Horseshoe Bend Campground

Vina, Alabama

About

The Bear Creek Water Control Project is a system of four lakes and their surrounding woodlands near Russellville, Alabama, offering trophy fishing, boating, sand beaches, group pavilions, designated swimming areas, hunting, developed camping, picnicking, and hiking. A 30-mile canoe float stream is located between Upper Bear and Big Bear Reservoirs. The five campgrounds are open from mid-March through mid-October and the lakes are open year-round. The four lakes, Cedar Creek, Little Bear, Upper Bear, and Big Bear, are rated among some of the cleanest recreational waters in the South. The lakes have produced smallmouth bass over 5 lbs. and largemouth bass over 15 lbs. Persons between the ages of 16 and 65 must have a user’s permit to take advantage of the lakes and related facilities. The Bear Creek Development Authority or BCDA oversees and controls the project, which was developed over the years with 15 public use areas.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Cabin & Pavilion Rentals
• Camping

Local Attractions

• Cedar Creek Reservoir
• Little Bear Reservoir
• Upper Bear Reservoir
• Big Bear Reservoir
• Trophy fishing
• Boating
• Sand beaches
• Group pavilions
• Designated swimming areas
• Hunting
• Developed camping
• Picnicking
• Hiking
• Canoe float stream