12mi from Fort Payne · 1 site · Lodging · Mentone, ALAbout this space
We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape.
The space
Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed.
Here's what you find inside:
- Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover.
- Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket.
- Side table with reading material and games.
- Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking).
- Heat powered stove fan.
- Bundle of camp stove sized firewood.
- Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank.
- 6 person Coleman pop up tent.
- Yoga Mat
- Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt.
- Butane camp stove with fuel.
- Battery powered fan/light combination.
- Portable battery powered lantern.
- Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle.
- 3 wash tubs.
- Handmade broom.
- 1 person hammock.
Here's what you'll find outside:
- agon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood.
- 6ft picnic table.
- Cafe table and two chairs.
- 2 Adirondack chairs.
- Combination fire pit/grill.
- Solar powered cafe lights.
- Solar shower.
- Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder
- Trash can and trash bags.
- 5 gallon Coleman water cooler.
You need to bring:
- Towels and rags
- Food
- Toilet paper and paper products
- Bug spray for summer months.
Also recommended to bring:
- Ice or dry ice
- Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees!
- Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink)
Guest access
Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months.
Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a that you can use to bring your luggage down.
Other things to note
• The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels.
• This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices.
• Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
