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Buck's Pocket Campground

24 sites · RVs, Tents In Buck's Pocket State Park

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Woodybrooke Farm Campground

12 sites · RVs, Tents650 acres · Ider, AL

FREE CANOE RENTAL with any booking for Spring 2024!! Pristine property with 4 stocked fishing ponds. Camp privately beside the water and relax in the canopy of our certified Alabama Treasured Forest. Swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife and bird watching. Amenities and activities available at Woodybrooke: *4 stocked ponds with bream and bass for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking. *On-site canoe, jon boat and kids' kayaks rental available. *Firewood for campfires for purchase or wild harvest *Pristine private camping in a certified Alabama treasured forest on the southern edge of Cumberland Plateau *Hiking, biking, and wildlife watching opportunities *Potable fresh spring water available year-round. Complimentary coffee and tea. available for purchase farm-fresh eggs. *Hot outdoor shower, composting toilet, and community kitchen with drinkable spring water from the spigot and electricity ay community kitchen. *Electrical available at sites 6, 7, and 8 *Wi-Fi at commons area. Located a short distance renowned Cloudland Canyon, Little River Canyon, DeSoto State Park, Lookout Mountain hang gliding, horseback riding and the artsy community of Mentone Alabama. Located 35 minutes from Chattanooga on southern edge of Cumberland plateau. Easy drive to amazing overlooks. We are 97 miles from Atlanta, 107 miles from Birmingham, 120 miles from Nashville located 5 minutes off interstate! GPS location is 34.70560* N, 85.61740*

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Running Water Creek

23 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Guild, TN

Running Water Creek is a unique, fully off grid campground just 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. We have 80+ campsites spread out over 120 acres. Most of the roads are accessible in any small car, but some roads require 4x4 (they're marked with a sign). We have a bath house with toilets, showers, and sinks and even offer hot water! Our well and cabins are all solar powered as we are not on the electric grid. Some info about the property: -we DO NOT have water or power hookups -we have gravel roads with a 5 MPH speed limit on the property (if you drive too fast the roads will seem rough) -we are right next to a highway and train tracks so there will be some noise (some days are better than others and we have no way of predicting how many trains will/will not go by) -none of our campsites have picnic tables (please plan accordingly) -most campsites have fire rings built, but if you choose a site without one you need to build your own

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Little River Adventure Company

34 sites · Tents40 acres · Fort Payne, AL

Our 40 acre ADV base camp is top rated by riders, climbers, paddlers, cyclists, hikers, and explorers visiting the Little River Canyon National Preserve, DeSoto State Park, and Lookout Mountain area. We are also a Destination Yamaha Location renting bikes and ebikes. No RVs or heavy vehicles please.

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Dark Hollow

5 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Crossville, AL

Dark Hollow Park provides beautiful, private, and secure primative campsites. Potable water and a composting privey are available. The camp host is on site if there are any questions. There is a one-mile hiking trail, a small stream and waterfalls located a short hike down into Dark Hollow. The Hollow is rich in history. There is a small Amphitheater in the bottom of the hollow where permanent water remains year round. Dark Hollow has played many rolls from sancuary to battleground over the years. There are numerous activities with in a short distance.

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The Ponderosa

4 sites · Tents5 acres · South Pittsburg, TN

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are CLOSING THE POOL ON SEPT 17TH, 2023. 2024 WILL BRING IN A NEW POOL LINER!! YAY!! PLANS TO RE-OPEN POOL FOR 2024 IS MAY!! NO HOT TUB! We lost our hot tub last year due to overuse of patrons from pool partiers. We rent our pool out on weekends but if you would like to have it while you are here let us know and we will rent it to you. $300 all day We look forward to seeing everyone! See Lodge cast iron factory. Enjoy our small town. We're close to Rock City and the Chattanooga choo choo and other great sites in Chattanooga Tn. Enjoy our swimming pool that opens in Late May but closes on the first cold snap, usually end of Sept every fall. Many amenities such as bathhouse, free Wi-Fi, grill, corn hole game and fire pit with wood. South Pittsburg, Tn is the home of Lodge Cast iron! Every year there is a National Cornbread Festival. Bring a tent and stay with us! POSITIVES OF STAYING WITH US 1. We will treat you like family. 2. We supply firewood. 3. We supply gas for the grill. 4. The pool is yours at no charge if there is no party scheduled. 5. We have free coffee in our pool area kitchen. A small refrigerator and a microwave. 6. HOT SHOWERS!! shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels and washcloths provided. 7. Bathroom and sink 8. Back porch to relax on if you choose to. 9. Free Wi-Fi 10. Kayaking in area. 11. Hiking trails all over the Jasper Highlands! very close to us. 12. We have two horses you can pet and spend time with, but don't turn your back on the brown one! she will bite your butt! lol! (This should've been in the negatives, lol!!) Here are the NEGATIVES OF STAYING AT THE PONDEROSA 1. We have 5 German shepherds in a kennel that will welcome you upon your arrival with barking. They settle down eventually. 2. We have a nosy Monkey named Daisy Mae who watches our campers and pool parties continually. 3. We rent our pool out so it may not always be available to you when you're here and the bathroom is shared with them during your stay. 4. Our property is across the street from a scrap metal yard that opens too early.

