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Best Hipcamps in Alabama
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Best in Alabama: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Matthew is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class B RVs, and campervans
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No cars, truck campers, rooftop tents, class A RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
4WD recommended
RV/tent site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
No potable water
No showers
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 11:00 AM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
100%
(59)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
100% Recommend60 ratings · 47 reviews
Such a beautiful, serene place. Very easy to get to, especially if from central Alabama. You literally drive right up. The route to is well maintained once off of paved road. Part gravel, part dirt. Can tell it’s been driven on a lot so well packed. Wet weather may be tricky for two wheel drives but most of the time should be no problem. Will be returning, highly recommend.
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Jesse M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
We loved it! Beautiful place and the water was so clear even after a good rain.
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Chelsea P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Directions to the campsite was spot on, the youtube video helps out tremendously. Awesome private campsite. No worries, no problems. A lot of wildlife, the creek was extra fun! The cable tied up between the trees was very helpful, I hung my camplights on it. Level sight perfect for overlanding or tent camping.
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Lori M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Great, private site right along the creek. We had a great time playing in the water and the stars were amazing! So nice to have privacy and solitude and the location is close to Riverside Fly Shop if you plan to fly fish while in the area. Only complaints were vehicles driving nearby even later at night, perhaps ATV's, dogs and gunshots. All familiar country sounds, but worth mentioning for those seeking quiet. Still, it was peaceful and we would go back.
Kristin T.
7 reviews
Very secluded and idyllic. You'll sleep under the stars with the sound of water flowing next to you.
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Jimi J.
4 months on Hipcamp
Got to take advantage of a couple unseasonably warm Feb days so I headed up to Bug Tussell. What a great camp spot. Loved the drive down the gravel road. The side of the mountain was cool and saw a nice size buck. Then driving thru hay fields was fun. The hay field was wonderful to just go find a cleared spot and look up at the sky.
Even in the dead of winter, the trees & creek were beautiful.
Looking forward to booking in the Spring, Summer and Fall.
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Deana P.
6 reviews
I really enjoyed this campsite. The drive in was very straightforward (especially if you watch the YouTube video). The creek was low since we haven't had any rain lately. It was extremely private- some occasional far off car noise and dogs barking but otherwise a wonderful spot in the woods. Plenty of room for multiple tents or vehicles. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Matthew F.
12 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Awesome place, every time we go it gets better! We will definitely go back.
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Chris S.
10 months on Hipcamp
This was a great hidden gem! We had a wonderful weekend! We will be back! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot!
The creek was spectacular!!!
Our favorite part!
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Kit S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Really great camp spot. Butterflies, beautiful creek and magical all around. Completely surrounded by nature. Spent the day in the water and the evening watching fireflies all throughout the trees.
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Lanna L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
One of the best campsites my husband and I have stayed at for sure! Absolutely beautiful and private, and we’d defiantly stay there again. We did get flooded out though so if you are staying during the rainy season I’d keep an eye on the creek but other than that it was the perfect site.
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Kay Lee M.
9 reviews
Super fun spot to camp, extremely private & tucked away. Be mindful of your tent placement if rain is in the forecast as half the campsite floods 2-3” of water (found out the hard way!) haha! Makes for a better story later on. The creek is amazing & the drive down into the site is so fun.
Bradley S.
2 reviews
Big Tussle Creek was a very fun experience for my family this Easter Weekend. Even our 4 year old had a blast on the creek walks and swimming. Definitely will be back!
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Garrett C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Matthew’s spot is awesome! Very private with plenty of room. The creek is amazing and the sound of the rolling water is great for sleeping. Matthew is a great host and we’ll definitely be back!
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Jason T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Amazing camp spot. Falling asleep to the sound of the running creek water was awesome.
Jordan S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
16 ft campervan · With pets ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Gorgeous dispersed camping spot, with a large flat area easy to drive in. I took a perfect long creek walk with my dog, and didn’t see or hear anything but wildlife. I also love the huge open field nearby, where you can see a billion stars! Probably best to have an AWD/4WD vehicle for the steep gravel road, or at least a bit of clearance, and be sure to look at the directions ahead of time, but the host was very responsive to questions as well.
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Josie T.
