Mountainous camping in Alabama with swimming
From the Gulf Coast to the Appalachian mountains, the Heart of Dixie has plenty of variety.
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Woodybrooke Farm Campground
12 sites · RVs, Tents650 acres · Ider, AL
FREE CANOE RENTAL with any booking for Spring 2024!!
Pristine property with 4 stocked fishing ponds.
Camp privately beside the water and relax in the canopy of our certified Alabama Treasured Forest. Swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife and bird watching.
Amenities and activities available at Woodybrooke:
*4 stocked ponds with bream and bass for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking.
*On-site canoe, jon boat and kids' kayaks rental available.
*Firewood for campfires for purchase or wild harvest
*Pristine private camping in a certified Alabama treasured forest on the southern edge of Cumberland Plateau
*Hiking, biking, and wildlife watching opportunities
*Potable fresh spring water available year-round. Complimentary coffee and tea. available for purchase farm-fresh eggs.
*Hot outdoor shower, composting toilet, and community kitchen with drinkable spring water from the spigot and electricity ay community kitchen.
*Electrical available at sites 6, 7, and 8
*Wi-Fi at commons area.
Located a short distance renowned Cloudland Canyon, Little River Canyon, DeSoto State Park, Lookout Mountain hang gliding, horseback riding and the artsy community of Mentone Alabama.
Located 35 minutes from Chattanooga on southern edge of Cumberland plateau. Easy drive to amazing overlooks.
We are 97 miles from Atlanta, 107 miles from Birmingham, 120 miles from Nashville located 5 minutes off interstate! GPS location is 34.70560* N, 85.61740*
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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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Parksland Retreat
10 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Talladega , AL
Parksland Retreat is a 40 acre forest and nature retreat with off grid facilities and homestead all surrounded by the Talladega National Forest. Parksland is in the heart of Talladega National Forest. Come for a hike on the trails on property, nearby Pinhoti trail or swim in the beautiful creek.
Furnished Cabins, Bell Tents and Primitive Camping Available
for you, your partner, and/or a
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We have Parking for one (1) car per booking. , and access to the Retreat grounds and waters where we have swimming, and hiking.
Clothing Optional Property
LGBTQ+ & BIPOC FRIENDLY
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Little River Adventure Company
34 sites · Tents40 acres · Fort Payne, AL
Our 40 acre ADV base camp is top rated by riders, climbers, paddlers, cyclists, hikers, and explorers visiting the Little River Canyon National Preserve, DeSoto State Park, and Lookout Mountain area. We are also a Destination Yamaha Location renting bikes and ebikes. No RVs or heavy vehicles please.
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Greensport RV Park
4 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Southside, AL
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Welcome to Greensport RV Park! We are a family oriented, pet friendly, peaceful place to get away from the chaos of life! Boasting 179 Full Hookup Sites and all the amenities you could look for, we are perfect for any getaway! Amenities include High Speed WiFi services, fire pits and picnic tables at every site, a well-stocked General Store, over 1 mile of waterfront to enjoy, hiking/biking/walking paths, sandy beach areas, bath house with private showers, laundry, 2 inground pools, 1/4 acre dog park, petting zoo, secured entry, and the list goes on!
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Sunset Hill Farm
3 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Parrish, AL
We are a small Homestead in Parrish, Alabama. We have lots of silkie, polish and large chickens as well as 8 nigerian dawrf goats and two adorable ponies. All of the animals are friendly and enjoy being pet. We have a large fire pit in the back property for campfires and fun as well as a composting outhouse for guest use. Come pet the animals and have a nice campfire while looking up at the stars!
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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!
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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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Haven of Hope
3 sites · Lodging14 acres · Fort Payne, AL
Named Haven of Hope, this 14-Acre Retreat Property offers Guests a peaceful experience near Little River Canyon National Preserve. Currently, Happy Glamper RV (sleeps 2), Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse (sleeps 6) and Serenity Escape Treehouse (sleeps 6) are available! Explore waterfalls, parks, shops, and restaurants. Relax by your own private fire pit with a cup of coffee and enjoy views through a canopy of trees. Take a nap in your own private double hammock. There are two easy walking trails - each perfect for picnics on the ground and access to a swing-for-two in the woods! One trail leads to a rippling brook that runs through the property. Deer and turkeys are spotted often near the creek! Renew, refresh, and be restored!
Not long after you turn onto the private road that winds through the 14+ acre retreat called Haven of Hope, you will see Serenity Escape Treehouse on your right. Keep going and pass Rippling Brook Walking Trail on your left, and then Lost and Found Walking Trail on your right. Soon after, Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse will be on your left. Keep going up the mountain until you are greeted by the sight of a very large wooden deck and Happy Glamper RV under a permanent carport/awning shelter. Nearby is the Owner's temporary cabin and Sarsaparilla Lookout Workshop. And about 100 feet away are honeybee hives ("Haven of Honey - A Bee Resort").