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River Ranch @ Summerville, GA

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Summerville, GA

Welcome to your private oasis! This 6.3-acre property features a serene lazy river perfect for a relaxing float (available for rent), and a covered RV barn with electricity (30amp) for all your glamping needs. Plenty of space to camp as well. Tent available for rent, which includes setup. Located just one hour north of Atlanta, this property offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With no bathroom on the property, you'll truly feel like you're roughing it in the great outdoors. But don't worry, the barn is equipped with electricity, so you can still charge your devices and stay connected if you need to. Book now and experience the perfect combination of luxury and nature.

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Cabin and Barn on 20 Peaceful Acres

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Lookout Mountain, GA

It's like having your own private summer camp! The unfurnished cabin is dry and clean. A huge upgrade from a tent (feel free to pitch your tents if you like)! The bathhouse offers hot showers, a flush toilet, and sink. The open pole barn has a deluxe camping kitchen set up with pots and pans, a propane stove, a coffee maker, and a dishwashing sink. There is also a dining table and chairs. While the property is close and convenient to Chattanooga, once you are enjoying the serene woods, shady trees, starry nights, and quality time with family and friends you will forget all about the city! While there are no full-time residents on the property, there is a small functioning horse farm about 100 yards from the camping area. On most days the owner will stop by to care for the horses, and teach riding lessons and equine therapy.

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Strattonooga

1 site · RV1 acre · Leesburg, AL

Lovely, forested, water front, 1/2 acre lot located on the best cove Lake Weiss has to offer. Water, sewer, and electric hookup for RV. Drive through access for campers. Private dock! Lots of fun just minutes away: Terrapin creek, DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Pirates Bay Water Park all close by. Decks and docks restaurant is a short 2 minute drive or boat ride away. Cherokee Rock Village is a short 25 minute drive away.

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River Ridge Retreat

72 sites · Lodging, RVs670 acres · Guntersville, AL

River Ridge Retreat offers 670+ acres of beautiful property full of wildlife for you to explore. There are miles of waterfront, hiking trails and paved roads for biking/golf cart riding. Our property sits directly on Alabama's largest lake, Lake Guntersville. Lake Guntersville covers 69,000 acres and is full of fun activities for the whole family. River Ridge Retreat offers the opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing retreat to nature while still being close enough to local attractions.

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Magnolia Campground at Hixson Farms

3 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · Chickamauga, GA

Come spend a few days on a real working farmstead. Spend your days petting goats, feeding snacks to the pigs, and listening to cows moo. Collect your own eggs from the coop and fresh veggies from the garden. Then hang out by the campfire or swing in a hammock in the evenings. No tent to worry about. Sleep with the luxuries of a soft bed, hot water, and A/C. Includes free parking and wi-fi. Just a few miles from Cloudland Canyon State Park and historic downtown Chattanooga. Are you trying to talk your spouse into moving to a farm and starting your own homestead? Take a tour of our 12 acres and learn the ins and outs of homesteading. Collect fresh eggs for breakfast. Bottle feed Fergus, our Scottish Highland calf. You’ll be picking out a farm of your own in no time!

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Backforty Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Flat Rock, AL

Backforty Campground has 70 acres to enjoy wildlife.,hike, kayak a creek, and fish. Very peaceful place we have 5 full hookups. We all also have a small cabin on the property that we do nightly rentals. We are about 45 minutes from Chattanooga Tennessee about 25 minutes from Cloudland Canyon on lookout Mountain.

