Best Cabin Camping near Calera, AL

Several cabin options span the rolling hills surrounding Calera, Alabama, primarily located within established state parks and private campgrounds. Oak Mountain State Park Campground offers cabins with electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables set among wooded areas. Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park provides cabin accommodations with water and electricity. "Want total privacy with every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided? Almost 100 perfect reviews and very reasonable prices ensure you are lucky to book this cozy tiny barn," noted one visitor about Covenant Woodlands, which features a private cabin setting with full amenities including kitchen supplies and comfortable bedding.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Covenant Woodlands offers a secluded tiny cabin experience on private wooded acreage with movie selections, classic records, hammocks, and outdoor dining furniture. Kountry Air RV Park provides cabin rentals with access to their swimming pool, showers, and common areas. Most cabins in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when Oak Mountain State Park experiences higher visitor numbers. Pet policies vary by property—Oak Mountain and Kountry Air allow pets at their cabin sites, while Covenant Woodlands prohibits pets according to their rules.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. At Covenant Woodlands, however, basic toiletries and kitchen supplies are provided. Oak Mountain State Park's camp store sells firewood, ice, and camping necessities. Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mountain cabins offer more rustic accommodations without electric hookups or running water. Cooking facilities range from outdoor fire rings with grills to basic kitchenettes, so campers should plan accordingly. The cabins at YMCA Camp Cosby are primarily available for group retreats rather than individual overnight stays, with access to shower facilities and picnic tables.

Best Cabin Sites Near Calera, Alabama (9)

    1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    96 Reviews
    Hoover, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    "The picnic table was old, but large and quite serviceable. There was a sturdy fire ring with grill at every site."

    "Although the first few tent sites on the B-side are located right off the road, they're set back far enough that they feel pretty secluded with plenty of trees to give a slight sense of privacy."

    2. Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park

    5 Reviews
    Brierfield, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 665-1856

    "Clean restrooms. Easy in and out"

    "Very clean well kept campground lady at campground store very nice well be going back."

    3. Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park

    1 Review
    Pelham, AL
    15 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."

    4. Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn

    3 Reviews
    Weogufka, AL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 543-3801

    "Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930’s."

    "This is a review for the backpacking shelter located along the Pinhoti trail in Weogufka State Forest."

    5. Covenant Woodlands

    1 Review
    Moody, AL
    32 miles
    +1 (205) 639-7062

    $25 - $111 / night

    "Want total privacy with the every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided?"

    6. Kountry Air RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Prattville, AL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 365-6861

    "We had full hook up, a picnic table & there is a small clean restroom near the pool if needed along with a laundry room & place to sit inside if it's hot out. "

    "When we made reservations, we were told to only take exit 179 off I-65 and follow the GPS directions, as any other way will take you on narrow roads, including gravel roads."

    7. YMCA Camp Cosby

    1 Review
    Cropwell, AL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 268-2007

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Although they are not available for everyday campers looking to pitch a tent for the night it is an amazing place to host a retreat. They have many options from cabins to more rustic lodging."

    8. Bama RV Station

    3 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    42 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."

    9. The Ridge Outdoor Resort

    3 Reviews
    Oneonta, AL
    50 miles
    Website

    $5 / night

    "Most of the camp is for dirt bike riding but the park was almost empty at the end of the night! If it’s in the off season bring a table!"

    "There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."

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  • K
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Covenant Woodlands

    Glamping w/all comforts in private woods on acreage

    Want total privacy with the every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided? Almost 100 perfect reviews and very reasonable prices ensure you are lucky to book this cozy tiny barn.  Great movie selection, oldie classic records for the victrola, hammock, outdoor dining furniture , rockers on a covered porch plus several trails thru the lovely 10 acres of farmland gives plenty to do. The private setting in the woods is less than a mile from a highway only 40-40 minutes to Birmingham in an area of lovely rolling hills and horse farms. Perfect safety & rest from a trip on Highway 20 or 59 with a loaded car. Kids & adults love the precious moose and bear decor. Book this if you can!

