Camping near Cullman, Alabama ranges from basic pull-through sites to full-service RV resorts with lake access. Most campgrounds in this region sit between 600-700 feet above sea level, creating moderate temperatures ideal for year-round camping. Summer humidity can reach over 80% with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s°F, making campgrounds with swimming facilities particularly valuable during peak season.
What to do
Lake activities at Smith Lake: Thousand Trails Hidden Cove provides direct access to Smith Lake where campers can fish, boat, and swim. "This RV park is right on a lake, but a bit away from anything else. If you have any sort of boat, kayak, paddle board, bring it!" One camper noted that boat rental options are limited near the park: "Right on the lake but unaware of any kind of rentals available nearby—closest rentals are 40 mins away on the opposite side of the lake."
Hiking in Bankhead National Forest: Bama Campground & RV Park serves as an excellent base for exploring the numerous waterfall trails. "This is a great little campground tucked away on the edge of Bankhead National Forest. The location of the campground makes it an excellent location to enjoy the numerous waterfall hikes in the area." The campground also offers on-site hiking options: "The campground has hiking trails on the property if you don't have time to visit Bankhead NF."
Golfing opportunities: Several rv parks near Cullman, Alabama provide access to golfing facilities. Quail Creek RV Resort connects directly to a golf course, though campers note that "the course is not very well maintained, but it does get a lot of play." The resort and golf course operate as separate entities despite sharing the property.
What campers like
Privacy and natural settings: Campers appreciate parks that offer spacious sites and nature views. "We stayed in C74 with a great backyard overlooking the hills," mentioned one camper at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove. At Bama Campground & RV Park, "sites 2-4 had good views of the pond/field, sites 10-15 backed up to the tree line to provide a little shade all other sites had full sun."
Clean facilities: Greensport RV Park and Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The bath house and pool area are nice. There are canoe and kayaks available to rent as well," noted one reviewer. Another mentioned, "Such friendly people, a tranquil beautiful place next to the lake, its got a awesome boat ramp, jetties, recreation area, very neat bathrooms and facilities!"
Family-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds near Cullman offer recreational facilities. "Equipped with bathhouse, laundry room, club house, nice playground and more!" wrote a camper about Thousand Trails Hidden Cove. At Palomino RV Resort, a camper noted, "There was a swimming pond, a fishing pond, basketball & tennis court, fire pit, picnic tables."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between rv parks in Cullman, Alabama area. "I had no reception with Verizon but my AT&T hotspot had good reception," reported a camper at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove. Another warned, "Cell service is spotty so either have a mobile data setup or buy the local connection for your stay."
Distance to supplies: Many campgrounds are relatively remote. "Nearest Walmart is Cullman which is 45 mins away," noted a camper staying at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove. Quail Creek RV Resort offers better access: "Drove the 15 minutes into Hartselle and were pleasantly surprised by amenities such as the Walmart and especially a very nice, well-stocked Krogers."
Seasonal considerations: Pool availability varies based on time of year. A camper at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove reported, "Pool was not open when I was here in April which was a shame. It was hot enough." Temperature and humidity can be challenging: "Very hot, humid and rainy time of year! Would be back in the fall perhaps."
Tips for camping with families
Planned activities: Greensport RV Park and Campground offers organized events for children. "The staff were very helpful, lots of planned activities for the kids. Scenery was great, lots of amenities," wrote one grandfather camping with his 9-year-old granddaughter.
Kid-friendly amenities: Multiple campgrounds feature playgrounds and recreation areas. Palomino RV Resort provides "basketball & tennis court, fire pit, picnic tables." At Thousand Trails Hidden Cove, a camper noted, "The clubhouse was very nice and had a lot for kids to do as well," though another mentioned "The wood on the playground needs to be replaced."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation for families. "They have a shower house, laundry room, several common areas to sit, docs, boat ramp, salt water pool & basketball hoop," described a camper at Jay Landings Marina & RV Park. Another reviewer specifically praised the pool: "The pool was also a beautiful plus and it was a perfect temperature for a nice relaxing after driving dip!"
Tips from RVers
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds require careful driving. For Quail Creek, a camper advised: "Go left at the stop sign on Mt. Zion Rd from Nat Key Rd when departing the CG! When we departed, heading back towards the interstate, you come to a stop sign. Our RV GPS and Waze wanted us to turn right on Mt. Zion Rd instead of going left as we did when we arrived. We took the right turn, and about the time the trailer swung, we saw the drop-off into the ditch."
Site selection: At Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground, "The pads here are huge and the utilities including 50 AMP worked well." Satellite users should note "there are no trees near the RV sites." At Thousand Trails Hidden Cove, "A and B sections are the original sections. C section is brand new with 50 amps hookup. All the big rigs there."
Electric service reliability: Power stability can be an issue at certain campgrounds. At Greensport RV Park, a camper reported, "We did have some issues but I was able to verify with the grounds electrician that the low voltage issue was due to Alabama electric and not the camp ground. Hopefully that will be resolved soon, but we did have a low voltage issue on line one of our 50amp service."
