Best Cabin Camping near Alpine, AL

DeSoto State Park and Tranquility Campground offer fully equipped cabin options within proximity to Alpine, Alabama. These cabins typically include electricity, running water, and climate control systems. Some feature full kitchens while others provide basic cooking equipment like microwave ovens. Most cabins come furnished with beds, seating areas, and dedicated fire pits for outdoor cooking and evening gatherings. According to one visitor, "DeSoto State Park is a beautiful park with great hiking and waterfalls. The primitive camping area has a keyed gate... In the common area there are pit toilets, a large covered pavilion, rentable cabins, picnic tables and stone fire rings." Bathroom facilities vary, with some cabins offering private bathrooms while others require guests to use nearby bathhouse facilities.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. DeSoto State Park Campground provides log cabins and motel-style accommodations for different comfort preferences, while Cloudland Canyon State Park features well-appointed cabins that offer privacy and seclusion. Most cabin locations in the region are pet-friendly with some restrictions. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak season from late spring through early fall. A reviewer noted: "This park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations—some provide full cooking setups while others offer minimal equipment. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, several campgrounds maintain on-site stores selling firewood, ice, and basic provisions. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground and Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA both feature market facilities for essential supplies. Mentone Campground also maintains a camp store for last-minute necessities. For more substantial grocery needs, visitors should stock up before arrival as rural locations have limited shopping options.

Best Cabin Sites Near Alpine, Alabama (35)

    1. DeSoto State Park Campground

    74 Reviews
    Alpine, AL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (256) 845-5075

    $38 / night

    "Desoto State Park is a beautiful park with great hiking and waterfalls. The primitive camping area has a keyed gate."

    "This park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites."

    2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "The campground here is smaller, and less private than the west rim loop, offering 24 tent/RV sites that have 30A electrical hookup, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, along with a bathhouse"

    "Nice state park that is well maintained. Awesome views from the rim trails. Power and water hookups only. Clean bath houses with laundry facilities. Lots of covered pavilions for group gatherings."

    3. James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Summerville, GA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 857-0826

    $15 - $180 / night

    "It is a winding, hilltop, one way road through the campground which adds to the privacy of the sites. There are double sites to pick from and a nice handicap site next to the showerhouse."

    "All sites were really nice and most had separate area for an extra tent and trailer and eating area with fire pit and grill. Well maintained."

    4. Tranquility Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    3 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This review is for Tranquility RV and Campgrounds in Mentone Alabama. I really enjoyed camping here."

    "A beautiful and peaceful space for tent or RV camping very close to downtown Mentone as well as Desoto State Park."

    5. 1776 RV And Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 619-1776

    "Bob and his family recently purchased the park and are working hard to make it better. Phone number is now 256-619-1776. 14 Gravel RV sites FHU 30/50 6 tent sites with electric and water."

    "Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Friendly helpful camp host, clean bathhouse, full hook ups and great wifi access so husband could work from camper."

    6. Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    26 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 661-7655

    "As exclusively tent campers, I have always steered away from KOAs."

    "The great experience started soon after booking. I booked two non-consecutive nights due to staying here on the way to and from a destination."

    7. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "Visited Lake Guntersville State Park, for the day. After taking our granddaughter to Screaming Eagle Zip-line Adventures, located at the gorgeous Lodge, we visited the Campground…and it’s amazing!"

    "As soon as we stepped out the door we had to go up an incline to get to our picnic table."

    8. Thunder Canyon Campground RV Park

    1 Review
    Rising Fawn, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 632-2103

    "This a gated park. Owners take you to your site. Park has many trails for you to hike. Owners and staff are very friendly."

    9. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

    43 Reviews
    Lookout Mountain, TN
    39 miles
    +1 (423) 821-9403

    $55 - $56 / night

    "We stayed at this campground in the middle of November 2020 around Veterans Day.  We booked one of the cabins which was perfect (there are several at various sizes).  "

    "The fire ring was a nice size with nice cooking grate. We were directly across from the pool, and it was never loud. The firewood was $5 cash per bundle delivered to your site until 10 pm."

    10. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    36 Reviews
    Gadsden, AL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 549-4663

    "we stayed in a tent site in dec '22'' , the sites are very close together and the tent  site we were on hardly had enough space for our 3 person backpacking tent . there are fire pits, grills, and tables"

    "This was our first time to Noccalula State Park. The park is an urban oasis just outside of Gadsden. It is gated."

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Cabin Reviews near Alpine, AL

585 Reviews of 35 Alpine Campgrounds


  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Holiday Travel Park

    Sunny and Open RV Park

    Located just barely on the Georgia side of the GA/TN border, Holiday Travel Park has a community feel with its many full hook-up sites, most of which are extremely close together. 

