Best Glamping near Arab, AL

Lake Guntersville State Park Campground and Honeycomb Campground both provide upscale glamping accommodations near Arab, Alabama. Located on the scenic shores of Lake Guntersville, these sites offer a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and comfort. The glamping accommodations include fully furnished safari-style canvas tents with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems to ensure comfort regardless of season. Honeycomb Campground's luxury units feature private waterfront views with immediate lake access, while Lake Guntersville State Park offers more secluded options with mountain panoramas. Most glamping sites include private decks, mini-refrigerators, and bedding with high-quality linens. "Beautiful views from lakefront sites. The beach was very nice and the staff was beyond helpful," noted one visitor about their glamping experience.

The Tennessee River/Lake Guntersville setting creates an ideal backdrop for glamping enthusiasts seeking both relaxation and adventure. Water activities dominate the experience with swimming at dedicated beach areas, kayak and canoe rentals, and exceptional fishing opportunities. Hiking trails connect directly from several glamping sites to scenic overlooks and the main lodge area. Lake Guntersville State Park adds additional adventure options with a zip line course adjacent to their main facilities. Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though fall brings particularly stunning views as the surrounding mountains display vibrant foliage. According to a camper, "You can spend a week and do something different every day including just sitting on the lodge deck and taking in the scenery." Reservations are essential during summer months when waterfront glamping sites book quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Arab, Alabama (13)

    1. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

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

    "Most sites include view of lake Guntersville. Several things to do here... Mountain bike, hike, fish, beach with volleyball, golf. Deer usually visit the campground several times a day."

    "Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water."

    2. Honeycomb Campground

    18 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 582-9884

    "PROs: Beautiful views from lakefront sites • not crowded, very quiet in mid-November • hard packed gravel pad was level left-to-right, no leveling blocks under tires needed • easy driving distance to"

    "This campground is located on Lake Guntersville. There are plenty of sites with trees for shade and hammocking. Clean bathrooms and showers. Water and electric at all sites. Dump station."

    3. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 534-6589

    $14 - $30 / night

    "Check-in is at the camp store if you arrive during store hours or with camp host if you arrive after hours. We stayed on site 24, which had complete shade throughout the day."

    "When I called Saturday morning to check on availability for that evening, I was told only primitive sites were available which would have been ok for a one night stay but upon arrival, we were told you"

    4. Point Mallard City Campground

    12 Reviews
    Decatur, AL
    30 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!"

    5. Clear Creek Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Arley, AL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 300-1463

    $32 - $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."

    6. Corinth Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Houston, AL
    49 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."

    8. TGL Adventures

    2 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    29 miles
    +1 (256) 693-3693

    $25 - $250 / night

    "We arrived at our tents and hammocks up and then just relaxed a bit. We ended up fishing til daylight because the river was physically only 10 steps from our tents."

    9. River Rocks Landing

    9 Reviews
    Gadsden, AL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 543-7111

    "It’s close to the interstate (easy to get to), is mostly surrounded with water (and there are big swings to sit and enjoy the water views), has 3 clean pools (one an infinity pool) and an amazing splash"

    "Beautiful campground right on the lake! Private with boat docks and nice camping spots. 3 pools that r very nice and clean. One pool is an infinity pool!"

    10. The Cove RV Resort and Campground

    5 Reviews
    Gadsden, AL
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 467-3158

    $35 - $38 / night

    "This place is conveniently right off the interstate, but still tucked away enough that it's quiet."

    "We needed a place to stop for the night driving north on route 59 near Gadsden, AL. We found The Cove online and it was absolutely perfect to suit our needs."

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  • R
    Jul. 6, 2019

    River Rocks Landing

    Really great place!

