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Established Camping
Bates Farm
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
Bates Farm is located near the rolling hills of northern Alabama. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the low 30s in winter to the high 80s in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Description
Bates Farm is a privately owned beautiful 44 acres area 8 miles from the Beltline outside of Decatur, Alabama city limits. We offer spots for primitive camping, tilled garden plots, Birthday parties with mini nature explorer kits and a guided hike, you pick wildflowers, fruits, and vegetables on the farm. Nature walks, hiking, birdwatching, butterfly releases are popular on the farm. Guided Star Gazing is available, campfires with S'mores kits are available.
Primitive camping means no power, water, nor waste disposal is provided.
We have picture and event venues. We homeschool friendly for science and nature trips.
Location
Bates Farm is located in Alabama
Coordinates
34.52899771014137 N
87.10092009050146 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
