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Fort Bluff Camp Site

93%

· Somerville, Morgan, Alabama

162 acres hosted by Sandra S.

1 tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in Alabama: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

This camp site has one of the most beautiful bluff views in all of northern Alabama. The mounds located on the bluff date back 10,000-12,000 years ago to the paleo Indian era. You can hike for days and climb up and down the bluff to experience the base of the rocks. Camp with the Indian spirits. This 10,000-12,000 year old Indian site with mounds created by the Indians is one of the most beautiful sites in Northern Alabama. Bring a tent or sleep under the stars on this memorable bluff. Hike over the 162 acres and scale the bluff for an exciting hike along the base of the rocks where Indians also camped long ago.Camp with the Indian spirits. This 10,000-12,000 year old Indian site with mounds created by the Indians is one of the most beautiful sites in Northern Alabama. Bring a tent or sleep under the stars on this memorable bluff. Hike over the 162 acres and scale the bluff for an exciting hike along the base of the rocks where Indians also camped long ago.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Cave

Mountainous

93%

96 ratings · 79 reviews

Stanley D.recommends

November 2, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

It’s a beautiful spot, but there are a couple of concerns with getting to the location. First the host was great and communicated well. I read on some other reviews the trail was narrow and 4wd was needed. Not a problem for me on the 4wd part, but my truck is wider than a jeep or Toyota, so I asked the host if I’d be able to get through. She responded, and said she thought I would be able to but there were some tight spots and the sneak around for the mud puddles was mainly where it got narrow. 15 feet into the trail is a long deep mud hole, with a sneak around that’s ver tight. I made it through the sneak around as I could see tires sticking up in the mud hole so was worried about what else I might find going through it. I scraped on my rock sliders against a tree making the sneak around, no big deal. The rest of the way bag to the campsite was a combination of mud holes and narrow sneak arounds. I mostly just hit the mud holes with a little momentum and my differential locked and although the holes were pretty soft, I made it through no problem. The site itself was large and mostly flat. It was quiet and nice. Would definitely go again. The cows and dogs below the site stop making noise shortly after dark.

William G.recommends

October 27, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

Beautiful and secluded

Fun trail leading to the site, definitely need 4x4 and good clearance. Don’t get stuck like me because you tried to go through mud you shouldn’t have. There are plenty of go around trails for the bigger mud puddles. View was absolutely fantastic.

Simon G.recommends

October 21, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

This spot was awesome. Great view and the moon was so bright that we were able to night hike. Strongly recommend this place for cowboy camping outside of your tent!

Stuart S.

October 15, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

Great view, but could improve

I love this site, but I have some suggestions to make it more worthwhile: 1. There are no directions to tell you how to get there. The reservation info said to contact the owner for directions, but she did not respond to me. I happen to be very familiar with the area so I was able to figure it out, but I would have been very disappointed if I booked it and had no way to find it. 2. The trail is really rough getting in there. The app said it required 4x4, but if there has been any rain at all you should take a second vehicle as well. Narrow passages that may scrape your paint. Just maybe post some pics of the road to show potential users. Or do a little clearing of the trail to make it better. 3. There was no signs posted anywhere on the trail, so there is nothing stopping a group of randoms from just pulling up to your camp site with you. The camp site you paid for. I went on a Sunday night so it didn't happen to me, but I'm pretty sure this site gets plenty of use on the weekends. If I'm not paying for it then I have nothing to complain about. But if I pay $40 for the camp site and then have people show up to share it with me, that isn't cool. Maybe just put up a few signs that say private property and "reservation required" or something. Other than that, it is a great view and a great place to camp. If you like rappelling and climbing, it is even better.

Jacob N.recommends

August 31, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

Great experience

Beautiful site with a nice hike from the road. Will definitely be back.

Anthony T.recommends

August 6, 2024

180 Degrees of Heaven

Beautiful spot. Not much for directions on finding it.

Location

Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Chikashsha I̠yaakni’ (Chickasaw), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), 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