State Park

Roland Cooper State Park

Wilcox County, AlabamaAbout 209 acresEstablished 1969
Status
Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – sunset
Entrance fee
$5 per vehicle
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
41 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
alapark.com(334) 682-4838

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Wilcox County, about 5 miles northeast of Camden, Roland Cooper State Park covers about 209 acres.

Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 41 campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily7 a.m. – sunset—
Official wording

Park open daily 7 am - sunset

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
There is a$5 · vehicle
If you decide to go boating, there is a$5
Guests visiting camping guests must also get a$5 · day
Daily Entrance Fees$5 · vehicle
$5 boat launch fee$5 · boat
Annual Access Decal$100 · vehicle
Free for active, former, and veteran as defined by the U.S.Free
Official wording

Fees Every vehicle must display a pass at all times while in the park. Campground and cabin guests receive a pass at check-in (2 max per site or cabin). There is a $5 per vehicle park entry fee to enter Roland Cooper State Park for day use only. You might choose to go fishing, hiking, picture taking, birding, etc. If you decide to go boating, there is a $5 per boat entry fee. Guests visiting camping guests must also get a $5 vehicle day-use pass. Daily Entrance Fees: $5 parking fee per vehicle (day-use and camping guests) $5 boat launch fee Pay fees at the honor box just inside our entrance. Annual Access Decal: $100 per decal /vehicle. This decal grants access to all non-rented park facilities (includes boat launch, restrooms, piers, fish cleaning stations) in addition to day use. Pay fees only at the park office. United States Military service member access decal • Free for active, former, and veteran as defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. • Proper proof of service and a valid ID are required. • Available at the park office only. • Decal does not expire. • One decal per service member Use the ADCNR Interactive Map to learn more about the Alabama State Parks.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Alabama State Parks reservations (reserve.alapark.com)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Improved Camping Sites
Book Your Reservations Here Campsites have picnic tables, fire pits, water, 50 amp electric, 30 amp electric, and sewer hook ups. Dumping stations and trash containers are easily accessible, and bathrooms and showers are nearby. There are 41 improved campsites. Please see reservations page for more information about nightly rates. A limited number of monthly sites are available, with a maximum 6-month stay. Please call park office to inquire about monthly rates and availability. Quiet Hours are From 10:00 pm until 6:00 am. • Maximum of one RV camper per site. Maximum occupancy per site is
41Book Your Reservations Here Campsites have picnic tables, fire pits, water, 50 amp electric, 30 amp electric, and sewer hook ups.Showers—
Camping details from the park

Improved Camping Sites

Campsites have picnic tables, fire pits, water, 50 amp electric, 30 amp electric, and sewer hook ups. Dumping stations and trash containers are easily accessible, and bathrooms and showers are nearby. There are 41 improved campsites.

Please see reservations page for more information about nightly rates.

A limited number of monthly sites are available, with a maximum 6-month stay. Please call park office to inquire about monthly rates and availability.

Quiet Hours are From 10:00 pm until 6:00 am.

  • Maximum of one RV camper per site. Maximum occupancy per site is limited to eight persons and two motor vehicles.
  • No ATV's, Golf Carts, or Scooters Allowed on unpaved surfaces. Must be a licensed vehicle.

PETS (OWNERS MUST PICK UP AFTER PETS AND HAVE THEM LEASHED AT ALL TIMES)

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Pets are permitted in designated day use areas and pet friendly facilities if on a leash and attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in any other building.

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Park management reserves the right to prohibit any pets on premises. Any pet that is intimidating, destructive, dangerous or noisy will not be allowed to remain in the park. If evicted, the dog owner will be responsible for the full amount of the reservation.

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Pet owners are required to clean up after pets and are responsible for their actions.

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Pets must be current with all vaccinations and have tags or documentation.

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Pet owners are responsible for any and all damages.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

  • Big Cabins
  • Primitive Cabins
  • Tiny Cabins

The park offers a variety of overnight accommodations, including three furnished two-bedroom big cabins, six furnished two-bedroom tiny cabins, one one-bedroom ADA-compliant furnished tiny cabin, and two studio primitive cabins. There are also 41 improved RV campsites with picnic tables, grills, water, sewer, 50-amp, and 30-amp electrical hook-ups. Tent camping is available on 14 primitive sites. Tent Camping is allowed on RV Sites. All campers have easy access to nearby bathrooms and showers.

All cabins at Roland Cooper State Park are pet-friendly with applicable fees. See the Cabins page for more details on our pet policy.

Boat launch use is free with an overnight reservation in the park.

Things to do

BoatingFishingHuntingCamping

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters

Camping

  • Tent camping
  • Electric hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Primitive or backcountry camping

Lodging

  • Cabins

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
285 Deer Run Drive Camden, AL 36726
AL
Nearest town
Camden — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
32.0502, -87.2434
Phone
(334) 682-4838

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