  • B M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2020

    Kountry Air RV Park

    Clean quiet campground

    We have stayed here many times when were on the road heading  out for the summer.  We had full hook up, a picnic table & there is a small clean restroom near the pool if needed along with a laundry room & place to sit inside if it's hot out.  They have DVD's and some books we trade them where were there. We only stay a night & stay hooked up to the truck. The owners Gigi & her husband work hard to keep the gardens beautiful, the campground maintained & the pool is so clean & refreshing.  You can get propane here. 

    We've stayed 3 different time & had a nice site towards the back with a garden on the side. 

    It's off the beaten path a little but well worth it.

    Full Service Hookups 30/50 AMP Electrical Service Pull Through Sites Large Sites– plenty of room for slide outs City Water Propane Fill and Exchange Center– 7 days a week Trailer Rentals– Fully Equipped Ice Escort to Site, 24-Hour Laundry Room Clean Showers Free WIFI Hotspot Park-Like Setting– lots of shade trees Walking Trails Swimming Pool~ Seasonal, Picnic Areas Group Fire Ring Gazebo Group Picnic Area.

  • Liz W.
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Nice campground in a fantastic state park

    We spent the weekend in site A59 with two tents and three people. It is a nice, level site with plenty of room for everything we needed. Most tent sites in the campground have cinder block retaining walls build in that make the sites level and are very convenient for setting up your kitchen area.  The picnic table was old, but large and quite serviceable. There was a sturdy fire ring with grill at every site. NOTE: ALL tent sites in this campground are considered walk-in only, meaning that you can't drive right into the site with your car. Some are closer to the road than others, and it is hard to tell this from map. A59 was maybe 75 yards uphill from the parking spot on the road. Not a problem for us to carry our gear up, but it might be for some. We really liked this site because it backed up to the woods and was nice and shaded. Other tent sites were visible, but not close enough to feel crowded at all.

    Check in was easy. You do not have to pay the park entrance fee if you are camping over night. Maps are available at the store. Staff was very nice and friendly. Firewood is available for $8 a bundle, but it was green and would not burn. I will take the propane fire pit next time.

    The bath house was fine. Not luxurious, but not bad at all. As always, take your own toilet tissue - better safe than sorry. The bath house was warm and cozy, the toilets worked, and there was hot water (very hot) and soap. The hand dryer in the men's side was broken. As far as COVID precautions, there is a sign asking that only one person go in the bath house at a time, but that is not really practical, so a mask is a good idea.

    The activities in the park are fantastic. We hiked for 5 hours and never had to cover the same ground. Views are glorious. There are dozens of other things to do, also. The kayakers seemed to be having a great time, as did the mountain bikers. People are friendly here. Lots of dogs, all responsibly leashed.

  • Johnnie  J.
    May. 30, 2019

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park - Plenty to do!

    *It's been a while since my last visit, but since I camp there every year, several times each summer, I figured I'd go ahead and do a quick review anyway.

    Every summer for the past few years I've traveled to Oak mountain, typically going several times each summer (July and August) to run the Southeastern trail series. Although there are numerous back country camp sites, I've always stayed at the campground due to its convenient location, and always stay at the same campsite (B6) each visit. The campground is divided into two sections (A & B) and each campsite has parking right at the site itself.

    Although the first few tent sites on the B-side are located right off the road, they're set back far enough that they feel pretty secluded with plenty of trees to give a slight sense of privacy. These first few sites have no electrical hookup or water, but are located a short walking distance from the front bathhouse (bathroom and shower). The bathhouse directly across from my site is rarely busy, and the single shower is clean with plenty of hot water.

