The best campgrounds near Sand Rock, Alabama with climbing

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're a climbing enthusiast looking for the perfect camping experience near Sand Rock, Alabama, you're in luck. We offer over 720 options specifically tailored to your activity preference. With options as low as $9 per night, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites like Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews) for highly recommended experiences. Enjoy popular amenities such as pets, potable water, and campfires, and take part in exciting activities like wildlife watching, horseback riding, and paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable climbing adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're a climbing enthusiast looking for the perfect camping experience near Sand Rock, Alabama, you're in luck. We offer over 720 options specifically tailored to your activity preference. With options as low as $9 per night, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites like Parksland Retreat (281 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews) for highly recommended experiences. Enjoy popular amenities such as pets, potable water, and campfires, and take part in exciting activities like wildlife watching, horseback riding, and paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable climbing adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

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46mi from Sand Rock · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Chickamauga, GA

Are you trying to talk your spouse into moving to a farm and starting your own homestead? Come spend time on a real working farmstead. Spend your days petting goats, feeding snacks to the pigs, and listening to cows moo in the field. Collect your own eggs from the coop and fresh veggies from the garden. Meet Fergus and Ellie, our Scottish Highland calves. Then hang out by the campfire or swing in a hammock in the evenings. Take a tour of our 12 acres and learn the ins and outs of homesteading. We are a first-generation farm and we love sharing our passion. You’ll be picking out a farm of your own in no time! Includes 30 or 50 amp hook-ups, septic, water, and wi-fi. Just a few miles from Cloudland Canyon State Park and historic downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Chickamauga, Georgia.

2. Sasquatch Farm

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54mi from Sand Rock · 66 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Orme, TN

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!

3. LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

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14mi from Sand Rock · 34 sites · Tents · Fort Payne, AL

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.

4. Talladega National Forest

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126 sites · Maplesville, Alabama

High speed, Nascar style outdoor adventure is so abundant at Talladega National Forest, we’re pretty sure Ricky Bobby spends his days here. Feel the wind in your hair on the Kentuck OHV or Sylaward Mountain Bike Trails. If you’re wanting more solitude, try hiking the challenging Odum Point where dwarf trees dot the landscape. Stunning laurels and huckleberry bushes will greet trail riders in the spring, and camping is as perfect as it gets with fall foliage greeting you in the autumn. Waterfalls, rugged ridgetops, and shady hollers ensure there’s no need to get hopped up on mountain dew; Talladega will have you hopped on adventure before you can say “shake and bake”!

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5. Cloudland Canyon State Park

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36 sites · Trenton, Georgia

Explore a waterfall-strewn canyon and sweeping views of the Appalachians in one day.

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6. The Refuge

8.8mi from Sand Rock · 1 site · Lodging · Fort Payne, AL

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.

7. Forest at Sand Mountain

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43mi from Sand Rock · 4 sites · Tents · Trenton, GA

22 acres of Private, Magickal forest spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain. The mountain has several natural terraces and flat areas suitable for campers to choose from including a nice spot overlooking a rock garden. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a cave. It has a colorful collection of lichen growing in it and we have named it our 'Mandala cave'. The cave is great for meditation. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available upon request. This is raw land & raw forest. If you enjoy bush craft, there is plenty of material for you to build a lean-to, tipi, or structure of choice. Trees range from poplar to multiple species of oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy as we've never seen any predators, but there is a slight chance there could be some around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle.

8. Strattonooga

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3.2mi from Sand Rock · 1 site · RV · Leesburg, AL

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.

9. Haven of Hope

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15mi from Sand Rock · 3 sites · Lodging · Fort Payne, AL

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").

10. Time Away RV Resort

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48mi from Sand Rock · 10 sites · Lincoln, AL

Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Learn more about this land:Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Enjoy family friendly fun such as swimming, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, walking trail playground and nearby amenities such as fishing, ATV trails, site seeing, hiking and much more!

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Camper favorites near Sand Rock

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Refuge

8.8mi from Sand Rock · 1 site · Lodging · Fort Payne, AL

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.

Forest at Sand Mountain

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43mi from Sand Rock · 4 sites · Tents · Trenton, GA

22 acres of Private, Magickal forest spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain. The mountain has several natural terraces and flat areas suitable for campers to choose from including a nice spot overlooking a rock garden. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a cave. It has a colorful collection of lichen growing in it and we have named it our 'Mandala cave'. The cave is great for meditation. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available upon request. This is raw land & raw forest. If you enjoy bush craft, there is plenty of material for you to build a lean-to, tipi, or structure of choice. Trees range from poplar to multiple species of oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy as we've never seen any predators, but there is a slight chance there could be some around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle.

