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Cowford Campground
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Cowford Campground

Located on the Tennessee River, offering swimming, fishing and boating. Public water, 40 electrical and water RV hookups for campers, picnic facilities, hiking, and restroom facilities available.

8700 Cowford Road Athens, AL 35611
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256 216-3425
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(256) 349-6212
Pets Allowed
52 sites.
Children Allowed

Getting There

North Alabama »
  • 8700 Cowford Road
  • Athens, AL 35611
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What to See & Do

Historic Downtown Athens

Historic downtown Athens situated around picturesque courthouse square, features special events, shopping and dining.

Athens Sportsplex

State-of-the-art multi-use facility offering baseball/softball, soccer, swimming, and disc golf. Athens Recreation Center nearby.

Yesterday's Event Center

A dinner theater with a wide variety of live entertainment including the region’s best specialty shows, tribute artists, dance bands, full show bands and teen bands with shows throughout the year.
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Where to Eat

Johnny's Place

Live classic country music and dance floor, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Kreme Delite

Kreme Delite opened in 1951 and has been serving their signature upside-down banana split ever since!

Dub's Burgers

Burgers since 1961.

Limestone Legends Billiards

Opened in 2022, enjoy a game of pool and a quick bite to eat and your favorite adult beverage

LawLers Barbecue

In 1978, in a little town called Pulaski, Tennessee, two brothers from Athens, Alabama decided to go into the barbecue business.

Old Black Bear Brewing Co. Athens

Brewing is our life, beer is our water so don’t waste time drinking other things.
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