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Best Tent Sites Near Fort Payne, AL (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
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    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company

    1. Little River Adventure Company

    9 Reviews
    27 Photos
    147 Saves

    The Little River Adventure Company features adventure rentals and 40 acres of dispersed tent camping in a natural unimproved property surrounded by Straight Creek and Yellow Creek. Conveniently located near the entrance to the Little River Canyon National Preserve. One mile from Little River Falls, and one mile to the WMA roads trailhead. Close to DeSoto Falls, Yellow Creek Falls, Cherokee Rock Village, Hippie Hole, and many other local attractions. We welcome dogs, cyclists, riders, kayakers, climbers, musicians, and all nature lovers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $20 - $25 / night

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    2. Sawmill Lake Campsite

    6 Reviews
    15 Photos
    127 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

    3. Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

    8 Reviews
    40 Photos
    96 Saves

    30 Walk-In Campsites

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hurricane Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hurricane Creek Campground
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    4. Hurricane Creek Campground

    1 Review
    28 Photos
    5 Saves

    Come primitive camp on our homestead!

    We’re located on Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, AL just 2 Miles (3 minute drive) from Desoto State Park!

    We own 20.76 acres. Half of our property is pasture and where our homestead is located. We have a small hobby farm with 2 mini Jersey cows, a donkey, a bunch of goats, 2 babydoll sheep, and mini pig named Cupcake. Our campers are welcome to love on and feed our farm animals and learn a little bit about what it’s like on a homestead. The other half of our property is all woods, mostly large oak trees. This is where our campsites are located. We have 2 creeks running through the woods, the bigger of the two is Hurricane Creek. We also have wild blackberries and a variety of mushrooms in the summer, great for foraging. We also have a tire swing and a small zip line for kids near the campsites.

    Interested in our area? There is so much to offer. Want to go for a swim, a hike, go fishing, and look at a beautiful waterfall? Little River Canyon Falls Park is less than 9 miles away (14 minute drive) and is our favorite place to swim in the summer! If you’re interested in horseback riding and even more hiking trails, Shady Grove Horse Ranch in Mentone is 8 miles away (16 minute drive).

    Come camp with us and enjoy what our area has to offer!

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
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    Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp
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    6. Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    24 Saves

    The Original Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp! Established in 1960, Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp has been family owned for almost 60 years and we aren't changing that anytime soon.

    Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp offers you a chance to experience the great outdoors in our Primitive Camping area. There are a number of sights with a direct view of Yellow Creek Falls and several are located directly on Weiss Lake.

    There is no better way to rest than to relax to the sound of a waterfall. All of our campsites allow you to hear the flowing water from our 85 foot tall falls.

    We are so much more than just a "Fish Camp". We offer the following for your enjoyment:

    Full Service General Store Camping Extensive Tackle, Bait, and Fishing Supplies Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboat Rentals Fine Selection of Musical Instruments and Related Gear Hot Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Free Boat Ramp and Launch So much more

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Market

    $10 - $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek Campground
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      8. Cunningham Lookout Serenity

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      62 beautiful acres on lookout mountain with a one mile walking trail, cycling or just horse riding with massive rock creations protruding from the ground, forming a small continual cliff that leads to our waterfall from bear creek and travels all the way to little river canyon. Little river canyon is the deepest gorge on the east side of the USA and ten minutes away from our land. The sunsets are each unique and beautiful. Very peaceful with deer, turkeys, owls, eagles at times, ospreys and even possibly a black bear.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Firewood Available

      $45 - $55 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek

      9. Hidden Creek

      1 Review
      4 Photos
      58 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Dispersed
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat
      Camper-submitted photo from Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat
      Camper-submitted photo from Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat
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      10. Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat

      1 Review
      20 Photos
      23 Saves

      Two years ago our multi-generational family decided to go on an adventure. We had talked about moving to the woods for years, but finally decided to turn our dreams into reality. After hiking through what felt like every property for sale over 100 acres in North Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, we finally found the perfect spot.

      Why do we call our property Whippoorwill Woods? Did you know that whippoorwills don’t nest in trees? They lay their eggs on the ground in the forest. They’re birds that love camping! As soon as we heard the whippoorwills start singing this spring, we knew it was the perfect name.

      We’re so excited to share our property with campers who love nature as much as we do. We specifically set up the campsites to give as much privacy as possible. We hope you’ll come visit and soak up the bird songs, the wind in the trees, and the beautiful sunsets over the mountains. We have 20 acres of savannah grassland full of native plants and wildflowers and over 80 untouched acres full of awesome rock formations and creeks with waterfalls available for you to hike. There's a stocked fish pond for catch and release fishing and a gorgeous view overlooking the Cumberland Plateau and the Sherwood Valley.

      Experienced and beginner campers are welcome! We live on one side of the property, so we’re available to assist (setting up tents for the first few times is no joke!) or we’re happy to give you as much space and solitude as you need. We have three campsites available in the native savannah grassland, and one that is a "hike-in and choose your favorite spot in the woods" site. We have a porta-potty available, but if you're hiking in, you'll want to bring some WAG bags with you. If you have any questions, or if there’s anything we can do to help, don’t hesitate to ask!