    So many things are fantastic about this place. It’s close to the interstate (easy to get to), is mostly surrounded with water (and there are big swings to sit and enjoy the water views), has 3 clean pools (one an infinity pool) and an amazing splash pad, has a laundry, hosts are super friendly and upbeat, it’s clean, showers and restrooms are air conditioned, well lit and clean, well behaved pets are allowed. It would be especially fantastic for folks that are traveling with small children (up to young teens) or with no children. The only thing that we wished for were bigger sites. The sites around the water are very large and beautiful, so I’m referring to the interior ones. Ours would have been narrow for a pop up (all other RVs there were conventional hard sided self contained ones), except that the host put us in one with another empty one next to it (see how thoughtful and accommodating they are!) The gate is locked after 8pm, but you can get a key for a deposit of $10, which you get back when you leave. This means it is pretty secure at night. Lots of folks come and stay for several days, and return year after year, but ours was just an overnight, on our way home from the beach. We have a very good impression of this place.

  • Nikki W.
    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.

  • Steve V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2019

    Monte Sano State Park Campground

    Some much fun so close to home

    Although we have been to Monte Sano many times to hike and attend events, this was our first time camping here. Monte State Park Campground is a large campground with 15 full hookup sites, 59 water& electric sites, and 21 primitive tent sites. All the sites are gravel, most sites are wooded with lots of shade, and most site are mainly level. All style sites include a picnic table and fire ring. 

    Check-in is at the camp store if you arrive during store hours or with camp host if you arrive after hours. We stayed on site 24, which had complete shade throughout the day. This site backs up to a draw and each evening just before dust we could watch the deer walk up through. 

    The bathhouse is centrally located, newer, and cleaned daily. There are also laundry machines available between the men’s and women’s area. 

    Firewood, ice, limited grocery items, and souvenirs were available at the camp store. There is a full grocery store about 15 minutes away. 

    We found ok to limited cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The state park did have wi-fi near the camp store. 

    The park has many trails for hiking and mountain biking, as well as host the North Alabama Japanese Garden. The North Alabama Land Trust also connects to the state park and adds many more miles of trails. We hiked about 15 miles this weekend and there are many more miles to explore on another visit. 

    The state park is located 5 minutes from Huntsville where you can find many restaurants, breweries, and the Space& Rocket Center. Check the Huntsville visitor’s center website for all that is offered in the area. In addition, the Burritt on the Mountain located just minutes from the park entrance and has an open air museum and an amazing overlook of Huntsville. 

    We are very excited that this gem is located so close to use and are proud to call this our home camp!

  • Anna M.
    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.

  • Benjamin K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Great camping

    Wonderful place to camp!!! Most sites include view of lake Guntersville. Several things to do here... Mountain bike, hike, fish, beach with volleyball, golf. Deer usually visit the campground several times a day. Take time to drive up the mountain to the Lodge and take in the great views. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and showers.

  • Katrin  S.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Primitive campsites at the water

    We chose a primitive site for a quieter camping night. Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water. Each site has a fire pit and is mostly level. No table, so bring your own. No water spigot so make sure you have your own. Beautiful location with amazing sunsets.

  • Mara S.
    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.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2018

    Monte Sano State Park Campground

    Nice campground with nice hiking trails

    When I called Saturday morning to check on availability for that evening, I was told only primitive sites were available which would have been ok for a one night stay but upon arrival, we were told you had to pitch a tent for the primitive sites (we don’t have a tent and sleep in our van). However, a number of improved sites had opened up so we were in luck. All sites are gravel and appear to be fairly level and ours was likely the most level we’ve been in for awhile. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Many families with young children (fun to watch them ride their bikes around the loop). Bathhouse was clean and I appreciated the HOT water! Coin laundry. The North Alabama Japanese garden is a nice short walk and there are a variety of hiking trails (I would recommend the Stone Cut Trail for a moderately challenging hike).

  • Larry A.
    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.


Guide to Arab

Lake Guntersville forms the centerpiece of camping opportunities near Arab, Alabama, with 69,100 acres of water and 170 miles of shoreline. The elevation ranges from 595 feet at the lake to 1,120 feet at Monte Sano State Park in nearby Huntsville. Summer temperatures often exceed 90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer more moderate camping conditions with daytime highs in the 70s.

What to do

Hiking trails: Lake Guntersville State Park offers extensive trail systems connecting to scenic overlooks. "The trails connect directly from several glamping sites to scenic overlooks and the main lodge area," with options ranging from beginner to experienced hikers. "We spent a lot of time walking with our kids on the trails and riding scooters around the campsite roads. Nature trails were extremely well kept with great views on the water," notes a visitor at Corinth Recreation Area.

