Top Cabins near Calera, AL

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Best Cabin Sites Near Calera, AL (8)

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    1. Oak Mountain State Park

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    From its humble beginning as a 940-acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. With the largest land-area, one of the widest varieties of outdoor activities of any state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, Oak Mountain is a perfect stop while traveling to and from the state’s largest city. Topping it all off is the park’s stunning physical landscape, which alone makes for an unforgettable experience. Oak Mountain State Park has once again been awarded the coveted "Certificate of Excellence" from Tripadvisor!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park
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    2. Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park

    5 Reviews
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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    4. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

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    Welcome overnight backpackers. Please observe these rules for your safety and to help preserve the natural beauty of Oak Mountain State Park. Overnight backpackers are entitled to camp at a designated backcountry campsite only. Backpackers are not entitled to use the improved campground facilities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $6 - $18 / night

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    5. YMCA Camp Cosby

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    • Fires
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Market
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $20 - $30 / night

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    6. Bama RV Station

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    Bama RV Station is set up to be your home away from home. Our RV park opened in 2009 with the goal of providing guests with a trouble-free and enjoyable RV camping experience.We've been a top choice for camping. We offer 76 campsites, all with top-quality amenities. We have a basement level commercial building in site of your rv to seek refuge in inclement weather. Our 19 acre complex was created with plenty of area to stretch your legs & 3 fenced in pet areas to let your pets run supervised under your control.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 - $35 / night

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    7. The Ridge Outdoor Resort

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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $5 / night

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    8. Covenant Woodlands

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    Located in a beautiful valley full of small family farms you will see plenty of horses and cattle on your drive here. Covenant Woodlands TinyFarm is located in St. Clair County near the border of Shelby County there are many activities nearby from Logan Martin Lake, Talledega Speedway, parks galore, drive-in movie theater, vineyard tour and tastings, Please check the guidebook for some highly recommended local activities, delicious meals and please feel free to ask me for additional recommendations.

    Covenant Woodlands is a glamping retreat farm stay in the making. We have completed phase one with the pasture and farm buildings up and chickens on their way. The first glamping STR, The Tiny Barn is hosting guests. And a 30 amp plug-in for campers is ready as well (electrical only, no sewer).

    A two hour drive from Atlanta and a 30 min-1hr drive from Birmingham, Covenant Woodlands is the perfect driving distance for a weekend getaway or a stop along the way. We are a 15 min drive from 1-20 and a 17 min drive from HWY-280.

    Once you are here there is so much to do! We are than 20 mins from Logan Martin Lake public lake beach, and 15-45 minutes drive from a host of other activities including berry picking, horseback riding, petting zoo, hiking/mountain bike riding, Talladega Speedway, and Barber Motorsports. Please check my guidebook upon arrival for additional activities including local restaurants, shopping.

    Cell signal is spotty all over the area, especially right after a rain. AT&T and Verizon perform best topping out at 2-3 bars. Fiber optic internet will be available before the end of the summer. Until then the only source of internet is a mifi device. I have one that is generally available for weekends only. Please write and confirm availability before booking, if this is a concern.

    Please consider that this property is (for the summer) an offline glamping vacation. Spend some time around the fire, enjoying the stars and the sounds of the woods and the creek after a rain.

    Parking for two cars is completely private next to the Tiny Barn. The camper plug in is beside the garage near the main farmhouse.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Cabins
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available

    $25 - $111 / night


Recent Cabin Reviews In Calera

103 Reviews of 8 Calera Campgrounds


  • Joshua D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Beautiful campground year round

    Having visited 3 times now, twice before the renovations and now once after, I can confidently say I love this park! I have previously primitive camped here and now camper at a full hookup RV site. Tent sites range from "water in vicinity," "water at site," and "water and 20 amp power at site." Rv sites are water and electric or full hook up. I think all RV sites are now 50/30/20 but I'm not certain. There is a dump station near the exit of the campground. Sites are mostly level/slight grade but found that not all drain very well when it rains, including our site a17.

    The park has so many different activities including -Hiking -Bmx trails -Swimmimg -Archery range And more I can't even remember.

    Flip side watersports operates at 2 locations and paid activities include -wake boarding -Aqua Park And rentals of -Kayaks -stand up paddle boards -paddle boats And -Canoes.

    There are things to do year round and the weather was great for mid July.

  • L
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    Jun. 23, 2024

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Beautiful Campground

    This state park has it all. A place to swim, numerous hiking trails, playgrounds, etc. The newly remodeled campground is spectacular. The pads are super level (at least in A16. Small tent spots sprinkled in. Saw security and police several times just passing through to check on folks. Love that. We will be back many more times for sure.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 20, 2024

    The Ridge Outdoor Resort

    Nice site

    This is a motocross, zip line and paint ball camp. The people that checked us in were great. Charge was $5 per person. So $11.00 for us. The sites are grassy. We are the only ones here so we pulled up to the bath house. They will be out to turn on the hot water in a bit. Quiet. Relaxing after a day of seeing the sites. I have 2 bars on my Verizon.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 9, 2024

    Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn

    Private and Historic

     this is a great campsite. You might need four-wheel-drive to get up to the ruins, but maybe not. Mary the caretaker of the area could easily tell you and is a great communicator and very helpful. I highly recommend this area. 