      We look forward to your visit!

      The Jansohn and Combs Families

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $30 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Fort Payne

    594 Reviews of 20 Fort Payne Campgrounds


    • Mike D.
      Camper-submitted photo from 1776 RV And Campground
      Oct. 14, 2024

      1776 RV And Campground

      A hidden gem hosted by a true patriot!

      Bob has a wonderfully serene campground for both RV’s and tent camping. I invite everybody looking for a quiet place on Mentone to visit 1776 RV.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Coleman Lake Rec Area
      Oct. 9, 2024

      Coleman Lake Rec Area

      Fun forest find

      Great camping option for first come. Glad to get plenty of options for sites. Long drive in. Hosts were great and even deliver firewood to your site. Clean bathrooms, showers, and overall campground. Only had one guest with many kids playing late into night, past quite hours (if any are posted), but we found out it was Fall break and kids were out of school all week. Great hike around the lake and boatramp for trolling motors only.

    • Jason B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from 1776 RV And Campground
      Sep. 26, 2024

      1776 RV And Campground

      Awesome Campground!

      I love this campground. It's located right off the main highway, and has pull-through spots with full hookups. But the best part is the screaming fast internet! We work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system. The rates are great, too!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
      Sep. 8, 2024

      Little River Adventure Company

      Great tent camping site

      I tent camped on a drive-in deluxe site in September with my dog. The host, Giorgio, was pleasant and helpful. He had firewood for sale on the property at a reasonable price.

      As another reviewer noted, the bathhouse is at the very front of the property away from the campsites, but the toilet and shower were clean and perfectly adequate.

      My site was flat, spacious, and easy to unload and set up on. The rest of the sites also looked very spacious and fairly flat. The campground's location is very convenient to Little River Falls.

      My one quibble would be that, although the site definitely feels secluded, there was a little bit of road noise at night from the main road. It wasn't nearly enough to keep me awake, but YMMV if you're sensitive to it. The host mentioned that the sites at the back, where I was, were closer to the road and would be louder than the sites in the front of the property.

      I would recommend this campsite to any drive up tent campers looking for a convenient, serene campground in this part of Alabama. I will be a repeat patron here.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
      Sep. 7, 2024

      Lake Guntersville Town Creek

      Clean and convenient

      Somewhat crowded, but it was a holiday weekend. Very clean bathrooms and campground. Employees were extremely friendly, inviting, and knowledgeable!

    • Sarah H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

      Blue Hole is neat

      Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.

    • Sarah H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Cove Resort
      Aug. 24, 2024

      Mountain Cove Resort

      Full sun all day

      This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain. We did not stay the night.

    • Sarah H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
      Aug. 22, 2024

      Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

      Our favorite local campground

      The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from South Sauty Creek Resort
      Aug. 1, 2024

      South Sauty Creek Resort

      Rude employees

      Very rude employees at booking. Fair warning, if you don’t have a brand new RV, don’t bother calling. They only want the new and fancy ones there. Shame as it’s a great location.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Honeycomb Campground
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Honeycomb Campground

      Difficult site

      Deep ditches around my site made it very, very difficult to park my van - terrified that one of my wheels would fall off the edge. Don’t think I will be back.

    • j
      Camper-submitted photo from Calhoun A-OK Campground
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Calhoun A-OK Campground

      Terrible breed restrictions

      I didn’t get the chance to have an experience because they would not even rent to me because I have mixed breed rescue dogs.

    • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
      Jun. 13, 2024

      Lake Guntersville Town Creek

      Beautiful State Park, something for everyone!

      Visited Lake Guntersville State Park, for the day. After taking our granddaughter to Screaming Eagle Zip-line Adventures, located at the gorgeous Lodge, we visited the Campground…and it’s amazing! At the office, we were helped by Rocky, who was friendly and knowledgeable! We received CG info and a map, as well as rates. We are already planning our next trip to visit! The general store was stocked with necessities, as well as souvenirs. Of course we had to get some ice cream! There are several types of sites, monthly, cabins and tent camping. There are boat slips (local rentals) and a Pavilion on the water, basketball and tennis courts, playground, shady dog park, splash pad, and clean bathhouses. Firewood and ice can be purchased at the store. There are also many trails to hike and bike . It is easy to see that this SP is well maintained! The SP Lodge is worth visiting, which has a nice restaurant. LGSP has a golf course, and the quaint town is close by and has shopping and several restaurants.

    • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Marshall County Park
      Jun. 13, 2024

      Marshall County Park

      Beautiful County Park, near Lake Guntersville SP, on TN River

      Marshall County Park, is easy to find/see right on 431. Nothing fancy, but well maintained property, and plenty of room for parking and boating.

