RV parks near Columbiana, Alabama provide convenient access to Logan Martin Lake and Lay Lake, two popular water recreation destinations in central Alabama. Most campgrounds in this region sit between 400-600 feet elevation with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with Verizon typically offering the strongest coverage across the area.
What to do
Fishing access year-round: Lakeside Landing RV Park & Marina offers direct boat access to Logan Martin Lake. "Very well maintained RV park. Store and gas station on site," notes one visitor, making it convenient for anglers to refuel both vehicles and gear without leaving the grounds.
Casino entertainment nearby: Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park provides more than just camping options. "Costs $37 a night, and includes free game play at the casino. Paved sites with 50Amp FHU," reports one camper. The casino complex includes bowling, an arcade, and movie theater within walking distance.
Sports complex activities: Hoover Met Complex RV Park connects directly to sports facilities. "Easy to navigate in and out of each site. In addition to the Hoover Met sports complex and sports arena there is a new brewery within walking distance of the campground," mentions one visitor. The campground includes a playground and climbing area that remain open to campers.
What campers like
Concrete camping pads: Safe Harbor RV Park offers level sites with full hookups directly facing the water. "The sites have full hookups. The lake is right in front of the RV. The people that work here are very very nice," reports one camper who stayed twice at this location.
Convenient overnight stops: Peach Park RV Park provides simple but functional facilities for travelers passing through. "Great campground for overnight stay. 30/50 amp hook-up, water, sewer, concrete pads, playground, separate picnic area, easy back-in spots," notes a visitor who paid $35 for their stay.
Privacy between sites: Rolling Hills RV Park offers camping with more separation than typical RV parks. "There's quite a bit of space between most of the sites (particularly the back in sites)," reports a visitor who appreciated the level gravel sites despite the hilly terrain.
What you should know
Limited bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds like Peach Park RV Park have no showers or restroom facilities, requiring self-contained RVs. While many parks offer full hookups, bathroom amenities vary widely between locations.
Reservation policies vary: Most parks require advance booking during peak season, but some like Peach Park operate on first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. "We came in late & paid in the AM at Peach Park Express $35 for overnight stay," notes one camper about the check-in process.
Site leveling challenges: Even paved sites may require leveling equipment. "While they are paved sites, we found that you do have to level out still by around 3 inches," reports a visitor at Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park, despite the campground having concrete pads.
Seasonal considerations: Summer humidity makes shade a premium commodity at most RV parks Columbiana, Alabama and surrounding areas. "Not much shade. We were there in late February so it was ok. Would be hot in summer," notes a camper at Wind Creek.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Clear Creek Cove RV Resort offers multiple docks and convenient lake access. "The whole place is set up to have easy access to the water and it does this really well. There are multiple docks and plenty of spaces to tie up your boat," reports one visitor.
Playground facilities: Birmingham South RV Park includes a pool and play areas for children. "They had no contact check in. The pool was open and they had a nice play area for the kids," shares a visitor who used the park as an overnight stop.
Dining recommendations: Local restaurants near campgrounds provide family-friendly options. "The owner at check-in recommended The Ark restaurant to us, which is within walking distance. We ate there and it was delicious," notes a camper at Safe Harbor RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Overnight parking alternatives: Some locations offer free overnight options. "The casino has an actual full RV park here as well, but they also allow overnight parking in the RV day parking area, or even in the regular car parking lot if you prefer," shares a visitor at Wind Creek Atmore Casino about this money-saving option.
Pull-through accessibility: Several campgrounds accommodate RVs without disconnecting tow vehicles. "We had a pull through spot so we didn't have to disconnect our tow dolly," notes a visitor at Rolling Hills RV Park, making it ideal for overnight stopovers.
Utility reliability considerations: Power stability can be an issue at some locations. "No pool, no fire rings, spotty wifi and frequent brown outs on power," reports a Lakeside Landing visitor, suggesting backup power options may be prudent at certain campgrounds.
