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Bug Tussle Creek Bend

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· Colony, Cullman, Alabama
300 acres hosted by Matthew C.
1 RV/tent site
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Alabama: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Matthew is a Star Host
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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.Please Read! Please search Bug Tussle Creek Bend on Youtube for site details. Setup camp on the banks of Dorsey creek in Bug Tussle. Wooded area with shade in the warm season. Flat sandy 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. 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 swimming and cooling off in warmer months. Come enjoy the fall colors and leaves falling now! This is the only site on the property deep in our own property with one way in and out, so you will not be bothered by anyone or see anyone, unless it's me or my father. FWD is recommended if conditions are wet, otherwise 2WD is fine. There is no mud, but the hills and grass can cause traction issues with street tires. (I've had several vans stay without issues, just be aware the road is not paved). Box with several outdoor reading material and I.D. pamphlets present at site. Please ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer any concerns.
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42 ratings · 32 reviews
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Josie T.recommends
October 29, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Gorgeous dispersed camping spot, with a large flat area easy to drive in. I took a perfect long creek walk with my dog, and didn’t see or hear anything but wildlife. I also love the huge open field nearby, where you can see a billion stars! Probably best to have an AWD/4WD vehicle for the steep gravel road, or at least a bit of clearance, and be sure to look at the directions ahead of time, but the host was very responsive to questions as well.
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John Ed B.recommends
October 21, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Fantastic primitive camp site
Fantastic primitive camp site. Secluded on the banks of Doresy Creek in a beautifully shaded woody area where the site is cleaned off and the trails were nicely mowed and well kept. Site has a fir pit and plenty of room for tents and vehicles. The property has abundance of wild life, flora and hiking and exploring opportunities. We had complete privacy the 3 days we stayed. We would definitely like to camp here again.
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Jyll G.recommends
June 26, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Matthew's camp site is the perfect place to get away from the noise and demands of everyday life. It is accessible by car and far enough away that we never even heard noise from the highway. The creek water is cool enough to beat the heat even while temps were high 90s. The kids played in the water, walked upstream, and chased minnows. We had a blast!
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Christopher P.recommends
June 9, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Hidden Gem!
A beautiful quiet secluded camp site. The trees provide the perfect amount of shade and the sound of the water from the creek was perfect! The campsite is well laid out and very dog friendly! Matthew was very helpful and his YouTube video for the drive into the campsite made getting to the site a breeze. Can’t wait to get my kids out here for another trip!
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Heaven L.recommends
May 13, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Beautiful and peaceful spot!
We loved this little piece of paradise. It’s tucked away and private which made it so nice to let our kids and dogs play. The creek was beautiful and we spent a lot of our time exploring the area and examining all of the little critters that called the creek home. The campsite was comfortable and shaded and the sound of the creek flowing was a lullaby as we slept. I would definitely recommend and I hope we get to visit again soon!
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Sydney R.recommends
May 6, 2024
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Hidden Gem of a Campsite
This site was such a hidden gem! You drove a gravel road pretty far back into their property to a really well laid out little campsite by the water. Would recommend 4wd/awd and come while still light out as it may be hard to navigate at dark. They had a cable already up for my pup and campfire circle set up. We had 5 tents set up and had plenty of room! The pups loved the shallow water and were living their best life. It was right at 50 minutes from Birmingham so it was a super easy distance for our group. Would highly recommend!!
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Colony, Cullman, Alabama, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Mvskoke (Muscogee), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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