Best Campgrounds near Midfield, AL

Campgrounds near Midfield, Alabama range from developed RV parks to mixed-use facilities with tent camping options. Oak Mountain State Park Campground, located about 25 miles southeast of Midfield, offers tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations in a forested setting. Closer to town, the Hoover Met Complex RV Park provides convenient access for RVs with full hookups in an urban environment. Most camping areas in this region are established campgrounds rather than dispersed sites, with several facilities operating year-round.

Access to camping options varies by location, with most sites near Midfield being easily accessible by passenger vehicles on paved roads. The region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making camping possible throughout the year, though spring and fall offer more moderate temperatures. "Clean, easy, and huge campground. We stayed here while moving out of Hoover, AL. And have been back twice because of that experience," noted one camper about the Hoover Met Complex RV Park. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during weekends and holidays, with prices typically ranging from $20-50 per night depending on amenities. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, though coverage may be spotty in more remote sections of Oak Mountain State Park.

The camping experience near Midfield reflects the area's mix of urban and natural environments. Birmingham South RV Park offers proximity to city amenities while still providing a camping atmosphere. A visitor mentioned that it is a "very secure campground with a lot of amenities. No concrete pads but nice small sites." Several developed campgrounds in the region feature water access, with Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park offering creek-side sites in a historically significant setting. Campers should note that some RV parks primarily serve long-term residents rather than overnight visitors. Brookside Greenway Park provides a more natural setting with creek access, described by one camper as "wonderful, quiet and shaded camping areas and also has an awesome clean creek to swim and canoe in."

Best Camping Sites Near Midfield, Alabama (85)

    1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    97 Reviews
    Hoover, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    "It is located only about 20-40 min outside downtown. Oak Mountain has several of options of things to do away from just camping and hiking (which of course are also great to do here)."

    "Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama’s largest state park. Located just outside of Birmingham, it’s easy to escape to nature without being too far off the beaten path. This park is HUGE!"

    2. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Green Pond, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 477-5711

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Situated on a beautiful mountain side just minute from university of alabama. Camp beside a churning creek and listen to nature."

    "The park is in a great part of Alabama and is located close to a lot of the best hiking in the state. Additionally, the park is set up on an old ironworks plant where many people lived and worked."

    3. Hoover Met Complex RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Helena, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 739-7400

    "On the outskirts of a parking lot of a stadium!"

    "In addition to the Hoover Met sports complex and sports arena there is a new brewery within walking distance of the campground."

    4. Birmingham South RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Pelham, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 664-8832

    $35 - $65 / night

    "They put us in a pull though site which was awesome for being easy to make quiet exit. Never I’m hooked the truck."

    "Easy access to highway, very spacious and new bathrooms and showers. Very much enjoyed our stay."

    5. Brookside Greenway Park

    3 Reviews
    Birmingham, AL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 209-2824

    "Grassy area behind some ball fields in a small town. They have hookups but I just parked in the grass. I also understand there are bathrooms and showers but I didn't use them. Wifi works."

    6. M and J RV Park

    1 Review
    Midfield, AL
    0 miles
    +1 (205) 788-2605

    7. Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park

    1 Review
    Pelham, AL
    14 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."

    8. Cherokee Campground

    1 Review
    Helena, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 428-8339

    9. Brookside Campground

    1 Review
    Birmingham, AL
    13 miles
    +1 (205) 674-5550

    $30 / night

    10. Deerlick Creek

    26 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 759-1591

    $20 - $30 / night

    "My campsite was near the bathroom/shower which was convenient.  Enjoyed the hillside view I had and the walks in the woods surrounding the campground."

    "Greta place to camp in the fall for Alabama football games, only about 15-16 miles from campus, yet very secluded. Really a great place to camp, whether with RV or tent camping!"

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Recent Reviews near Midfield, AL

416 Reviews of 85 Midfield Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 18, 2025

    General Lee Marina & Campground

    Pretty views

    This is a marina and campground, lots if full timers but everyone is nice and petty views. We only had 30 amp and water.

  • Sean I.
    Nov. 16, 2025

    Peach Queen Campground

    Great campground with friendly staff

    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.

    They have a dog park at the front and a large field in the back door our dog to run and play. The pavilion is also great for getting out, even in rainy weather.

    The pool is amazing. Plenty of chairs and umbrellas to rest and our kids love the slide.

  • Cecilia W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 15, 2025

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Blue Creek Public Use Area

    Beautiful place to stay. Free camping up the mountain. It starts out as gravel for about 2 miles then the last mile is paved. Too funny. Several spots on the ridge or in the woods across the road. There is a dock on the water down the hairpin turn. Gorgeous. We only saw 1 other truck.

