Best Glamping near Haleyville, AL

Corinth Recreation Area and Dismals Canyon feature distinctive glamping opportunities in the forests surrounding Haleyville, Alabama. Guests can experience upscale outdoor accommodations with modern amenities while immersed in natural beauty. Dismals Canyon offers cabin-style glamping units alongside their primitive sites, providing a comfortable base to explore the unique geological formations. "The scenery was absolutely amazing," shared one visitor about their Dismals Canyon experience. Corinth Recreation Area, situated along Smith Lake, houses glamping options with electricity and water hookups in a serene wooded setting. Both locations provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean restroom facilities, with several sites offering full hookups including sewer connections. The well-maintained glamping areas feature spacious sites separated by natural vegetation, creating private outdoor retreats while maintaining easy access to shared amenities.

The surrounding Bankhead National Forest creates an ideal backdrop for glamping adventures with numerous hiking trails leading to waterfalls and scenic vistas. Dismals Canyon stands out with its rare glowing "dismalites" that can be observed during special night tours. "We were fortunate enough to enjoy a private tour on a Friday night and were treated to a mesmerizing display of glow worms, which call this canyon home," noted one reviewer. Water activities abound at Smith Lake near Corinth Recreation Area, including swimming at the designated beach area and boating from accessible launch points. Nearby attractions include Natural Bridge Park, featuring the longest sandstone natural bridge east of the Rocky Mountains, and the historic Houston Jail constructed from logs in 1818. Most glamping accommodations are available from spring through fall, with some sites requiring reservations well in advance due to their popularity.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Haleyville, Alabama (10)

1. Corinth Recreation Area
26 Reviews
Houston, AL
19 miles
Website
+1 (205) 300-1513
$18 - $50 / night
"I arrived without a reservation trying to get one of the first come first serve spots. There is a gate without intercom, so you can’t just drive up."

"Well designed campground in the hills of Northern Alabama. Sites are well spaced. Well maintained. The lake is pretty. Each site has fire pit and table."
2. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites
7 Reviews
Hackleburg, AL
11 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."

"When you first arrive, you go down to the little general store that now has a cafe."

3. Clear Creek Recreation Area
26 Reviews
Arley, AL
25 miles
Website
+1 (205) 300-1463
$32 - $75 / night
"Very spacious with a huge fire pit. Easy walking distance to bathhouse. Great hiking as well. Day use area was closed due to pandemic."

"We stayed on site 101 on Bear Loop. Clear Creek was a beautiful and quiet facility. Staff was kind and helpful."
4. Tishomingo State Park Campground
50 Reviews
Tishomingo, MS
42 miles
Website
+1 (662) 438-6914
$26 / night
"It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade."

"They have big porches, a kitchen, bathroom, and two beds which was perfect for two couples to visit. They are quite old, but it adds to the charm of the cabins. "

5. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth
2 Reviews
Hodges, AL
25 miles
+1 (256) 332-4392
"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. "

"One bathhouse for all campers. The camp sites"
6. Sipsey Creek Farm
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Bankhead National Forest, AL
14 miles
+1 (205) 275-7587
$25 - $125 / night

7. Piney Grove
11 Reviews
Dennis, MS
46 miles
Website
+1 (662) 728-1134
$34 - $36 / night
"It was a delight to be able to put in my kayaks right at my campsite and not have to drive to a boat ramp. Each campsite has a ton of trees, which was great for our 7 hammocks."

"Campground staff and other campers are friendly. Park attendant Bobby Owen chatted with us each morning on our walks as he made his rounds. He answered questions and made suggestions."
8. Point Mallard City Campground
12 Reviews
Decatur, AL
46 miles
Website
+1 (256) 341-4826
"Walking and biking trails. Laundry facilities on site and open 24 hours. Camp store on site and open everyday until 5pm."

"Very friendly staff, clean bath houses and next to a fun water park. Located in Decatur, AL, you are close to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and more!"

9. McFarland Park Campground
4 Reviews
Florence, AL
38 miles
Website
+1 (256) 760-6416
"There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other."