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The Cynefin Luxury Safari Tent

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Mentone, AL

***Update, we are building a cabin on the property. During the week for the there may be construction noise. We are discounting our weekday rates during construction.*** About this space We invite you to our little slice of paradise! Enjoy the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Folklore Forest has 270 feet of Little River Frontage for you to enjoy. Considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state, bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Listen to Pipwild Spring trickling over the mossy rock waterfall. Sit at the water’s edge under canopies of rhododendrons and holly trees, and sit at your campfire and view the stunning starry nightscape. The space Our 10x12 foot canvas safari tent offers a cozy 120 sq ft of space which can accommodate a twin size mattress in addition to the provided queen bed. Here's what you find inside: - Queen size bed with headboard, memory foam mattress, and antimicrobial waterproof cover. - Comforter, 4 pillows (with antimicrobial covers), and furry blanket. - Side table with reading material and games. - Wood camp stove (for heating the tent on chilly nights or cooking). - Heat powered stove fan. - Bundle of camp stove sized firewood. - Mr Heater propane space heater with 30 lb propane tank. - 6 person Coleman pop up tent. - Yoga Mat - Cart with coffee, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, French press, salt/pepper, sugar, kitchen and grill utensils, cutting board, and oven mitt. - Butane camp stove with fuel. - Battery powered fan/light combination. - Portable battery powered lantern. - Cast iron skillet, non stick skillet, medium sauce pan, small wok, and kettle. - 3 wash tubs. - Handmade broom. - 1 person hammock. Here's what you'll find outside: - Little red wagon to help you bring luggage down from the car or to gather firewood. - 6ft picnic table. - Cafe table and two chairs. - 2 Adirondack chairs. - Combination fire pit/grill. - Solar powered cafe lights. - Solar shower. - Camp toilet with bags and Absorbent Gel Liquid Waste Gelling and Deodorizing Powder - Trash can and trash bags. - 5 gallon Coleman water cooler. You need to bring: - Sheets - Towels and rags - Food - Toilet paper and paper products - Bug spray for summer months. Also recommended to bring: - Ice or dry ice - Extra wood (you can burn any fallen wood/twigs you find but don’t cut trees! - Cooler - Extra water (river water is pure but we always recommend boiling or filtering anything you drink) Guest access Folklore Forest is on 3 acres and has 270 feet of River Frontage at your disposal. Little River is considered to be the purest, natural flowing river in the state. Bring your fishing gear and kayaks. Sit on the rocks at the base of the waterfall under the rhododendrons and holly trees, and wade in the water in the warm months. Park on the side of the road in front of the Cynefin sign. There are solar lights illuminating the path to the tent if you arrive after dark. There you will find a "Little Red Wagon" that you can use to bring your luggage down. Other things to note • The river will rise and fall depending on how much rain we are getting. It tends to be lower late summer to early fall. We cannot guarantee water levels. • This is primitive off grid camping. There's no electricity or running water. We recommend bringing a portable battery pack to charge devices. • Please be respectful of any wildlife (there are white tail deer, raccoons, weasels, harmless black snakes, mink, foxes, coyotes, many birds, and the extremely, and we do mean extremely, rare black bear), while fishing in the little river is allowed, hunting is prohibited.

The best camping near Buck's Pocket State Park guide

Overview

About

Recent budget slashes have put Buck's Pocket State Park in jeopardy, so we encourage you to check out the website's latest updates before planning any spontaneous trips to the park. Located in a secluded section of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, this park provides scenic views of the fabled mountain range and a boat launch at Morgan's Cove. Visitors will enjoy the noteworthy fishing area at Lake Guntersville, which is reputed for its excellent bass catches. Whether you're looking to stay in a modern campsite or bring your horse for some exploration, this area welcomes all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the opportunity to sight bald eagles at the lake, or get some musical history in at Alabama's fan country and club museum. With some towns nearby as well, this place is the perfect balance of rustic and modern.

Notable campgrounds

Improved Campground - Features concrete camper pads, picnic tables, fire pits, and grills, with high-speed wifi and ADA-accessible sites.
Primitive Campsites - Offers a more rustic camping experience, nestled within the interior of the campground for those seeking solitude.
Future Backcountry Sites - Planned sites that promise an immersive outdoor adventure for backpackers and trailblazers.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early, especially for peak season from March 1 to October 31, to ensure your spot amid the natural beauty.
Call the park office during business hours for personalized assistance with your reservation.
Remember to cancel at least 72 hours prior to arrival if your plans change, to receive a deposit refund.
Explore nearby camping options if Buck's Pocket is fully booked, as the surrounding area offers additional opportunities for outdoor stays.

When to go

The best time to visit Buck's Pocket State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its most vibrant. Summer offers full access to all park amenities but can be quite warm. Winters are less crowded but may have limited services.

Know before you go

Check the weather and park conditions by texting 'Bucks' to 888777 for real-time updates.
Ensure your vehicle is equipped to handle the sharp grade and s-curves if accessing the campground from the Dekalb County side.
High-speed wifi is available in the main campground, enabling wifi calling for better phone service.
Day-use and annual ORV passes are available for purchase, with a portion of the fees supporting trail maintenance.
For a seamless experience, have your vehicle make, tag number, and ORV trail usage details ready upon arrival.