95% (280) • 1,000 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Muscle Shoals
Platos Branch Farm RV park
1. Platos Branch Farm RV park
96%
(26)
22mi from Muscle Shoals · 6 sites
Platos Branch Farm RV: Named after the large branch that runs thru the property
across the horse pasture.
There are large fish in the Branch. Which is on private property so you can fish without a state license.
The park
is located on a working farm. The horses are usually in site.
Campers tell us that the stars here at night are a beauty to behold.
This is a quiet peaceful place.
But still minutes away from the conveniences.
Grocery within 5 miles and numerous restaurants.
Hope you see us soon.
Learn more about this land:
RV Spots in the country, Total of 6 RV Spots. Great view of horse pasture with 5 horses. Platos pond across pasture. Great Fishing. Look at the stars and have some peaceful nights. 3 miles to Grocery store and resturants. Joe Wheeler state Park within 5 miles. Awesome trails for hiking or biking. 25 minutes to Florence ( UNA) or Athens. Brownsferry Plant about 20 minutes. Weekly and monthly rates available.
Pets
Full hookups
Bates Farm
2. Bates Farm
99%
(120)
34mi from Muscle Shoals · 46 sites · Tents, RVs
Bates Farm: A Wildlife Haven & Primitive Camp
Welcome to Bates Farm, a magical, nature-forward escape where adventure meets conservation. Our primitive campground invites car campers and groups to reconnect with the land in a simple, unplugged setting surrounded by thriving habitats.
Wildlife & habitats at a glance
- 45 acres of native plant corridors that support birds, pollinators, and diverse wildlife
- Wildlife-friendly habitats woven throughout the property, designed for sustainable enjoyment
- Monarch Waystation zones to sustain these delicate monarch populations
- Firefly habitats that illuminate summer evenings with natural wonder
- 30,000+ sq ft of seasonal wildflowers to attract pollinators and provide stunning views
Camping experience
- Primitive camping in a pristine, undeveloped setting (no hookups)
- Simple, family-friendly outdoor living with minimal impact on the landscape
- Easy access to open skies, quiet nights, and nature listening
Activities & versatility
- 3D archery range tucked into the natural surroundings (great for all skill levels)
- Scenic venues for weddings, gatherings, and small events, set against our wild landscapes
- Nature education and exploration through partner programs that celebrate native flora and fauna
What to expect
- An immersive, low-impact camping experience focused on wildlife habitat appreciation
- A peaceful basecamp for exploring local ecosystems, wildlife watching, and field-guided learning
- A welcoming, responsible outdoor community committed to conservation and sustainable fun
Booking notes
- Primitive camping means no electrical hookups; plan accordingly with essentials
- Share your plans with hosts for alfresco safety, archery etiquette, and wildlife viewing times
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Reed Creek Campsites
3. Reed Creek Campsites
100%
(26)
35mi from Muscle Shoals · 4 sites
Our property is an amazing plot of 45 acres of mostly woods and sits atop a beautiful ridge.
Our campsite sits near Reed Patch creek at the bottom of the the ridge as well as near the frog pond! Here, are homes of turkey, deer, owls, woodpeckers, and many other
We are a leave no trace campsite.
We are 1.5 hours from Nashville, 40 minutes from Amish Country (Ethridge) 20 from Lake Meriwether, and 15 minutes from Natchez Trace.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Joe Wheeler State Park
4. Joe Wheeler State Park
100%
(1)
State park 15mi from Muscle Shoals · 116 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Joe Wheeler State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Tishomingo State Park
5. Tishomingo State Park
100%
(7)
State park 32mi from Muscle Shoals · 69 sites
Discover Tishomingo State Park's rugged beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sipsey Creek Farm
6. Sipsey Creek Farm
100%
(26)
40mi from Muscle Shoals · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
Toilet and kitchen are on site and accessible in the barn. Wake up to a sunrise overlooking a fiber farm, or sleep in a cave. the possibilities are endless.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
York Hollow
7. York Hollow
97%
(37)
42mi from Muscle Shoals · 1 site · Tent, RV
Campsite is located at the base of York Mountain.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch your tent, hang you hammock, or park your camper and enjoy the great outdoors. There are a couple of level spots for your tents, as well as a nice rock fire pit for you to use. There is usually plenty of firewood available and there is an outhouse on the site. The pond hasn't yet been stocked with fish, but hopefully soon it will have more than just frogs. But for now the frogs provide great music. This is a rustic campsite, with rocks, roots, and steep terrain. Please bring your own camping gear, including chairs, and please take your trash with you. There is plenty of privacy, even though you are right near a public road that has very little traffic. There are no other campsites nearby and the owner lives 1/2 mile away. Recreation nearby includes Canoeing/kayaking on both the Elk River and Richland creek (shuttles can usually be arranged), Stillhouse Hollow Falls (beautiful waterfall hiking), Trail of Tears Interpretive Center, and Big Creek Winery.
