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Dug Hill Moto & Outdo Shenanigans

90%

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3 reviews

· Gurley, Madison, Alabama

32 acres hosted by Brad C.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Monte Sano Mountain rises quietly above Huntsville, Alabama—an unflashy ridge of limestone and shadow that holds more history and wilderness than most who pass it ever realize. It is not a mountain of spectacle but of mood, of subtle discoveries, and of quiet resistance to modern noise. Its slopes are threaded with forgotten wagon paths, foot-worn trails, and the slow, unrelenting work of water. Caves open like cracks in time. Small waterfalls cut through dense forest and vanish into the ground. Towering trees—oak, hickory, and poplar—form a green cathedral overhead, filtering light in ways that feel reverent. In some pockets, the air still carries the chill of the earth itself. Beneath the surface runs a deeper story. Long before Huntsville pushed east, Monte Sano offered its elevation to the sick, the curious, and the stubborn. Tuberculosis patients came in the 19th century, seeking healing in the mountain’s clean, dry air. Naturalists cataloged rare plants here. Native peoples traveled and camped across its ridgelines, long before names were given or boundaries drawn. And yet, despite the time that has passed, the mountain remains unpolished—intact. For those who seek true solitude, a few primitive campsites are available through Hipcamp. These are not curated experiences. There are no toilets. No showers. No host waiting with coffee or gear. Just a trail, a flat spot in the woods, and the sound of your own boots on rock. It is camping reduced to its essential form: a place to lie down among trees and stars, with nothing between you and the mountain but time. Monte Sano doesn’t posture. It does not cater. It exists—and that, for some, is enough.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Paddling

Natural features

Cave

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

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90% Recommend5 ratings · 3 reviews

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Zackery W.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Scenic, Quiet, Huge.

16 ft car ·

Dug Hill Motorcycle Camping

I enjoyed my stay! Imagine this: Stargazing on a clear night away from the city and noisy campgrounds, followed by sunrise with a mountain as the backdrop. If this sounds enticing to you, then look no further. It’s the perfect spot for any self-contained rig, or tent camper. I will definitely be back!

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Michael K.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Dug Hill Motorcycle Camping

Great mountain view of monte sano, friendly host, had a good time

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Katy F.

6 reviews

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· April 2024

Simple and serene

Tent ·

Goat Trail, Monte Sano Mountain

Sweet little primitive spot! Away from the city buzz- nice retreat :)

Location

Gurley, Madison, 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

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking