The best campgrounds near Montgomery, Alabama with hiking

Montgomery’s hiking scene delivers, with over 690 spots where you can camp out and hit the trails. Average nightly rates hover around $35, but you’ll find sites dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just offer a place to sleep—they give you access to miles of hiking, plus fishing and horseback riding if you want to mix it up. Campfires are allowed at most sites, and you’ll usually have showers and toilets on hand. Start with a local favorite: Peace, Ponies, Ponds @ Pinchona (28 reviews) sits right by the water, perfect for a morning stretch before you tackle the trails. Or check out Buck Creek Junction (9 reviews) and its sister site Buck Creek Junction (7 reviews) for easy access to quiet woods and open sky. Montgomery’s trails range from flat riverside rambles to steep, rooty climbs, so pick your challenge. Bring decent boots—the red clay gets slick after rain.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Montgomery’s hiking scene delivers, with over 690 spots where you can camp out and hit the trails. Average nightly rates hover around $35, but you’ll find sites dipping as low as $20. Campsites here don’t just offer a place to sleep—they give you access to miles of hiking, plus fishing and horseback riding if you want to mix it up. Campfires are allowed at most sites, and you’ll usually have showers and toilets on hand. Start with a local favorite: Peace, Ponies, Ponds @ Pinchona (28 reviews) sits right by the water, perfect for a morning stretch before you tackle the trails. Or check out Buck Creek Junction (9 reviews) and its sister site Buck Creek Junction (7 reviews) for easy access to quiet woods and open sky. Montgomery’s trails range from flat riverside rambles to steep, rooty climbs, so pick your challenge. Bring decent boots—the red clay gets slick after rain.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. hideaway cove

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28mi from Montgomery · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Reeltown, AL

12 secluded acres .. Waterfront, with cove for your enjoyment. Watch eagles mate, forage for mushrooms and enjoy the songs of the birds. Make a fire by the shore whilst reeling in Catfish for the eating. It is so quiet, it is loud. It is the perfect place to disconnect. Essentially, just you , your people and nature.

2. Peace, Ponies, Ponds @ Pinchona

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12mi from Montgomery · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Hope Hull, AL

Quiet laid back horse farm that features nature trails through woods, a pond to fish and a creek to explore. Horses dot the landscape to add a serene calming atmosphere. Two camp sites that are adjacent to a 3 acre pond. Fishing for bream and catfish is available. Wild life grace the property including deer, turkey, hawks, herons, egrets, snakes , raccoon, armadillo, fox, squirrels and possums. Located 20 minutes from downtown historic Montgomery, Alabama the birthplace of the civil war and civil rights movement. The Legacy Museum, Old Alabama Town, Zelda and F Scot Fitzgerald Museum, Riverwalk Stadium Home of the Biscuits, Riverboat rides and Hank Williams gravesite. Numerous restaurants with a variety of cuisines. Minutes away from Safari Park.

3. Buck Creek Junction

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42mi from Montgomery · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Dadeville, AL

Learn more about this land:We have accessibility to Lake Martin! Kayak rentals, swimming area with beach, , fishing, grilling, campfire area, hunting, boat ramp available, and a dock for boats. Update: We are strictly primitive with no bathhouse, we have a porta potty for usage May-September. Also our swimming area dries up with the Lake being lowered late October-early March . But can still have water usage for boat/kayak thru boat ramp across street.

4. Alabama Outdoor Adventure

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30mi from Montgomery · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Marbury, AL

Learn more about this land:Beautiful Alabama outdoors! Conveniently located just 3 miles off the Verbena exit. Easy to locate and friendly locals. You have the entire 20 acres to explore trails for walking, riding, amazing sky views, safe gated community, clean, respectful environment, and all the southern hospitality you would expect. We invite those who own a off-road vehicle (ATV or MOTORCYCLE) to come spend the day enjoying 20 acres to ride on. Clear your mind of any stress this year has brought upon you and make plans to stay with us.

5. Buck Creek Junction

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42mi from Montgomery · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Dadeville, AL

We are located off a slew of the Beautiful Lake Martin We offer primitive camping with waterfront lots, fishing, hunting, swimming, kayak rentals. Learn more about this land: We have a beach swimming area, , horseshoe pit, porta potty, porta shower, boat ramp, dock, dogs allowed, and kayaks for rent. Can fish, swim, hunt. We are located on a slew off Lake Martin. Campers get free usage of pedal boat.

Public campgrounds near Montgomery

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Wind Creek Campground

41mi from Montgomery · 598 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wind Creek State Park

Paul M Grist Campground

46mi from Montgomery · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Paul M Grist State Park

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Chewacla Campground

48mi from Montgomery · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chewacla State Park

Stories from the community

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Isabella

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to hideaway cove

My husband and I had the best time celebrating the long holiday weekend at hideaway cove. We were able to bring our senior dog and were so impressed with the layout and everything that was provided. We slept comfortably even in chillier weather, and made sure to take advantage of the canoe. The lake was gorgeous and we fell in love with the area. I definitely recommend!

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Katherine

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Buck Creek Junction

Had a blast! Relaxing and quiet. Perfect for camping with a small group of friends

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Shane

July 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Buck Creek Junction

Good access to put in some kayaks. Little bit of road noise during the day, but not much at night.

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Danielle

June 2025

Weekend Trip to hideaway cove

Hideaway cove was amazing for a quick escape into serenity!

Beth

November 2024

16 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Peace, Ponies, Ponds @ Pinchona

What a beautiful, peaceful spot! We pulled in after dark but it was easy to find and beautiful by the lake. Woke up to horses across and next to us after listening to some serious fish and beaver? slapping around in the pond at night! It was perfect☺️