Tents/Table/and cots are available to rent as well.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Seven Pines River Resort
8. Seven Pines River Resort
98%
(30)
47mi from Muscle Shoals · 22 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Seven Pines River Resort on the Buffalo River - Tennessee's premier riverside destination on 30 pristine acres. Camp beneath dramatic bluffs overlooking emerald waters, with modern amenities including private bathhouses, WiFi, fire pits, and access to our 21+ Sandbox lounge. Meet our resident goats, explore working farmland, and enjoy on-site dining at PuckerWilly's (opening 2026). Less than 2 hours from Nashville.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Turkey Hill RV Park
9. Turkey Hill RV Park
93%
(51)
49mi from Muscle Shoals · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Gorgeous RV park and campground nestled in the hills of Northwest Alabama, conveniently located just 2 miles from Exit 14 on I-22 in Hamilton, Alabama. Full service hook-ups, bath house, and free wi-fi! On-site activities include ping pong, corn hole, shuffleboard, pickleball (coming soon!), and frisbee golf. Nearby attractions include the Natural Land Bridge, Dismal Canyons, boating, fishing, and more!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
J.P. Coleman State Park
10. J.P. Coleman State Park
100%
(2)
State park 33mi from Muscle Shoals · 120 sites
Discover J.P. Coleman State Park's stunning vistas and outdoor fun.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Bankhead National Forest
11. Bankhead National Forest
91%
(17)
National forest 47mi from Muscle Shoals · 195 sites
Find your sweet home in Alabama’s Bankhead National Forest where skies really are so blue! With 16 wilderness areas to explore, places like the Sipsey Wilderness offer adventure and solitude out on the trails. Horseback riding and bike trails are a rad way to get miles under your feet, while spotting wildflowers and quail galore. Looking to cool off? There’s plenty of fishing and swimming for water lovers, or take shade under Bee Branch, a 500 year old poplar tree that stand majestically in the park. Over 150 miles of hiking trails are a show in all seasons and with sick campgrounds that have all the hook-ups you’re sure to return to Bankhead time and time again.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pickwick Landing State Park
12. Pickwick Landing State Park
100%
(5)
State park 41mi from Muscle Shoals · 92 sites
Discover Pickwick Landing State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
13. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
86%
(11)
Park 102mi from Muscle Shoals · 513 sites
Discover the scenic Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a haven for outdoor adventures.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
D' Campsite
14. D' Campsite
17mi from Muscle Shoals · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
D' Camp is closed to Joe Wheeler State Park, Wheeler Dam, and a min from Second Creek. Second Creek is a great place for paddleboarding and leisure kayaking. It is a min from the property with boat ramp to launch.
Property has 4.5 acres partly wooded with plenty of space to car or tent camp close to the road and 72 hwy, still private. One concrete pad without hookups for a long RV to park for the night or two right on side of the road.
Pets
Campfires
Oak Leaf Hills
15. Oak Leaf Hills
23mi from Muscle Shoals · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
The property is 116 acres of primitive camping area, with 2 year-round creeks running through the property and plenty of room to hike and explore nature. About 40 acres are in pasture and the rest are wooded, with an area under development.
This is a scenic and picturesque natural environment. We want to keep it that way so we do ask that you have a way to dispose of your waste and leave no litter behind.
