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Turkey Track Retreat

Hosted by Jim · Fruithurst, Alabama

10 guests max · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet

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Private, quiet, off-grid, trails, wildlife, a creek, camping, authentic. The cabin sits in the middle of a ten-acre property adjacent to the Talladega National Forest. It is located eight miles north of the small town of Heflin, Alabama, which is about an hour and a half from the metro areas of Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. Off a small county road, a private half-mile gravel road leads to the property’s end. The cabin is surrounded by hundreds of square miles of forest. To the west, directly behind the cabin, there are over nine miles of continuous forest before reaching a hard-top road, and beyond that, over six miles to the next road. To the north, there are over sixty miles of continuous forest to the next road. Pinhoti Trailheads are nearby. The ten acres is mostly forested, and all surrounding properties are similarly wooded. The back side of the property is bordered by a year-round creek. There are two open meadows, one of which is a pawpaw orchard. Trails and a covered pavilion are located down by the creek. In season, you can enjoy blueberries, blackberries, and muscadines. Because the property is so remote—and because the surrounding areas adhere to International Dark Sky standards—you can enjoy spectacular stargazing on clear nights. If you are looking for an off-grid experience in a forest and a quiet place to get away, this is the place for you. For more information, visit our website at: [xxxxxxxx]It took us over ten years to build the cabin. We did most of the work ourselves buying materials and equipment as the budget allowed. The idea was always simple living, independence from the grid, and affordability. The defining ethic was always: "this is camping!" We often get asked: when are you going to get AC or city water? Our answer is "never." So our guests are those who want peace and quiet, and who want to experience the reality of limited resource usage: solar-powered electricity, rainwater, wood heat. Yes we do use propane gas from a tank to run the refrigerator, but it uses only a tiny The cabin is situated in the middle of the ten acres. There's a trail leading to the upper meadow and a trail down to the pawpaw orchard, porch, composting outhouse, and creek. The cabin has two private sleeping areas that can accommodate four comfortably but there is enough room to handle up to eight. There is a fully functional kitchen/dining area and a comfortable main space. In front of the cabin there is a covered porch and out back is a deck reaching out into the forest. The cabin is completely off grid. Electricity is provided by solar power. There is only enough power for lights in the evening and to keep devices charged up. Rainwater is collected in a cistern which is mostly used for flushing the toilet which goes to a septic system. Instructions are provided for sanitizing cistern water for other uses. We will provide drinking water but also recommend that you bring a supply of potable water. In the kitchen the stove utilizes a 9-volt battery for ignition. There is a refrigerator/freezer, a grill on the front porch, and a vented space heater in the cabin. All use propane from an off-grid tank. In the colder months heat is provided by a wood burning stove and the space heater. Note that there is no Air Conditioning, however the cabin is well shaded and naturally cooler from the nearby forest. Battery powered fans are available to keep the air circulating. Also there is a campfire area close to the cabin. Cel service is good. So using your phone for Internet connectivity works well. There is more or less unlimited parking space. And there is an RV parking pad that can handle any size rig, however there are no RV utilities set up at this time.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

10 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace, private

Toilet available

Flush toilet, composting toilet

No pets

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, oven, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. Also propane grill provided on the back deck.

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from spigot. We will supply potable water that should last a couple of days. Cistern water will have to be sanitized.

No showers

There is a tub. Water supplied from the cistern can be sanitized.

No wifi

There is good cel service.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Late check-out may be available

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 10 vehicles

2WD accessible

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.

Lodging

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Off-Grid Cabin

Cabin · Sleeps 10 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 toilet

It took us over ten years to build the cabin. We did most of the work ourselves buying materials and equipment as the budget allowed. The idea was always simple living, independence from the grid, and affordability. The defining ethic was always: "this is camping!" We often get asked: when are you going to get AC or city water? Our answer is "never." So our guests are those who want peace and quiet, and who want to experience the reality of limited resource usage: solar-powered electricity, rainwater, wood heat. Yes we do use propane gas from a tank to run the refrigerator, but it uses only a tiny The cabin is situated in the middle of the ten acres. There's a trail leading to the upper meadow and a trail down to the pawpaw orchard, porch, composting outhouse, and creek. The cabin has two private sleeping areas that can accommodate four comfortably but there is enough room to handle up to eight. There is a fully functional kitchen/dining area and a comfortable main space. In front of the cabin there is a covered porch and out back is a deck reaching out into the forest. The cabin is completely off grid. Electricity is provided by solar power. There is only enough power for lights in the evening and to keep devices charged up. Rainwater is collected in a cistern which is mostly used for flushing the toilet which goes to a septic system. Instructions are provided for sanitizing cistern water for other uses. We will provide drinking water but also recommend that you bring a supply of potable water. In the kitchen the stove utilizes a 9-volt battery for ignition. There is a refrigerator/freezer, a grill on the front porch, and a vented space heater in the cabin. All use propane from an off-grid tank. In the colder months heat is provided by a wood burning stove and the space heater. Note that there is no Air Conditioning, however the cabin is well shaded and naturally cooler from the nearby forest. Battery powered fans are available to keep the air circulating. Also there is a campfire area close to the cabin. Cel service is good. So using your phone for Internet connectivity works well. There is more or less unlimited parking space. And there is an RV parking pad that can handle any size rig, however there are no RV utilities set up at this time.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No showers

Picnic table

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Location

Fruithurst, Cleburne County, Alabama, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jim A.

Joined in February 2026

Turkey Track Retreat

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Hosted by Jim A.

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