40 acres hosted by Dustin & Emily P.
4 lodging sites · 3 tent sites
Best in Alabama: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
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Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Climbing
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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921 ratings · 416 reviews
Deanna W.recommends
October 17, 2024
P2 Creekbend
Very welcoming and beautiful sites. We stayed at P2 and loved it but pack light if booking this site.
Alicia Z.recommends
October 15, 2024
FF3 Hollow
Beautiful private space with a nice view of the creek. The yurt and patio were very clean on our arrival. The bed was quite comfy. I highly recommend paying extra for delivery of firewood to the campsite before your arrival as the path to get there is steep. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely, including Dustin. The location of the site is convenient to scenic places within Cheaha and Talladega National Forest. Bring your own food, not much dining in Talladega.
Amanda A.recommends
October 14, 2024
Parksland Retreat Sunrise Cabin C1
Simple Perfection
The cabin is tiny and cute but so perfect. We enjoyed our stay in nature. Very peaceful. Just enough creature comforts were offered to make one feel quite comfortable and make the stay easy.
Carrie Jean H.recommends
October 13, 2024
P2 Creekbend
Beautiful time at Parksland!
This place was beautiful and very well cared for. The P2 tent site is probably the prettiest site I have ever stayed in my tent. The Host was very helpful with the shower and getting firewood. I would recommend to pack light or be prepared for a nice leg workout but it was definitely worth it. The trail down isn’t long but just fast drop in elevation, make sure if you take gear that you have a way to carry or strap it on you for easier transport. All in all it was very nice and I do recommend. The site was mostly private with tree cover surrounding the area. Yes, some people there preferred to be nude, but to each their own and a good time was had by all!
Caitlin F.recommends
October 11, 2024
P3 Creekside
Primitive Camping with the Pups <3
I escaped hurricane Milton and booked a primitive camping site at Parklands Retreat. Dustin was very welcoming and he was a very gracious host. The property is extremely gorgeous and well maintained. Everything he has built is beautiful, clean, and well done. I stayed on Creekside P3, this site is the furthest away from others and base camp. The dogs were able to romp and frolic without worry. The site is right off the creek, so the water was quite tranquil. I would recommend this site for anyone who loves steep terrain and likes to work out their legs. Strategically pack your gear so you don’t have to make multiple trips and exhaust yourself, especially if you’re by yourself. There’s a two mile hiking loop around the land and a swimming hole. Hiking down to the site you’ll see marble peaking out, beautiful slate, and many varieties of mushrooms. Be sure to wear grippy hiking shoes/sandals because the slate is very smooth and slippery, even when it’s not wet. Basecamp is cool, there’s a mini merch shop, camping gear rentals, communal fire pit, a place to charge your phones, a place to purchase firewood (takes digital and cash payments), and much more. They provide a ruck sack to help carry the wood. It was a pleasure spending some time speaking and learning about Dustin and his plans to expand the retreat. When Dustin gets his mycology workshops up and running, I’ll be returning! Also make sure you have good suspension and or a vehicle for the trek up and down the mountain.
Sonja V.recommends
October 7, 2024
P1 Hilltop
A little slice of heaven
Staying at Parksland Retreat was absolutely perfect. Dustin and Emily were so kind and wonderful. They were extremely responsive when we had questions and gave us wonderful hiking tips. They've made such a beautiful, welcoming, safe place to rest and enjoy nature. My partner and I stayed at P1 Hilltop and loved it. The trees nearby were perfectly spaced for our hammocks and the sunset/sunrise were beautiful to see through the trees. We had ample privacy, but could still see people come and go. I was initially hesitant about being so close to parking, but the way the land is you're really just close to your own car (not everyone's) which was convenient. It was really nice to be able to engage with others as much or as little as we wanted. And boy oh boy if you haven't had the opportunity to be naked in the woods without a care in the world - treat yourself. It's so liberating and grounding. Our experience was 10/10 and we definitely want to plan another trip soon. Deeply grateful for the work Dustin and Emily (and their friends and family) have put in to make this perfect little slice of heaven.
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