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Jacque
November 2025
Tent
Another stop at a The Perfect 6. Nice peaceful spot. This time I had enough time to fish in the pond. What a way to spend the afternoon. I'll be back next time I'm coming through.
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Jacque
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful piece of property! Nice and peaceful. Brian responded quickly when I messaged him asking about the weather. He has a nice gravel pad beside their barn, so rain was no problem. I will stop here again on my way from Texas to Virginia.
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Selena
October 2025
44 ft fifth wheel
Rachel was so very sweet and the site was private and had what we needed. It was in close proximity to downtown Prattville which was important to us! I would recommend and I have recommended!
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Josh
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Very easy to access and well maintained. Overall great place.
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Todd
October 2025
38 ft travel trailer
With kids
This campsite is truly a hidden gem! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how clean, well-kept, and scenic everything was. The site are spacious with plenty of shade, and the natural surroundings are breathtaking — a mix of tall trees and a peaceful water view that makes you instantly relax.
The amenities were excellent —convenient hookups, a picnic table and fire pit. We loved how quiet it was at night; you could hear the crickets and the crackle of the fire instead of traffic or noise. Brian was so friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. You can really tell he cares about keeping the place beautiful and family-friendly. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. Highly recommend to anyone who loves camping, nature, and a little peace of mind.
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Kathy
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Group trip
We had a fantastic stay! The location is perfect—quiet and peaceful, yet just a few minutes from downtown and Northport. Brian was an excellent host and very communicative. Heads up for RV travelers: the gravel driveway is steep, and we needed 4WD to get our 25-foot camper up. Just be prepared if you have a larger rig.
We’ll definitely be back!
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Morgan
October 2025
23 ft Class C
With pets
Easy to find. Nice level, private campsite. Feels tucked away, but actually quite close to everything. Communicative and friendly host.
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Shawn
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
It was a nice spot to spend the night, had a power hookup and nice view of the pond.
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Chris
October 2025
31 ft Class A
With kids
Nice, quiet, level site with easy access to campus. Would definitely book again.
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Karen
October 2025
19 ft campervan
Location was quiet and beautiful. Brian stopped by to make sure all was well with us. I would highly recommend this location.
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Tammi
September 2025
Tent
Great location. The kids loved running around. Great communication with Brian before and during our stay.
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Gary
September 2025
45 ft travel trailer
We found the host very friendly. Ross met us and directed us to site 1 . We were able to hook up to 30amp/50 amp service. Water and sewer hook up Such a beautiful site, especially as the sun was setting over a small pond. Horses in the background made a perfect picture. Very quite and easily accessible. I would definitely recommend!
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John & Angela
September 2025
39 ft fifth wheel
With pets
We had such a fun and memorable stay at Happy Hoves! Our visit even included a surprise guest—a curious goat who wandered in to check out our site. While he wasn’t Brian’s goat, our host was quick to step in and try to catch him and figure out where he belonged. It made for a lighthearted and unforgettable twist to our trip, and we appreciated how attentive and responsive Brian was.
The hosts were genuinely friendly, helpful, and easy to reach, which made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. The location was also great for us—we were even able to Uber to a concert nearby, which was a huge bonus.
Our hilltop site was one driveway down from the GPS address, just up the paved road on the left. Once we had the directions, it was easy to find. The spot itself was peaceful and scenic, a perfect mix of privacy and open views. We did need to use leveling blocks for our rig since the site had a bit of slope, but that was no issue and pretty typical for hillside camping.
Between the welcoming hosts, the convenient location, and our unique goat encounter, this stay will definitely be one we remember. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend Happy Hoves to anyone looking for a friendly, scenic, and well-located Hipcamp spot.
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James
September 2025
28 ft Class C
Group trip
We had a great stay very quiet had a deer visit us this morning host was great to work with very responsive old messages. We stayed there to go to the game. Uber was there to pick us up in five minutes had the city convenience with the country lifestyle?