3 reviews
Fantastic primitive camp site. Secluded on the banks of Doresy Creek in a beautifully shaded woody area where the site is cleaned off and the trails were nicely mowed and well kept. Site has a fir pit and plenty of room for tents and vehicles.
The property has abundance of wild life, flora and hiking and exploring opportunities. We had complete privacy the 3 days we stayed. We would definitely like to camp here again.
John Ed B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Matthew's camp site is the perfect place to get away from the noise and demands of everyday life. It is accessible by car and far enough away that we never even heard noise from the highway. The creek water is cool enough to beat the heat even while temps were high 90s. The kids played in the water, walked upstream, and chased minnows. We had a blast!
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Jyll G.
2 years on Hipcamp
A beautiful quiet secluded camp site. The trees provide the perfect amount of shade and the sound of the water from the creek was perfect!
The campsite is well laid out and very dog friendly!
Matthew was very helpful and his YouTube video for the drive into the campsite made getting to the site a breeze.
Can’t wait to get my kids out here for another trip!
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Christopher P.
2 reviews
We loved this little piece of paradise. It’s tucked away and private which made it so nice to let our kids and dogs play. The creek was beautiful and we spent a lot of our time exploring the area and examining all of the little critters that called the creek home. The campsite was comfortable and shaded and the sound of the creek flowing was a lullaby as we slept. I would definitely recommend and I hope we get to visit again soon!
Heaven L.
2 reviews
This site was such a hidden gem! You drove a gravel road pretty far back into their property to a really well laid out little campsite by the water. Would recommend 4wd/awd and come while still light out as it may be hard to navigate at dark. They had a cable already up for my pup and campfire circle set up. We had 5 tents set up and had plenty of room! The pups loved the shallow water and were living their best life. It was right at 50 minutes from Birmingham so it was a super easy distance for our group. Would highly recommend!!
Sydney R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
16 ft campervan ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
If you want peace and quiet camp here! Very beautiful on a small river.You have acres to yourself,was nice to let the dog unleashed and not worry.
Second time camping here and will be back
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Dana P.
10 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
We spent 2 nights at the site and loved it. Lots of places to go hiking and explore and the kids loved the river.
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Christopher S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
Beautiful place. Very private just as we wanted .
Recommend!
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Natalia B.
14 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
13 ft pop-up camper ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Beautiful campsite tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy the sounds of nature throughout the day. Perfect campsite and can't wait to come back.
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Shelby H.
4 reviews
This easy-to-find, secluded spot is the perfect setting for an enchanting getaway. You’ll find enough room by the beautiful creek to set up any camp size. Cell service wasn’t an issue (AT&T), though we barely used it; there’s enough here to keep you entertained. Make sure you you do some stargazing in the field just above the camp. It’s amazing!
Also, if you have an FM radio and position it well, you’ll pick up two of the best classic country music stations I’ve ever heard: 88.5 and 105.7.
Thomas B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Loved it! Perfect quiet secluded primitive site by a cool flowing creek. Bugs were minimum. AT&T had service but T Mobile did not. Contactless checking with easy communication with host if needed. Shaded clearing protects your camp from heat but there are plenty of clearings to get sun and charge solar. We never wanted to leave.
Louanne B.
3 years on Hipcamp
This spot was perfect for my family, dogs and 16 ft camper. We dry camped in the camper and had no issues. There was plenty of room to turn around and plenty of room at the campsite for the kids to ride their bikes. We went up and down the creek and walked up the big field and looked at the stars. We have camped all over the country and this was by far the cleanest campspot weve ever stayed at. We saw bugs with 4 wings that looked like faries and did alot of cooking. AWESOME PLACE and cant wait to go back. 4wheel drive is needed to pull a camper back up the road in the gravel which was no issues since thats how we roll... thanks again
Ryan M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Beautiful place. Totally private. 10/10 will definitely stay here again. Matthew was easy to work with never had to see any one just drove in set up and then drove back out the next day.
Anthony E.
3 years on Hipcamp
Great spot and very secluded. Takes a few minutes to get into the camping area but very much worth it. I camped solo but could easily handle a fairly large group comfortably. Looking forward to going back soon!
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Matt H.
3 reviews
Location
Colony, Cullman, Alabama, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Matthew C.
Joined in October 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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