  • R
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    Oct. 17, 2023

    Bama RV Station

    Nice quiet friendly campground

    Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots. Economy camping option in the economy storage area. Numbers posted for assistance as well as campground office in with the self storage office.

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    Oct. 11, 2023

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    A family tradition

    I’ve been going here since I was a kid and it’s one of my favorite places in the world. 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. The campground is easily navigated with multiple bathhouses per campground so you’ll always have one nearby.

  • R
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    Jun. 2, 2023

    Oak Mountain State Park

    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.

  • G
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    May. 9, 2023

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Ok sites bathhouses pretty bad

    Rv sites were paved, pretty level and well spaced. Bathhouses were pretty rough, dirty in disrepair and dated.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 1, 2023

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Just okay

    I have camped at the horse campground a few times. Nothing fancy there, they are side by side pull thrus similar to a KOA. And the horse trails are nice. This time I camped at the regular campground in a travel trailer. Site A14. Site was pull thru across from camphosts and bathroom. Site was small but nice - water/elec only and pull thru. Picnic table and fire ring, no grill. Camp hosts (woman) was friendly. Asked for assistance in moving a bench so my son could get his wheelchair along the sidewalk to the men’s bathroom: her husband (assume they are married) never came out despite being asked by his wife a few times and me waiting 20 min. On that note, the bathrooms are old and dingy and not ADA at all. But it would have been nice to get some assistance. Overall, this is a good campground if you have young kids and like a lot of activity around you and don’t need anything ADA. Oh and be aware of poison ivy. It was EVERYWHERE

  • e
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    Dec. 24, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Oak mountain

    Although weather is extremely cool this time of the year the campground is great very clean and quiet awesome experience

  • Valerie S.
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    Dec. 9, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Oakmountain RV campground

    The customer service was terrible! There was a bit of confusion while checking in and they ended up over charging my card by 40 dollars. Which would have been fine we chose to extend our reservation. However, they don't want to refund my money. I have had to jump through hoops just to gain consideration on the matter. In the beginning I was completely shut down with one excuse after another as to why my transactions from the bank were not accurate. Then I had to print off a official statement from my bank which is not a option. For security reasons they only mail requested statements physically to the address on file aside from the monthly statement issued at the end of each month and its th 8th! So I had to pay another 39 dollars to extend. I used the same card to show the same type of charge previously because we ended up paying cash upon check in. That wasn't enough! Its 2 days after check out and I still don't have my money back. She said the accountant had to review the alleged charge. I was outraged. Not to mention the fact that it wasn't I who made the mistake why was I having to jump through hoops regardless.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    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.

  • A
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    Jul. 12, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Underwhelmed

    The park itself is beautiful, but the campground was trashy in my opinion. We were just traveling through but I wouldn’t want to stay for longer than a night. The campground by the interstate exit was a lot nicer when driving by.

    The spot we had was extremely hard to park in and the hookups didn’t make sense how they were posted. Pavilion looked dumpy and not well kept.

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Huge Park

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Reserved 363 days prior to arriving 

    Very friendly check in staff H

    Huge park…very nicely landscaped and neatly mowed 

    Quiet 

    Regularly saw ranger driving through campground 

    A30 level site and nearly full shade coverage 

    Moveable wooden and metal picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Campfire wood for sale at park office 

    Don’t miss the TREE TOP NATURE TRAIL! 

    Good food at The Grille at Oak Mountain State Park inside the Pro Shop at The Oaks Golf Course 

    All major shopping and eateries just beyond the park boundaries in Pelham, Hoover and Birmingham 

    CONS

    $5 reservation fee for making my own on-line reservation 

    Street lights throughout campground 

    Toilet/shower facility heavily used which badly needs updating 

    Campground trash dumpsters are beyond the campground gate…not walkable 

    Poor signage upon entering Park. We stopped at the first building on the right, as it was marked RANGER OFFICE with a large, rig-friendly parking area, but it was not a check-in for campers. Then we went through another gate on the main roadway and it wasn’t the campground check-in either. Campground directional signs after we got through that gate. Glad we didn’t arrive in the dark! 

    Limited and very tight rig parking at campground gate check-in 

    No notice by park on the south entrance roadwork and roundabout construction...horribly tight to maneuver... recommend North entrance/exit until construction is completed…that’s how we departed. 

    Never saw a camp host 

    No WiFi 

    2 bars Verizon

  • Heather K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park
    Feb. 21, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Large park

    Beautiful large park. One night. Likes the site arrangements - interspersed with tent sites, parking pads at a different angle next to each other. Enjoyed the Peavine Falls Trail on the way out of the park in the morning. Have to buy a trail map. Damp wood from the camp store. TMobile good signal.

