Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Birmingham, Alabama

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Choccolocco Creek Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Eastaboga, AL

Convenient stop for the night or a few days for RV’s or Tent campers and a good place to get a hot shower - only a easy mile a half from I-20 exit 173 ( Eastaboga - Talladega Superspeedway Exit ) also a good base camp to see Cheaha State Park - bike at Coldwater Mountain- see the Talladega Superspeedway , Combat Park Flea Market , Oxford ballgames or other area Activities - I reserve one RV site and two tent sites for hipcamp and rent the other five RV sites at the top of hill on a monthly basis - these hipcamp sites are wooded, shady with woods between the other sites to give some privacy while still not far from the unique showers made from the old chicken house feed bins -these showers are very functional and I have been complimented that they are the best showers on the east coast

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 group. 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

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.

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! 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.

Sims Cave Park Underground Camping

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Smoke Rise, AL

This is a cave camping experience like no other! We have an outdoor campsite with a large cave you can spend the night in. Spend time around the fire beneath the stars or go below for an unforgettable night below ground. Where else can you go for complete darkness while you sleep? Enjoy a quick tour of our cave & then settle in for a memorable night at Sims Cave Park! We have over 10 acres of nature to roam where you will find your campsite and our cave. Our campsite consists of a Boy Scout wall tent pitched on a platform with a queen sized air matress. A power outlet is available inside the tent. We also have 2 small fans and lights for your use. Next to the tent is a ring for a campfire and a picnic table. The campsite is about 20 yards from the mouth of our cave. The cave has a small gate but opens up to big walking passage once you get down inside. We have a couple hundred yards of big cave that you will have access to. You will get a quick tour of the accessible cave upon check in so that you know the boundaries. We have military cots, as well as big mats and air mattresses available for sleeping inside the cave. We currently have a primitive bathroom (composting outhouse) and showers available. Both of these are about a 100 yard walk downhill from the cave. Parking is also about 100 yards from the campsite. Guests will have access to the cave park grounds. We have a beautifully wooded mountain property with several rocky outcrops. There is also a stream flowing out of our cave next to our big event deck. Guests must remain within the cave boundaries shown to you during your orientation tour. No pets are allowed inside of the cave at any time. We have a small refrigerator available in our check-in cabin that may be used by our guests.

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Berry Botanical Gardens Resort

1 site · RV, Tent81 acres · Berry, AL

Situated on 81 forested acres, this picturesque Hipcamp property boasts two ponds and three creeks, each spanning approximately one acre. The landscape is adorned with thousands of flowers, numerous berry vines, and grapevines, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The property features 17 RV spaces, each equipped with 50/30 amp service and power, set on well-maintained gravel lots. My residence is perched atop the central hill, providing a stunning vantage point. Nestled in the heart of Alabama, we relish the beauty and tranquility of our surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you to this idyllic retreat!

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Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage

1 site · RV15 acres · Cottondale, AL

Learn more about this land:Enjoy outdoors. Grill. Campfire. 2 min from the Warrior River. Have a laundry mat with vending snack machine. Coke machine. Have a garden. Ingroud trampoline. Working on getting Hot Tub up and running.

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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 group. 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

Sims Cave Park Underground Camping

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Smoke Rise, AL

This is a cave camping experience like no other! We have an outdoor campsite with a large cave you can spend the night in. Spend time around the fire beneath the stars or go below for an unforgettable night below ground. Where else can you go for complete darkness while you sleep? Enjoy a quick tour of our cave & then settle in for a memorable night at Sims Cave Park! We have over 10 acres of nature to roam where you will find your campsite and our cave. Our campsite consists of a Boy Scout wall tent pitched on a platform with a queen sized air matress. A power outlet is available inside the tent. We also have 2 small fans and lights for your use. Next to the tent is a ring for a campfire and a picnic table. The campsite is about 20 yards from the mouth of our cave. The cave has a small gate but opens up to big walking passage once you get down inside. We have a couple hundred yards of big cave that you will have access to. You will get a quick tour of the accessible cave upon check in so that you know the boundaries. We have military cots, as well as big mats and air mattresses available for sleeping inside the cave. We currently have a primitive bathroom (composting outhouse) and showers available. Both of these are about a 100 yard walk downhill from the cave. Parking is also about 100 yards from the campsite. Guests will have access to the cave park grounds. We have a beautifully wooded mountain property with several rocky outcrops. There is also a stream flowing out of our cave next to our big event deck. Guests must remain within the cave boundaries shown to you during your orientation tour. No pets are allowed inside of the cave at any time. We have a small refrigerator available in our check-in cabin that may be used by our guests.

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.

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! 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.

Choccolocco Creek Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Eastaboga, AL

Convenient stop for the night or a few days for RV’s or Tent campers and a good place to get a hot shower - only a easy mile a half from I-20 exit 173 ( Eastaboga - Talladega Superspeedway Exit ) also a good base camp to see Cheaha State Park - bike at Coldwater Mountain- see the Talladega Superspeedway , Combat Park Flea Market , Oxford ballgames or other area Activities - I reserve one RV site and two tent sites for hipcamp and rent the other five RV sites at the top of hill on a monthly basis - these hipcamp sites are wooded, shady with woods between the other sites to give some privacy while still not far from the unique showers made from the old chicken house feed bins -these showers are very functional and I have been complimented that they are the best showers on the east coast

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River, stream, or creek camping near Birmingham guide

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! We've got over 300 options near Birmingham, Alabama that are perfect for your river adventure. Whether you're a paddling enthusiast, biking aficionado, or climbing enthusiast, we've got the perfect campsite for you. Check out top-rated options like Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), Choccolocco Creek Campground (162 reviews), and Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp (38 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your outdoor experience. And with prices starting as low as $9 per night and an average price of $26 per night, you can't beat the value. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Birmingham, Alabama!