The best campgrounds near Guntersville, Alabama with climbing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience. If you're a climbing enthusiast looking to explore the beautiful terrain near Guntersville, Alabama, we've got you covered with over 750 options that cater to your activity preference. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, you'll find the ideal campsite to suit your needs. Some of our top campsites in the area include Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as toilets, potable water, and the opportunity to enjoy a campfire. Plus, with an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $9, camping has never been more affordable. So lace up your climbing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Guntersville, Alabama.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Guntersville

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience. If you're a climbing enthusiast looking to explore the beautiful terrain near Guntersville, Alabama, we've got you covered with over 750 options that cater to your activity preference. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, you'll find the ideal campsite to suit your needs. Some of our top campsites in the area include Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews). These sites offer popular amenities such as toilets, potable water, and the opportunity to enjoy a campfire. Plus, with an average price per night of $25 and options as low as $9, camping has never been more affordable. So lace up your climbing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Guntersville, Alabama.

97% (264)

Top-rated campgrounds near Guntersville

1. Sasquatch Farm

94%

(39)

49mi from Guntersville · 66 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Escape to 128 acres of natural beauty at Sasquatch Farm, your premier RV park and luxury camping destination near Chattanooga. Our 52 full hook-up RV sites accommodate rigs up to 75 feet with 50/30 amp service, water, and sewer connections. Included Amenities: FREE high-speed fiber Wi-Fi throughout the property FREE laundry facilities with 2 washers and 2 dryers FREE kayak and canoe rentals on our stocked catch-and-release lake Fenced dog park for your furry companions 5 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails for all skill levels Natural Attractions: 4 stunning waterfalls to discover Mysterious cave exploration Breathtaking bluff views with sunset picnic areas Stocked lake for fishing (no license required) Additional Features: Primitive tent camping sites ($25/night) Monthly RV rentals available 3 bathhouses with showers and tub Fire rings and picnic tables at each site On-site Piggy's Store with local goods and specialty items Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, Sasquatch Farm offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and natural wonder. Book your stay at Tennessee's hidden gem today!

2. LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

99%

(106)

35mi from Guntersville · 34 sites · Tents

We are the LittleRiver.US Moto Camp offering Moto Lodging (tent & cabin), Moto Rentals, Moto Training, and Moto Events. Our 40 acre property offers spacious camp sites and training areas. We also have a limited area for four wheeled vehicle camping for Moto Haulers, Climbers, Paddlers.

3. Dug Hill Moto & Outdo Shenanigans

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(9)

29mi from Guntersville · 56 sites · Tents, RVs

Monte Sano Mountain rises quietly above Huntsville, Alabama—an unflashy ridge of limestone and shadow that holds more history and wilderness than most who pass it ever realize. It is not a mountain of spectacle but of mood, of subtle discoveries, and of quiet resistance to modern noise. Its slopes are threaded with forgotten wagon paths, foot-worn trails, and the slow, unrelenting work of water. Caves open like cracks in time. Small waterfalls cut through dense forest and vanish into the ground. Towering trees—oak, hickory, and poplar—form a green cathedral overhead, filtering light in ways that feel reverent. In some pockets, the air still carries the chill of the earth itself. Beneath the surface runs a deeper story. Long before Huntsville pushed east, Monte Sano offered its elevation to the sick, the curious, and the stubborn. Tuberculosis patients came in the 19th century, seeking healing in the mountain’s clean, dry air. Naturalists cataloged rare plants here. Native peoples traveled and camped across its ridgelines, long before names were given or boundaries drawn. And yet, despite the time that has passed, the mountain remains unpolished—intact. For those who seek true solitude, a few primitive campsites are available through Hipcamp. These are not curated experiences. There are no toilets. No showers. No host waiting with coffee or gear. Just a trail, a flat spot in the woods, and the sound of your own boots on rock. It is camping reduced to its essential form: a place to lie down among trees and stars, with nothing between you and the mountain but time.

4. The Refuge

32mi from Guntersville · 1 site · Lodging

The Refuge is a luxurious cabin with 3 bedrooms (each with a queen sized bed), 2 full bathrooms, and an extra large living room with beautiful bay windows and cozy fireplace. There are also 2 porches to relax on, a grill, and fire pit, a good sized yard, and it sits just off of Little River Canyon. Other amenities include a full kitchen, washer and dryer, satellite tv, and high speed internet/wifi. Located within walking distance to great Rock Climbing Routes! Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a water park. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

5. Strattonooga

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(61)

31mi from Guntersville · 1 site · RV

Lovely, forested, water front, 1/2 acre lot located on the best cove Lake Weiss has to offer. Water, sewer, and electric hookup for RV. Drive through access for campers. Private dock! Lots of fun just minutes away: Terrapin creek, DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Pirates Bay Water Park all close by. Decks and docks restaurant is a short 2 minute drive or boat ride away. Cherokee Rock Village is a short 25 minute drive away.

