Best Dispersed Camping near Brierfield, AL

Dispersed camping near Brierfield, Alabama centers on several primitive sites with varying levels of accessibility and few amenities. Blue Creek Public Use Area in Northport offers year-round camping along bluffs overlooking the river and dam. Hollins Hunting Camp provides open areas with pine trees suitable for tent camping. Weogufka State Forest contains backcountry sites including a platform built on an old building site near the Pinhoti southern terminus, though water sources are limited in this area. These public use areas generally require self-contained camping setups as amenities are minimal.

Access conditions vary significantly between sites. Blue Creek Public Use Area features paved roads leading to the boat ramp, with camping areas positioned along bluffs and in a grove at the road's end. The road is described as rough but navigable. Hollins Hunting Camp has good road access with decent open spots, suitable for overlanding vehicles with rooftop tents and possibly small camper trailers, though turn-around space may be limited. Weogufka State Forest requires hiking in to reach backcountry sites. Most locations lack drinking water, restrooms, and electricity, requiring visitors to bring all necessary supplies. Fire regulations vary by location, with some areas permitting campfires while others prohibit them.

These dispersed sites provide quieter alternatives to established campgrounds, with many campers noting the privacy and relaxing atmosphere. Blue Creek Public Use Area provides scenic views from the bluff overlook. According to one visitor, "This camping spot is at the top of the bluff overlooking the river and dam. There are some wooded spots across the street, but I prefer the overlook area." The area receives limited traffic, mostly from people accessing the boat ramp. Hollins Hunting Camp features open areas that provide excellent stargazing opportunities. A recent review noted it has "open areas with tall grass, but some have enough pine needles to make for better ground camping." Both locations remain relatively uncrowded, even during peak seasons.

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Great private spot

    About a handful of spots, all with ample room and privacy. Rough road there, but overall easy access and nice view.

  • Weather Warrior Media -.
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Hollins Hunting Camp

    Average but good

    This has a good road and decent open spots to set-up. Overlanders (w/rtt) will be the most happy. Open areas have tall grass a but, but some have enough pine trees the pine needles make for better ground camping. Small camper trailers could probably make it too. Just be mindful of turn around spots.

    I arrived late so harder to find spots. Mid-week so no one else here.

    -Lacked good signage on the last turn. -No facilities (as expected) -Open to sky (took awesome star pics here)

  • Michael P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 6, 2025

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Totally Relaxing

    I have camped here several times, alway relaxing and restful. Has a latrine, no water or electric. Has boat ramp and camping areas are near pacer park roads. Local traffic is mostly folks going to boat ramp. Camping area is along bluff over looking the River. Second area is in a grove at the end of the paved road and turn around. Ample space, some folks also pull RV down to an area near the boat ramp. Other that the latrine self-contained rustic camping.

  • Peyton P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Hollins Hunting Camp

    Open and quiet

    Best for overlanding/camper/tents. No marked sites, just pull in and find a spot. I got in around 8 and there were only a couple people here, lots of space and easy to find a private spot. Hardly any bugs, no amenities

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Weogufka State Forest Backcountry Site 1

    Platform on old building site

    This site appears to have a platform that was built to set up a tent on where an old building used to stand. The fireplace is the only part that is still in place which would actually be kind of nice to use on a cold night. There are even metal rings installed on the platform that you could use to attach a rain fly. Overall this is very near to the Pinhoti southern terminus so you won't get much distance covered if you camp here but it could work for a late start. There is also a nearby shelter which is my preference but this could be a backup if that gets a little crowded. The other downside to this site is that there is not any water right here so you will either have to carry it in or hike down to one of the nearby streams to fill up. However, it is a pretty cool looking area and deffinitely worth checking out even if you don't stay the night.

  • Adam D.
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Relaxing spot for sure

    Fun spot. Very easy to get to. Nice big site felt very private only had 2 or 3 cars come by but everything was very low key.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    River Bluff overlook, Blue Creek public use area.

