Whether you’re birding and beach-hopping along the Gulf Coast, hiking the wooded hills and waterfalls of the north, or catching yourself a catfish to cook up over the campfire (when you’re not heading out to a barbecue joint, that is), Alabama offers a warm southern welcome to campers. There are 21 state parks to choose from, so you can hike, camp, and fish to your Dixie heart’s content, before checking into an RV site, cabin, or tent site. Southern summers can be sizzling, so stick to the lakeside or beachside, and save outdoor activities for the cooler months of spring, fall, and winter.
North Alabama
Rambling rivers, waterfalls, and hidden caves dot the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in North Alabama, making this the go-to spot for outdoor adventurers. Hike and kayak to waterfalls in DeSoto State Park, explore the natural caves of Cathedral Caverns State Park, or spot bald eagles along the shores of Alabama’s largest lake at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Central Alabama
Alabama's largest city, Birmingham, is within a short drive of several state parks. Check into the lakefront campground at Oak Mountain State Park; enjoy boating, biking, and golf at Lake Lurleen State Park; or go caving and hunt for gemstones at Rickwood Caverns State Park. Further south, there’s more lakeside camping at Wind Creek State Park on the shore of Lake Martin.
South Alabama
Montgomery is the state capital and a key stop on the Civil Rights trail, making it the obvious starting point for exploring southern Alabama. Cool off by the lakeside at Blue Springs State Park, try your luck fishing in the "Bass Capital of the World" at Lakepoint State Park on Lake Eufaula, or rent a luxury cottage by the lake and golf course at Roland Cooper State Park.
Gulf Coast
Tucked between Mississippi and Florida, Alabama’s 60-mile strip of Gulf Coast has white-sand beaches, bird-filled marshlands, and barrier islands. There are just two state parks along the south coast, so check into the lodge or spacious campground at Gulf State Park or head to Meaher State Park to fish, cruise, and paddle the wetlands, before renting a cabin or RV site along the shores of Lake Shelby.
State Park campgrounds in Alabama.
Camp by Gulf Coast beaches, Appalachian Mountains, or tree-lined lakes in Alabama’s 21 state parks.
Whether you’re birding and beach-hopping along the Gulf Coast, hiking the wooded hills and waterfalls of the north, or catching yourself a catfish to cook up over the campfire (when you’re not heading out to a barbecue joint, that is), Alabama offers a warm southern welcome to campers. There are 21 state parks to choose from, so you can hike, camp, and fish to your Dixie
Read more...Whether you’re birding and beach-hopping along the Gulf Coast, hiking the wooded hills and waterfalls of the north, or catching yourself a catfish to cook up over the campfire (when you’re not heading out to a barbecue joint, that is), Alabama offers a warm southern welcome to campers. There are 21 state parks to choose from, so you can hike, camp, and fish to your Dixie heart’s content, before checking into an RV site, cabin, or tent site. Southern summers can be sizzling, so stick to the lakeside or beachside, and save outdoor activities for the cooler months of spring, fall, and winter.
North Alabama
Rambling rivers, waterfalls, and hidden caves dot the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in North Alabama, making this the go-to spot for outdoor adventurers. Hike and kayak to waterfalls in DeSoto State Park, explore the natural caves of Cathedral Caverns State Park, or spot bald eagles along the shores of Alabama’s largest lake at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Central Alabama
Alabama's largest city, Birmingham, is within a short drive of several state parks. Check into the lakefront campground at Oak Mountain State Park; enjoy boating, biking, and golf at Lake Lurleen State Park; or go caving and hunt for gemstones at Rickwood Caverns State Park. Further south, there’s more lakeside camping at Wind Creek State Park on the shore of Lake Martin.
South Alabama
Montgomery is the state capital and a key stop on the Civil Rights trail, making it the obvious starting point for exploring southern Alabama. Cool off by the lakeside at Blue Springs State Park, try your luck fishing in the "Bass Capital of the World" at Lakepoint State Park on Lake Eufaula, or rent a luxury cottage by the lake and golf course at Roland Cooper State Park.
Gulf Coast
Tucked between Mississippi and Florida, Alabama’s 60-mile strip of Gulf Coast has white-sand beaches, bird-filled marshlands, and barrier islands. There are just two state parks along the south coast, so check into the lodge or spacious campground at Gulf State Park or head to Meaher State Park to fish, cruise, and paddle the wetlands, before renting a cabin or RV site along the shores of Lake Shelby.