    Each site has a cinderblock retaining wall, a picnic table, and a steel fire ring with a flip-top cooking grate. If you're tent camping, the pad is dirt with a layer of pea-gravel, so a sleeping pad is a must. Firewood is easy to find in the surrounding woods if there hasn't been a lot of people thru the area. Otherwise, wood is available at the store at the entrance to the campground. The campground is easily accessible from the parks back gate entrance, which is only a short driving distance to pretty much anything you could need (restaurants, gas, groceries, etc).  There's even a small beach area at the back of the campground exclusive to campground guests. The staff is always friendly and reserving a campsite online is easy.

    One of the great things about Oak Mountain State Park is that there's plenty to do aside from the camping; hiking, mountain biking, horse stables, a BMX track, an archery range, canoeing, paddle boats/ paddle boarding, several lakeside beaches with playgrounds, a wakeboarding course, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and a treetop nature boardwalk which features several enclosures where you can view birds of prey up close. Also, if you're into trail running or mountain biking, there are several race series held at the park each year.

    All in all, I love this park and already have my reservations made again for this summer!

  • Clay M.
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Campground is 4 star, Park as a whole is 5 star

    The campground is very acceptable. Some RV sites with FHU and some without sewer. Tent sites also. We have camped here many times on many different sites in the B section. Sites mostly level and drain ok when it rains. Campground registration is easy and painless and staff is great. There is a dump station on the way out of the campground. They sell firewood and fill propane. Some sites near/on lake. This campground stays crowded most of the year. FHU sites go first. Campground is 5.5 miles from main entrance. 

    The rest of the park is amazing. Probably 50 miles of hiking trails. Over 30 miles of biking trails and most are maintained regularly. Also horse/hiking trails and stables. Cabins on semi private lake. 

    18 hole golf course and is enjoyable and easily walkable. 

    Marina with kayak,canoe,sup and pedal boat rentals. This has been closed due to covid19 though. You can still rent these at the cable skiing area near back entrance. Picnic tables everywhere. 

    Archery area with targets and elevated shooting platform.

    Pump track and BMX track.

    Costs 5$ per person to enter park but included if you are camping. 

    Will visit again.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2019

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    OK campground in a very large state park

    Very large park with lots to do within the park including golf, archery, several lakes, and hiking. We had hoped to hike to Peavine Falls, but since we arrived on the first day after Daylight Savings, we ran out of daylight and needed to get an early start the next day. As with other parks we have been in this fall, the lake was closed for swimming for the season. 

    The campground is more than five miles from the entrance to the park and is quite large. It was surprisingly crowded for the first Sunday in November. We did not have reservations but were able to secure an electric site (a frost warning was in effect, so we wanted to be able to use our heater). We could have had our pick of tent (no hookup) sites. Many of the sites had the feel of an RV park. There was no privacy/separation between the sites and the sites vary significantly in size and quality. Some are pull-through, some are paved, some are gravel. Site 9 was level but not all of them were. Each site had a very large picnic table and fire ring. Check-in is at a small store that has some basic supplies but you are within 20 miles of Birmingham and the surrounding suburbs so you can easily stock up on groceries and other needed supplies before arriving. 

    The bathrooms and showers were a little worn but serviceable. It was appreciated that they were heated. 

    What is it about trains and campgrounds? As soon as we settled in for the night, we started hearing the very loud trains throughout the night and into the next morning! 

    An ok campground but unless we were going to take advantage of some of the activities available, we probably would not camp here again.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2016

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Packed Tight

    The campsites at Oak Mountain are fairly well travelled and can get pretty packed though they provide all the necessary amenities for camping. Most of the tent sites have a level gravel area with a picnic table and fire pit to set up your site. However, the water pumps are often a little bit of a walk and shared between several sites. They are also very strict about the number of cars and this can make it tricky with a larger group. Overall it is a ok campsite but in a great park with awesome hikes. I would still recommend a visit to anyone who is willing to deal with camping close to your neighbor.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    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

  • l
    May. 2, 2021

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Oak Mountain

    Beautiful park and very well kept. If you can’t find something to do here you aren’t looking. Mountain Biking, road biking and very well payed out lanes. Tents, cabins, pull thoughts for classA’s. Just a beautiful park!!