  • Jeff C.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Clear Creek Recreation Area

    Great place to camp

    Clear Creek is a really nice campground.  The sites are very nice and there is lots of shade.  The majority of sites are pretty level and the comfort stations were clean.  It takes four or five presses on the water activator in the shower before the warm water starts flowing, but there is plenty of water pressure. AT&T cell service was pretty good.

  • Martha H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    GrandStand RV Park

    Great location

    Beautiful park! Easy in and out. Nicely decorated for the fall. Beautiful pool, bathrooms, and showers. Nice laundry room. Owners are very attentive. Would definitely stay again!

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    One of the best !

    Campground was great. Our site on the lake was beautiful and had ducks came right up to our site. Clean and staff were friendly.

  • R
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Chilton County Minooka Park

    Fine for big RV’s

    It’s more of an RV park than campground. There are spaces for tents, but they don’t have picnic tables. The trees are actually behind the sites. So, don’t think about a hammock. The bathrooms are clean, but there are no showers.

  • Randi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Great mix of nature, history, and family fun

    We stayed at Tannehill Ironworks Campground for a long weekend and had a great experience. We arrived late on a Thursday night and appreciated that the ranger is on-site 24/7, since the campground doesn’t take reservations. The process is easy—you just pull in, find a site, and register/pay the next morning. It was a little hard to find a spot in the dark, but that was on us.

    There are three main campground areas. • Campgrounds 1 and 2 offer full hook-ups, with many outer sites backing up to a scenic creek. • Campground 3 has water and electric only.

    We stayed in site 122 in Campground 1, right on the creek. The sites are all gravel with picnic tables (a little worn—we brought our own table setup). Ours was pretty spacious, and since it wasn’t full, we had empty sites in front of and behind us, which made it feel even more open.

    The creek is peaceful and adds great ambiance, but there’s no designated access area for wading or swimming. That said, lots of kids were playing in the water right near their sites.

    T-Mobile service was decent—we were able to use our hotspot to stream TV at night. There’s no public Wi-Fi, but we didn’t miss it. We didn’t use the dump stations, but they looked clean and easy to access.

    Check-out time is 1:00 PM, and we didn’t see an official check-in time or posted quiet hours. The campground was fairly calm and relaxed, especially at night.

    The best part of Tannehill is everything there is to do. We brought bikes and explored miles of trails, all clearly marked by difficulty level. The park is also full of historical buildings like an old mill, furnace, blacksmith shop, and restored cabins (some are available to rent). There’s a Sunday church service at 9AM, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, a general store, a miniature train ride, and even an ice cream shop.

    If you visit during one of their Trade Days weekends, you’re in for a treat—it’s like a huge flea market with over 400 vendors, food stands, and all kinds of local treasures.

    Tannehill is a unique blend of history, nature, and activities for all ages. We’ll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back getaway with lots to explore!


Guide to Midfield

Camping near Midfield, Alabama, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different tastes.

What to do

  • Hiking and Biking: Many campgrounds, like Oak Mountain State Park Campground, have extensive trails. One visitor noted, “The park has so many different activities including hiking and BMX trails.”
  • Water Sports: If you enjoy water activities, check out Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, “Trails to hike, water to play in, fishing, history places to see and go through.”
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Campgrounds like Birmingham South RV Park often have playgrounds. One camper shared, “So much fun. Lots of Halloween decorations from campers as well as park with contest.”

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Clear Creek Recreation Area said, “Our site had great access to the lake but not on the busiest part of the lake.”
  • Clean Facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One reviewer at Gunter Hill Campground mentioned, “The bathrooms were clean but had no AC, a little bit of a walk from our spot.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. A guest at Hidden Cove RV Resort noted, “The management and office personnel were very friendly.”

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Burchfield Branch Park stated, “This campground has zero cell service, so if you can’t do without that read no further.”
  • Site Sizes Vary: Some campgrounds have smaller sites. A visitor at Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground complained, “These are the tiniest campsites I've ever seen in a State Park, worse than an RV park even.”
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for varying weather conditions. A reviewer at Smith Lake Park mentioned, “The tent sites are nicely tucked inside of wooded areas, the RV sites are tightly packed together with little shade.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park said, “Staff very friendly. Extremely clean bathrooms & showers.”
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One visitor at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground shared, “There are things to do year round.”
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep kids entertained with snacks and games. A reviewer at Oak Mountain State Park Campground noted, “The weather was great for mid July.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Gunter Hill Campground mentioned, “The sewage hookup was very nice to have on a 1 night trip.”
  • Be Aware of Site Conditions: Some sites may have uneven ground. A visitor at Clear Creek Recreation Area advised, “Some roads into the campsites have tight turns so be aware of that if you drive a longer rig.”
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A reviewer at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground noted, “There is a dump station near the exit of the campground.”

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Midfield, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 85 campgrounds and RV parks near Midfield, AL and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Midfield, AL is Oak Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 97 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Midfield, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Midfield, AL.