Top Tent Camping near Camden, AL

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Best Tent Sites Near Camden, AL (4)

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    2. Murchison Farm

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    We are in a quiet area with access to a town aprox. 18 miles away. We are about 45 minutes from the Alabama River and an hour from Millers Ferry. There is a Robert Trent Jones golf course near by and we are about 2 1/2 hours from the beaches. With a total of 265 acres, we have 2 ponds and a creek for fishing and recreation. The land consists of open fields and woodlands. Pitch your tent in one of our beautiful grass covered fields and enjoy access to 263 acres of pure nature. You can go fishing, swimming, hiking, or sit back and enjoy the sounds of nature on this farm out in the country. You can even go wading in a beautiful creek. Get off the beaten path! If you live in the city, you will see stars, in the night sky, that you never get to see where you live. 35 minutes from Millers Ferry on the Alabama River. 50 minutes from Montgomery, the state capital, and 30 minutes from Cambrian Ridge golf course on the Robert Trent Golf Trail. We are horse friendly and have a pen where you can keep your horses. Stalls are in the plans and hopefully should be completed sometimes late next year! We have made some major changes, that began this year! We Opened our Camping Season on March 1st and now extend it throughout the entire year! We have eliminated the hunting lease and are now a Wildlife Preserve! We are focused on a major effort to vastly increase our Wildflower populations as we have begun planting a minimum of 1 million new seeds, each year for the next 3 years! The colors should be awesome! We are planting strawberry patches, Blueberry bushes, and Fruit Trees, as well as improving existing stock! Now is the perfect time to come and enjoy exploratory hikes and leisurely walks along our many roads and trails! There are very few tall grassy areas and most of the ground is still visible, from this years controlled burns! The number of plants blossoming will steadily increase throughout this growing season, providing multi colored eye candy! If you have not been exposed to the Corona Virus, we also offer a secluded area to come and lay low, until the crisis has passed! We are not gouging prices and we ask that you not come, if you have been exposed to the Virus, until you have passed through adequate quarantine!  IMPORTANT:  In order to comply with Public Safety Guidelines, Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground will host no more than 5 groups of 4each, at any given time. Each group will be assigned an area and asked to not interact with other groups. If You are getting tired of those 4 walls yet, Murchison Farm's Wildlife Preserve and Primitive Campground offers a Great Place to take a break, and get Out into the Wide Open Outdoors! Don't waste time, make Your Social Distancing Experience exciting and full of new experiences! If you are interested in some of our current Blossoms catering to Pollinators. I caught some photos of a huge Green Moth, just shortly after it exited the cocoon. It's wings were mostly dried out, except for the very ends. They were still curling out. Would have been Nat. Geo. awesome if the full event had been videoed! If You look at the Photos, compare the Moth's size to the Pick-up Tire! I would love to see You add some of Your Own photos!! If You like to Fish, You might want to book early. We only have 2 areas with Bass, Brim, etc… And only 2 areas where You can Fish Ultra-Light. Each camping party will be assigned only one of these sites.​We will have very little interaction with guest, other than an occasional check to make sure all is well.​We Use several Booking Venues, so please remember bookings will be first come first served! Hope to See You Soon!

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        4. Runaway Branch

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Camden

      63 Reviews of 4 Camden Campgrounds


      • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Millers Ferry Campground
        Apr. 30, 2024

        Millers Ferry Campground

        Great RV Lakeside Park

        Third time at Millers Ferry! Water & electric hook ups . Good water pressure, dump station on property. Our site was paved and easily accommodated our 40 ft Rv/ fifth wheel & Dooley. Each site has a fire ring/with top grate to grill, picnic table, shepherd hook.Bathroom clean another one under construction. Nice playground. $1 for washer and dryer. Lots of sites are gravel as well, but level. Lots of people fish-parking for trucks & trailers at water ramp on property. No dog park, but lots of nature walks and paved roads to walk on. Oh yes, Lots of mosquitoes & ants, bring bug spray for a more pleasant stay! Shopping in town about 15-20 minutes away. Several good restaurants. There is a Piggly Wiggly, True Value Hardware, and Dollar stores. Approx 20-30 min to Walmart, next town over. Public lake for swimming, on site, with playground!

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        Camper-submitted photo from Isaac Creek
        Nov. 3, 2023

        Isaac Creek

        Awesome Campground

        The campground is surrounded by creeks, rivers, and hunting land owned by the Army Corps of Engineers. I had a wonderful experience there along with friendly staff. They kept the bathrooms and showers clean.

      • Don K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Millers Ferry Campground
        Jul. 28, 2023

        Millers Ferry Campground

        A favorite place

        This is one of my favorite places to spend a few days. It is by a beautiful lake and a friendly, well kept campground. It's also close to home so it is easy to run down and get out of town.

