The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Fayette, Alabama

In Fayette, you’ll find over 500 riverfront campsites where the water’s always close and the fishing rods stay busy. Most spots sit right on the banks, so you can cast a line in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and roast marshmallows by the fire at night. Expect nightly rates averaging $30, with some options dipping as low as $25. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires are standard at many sites. Locals swear by fishing and hiking the trails that wind along the river. For trusted picks, check out Island Camping on Tenn Tom River (6 reviews), Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage (5 reviews), and Campingallstars (5 reviews). Bring your sense of adventure—and don’t forget the bug spray.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Fayette, you’ll find over 500 riverfront campsites where the water’s always close and the fishing rods stay busy. Most spots sit right on the banks, so you can cast a line in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and roast marshmallows by the fire at night. Expect nightly rates averaging $30, with some options dipping as low as $25. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires are standard at many sites. Locals swear by fishing and hiking the trails that wind along the river. For trusted picks, check out Island Camping on Tenn Tom River (6 reviews), Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage (5 reviews), and Campingallstars (5 reviews). Bring your sense of adventure—and don’t forget the bug spray.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Campingallstars

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47mi from Fayette · 1 site · Tent · Hodges, AL

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.

2. Bama Campground & RV Park

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43mi from Fayette · 14 sites · RVs · Double Springs, AL

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!

3. Sarana (peaceful refuge)

41mi from Fayette · 1 site · Tent · Houston, AL

Surrounded by Bankhead National Forest on Lewis Smith Lake, you’ll find 11 wooded acres with trail access to the lake and four additional forest trails. Along the way, you’ll discover occasional benches for quiet reflection amid the trees. We offer one rustic tent site featuring a 16’x16’ platform with power, water, Wi-Fi, a fire pit, and access to an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Guests are also welcome to relax on our large covered porch and watch the deer wander by. Conveniently located—just 10 minutes from the Houston Recreation Area with a boat ramp, 15 minutes from the Natural Bridge Recreation Area, and 30 minutes from the Sipsey Wilderness, also known as “The Land of 1,000 Waterfalls.”

4. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

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513 sites · New Hope, Mississippi

Discover the scenic Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, a haven for outdoor adventures.

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5. Bankhead National Forest

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195 sites · Arley, Alabama

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.

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Public campgrounds near Fayette

Dewayne Hayes Campground

37mi from Fayette · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

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Town Creek Campground

39mi from Fayette · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Great paddling on the lake and the Sipsey Fork nearby

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Clear Creek Campground

39mi from Fayette · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bankhead National Forest

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Corinth Recreation Area and Campground

41mi from Fayette · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bankhead National Forest

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Blue Bluff Campground

42mi from Fayette · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Outstanding paddling throughout the area

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Houston Recreation Area and Campground

43mi from Fayette · 88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bankhead National Forest

Stories from the community

Tracy

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Campingallstars

Chris’s land was very secluded but easily accessible. We really enjoyed our two night stay. Very close to Dismal Canyons and a few miles from town in case you need anything. I would suggest taking water for drinking/cleaning up. I would definitely recommend and I am planning another trip soon.

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Matthew

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campingallstars

Chris is an excellent host, great communication, friendly, and dedicated to making your stay enjoyable. We primitive camped on the side of a vally that was beautiful. It had a nice clean stream for water, a level area for our tent, a fire pit, and the mountain laurel was in bloom. We saw deer and there are even glow worms on the property, close to tent site two where we stayed. The trails and sites were marked well. A big thank you to Chris and his family for an enjoyable camp. God bless.