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    Several glamping options can be found in the vicinity of Calera, Alabama, with Rolling Hills RV Park located directly in town and Oak Mountain State Park Campground situated 20 minutes north in Pelham. These sites offer elevated camping experiences with varying levels of comfort and amenities. Oak Mountain provides glamping accommodations alongside their traditional camping options, giving visitors access to the park's extensive recreation opportunities including hiking trails, lakes, and wildlife viewing areas. Rolling Hills features spacious sites with full hookups that support glamping setups. According to a recent visitor, "This place exceeded expectations. There's quite a bit of space between most of the sites, particularly the back-in sites."

    Oak Mountain State Park spans thousands of acres with numerous recreational activities available to glamping guests. The park houses multiple lakes for swimming, fishing, and boating, plus over 50 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Wildlife enthusiasts appreciate the on-site wildlife rehabilitation center featuring native Alabama species. Beyond the standard park amenities, Oak Mountain offers unique experiences like horseback riding trails, paddle boat rentals, and seasonal events. One reviewer highlighted, "We love going to Oak Mountain SP when we are close to Birmingham! Beautiful and peaceful!" Winter glamping is available as both locations operate year-round, though advance reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when these resort-style camping experiences are in high demand.

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      1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      4.4(100)16mi from CaleraRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "My 3 kids and I pitched a tent at the camp ground and then took a dip in the lake. Lake was a short walk from our tent, we stayed an hour and all enjoyed the refreshing water."

      "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."

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      2. Peach Queen Campground

      3.1(7)11mi from CaleraRVs, Tents

      "The staff here is wonderful. They've helped us adjust to full time RV Life over that past 4 months. The residents here are very friendly as well."

      "We stayed one night and only saw the staff once to pay heading out, friendly people. Didn't use the showers, restrooms, or pool, but saw them."

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      3. Rolling Hills RV Park

      5.0(2)1mi from CaleraRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We did not check out the bathrooms or laundry facilities, but there are several of them."

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      4. Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn

      5.0(3)24mi from CaleraTents, Cabins, Glamping

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

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

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      5. Deerlick Creek

      4.6(26)41mi from Calera46 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Two night stay on site 39. Love the large sites that are nicely separated from neighboring sites and overlook the water. Friendly staff and clean bathhouse."

      "Water and Electric for 28.00 a night . Every site has a grill , fire ring , picnic table and table. Some have decks."

      from $20 - $30 / night

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      6. Clear Creek Cove RV Resort

      4.0(3)34mi from CaleraRVs, Glamping

      "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."

      from $99 - $150 / night

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      7. Kountry Air RV Park

      4.8(6)43mi from CaleraRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful flowers, more trees than I have ever seen in a campground, fenced dog park, seasonal pool, bathrooms with a shower, large laundry room/sitting area at the front of the park, book/DVD swap, second"

      "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. "

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      8. Bohamia

      5.0(4)42mi from Calera15 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Great showers and bathhouse with filtered drinking water option that I used daily. Several hiking trails, but also roads to allow those who prefer to ride."

      "The bath house was just finished and although there were no hammock sites as of yet, Leigh drove  us around the campground and to help us locate the best spot.  "

      from $25 - $99 / night

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      9. Bama RV Station

      4.0(2)42mi from CaleraRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      from $30 - $35 / night

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      10. The Ridge Outdoor Resort

      4.7(3)50mi from CaleraRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

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

      "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."

      from $5 / night

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    • George’s F.
      Jun. 3, 2019

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      I’m a new camping Mom, so far starters it is clean and safe and lots of fun!

      My 3 kids and I pitched a tent at the camp ground and then took a dip in the lake. Lake was a short walk from our tent, we stayed an hour and all enjoyed the refreshing water. Beach area was not crowded but me most enjoyed the doc where my kids could jump off. I swam as well and loved it. View of the mountains was very nice. 

      We cooked dinner at our tent and scored a spot very close to the bath house which included a utility closet with a sink for cleaning dishes, etc. Tent site was well marked and orderly. Including a fire pit with grill attachment. Beautiful canopy of trees making for great shade. Beautiful evening, very quiet and orderly.

      Enjoyed cooking breakfast the next morning followed by hiking and a trip to Peavine Falls. Very nice and highly recommended.

      Staffing at Oak Mtn was great. Plenty of folks patrolling and looking after the camping community ☀️⛺️

    • 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

    • Bobbie S.
      Jun. 9, 2026

      Kountry Air RV Park

      Natural & Beautifully Wooded

      My husband's job requires constant travel. We stayed here for five weeks for a job in Selma. I absolutely LOVED this campground! GiGi and Don work tirelessly six days a week. If there were 8 days in a week, they would work 7. Beautiful flowers, more trees than I have ever seen in a campground, fenced dog park, seasonal pool, bathrooms with a shower, large laundry room/sitting area at the front of the park, book/DVD swap, second laundry room being renovated at the back of the park, propane filled on site and safe walking within the park (hills). Some road noise but not obnoxious. Will absolutely stay here again if we are in the 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.

    • lThe Dyrt PRO User
      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!!

