GUNTER HILL
Federal / Recreation.gov
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Overview Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River. The fishing is excellent, providing challenges for the master angler as well as the occasional cane pole fisherman. Boating, hunting and hiking are popular activities. Recreation The area's waterways offer excellent fishing for crappie, bass and catfish. A boat ramp is provided for easy river access. The Lowndes Wildlife Management area, located nearby, covers 12,500 acres and offers prime hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkeys and hogs, and a variety of small game and waterfow
Location
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32.36667, -86.46667
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 7:17 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Montgomery, AL.
Today
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
27% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
92°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
78% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
78% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
90°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
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Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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