RV Camping near Peterson, AL

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    RV sites near Peterson, Alabama include Sunset RV in Cottondale with full hookup level blacktop sites that accommodate big rigs. Bama RV Station offers electric and water hookups with two dump stations available for motorhomes. Coaches Corner RV Park features gravel sites with full utilities for RVs less than a mile from the University of Alabama campus. Hoover Met Complex RV Park provides full hookup pull-through spaces in a large parking lot arrangement with 50-amp service. Most parks maintain year-round operations with rates ranging from $29-45 per night for full hookup sites. "Basically an RV park with all very big class A motor homes. Full hookups on most sites so it's very doable for a couple of nights."

    Several RV parks in the area cater primarily to overnight travelers or football game attendees. Most RV sites are described as level with either gravel or paved surfaces, though few offer amenities like picnic tables or fire rings. Access to Interstate 20 makes many parks convenient for travelers passing through the region. Sunset RV features shower facilities and laundry at their east location, while Bama RV Station includes three dog parks. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though road noise can be significant at parks positioned near highways. A recent review noted, "Great place for an overnight stay. Well maintained, level sites. Easy on and off the freeway. Very basic and clean."

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    Best RV Campgrounds near Peterson (49)

      1. Sunset RV

      3.6(7)5mi from PetersonRVs, Tents

      "If your looking for amenities, this is not the place for you. Clean, nice management, easy in and out. I will stay here again."

      "Well maintained, level sites. Easy on and off the freeway. Very basic and clean."

      from $29 - $32 / night

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      2. Bama RV Station

      4.0(2)4mi from PetersonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots. Economy camping option in the economy storage area."

      from $30 - $35 / night

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      3. Candy mountain rv resort

      2.0(3)7mi from PetersonRVs

      "The facilities were probably lovely back in the day but we still enjoyed walking around exploding the grounds."

      from $30 - $400 / night

      4. Hoover Met Complex RV Park

      4.3(13)34mi from PetersonRVs

      "It is essentially a large parking lot with RV pull through spaces. We use it when we go to Birmingham to visit the family."

      "Excellent wifi. Easy pull through, paved lot. Close access to anything you need."

      5. Happy Hooves Farm - RV Parking

      Be the first to review14mi from Peterson

      from $35 / night

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      6. Coaches Corner RV Park

      4.3(3)12mi from PetersonRVs

      "Park was clean, easy to get through, and had full hookups. I had no issues staying here and will stay here again in the future."

      "100+ site campground used by RV’s during football season sitting less than a mile from campus. Owner lives on property and is extremely helpful. All sites are gravel with full utilities."

      from $45 - $675 / night

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      7. Birmingham South RV Park

      4.7(3)36mi from PetersonRVs, Tents

      "This place is a must stay, very clean facilities, pool and laundry on site"

      "Right off the highway, Nice Trees, Flat Sites, Friendly Staff, Little overpriced"

      8. Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park

      5.0(5)45mi from PetersonRVs

      "Very nice RV park next to the casino. Easy access off the Interstate. Concrete pads with full hookups, dog run, small bath house and playground for the kids"

      "Grounds well kept and full hookups available. Walking distance to casino and they offer a shuttle."

      9. Avalon RV Park

      Be the first to review4mi from PetersonRVs, Tents

      10. Greer Bros RV Park

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    RV Park Reviews near Peterson, AL

    325 Reviews of 49 Peterson Campgrounds


    • Cat R.
      Oct. 3, 2022

      Bama RV Station

      Good For Quick Overnight Stay

      Literally right off the interstate at Tuscaloosa. Much lower noise level than I expected. Definitely a parking lot, without trees. We are in site 9, pretty level gravel site, electric and water hookup only. 2 dump stations are available, 2 dog parks. 30 dollars a night. Mostly long term parking. No firepits or picnic tables. Check in by phone, no office.

    • Eric H.
      Sep. 11, 2020

      Deerlick Creek

      Awesome little campground

      Nice level concrete pads with awesome shade. Bath house stayed clean. Nice 1/2 mile asphalt bike/walking trail. Hiking trail with hills and valleys skirting the lake. Boat ramp with easy access to the lake. Convenient access to Tuscaloosa for supplies, eating or just a change of scenery. Some site are smaller than others and some are pull through. Highly recommend.

    • Cat R.
      Jul. 13, 2021

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Great Times

      Great time at Gunter Hill

      Gunter Hill Corps of Engineers Campground We stayed 2 nights at Site 27 Full hookups (50 amp electric/water/sewer) $35/night Site #27. is a very long, back-in site, on a level concrete pad, very shady and secluded. The driveway is very long. The Catoma Creek is visible and a short walk just to the rear of this site, affording me quick and easy access to get to a bit of fishing.

      The campground is just on the west side of Montgomery, a short drive off of the interstate, far enough away to offer plenty of peace and quiet. We enjoyed lots of walks around the park, getting familiar with the campground while exploring the Catoma loop and the more rustic, electric-only Antioc loop. We were able to put our kayaks in easily as well. The restrooms were slightly dated and dark. No trash pick up, but cans available nearby.

      The campground served as a good base to explore nearby Montgomery and it’s suburbs.

    • Amy L.
      Sep. 4, 2023

      Chilton County Minooka Park

      Manooka Park Jemison Al

      Great people Always willing to help, loves our long term stay here. Mr. Gerald, Mr. Teddy & Mr. Scott are always more than willing to work with you & help in any way. Loves everything about this place. Family friendly, atv park.

