Best Glamping near Hodges, AL

Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites offers unique glamping experiences in the Hodges area, with secluded accommodations nestled among waterfalls and natural rock formations. The glamping sites feature comfortable sleeping arrangements, picnic tables, and fire pits, all situated in private woodland settings with scenic water features. One visitor noted, "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!" Elliot Branch at Bear Creek Development Authority provides additional glamping options with full amenities including electricity, water hookups, and modern bathrooms with hot showers. Both locations maintain clean facilities while preserving the natural beauty that makes glamping in this region special.

Tishomingo State Park, located within driving distance of Hodges, houses distinctive yurt accommodations alongside traditional camping options. The park's glamping structures are situated in a scenic CCC-built environment featuring unique sandstone formations and hiking trails. Guests can explore the swinging bridge, play disc golf, or hike through the beautiful woodland surroundings. According to a camper, "It has primitive sites, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well." The park is especially known for its natural beauty, with several reviewers highlighting the peaceful setting and abundant wildlife. Most glamping accommodations in the region require advance reservations, particularly during peak seasons from spring through fall when the weather is most favorable for outdoor activities.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hodges, Alabama (11)

    1. Tishomingo State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Tishomingo, MS
    24 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. "

    2. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Hackleburg, AL
    9 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. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth

    1 Review
    Hodges, AL
    8 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. "

    4. Piney Grove

    11 Reviews
    Dennis, MS
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 728-1134

    $28 - $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."

    5. Corinth Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Houston, AL
    38 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."

    6. Clear Creek Recreation Area

    25 Reviews
    Arley, AL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 300-1463

    $24 - $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."

    7. McFarland Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Florence, AL
    34 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."

    8. J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

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

    "Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground."

    "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."

    9. Brush Creek Park

    8 Reviews
    Cherokee, AL
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 760-5878

    "Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers."

    "There are picnic tables, trash cans, and portable toilets. All in all a nice spot. I had Verizon and I think I had two bars of service."

    10. Wilson Dam

    1 Review
    Muscle Shoals, AL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 882-5263
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  • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2024

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Quick night stay

    Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground. All the staff were very friendly and Gary was a great guy that we chatted with for a bit after checking in. Restrooms were clean and air conditioned. Family type campgrounds with friendly happy campers. We will be back a lot more in the future.

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Trinity W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Brush Creek Park

    Pretty, free campground on the water

    I have camped here twice so far and it is a nice, basic campground. We tent camped but there were a couple of RV's there, so I know there are places for them. It is on a nice stretch of the Tennessee River, and you can swim, fish, and boat there. Plenty of camp sites and very spacious. Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers. The bathhouse is pretty centrally located and there are electric lights around it. Usually not crowded. Plenty of dead wood to collect for firewood. There is a covered area with picnic tables near the bathhouse. Also a few picnic tables around the grounds. There are also plenty of trash cans and fire pits. You can park right next to your site. Very good for family camping. Within a few miles there are a couple of gas stations/convenience stores. Some cell service works out there, some not so much.

  • Nikki W.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.


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