    • Mary S.
      Nov. 5, 2018

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      Close to Birmingham; close quarters

      This state campground in the Birmingham AL metro area is a quick getaway for city and suburban dwellers. We were looking for continued warm fall weather on a slow trip north; this met the warmth and fall criteria in late October. The proximity to the city made it a good choice for exploring Birmingham.

      Campground as Hotel

      We left in the morning and came back in the evening. Using the campground strictly for accommodations worked out well; it wasn't a place where we would have wanted to hang around the campground all day. The large RVs crammed on sites that weren't very large gave us a closed in feeling. We pulled down the shade in our teardrop to avoid the light pollution from the campers who leave ground lights and other decorative lights on all night. (Do they leave their outdoor holiday lights on all night at home?)

      Tent Only Sites

      • The tent only sites are the best feature of this park. You can pitch your tent among the trees away from the RVs packed together in the rest of the park. 

      • There's no power or water at these sites.  

      • These sites are listed as tent only, but the park office attendant told us there were a few where we could fit our vehicle and teardrop. We declined because we thought we'd be too close to the road although we later saw several that would have been fine

      • Site 42B is the BEST SITE IN THE PARK! You walk down to the site from the parking area, and then there's a great view of the water. I took a photo looking back at the site from the beach area.

      Other Sites

      • All sites not designated tent only have electricity and water. There are some sites with sewer hookup as well as 50 amp power. See site map photo.

      • Loop A's sites are more spread out than sites in Loop B.

      • Loop B: B33 was ok. I recommend sticking to the outside of this loop because there are two roads down the center where you'll have sites on both sides, across the road and behind you. Inside the loop seemed crowded because there were large RVs.

      Restrooms

      Several restrooms are spread throughout the park. They each have a couple toilets and a shower along with hot and cold water in the sinks. Restrooms are clean and a checklist indicates they're inspected 2 or 3 times per day. Everything works fine, but they could use an update inside. If the usage at the end of October is any indication of overall usage, this park is heavily used. It's close to Birmingham which has over a million people, one-fourth of Alabama's population. The state of Alabama should step up and do some renovation.

      Site Taxes are HIGH

      Be prepared for a significant jump to the cost when taxes are applied. Our campsite fee was a reasonable $22.65/night which included a 15% senior discount. Regular price is $26.65. Taxes and a $4.50 one-time fee were added for a grand total of $85.62 for 3 nights. If you're counting, that's 20+% in taxes.

      Things To Do In The Park: boating, fishing, swimming, hiking. You can purchase a detailed hiking map for $1. If you aren't from the area and want to take in some Birmingham history, there are options.

      • Red Mountain Park has hiking trails along with old iron ore mines. There's an adventure park with zip lining, climbing, etc.

      • The base of Vulcan, Alabama's entry in the 1904 World's Fair, is the best place to see Birmingham. The museum next to the statue was well done; it provides a history of this steel city.

      • The park across from the 16th Street Baptist Church (site of the bombing on 9/15/1963 that killed 4 young girls) is a window into the sad part of Birmingham's history. There's also a civil rights museum nearby.

      • The craft breweries (Good People and Avondale) were good. And great barbecue at Saw. Pizza was good at Post Office Pies but they need to put more basil on a pizza advertised as a white basil pizza, not 5 little scraps.

    • Karen L.
      Jan. 4, 2022

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      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.

    • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 7, 2017

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      Ranger Review: Beyond Clothing Aether Crew and Brokk Capri at Oak Mountain Backcountry Campground 4

      Campground Review:

      Although I have camped at this park many times this was my first night at one of the backcountry sites and it was a HUGE improvement. I already love this park because of the many trails and wide range of terrain along with the lake where you can swim or boat. Usually the campgrounds however are crowded and close together so you don’t get the privacy that I usually want out of tent camping. This was a totally different experience. The site we stayed at was only a short walk, maybe 15 min from the road but it felt like a totally different world. We had a huge area to set up our tents (we actually ended up sleeping in Tentsiles) and there was a small stream that we could pump water from. We couldn’t hear a single car and it felt very secluded from the rest of the park. Another major advantage to this site is that it is located along one of the trails in the park so you could set up camp and go on a hike straight from there. You aren’t allowed to have campfires at these sites but this wasn’t an issue this time of year since it was already so hot out and additionally it seems that people sometimes don’t follow this rule since there was a firepit that appeared to have been used recently. 

      While in the park this visit we also took a hike to Pevine falls which I would highly suggest. There is a 5.5 mile roundtrip hike that starts near the beach area and ends at the falls. On a hot summer day you can take a dip to cool off before you hike back out. You can also rent boats from the marina and get out on the water. We actually got Oru Kayaks recently as a wedding gift and took them out on the water to test them out.

      Overall, if you are planning on tent camping at Oak Mountain State Park I highly recommend checking out these sites over the traditional camping area sites. They provide more interesting scenery and are more secluded. It costs $6 a person to stay at the sites but you don’t have to pay the park entrance fee if you are camping. You can’t reserve the sites so you just have to go check in at the camping area the day of and get a site but there are usually several available, even in peak season.

