River, stream, or creek camping near Birmingham

Just outside of Birmingham, Appalachian mountains, crashing waterfalls, and big adventures await.

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Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents268 acres · Talladega, AL
Please join us at the land of Bohamia for glamping with luxury beds and private decks, primitive camping in picturesque sites, and RV spots with power and water. Bohamia has an upscale bathhouse with private, hot showers and individual toilet rooms with floor-to-ceiling doors. The bathhouse is within 100 yards of all glamps and RV sites. We also have portalets stationed in the RV/Safari Tent area, at The Barn, and at the pond (0.4 miles from welcome center.) Premium RV spots now available with 30 or 50 amp hookups and water. We do not have sewer hookups or a waste station. Glamp, RV or camp amidst the natural beauty of our 268 acre property; we have open fields, shady spots beneath the hardwoods and pines, and even a five acre pond with plenty of fish if you’d prefer to wake up to a water view or take a morning swim. With miles of trails on our property, easy access to the 392,000 acre Talladega National Forest, and less than ten miles from the Pinhoti trail, you’ll never run out of beautiful places to explore. Be sure to save some time to enjoy the boulder strewn creek just a short walk from our welcome center - it’s a must see! Other local attractions are also within reach with the Top Trails ATV park and the Talladega Marksmanship Park only seven miles away.
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Bug Tussle Creek Bend

1 site · RV, Tent300 acres · Colony, AL
Please search Bug Tussle Creek Bend on Youtube to see the site and details on the drive into the campsite. Thank you! 300 acres of family land since 2000. This area was called Boot's Bottoms growing up and the name stuck. There is a rock wall close to the campsite that was a old grist mill site. Plenty of wildlife, bird watching, wildflowers and creek walking. Some old ATV trails for hiking as well. Very remote and quite! Learn more about this land: Setup camp on the banks of Dorsey creek in Bug Tussle. Wooded area with shade in the warm season. Flat ground for tents or plenty of trees for hammocks. Easy access for vehicles directly to the campsite. Fire ring with grill grates present for cowboy cooking. Peaceful with plenty of opportunity to see wildlife. Primitive toilet present. Rock dam in creek is great to entertain kids, old grist mill site couple hundred yards downstream. Logging and ATV present for hiking and wildlife viewing. Deeper sections in creek present for cooling off in warm weather.
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Mt. Doom's Haunted Woodlands

5 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Hanceville, AL
Mt. Doom has over 200 acres of woodlands that have not been cut in nearly a century.  We play paintball on a small part of the property on weekends and you can join in!  However, 90% of the area is totally virgin timberland and you could walk all day without seeing another living soul.  Lots of trails and roadways to hike and views off the mountains at every turn.  Less than 1.5 mi. from Mulberry River with whitewater rapids or swimming access.  Some say spirits roam these woods but not in a malevolent way, just strange noises, sudden winds and leaves moving or the feeling of being watched.  Awesome view of the constellations far from ground light clutter and an eerie quietness prevails.  Crows will follow your movements and talk about you right to your face!  An unforgettable destination stop that you will mark on your map for every visit you take to Alabama.Learn more about this land:Over 200 acres of undeveloped southern woodlands surrounded by corporate owned timber lands that are fully accessible for hiking or mountain biking.  Campsite overlooks 20 miles of unobstructed view from a grassy point on the last mountains in the Appalachian Mountain chains.  Very isolated and quiet with good view of constellations at night.  Miles of woodland roadways and trails where you won't see another person but might catch a glimpse of any number of southern woodland creatures.  A little noisy on weekends as we operate a paintball/airsoft field on part of the property, but otherwise you'd be the only people in the woods for miles around.  Paintball "extra" available if you'd like to try a survival game while you are here!
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Sims Cave Park Underground Camping

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Smoke Rise, AL
This is a cave camping experience like no other! We have an outdoor campsite with a large cave you can spend the night in. Spend time around the fire beneath the stars or go below for an unforgettable night below ground. Where else can you go for complete darkness while you sleep? Enjoy a quick tour of our cave & then settle in for a memorable night at Sims Cave Park! We have over 10 acres of nature to roam where you will find your campsite and our cave. Our campsite consists of a Boy Scout wall tent pitched on a platform with a queen sized air matress. A power outlet is available inside the tent. We also have 2 small fans and lights for your use. Next to the tent is a ring for a campfire and a picnic table. The campsite is about 20 yards from the mouth of our cave. The cave has a small gate but opens up to big walking passage once you get down inside. We have a couple hundred yards of big cave that you will have access to. You will get a quick tour of the accessible cave upon check in so that you know the boundaries. We have military cots, as well as big mats and air mattresses available for sleeping inside the cave. We currently have a primitive bathroom (composting outhouse) and showers available. Both of these are about a 100 yard walk downhill from the cave. Parking is also about 100 yards from the campsite. Guests will have access to the cave park grounds. We have a beautifully wooded mountain property with several rocky outcrops. There is also a stream flowing out of our cave next to our big event deck. Guests must remain within the cave boundaries shown to you during your orientation tour. No pets are allowed inside of the cave at any time. We have a small refrigerator available in our check-in cabin that may be used by our guests.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! We've got over 300 options near Birmingham, Alabama that are perfect for your river adventure. Whether you're a paddling enthusiast, biking aficionado, or climbing enthusiast, we've got the perfect campsite for you. Check out top-rated options like Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), Choccolocco Creek Campground (162 reviews), and Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp (38 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your outdoor experience. And with prices starting as low as $9 per night and an average price of $26 per night, you can't beat the value. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Birmingham, Alabama!

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