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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Bug Tussle Creek Bend
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100% Recommend54 ratings · 41 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.
10 reviews
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· 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.
3 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
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· 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.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· 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.
9 months 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
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· 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
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· 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.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· 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.
1 year 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
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· 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.
7 reviews
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· 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
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· 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.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· 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.
2 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
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· 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.
2 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
This place is STUNNING! Very remote!! Very!! My new dog ran off into the woods there . I guess he didn't want to leave. If ya see him, his name is Bo and he's a good boy.
Shannon D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
18 ft campervan ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
This site is awesome..totally away from it all.Beautiful creek..fall asleep to the sound of the rapids.Stayed in April..warmer months would be great to get into the water..
Matthew was easy to work with..made sure we got down into the camp with our conversion van
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Dana P.
7 reviews
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· April 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Privacy. Our one must have for our camping. Bug Tussle has it. One of the very few places we’ve found with true privacy combined with easy car access. Plenty of space to set up. Kids loved playing in the creek. Parents loved sitting back and doing nothing. First time will not be last time.
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Pete W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Solid place! Will be back next time I get the chance.
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Jonathan P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
This place is an amazing camping/ hiking spot. The best sleep I've had in years. The night sounds are incredible with the water flowing. I sure hope to make it back soon.
Nelson A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent ·
Bug Tussle Creek Bend
Great place, we will definitely be going again in the future.
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Christopher S.
2 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 August 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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