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Payne Lake Nature Trail

Birdwatching
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Walking
Restrooms
Primitive Tent Camping
Picnic Tables
Dogs Allowed
Camping with water and Electric hookups
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Benches

Offers outdoor enthusiasts solitude, a scenic lake, and picturesque campsites. Payne Lake Recreation Area has two swimming beaches and bathhouses for users of the recreation area. Each bathhouse has restrooms and showers. Camping is permitted at 76 developed sites along the shoreline of the 110-acre Payne Lake. Each site has a picnic table, cooking or fire circle, and tent or trailer pad. Payne Lake Recreation Area is open year round and offers boating, nature trails, fishing, picnicking and swimming opportunities for Forest users. A trailer dump station is located in the campground. Courtesy: US Forest Service


Payne Lake Nature Trail | Trail length: 1.5 miles | Latitude: 32.880565 | Longitude: -87.446861 | Nearest Cities: Moundville


Activities Available: Birding | Fishing | Hiking | Mountain Biking | Walking
Amenities Available: Benches | Camping | Camping (RV) | Camping (Tent w/ water & power) | Dogs Allowed | Picnic Tables | Primitive Camping | Restrooms

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