Oak Mountain State Park campground reopening after $13M renovation

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Oak Mountain State Park
Oak Mountain State Park new playground at the renovated campground. (Josh Bean)

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the campground at Oak Mountain State Park is reopening after $13 million in renovations.

Oak Mountain State Park list of upgrades

Closed since August 2023, the campground, which is one of the park’s top attractions, has undergone several changes and upgrades.

Here is the list:

  • New water and sewer lines
  • Upgraded electrical connections to 50/30 amp power
  • New and expanded playground
  • Many of camping pads have been modernized to accommodate the latest RV makes and models
  • Updated dog park 
  • New trails leading to campground
  • New camp store

“We truly believe the new campground will revolutionize the experience campers enjoy at Oak Mountain State Park. Everything is bigger and better than it was before, and we can’t wait for our loyal customers to get here and enjoy everything the park has to offer.”  

Chris Blankenship, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Opening Memorial Day weekend

The campground is scheduled to open on Memorial Day weekend. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 18th.

The $13 million campground renovation at Oak Mountain was made possible by the $85 million bond issue for parks passed by Alabama voters in 2022.

Do you have fond memories of Oak Mountain State Park’s campground? Tell us your favorite story on Instagram by tagging us at @bhamnow!

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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