The best mountainous campgrounds near Chelsea, Alabama

Looking for an unforgettable camping experience near Chelsea, Alabama? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 313 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preference, whether it's a cozy cabin, a rustic RV park, or a serene tent site. And with prices starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $45 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Oak Field Farm (7 reviews), Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage (5 reviews), and Rustic Cabins at East West Farm (4 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets, and explore thrilling activities such as whitewater paddling, boating, and snow sports. Get ready to embark on your next camping adventure with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for an unforgettable camping experience near Chelsea, Alabama? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 313 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preference, whether it's a cozy cabin, a rustic RV park, or a serene tent site. And with prices starting as low as $12 per night and an average price of $45 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Oak Field Farm (7 reviews), Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage (5 reviews), and Rustic Cabins at East West Farm (4 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets, and explore thrilling activities such as whitewater paddling, boating, and snow sports. Get ready to embark on your next camping adventure with Hipcamp!

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1. Parksland Retreat

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32mi from Chelsea · 13 sites · Tents, Lodging · Waldo, 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. 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.

2. Serene Lakefront Retreat

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48mi from Chelsea · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Ashville, AL

Greensport RV Park & Marina is a scenic lakeside retreat on Neely Henry Lake in Ashville, Alabama, offering a mix of spacious RV sites with full hookups and serene waterfront tent camping areas nestled among the trees. Enjoy waterfront access with stunning lake views, ideal for fishing, boating, and paddling from our full-service marina. Campers can unwind in shaded picnic areas, explore scenic nature trails, and take advantage of family-friendly amenities, including playgrounds and clean restrooms with showers. Whether you’re here for adventure or relaxation, Greensport RV Park & Marina provides the perfect escape in a welcoming, picturesque setting with all the amenities you could look for. Greensport is perfect for any getaway!

3. Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

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32mi from Chelsea · 28 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

4. Sunset Hill Farm

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45mi from Chelsea · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Parrish, AL

We are a small Homestead in Parrish, Alabama. We have lots of silkie and large chickens as well as 8 nigerian dawrf goats and two adorable mini cows. All of the animals are friendly and enjoy being pet. We have a large fire pit in the back property for campfires and fun as well as a composting outhouse for guest use. Come pet the animals and have a nice campfire while looking up at the stars!

5. Bug Tussle Creek Bend

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47mi from Chelsea · 1 site · Tent, RV · 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.

6. Glamping at Cheaha State Park

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48mi from Chelsea · 8 sites · Lodging · Delta, AL

Located inside Cheaha State Park - The Highest Point in Alabama! ⛺ Surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, this foothill of the Appalachian Mountains holds the reputation of the highest point in Alabama. Standing 2,407 ft. above sea level, it is no wonder why the local Creek Indians named this place "Chaha," meaning "high place." Come enjoy incredible views and many hikes & waterfalls in the 2,799 acre state park - including Pulpit Rock, Bald Rock, sightseeing tower, rappelling, swimming, and fishing. Waterfalls include Devil's Den Falls, Cheaha Falls, Salt Creek Falls, and more! Cheaha is only 30 minutes away from several historic cities, including Talladega, Anniston, Oxford, Heflin, Lineville, Munford, and Ashland, which are packed with shopping, dining, cultural arts, and recreational opportunities. Combining luxury and the great outdoors, our extra spacious + completely furnished Safari Tents give large families or groups of friends the extra space they need to glamp in comfort. Cheaha State Park Amenities: - Hiking - Swimming - Fishing - Outdoor Recreation Programs - Mountain Store - Beach Area - Historical Sights - Event Center - Interpretive Nature Center - Rock Climbing / Rappelling / Geocaching - Playgrounds

Stories from the community

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Luis

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Serene Lakefront Retreat

Very beautiful place to camp at, we stayed around fall time so we had the full camp site to ourselves. Very clean, lots of accommodations, we will be coming back for sure.

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Jessica

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

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

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat

We absolutely loved our stay and plan on returning when we can spend more time enjoying the campground!

