Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bessemer, AL

Several RV parks near Bessemer provide full hookup options for motorhome travelers. Birmingham South RV Park in Pelham features 99 sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, including both 30-amp and 50-amp service. Hoover Met Complex RV Park offers concrete pads with full hookups specifically designed for RVs, though fires are not permitted on the premises. Rolling Hills RV Park in Calera provides pull-through sites that accommodate big rigs with 50-amp electrical service and full hookups on gravel pads. "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," noted one visitor about Rolling Hills.

Most RV parks in the region remain open year-round, with varying levels of amenities and site privacy. While Birmingham South includes amenities like showers, a market, and designated picnic tables at each site, Hoover Met Complex is more utilitarian with a playground but no picnic tables or fire rings. Cell service varies throughout the area, with some parks offering WiFi access. Pets are generally welcome at most facilities, though specific restrictions may apply. Dump stations are available at several parks, including Birmingham South, while others like Rolling Hills provide sewer hookups at individual sites. A review mentioned that Sunset RV in Cottondale experiences "lots of road noise all night" due to its proximity to I-20, making it better suited for overnight stays rather than extended visits.

Best RV Sites Near Bessemer, Alabama (63)

    1. Hoover Met Complex RV Park

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

    "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."

    2. Sunset RV

    6 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 553-9233

    $29 - $32 / night

    "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."

    3. Rolling Hills RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Calera, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 668-6893

    "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."

    4. Birmingham South RV Park

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

    $35 - $65 / night

    "We had a 50amp pull through site. It was very level and we didn’t even unhook from the truck! We stayed one night, easy to find, close to the interstate, clean. They had no contact check in."

    "My only negative is that we felt the price was a bit high for off season accommodations & the condition of our site showed general wear and tear."

    5. Candy mountain rv resort

    3 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    26 miles
    +1 (205) 553-5428

    $30 - $400 / night

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

    6. Bama RV Station

    3 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 722-7005

    $30 - $35 / night

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

    7. Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

    13 Reviews
    Arley, AL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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! There is hiking about an hour away at the Bankhead National Forest."

    "Plenty of amenities, pool, basketball court, disc golf, nice clubhouse with pool tables and other games/lounging, Lewis Smith Lake, nice playground, horseshoes, a lake overlook with gazebo and mini golf"

    8. Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Stanton, AL
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 946-3360

    "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. Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina

    5 Reviews
    Cropwell, AL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 525-5701

    "Great location on the lake, close to everything. So close you don’t even need to leave the RV park to see the frequent fireworks or the huge pelican gatherings."

    "Store and gas station on site"

    10. Clear Creek Cove RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Cropwell, AL
    39 miles
    Website

    $99 - $150 / night

    "This is a great campground that has ONLY long term camping so you really get to know your neighbors. The power is not included but the prices are very reasonable. "

    "This campground is set up mostly for people who either want a long term space for their RV or to stay in a yurt for a couple of nights."

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RV Park Reviews near Bessemer, AL

380 Reviews of 63 Bessemer Campgrounds


  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • S
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina

    One and done

    The view is fantastic if you are lakeside- but it stops there. Most rentals are along one row and a couple of the lakeside sites. Sites are very unleveled with minimal gravel but almost all have a 6x9 concrete pad. No pool, no fire rings, spotty wifi and frequent brown outs on power. Both shower points smell horrible but appear clean otherwise. Lots of long-term vehicles. People are friendly and pets are welcome.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Susan C.
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Gunter Hill Campground

    We love Gunter Hill!

    We are local (30ish miles) but love to just escape here when we have 3 or 4 days and don't want to travel long distance.  Perfect spot to be closer to the river in the summer and in the woods in the fall.  Catoma loop sites are full hookup with concrete pads including both back in and pull through options.  Antioch Loop does not have sewer hookup and these sites are gravel lots but offer some amazing water views.

  • 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.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2023

    Clear Creek Cove RV Resort

    Long term camping with a family atmosphere

    This is a great campground that has ONLY long term camping so you really get to know your neighbors. The power is not included but the prices are very reasonable. 

