Camping cabins near Anniston, Alabama provide visitors access to both mountain and water recreation options. The region sits in the southern Appalachians with elevations reaching 2,407 feet at Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point. Most cabins remain open year-round with peak seasons running April through October when average temperatures range from 65-85°F. Winter temperatures typically drop to 30-45°F, with occasional freezing conditions at higher elevations.
What to do
Hiking trails and waterfalls: The Pinhoti Trail system offers over 100 miles of hiking paths through the Talladega National Forest. At Cheaha State Park, visitors can access several trail difficulty levels. "I have hiked the back country here and lots of good sites with adequate water make it a good backpacking adventure for beginners," notes one camper.
Water recreation: Big Wills Creek Campground provides river tubing with shuttles back to launch points. "As far as the tubing you can tube until you get tired of it your not limited to how many times you can tube and they pick you up and take you back to the launch area," explains a visitor. Tubes cost approximately $10 to purchase on-site when rentals are unavailable.
Holiday events: Some campgrounds offer seasonal activities during major holidays. River Rocks Landing features Christmas light displays in December. According to one camper, "Check out the Christmas light display during the holidays!"
What campers like
Mountain views: The elevated terrain provides scenic vistas from many cabin sites. At Misfit Mountain, visitors enjoy small-scale accommodations with natural surroundings. "It is such a cute cabin with everything you need including a luxurious outdoor shower and composting toilet. The trails on the property looked nice and well maintained," reports one guest.
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds feature water access for cooling off. Noccalula Falls Park provides both natural and constructed swimming areas. "This place has a heartfelt history with the Indians and loads of stuff to do! There is a petting zoo, hiking trails, campgrounds, swimming spots, train to ride," explains a visitor.
Fishing access: Many cabin locations sit near fishing spots. The Bay Springs Country Inn & Marina positions cabins directly on the water. A recent visitor noted, "Small spots right on the water with a friendly staff and lots of peace. My family and I will be back often."
What you should know
Cell service varies: Reception can be limited in mountain areas. Some campgrounds maintain reliable connections while others have spotty service. At The Ridge Outdoor Resort, one visitor reported, "I have 2 bars on my Verizon."
Reservation requirements: Most cabins book quickly during summer and fall weekends. Availability increases Sunday through Thursday and during winter months. One visitor advises texting hosts at Misfit Mountain "before showing up as it can be tricky to find and she has some additional info that's useful."
Bathroom facilities: Each campground offers different shower and restroom setups. At Noccalula Falls, "The showers were spacious and very clean," but another camper noted the shower stalls have "a double curtain but no shower stall doors."
Tips for camping with families
Activity schedules: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park organizes regular children's programming. "My kids loved the open activities at Jellystone! They bounced on the jump pad, went down the new bounce slide, enjoyed the playground, and the pools... They had activities every hour for the kids!"
Age-appropriate trails: Consider trail difficulty when planning hikes with children. Cheaha State Park includes options for various ability levels. One family reported, "There is an easy walk on a boardwalk with amazing views at the end on days when the kids don't feel like hiking. Right by the lake is a trailhead that leads up to more amazing views."
Safety near water: Many cabins sit near water features requiring supervision. River Rocks Landing provides safer alternatives with "3 pools that r very nice and clean. One pool is an infinity pool!"
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Many cabin campgrounds also accommodate RVs with varying site sizes and amenities. At Big Wills Creek, visitors should note that "sites are close together but everyone is friendly."
Utility access: Some locations charge additional fees for electricity. One camper at Yogi Bears Jellystone Park mentioned, "Price is a bit high considering electricity is not included. They also charged $25 per person a month above 2 people."
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. At River Rocks Landing, one RVer observed the location is "close to the interstate (easy to get to)" while another camper noted a different facility had roads that "are gravel (well mostly dirt) and are full of potholes."