Guide to Calera

Cabin camping options near Calera, Alabama offer varied overnight accommodations across several established parks and private properties. The region sits in central Alabama at approximately 600 feet elevation with rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests. Seasonal temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, making spring and fall particularly comfortable for cabin stays.

What to do

Water activities at Oak Mountain State Park: Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating on the park's lakes during warmer months. "Oak Mountain is a big state park with lots to do (golf, biking, archery, lots of trails that are very well marked, petting zoo, very neat trail with rescued owls, turkeys and red hawks, and more)," notes Scott C. about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.

Historical exploration at Brierfield: The former ironworks site offers walking trails through industrial ruins dating to the Civil War era. "Simple and enjoyable. Caretaker and author Sunny Eberhart (Nimblewill Nomad) is wonderful to talk to. Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930's," shares Ro J. about Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn.

Adventure sports options: Several parks feature specialized activities beyond typical camping. "We found this spot on the Dyrt a few days ago! Put together a last minute camping trip with some other college students. Very cheap, clean and friendly! Most of the camp is for dirt bike riding," reports Joseph K. about The Ridge Outdoor Resort, which also includes ziplines and paintball facilities.

What campers like

Clean, updated facilities: Recent renovations at certain parks have improved the camping experience significantly. "They put a massive amount of money into updating this place. This is the #1 best state park campground I have ever been at. Some of the non-5star reviews are people before the updates," says Soren B. about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.

Private sites with nature access: Campers appreciate cabins that balance solitude with recreational opportunities. "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," explains Melinda S. from Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park.

Family-friendly accommodations: Many camping cabins near Calera offer amenities suitable for family groups. "We received a great rundown of the local area, including restaurant suggestions that looked really good. Unfortunately, we were only overnighting here and did not have the chance to enjoy Prattville," shares MickandKarla W. about Kountry Air RV Park.

What you should know

Reservation policies vary seasonally: Peak times require advance planning, especially for cabin rentals. "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," notes Cat R. about Bama RV Station.

Facilities differ widely between parks: Cabins range from primitive to fully equipped. "Simple and enjoyable. Caretaker and author Sunny Eberhart (Nimblewill Nomad) is wonderful to talk to. Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930's," mentions Ro J. about Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn.

Firewood and amenity rules: Some parks provide firewood while others prohibit outside wood. "We felt so welcome! Beautiful spot in the country. Gigi and Don helped us a lot and both are so wonderful and nice people," shares Niki und Uwe S. about Kountry Air RV Park, which maintains specific rules about on-site resources.

Tips for camping with families

Cabin layout considerations: Select accommodations based on family size and sleeping arrangements. "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 very great communicator and very helpful," advises marty E. about Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn.

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs suitable for children. "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," explains Cat about Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park.

Swimming access for summer visits: Pools and lake swimming areas provide cooling options. "Nice quiet camping area. nice bath houses, walking trails and wonderful inground pool!" shares Ginger S. about Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for cabin access: Choose RV sites near cabin areas if traveling with multiple families. "Full Service Hookups 30/50 AMP Electrical Service Pull Through Sites Large Sites– plenty of room for slide outs City Water Propane Fill and Exchange Center– 7 days a week Trailer Rentals– Fully Equipped Ice Escort to Site," explains B M. about Kountry Air RV Park.

Year-round availability: Some cabin options remain open during winter months. "We drove the 14 miles from the exit to the CG with no issues. We were greeted by Don on his golf cart, and his wife, Gigi, checked us in at the office," reports MickandKarla W. about their experience at Kountry Air RV Park.

Combined cabin/RV options: Several parks accommodate mixed camping styles. "Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots. Economy camping option in the economy storage area," explains Ronnie H. about Bama RV Station.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Calera, AL is Oak Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 96 reviews.

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