Best Campgrounds near Midfield, AL

Campgrounds near Midfield, Alabama range from developed RV parks to mixed-use facilities with tent camping options. Oak Mountain State Park Campground, located about 25 miles southeast of Midfield, offers tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations in a forested setting. Closer to town, the Hoover Met Complex RV Park provides convenient access for RVs with full hookups in an urban environment. Most camping areas in this region are established campgrounds rather than dispersed sites, with several facilities operating year-round.

Access to camping options varies by location, with most sites near Midfield being easily accessible by passenger vehicles on paved roads. The region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making camping possible throughout the year, though spring and fall offer more moderate temperatures. "Clean, easy, and huge campground. We stayed here while moving out of Hoover, AL. And have been back twice because of that experience," noted one camper about the Hoover Met Complex RV Park. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during weekends and holidays, with prices typically ranging from $20-50 per night depending on amenities. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may be spotty in more remote sections of Oak Mountain State Park.

The camping experience near Midfield reflects the area's mix of urban and natural environments. Birmingham South RV Park offers proximity to city amenities while still providing a camping atmosphere. A visitor mentioned that it is a "very secure campground with a lot of amenities. No concrete pads but nice small sites." Several developed campgrounds in the region feature water access, with Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park offering creek-side sites in a historically significant setting. Campers should note that some RV parks primarily serve long-term residents rather than overnight visitors. Brookside Greenway Park provides a more natural setting with creek access, described by one camper as "wonderful, quiet and shaded camping areas and also has an awesome clean creek to swim and canoe in."

Best Camping Sites Near Midfield, Alabama (84)

    1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    95 Reviews
    Hoover, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    "It is located only about 20-40 min outside downtown. Oak Mountain has several of options of things to do away from just camping and hiking (which of course are also great to do here)."

    "Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama’s largest state park. Located just outside of Birmingham, it’s easy to escape to nature without being too far off the beaten path. This park is HUGE!"

    2. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Green Pond, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 477-5711

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Situated on a beautiful mountain side just minute from university of alabama. Camp beside a churning creek and listen to nature."

    "The park is in a great part of Alabama and is located close to a lot of the best hiking in the state. Additionally, the park is set up on an old ironworks plant where many people lived and worked."

    3. Hoover Met Complex RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Helena, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 739-7400

    "On the outskirts of a parking lot of a stadium!"

    "In addition to the Hoover Met sports complex and sports arena there is a new brewery within walking distance of the campground."

    4. Birmingham South RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Pelham, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 664-8832

    $35 - $65 / night

    "They put us in a pull though site which was awesome for being easy to make quiet exit. Never I’m hooked the truck."

    "Easy access to highway, very spacious and new bathrooms and showers. Very much enjoyed our stay."

    5. Brookside Greenway Park

    3 Reviews
    Birmingham, AL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 209-2824

    "Grassy area behind some ball fields in a small town. They have hookups but I just parked in the grass. I also understand there are bathrooms and showers but I didn't use them. Wifi works."

    6. M and J RV Park

    1 Review
    Midfield, AL
    0 miles
    +1 (205) 788-2605

    7. Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park

    1 Review
    Pelham, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    $6 - $18 / night

    "You’ll never run out of things to do between the endless hiking trails, the museum of wildlife, and the wildlife rescue center. There’s an archery station within the park and a petting farm."

    8. Cherokee Campground

    1 Review
    Helena, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 428-8339

    9. Brookside Campground

    1 Review
    Birmingham, AL
    13 miles
    +1 (205) 674-5550

    $30 / night

    10. Deerlick Creek

    26 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 759-1591

    $20 - $30 / night

    "My campsite was near the bathroom/shower which was convenient.  Enjoyed the hillside view I had and the walks in the woods surrounding the campground."

    "Greta place to camp in the fall for Alabama football games, only about 15-16 miles from campus, yet very secluded. Really a great place to camp, whether with RV or tent camping!"

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Recent Reviews near Midfield, AL

409 Reviews of 84 Midfield Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Chilton County Minooka Park

    Fine for big RV’s

    It’s more of an RV park than campground. There are spaces for tents, but they don’t have picnic tables. The trees are actually behind the sites. So, don’t think about a hammock. The bathrooms are clean, but there are no showers.

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Great mix of nature, history, and family fun

    We stayed at Tannehill Ironworks Campground for a long weekend and had a great experience. We arrived late on a Thursday night and appreciated that the ranger is on-site 24/7, since the campground doesn’t take reservations. The process is easy—you just pull in, find a site, and register/pay the next morning. It was a little hard to find a spot in the dark, but that was on us.

    There are three main campground areas. • Campgrounds 1 and 2 offer full hook-ups, with many outer sites backing up to a scenic creek. • Campground 3 has water and electric only.

    We stayed in site 122 in Campground 1, right on the creek. The sites are all gravel with picnic tables (a little worn—we brought our own table setup). Ours was pretty spacious, and since it wasn’t full, we had empty sites in front of and behind us, which made it feel even more open.

    The creek is peaceful and adds great ambiance, but there’s no designated access area for wading or swimming. That said, lots of kids were playing in the water right near their sites.