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Rustic Cabins at East West Farm
2 sites · Lodging20 acres · Jacksonville, AL
Sadly, due to family circumstances, we are not accepting bookings at this time. We hope to again in the near future.
The land at East West Farm has been a working farm since the mid 19th century. When we bought it, the farming had ceased about 20 years before and so we re-established a small diverse family farm that was once common all over the country.
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Nestled in a valley of Alabama's own Appalachians, we have much to offer here on the farm and nearby. Bring your fishing gear, hiking boots, and backpack! Our two acre lake is full of fish you can spend the day fishing for (bass, bream, & crappie), rent our kayak and fish from it. Explore our pastures, enjoy the views of surrounding hilltops, hang a hammock by the creek and let the babbling waters sing you to sleep or try your hand at stacking and balancing creekstones! You can also get a taste of farm life as well. Gather eggs laid by our chickens, taste our creamy Jersey milk, enjoy a breakfast of sausage from our own pigs.Want even more adventure? We are just a few miles from the Chief Ladiga Bike Path that joins the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia. Take a day hike or go on a longer backpacking trip on the Pinhoti Trail. We will gladly help you locate local trail heads and if you want to go on an overnight trip, we can provide a shuttle service as well. We are also near Terrapin Creek which offers a pleasant day of paddling on your kayak or rent from one of the local outfitters. Check out Noccalula Falls 20 minutes away in Gadsden, stroll downtown, and if you love microbrews you can't pass up a visit to Back Forty Brewing. The tallest peak in the state is Cheaha Mountain, about an hour away and offers hore hiking, waterfalls, and swimming holes. If you love nature and the outdoors, this is the place to be.
We are ruled by nature and the seasons. Please don't expect too much in winter and early spring. We respectfully harvest our own chickens and pigs for meat, so please be aware that there is a possibility that we could be engaged in such an activity. We'll still do our best to make your visit an awesome one.
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1 site · Lodging2 acres · Springville, AL
7 acres total to roam along the creek
great mountain hike across the street
canoeing, fishing, arrowhead hunting, swimming, and wildlife watching
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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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Paradise Pointe
3 sites · Lodging75 acres · Bryant, AL
Paradise Pointe, gated & on a mountain, tristate corner of AL/TN/GA. HIKING TRAIL to tristate corner. Kitchen/living room-queen bed & bath. PULL DOWN LADDER to upper level-queen bed, bath/garden tub. Hot tub & firepit. PP has 1 HuGe INDOOR POOL HOUSE/bathrooms, showers & outside deck-180 feet. 16 rentals has access to pool. VIEW FROM BLUFF & POOL DECKS!
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Mountainous camping in Alabama with swimming guide
Overview
Even if “Sweet Home Alabama” isn’t already on your road trip playlist, you should add the southern state to your camping itinerary. With its mountains, inland lakes, and Gulf Coast beaches, Alabama has plenty to offer campers, whether you prefer hiking to mountains and waterfalls, diving into Civil Rights history, or renting a seaside cottage—all served with a warm spoonful of Southern hospitality, of course. Opt for a seafront or lakeside campsite in summer when temperatures soar beyond 90°F, or choose a fall or winter trip for cooler weather ideal for hiking.
Where to go
North Alabama
Hikers and campers are in their element in Alabama’s northern wilderness, dotted with caves, waterfalls, and woodlands. Go hiking and kayaking in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at DeSoto State Park, peep the fall foliage at Little River Canyon National Preserve, and discover the caves of Cathedral Caverns State Park. Or head to the shores of Alabama’s largest lake to camp, boat, and spot bald eagles at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Central Alabama
Urban campers can find plenty of distractions in Birmingham, but Alabama’s largest city is also within easy reach of some of the state’s most memorable natural landscapes. Great hiking, biking, and camping can be found in Talladega National Forest, after which you can scale Alabama’s highest peak at Cheaha State Park and explore ancient caves at Rickwood Caverns State Park. Other popular campgrounds are found at Lake Lurleen and Wind Creek state parks.
South Alabama
Montgomery is the gateway to south Alabama and neighbouring Selma is a key stop on the Civil Rights trail, but outside of the cities, south Alabama is all about lakeside camping. To the east, Lake Eufaula is known as the “Big Bass Capital of the World” and has a wide choice of campgrounds, while nearby Blue Springs State Park offers plenty of lake camping. To the west, the Tombigbee River Valley is also prime for getting on the water.
Gulf Coast
Alabama’s 60-mile stretch of Gulf Coast shoreline is the place to cool off from the summer sun, spot shorebirds along the wetlands, or tee off at one of many coastal golf courses. RV parks are easy to find around the resort towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, while Dauphin Island remains a perennial favorite for beach camping. Alternatively, snag an RV site with full hookups at Gulf State Park, or book a cabin on the shores of Lake Shelby at Meaher State Park.
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