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The best camping near Calera with swimming
98% (781) • 282 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Calera
Parksland Retreat
1. Parksland Retreat
99%
(1089)
42mi from Calera · 10 sites · Tents, Lodging
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.
Access to the Retreat grounds and waters where we have swimming, and hiking.
Fall - Spring: shared Hot Tub Available Friday nights, Shared Sauna Available with cold plunge Saturday nights.
Clothing Optional Property
All guests must be 18+ years old
LGBTQ+ & BIPOC FRIENDLY
Be advised! The bridge located on Berney Station Road over Dry Creek (just West of the turn onto Germany Mountain Rd) is going to be replaced. This section of the roadway will be closed beginning March 3rd and will be closed for approximately one year.
Route your arrival from the East on Berney Station road.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
2. Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
99%
(304)
42mi from Calera · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Bohamia is a glamping and campground destination in Alabama near Talladega National Forest, offering luxury glamping tents, RV sites, and primitive camping on a large private forested property. It is designed for families, couples, and small groups seeking a nature-forward outdoor experience with modern comforts.
Join us 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
A Place To Land
3. A Place To Land
88%
(4)
34mi from Calera · 7 sites
We have a small campground on our rural, 12 acre property located near Lake Logan Martin, a recreational lake outside Birmingham, AL. We have a total of 8 RV spots with 30 and 50 amp hooks ups, septic, water, trash and wifi. 1 spot is currently reserved for short-term guests. All lots face a small wood and get afternoon shade. We have a small pond, seasonal creek, a fire ring, and gas grill available for guests. Owner lives onsite.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Oak Mountain State Park
4. Oak Mountain State Park
100%
(8)
State park 15mi from Calera · 167 sites
Alabama’s largest state park offers scenic landscapes, and an impressive array of ways to play.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Paul M Grist State Park
5. Paul M Grist State Park
State park 39mi from Calera · 16 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul M. Grist State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Time Away RV Resort
6. Time Away RV Resort
100%
(5)
50mi from Calera
Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Learn more about this land:Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Enjoy family friendly fun such as swimming, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, walking trail playground and nearby amenities such as fishing, ATV trails, site seeing, hiking and much more!
Talladega National Forest
7. Talladega National Forest
100%
(7)
National forest 22mi from Calera · 126 sites
High speed, Nascar style outdoor adventure is so abundant at Talladega National Forest, we’re pretty sure Ricky Bobby spends his days here. Feel the wind in your hair on the Kentuck OHV or Sylaward Mountain Bike Trails. If you’re wanting more solitude, try hiking the challenging Odum Point where dwarf trees dot the landscape. Stunning laurels and huckleberry bushes will greet trail riders in the spring, and camping is as perfect as it gets with fall foliage greeting you in the autumn. Waterfalls, rugged ridgetops, and shady hollers ensure there’s no need to get hopped up on mountain dew; Talladega will have you hopped on adventure before you can say “shake and bake”!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
98% (781) • 282 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Calera
Parksland Retreat
1. Parksland Retreat
99%
(1089)
42mi from Calera · 10 sites · Tents, Lodging
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.
Access to the Retreat grounds and waters where we have swimming, and hiking.
Fall - Spring: shared Hot Tub Available Friday nights, Shared Sauna Available with cold plunge Saturday nights.
Clothing Optional Property
All guests must be 18+ years old
LGBTQ+ & BIPOC FRIENDLY
Be advised! The bridge located on Berney Station Road over Dry Creek (just West of the turn onto Germany Mountain Rd) is going to be replaced. This section of the roadway will be closed beginning March 3rd and will be closed for approximately one year.
Route your arrival from the East on Berney Station road.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
2. Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
99%
(304)
42mi from Calera · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Bohamia is a glamping and campground destination in Alabama near Talladega National Forest, offering luxury glamping tents, RV sites, and primitive camping on a large private forested property. It is designed for families, couples, and small groups seeking a nature-forward outdoor experience with modern comforts.
Join us 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$35
/ night
A Place To Land
3. A Place To Land
88%
(4)
34mi from Calera · 7 sites
We have a small campground on our rural, 12 acre property located near Lake Logan Martin, a recreational lake outside Birmingham, AL. We have a total of 8 RV spots with 30 and 50 amp hooks ups, septic, water, trash and wifi. 1 spot is currently reserved for short-term guests. All lots face a small wood and get afternoon shade. We have a small pond, seasonal creek, a fire ring, and gas grill available for guests. Owner lives onsite.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Oak Mountain State Park
4. Oak Mountain State Park
100%
(8)
State park 15mi from Calera · 167 sites
Alabama’s largest state park offers scenic landscapes, and an impressive array of ways to play.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Paul M Grist State Park
5. Paul M Grist State Park
State park 39mi from Calera · 16 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Paul M. Grist State Park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Time Away RV Resort
6. Time Away RV Resort
100%
(5)
50mi from Calera
Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Learn more about this land:Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Enjoy family friendly fun such as swimming, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, walking trail playground and nearby amenities such as fishing, ATV trails, site seeing, hiking and much more!