    T-Mobile service was decent—we were able to use our hotspot to stream TV at night. There’s no public Wi-Fi, but we didn’t miss it. We didn’t use the dump stations, but they looked clean and easy to access.

    Check-out time is 1:00 PM, and we didn’t see an official check-in time or posted quiet hours. The campground was fairly calm and relaxed, especially at night.

    The best part of Tannehill is everything there is to do. We brought bikes and explored miles of trails, all clearly marked by difficulty level. The park is also full of historical buildings like an old mill, furnace, blacksmith shop, and restored cabins (some are available to rent). There’s a Sunday church service at 9AM, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a general store, a miniature train ride, and even an ice cream shop.

    If you visit during one of their Trade Days weekends, you’re in for a treat—it’s like a huge flea market with over 400 vendors, food stands, and all kinds of local treasures.

    Tannehill is a unique blend of history, nature, and activities for all ages. We’ll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back getaway with lots to explore!

  • Melinda S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Oak Mtn State Park Equestrian & section B campground

    A great State Park. I stayed one night in the Equestrian campground. They are all pull thru with as remodeled bathhouse. It was extremely clean. Then moved over to Section B of the main camp ground. Remodeled spaces with adequate space for a newbie to back her travel trailer in with no problems. “ What an Ego booster!” Remodeled bathhouses as well and kept clean even on a busy July 4th weekend. Gets morning sun but shade in the afternoon.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

    Very nice, quiet campground

    Great campground & people! Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the lack of things to do. No fenced in dog park but plenty of space to have one. 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. Nearest Walmart is Cullman which is 45 mins away. Wouldn’t recommend staying here if you prefer to be closer to the city but perfect if you want to be in the middle of the woods and have no reason to leave. Very hot, humid and rainy time of year! Would be back in the fall perhaps.

  • Nick E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2025

    Hidden Cove Thousand Trails

    Clean, Quiet, and Spacious

    Great little campground with awesome access to the lake. Great for Starlink and good AT&T reception.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Birmingham South RV Park

    Ants, Dogs and Smells

    To be fair, the check in and staff were nice. Sites are level and partially shaded. Rules loosely enforced as there were trucks parked on grass which was noted as a very prominent rule on reservation and check in. Ants attempted to infest anything we sat outside (not food related items were specifically targeted as it was a pair of diving boots and our leveling blocks). It was horrible. There’s little to no control over everyone’s dogs. The best you can get is that they are leashed, otherwise, lunging at people or other dogs and barking all throughout the day is completely permitted. The sites are very small and your neighbors sewer hookups happen to be about 3 feet from your site’s picnic table. It’s just gross.

  • Patrick P.
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Birmingham South RV Park

    Nice place ,

    Nice place , but the internet doesn’t work, bathrooms clean

  • Dave  K.
    May. 10, 2025

    Palomino RV Resort

    Palomino

    Nice concrete pads, park is ran very well by the city...clean and organized campground


Guide to Midfield

Camping near Midfield, Alabama, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different tastes.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds, like Oak Mountain State Park Campground, have extensive trails. One visitor noted, “The park has so many different activities including hiking and BMX trails.”
  • Water Sports: If you enjoy water activities, check out Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, “Trails to hike, water to play in, fishing, history places to see and go through.”
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Campgrounds like Birmingham South RV Park often have playgrounds. One camper shared, “So much fun. Lots of Halloween decorations from campers as well as park with contest.”

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Clear Creek Recreation Area said, “Our site had great access to the lake but not on the busiest part of the lake.”
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One reviewer at Gunter Hill Campground mentioned, “The bathrooms were clean but had no AC, a little bit of a walk from our spot.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. A guest at Hidden Cove RV Resort noted, “The management and office personnel were very friendly.”

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Burchfield Branch Park stated, “This campground has zero cell service, so if you can’t do without that read no further.”
  • Site Sizes Vary: Some campgrounds have smaller sites. A visitor at Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground complained, “These are the tiniest campsites I've ever seen in a State Park, worse than an RV park even.”
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for varying weather conditions. A reviewer at Smith Lake Park mentioned, “The tent sites are nicely tucked inside of wooded areas, the RV sites are tightly packed together with little shade.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park said, “Staff very friendly. Extremely clean bathrooms & showers.”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One visitor at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground shared, “There are things to do year round.”
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep kids entertained with snacks and games. A reviewer at Oak Mountain State Park Campground noted, “The weather was great for mid July.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Gunter Hill Campground mentioned, “The sewage hookup was very nice to have on a 1 night trip.”
  • Be Aware of Site Conditions: Some sites may have uneven ground. A visitor at Clear Creek Recreation Area advised, “Some roads into the campsites have tight turns so be aware of that if you drive a longer rig.”
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A reviewer at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground noted, “There is a dump station near the exit of the campground.”

Camping around Midfield, Alabama, has something for everyone, so pack your gear and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Midfield, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 84 campgrounds and RV parks near Midfield, AL and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Midfield, AL is Oak Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 95 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Midfield, AL.