44 acres hosted by Mary B.
2 RV/tent sites · 21 tent sites
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38 ratings · 34 reviews
Kevin C.recommends
May 27, 2024
Shop RV parking
Highly recommend staying at Bates
Met Mary (Host) and she was very friendly and helpful. The shop site was gravel so when it rained it was not muddy. The Bathrooms & Showers were clean. Bates Farm is about 15 minutes from the Beltline but it is very quiet & secluded. The Verizon reception was good also. Returning to Decatur will translate into staying at Bates Farm again.
William C.recommends
May 26, 2024
Tilly's Wildflower Site
Great Memorial Day Weekend
Excellent site! It was quiet without being too remote. Town was right there if we wanted, but there was no reason to go.
The bath houses were great with 3 young children. They were able to shower, brush teeth, go to the bathroom, and it was big enough all three could go in with me so I could help them.
Emily W.recommends
May 26, 2024
Fanghorn Forest Site
Mary and her husband were so hospitable to us! They helped us find the perfect site for our needs and made sure we had everything to make our stay enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the variety of nature and fantasy-themed activities available for campers here. This would be a perfect introduction to camping for young children and families!
Megan R.recommends
May 13, 2024
Joe's Cycle Site
A fun memory!
We loved our adventure at Bates Farm!!! We stayed at Joes Cycle Site, which was a very spacious and secluded site! The owners were very attentive to anything we needed, and even gave us freshly picked strawberries for a tasty treat!!! We also did the Escape to Elissa scavenger, escape quest!!! We had a blast exploring the property and challenging ourselves to solve the riddles, puzzles and cryptic messages to victory!!! The bathhouse was a very nice addition to our stay it was clean and was the perfect place for a shower to clean up before bed. We appreciate all the effort the owners put into making their property a great space and sanctuary for all to enjoy. Thank you!!
Darren C.recommends
April 29, 2024
Muscadine Vine Site
Awesome camping location!!
Me and a buddy were passing through town when we saw this great Hipcamp online. He was coming from Florida and me from Tennessee when this was the perfect middle ground camping location. My buddy arrived early and was able to get us checked in and when I arrived later there was nothing to do besides setup camp and relax for the night.
This property is absolutely beautiful and you will NOT be disappointed! Relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable are three words we would use!
With that being said, checkout our pictures of the location on Instagram @tntoverlander and @drivingeverest
Rebecca M. B.recommends
April 28, 2024
Camp Carl tent site
My hosts met me at the entrance and walked me to my tent site, then gave me a guidebook with an interactive map, information about the venue, and their cell phone numbers. I couldn't have asked for a better stay! Many thanks to Mary and her crew. :)
Location
Decatur, 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
Hosted by Mary B.Joined in May 2023
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