      • Aaron D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
        Jul. 24, 2023

        Prairie Creek Campground

        Hidden Gem right on the water

        We stayed in spot 36. We we're very close to the water with a little cutout to walk down to the water. Bathrooms were clean but had no AC, they we're fairly close to the site. Pull through site was easy to park but required side to side leveling. Verizon cell service was okay, bounced between 1-2 bars with 10-20 mbps. Quite a drive from Montgomery but well worth it for the morning views out over the water. Just a warning that the ants were crazy! We're still cleaning them out of our camper.

      • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Millers Ferry Campground
        Jun. 23, 2023

        Millers Ferry Campground

        Great weekend retreat

        Great space between sites, pet friendly, nice bathrooms and showers, friendly and helpful host, clean site with concrete pad and picnic table and fire pit! Water access nearby and fun swimming area and playground! Our family had Lots of fun & We will definitely be back!

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        May. 24, 2023

        Millers Ferry Campground

        Great sites, lousy bathrooms

        Large, well kept sites. Horrible bathrooms a long walk from many sites. If the urge hits, you won't make it. Bring your own if you can.

      • Staci R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Isaac Creek
        Jan. 8, 2023

        Isaac Creek

        Frosty January camping

        Isaac Creek campground is very well laid out. All of the campground's staff are friendly, helpful, and just pleasant to work with. I stayed on site 45 which had an electrical problem, on going for several months, and although no one could come fix it the weekend I was here, they offered to immediately move me to an open site. The bathhouse was very clean, Can't ground and common grounds were also well kept. The marine museum is closed, looks like permanently. Overall this was a very clean pleasant campground to visit and would recommend it.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Owassa Lakeside RV Park
        Dec. 17, 2022

        Owassa Lakeside RV Park

        Friendly place

        Quiet levelish sites, with friendly staff. Walked the campground and visited with several other residents and they were happy to chat.

      • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Isaac Creek
        Nov. 26, 2022

        Isaac Creek

        Cell data not so good, ended up being a 1 nighter

        Arrived on Friday. Looked similar to others I had started at (and we have done plenty COE) Maybe the rain or something. Site has not been cleaned after previous campers. Trash bin at each site, was overflowing. Broken camping table left by previous also, still there. Maybe that’s the penalty for arriving on a long weekend. Would have given it the benefit of the doubt, but T-mobile and Verizon 5G both downscaled to 4G. Download ok, but upload sucked.

        Hostess was friendly and real helpful.

      • Joe O.
        Camper-submitted photo from Millers Ferry Campground
        Oct. 1, 2022

        Millers Ferry Campground

        Best place we've ever been!

        Talk about a nice campground! Secluded, quiet, right on the water. Only thing that would make it better is full hookup.

      • Terry P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
        Sep. 15, 2022

        Prairie Creek Campground

        Mostly shaded sites

        Prairie Creek Campground was mostly empty during our 1 night stopover. It is an attractive, wooded campground with mostly shaded sites. Sites along the lake tended to be closer together than I like, but with great views. Sites across the street tended to offer a little more space and, in some cases, more privacy. There were only two other occupied sites in our loop at the opposite end of our section. I had picked a secluded, wooded campsite away from the lake, but was able to move to a secluded, lakeside campsite which turned out to be one of the most enjoyable of our 6 week trip. The bathhouse was old, but clean. It was pleasant to walk the dog around the campground with the added benefit of also being able to walk through the old abandoned campground that was destroyed by a hurricane.

      • Kelly E.
        Camper-submitted photo from Elm Bluff Campground — Alabama River Lakes
        Mar. 22, 2022

        Elm Bluff Campground — Alabama River Lakes

        March 2022

        A somewhat hidden off the beaten path campground. Approximately 10 sites along the Alabama river. Good catfish fishing. Water hookups. Clean outhouses (in the off season at least). Large paved parking pads. Boat launch. I drove through Two miles of red mud to get to the paved access road

      • Kelly E.
        Camper-submitted photo from Haines Island
        Mar. 22, 2022

        Haines Island

        March 2023

        Well this site was interesting. I checked it out but as a solo traveler my gut said nope. It’s free and the host at Issac Creek said it is safe. An outhouse and defunct ferry system that was very cool. It’s a long drop from the hard road to the camping area. Wet conditions could make for an adventure getting out. Clearly not maintained. I’m not saying no, just be prepared.