    Our lot is spacious, gravel pad with a cement patio.


Guide to Bessemer

RV parks near Bessemer, Alabama provide convenient access to Birmingham metro attractions while offering full hookup services. Most parks in this area sit within a 20-mile radius of Bessemer, with elevations around 500-600 feet providing moderate temperatures through spring and fall seasons. Highway access makes these locations practical stopovers for travelers on I-65 or I-20/59 corridors, with varying levels of noise depending on proximity to major roads.

What to do

Explore local attractions: The Hoover Met Complex RV Park offers proximity to entertainment options beyond camping. "In addition to the Hoover Met sports complex and sports arena there is a new brewery within walking distance of the campground," notes one visitor. Another mentions, "Next to huge water park/splash pad - was a ton of fun for the kids."

Enjoy water activities: Thousand Trails Hidden Cove provides direct lake access on Smith Lake. "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!" advises a camper. The park includes a boat ramp, making it convenient for water enthusiasts.

Visit nearby casinos: Some campers combine their stay with casino visits. A reviewer at Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park mentions, "Costs $37 a night, and includes free game play at the casino... .2 mile walk to the casino that offers more than gambling… Bowling, arcade, and movie theater on the grounds."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and laundry areas. At Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina, a visitor noted, "The grounds are well maintained and the staff is on top of things." Another mentioned the "very quiet at night due to 10 pm quiet time."

Level sites: Finding appropriately leveled sites matters to RVers. A camper at Bama RV Station commented, "Pretty level gravel site, electric and water hookup only. 2 dump stations are available, 2 dog parks." This practical information helps visitors prepare for their stay.

Pet accommodations: Most rv sites near Bessemer, Alabama welcome pets, with some offering dedicated areas. "Small dog run on property is nice," noted one visitor to Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park. Another reviewer mentioned the "huge grassy area for the dogs" at the casino's parking lot overnight area.

What you should know

Site types vary widely: Some RV camping options near Bessemer offer different experiences based on location within the park. "A and B sections are the original sections. C section is brand new with 50 amps hookup. All the big rigs there," explains a camper about Thousand Trails Hidden Cove.

Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts comfort at these locations. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park mentioned, "The park is neat, quiet and clean. The restrooms were as well. Beautiful setting with lots of nature trees and very close I-65." However, sites with limited shade can become hot during summer months.

Noise levels: Highway proximity creates noise at some parks. A visitor at Bama RV Station noted, "Literally right off the interstate at Tuscaloosa. Much lower noise level than I expected." This practical information helps visitors set appropriate expectations.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities. "Super easy to get in and out. Easy hooks ups and good WiFi available. Playground and rock climbing area a plus," noted a visitor to Hoover Met Complex RV Park, making it suitable for families with children.

Swimming options: Pools provide recreation when available seasonally. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park shared, "This was a pit stop for us and it worked just great for that. We had a 50amp pull through site. It was very level and we didn't even unhook from the truck! The pool was open and they had a nice play area for the kids."

Entertainment proximity: Sunset RV offers practical access to area attractions. "It is right off of I-20 so there was lots of road noise all night," a camper noted, but added it's "close to everything in Tuscaloosa," making it convenient for families wanting to explore local options.

Tips from RVers

Connection concerns: WiFi and cell service vary by location. A camper at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove mentioned, "I had no reception with Verizon but my AT&T hotspot had good reception." Another noted at Hoover Met Complex, "WIFI is meh. Would expect more from a city campground."

Electrical considerations: Power reliability differs between parks. At Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina, a camper noted "frequent brown outs on power," suggesting backup power options might be useful for sensitive equipment.

Level assistance: Some sites require additional leveling despite appearances. A visitor to Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park noted, "While they are paved sites, we found that you do have to level out still by around 3 inches." This practical advice helps RVers prepare the right equipment for their stay at rv parks near Bessemer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Bessemer, AL is Hoover Met Complex RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 11 reviews.

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