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Fort Bluff Camp Site

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· Somerville, Morgan, Alabama
162 acres hosted by Sandra S.
1 tent site
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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.
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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.
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Mountainous
93%
95 ratings · 78 reviews
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Anthony T.recommends
August 6, 2024
180 Degrees of Heaven
Beautiful spot. Not much for directions on finding it.
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Shaylon R.recommends
April 14, 2024
180 Degrees of Heaven
Absolutely beautiful views!
Make sure you have a good 4x4 and either skills or bravery for the trail in because it is worth it. Absolutely beautiful views of the valley below. You could hear cows, donkeys, and a lot of dogs barking at times but we enjoyed everything about the experience. We will definitely visit again.
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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
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Hosted by Sandra S.

Joined in March 2018
Response rate: 100%
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