Strattonooga

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3.2mi from Sand Rock · 1 site · RV · Leesburg, AL

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.

Haven of Hope

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15mi from Sand Rock · 3 sites · Lodging · Fort Payne, AL

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").

Time Away RV Resort

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48mi from Sand Rock · 10 sites · Lincoln, AL

Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Learn more about this land:Located near I20 and a short walk to Talladega racetrack offering large 40 x 75 gravel, full hook-up, pull-thru RV sites. Enjoy family friendly fun such as swimming, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, walking trail playground and nearby amenities such as fishing, ATV trails, site seeing, hiking and much more!

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Public campgrounds near Sand Rock

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Coleman Lake Recreation Area

33mi from Sand Rock · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Talladega National Forest

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Pine Glen Recreation Area

36mi from Sand Rock · 21 sites · in Talladega National Forest

Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp

37mi from Sand Rock · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Talladega National Forest

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Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

44mi from Sand Rock · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cloudland Canyon State Park

Stories from the community

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Katherine

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Great location and appreciate the bathroom and fire pit. But the friendly farm animals stole the show! A unique experience that we'd definitely recommend

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Tyler

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at LittleRiver.US Moto Camp

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

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Janet

3 weeks ago

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

I loved the animals and tree swing. We had a slight problem with electricity. Owner was extremely responsive and problem was fixed within 30 minutes. Great place

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Michelle

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Took my six year-old granddaughter for her first camping trip here and we had so much fun! The animals were, of course, the highlight of our stay, but we also loved the accommodations and safety aspect of staying on Jannas property. 10 out of 10 recommend!

Roxanne

3 weeks ago

32 ft toy hauler

With pets

2 nights at Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Very quiet and relaxing, great place to kick back and enjoy the scene

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Mackenzi

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

We loved tent camping at Magnolia Campground. It was the real farm experience where you can camp with cows, donkeys, goats, miniature horses, kittens, and chickens. We will be returning!!

Kyle

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Awesome lidyllic lil farm setup…. Luckily waking up with the animals. Quiet and a full hookup under a magnolia tree…. What more could you ask for?!?!

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Christie

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

We loved our stay on Janna's land! She was so welcoming and helpful. We can't wait to come back!

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Juliana

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING!! Janna was great host and helped us with everything we needed! All the animals on the property were so friendly as well, 11/10 would recommend :)

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Tamara

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

We loved the idyllic site with the farm animals roaming around. Very private and convenient to reach. The owner was super friendly and very reactive to any request we had. We’d book there again anytime if we’d come back to this area

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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!!!

Sarah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

It was a great camping trip for our little ones. They loved petting the animals and waking up to see the ponies in our camp sight. The animals were very friendly.

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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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Amber

October 2025

8 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Magnolia is such a magical place to stay!! So many cute friendly farm animals to greet you! Good communication with the host. Accommodating, easy to talk to, kind. The amenities were nice and heated! Thanks for sharing your space with us :)

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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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Aspen

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

I had the absolute best time camping here with my best friend and my two-year-old daughter. We were the only campers and were treated by the ponies and donkeys grazing in our tent pasture. The Highland cows were as cute as could be and very close by, as was a stunning, large cow. Janna was incredibly nice. Responded fast to any message and gave us tours around the animals and to the back of her house, where the goats and pigs were staying. We got the whole place to ourselves, but there would’ve been plenty of room if other campers were there too. Having a picnic table to use was a nice treat (and safe haven for my toddler who was scared of the dark animals). The bathroom was clean and wonderful to have close by. My friend slept perfectly but my 2 year old and I were up late with kittens climbing over the tent. It was mostly funny since they were so cute, and I don’t expect to sleep perfectly when camping anyways. They eventually settled, on our tent, and slept directly above my friend’s head. The memory of that and stories to tell completely make up for the late night. My daughter never quite warmed up to it, but now that we’re back home, she’s talking nonstop about the ponies and donkeys and cows and how much she loves them. Throughout our stay, she would randomly yell, “I’m having so much fun!!” Despite being stranded on the picnic table LOL. Cannot wait to come back!!!!

Savannah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

Janna was super sweet and was quick to get us all set up! We tent camped but ended up in the first rv spot because it was a slow night and that space was most convenient for us. We absolutely LOVED having the donkeys, mini horses, and kittens running up to our tent and spending time with us. The kittens even slept with us because they didn’t give us a choice; It was adorable. We ended up with escaped goats running around at the end and our six year old loved the baby one. This site was super close to some amazing and inexpensive restaurants and Cloudland State Park. It’s definitely on our list to come back to!