Best Glamping near Addison, AL

Corinth Recreation Area and Dismals Canyon feature unique glamping accommodations set among the lush forests of northern Alabama. The spacious sites at Corinth offer comfortable glamping options with full hookups, modern amenities, and easy access to Smith Lake for water recreation. "This was by far one of the most quiet COE campground we have been to," noted one visitor, highlighting the peaceful setting that makes glamping here particularly enjoyable. At Dismals Canyon, safari-style accommodations provide a boutique camping experience with amenities including showers, toilets, and drinking water, creating a comfortable base for exploring the canyon's natural wonders. The sites are well-spaced with picnic tables, fire rings, and trash service, allowing visitors to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort.

Hiking trails throughout both properties showcase the region's natural beauty and lead to several notable attractions. Bankhead National Forest surrounds Corinth Recreation Area, offering extensive trail networks that connect to waterfalls and scenic overlooks. According to a camper, "We couldn't believe how quiet and beautiful the park was. We were surrounded by the biggest trees I had ever seen in person." Dismals Canyon provides a unique glamping experience with its remarkable geological features and the rare glowing "dismalites" that can be viewed during special night hikes. The safari tents and elevated accommodations position visitors perfectly for stargazing and wildlife viewing, with minimal light pollution enhancing the experience. Nearby attractions include Natural Bridge Park, featuring the longest natural sandstone bridge east of the Rocky Mountains, and the historic Houston Jail, both offering interesting day trips from these glamping destinations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Addison, Alabama (9)

1. Corinth Recreation Area
26 Reviews
Houston, AL
11 miles
Website
+1 (205) 300-1513
$18 - $50 / night
"I arrived without a reservation trying to get one of the first come first serve spots. There is a gate without intercom, so you can’t just drive up."

"Well designed campground in the hills of Northern Alabama. Sites are well spaced. Well maintained. The lake is pretty. Each site has fire pit and table."
2. Clear Creek Recreation Area
25 Reviews
Arley, AL
14 miles
Website
+1 (205) 300-1463
$24 - $75 / night
"Very spacious with a huge fire pit. Easy walking distance to bathhouse. Great hiking as well. Day use area was closed due to pandemic."

"We stayed on site 101 on Bear Loop. Clear Creek was a beautiful and quiet facility. Staff was kind and helpful."

3. Point Mallard City Campground
12 Reviews
Decatur, AL
29 miles
Website
+1 (256) 341-4826
"Walking and biking trails. Laundry facilities on site and open 24 hours. Camp store on site and open everyday until 5pm."

"Very friendly staff, clean bath houses and next to a fun water park. Located in Decatur, AL, you are close to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and more!"
4. Sipsey Creek Farm
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Bankhead National Forest, AL
12 miles
+1 (205) 275-7587
$25 - $125 / night

5. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites
7 Reviews
Hackleburg, AL
36 miles
Website
+1 (205) 993-4559
"It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise."

"When you first arrive, you go down to the little general store that now has a cafe."
6. The Ridge Outdoor Resort
3 Reviews
Oneonta, AL
47 miles
Website
$5 / night
"There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."

"We are the only ones here so we pulled up to the bath house. They will be out to turn on the hot water in a bit. Quiet. Relaxing after a day of seeing the sites. I have 2 bars on my Verizon."

7. McFarland Park Campground
4 Reviews
Florence, AL
50 miles
Website
+1 (256) 760-6416
"There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other."

"There is a marina, RV and tent campsites, a playground near the campground, and on the other side of the marina is another playground. There is the River Bottom Grill at the Marina."
8. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth
1 Review
Hodges, AL
48 miles
+1 (256) 332-4392
"It is a short drive to Bear Creek if you want to kayak or canoe, but the cabins are on lakefront property and you can just jump in!

The cabins are clean and quiet. "

9. Wilson Dam
1 Review
Muscle Shoals, AL
48 miles
Website
+1 (800) 882-5263

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85 Reviews of 9 Addison Campgrounds

Nikki W.
Traveler
Apr. 18, 2021
Clear Creek Recreation Area
Good group camp sites
Really enjoyed the group camp site. Very spacious with a huge fire pit. Easy walking distance to bathhouse. Great hiking as well. Day use area was closed due to pandemic.
Rebekah C.
Ranger
Aug. 22, 2021
Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites
Great choice for Visitors of Dismals Canyon
We stayed in early August for 2 nights in the Sleeping Waters campground.

We got there pretty late (after dark) for setting up camp, and I do not recommend doing that. It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise.

After we got everything set up and got all the lights out, we noticed the glowing dismalites along the Canyon wall behind our tent!! It was super cool. We also had a creek flowing with crawdads, minnows, and bull frogs. Plenty of wildlife!!