"There is a marina, RV and tent campsites, a playground near the campground, and on the other side of the marina is another playground. There is the River Bottom Grill at the Marina."
10. Wilson Dam
1 Review
Muscle Shoals, AL
39 miles
Website
+1 (800) 882-5263

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Hannah C.
Legend
Mar. 18, 2022
Tishomingo State Park Campground
Beautiful
I’m so glad I’ve finally checked this campsite off the list! It is a beautiful CCC camp that was built in the 1930s. It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade. Be sure to check out the swinging bridge! There’s also disk golf!
Nikki W.
Traveler
Apr. 18, 2021
Clear Creek Recreation Area
Good group camp sites
Really enjoyed the group camp site. Very spacious with a huge fire pit. Easy walking distance to bathhouse. Great hiking as well. Day use area was closed due to pandemic.
Rebekah C.
Ranger
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.
Anna M.
Guide
Apr. 20, 2025
Corinth Recreation Area
It's commercial camping with tons of kids.
Very expensive, crowded and noisy but what do you expect. The hot water was out in the bath house so no showers. $10/day to enter if you have more than 2 vehicles. Everyone wants to be outside and camping most in large RV's with all the amenities and a dozen loud kids per. This is typical if you are looking for something else you will have to keep looking. Night time quiet hours are not enforced. Spaces are a little closer and tighter than other campgrounds.
Mara S.
Guide
Apr. 9, 2021
Corinth Recreation Area
Nice National Forest Campground
I arrived without a reservation trying to get one of the first come first serve spots. There is a gate without intercom, so you can’t just drive up. I called the phone number listed and the woman on the phone gave me the gate code and told me which sites were available. Worked out pretty well. Stayed in 22. One bathhouse is open. Another one I tried was locked due to Covid. Clean. Yellohammer sites have full hookup. Then there are tent sites. I was contemplating getting a tent site with my van, but they were pretty unlevel and small. There is a public boat ramp and one specifically for the campground. Water level was still very high in the lake after recent rains and storms.
Mo F.
Guide
Sep. 26, 2017
McFarland Park Campground
Camping in the City Limits
We pulled in with no plans and drove through the whole campground. There are 60 RV spots, pull thru and not, some parking lot style and some a along a creek. There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other. We weren't positive what the deal was so we checked in with the host and paid $14 for one night.

Primitive tent spots are right on the river. There are fire pits, trees, and picnic tables sporadically placed. We pitched our tent facing the bluffs along the river and our hammock between two trees. It wasn't crowded and it was pretty quiet (no generators, no music, very family friendly and chill). The grass was cut, and though there were small ant piles everywhere, they really weren't in the way or aggressive. The bath-house is...not awesome. It's exactly what you'd expect for an older, gov-run park, with some spiders and leaky toilets, but toilets and showers are there.

It is a three minute drive into downtown Florence. Most of that is through the park, which is home to a good-sized marina, disc golf course, and (defunct?) driving range. It's super convenient, cheap, and kept up well enough. The view of the water and bluffs is A++, and it's fun to watch the speed boats and river cruises.
Blair M.
Guide
Jun. 1, 2019
Tishomingo State Park Campground
Peaceful Camping!
We've visited Tishomingo State Park twice in the last few months. The first was in February when we stayed at the cabins. They have big porches, a kitchen, bathroom, and two beds which was perfect for two couples to visit. They are quite old, but it adds to the charm of the cabins. We had a fire in the fire pit at night, played disc golf, hiked, and walked down to the river to sit a bit. Such a nice weekend!

Easter weekend we took our camper to Tishomingo State Park. It was a lovely time despite the rain on Friday night! We spent one afternoon playing disc golf and hiking. The hiking trails are lovely! Our dog enjoyed it too. On Easter weekend, there is a huge Easter egg hunt for children which drew a lot of people.
Larry A.
Guide
Apr. 20, 2022
Corinth Recreation Area
Nice place
Well designed campground in the hills of Northern Alabama. Sites are well spaced. Well maintained. The lake is pretty. Each site has fire pit and table. The price was a little high even with the senior pass. Not much cell service.
Crystal W.
Scout
Mar. 28, 2023
Point Mallard City Campground
Great place
Family friendly with 2 playgrounds. Dog friendly. Walking and biking trails. Laundry facilities on site and open 24 hours. Camp store on site and open everyday until 5pm.