    • R
      Aug. 5, 2020

      Cherokee Campground

      More of a Long Term Living Area

      Most of the pads were filled with long-term residents. The owners were very nice. The rate was reasonable. Our gravel pad was not wide enough to be a) level and b) slide/awning out at the same time. The electric hook-up was at the opposite end of the pad from the water and sewer hook-ups. Some neighbors were friendly, others were a bit suspicious of us as interlopers based on how many times they walked past our area. Overall, would only stay again in a pinch.

    • R
      Jun. 2, 2023

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      Updates please

      At the regular campground, there’s only 30amp connections. Some have sewer and some not. There is no camp wifi. Swimming is quit a distance from campground.

      The campground at the stables are pull through and 50 amp and full hookups.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 10, 2024

      Sunset RV

      Bright light and road noise

      Stopped for an overnight on our way home to Atlanta from a trip out west. Not much of a park. Most sites are long term or semi permanent. Only 6 available for regular RV. Water, 30/50 amp electric & sewer There is a small laundry room The office wasn’t open but we had reservations and had received an email about our site and directions. WiFi was poor. It is right off of I-20 so there was lots of road noise all night. There was a very bright vapor light above our site that lit up the whole area. There is a small dog walking area.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 20, 2026

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      Great Campground Near I-65

      lots of trails. Upgraded sites, new bathhouse, pet friendly, full hook up at some sites. It’s site A09 the site sloped downward, which caused the trailers sewer connection to be lower than the dump site. As far enough away from the interstate that you don’t hear the road noise you’re surrounded by woods and hills. Will stay here again.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 1, 2021

      Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park

      Very Nice Park Off Interstate

      Very nice RV park next to the casino. Easy access off the Interstate. Concrete pads with full hookups, dog run, small bath house and playground for the kids


    Guide to Peterson

    RV sites near Peterson, Alabama primarily serve overnight travelers and football game attendees. Most campgrounds offer level gravel or paved surfaces with full hookups within minutes of Interstate 20 and major urban areas. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often reaching 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures, making year-round camping possible with proper preparation.

    What to do

    Football game access: Coaches Corner RV Park sits less than a mile from the University of Alabama campus, making it ideal for game weekends. "100+ site campground used by RV's during football season sitting less than a mile from campus. Owner lives on property and is extremely helpful," notes a reviewer.

    Explore local breweries: From Hoover Met Complex RV Park, visitors can access nearby entertainment. "In addition to the Hoover Met sports complex and sports arena there is a new brewery within walking distance of the campground," mentions one camper.

    Kid-friendly activities: Sports complexes and playgrounds enhance family stays. "Next to huge water park/splash pad - was a ton of fun for the kids," reports a visitor to Hoover Met Complex RV Park.

    What campers like

    Value for overnight stays: Sunset RV offers economical stays without unnecessary frills. "This is a very nice place for an overnight stay. If your looking for amenities, this is not the place for you. Clean, nice management, easy in and out... Full hook ups, including water sewer, electric and cable for $29/a night."

    Dog-friendly facilities: Bama RV Station provides multiple spaces for pets. "Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots," writes one camper.

    Easy navigation: Sites designed for simple access appeal to travelers. "Easy to navigate in and out of each site," mentions a review about Hoover Met Complex RV Park, while another notes about Sunset RV that it offers "level blacktop site[s] that had sewer, water, cable and electricity."

    What you should know

    Limited amenities at budget options: Many sites prioritize hookups over extras. "No trees, no playground, no pool, no picnic table, no fire ring. There are 2 parking areas. The first area has the office, laundry and bathroom," a reviewer shares about Sunset RV.

    Road noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. "It is right off of I-20 so there was lots of road noise all night. There was a very bright vapor light above our site that lit up the whole area," notes a Sunset RV visitor.

    Site spacing variations: Birmingham South RV Park and others have tight configurations. "The sites are very small and your neighbors sewer hookups happen to be about 3 feet from your site's picnic table."

    Tips for camping with families

    Recreational options: Focus on parks with built-in activities. "Super easy to get in and out. Easy hooks ups and good WiFi available. Playground and rock climbing area a plus," shares a visitor to Hoover Met Complex RV Park.

    Weather preparation: Summer heat requires cooling solutions. Temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity from June through September, making air conditioning essential for family comfort.

    Entertainment alternatives: Rolling Hills RV Park offers spacious sites for family setups. "There's quite a bit of space between most of the sites (particularly the back in sites)," which provides room for outdoor family activities.

    Tips from RVers

    Levelness considerations: Despite paved surfaces, some sites require adjustment. At Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park, "While they are paved sites, we found that you do have to level out still by around 3 inches."

    Pull-through advantages: Many parks accommodate connected vehicles. "We had a pull through spot so we didn't have to disconnect our tow dolly. Gravel site was fairly level despite being in a hilly area," explains a Rolling Hills RV Park visitor.

    Short-term vs. long-term considerations: Some parks better suit specific visit durations. "Nice open sites and easy to access your site. Basically an RV park. All very big class A motor homes. No public bathrooms just a couple construction potties. Full hookups on most sites so it's very doable for a couple of nights," notes a Coaches Corner RV Park camper.

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