Pets
Campfires
Oak Leaf Hills
16. Oak Leaf Hills
23mi from Muscle Shoals · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
116 acres of hills and valleys, forest and pasture, 2 creeks run through all year and we have 5 total with 3 running from about December to March. There are no set trails, we encourage people to explore and find interesting places. This is a place to relax, for guests to just enjoy the tranquility of babbling streams, wildlife, etc
Pets
Campfires
Campingallstars
17. Campingallstars
94%
(8)
28mi from Muscle Shoals · 3 sites
Camp sites located behind old Homestead from 1940s once a tobacco and cotton farm. The house on the property is in early stages of being rebuilt to be saved as a local landmark.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Bama Campground & RV Park
18. Bama Campground & RV Park
100%
(6)
38mi from Muscle Shoals · 14 sites
Discover the Beauty of Alabama at Bama Campground & RV Park
Escape to 86 acres of serene nature at Bama Campground, located alongside the picturesque Bankhead National Forest in Northwest Alabama. Our campground offers a range of accommodations, including 28 spacious RV sites with full hookups, 7 shaded tent camping sites, 2 luxurious glamping sites, and our Cozy Cowboy Country Cabin, perfect for those seeking a rustic retreat with modern comforts.
The Cozy Cowboy Country Cabin sleeps up to 6 guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a full shower, a loft sleeping area for kids, a pull-out couch, and a comfortable queen-size bed. Outside, enjoy evenings around the fire pit and picnic table, overlooking the stunning countryside and treeline of Bankhead National Forest.
For those looking to explore the outdoors, our property boasts scenic hiking trails, fascinating caves, and tranquil creek tributaries. During wetter months, enjoy the waterfall flowing over the cave. Whether you're hiking, relaxing, or stargazing from our glamping sites, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Our amenities include air-conditioned men’s and women’s bathhouses with showers and laundry facilities, a general store stocked with camping essentials, and a fenced-in dog park. Each RV site comes with its own fire pit and picnic table, perfect for outdoor gatherings after a day of adventure.
In addition to the natural beauty, we offer a variety of games and activities to keep everyone entertained, including darts, badminton, foosball, carpet shuffleboard, cornhole, volleyball, and horseshoes.
Book your stay at Bama Campground & RV Park today, and experience the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and adventure in the heart of Alabama!
Pets
Full hookups
White Pines Camp
19. White Pines Camp
39mi from Muscle Shoals · 1 site · Tent, RV
Private single camp site on 43 acres shared with a home (available on Airbnb) paths for hiking and located close to Bay Springs Lake (10 min walk) and beach. Close to the Natchez Trace and Tishamingo state park. Beautiful and quiet setting. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on voice command or on leash as house guests may have pets. Fire pit, water and electric are supplied. Perfect for tent camping or RVs. We have pulled our 40ft camper in but smaller campers would be easier. Checkin should be done before dark.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
KatzLandia
20. KatzLandia
100%
(4)
41mi from Muscle Shoals · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This beautiful place has been in my family for 3 generations. Since I was a child I loved having campfires and hiking. I used to imagine cabins speckling its landscape and story’s being told by travelers from far off places! Now that I am owner I can and will build those dreams and share them with as many folks as come to visit us! There’s 60 acres of hills for hiking a peaceful creek for meditation or just stick your feet in! A beautiful bamboo grove where we plan to build a camping platform in the very near future and you’ll be able to sleep in tha bamboo forest! We’ve come a long way in the last year, we have platforms, tents we can set up as glampers for those that love the idea but don’t want to have to set it all up. There’s several old buildings and unfinished projects left behind from my father we have a series of small cabins we will be building with them over the next 2 years it’ll be called “Boho Bottom”. We also host events, so far they are few and small but so much fun!! There is currently one communal bathroom with several more due to be built in the next year or so. As campers come the profit will help with future site development. Look forward to more updates as things develop!! We look forward to camp with you!