    We are tent campers and there is not much here if you are not in an RV--they are nestled into the back of the campground, and have the benefit of a large grassy area so kids can run and stretch their legs, but quiet and privacy are still lacking. There is also a dog park located at the campground entrance so the four legged kids can run freely, and a playground next to the dog park, however it is in full sun so will be hot during the summer months--which is the perfect time to use the pool! Unfortunately due to COVID-19 both the pool and playground are closed at the time of this review, but it is good to know they are there once public spaces can open again.

    This campground has two sides; to the right of the main entrance is decidedly more shady while the side to the left gets more sun, and it seemed as though the shady side hosted many campers who were there long term. We even saw one set-up where it looked like someone had a couple of tomato plants growing in containers! These sites are all very close together but still had a peaceful vibe under the shady trees. The sunnier side (sites in the 100s) is where the playground, tent sites, and large grassy field are, so while the sites are still very close together there is a little bit more public space for larger groups or families. 

    There are three camping cabins that rent to groups of 2 people, and two camping cottages; a loft for groups of 4, or a one bedroom for groups of 6. Cabins and cottages have beds (you must bring your own linens), electricity, running water, grills, picnic tables, and the loft has a small kitchen. 

    This is a great stop for campers who want to see the Chattanooga/Chicakmauga area, and it has great amenities for families. However this is not a campground for those looking for a relaxing experience in nature due to proximity to the interstate and surrounding neighborhoods, and the small sites and lack of privacy from fellow campers.

  • Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2021

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Primitive campsites with Perks!

    Desoto State Park is a beautiful park with great hiking and waterfalls. The primitive camping area has a keyed gate. Make sure you arrive during business hours so they can get you registered and give you a key. They will also give you a big card with your last name on it that you will put on the campsite ledger board once you have driven through the primitive area and picked from available sites. This ledger board is halfway along the gravel road once you have let yourself through the gate and is also where the common area is. In the common area there are pit toilets, a large covered pavilion, rentable cabins, picnic tables and stone fire rings. Campsites are well marked, each has a trash can (not bear proof since no bears), and a stone fire ring. At registration you will also receive the gate code for the improved RV park so that you can use the showers and do laundry. When you leave you can put your gate key in a Dropbox outside the office.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2017

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    This place is swanky!

    This park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites. Whatever you're looking for, this place probably has it and all in a beautiful setting. We stayed here while visiting Little River Canyon and it was a good location for our needs.

    The park also has a near little nature center with cool interpretive programs. The improved campsites have hook ups (water, sewer and electric), picnic tables, fire rings and large gravel pads with plenty of room. There are a number of wonderful hiking options here as well. It's a little pricey, especially with the convenience fee and the 13% lodging tax but you get what you pay for and this place is NICE.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Paradise Meadows

    Enjoy comfort, luxury, and great hospitality in a small space

    The Tiny House is one of several rental options on this property. (Others include a huge glamping tent and a farmhouse). This review focuses on the tiny house where we stayed for two nights but I have included a few photos of the glamping tent, which was not open when we were there (opens in April). 

    A lot is packed into a small space with so many creative touches. There is a full-size loft bed and a pull-out couch so while you could sleep four people, it would be a bit crowded inside. There is also a screened-in porch with two swing seats, and a table so you could eat outside. 

    Lyn (the owner)’s hospitality is second to none. The tiny house is stocked with a microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, Keurig, and an induction burner plus dishes, flatware, and just about everything else you would expect in a fully stocked kitchen. There is also a table grill that can be set up on the table on the screened porch. There is a great selection of tea and hot chocolate plus pancake mix, and syrup. 

    There is a full bath with a flush toilet, sink, and shower with fluffy towels. 

    There is a fire pit available to use. 

    This would make a wonderful couples retreat, a mother-daughter getaway, or a place for solo reflection. Chattanooga is located just 25 minutes away and there is a fully stocked gourmet grocery store just down the road.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Go to the website for more information on this and other options at this property.

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Battlefield Campground & RV Park

    Woodsy Wayside

    Battlefield Campground is an extremely convenient RV park located right of I-75 about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. It is very easy to get to, but part of that convenience comes with an absence of quiet; the interstate runs directly beside the campground, and is visible from the storage sites across from sites 11-24.

    This is an excellent place for long-term campers, and it includes a nice playground, a pool, and a camp store/clubhouse. We could not get close to the pool or playground as they were closed due to COVID-19, which was comforting that they are taking public safety seriously. Sites include 50 and 30 amp full service, and seven tent sites in the middle of the campground that also include electric. There are seven camping cabins spaced throughout the campground that have outside picnic tables and grills, and beds inside as well as electricity.

    Most of the sites here are nicely wooded, and as the area is slightly hilly there are elevation changes between several rows of sites which allows for a little more privacy than many RV parks offer. 

