Camping near hiking trails in Alabama
55 camps in Alabama within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Mar–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 84°F and lows near 60°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sipsey Wild Hiking Trail | 6.6 mi | 24 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi N of Double Springs · 0.0 mi |
| Randolph Wild Hiking Trail | 2.6 mi | 20 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi N of Double Springs · 0.1 mi |
| Braziel Creek Wild Hiking | 3.9 mi | 15 | Dispersed spot · 12 mi N of Double Springs · 0.0 mi |
| Bunyan Hill Wild Hiking Trail | 2.4 mi | 14 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi NE of Haleyville · 0.1 mi |
| Borden Creek Wild Hiking | 2.5 mi | 13 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi N of Double Springs · 0.0 mi |
| Lookout Wild Hiking Trail | 4.2 mi | 12 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi N of Double Springs · 0.0 mi |
| Thompson Creek Wild Hiking | 3.3 mi | 12 | Dispersed spot · 11 mi NE of Haleyville · 0.0 mi |
| Pinhoti Nrt | 120.5 mi | 11 | Pine Glen Recreation Area · 0.0 mi |
| Rippey Wild Hiking Trail | 2.3 mi | 11 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi NE of Haleyville · 0.3 mi |
| Cave Creek Trail - Talladega | 3.8 mi | 6 | Campsite · 9 mi NW of Lineville · 0.6 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Bear Creek29 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Anniston11 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Camden4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Alabama are good for hiking?
55 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 26 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Mar–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 84°F and lows near 60°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 33% also offer fishing, 31% also offer boating & paddling, 24% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in AlabamaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Dispersed spot · 10 mi NE of HaleyvilleDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
White Oak (Creek) CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWhite Oak Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an…
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Bluff CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBluff Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
View camp →- Dispersed spot · 10 mi N of Double SpringsDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
ForklandFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalForkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway.
View camp →- Open Pond Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Scenic views, well-maintained facilities, and a diversity of recreational opportunities await you at Open Pond Recreation area. The campground at Open Pond includes primitive sites as well…
View camp → - Coleman Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
The newly renovated Coleman Lake Recreation Area is peacefully nestled into the Talladega mountains. For recreationists who want to get away from the crowds, but want a few modern…
View camp → - Cheaha State Park (Lower) Campground #2Other / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.8 miView camp →
Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 10 mi N of Double SpringsDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi N of Double SpringsDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 10 mi NE of HaleyvilleDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 11 mi N of Double SpringsDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →