RV rental Roland Cooper State Park, AL: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Roland Cooper State Park’s biggest draw has to be the nearby Alabama River and William ‘Bill’ Dannelly Reservoir. These waterways are often frequented by south Alabama’s keen fishermen and women, and this is no surprise. The reservoir is home to a variety of freshwater fish. Roland Cooper State Park campers can catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black bass, crappie, bluegill, and gizzard shad. Fishing spots can be found all along the riverbank, and all along the lakeside. Fishing is famously good on the park’s William ‘Bill’ Dannelly Reservoir, with statewide bass club tournaments been held here regularly. Along with the fantastic fishing, boating is also one of the most rewarding activities at Roland Coop State Park. The Alabama River lends itself as one of the best places to enjoy tubing, waterskiing, or even just a little swimming to cool off from the Alabama heat. The park has several boat launching ramps, and no fee is charged to those visitors who are registered guests. Those motorhome camping without their own boats shouldn’t worry, Roland Cooper State Park’s own marina rents out Jon boats for both full and half days. It’s not only the promise of great water-based recreation that brings visitors to Roldan Cooper State Park, but nature watching is also a great way to spend your time here, as well. The abundant Alabama forests that cover the park and surrounding county create the perfect haven for all sorts of birdlife. Avid birders will find that the park is in the heart of Alabama’s ‘Black Belt Birding Trail.’ Keep an eye out for the numerous waterfowl, ospreys, songbirds, and bald eagles that call this area home.