    Downsides to this park are the highway noise, and the campground roads are paved but in need of maintenance; the road is eroded in a lot of places. 

    Upsides are the sites are shady and well landscaped, and there are great amenities for families looking to stay here for extended periods of time, as well as the proximity to Chattanooga, Chickamauga Battlefield, and Ringold/Ft. Oglethorpe.

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Unrivaled Beauty and Adventure

    My first experience with Cloudland Canyon State Park was on a day hike, and my second was photographing a wedding here--which should set the stage for what type of place this is! 

    The park can be spoken of in two separate sections; the East Rim and the West Rim. The East Rim is home to several cabins, the group lodge, one of the full service campgrounds, and the main trailhead, as well as the ADA accessible overlook trail which is where many of the iconic photographs of this park come from. This side is very popular for day use as the one mile out and back hike to Cherokee Falls draws in campers and people from Chattanooga coming in to enjoy the towering waterfall and the swimming hole below. The campground here is smaller, and less private than the west rim loop, offering 24 tent/RV sites that have 30A electrical hookup, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, along with a bathhouse and playground. The main road to the trailheads and day use area runs past this loop and while there are trees for shade they do not offer any privacy. 

    The West Rim side houses the pioneer camping, west rim loop, the yurt village, and the remaining cabins. We have not been able to see the inside of the yurts, but they are spaced away from each other and off the road, and offer a lot of privacy; the loop that serves the yurts it not connected to any other road, and has a shelter, playground, and bathhouse. 

    The West Rim camping loop has a total of 48 tent/RV sites with 30 or 50A hookups, water, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This loop is far more wooded and offers a greater variety of site size and privacy, and has an extremely quiet and peaceful vibe to it. If the east rim is good for those using their campsite as a home base for exploring, the west rim is perfect for campers who want the convenience of a bathhouse with running water and/or the ability to run electric in their RVs, but without giving up the feeling of being immersed in nature. Sites 4-9 are well spaced from each other and great for tent campers and families who want their kids to have room to play, and while site 37 does not have as much privacy being in the center of the loop, it does have one of the most perfect climbing trees I have ever seen in a public campground. 

    There are 16 cottages/cabins, and Georgia State Park cabins really cannot be overstated; they are well appointed, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful, and are spaced out to offer a feeling of seclusion: perfect for winter getaways, or for people who enjoy total creature comforts at night with nearby adventure during the day. Word of advice; cabins 1-5 are on the east rim and the waterfall trail runs almost directly behind them, so there is a loss of privacy there, especially on busy weekends. 

    Finally, the park offers 4 pioneer sites and 30 walk-in backcountry sites. I have not seen these in person yet, but it is worth noting this park has accommodations for every type of camper out there.

    There is not enough good I can say about Cloudland Canyon. About 45 minutes from Chattanooga, it is a must-see for anyone traveling from out of state who want to add adventure to their tour of the city, a home base for the many hiking and climbing opportunities within the park, or just a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a few nights out in nature.

  • Harold W.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Beautiful sunset views at the canyon

    Despite what the website shows there are a couple of pull through sites. Nice state park that is well maintained. Awesome views from the rim trails. Power and water hookups only. Clean bath houses with laundry facilities. Lots of covered pavilions for group gatherings. Cabins and yurts available to rent. Lots of trails from mild to exterme. Walk in tent sites. Mountain bike rentals, disc golf and tennis courts as well as a fishing lake.

    Sites are nice with grill and picnic table.

    Great spot with lots of activities.

  • Raina H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2024

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Beautiful Winter Camping

    First time to this State Park, but won’t be the last. Large pull through sites with fire pits, grills, picnic tables, and lantern poles. Close proximity to several hiking trails with sweeping vistas and gorgeous waterfalls. Clean and warm bathrooms/shower house. Friendly hosts.

  • Jennifer F.
    Jun. 10, 2018

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Wooded with nice trail access

    The sites all have gravel pads that the tents must go on, fire pits with grills and also charcoal grills, picnic tables and lantern poles at all the sites. Showers and a laundry room. I’ve been twice, a few years apart, and both times the camp hosts have started cleaning and maintenance with gas fueled golf carts and leaf blowers very early in the morning so if you go to the woods to sleep in, you won’t. Also the camp store starts closing 15 mine before posted time and won’t sell you ice or wood so plan accordingly. The trails are just beautiful. The steps down to the waterfalls allow dogs but it’s 600 steps made of metal grate, in case you want to bring boots for them. It’s very beautiful here and I’d rate it higher if the staff and volunteers were less rude. That may not factor in to your camp, though, and it’s still worth seeing!