Fishing opportunities: Smith Lake near Arab provides excellent bass fishing opportunities. "Very clean place and great fishing!" reports one camper at Lake Guntersville State Park Campground. Many waterfront sites include direct access for shore fishing. During holiday weekends, expect more crowded conditions - "Since it was a holiday weekend, fishing off the site was not fruitful, but there are plenty of places to drive to in the area where you can catch plenty!"

Water activities: Beyond swimming and fishing, consider renting boats or kayaks. At Clear Creek Recreation Area, "The lots were beautifully wooded and spacing between each site was adequate... The perimeter lake lots in the Hoot Owl Loop all had steps or path access from the site to the shore." For glamping enthusiasts in Arab, Alabama, these waterfront access points provide convenient entry for water sports and swimming.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: While some campgrounds have sites close together, others offer more seclusion. At Monte Sano State Park Campground, "The campground is laid out in two loops and a dirt loop for tent campers... sites are spacious and they have trees in between for some privacy. There are several that are double spots if you're going with friends and family."

Clean facilities: Consistently mentioned across reviews is the cleanliness of bathhouses and common areas. "Super clean bathrooms, beautiful view of the lake," notes one visitor about Lake Guntersville. Another camper at Honeycomb Campground adds, "The restrooms and showers are very clean. 10/10 would recommend."

Waterfront options: Sites directly on the water remain the most popular for glamping in the Arab area. "Our site was spacious and right on the lake. The beach was very nice and the staff was beyond helpful," reports a camper at Honeycomb Campground. Another notes, "The sites were close enough to see your neighbors but far enough away to not hear them! At least ours was that way."

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Fall is often considered the ideal season for glamping near Arab, Alabama, when temperatures moderate and humidity drops. Spring brings abundant wildflowers but also increased rainfall. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity.

Site selection strategy: Reserve well in advance for premium waterfront sites. "Book in advance, water sites are hard to come by in the summer!" advises a camper at Honeycomb Campground. The most desirable glamping sites may book 6-12 months ahead during peak season.

Weather impacts: Recent tornado activity has affected tree cover at some campgrounds. "A few years ago a tornado took out a lot of the big pines so it's a bit hot with very little shade. But it's still the best place to camp around Guntersville!" reports one camper about Clear Creek Recreation Area.

Shower facilities: Availability varies significantly between campgrounds. "One shower for the whole loop was a bit absurd," notes a camper at Clear Creek Recreation Area. At other locations, individual shower rooms with locking doors provide additional privacy and security.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: For families with children, swimming areas provide welcome relief from summer heat. "My kids did love the beach front entrance that was built for lake access and swimming. The camp store was well supplied. The staff was also great!" shares a visitor to Honeycomb Campground.

Playgrounds and recreation: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Lake Guntersville State Park, visitors find "basketball and tennis courts, playground, shady dog park, splash pad, and clean bathhouses." Additionally, the park offers "a zip line course adjacent to their main facilities" for more adventurous family members.

Safety considerations: Many campgrounds have controlled access. "The gate is locked after 8pm, but you can get a key for a deposit of $10, which you get back when you leave. This means it is pretty secure at night," notes a camper about River Rocks Landing.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Full service sites with water, electric and sewer connections are limited at some campgrounds. "The only downside is that they do not have sewer hookups," notes a visitor about Honeycomb Campground. For extended stays, confirm whether honeypot service or accessible dump stations are available.

Site leveling: While most RV sites are designed to accommodate larger rigs, some preparation may be needed. "Spots were average for a state park. The store at the front has a good variety of anything you might want/need," notes a camper at Lake Guntersville State Park Campground. Many campgrounds offer pull-through sites for easier access with larger RVs.

Proximity to services: Location relative to supplies and services varies by campground. Monte Sano State Park is "Minutes from downtown Huntsville, but you feel very far away," while other campgrounds may require longer drives for groceries or supplies.

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