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      ****Product Review:****

      As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tested the Beyond Clothing Aether Crew base layer shirt and Brokk Capris. Since the weather is so hot in Alabama these days and we were doing some pretty steep hiking I was excited to put these clothing items to the test. Some of the things I really loved about the Beyond Clothing items are:

      1. Material: These items are all made of incredible quality materials. The capris are tough but also stretchy and light. The pants material made them super comfortable and the stretchy fabric made it easy to move around and they were able to keep up with my flexible movements. Additionally, the shirt base layer material was incredible in the hot weather. Even though I was wearing a backpack and sweating like crazy it pulled the moisture away from my body and the ridges helped to keep me cool. I can’t fully describe just how comfortable both of these items were.
      2. Compartments/Pockets: The pants have several different pockets with a variety of closures and throughout our hikes I used all of them. The side pockets are deep enough to hold keys or a phone but sit close to your body and don’t get in the way. They are also lined with really soft material the I was able to use to clean my phone screen. The pockets on the lower part of the pants were deep and wide giving you storage for larger items you might need to carry. 
      3. Style: I am a smaller guy and often struggle to find outdoorsy tough clothes that fit me well and also look good. Beyond really hit the spot and made some durable but also good looking items. I loved how the pants were cut short and allowed my legs to breathe while still being long enough that I didn’t scratch up my knees while moving around our campsite. 

      Can't wait to try these clothes out more in a variety of other camping situations.

    • Steve V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 4, 2019

      Deerlick Creek

      Quiet and Relaxing

      Two night stay on site 39. Love the large sites that are nicely separated from neighboring sites and overlook the water. Friendly staff and clean bathhouse. Only one bathhouse that is centrally located and is a decent walk from some sites. Only limited, easy hiking available in the park. No WiFi, but good cell signal with Verizon throughout the park. No camp store, but convenient and grocery stores about 15 minutes away.

    Guide to Calera

    Calera, Alabama camping options extend beyond RV sites to include yurt accommodations and rustic cabin experiences. Located in central Alabama at approximately 480 feet above sea level, the area has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers often exceeding 90°F and mild winters with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though water systems at some facilities may be winterized from November through March.

    What to do

    Hiking and mountain biking trails: Oak Mountain State Park Campground boasts over 50 miles of varied trails. "This place has everything, mtn bike, gravel bike, trail running, road running, road biking, golf, equestrian, sailing and fishing," reports Soren B.

    Water recreation options: Deerlick Creek provides access to extensive lake activities just 45 minutes from Calera. "Nice sites to drive on," mentions Christina L. about the nearby water access at Clear Creek Cove RV Resort, which offers multiple docks for boating enthusiasts.

    Wildlife viewing: Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn offers primitive camping near the southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail with wildlife viewing opportunities. "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," notes Ro J.

    What campers like

    Spacious, private sites: Many Calera area campgrounds offer well-designed layouts. At Deerlick Creek, "Love the large sites that are nicely separated from neighboring sites and overlook the water. Friendly staff and clean bathhouse," shares Steve V.

    Modern facilities: Recent renovations have improved camping experiences near Calera. "They put a massive amount of money into updating this place. This is the #1 best state park campground I have ever been at," explains Soren B. about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.

    Yurt camping options: Several locations near Calera offer yurt accommodations for those seeking glamping experiences. At Bohamia, approximately 30 miles from Calera, "Services are great some cabins and tents having ACs, but primitive camping allowed as well. Great showers and bathhouse with filtered drinking water option that I used daily," shares Michael C.

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Calera require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. "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," advises MickandKarla W. about Kountry Air RV Park.

    Site-specific considerations: Campsite layouts vary significantly across facilities. "Be sure to check your spot to make sure you can park easily- some sites are difficult for large pull trailers," warns Mikki B. about Deerlick Creek.

    Off-season availability: Winter camping near Calera requires planning. "We got 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," reports David S. about his stay at Rolling Hills RV Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated recreation areas. Deerlick Creek provides family amenities according to Suzanne Z: "They had two play areas with balls and other toys for the kids. It was very clean and friendly."

    Multi-family sites: When camping with larger groups, seek spacious accommodations. "Came with a group of friends from town to relax and disconnect... Definitely a place that I plan to revisit, but would refer friends to come as well for a weekend getaway," shares Michael C. about his experience at Bohamia.

    Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds incorporate learning experiences. "Great camping area for RV's or tents. Big lakes for fishing, swimming or canoeing," notes Scott C., mentioning Oak Mountain's "very neat trail with rescued owls, turkeys and red hawks."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling considerations: RV campers should prepare for varying terrain. "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," shares B M. about Kountry Air RV Park.

    Overnight convenience: For travelers passing through, Bama RV Station provides basic accommodations. "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," notes Cat R.

    Utility connections: Check hookup locations when positioning your RV. "The utilities are in the middle of the pad. We were able to position so we could get to both black tanks with a 10' sewer hose," mentions MickandKarla W. about their stay at Kountry Air RV Park.

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