Jennings Ferry

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About Jennings Ferry

Overview

Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.

Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.

Visitors can also enjoy walking along a half-mile nature trail that runs through the woods following the water's edge.

Facilities

Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas.

Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. A shower and restroom building, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities, a playground and boat ramp with security lighting are also provided for camper convenience.

Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by the scenic woodlands of the Tombigbee River. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live among the calm waters and hardwood forests of the area.

Temerature range from the 80s to 90s from April to September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches. The facility is located 100 feet above sea level.

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