The canyon was pretty cool! The waterfalls were awesome and I loved all the spur trails. Disclaimer: be prepared to get your feet wet!!

The Canyon and campsite were pet friendly. Dogs were even welcome in the country store!! Just not in the seating area for the Soda Fountain.

I have few, minor complaints.. 1) I booked this campsite earlier in the year (early spring, I believe). I specifically wanted a night tour. They did not tell me that they wouldn't have night tours at that time of year. I wish I would've known, as I would've planned the trip for spring or fall. 2) the gate to get into the Canyon after hours for the bath house was difficult to operate. I'd pinch the code in and it wouldn't open. It would take several tries. The gate for the campsite area worked great! 3) The gate leading to the campsites was not marked. At night, it was challenging to determine where to park. 4) In the Canyon itself, not all of the landmarks were marked!! We had a map, but we had never been there before, so we weren't able to find everything easily.
Anna M.
Guide
Apr. 20, 2025
Corinth Recreation Area
It's commercial camping with tons of kids.
Very expensive, crowded and noisy but what do you expect. The hot water was out in the bath house so no showers. $10/day to enter if you have more than 2 vehicles. Everyone wants to be outside and camping most in large RV's with all the amenities and a dozen loud kids per. This is typical if you are looking for something else you will have to keep looking. Night time quiet hours are not enforced. Spaces are a little closer and tighter than other campgrounds.
Mara S.
Guide
Apr. 9, 2021
Corinth Recreation Area
Nice National Forest Campground
I arrived without a reservation trying to get one of the first come first serve spots. There is a gate without intercom, so you can’t just drive up. I called the phone number listed and the woman on the phone gave me the gate code and told me which sites were available. Worked out pretty well. Stayed in 22. One bathhouse is open. Another one I tried was locked due to Covid. Clean. Yellohammer sites have full hookup. Then there are tent sites. I was contemplating getting a tent site with my van, but they were pretty unlevel and small. There is a public boat ramp and one specifically for the campground. Water level was still very high in the lake after recent rains and storms.
Mo F.
Guide
Sep. 26, 2017
McFarland Park Campground
Camping in the City Limits
We pulled in with no plans and drove through the whole campground. There are 60 RV spots, pull thru and not, some parking lot style and some a along a creek. There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other. We weren't positive what the deal was so we checked in with the host and paid $14 for one night.

Primitive tent spots are right on the river. There are fire pits, trees, and picnic tables sporadically placed. We pitched our tent facing the bluffs along the river and our hammock between two trees. It wasn't crowded and it was pretty quiet (no generators, no music, very family friendly and chill). The grass was cut, and though there were small ant piles everywhere, they really weren't in the way or aggressive. The bath-house is...not awesome. It's exactly what you'd expect for an older, gov-run park, with some spiders and leaky toilets, but toilets and showers are there.

It is a three minute drive into downtown Florence. Most of that is through the park, which is home to a good-sized marina, disc golf course, and (defunct?) driving range. It's super convenient, cheap, and kept up well enough. The view of the water and bluffs is A++, and it's fun to watch the speed boats and river cruises.
Larry A.
Guide
Apr. 20, 2022
Corinth Recreation Area
Nice place
Well designed campground in the hills of Northern Alabama. Sites are well spaced. Well maintained. The lake is pretty. Each site has fire pit and table. The price was a little high even with the senior pass. Not much cell service.
Crystal W.
Scout
Mar. 28, 2023
Point Mallard City Campground
Great place
Family friendly with 2 playgrounds. Dog friendly. Walking and biking trails. Laundry facilities on site and open 24 hours. Camp store on site and open everyday until 5pm.
Genie C.
Guide
Apr. 8, 2021
Clear Creek Recreation Area
Great Weekend in the Bankhead National Forest
We stayed on site 101 on Bear Loop. Clear Creek was a beautiful and quiet facility. Staff was kind and helpful. CCRA just experienced major storms in the area, but did a great job accommodating individuals who’s sites flooded and needed to move. There was only one of bathhouse open for the property. It did not bother us, but could have been frustrating for others. We will be back soon.
Desiree K.
Traveler
Oct. 16, 2020
Corinth Recreation Area
Not for tents
We stayed here for two nights to kayak the Sipsey River nearby. The location is great. I don’t know about the other spots but the Yellow Hammer loop is not meant for tents. We were told by the host we could not pitch a tent on the grass so we had to pitch a tent on a gravel/concrete slab. There is water and electric hook ups. One of the two bathroom facilities was open. The showers were hot! This is a very family friendly campsite, we heard children playing loudly late into the night (so bring ear plugs) lol.