Best Cabin Camping near Hackleburg, AL

Rustic cabin rentals near Hackleburg provide comfortable accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Dismals Canyon offers cabins with full kitchens, living rooms with fireplaces, and two bedrooms, while Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday features waterfront cabins with fire pits and grills. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth provides lakefront cabins with full kitchens, bathrooms, and cable television. Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and seating areas. "The cabins are clean and quiet. They have a full kitchen, bathroom, and ours slept two in a double bed, but there is room in the living area for cots or sleeping on the couch if you wanted," noted one visitor about Elliot Branch cabins.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Thousand Trails Hidden Cove near Arley and Joe Wheeler State Park Campground in Rogersville both offer cabin accommodations year-round. J.P. Coleman State Park in nearby Mississippi provides lakeside cabins with views of Pickwick Lake. Most cabin locations require reservations, especially during summer months when waterfront properties are in high demand. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds allowing dogs for an additional fee. According to one camper at Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday: "Very friendly people, beautiful setting, very clean cabin, peaceful and so nice to watch the sunset and sunrise from the beautiful shoreline in the screen porch."

While furnished cabins typically include beds, couches, and basic kitchen equipment, guests should plan to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins offer full kitchens with refrigerators and stoves, while others provide only basic cooking equipment. Most cabin sites include outdoor fire rings or grills for cooking. Dollar General stores are located near several campgrounds, including Tombigbee State Park just across the Mississippi border. Dismals Canyon has an on-site country store and cafe where basic supplies can be purchased. Visitors staying multiple nights should consider bringing groceries and supplies, as many cabin locations are relatively remote with limited nearby shopping options.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hackleburg, Alabama (12)

    1. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Hackleburg, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 993-4559

    "It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise."

    "Located in Northwest Alabama, not far from the Sipsey Wilderness, Dismals Canyon offers an unparalleled camping experience that stands out in the state."

    2. controller works

    9 Reviews
    Natural Bridge, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 412-6773

    $45 / night

    "Togetherness Works is 5 mile south of I-22/US-78 along a very good Alabama 253.  Junior Beasley and his wife have owned it for many years. "

    "Was provided information for this place by Tiffin Wayfarer plant when I called for the plant tour. Loved the setting and enjoyed the host Jr. Beasley."

    3. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth

    1 Review
    Hodges, AL
    15 miles
    +1 (256) 332-4392

    "We stayed at two cabins at Elliot Branch in August with some friends. "

    4. Bama Campground & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Bankhead National Forest, AL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (844) 922-6746

    $45 - $79 / night

    "This is a great little campground tucked away on the edge of Bankhead National Forest. The location of the campground makes it an excellent location to enjoy the numerous waterfall hikes in the area."

    "Stayed here on an overnight while driving through the state. Great site tucked in the woods, very private area. Huge field with little light pollution to stargaze. Very friendly host. Would Recommend."

    5. Joe Wheeler State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Rogersville, AL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 247-1184

    $17 - $256 / night

    "Nice quiet park out on the lake. We were in loop C at the end of the improved sites."

    "This is a great spot located in Northern Alabama just east of Florence on the Tennessee River."

    6. Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

    13 Reviews
    Arley, AL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Plenty of amenities, pool, basketball court, disc golf, nice clubhouse with pool tables and other games/lounging, Lewis Smith Lake, nice playground, horseshoes, a lake overlook with gazebo and mini golf"

    "No fenced in dog park but plenty of space to have one. Right on the lake but unaware of any kind of rentals available nearby— closest rentals are 40 mins away on the opposite side of the lake."

    7. Tombigbee State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Tupelo, MS
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 842-7669

    $43 / night

    "We have camped at several MS state parks near Memphis (Tishomingo, Wall Doxey) and have left feeling like MS didn’t have a lot to offer, but Tombigbee State Park is great."

    "They clouded full hookups, a picnic table and fire ring. The area was clean and surroundings wooded. Neighboring camping spots were adequately spaced."

    8. Mulberry Creek Camp

    3 Reviews
    Cherokee, AL
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 627-7328

    $35 - $550 / night

    "Misty and Jason provide the cleanest, neatest and friendliest campground site, that I have ever stayed at! I plan to come back in September! It is so peaceful and tranquil."

    9. Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday

    12 Reviews
    Trinity, AL
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 280-4390

    "They have a rope course, water activities/rentals, cabins, rv/camper/tent sites waterside, and more. We fished feet from our camper off of the bank."

    "Very friendly people, beautiful setting, very clean cabin, peaceful and so nice to watch the sunset and sunrise from the beautiful shoreline in the screen porch"

    10. J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Iuka, MS
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 423-6515

    "The sites are rather narrow with varying sizes and locations for outdoor living space. Pay close attention to the states website regarding vehicle size maximums."

    "Fire pits provided, very clean with great walking trails, dog friendly. Easy access!!"

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  • Napunani
    Jun. 23, 2022

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Nice Lake View...but

    PROS 

    We were able to reserve 368 days prior to arrival 

    Very friendly and helpful check-in clerk 

    Fantastic view of the lake from site 45 

    Mostly quiet except for campground party animals until 3am! 