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Matthew

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bug Tussle Creek Bend

I really enjoyed this campsite. The drive in was very straightforward (especially if you watch the YouTube video). The creek was low since we haven't had any rain lately. It was extremely private- some occasional far off car noise and dogs barking but otherwise a wonderful spot in the woods. Plenty of room for multiple tents or vehicles. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Connie

November 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Serene Lakefront Retreat

Post card pretty! Well thought out! Awesome amenities! Will visit again!

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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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Sandra

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunset Hill Farm

Due to a family emergency I did not stay at this location. I messaged the owner the morning I was supposed to arrive and let her know. She responded right away and suggested I cancel on the app. I never found the option since it was past the time frame allowed. I look forward to rescheduling a stay as soon I am able.

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Joanna

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Serene Lakefront Retreat

Absolutely loved it here and wish we could have stayed longer. We did tent camping and it was so peaceful and beautiful, many sites to camp and private. Just behind the tent sites was a wonderfully maintained RV park with very clean bath houses, pools, and play areas for kids. We came up for 1 night as a couple and want to come back soon for 2 nights with our kids, one of the nicest spots we’ve found to camp.

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Stephanie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Serene Lakefront Retreat

This was a great weekend getaway. The staff is so kind and great to work with. I will go again for sure!!

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Samantha

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

My friend and I spent 2 nights tent/car camping at the pond area. I’ve been camping since I was a kid and she’s never been camping, but Bohamia was perfect for both of us. Leigh was wonderful, the camp sites were well maintained, quiet, and spread out enough to be more private than a lot of campgrounds. There’s only a Porta-potty in the pond area, but it was clean. The bathhouse is a short drive and very nice. The virtual camp store was so convenient for ordering wood for the fire and had a lot of other necessities. Highly recommend bringing hiking boots with good grip and hiking to the overlook/waterfall. The hiking trails are all very well maintained but not always well marked. However, Bohamia welcomes you to explore their unmarked trails as well, and it would likely be very hard to get truly lost on the property. My pit-mix comes on nearly every camping trip with me and I’m always a little weary of how she will be viewed, but she didn’t get so much as a sideways glance at Bohamia. I felt comfortable having her on a long tie-out or a zip-line and, because the sites were so spread out, there was no worry of her bothering anyone else. Before we even packed up, my friend was convincing the rest of our friend group to move our upcoming camping trip to Bohamia, so we will definitely be coming back.

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Bianca

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

Very big and pretty piece of property. The tent camping area is in a field with a pond and surrounded by woods. Two others were camped also but it was spread out enough that it felt comfortable and quiet. Great trails on property. Pretty in the fall. Host was very nice.

Michelle

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Sunset Hill Farm

We loved camping here; star gazing was fun, the cows were beautiful and the hosts were so friendly. We will look forward to visiting again!!

Kevin

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Parksland Retreat

Very welcoming host and atmosphere within a beautiful natural setting. Psst- P3 isn't really that far, and the hill isn't really that bad.

Debbie

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Serene Lakefront Retreat

Very nice campground. We were right in the water and it was beautiful. Lots of activities to do there. Friendly people. We will be back

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Lizzie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

Fabulous campsite an hour from Birmingham! Every amenity you could want and the nicest staff!

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Roy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

What a great place! The cleanest and nicest bath house I’ve ever seen. The owner greeted us and led us right to our site. Private, quiet, beautiful……. We are so glad we stayed here.

Peggy

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bohamia - Glamp/RV/Camp

Bohamia is such a magical place!!! The property is so amazing and well taken care of. Bath house is like no other and always immaculate. So much to do on the land, you don’t even need to leave. From paddle boat/ canoe on the pond, fishing, swimming, hiking, and boulder hopping on the beautiful river that runs through the property, to relaxation at its best! This was our 2nd year coming here and definitely will be our yearly place to go to recharge and find our peace! The owner is exceptionally kind and always so welcoming!!! We love her and the land she shares with others, it’s all so perfect!!

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Kit

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bug Tussle Creek Bend

This was a great hidden gem! We had a wonderful weekend! We will be back! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot! The creek was spectacular!!! Our favorite part!

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Noemi

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Parksland Retreat

We had an amazing time camping here! It was a wonderful and new experience for both of us — being without clothes truly helped us connect with nature in a beautiful way. Dustin was so kind and welcoming the entire time, and everyone there made us feel like part of a big family. We will definitely be coming back!