      • Kelly E.
        Camper-submitted photo from Isaac Creek
        Mar. 22, 2022

        Isaac Creek

        March 2022

        Corps of Engineers Campground on the Alabama River with on site host. Well maintained facilities and plenty of retirees who found a good deal. Very long and wide paved sites. Room for large fifth wheel or motor coach plus a vehicle. Lots of fishing boats as well.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Sherling Lake Park and Campground
        Mar. 15, 2022

        Sherling Lake Park and Campground

        Hidden little gem

        Such a sweet campground! Very close to the interstate. Extremely affordable for full hook ups. Pull through and back in sites available. The only things to mention that are not the norm are. We didn't have to make a reservation and did not have to pay until the next morning. Also, no soap in the public bathroom. Just FYI. Perfect for just an overnight.

      • Dan M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Chickasaw State Park
        Mar. 5, 2022

        Chickasaw State Park

        CCC Remnants , Chickasaw SP

        Small road side park that the state had turned over to the County some years ago.

        It only has 3 RV sites and typically offers water and electricity only.

        Nothing more than a class "C" should stay.

        Tent camping is welcome. 

        Bathrooms were closed for the season and the water is off due to a leak.

        There is a dump station located by the restrooms. 

        There is WMA property across the road that could be accessed for hiking.

      • Lisa H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
        Feb. 13, 2022

        Prairie Creek Campground

        Friendly, nice, clean and quiet

        The park is quiet. Very clean and friendly hosts and guests. Rangers drive around a lot keeping an eye on things. Great park

      • Sadie R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Isaac Creek
        Dec. 14, 2021

        Isaac Creek

        Almost perfect

        So good. Everything was great, people v friendly. Cell service was spotty at best. 40m from nearest grocery store, so come prepared.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Owassa Lakeside RV Park
        Dec. 2, 2021

        Owassa Lakeside RV Park

        Great short term spot

        Only stayed one night here. Easy to get to off the interstate. Not much around at all. Very quiet. No wifi availability. Gas station by the exit but no food options very close.

      • Debbie J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
        Sep. 28, 2021

        Prairie Creek Campground

        Beautiful Well Kept Campground

        We stayed here for one night while traveling through Alabama. Looks like most of the sites are level with concrete parking pads. Many great waterfront sites with lots of big shade trees. No sewer sites, but the bathrooms are centrally located and an easy walk. This campground even has a laundry with pay washer and dryers.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Millers Ferry Campground
        Aug. 5, 2021

        Millers Ferry Campground

        Beautiful water front campsites

        We live about 45 minutes from this campground. Planned a last minute trip for 2 days and had an absolute blast. It was middle of the week so we nearly had the place to ourselves. My son and I enjoyed the fish while my wife enjoyed a good book on beautifully shaded lot #13. The hosts were helpful and extremely nice.



      Guide to Camden

      Camping near Camden, Alabama, offers a great escape into nature with plenty of options for families and RVers alike. With beautiful lakes and well-kept campgrounds, you can enjoy a relaxing getaway while soaking in the great outdoors.

      What to do

      • Fishing and Swimming: Many campgrounds, like Millers Ferry Campground, have access to lakes where you can fish or swim. One camper mentioned, “Lots of people fish-parking for trucks & trailers at water ramp on property.”
      • Nature Walks: Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife. A visitor at COE Alabama River Lakes Chilatchee Creek Campground said, “Trails and nature for walking dogs. Nice playground.”
      • Playgrounds: Many campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A reviewer at Millers Ferry Campground noted, “Nice playground. $1 for washer and dryer.”

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and well-maintained sites. One camper at Prairie Creek Campground said, “The bathhouse was old, but clean.”
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer plenty of space between sites. A visitor at Foscue Creek mentioned, “Sites have a lot of room and are level.”
      • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Isaac Creek shared, “All of the campground's staff are friendly, helpful, and just pleasant to work with.”

      What you should know

      Tips for camping with families

      • Bring Bug Spray: As mentioned earlier, bugs can be a problem. A camper at Millers Ferry Campground advised, “Bring bug spray for a more pleasant stay!”
      • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities for kids. A visitor at Prairie Creek Campground enjoyed, “It was pleasant to walk the dog around the campground.”
      • Check for Amenities: Before you go, check what amenities are available. A camper at Isaac Creek noted, “The bathhouse was very clean.”

      Tips from RVers

      • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites. A reviewer at Foscue Creek said, “Sites have a lot of room and are level.”
      • Water and Electric Hookups: Ensure your campground has the necessary hookups. A camper at Millers Ferry Campground mentioned, “Water & electric hook ups. Good water pressure.”
      • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Some areas may have poor cell reception. A visitor at Chilatchee Creek Campground noted, “Not a good signal with T-Mobile.”

      Camping around Camden, AL, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Just be ready for the bugs and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

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