    Concrete parking pad 

    BBQ grill 

    Fire ring constructed of concrete pavers 

    Coin-operated washers/dryers in shower/toilet facility 

    Small playground, pool and mini-golf course 

    Good jumping off point for Shiloh Battlefield 

    CONS 

    Campsite 45 was full of litter…cigarettes butts, bones, bottle caps, pieces of chalk, straws, melted soda bottles…just nasty 

    Fire ring made of concrete pavers full of ash and trash upon arrival…again nasty Pedestal BBQ grill full of trash and ash upon arrival…more nastiness 

    Campers ignored basic rules/courtesy/respect such as keeping dogs on leash and walking through occupied campsites at anytime. One camper walking through our site complained to us our chairs on our site were in THEIR way. 

    No senior discount 

    Narrow site 

    Site 45 not level 

    Site 45 mostly fun sun 

    Basically we didn't experience any of the campground rules being enforced so obviously there is no management oversight at this State Park 

    Never saw a park ranger drive through the campground (Saturday-Monday) 

    Never saw a camp host or a campsite for a camp host

    Campground quiet hours not enforced 

    Posted "No Swimming” from campsites along lake, but that didn’t stop a sole and no one enforced it 

    Concrete picnic table at end of parking pad, so at the bumper of the camper 

    Sites very close to each other with no vegetation between sites, so no privacy what so ever 

    Street lights throughout campground, so not dark sky friendly 

    Small playground, pool and mini-golf course not walkable from campground 

    Trash dumpsters outside of campground…not walkable 

    Twisty, steep and narrow roadway into campsite...not for novice rig drivers

    Due to short campsites, tow vehicles had to be creative with parking, sometimes blocking most of the campground road, again no enforcement efforts

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Michael W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2021

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Narrow sites with killer views

    The sites are rather narrow with varying sizes and locations for outdoor living space. Pay close attention to the states website regarding vehicle size maximums. As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it. As it is, our 25ft trailer fits nicely, but the truck is parallel parked across the end of my site in order to be off the road. The picnic table is behind the camper instead of on camp side, which isn’t my favorite setup but we are making due. Some sites have metal fire rings, while others (like ours) have rock circle pits. Some campsites on the hill side have no picnic table OR fire pits. They also have almost no room to walk around the RV without tumbling down the hill. Sites 62 and 64 aren’t terrible, but everything else from 59 and up is pretty bad. 25-34 and 51-54 are short and back up to a a hill. Would be great for Class B or smaller travel trailers. Sites 10-24 are in a separate area from the rest. 35-50 are down on a low flat area near the water and are the best if you like a view of the lake.

    Bath house in our loop is clean, not completely out of date, and heated for cold weather camping. There is a small area with 2 set of pay washers/dryers and a few vending machines.

    All in all, well worth the State’s $32/night charge.

  • Jon S.
    Oct. 23, 2019

    Joe Wheeler State Park Campground

    Nice lakeside park

    Nice quiet park out on the lake. We were in loop C at the end of the improved sites. The site was level, but the power, water, and sewer were all closer to the center or front of the site than the rear. That wasn’t a dealbreaker, but the sewer was a good bit higher than the paved pad. This made dumping the black tank a little iffy at best. That aside, the park is full of deer, squirrels, birds, all kinds of stuff for the kids to look at. The playground is a bit dated, and the bathhouse could use renovation, but was functioning and relatively clean. The sites are too close together which was nice. It looked as though all of the improved sites had a fire ring and picnic table. There was a dumpster at the end of our loop where the road to the primitive campsites started, so it was only about a minute walk away. The camp store at the front had all the essentials and some souvenirs, as well as the laundry facility. Everyone we met there, including the staff and volunteers, were all great. The kids loved it, and we will definitely be back to the park again.

  • Ryan S.
    May. 18, 2020

    Tombigbee State Park Campground

    Pleasantly surprised!!

    We have camped at several MS state parks near Memphis (Tishomingo, Wall Doxey) and have left feeling like MS didn’t have a lot to offer, but Tombigbee State Park is great. There is a video included in the post which includes the entire campground area. I hope you find it helpful. Additionally, here is a basic overview of pros and cons:

    Pros:

    1. All sites close to the bathhouse
    2. Most sites with full hook up including sewer and 30/50 amp plugs. (see pics)
    3. Multiple updated playgrounds
    4. Very affordable. $24 a night for a full hook up site.
    5. Very walkable. Small campground with access to amenities by foot.
    6. Disc golf course is very fun. It is has an interesting layout in the woods so it is much like a hike.
    7. The park is near Tupelo, MS and there is a Dollar General right at the entrance to the park.
    8. If you are primitive camping, the tent camping area is outstanding. (see pic) There are picnic tables, elevated tent platforms, places for hammocks, a porch swing and bench around a raised fire pit. If you are primitive camping, it is a great place.
    9. There are several docks for fishing and there were signs for the option of boating with a trolling motor, but no one was boating while we were there.
    10. The park office was not open while we were here, but it did look updated
    11. Great for young kids because the campground is small with a flat loop that is easy for bike riding, skating, or scooters. It is easy to see the kids from your campsite and not worry about them getting lost
    12. frequent monitoring by the park rangers. Appears that this park is very well taken care of.

