The best camping near Talladega National Forest

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Talladega National Forest adventure.

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Happy hooves

4 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Tuscaloosa, AL

13 acres of fun. Some animals of all varieties that changes throughout the years. Great relaxing place less than 11 miles from the university of Alabama. Lots of great restaurants and events in the area. Lots of area to walk, watch deer and relax Less than 1 mile to nearest gas station 3 miles to a grocery store

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Smoky Bottom Farms

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Clanton, AL

Smoky Bottom Farms offers campers many different options to accommodate your primitive camping needs. A homestead occupied by my wife and I, Hipcampers ourselves, consisting of approximately three acres of beautiful property in a low lying bottom of the surrounding topography. Only 2 miles from "Buckshot Speedway", dirt track fans can enjoy the ultimate weekend. Campsites are approximately 40' x 40' allowing plenty of room for tents, car or hammock camping. Extra amenities, depending on availability, at additional cost, such as towels, all natural bug deterrent body wash, all natural bug deterrent laundry detergent, firewood, fire pit, fire starters, bbq grill, etc. Additional options are subject to change and highly recommended to submit request ahead of arrival to help better assist you. We accept Venmo, Cashapp and Facebook Pay. Check in after 2:00 p.m. and check out is 12:00 p.m. Early check in and late check out available for a small fee if available. We will work hard to assist you any way possible and we are very flexible.

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Alabama Outdoor Adventure

3 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Marbury, AL

Learn more about this land:Beautiful Alabama outdoors! Conveniently located just 3 miles off the Verbena exit. Easy to locate and friendly locals. You have the entire 20 acres to explore trails for walking, riding, amazing sky views, safe gated community, clean, respectful environment, and all the southern hospitality you would expect. We invite those who own a off-road vehicle (ATV or MOTORCYCLE) to come spend the day enjoying 20 acres to ride on. Clear your mind of any stress this year has brought upon you and make plans to stay with us.

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Stay Awhile RV Park and Storage

1 site · RV15 acres · Cottondale, AL

Learn more about this land:Enjoy outdoors. Grill. Campfire. 2 min from the Warrior River. Have a laundry mat with vending snack machine. Coke machine. Have a garden. Ingroud trampoline. Working on getting Hot Tub up and running.

The Hodge Family Hideaway

6 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Clanton, AL

Escape from the chaos and noise of the city Let us welcome you to our family hideaway. Beautiful setting surrounded by nature, adorned with a small lake stocked with bass, breathtaking sunsets, and serene escape from the city rush. Relax and let us coordinate a bonfire, fishing experience, yard games, and more. When you are with us -- you are family!

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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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· September 2020

Payne Lake Recreation Area

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.

Scherry D.

4 years on Hipcamp

April 2020

Pine Glen Recreation Area

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.

7 years on Hipcamp

September 2018

Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp

been deer hunting here for years

Ricky W.

6 years on Hipcamp

June 2016

Pine Glen Recreation Area

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!

Chris F.

9 years on Hipcamp

October 2015

Pine Glen Recreation Area

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!