Best Campgrounds near Green Pond, AL

Campgrounds in the Green Pond, Alabama region range from dispersed sites to full-service RV parks, with several established options clustered within a 30-mile radius. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites with electric and water hookups in a wooded setting, while nearby Oak Mountain State Park provides additional camping areas with cabin rentals. Birmingham South RV Park in Pelham caters primarily to RV travelers with its 99 developed sites. Blue Creek Public Use Area near Northport represents one of the few dispersed camping areas in the region where more primitive camping experiences are available.

Access to most camping areas remains consistent year-round, with many campgrounds in the region operating throughout all seasons. Tannehill Ironworks, Oak Mountain State Park, and Birmingham South RV Park maintain open status regardless of seasonal changes, though summer brings higher visitor numbers and potentially tighter spacing between campsites. Several campgrounds feature water access points for fishing and swimming opportunities, particularly along creek areas that provide cooling relief during hot Alabama summers. Restroom and shower facilities vary significantly between locations, with most established sites offering basic amenities but dispersed areas providing minimal services. According to one camper at Tannehill, "The primitive camping is right across a narrow creek from the RV camp sites. It was loud all evening and night long until about 2am."

Many campers highlight the historical features and natural amenities that enhance the camping experience near Green Pond. The region's state parks combine outdoor recreation with cultural attractions, particularly at Tannehill with its ironworks historical elements. Creek access represents a common feature mentioned in positive reviews, with several campsites positioned along waterways that provide both scenic views and recreational opportunities. Campers frequently mention the family-friendly atmosphere at many locations, though site spacing can become an issue during peak periods. As one visitor noted about Tannehill, "There is a nice little Creek that flows through for fishing. My family has caught small bass and bream, and there is a natural spring called bubbling springs that all the kids love splashing in." Shaded sites are abundant throughout the region, offering protection from summer heat while maintaining proximity to hiking trails and water features.

Best Camping Sites Near Green Pond, Alabama (62)

    1. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Green Pond, AL
    4 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."

    2. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    95 Reviews
    Hoover, AL
    26 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!"

    3. Deerlick Creek

    26 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    18 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!"

    4. Birmingham South RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Pelham, AL
    19 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. Hoover Met Complex RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Helena, AL
    18 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."

    6. Burchfield Branch Park

    11 Reviews
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 497-9828

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Most of the campsites are tucked away beneath a canopy of trees with nice shade. The bath houses are always clean, as well as the entire campground. It is great for a relaxing weekend getaway."

    "The location was beautiful but there is no privacy.  The sites are small and very close together with no trees or brush separating them. "

    7. Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park

    5 Reviews
    Brierfield, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 665-1856

    "Nice quite camping area. nice bath houses, walking trails and wonderful inground pool!"

    8. Candy mountain rv resort

    3 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    13 miles
    +1 (205) 553-5428

    $30 - $400 / night

    "The facilities were probably lovely back in the day but we still enjoyed walking around exploding the grounds."

    9. Sunset RV

    6 Reviews
    Peterson, AL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 553-9233

    $29 - $32 / night

    "Because it's across the highway. Close to everything in Tuscaloosa. No 5 stars because it sufficient for camping, not much more! Which is what we do!"

    10. Blue Creek Public Use Area

    5 Reviews
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    21 miles
    Website

    "Has boat ramp and camping areas are near pacer park roads. Local traffic is mostly folks going to boat ramp. Camping area is along bluff over looking the River."

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Recent Reviews near Green Pond, AL

325 Reviews of 62 Green Pond Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • Melinda S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Oak Mtn State Park Equestrian & section B campground

    A great State Park. I stayed one night in the Equestrian campground. They are all pull thru with as remodeled bathhouse. It was extremely clean. Then moved over to Section B of the main camp ground. Remodeled spaces with adequate space for a newbie to back her travel trailer in with no problems. “ What an Ego booster!” Remodeled bathhouses as well and kept clean even on a busy July 4th weekend. Gets morning sun but shade in the afternoon.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Birmingham South RV Park

    Ants, Dogs and Smells

    To be fair, the check in and staff were nice. Sites are level and partially shaded. Rules loosely enforced as there were trucks parked on grass which was noted as a very prominent rule on reservation and check in. Ants attempted to infest anything we sat outside (not food related items were specifically targeted as it was a pair of diving boots and our leveling blocks). It was horrible. There’s little to no control over everyone’s dogs. The best you can get is that they are leashed, otherwise, lunging at people or other dogs and barking all throughout the day is completely permitted. The sites are very small and your neighbors sewer hookups happen to be about 3 feet from your site’s picnic table. It’s just gross.

  • Patrick P.
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Birmingham South RV Park

    Nice place ,

    Nice place , but the internet doesn’t work, bathrooms clean

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 4, 2025

    Higgins Ferry RV Park

    Winter Camping

    The host are very nice and very helpful. This was a group event. The spots are very close and perfect from group camping.

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2025

    Payne Lake Spillway

    Spillway recreation area

    The Payne Lake spillway is a nice place to have a picnic and view the lake. There is a pavilion with four picnic tables underneath it and then there are isolated picnic tables around the area. They have fire pits and grills nearby for cooking. There are also bathrooms across from the pavilion. The boat ramp for the lake is right down the road from the spillway parking area. No camping is allowed in this area of the campground.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2025

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    Great price for what you get

    Didn’t get to explore much as we stayed 1 night passing through. First come first serve reservations. There were many open spots when we arrived. We paid $25 that included electric hookup, bath house with showers, water on site, and a dump station. I believe you can pay another $5 for sewage on site. There were still several other RVs and trailers here, everyone being very friendly and keeping to themselves. Very quiet sleep and bathrooms were clean. Would definitely recommend.