Guide to Alpine

Cabin rentals near Alpine, Alabama offer various overnight options from rustic structures to fully outfitted accommodations. Located in northeastern Alabama at elevations between 1,200-1,500 feet, the region experiences cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands, making it comfortable for camping even during summer months. Cabins are typically situated within state parks or private campgrounds, with most requiring advance reservations during peak seasons.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Several trails lead to waterfalls within a short drive from Alpine. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground offers multiple waterfall hikes of varying difficulty. "There are a couple of trails to pick from, two circle the lakes. One connects to the Pinhoute and there's a trail to the Marble mine," notes a visitor to nearby James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park.

Cave exploration: Some campgrounds feature cave systems for guided tours. "The Cave tour is a must, but prepare to get dirty," reports a Cloudland Canyon visitor. At Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground, "Crystal Cave was right on site and enjoyed the guided tour. (Advanced reservations are required.)"

Fishing and boating: Many cabin locations offer water access. "There is a 6 acre lake for fishing but it's catch & release. And no swimming or kayaks allowed," explains a camper at Tranquility Campground. For more extensive water activities, "Lake Guntersville State Park Campground has boat slips (local rentals) and a Pavilion on the water."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: The layout of camping areas varies significantly between locations. At DeSoto State Park Campground, "the sites were well spaced apart and maybe because it was April there were a lot of open spots." Cloudland Canyon offers similar benefits: "The West Rim camping loop has a total of 48 tent/RV sites with 30 or 50A hookups, water, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This loop is far more wooded and offers a greater variety of site size and privacy."

Internet availability: Connectivity varies widely between cabin rental locations. At 1776 RV And Campground, "We work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system." This contrasts with DeSoto State Park where "internet was a challenge. I have phones with Verizon and T-mobile service as well as AT&T and T-Mobile hotspots. The verizon phone was the only service that got any signal, and it was spotty."

Clean facilities: Most cabin areas maintain good hygiene standards. "Bathhouse was clean albeit cold when I went," notes a Tranquility Campground visitor. At Noccalula Falls, "The showers were spacious and very clean. Would recommend 100%."

What you should know

Road access challenges: Some cabin locations have difficult approach roads. When traveling to DeSoto State Park, "be careful to take Desoto Parkway up. Google tried to send us on an alternate road that had a big sign saying ABSOLUTELY no trucks." Another visitor noted: "Accessing the campground from the north can be a little bit harrowing as the roads are steep with hairpin curves and somewhat narrow. The route from the south is much easier particularly if you have a large motorhome or a long fifth wheel."

Weather considerations: The mountainous terrain creates unique weather patterns. "We stayed up all night to help everyone watch the weather during a tornado watch," reported a Tranquility Campground visitor. At Lake Guntersville State Park Campground, "A few years ago a tornado took out a lot of the big pines so it's a bit hot with very little shade."

Reservation timing: For cabin rentals, early booking is essential. "We stayed here in our 5th wheel for five nights but had to move twice as we couldn't book a spot for the entire weekend," notes a DeSoto State Park visitor. Another adds, "Surprising since we had such trouble booking a continuous site!"

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. At James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park, visitors noted a "great playground for kiddos... very clean!" Noccalula Falls Park provides "a petting zoo, hiking trails, campgrounds, swimming spots, train to ride, and during the winter they have a light show!"

Educational programs: Some parks provide learning opportunities for children. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground has "a heartfelt history with the Indians and loads of stuff to do!" DeSoto State Park offers family-friendly programming: "If you're looking for a spot to carry your kids on one of their first trips, this would be the perfect place. They have scout activities, a Junior Ranger program, playgrounds, swimming pools, and plenty of trails to hike."

Seasonal activities: Visitor experiences vary throughout the year. A DeSoto State Park camper observed, "I've lived here most of my life and each season offers something different. Summertime you can swim, Spring has full waterfalls and beautiful flowers, Fall has colorful leaves, and the winter gives just enough bare trees and icsicles for great pictures."

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: RV sites vary in size and accessibility. At Raccoon Mountain Caverns, "We have a 40' class A and flat tow a Jeep. We stayed in site 203 for 3 nights. While we really enjoyed the campground, this site was not ideal for an RV our size. We weren't able to put our awnings out or comfortably sit outside."

Hookup variations: Utilities differ between cabin camping areas. At James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park, "Park is very nice with campground, two fishing lakes, and several hiking trails. Campground loop road has a steep entrance turning in from the main road that goes through the park and the campground loop itself is very winding. Most of the sites were fairly level and shaded. Power and water at sites."

Pull-through availability: Some campgrounds offer easier access options. At Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA, "There is a separate loop with pull-through sites that aren't as private, but they look very easy to get in and out of." Another visitor noted, "My site had a patio & a grill & was adjacent to the playground."

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