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National Forests in Alabama

National Forest managed by the U.S. Forest Service in Alabama, 1.3 million acres by the boundary data. No Wikipedia article matched the name closely enough to quote.

National Forest1.3 million acresUSFSAL10 campgrounds within 10 mi34 Forest Service sites
Official page at U.S. Forest Service ↗

Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationNational Forest
Managed byU.S. Forest Service
StateAlabama
Size1.3 million acres (Forest Service administrative boundary (gis_acres))
Forest Service code0801, region 08
Center point31.0958, -86.6221
Night skyAbout as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 12)

Boundary map

5 outlines

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

10 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary and 0 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.

FS · Inside
Brushy Lake Recreation Area
First-come13 sites
FS · Inside
Clear Creek
Reservable168 sites
FS · Inside
Coleman Lake Recreation Area
First-come39 sites
FS · Inside
Corinth Recreation Area
Reservable61 sites
FS · Inside
Houston Recreation Area
Reservable75 sites
FS · Inside
Houston Shelter
Reservable1 site
FS · Inside
Payne Lake Recreation Area
First-come26 sites
FS · Inside
Pine Glen Recreation Area
First-come21 sites
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Trailheads and sites

Forest Service directory · 34

The Forest Service lists 34 recreation sites in this forest, among them 7 shooting ranges, 5 campgrounds, 5 picnic areas, 5 fishings. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.

Show all 34

Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.

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Reference

Questions people ask

How big is National Forests in Alabama?

1.3 million acres.

Source: Forest Service boundary data

Who manages National Forests in Alabama?

The U.S. Forest Service.

Source: U.S. Forest Service

What state is National Forests in Alabama in?

Alabama.

Source: How states are assigned

Can I camp at National Forests in Alabama?

10 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary, including Brushy Lake Recreation Area, Clear Creek and Coleman Lake Recreation Area. 10 in all are within ten miles. Dispersed camping is allowed on most national forest land outside developed sites; check the forest page for closures.

Source: Where to camp

Where are the trailheads in National Forests in Alabama?

The Forest Service lists 34 recreation sites here, including 7 target shootings, 5 campground campgrounds and 5 picnickings. Each one links to its Forest Service page.

Source: Trailheads and sites

How do I get to National Forests in Alabama?

A point inside the boundary is at 31.096, -86.622. Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site is 1 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: U.S. Forest Service

How dark is the night sky at National Forests in Alabama?

NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 12 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.

Source: NASA Black Marble

Which national parks are near National Forests in Alabama?

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (1 mi), Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (2 mi) and Freedom Riders National Monument (6 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.

Source: Nearby on the other atlases

Are there historic places near National Forests in Alabama?

208 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and Swayne Hall.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name, acreage and code: the Forest Service Enterprise Data Warehouse.
  • States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, matched by forest code.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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