6. Fort Bluff Camp Site

89%

(113)

27mi from Guntersville · 1 site · Tent

This camp site has one of the most beautiful bluff views in all of northern Alabama. The mounds located on the bluff date back 10,000-12,000 years ago to the paleo Indian era. You can hike for days and climb up and down the bluff to experience the base of the rocks. Camp with the Indian spirits.  This 10,000-12,000 year old Indian site with mounds created by the Indians is one of the most beautiful sites in Northern Alabama.  Bring a tent or sleep under the stars on this memorable bluff.  Hike over the 162 acres and scale the bluff for an exciting hike along the base of the rocks where Indians also camped long ago.

7. Haven of Hope

100%

(5)

35mi from Guntersville · 3 sites · Lodging

Named Haven of Hope, this 14-Acre Retreat Property offers Guests a peaceful experience near Little River Canyon National Preserve. Currently, Happy Glamper RV (sleeps 4), Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse (sleeps 7) and Serenity Escape Treehouse (sleeps 7) are available! Explore waterfalls, parks, shops, and restaurants. Relax by your own private fire pit with a cup of coffee and enjoy views through a canopy of trees. Take a nap in your own private double hammock. There are two easy walking trails - each perfect for picnics on the ground and access to a swing-for-two in the woods! One trail leads to a rippling brook that runs through the property. Deer and turkeys are spotted often near the creek! Renew, refresh, and be restored! Not long after you turn onto the private road that winds through the 14+ acre retreat called Haven of Hope, you will see Serenity Escape Treehouse on your right. Keep going and pass Rippling Brook Walking Trail on your left, and then Lost and Found Walking Trail on your right. Soon after, Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse will be on your left. Keep going up the mountain until you are greeted by the sight of a very large wooden deck and Happy Glamper RV under a permanent carport/awning shelter. Nearby is the Owner's temporary cabin and Sarsaparilla Lookout Workshop. And about 100 feet away are honeybee hives ("Haven of Honey - A Bee Resort").

Camper favorites near Guntersville

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Refuge

32mi from Guntersville · 1 site · Lodging

The Refuge is a luxurious cabin with 3 bedrooms (each with a queen sized bed), 2 full bathrooms, and an extra large living room with beautiful bay windows and cozy fireplace. There are also 2 porches to relax on, a grill, and fire pit, a good sized yard, and it sits just off of Little River Canyon. Other amenities include a full kitchen, washer and dryer, satellite tv, and high speed internet/wifi. Located within walking distance to great Rock Climbing Routes! Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a water park. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Strattonooga

99%

(61)

31mi from Guntersville · 1 site · RV

Lovely, forested, water front, 1/2 acre lot located on the best cove Lake Weiss has to offer. Water, sewer, and electric hookup for RV. Drive through access for campers. Private dock! Lots of fun just minutes away: Terrapin creek, DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Pirates Bay Water Park all close by. Decks and docks restaurant is a short 2 minute drive or boat ride away. Cherokee Rock Village is a short 25 minute drive away.

Fort Bluff Camp Site

89%

(113)

27mi from Guntersville · 1 site · Tent

This camp site has one of the most beautiful bluff views in all of northern Alabama. The mounds located on the bluff date back 10,000-12,000 years ago to the paleo Indian era. You can hike for days and climb up and down the bluff to experience the base of the rocks. Camp with the Indian spirits.  This 10,000-12,000 year old Indian site with mounds created by the Indians is one of the most beautiful sites in Northern Alabama.  Bring a tent or sleep under the stars on this memorable bluff.  Hike over the 162 acres and scale the bluff for an exciting hike along the base of the rocks where Indians also camped long ago.

Haven of Hope

100%

(5)

35mi from Guntersville · 3 sites · Lodging

Named Haven of Hope, this 14-Acre Retreat Property offers Guests a peaceful experience near Little River Canyon National Preserve. Currently, Happy Glamper RV (sleeps 4), Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse (sleeps 7) and Serenity Escape Treehouse (sleeps 7) are available! Explore waterfalls, parks, shops, and restaurants. Relax by your own private fire pit with a cup of coffee and enjoy views through a canopy of trees. Take a nap in your own private double hammock. There are two easy walking trails - each perfect for picnics on the ground and access to a swing-for-two in the woods! One trail leads to a rippling brook that runs through the property. Deer and turkeys are spotted often near the creek! Renew, refresh, and be restored! Not long after you turn onto the private road that winds through the 14+ acre retreat called Haven of Hope, you will see Serenity Escape Treehouse on your right. Keep going and pass Rippling Brook Walking Trail on your left, and then Lost and Found Walking Trail on your right. Soon after, Peaceful Hideaway Treehouse will be on your left. Keep going up the mountain until you are greeted by the sight of a very large wooden deck and Happy Glamper RV under a permanent carport/awning shelter. Nearby is the Owner's temporary cabin and Sarsaparilla Lookout Workshop. And about 100 feet away are honeybee hives ("Haven of Honey - A Bee Resort").

