Benefield (FR 585) in AL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Benefield (FR 585) in AL

Road corridorNFs in Alabama

5.5 mi from Choccolocco

Maps 866 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

National Forests in Alabama ↗

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AT&TNONE
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StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Allen and Phillips Dam.
  • Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–74°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.