    Cons:

    1. Absolutely no shade on the playground.
    2. Inside loop spots are mostly close together. very little privacy.
    3. We were not able to view the inside of the bathhouse.
    4. only 20 sites and only 4 tent camping areas and were without water or electric.
    5. No SP swag so no stickers, patches, shirts, etc.

    This is an A+ for the price, amenities and location to our home base of Memphis. We will definitely be back.

  • Mallory H.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday

    Overnight Getaway

    My husband and I went on our first camper trip here. It was breathtakingly beautiful! They have a rope course, water activities/rentals, cabins, rv/camper/tent sites waterside, and more. We fished feet from our camper off of the bank. They have a tie-down for animals, fire pit (with grill), all the hook ups for the rv/campers, and even gave us free food upon arrival. It was a perfect getaway for just the 2 of us, but we plan to bring our children next time!

  • J
    May. 29, 2021

    Tombigbee State Park Campground

    Great for families! Trash location is an issue though

    The campsites were nice. They clouded full hookups, a picnic table and fire ring. The area was clean and surroundings wooded. Neighboring camping spots were adequately spaced. There were lots of areas for kids to play, including a large playground, a baseball/kickball field and hiking/biking trails.

    One big problem, however, was the location of trash dumpsters and cans. There were NO TRASH CANS in the camping area, and the few that were somewhat nearby had signs saying to take your trash to the end of the park road, which was a mile away. This was a problem because we had already hooked up our RV and couldn’t jump in and run the trash that far. Needless to say, whoever maintains the park is being a little lazy and doesn’t want to bother handling trash. Other than that, it was a fairly well maintained park.

  • Blair M.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth

    Great cabins, beautiful lake

    We stayed at two cabins at Elliot Branch in August with some friends.  It is a short drive to Bear Creek if you want to kayak or canoe, but the cabins are on lakefront property and you can just jump in!  

    The cabins are clean and quiet.  They have a full kitchen, bathroom, and ours slept two in a double bed, but there is room in the living area for cots or sleeping on the couch if you wanted.  The couches are huge, and the cabins have cable.  WiFi is also available, though it is slow.

    The campsites are also nice.  We drove through the area, scouting out where we want to tent camp in the future.

  • Marika L.
    May. 2, 2024

    Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday

    Beautiful

    Very friendly people, beautiful setting, very clean cabin, peaceful and so nice to watch the sunset and sunrise from the beautiful shoreline in the screen porch

  • Rebekah C.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites

    Great choice for Visitors of Dismals Canyon

    We stayed in early August for 2 nights in the Sleeping Waters campground.

    We got there pretty late (after dark) for setting up camp, and I do not recommend doing that. It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise.

    After we got everything set up and got all the lights out, we noticed the glowing dismalites along the Canyon wall behind our tent!! It was super cool. We also had a creek flowing with crawdads, minnows, and bull frogs. Plenty of wildlife!!

    The canyon was pretty cool! The waterfalls were awesome and I loved all the spur trails. Disclaimer: be prepared to get your feet wet!!

    The Canyon and campsite were pet friendly. Dogs were even welcome in the country store!! Just not in the seating area for the Soda Fountain.

    I have few, minor complaints.. 1) I booked this campsite earlier in the year (early spring, I believe). I specifically wanted a night tour. They did not tell me that they wouldn't have night tours at that time of year. I wish I would've known, as I would've planned the trip for spring or fall. 2) the gate to get into the Canyon after hours for the bath house was difficult to operate. I'd pinch the code in and it wouldn't open. It would take several tries. The gate for the campsite area worked great! 3) The gate leading to the campsites was not marked. At night, it was challenging to determine where to park. 4) In the Canyon itself, not all of the landmarks were marked!! We had a map, but we had never been there before, so we weren't able to find everything easily.


Guide to Hackleburg

Cabin camping near Hackleburg, Alabama, offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Beauty of Dismals Canyon

  • Experience the enchanting glow of glow worms during a night hike at Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites, where cozy cabins provide a perfect retreat after a day of adventure.
  • Enjoy the serene surroundings and well-maintained cabins that feature kitchens and living areas, ideal for family gatherings.
  • Take a short stroll to the campgrounds across the street, where you can choose from various camping options, including cabins, at Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites.

Relaxation and Recreation at Joe Wheeler State Park

Family-Friendly Fun at Mulberry Creek Camp

  • Experience a well-maintained campground with cabins and riverfront access at Mulberry Creek Camp, ideal for families seeking adventure and relaxation.
  • Enjoy the peaceful environment and friendly owners who ensure a great stay at Mulberry Creek Camp, making it a favorite among visitors.
  • The campground features amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, perfect for a comfortable camping experience at Mulberry Creek Camp.

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