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Lane

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

We loved our stay at Little River Moto Camping! It’s a perfect location to visit DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon Park. The bathroom was a nice bonus! Thank you Giorgio for a great stay.

Joni

3 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Strattonooga

We enjoyed our thanksgiving stay. The location was perfect for day trips, close to a couple of different grocery options and local eateries. The hosts are helpful and responsive.

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Matthew

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fort Bluff Camp Site

I love this campsite. I think this was our 4th visit. It's an adventure to get out there but that's part of the fun if you know what to expect.

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Tyler

November 2025

Tent

1 night at LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

Giorgio was wonderful! I would definitely return if in the area!

Greg

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Fort Bluff Camp Site

Another amazing evening on the bluff. Quite, peaceful location with just enough off roading to get your vehicle dirty.

M

Matthew

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fort Bluff Camp Site

This was our 3rd or 4th trip to the site. It's a beautiful location and the road in is an (unmarked and unlabeled) adventure. I would ignore Chelsea H's advice- she clearly knows how to drive her 2wd CRV! We had a lifted Tundra in our group that took on so much mud it did an alternator on the way home and we had to have it towed....

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Marshall

October 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Strattonooga

Nice peaceful campsite would be a good place for swimming and hanging out on the dock.

A couple of the sites in the middle of the selection

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Sav

October 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

We loved tent camping at Little River Adventure Center. Access to a shower (during seasons where pipes won’t freeze) is something we aren’t used to, but warmly welcome! We feel like the sites offer a good amount of privacy especially if you get the first pick. We chose the very last site and it’s definitely the most secluded, and the easement allowed great stargazing. Great hiking access to DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon. We also drove 45 minutes over to Cloudland Canyon which was another great park to hike.

Kara

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

6 nights at Strattonooga

Incredible spot! We had a GREAT time! The dock and lake were amazing! So beautiful!!!

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Duncan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

Great site, very nice well appointed pitch areas that are all individually secluded, you could choose from wooded or non wooded areas, there is also a cool nature trial that runs around the large property, if you like motorcycle trail riding you can actually rent 250cc trail bikes on site, these can be used for riding the extensive trails very close by to take you to some stunning scenic areas. You are also situated very close to a beautiful 11 mile scenic byway with several vista points. This area would be great all year round especially in the Autumn. Also a great little shower and bath house, with more showers being installed and planned. Giorgio and his Wife Tiffany are very kind and gracious hosts.

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Brad

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

Very peaceful. Host was great. Sites were perfect. Bath house was rustic and completely functional .

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Ash

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Strattonooga

The best! We’ll be back soon! So relaxing and peaceful!

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Rachel

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Strattonooga

The place was so peaceful, and the owner was very easy to work with!

Marla

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

Giorgio was waiting for me when I finally arrived after 10 pm. He showed us to the campsites and let us pick one out. Slept great, made a pot of coffee at the restroom sink. Enjoyed a quiet morning, showered and headed on my way. Very close to Little River Canyon too.

Christian

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fort Bluff Camp Site

Awesome place. Loved the view and location. Will go back. You do need something with clearance to get to it. I didn't have to put it in 4wd.

Bob

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Sasquatch Farm

This campground is awesome. Quiet and an awesome dog park and lake and good hiking. We loved it . And the food in the local small town was sooooo good we had good time.

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Davy

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fort Bluff Camp Site

This site is beautiful! Sun set is amazing. You are on the side of a bluff all alone.

Catherine

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Strattonooga

The view of the lake was great! I loved being able to jump in & swim right off the dock. The site was plenty big for our camper, trucks and jet skis. Very nice campsite. Perfect to get you out on the lake. Shannon was very helpful when I emailed.

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Jacob

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sasquatch Farm

This spot has everything you want, showers, toilets, live music on certain days. Great little hiking trails that take you to the bottom of the valley where there’s some cool sites. Might have to brave the spiderwebs and mosquitoes to get there though. Big pond/lake you can swim in with a front desk and store for all your camping supply needs. I’d definitely come back here again.

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Michael

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

Giorgio and Little River Adventure Company are the absolute best!! Giorgio has a beautiful piece of property. The camp sites are well maintained and very spacious. We stayed in a deluxe site with a fire ring and picnic table. The little bath house was an awesome bonus with hot water! There is a short trail on the property than follows a nice little creak. Giorgio also has fire wood for sale. The property is very close to all kinds of things to do in Little River Canyon and DeSoto State Park. We will definitely be back. Thank you Giorgio!!