    • Robyn W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek Campground
      Jun. 1, 2024

      Hidden Creek Campground

      Very Decent Primitive Spot

      Overall we enjoyed this stay! GPS wants to take you to where the road dead ends but the actual turn off is before the end of the road on the right where the big wood sign is. The first road is pretty nice but then the road forks. We went right which goes up, passed an open gate followed the road LOTS OF DEEP POTHOLES. The road then opens up to a four way, we kept going straight, followed the road down and then came to three sites all empty. It was quiet and we were alone so overall we enjoyed other than the deep potholes. Our truck is pretty high and 4x4 so wasn’t too bad for us but a low car may not fair as well. We were there on a Friday

    • L
      Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
      May. 28, 2024

      Tranquility Campground

      Beautiful, quiet, & shady

      This place did not disappoint. Wife and I were wanting to stay at Desoto State Park but it was full. The husband and wife duo that owns this took us in and treated us like royalty. They looked after us and even stayed up all night to help everyone watch the weather during a tornado watch. RV spots were very shady from all the trees and super quiet. Beautiful piece of property. Bath houses kept hot water too!

    • Greg S.
      Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
      May. 20, 2024

      DeSoto State Park

      4.9 stars

      What a beautiful place. Stayed the weekend and hit almost all of the trails, saw 4 waterfalls and so many amazing rock formations. There are three trailheads that leave directly from the campground, which is a well-kept and clean place with well spaced sites. The upper loop is on a hill, but the sites are spaced out slightly more than the lower loop. The lower loop was more level and a bit newer. The best sites are in the 60s on the outer part of the lower loop. Just a wonderful place to spend a weekend.

    • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Coleman Lake Rec Area
      May. 14, 2024

      Coleman Lake Rec Area

      Quiet, friendly, and affordable

      We spent one night here on the way down to Florida. It is first come first serve and we had no issue finding a space on a Thursday. The lake and surrounding area are full of birds and wildlife. The sites are well maintained, level, with clean bathrooms. So happy we stumbled on this national forest campground!

      No cell service. Poorly marked trail around the lake, still worth checking out! Just follow the lake!

    • h
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Creek Campground
      May. 4, 2024

      Hidden Creek Campground

      Pretty Decent Place to Stay

      A little farther off the highway than I wanted to go, but definitely a solid free campsite. There are a few substantial pot holes, so wouldn’t recommend for someone driving a super low vehicle. Also GPS isn’t perfect. It will take u to someone’s private property next door. Look for the big wooden sign that indicates that it is for public use.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Coleman Lake Rec Area
      Apr. 28, 2024

      Coleman Lake Rec Area

      Lake Life

      This is a great camping spot with a beautiful lake. The trail around the lake was perfect. Caught 3 bass in the lake. You can't beat the price.

    • Tim P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
      Apr. 23, 2024

      Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

      Many hiking and viewpoints

      Great place to camp near the cloudland canyon. The campsite 8 that we camped on was far from parking and restroom, so you might wanna choose the sites near to parking. Be prepared to carry things for quite a walk. Bring something to carry water to your site from water filling station near the restrooms. But, the campsites are well spaced so you will have the privacy you need. There are lots of beautiful hiking places nearby.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
      Apr. 23, 2024

      Little River Adventure Company

      Rip off

      Pulled in and nothing was labeled. Campsites were not labeled or assigned and road to them was poorly kept. “Bathhouse” advertised was a freezing shed with a horse trough as a shower that was a quarter mile from all of the sites. Not worth the money.



    Guide to Fort Payne

    Camping near Fort Payne, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the campfire, there are plenty of options to choose from.

    What to do

    • Hiking: Explore the trails at DeSoto State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “Stayed the weekend and hit almost all of the trails, saw 4 waterfalls and so many amazing rock formations.”
    • Rock Climbing: If you're into climbing, check out Cherokee Rock Village. A reviewer said, “Best climbing in the southeast, bouldering and sport, and a lot of RC car rock crawling.”
    • Fishing: Goose Pond Colony is great for fishing. One visitor shared, “The kids have loved the playground and fishing.”

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A review for Buck's Pocket State Park Campground noted, “The park is operated by the state and is very clean and staffed by friendly people to help.”
    • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. At Little River RV Park and Campground, one camper said, “The owner came around and she was very sweet.”
    • Scenic Views: Campers love the views. A review for Tranquility Campground stated, “The campground is very wooded and well cared for with separate sites for tent only and RV camping.”

    What you should know

    • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for mosquitoes at Goose Pond Colony. One camper warned, “The water next to the campground is relatively stagnant so the mosquitoes here are horrendous!”
    • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell service. A visitor at Buck's Pocket State Park Campground mentioned, “There is absolutely no cell service or TV stations available due to the geographic makeup of the park.”
    • Seasonal Water Levels: Some creeks may be dry depending on the season. A camper at Buck's Pocket State Park Campground noted, “The creek in the campground is bone dry.”

    Tips for camping with families

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: DeSoto State Park Campground is great for families. One reviewer said, “There are also so many great places to swim when it gets hot including DeSoto Falls and the stream that runs through the park.”
    • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned. A camper at Cherokee Rock Village mentioned, “The views are awesome, climbing is awesome & camping is awesome.”
    • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A review for Little River Adventure Company said, “Our kids were amazed by the water access and walking trails.”

    Tips from RVers

    Camping around Fort Payne, Alabama, has something for everyone, so pack your gear and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fort Payne, AL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fort Payne, AL is Little River Adventure Company with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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