  • Karen L.
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    Jan. 4, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Carry in tent sites

    I had booked a tent site at Oak Mountain - site unseen. The tent sites were across from the RV sites (the RV sites in this area were very close together- there were other RV sites with more distance between). My site had power and water. There were two section on my site. One higher (I assume for tent setup) and one lower, surrounded by a wall of cinder blocks . The power and water hookup was just above the cinder blocks so I assume that area was for table/kitchen set up, or canopy/screenroom. I chose to setup my tent below the wall due to the ground being more level and flat (and a bit more privacy). The site was completely shaded so great for camping in warmer months, and the tent sites were spaced a good distance from each other.
    My only drawback was that this was a carry-on site. You couldn’t park directly on the site. It wasn’t too terribly far of a walk, but it was up and down a steep hill. So me being unaware, did not bring appropriate way to carry my heavy gear 1000 feet or more , up and down a hill. Not a problem if you have a strong man with you, but for this 60 year old bird-it was a challenge. All in all the tent sites are fairly spacious (don’t think you could put an 18 person tent tho) have good space between each site, have power and water and are shaded.
    Drawbacks would be the distance from parking to setup area.

  • S
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    Dec. 9, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Quiet beautiful park

    We stayed for three days in December 2021 and really enjoyed it. Camp was about 1/3 full and it felt like we had the whole state park for ourselves. Bath houses were adequate and very clean, little long in the tooth. Four washers and three dryers on site all worked great. Staff was super nice and helpful. Highly recommend the site we stayed at, it was in the back of the camp near the lake.

  • Nicholas
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    Nov. 4, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Does Not Allow Car Camping

    I was not informed upon check-in that car or van camping is not allowed. The ranger was kind enough to let me stay for the rest of the night but said I was required to buy a tent if I wanted to stay the next night. I politely asked why they had this policy and they couldn't even give me a reason.

  • H
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    Oct. 30, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Beautiful must see

    This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been. There’s lots to do. Level lots for RVs. Fire pit and picnic tables at site. Will stop back by here.

  • D H.
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    Sep. 15, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Primitive camping

    Was very peaceful relaxing experience. Lots to do, if you like riding bikes this is the place. Beautiful place to take a couple days off or a week or so.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park
    Sep. 14, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Excellent park

    Oak Mountain is great for camping, hiking, biking, fishing, water sports and golf . You can even catch a concert at the amphitheater!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 27, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park

    Great park, great staff, great trails, nice lake, aging campground

    Oak Mountain State Park is a fantastic destination. However the campground isn’t the best. Loop A is better than Loop B. Loop B has limited trees. Both loops have old bathroom facilities. They are clean but old. Loop B RV sites are oriented so that to sit around the fire you are basically sitting on the camp roads.
    Tent sites are all back off the road into the trees. Almost all are nicely laid out. Camp hosts and park staff are great.
    Trails are worth the trip on their own. Challenging and fun.



Guide to Calera

Camping near Calera, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an action-packed adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds, like Oak Mountain State Park Campground, have great hiking trails. One visitor mentioned, “The park has so many different activities including hiking, BMX trails, swimming, and an archery range.”
  • Water Sports: If you enjoy water activities, check out Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground. A reviewer said, “Trails to hike, water to play in, fishing, history places to see and go through.”
  • Relaxing by the Water: Campgrounds like Gunter Hill Campground offer beautiful views of the water. One camper noted, “If you have a boat and are a fisherman you will love this park. We had a spot right on the water.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean restrooms and showers. A visitor at Birmingham South RV Park said, “The bathrooms and showers were consistently clean and the hot water was great.”
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park mentioned, “Great place to get away and relax. Everyone was super friendly and the park was kept up well.”
  • Level Campsites: Campers enjoy the well-maintained and level sites. A reviewer at Oak Mountain State Park Campground stated, “The pads are super level (at least in A16).”

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Peach Queen Campground, have limited facilities. One camper noted, “The bathrooms are dirty, and the pool could use a vacuum.”
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of poison ivy and other wildlife. A visitor at Gunter Hill Campground warned, “Only downside - lots of poison ivy!!”
  • Reservations: Some campgrounds, such as Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground, do not allow reservations. A reviewer mentioned, “NO reservable.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. One parent at Peach Queen Campground said, “There is a decent size jungle gym at the playground. My son has been having a great time playing with other kids there.”
  • Activities for All Ages: Choose campgrounds that offer various activities. A visitor at Oak Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, “There are things to do year-round.”
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on younger kids, especially near water. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park noted, “Staff very friendly. Extremely clean bathrooms & showers.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure to check the availability of electric and water hookups. A reviewer at Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park said, “Paved sites with 50Amp FHU.”
  • Plan for Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways or railroads, so be prepared for noise. A visitor at Birmingham South RV Park mentioned, “This place is located with the railroad on one side and the highway on the other.”
  • Stay Connected: Check the Wi-Fi availability if you need to stay connected. One camper at Hoover Met Complex RV Park said, “WIFI is meh. Would expect more from a city campground.”

Camping around Calera, Alabama, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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