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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David
2 weeks ago
Tent
There were 2 full bathrooms that were very clean, well kept site, lots of activities. Other people were nice
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Kels
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Would definitely stay here again! My group was very excited to stay at creekside so I contacted Sharla the day before we were supposed to arrive and she willingly accommodated us at the last minute. Amazing hosts! Sharla greeted us the next morning with wildflowers and gave us an overview of the land. The sounds of the creek were very relaxing and the entire group agreed we loved not having cell service (although it was available a few miles away). Wonderful place to beat the heat during summer!
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Logan
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Very clean sites and hospitable hosts. I will definitely stay again.
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Matthew
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great Hosts on a Truly Great Property,With marvelous views and a truly serene experience.Will definitely be back!
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Susannah
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
I loved car camping on Mary’s property! They have thought of all the little things one could need, and are always very easy and fast to get ahold of. They drove me around and let me pick my camp, which was within walking distance to the bathrooms, but felt private at the same time 10/10 would def recommend. Will def be back!
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Shiloh
3 weeks ago
Tent
We had an amazing experience here! The hosts were friendly and made our stay comfortable. There was chopped firewood ready at our campsite and a firepit. We enjoyed hanging by the spring and saw the glow worms on their property in the cave. I look forward to our next visit here!
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Charles
3 weeks ago
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
When I'm in the Decatur, AL area, I love staying at Bates Farm. It's peaceful and serene. Mary and Wayne are phenomenal hosts. They bent over backwards to make sure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable.
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Crystal
3 weeks ago
2 nights at Rock Creek Retreat & Ventures
Solo camped here and it was so peaceful. Will be back!
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Leslie
May 2026
Tent
This place is a hidden gem!! My fiancé and I had a kid-free weekend and were looking for some tent camping that was a little more secluded but still had some amenities so we weren't totally roughing it😅 Mary and her husband were so friendly and accommodating! We stayed at the Shop spot and had everything we needed! Their farm is beautiful and had all sorts of hiking paths! We ventered down to the creek on the property and had a picnic and it was absolutely perfect! We will definitely be coming back and with the kids next time!
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Emily
April 2026
Tent
Group trip
This was such a cute place and the hosts were so kind and nice. Mary told us all about the kind of foods and flowers she was growing and her husband helped us out when our tent broke. The bath house was very nice and clean. It was a good place to just hang out for a night with some friends.
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Edward
April 2026
40 ft travel trailer
Great RV park hidden near the freeway . Down a winding neighborhood road.
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Savannah
April 2026
Tent
Very peaceful and beautiful. Great for when you need to get away for a day or two.
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Cierra
April 2026
16 ft rooftop tent
With kids
Second stay here. Mary is so cool to talk to is very knowledgeable. She has so many awesome projects that she’s working on from monarch butterflies to beautiful flowers and gardens. Plus archery!
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Clint
April 2026
Tent
Stayed one night to try out a new tent setup. Grounds are clean. I did not get a chance to checkout the amenities. I would stay here again.
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Andrea
April 2026
Tent
Amazing people very friendly, knowledgeable accommodating. Beautiful place , well kept , very peaceful and spacious. The sites are not on top of each other . A great archery set up , showers , laundry no extra charge for them. Just all around the best campsite I've been too would highly recommend.
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jason
April 2026
Tent
This was my first hipcamping experience and turkey hill made it a good one. The area was clean and well kept, and the host was patient with me when i had confusion about the booking process. There is a nature trail that overlooks the interstate and offers a decent view. Overall good experience.
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Cierra
April 2026
16 ft rooftop tent
With kids
Host was so nice. She showed us around the property and let us pick a site that worked best with our rooftop tent and set up. She showed us all of the amenities and gave us access to everything. The camp spots are spaced out from each other and are very peaceful. We had two adults and two small kids and they all enjoyed as well. The host was nice enough to educate us on some of the local critters, trees, and plants too. Forgot to take a picture of our setup while it was up, but here’s post camp pictures.
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Monica
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Conveniently located, well maintained, clean bathrooms.
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James
April 2026
Tent
I very much enjoyed my stay here at the Endor campsite. Very friendly and hospitable host with great accommodations. Great if you have kids as well.
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Lori
March 2026
29 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great! As advertised! Nelson was a wonderful host, always checking in and readily available. Beautiful setting! Enjoyable for both dogs (off leash) and humans (relaxing). Loved it!
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