Guide to Green Pond

Camping sites near Green Pond, Alabama range from secluded waterfront spots to parking-lot style RV parks within a 30-mile radius. The region sits along the southern edge of the Appalachian foothills with elevations between 400-600 feet, creating varied terrain ideal for diverse camping experiences. Seasonal temperature fluctuations affect camping conditions, with July highs averaging 91°F and January lows around 33°F.

What to do

Swimming and wading access: Several campgrounds feature water access for cooling off during hot Alabama days. At Deerlick Creek, campers can enjoy waterfront activities directly from their sites. As one visitor notes, "Nice 1/2 mile asphalt bike/walking trail. Hiking trail with hills and valleys skirting the lake. Boat ramp with easy access to the lake."

Historical exploration: The area contains significant historical sites related to Alabama's industrial past. Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park offers a glimpse into this history with one visitor mentioning, "There appears to be a skeet range adjacent to the camp. We were lucky enough to see a forestry helicopter (tree trimming) working and it used the field to land to refuel."

Mountain biking: The region offers substantial trail systems catering to different skill levels. A reviewer at Oak Mountain State Park Campground shares, "This place has everything, mtn bike, gravel bike, trail running, road running, road biking, golf, equestrian, sailing and fishing."

Trade Days events: Monthly markets attract vendors and visitors from across the region. One camper mentioned, "We're craft vendors at Tannehill Trade Days March-November and we've started camping out there every month. My grandkids absolutely love it. The ride their bikes, play in the creek, and eat great ice cream from the creamery!"

What campers like

Secluded waterfront options: Sites directly on the water provide peaceful experiences with fishing access. A Burchfield Branch Park camper shares, "We were blown away by how peaceful Burchfield was. Lot 17 felt like we were all alone. There was adequate place between us and the neighbors, a peaceful creek separating us."

Digital disconnection: Some campgrounds lack cell service, creating true unplugged experiences. One reviewer notes, "This campground has zero cell service, so if you can't do without that read no further. We had a lovely stay here other than that. We enjoyed being waterfront at site #5."

Varied terrain: The geographical diversity creates camping experiences ranging from riverfront to forested hills. At Blue Creek Public Use Area, a camper reports, "This camping spot is at the top of the bluff overlooking the river and dam. There are some wooded spots across the street, but I prefer the overlook area."

After-hours check-in: Many campgrounds accommodate late arrivals with simple registration processes. One camper at Tannehill explains, "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."

What you should know

Bathroom facility variations: Quality and accessibility of bathrooms varies significantly between parks. A camper at Oak Mountain State Park Campground reports, "Shower house and bathrooms clean and big," while others at different parks note deteriorating facilities.

Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no cell service. A Burchfield Branch camper warns, "There is no reception here…cell phones and aircards won't work…so if you want to disconnect it's an ideal place to do so."

Seasonal weather considerations: Summer heat requires adequate preparation, particularly at sites with limited shade. One visitor recommends, "Beautiful location but the bathrooms were dirty. It seems we went during a semi busy time. The have lots of spots and most are in the shade. There is a creek to splash in and lots of history to enjoy. There is a nice playground for the kids. Bring lots of bug spray."

Site selection importance: Campsite quality varies even within the same campground. A Hoover Met Complex RV Park camper advises, "The pads are very uneven and there are just not many amenities. Very close to sports fields though."

Tips for camping with families

Look for creek-adjacent sites: Water features provide natural entertainment for children. A Tannehill camper shares, "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."

Check playground availability: Some campgrounds maintain excellent play facilities. One visitor notes, "Next to huge water park/splash pad - was a ton of fun for the kids."

Consider cabin options: Several parks offer cabin rentals for families seeking amenities beyond tent camping. A visitor explains, "The cabins are basic but efficent and hold historical values. Several activities such as the Museum, Frontier Farm and Minature ridable train will keep you engaged."

Plan for seasonal crowds: School breaks significantly impact campground fullness and noise levels. A Birmingham South RV Park visitor warns, "Ants attempted to infest anything we sat outside (not food related items were specifically targeted as it was a pair of diving boots and our leveling blocks). It was horrible. There's little to no control over everyone's dogs."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven pads requiring extensive leveling. A visitor to Hoover Met Complex RV Park notes, "Easy hooks ups and good WiFi available. Playground and rock climbing area a plus."

Urban proximity options: Several campgrounds provide good access to metropolitan areas. A Birmingham South RV Park visitor mentions, "This was a very secure campground with a lot of amenities. No concrete pads but nice small sites."

Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer sewer hookups, so planning is essential. A camper advises, "We didn't use the dump stations, but they looked clean and easy to access."

Electric amperage variations: Check specific site electrical capabilities before booking. At Deerlick Creek, a camper notes, "Nice level concrete pads with awesome shade. Bath house stayed clean. Nice 1/2 mile asphalt bike/walking trail."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Green Pond, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Green Pond, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 62 campgrounds and RV parks near Green Pond, AL and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Green Pond, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Green Pond, AL is Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Green Pond, AL?

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