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Chief Ladiga Trail Campground

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Chief Ladiga Trail Campground, near Borden Springs, Alabama, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This campground offers a peaceful setting with spacious sites, perfect for pitching a tent or parking your RV, all while being surrounded by nature.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including a bathhouse with hot showers, which is a nice perk after a day of biking or hiking. The campground is right next to the Chief Ladiga Trail, making it a prime location for cyclists and hikers alike. As one camper noted, “The campground is in the middle of the Talladega National Forest,” providing a serene backdrop for your outdoor adventures.

The area is known for its beautiful stream that runs through the campground, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. Campers appreciate the open spaces and the opportunity for stargazing at night, with one reviewer mentioning how dark it gets, making it perfect for catching a glimpse of the night sky.

While there are no electric hookups or fire pits, the campground's charm lies in its simplicity and natural beauty. Whether you're biking the trail or just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, Chief Ladiga Trail Campground is a great choice for a relaxing getaway.

Description

Situated on 62 wooded acres in rural Cleburne County, Alabama between Piedmont, Alabama and Cedartown, Georgia with direct access to the Chief Ladiga Trail and the Pinhoti Trail and beautiful Terrapin Creek running through the property.

Activities currently available are hiking, biking, climbing, swimming, and fishing.

The Pinhoti Trail is a National Recreation Trail for hiking only. There are 150 miles of the trail in Alabama and 150 miles in Georgia and it connects to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia. 140 of the Alabama miles are in the Talladega National Forest which borders the camp property.

The Chief Ladiga Trail is a paved converted railbed with 34 miles in Alabama (Anniston to the Georgia line). The trail allows use by hikers, bicyclists and skateboarders. It connects to the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia and continues over 60 miles to the outskirts of Atlanta. The most beautiful portion of this trail is in Cleburne County and it is the most recently completed portion of the trail as well.

The Talladega National Forest borders the property on three sides. The Talladega National Forest consists of 392,567 acres of protected public wilderness in North and Central Alabama. You can view more information about the Talladega National Forest at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talladega_National_Forest

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Location

Chief Ladiga Trail Campground is located in Alabama

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Directions

From Birmingham, Alabama Take I-59N toward Atlanta to Gadsden, Alabama (approx. 56 miles) Take exit 182 onto I-759E into Gadsden (approx. 5 miles) Turn left onto George Wallace Drive Turn right onto E. Meighan Blvd./US 278E (approx. 1 mile) Turn left onto US 278E toward Piedmont (approx. 2 miles) In Piedmont go through the first traffic light to a four-way stop (approx. 22 miles from Gadsden) Go straight through the four-way stop onto Nances Creek Industrial Boulevard to the next stop sign Turn left onto Vigo Road/County Road 70 Go approximately 6 miles and turn right onto County Road 94 The campground entrance will be on the left just past the Chief Ladiga Lodge (big cedar house) From Atlanta, Georgia Take I-20W to exit 44 (GA-6) Merge onto GA-6W toward Austell, GA and go approx 44 miles Turn left to take the US 27/US 278/GA-6W ramp From ramp turn right onto US 27/US 278/GA-6 toward Cedartown, GA In Cedartown turn left onto Piedmont Hwy./US 278W toward Piedmont Turn left onto Esom Hill Rd. (near mm3) Turn right on Shiloh Rd./County Road 49 and go approx. 3 miles crossing into Alabama Turn right onto County Road 70 just past Borden Springs Fire Department Go approx. 3 miles and turn left onto County Road 94 The campground entrance will be on the left just past the Chief Ladiga Lodge (big cedar house)

Address

3180 County Road 94
Borden Springs, AL 36272

Coordinates

33.91920832 N
85.49579597 W

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Reviewed Nov. 17, 2021

Beautiful off the grid campground

Unfortunately this campground is closed due to owner's health.

This is a beautiful off the grid campground. The grounds are well maintained with a clean bathhouse. A beautiful stream runs through the campground. The sites are large with a picnic table and place to build a fire. There are no hook ups and cell service is spotty. You are in a remote peaceful valley with hills all around. The Chief Ladiga bike trail runs by the property so you have easy access to biking or hiking. Great spot to get away from the stresses of modern life and enjoy nature.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Charles B., November 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Charles B., November 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Charles B., November 17, 2021
Reviewed May. 18, 2021

Simple, clean, convenient

Lots of open space, trees, by a river. Clean bath house with hot showers. Right on Chief Ladiga Rail trail about 6 miles west of AL/GA border. We road east, will come back to ride west segment. Dark at night for star gazing. Friendly folks.

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Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2020

Nice trip

Well maintained clean campground. Trails close by, beautiful creek runs through although not all sites have access because of high banks. Clean bath house but no power at sites. Large sites if you have a group (reservations for groups of 20 or more other wise first come first serve. Used mostly by bike riders on the trail. We tent camped but travel trailers are welcome and plenty of room. We have Verizon phones and service is there but weak.

  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Ward , November 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Ward , November 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Ward , November 2, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2017

Perfect for bike packing

The Chief Ladiga Trail is a rails to trails bike path running from Piedmont, AL to the Georgia state line then continues almost to Atlanta as the Silver Comet Trail. My wife and I decided to try out bike camping on this trail since the wide flat paved path makes it easy to carry a bunch of gear on the back of your bike. The paid campground is located a couple miles before you hit the state line and makes a great spot to sleep at after 1 full day if you start at the Alabama trailhead. The campground is in the middle of the Talladega national forest and when you arrive it has a path directly off of the trail. When we were there in mid April the campground was only about 10 percent full so we had a lot of privacy which was really wonderful. Most of the sites are fairly spacious but there is no trees or other dividers since they are mostly organized in an open field. The nice thing is though the sites are along a little stream that is large enough to go swimming in and helps to cool off after a long day of biking. The facility also has bathrooms and showers if you prefer though they were a short walk from where we stayed. The people at the campground were super friendly and didn't have an issue with the fact that we didn't pay till the morning after we camped. The cost was $25 which was on the more expensive side for a campground but would be worth it if you bring a group since the cost is not per person. Another advantage to this campground is its proximity to the Pinhoti trail.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Asher K., June 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Asher K., June 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Chief Ladiga Trail Campground by Asher K., June 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Chief Ladiga Trail Campground?

    Chief Ladiga Trail Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.