Talladega National Forest
7. Talladega National Forest
100%
(7)
National forest 22mi from Calera · 126 sites
High speed, Nascar style outdoor adventure is so abundant at Talladega National Forest, we’re pretty sure Ricky Bobby spends his days here. Feel the wind in your hair on the Kentuck OHV or Sylaward Mountain Bike Trails. If you’re wanting more solitude, try hiking the challenging Odum Point where dwarf trees dot the landscape. Stunning laurels and huckleberry bushes will greet trail riders in the spring, and camping is as perfect as it gets with fall foliage greeting you in the autumn. Waterfalls, rugged ridgetops, and shady hollers ensure there’s no need to get hopped up on mountain dew; Talladega will have you hopped on adventure before you can say “shake and bake”!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jody
2 weeks ago
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Beth
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
FF3 is situated a comfortable distance into the forest, and has you overlooking the creek. Which means you are lulled to sleep by the sound of the water, and woken by the sounds of the birds! We couldn't have asked for a more peaceful, and serene escape for our weekend! Dusty has created a beautiful oasis in the forest, and we are lucky that he shares his amazing space! Cell service is extremely limited, giving you the opportunity to truly unplug from the world! I can't wait to go back!
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Rebecca
2 weeks ago
Tent
We really enjoyed camping here, even though it was only for a night. The land was beautiful and secluded, just what we were looking for. We'll be back!
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Daniel
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
Loved this place will be coming back soon. Great hiking trails, the A-frames were very comfortable. Very clean bathrooms and shower areas. The camp store is a nice touch for getting firewood, ice and even smores.
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Adam
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
Parksland is our place of joy. It’s a beautiful place that’s always filled with lovely people, especially Dustin. We’ve been many time and we’ll be back often.
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Emma
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp
What a beautiful glamping spot with great accommodations and service. The bed was super comfy and the coffee better than most I have at hotels. Loved being able to hike with my dog all around the trails, see a waterfall and even canoe. Will definitely be back!
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Anne
March 2026
Tent
With pets
Clean, well maintained! Hosts are great!!
Land is beautiful!!!
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Anna
February 2026
Tent
P3 was great! We had an amazing time and definitely going back! The entire place is beautiful, trails are very well marked, everything was very well kept, the host showed excellent hospitality, was quick to respond to any needs or questions we had!
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Jamison
February 2026
Tent
We loved site p3! Several other campers were there and everyone was super nice and the entire property was peaceful. All trails were well marked and amenities were very clean! 10/10 would recommend!
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Fern
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
Parksland was an incredible experience, everyone we met there was friendly and kind, the sauna on saturday night was so sweet.
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Adam
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
It’s always a lovely time at Parksland. Even when it’s cold, the people warm your heart.
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Jadyn
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Amazing hosts! So considerate of our needs. Clean bathrooms and beautiful landscaping
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Sorcha
December 2025
Tent
With pets
An absolute slice of paradise and a dream and vision we're proud and pleased to support. We will be back!
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Paul
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Get yourself a dose of reality and relaxation. I’m never felt so connected to the earth and people like I did this weekend. To anyone looking to find new friends or just be amongst some really good vibes, take a trip to Parksland.
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Elyssa
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
First time staying in the cabin and it was absolutely incredible! Loved the sauna and hottub! Dusty was an amazingly awesome host as always and I cannot wait to go back for my 5th time here!
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Michaela
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
Dustin's land is absolutely beautiful. We camped at FF3 hollow (yurt), it was well secluded and has a waterfront. This was an amazing experience! Only downfall I would warn future guests is, there is a hike down to the camp sites. As someone not in shape, it took my breath away each time we had to hike back up to the parking area. We will most definitely return but we will not be camping at the bottom of the hill next time.
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Jessica
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Bohamia is beautiful! The camp sites were clean and spread out nicely. We loved taking the conoe & paddle boat out on the pond.
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Bennett
November 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved our stay and plan on returning when we can spend more time enjoying the campground!
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Abby
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
Me and my partner had a fantastic time at Parksland retreat, I really can’t say enough good things about our getaway.
Our yurt was spacious and clean, the bed comfortable, and our campsite was secluded.
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Adam
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat
A weekend at Parksland is heavenly. Every time we’re there, we’re happy. We’d move in, if we could.
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