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Terry
July 2025
21 ft Class B
With kids
This was a great experience. Brian and his wife were very friendly and made our overnight stay comfortable and enjoyable. There was even a special event that made our stop extra meaningful for our 7-year-old granddaughter. Just hours before our arrival, one of their goats had 2 kids! Our granddaughter was able to hold and cuddle the newborns. We even stopped by the next morning on the way out to say goodbye to the newborns.
The site up on the hill (earlier rain made the field too wet) was perfect.
Thanks Brian!
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Kitchen
July 2025
Tent
I've stayed at Happy Hooves twice now and i absolutely love the spot and will definitely stay again!
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June 2025
Tent
Amazing stay, quiet and comfortable will definitely be staying again.
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Melinda
June 2025
32 ft travel trailer
With pets
Before we arrived, Brian let us know the field was really muddy from the rain, so he moved us to the hill, which had an awesome view of the wooded neighborhood and the night sky was amazing. He met us as we pulled in to make sure we were ok. Although the hill was in the open, it still offered privacy, as it was surrounded by the forest. The only issue was that the gravel was black and grey, and without shade, the a/c in our camper had a hard time keeping us cool during the day. We visited the goats, and Brian's wife, Katie, was very pleasant and allowed us in the field to interact with them (the goats were a little shy though). I would highly recommend Happy Hooves Farm and would love to stay again.
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Christy
May 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great spot! The view is lovely, it’s a nice level site with power and water and privacy. The host was great with communication and very welcoming to us. We had a fantastic time.
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Samantha
April 2025
Tent
Absolutely amazing site especially considering they just had severe weather and not even a 2 miles up the rd a tornado came through. Rocky provided a fool-proof fire set up, maintained and level site, saw we were a little confused from our headlights and came out and guided us in. He could charge double and we’d still come back!
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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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· November 2025
This is a nice place to go and get away from the real world and connect with nature!
Toney R.
2 reviews
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· September 2020
Camped here November 2019. Arrived late and set up in the dark. Woke up to discover I was parked by the lake with a view of reflecting fall foliage and mist. Gorgeous location, not many people in Nov. as temps in early morning were low 30s. Hookups included water and electric and there was dump station. (Also tent camping.) Individual shower rooms had good hot water. Only stayed 3 days because temps were dropping to 20s.
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Scherry D.
5 years on Hipcamp
April 2020
One of our favorite places to camp in Talledega National Forest! Nice, shady spots along a clear, cool stream with easy access to hiking trails. Not a lot of privacy between campsites, but it hasn't been an issue for us when we've camped in early Spring because the campground hasn't been full. It's a bit of a drive on Forest Service roads to get there, but the views are nice and it makes for a relatively quiet campground.
Amy S.
8 years on Hipcamp
September 2018
been deer hunting here for years
Ricky W.
7 years on Hipcamp
June 2016
So the good with this campground also lends itself to the bad. There is a lot of space in each of the camping sites but this openness and flatness lends itself to people hauling in everything and the kitchen sink to set up "camp". We had everything from radios, clanking horse shoes for hours on end, babies, chainsaws, and dogs making all kinds of racket. It's an absolutely beautiful spot with tons of great canopy but little to no cover in between all of the sites. Outside of a holiday weekend I imagine it would be quite peaceful. It's adjacent to the pinhoti trail so hiking is abundant!
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Chris F.
9 years on Hipcamp
October 2015
First time at Pine Glen and we loved it! Each campsite has a fire pit, picnic table, and tent pad. Rustic, primitive site but there is a "vault" potty area if you choose to use it. We camped during the week and there were plenty of sites to choose from. It could be busy on weekends and holidays. Very long drive to get to the site but worth it! Very beautiful area! There are bears in the area so prepare for that, bring your own wood, and bring your own water. They have water pumps at the site but they no longer work. Cell phone reception is hit or miss and there is a ton of wildlife in the area. We'll be back!
Laura E.
10 years on Hipcamp