    Large area overlooking the river that gives you a slight breeze for 85 degrees in mid June. There are a few other sites in the woods, but no breeze and mosquitoes. Actually has a concrete overlook view area above the river

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Nice overlook of river and dam

    This camping spot is at the top of the bluff overlooking the river and dam. There are some wooded spots across the street, but I prefer the overlook area. Big enough for several overlanding rigs or tents. There is some traffic on this boat ramp road and the occasional ATV will come through. Still, I like this spot. There is also a large spot just a little further down. It’s more private, but view is not as nice.


Guide to Brierfield

Dispersed camping near Brierfield, Alabama offers secluded sites across moderately wooded terrain at elevations between 300-700 feet. The area experiences humid subtropical climate with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Most sites require self-sufficient camping with no water hookups or facilities.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Blue Creek Public Use Area provides boat ramp access for fishing enthusiasts. "I have camped here several times, always relaxing and restful. Has a latrine, no water or electric. Has boat ramp and camping areas are near pacer park roads," notes Michael P., who frequents the area.

Stargazing: Hollins Hunting Camp offers excellent night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "Open to sky (took awesome star pics here)," reports one camper who appreciates the clear views of constellations from the open camping areas.

Hiking access: For backpackers seeking trail proximity, dispersed sites near the Pinhoti Trail southern terminus provide strategic overnight options. A platform at one backcountry site offers convenient tent setup. "There are even metal rings installed on the platform that you could use to attach a rain fly," notes hiker Asher K.

What campers like

River views: The elevated position at Blue Creek Public Use Area creates natural cooling effects even during summer heat. "Large area overlooking the river that gives you a slight breeze for 85 degrees in mid June. There are a few other sites in the woods, but no breeze and mosquitoes," explains Ken H.

Privacy levels: Most dispersed sites offer considerable separation between camping spots. "Fun spot. Very easy to get to. Nice big site felt very private only had 2 or 3 cars come by but everything was very low key," reports Adam D. about his experience at Blue Creek.

Open spaces: The clearings at Hollins Hunting Camp accommodate various camping setups. "Best for overlanding/camper/tents. No marked sites, just pull in and find a spot. I got in around 8 and there were only a couple people here, lots of space and easy to find a private spot," describes Peyton P.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to some sites require careful navigation. "Rough road there, but overall easy access and nice view," notes Stella about Blue Creek Public Use Area. This assessment helps campers prepare appropriate vehicles for the terrain.

Water sources: Plan to bring all drinking water when rustic camping near Brierfield. Most sites lack reliable water sources. For backpackers at Weogufka, "there is not any water right here so you will either have to carry it in or hike down to one of the nearby streams to fill up," cautions a hiker.

Facilities: Most dispersed camping locations provide minimal amenities. Blue Creek offers basic facilities: "Has a latrine, no water or electric." Hollins Hunting Camp is even more primitive with "No facilities (as expected)," requiring complete self-sufficiency.

Tips for camping with families

Site selection: Choose areas with natural features for children's exploration. At Blue Creek, "There is also a large spot just a little further down. It's more private, but view is not as nice," which might work better for families wanting containment and privacy.

Traffic awareness: Some camping areas experience intermittent vehicle traffic. "There is some traffic on this boat ramp road and the occasional ATV will come through," notes Steve S., suggesting families with small children should select sites further from access roads.

Ground conditions: Weogufka State Forest sites include platforms that keep tents elevated from potentially wet ground. "This site appears to have a platform that was built to set up a tent on where an old building used to stand," which provides more comfortable sleeping arrangements for children.

Tips from RVers

Size limitations: Most dispersed areas accommodate smaller rigs only. At Hollins Hunting Camp, "Small camper trailers could probably make it too. Just be mindful of turn around spots," advises Weather Warrior Media.

Leveling requirements: Bring leveling blocks as many sites feature uneven terrain. "This has a good road and decent open spots to set-up. Overlanders (w/rtt) will be the most happy," suggesting that vehicle-mounted campers work best in these locations.

Limited hookups: RVers must be fully self-contained when visiting rustic camping near Brierfield. "Ample space, some folks also pull RV down to an area near the boat ramp. Other than the latrine self-contained rustic camping," explains a regular Blue Creek visitor, emphasizing the need for water conservation and waste management planning.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Brierfield, AL is Blue Creek Public Use Area with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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