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Nice campground. Lots of shade. Quiet during week, busier on weekends.
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Corinth Recreation Area and Sipsey Creek Farm combine rustic charm with upscale accommodations in the wooded landscapes near Smith Lake. Corinth features luxury canvas glamping structures with private decks overlooking the pristine waters, complete with comfortable queen beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Sipsey Creek Farm offers three secluded geodesic domes nestled among mature hardwoods, each outfitted with plush bedding, private bathrooms with hot showers, and outdoor cooking areas. Both locations provide access to hiking trails through Bankhead National Forest, with Corinth offering additional lake access through a dedicated boat launch. According to a visitor, "We couldn't believe how quiet and beautiful the park was. We were surrounded by the biggest trees I had ever seen in person."
Bankhead National Forest surrounds these boutique camping destinations, providing easy access to natural wonders including waterfalls, hiking trails, and unique geological formations. Dismals Canyon, located 30 miles from Corinth Recreation Area, offers guided night tours to view rare bioluminescent dismalites found in only a few places worldwide. Natural Bridge Park, featuring the longest natural sandstone bridge east of the Rockies, provides a memorable day trip option for glamping guests. The nearby historic Houston Jail, constructed from logs in 1818, offers cultural interest between outdoor adventures. One camper highlighted, "Hiking to the falls was the best activity for our family. The views overlooking the lake are beautiful and the trails are well-maintained." Most glamping accommodations operate seasonally from March through October, with advance reservations recommended through recreation.gov for these eco-friendly glamping experiences.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Houston (8)
1. Corinth Recreation Area
"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."
"**Corinth Recreation Area– USFS ** Corinth Recreation area is located near the town of Double Springs, Alabama."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $58 / night
2. Clear Creek Recreation Area
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $38 - $85 / night
3. Sipsey Creek Farm
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $125 / night
4. Point Mallard City Campground
"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!"
5. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites
"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."
6. The Ridge Outdoor Resort
"There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."
"We are the only ones here so we pulled up to the bath house. They will be out to turn on the hot water in a bit. Quiet. Relaxing after a day of seeing the sites. I have 2 bars on my Verizon."
Check Availabilityfrom $5 / night
7. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth
"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"
8. Wilson Dam
Drive Time
- 46 min from Decatur, AL
- 1 hr 7 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 9 min from Birmingham, AL
- 1 hr 14 min from Florence, AL
Glamping Reviews near Houston, AL
84 Reviews of 8 Houston Campgrounds
Anna M.
GuideElliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth
Year Round Boat Ramp
The park closed at the end of October but the ramp is open year round. They have really nice cabins. Very little cell service. One bathhouse for all campers. The camp sites
Jeff C.GuideClear 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.
- Anna M.Guide
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.
- MMeredith M.Guide
Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites
Beautiful Landmark
The scenery was absolutely amazing! I’ve been to dismals canyons a few times but this was my first camp. We stayed under the waterfall the first night which was amazing but the other site had zero level ground and we found ourselves waking up multiple times just to scoot ourselves back up in our tent. We also had an awful experience with the lady at the desk after we were completely jipped our night tour that we weren’t given and weren’t refunded. But the nature itself is amazing. I won’t be back
- WWendy
TravelerThe Ridge Outdoor Resort
Nice site
This is a motocross, zip line and paint ball camp. The people that checked us in were great. Charge was $5 per person. So $11.00 for us. The sites are grassy. We are the only ones here so we pulled up to the bath house. They will be out to turn on the hot water in a bit. Quiet. Relaxing after a day of seeing the sites. I have 2 bars on my Verizon.
- ttom J.Scout
Corinth Recreation Area
Overnight stay
Excellent place for an overnight rest on trip out West. Clean, spacious rv sites, and great views of lake.
- Cathy A.Scout
Point Mallard City Campground
Only a small area is for short term , no wifi
No wifi per office with no known date of repair. Relatively quiet, lots of vehicle traffic and golf carts. Office staff is very helpful and friendly. Majority of park is longterm. Dog friendly, no dog park at location. Close to shopping but far enough away for quiet.
- BBrittni F.
RangerCorinth Recreation Area
Worst camping experience ever
The natural beauty in that area is amazing however the camp ground in firefly loop leaves little to be desired and the camp host/hostess are extremely rude. Electric sites are advertised that they accommodate 2 tents however they do not. There is very little area to set up and the gravel is like concrete. There is grass and they don’t tell you a head of time but you can’t set up on the grass unless you are in the tent camping area. It’s is overpriced and poorly staffed.
Guide to Houston
Glamping close to Houston, Alabama offers outdoor experiences in the Bankhead National Forest ecosystem where elevations range from 500 to 1,200 feet. The area features limestone formations, abundant wildlife, and over 27,000 acres of designated wilderness within the larger forest. Water levels at Smith Lake fluctuate seasonally, affecting shoreline campsites and water access points during summer drought periods.
What to do
Hiking the Sipsey Wilderness trails: The nearby Corinth Recreation Area serves as an excellent base camp for exploring the extensive trail system. "This is a great campground which puts you near all the magic of the Sipsey Wilderness Area in the Bankhead National Forest. The trails in the nearby Sipsey are just amazing. If you go hiking, make sure you have AllTrails with a downloadable trail map before you leave the campsite, because there is not great cell service on most trails," notes camper Kristi C.
Mountain biking at Clear Creek: Clear Creek Recreation Area offers a paved bike trail that's suitable for all skill levels. "Camped at Clear Creek in Bankhead Forest Aug 11-13, 2017 and it was great!!! The sites are great!!! Lots of space between sites. There is a fun hiking trail and also a paved bike trail," shares Leesha J. The bike trail connects to multiple fishing spots along the lake.
Nighttime wildlife viewing: For a unique nocturnal experience, Dismals Canyon offers specialized guided tours to see rare bioluminescent insects. "A standout experience during our stay was embarking on the night hike the first evening we arrived. This adventure allowed us to explore the canyon in the darkness before immersing ourselves in its beauty during daylight hours. 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," reports Asher K.
What campers like
Secluded lakefront sites: Campers consistently rate the waterfront locations as a top feature. "We stayed in site 17 on the Fox loop. It's right on the water and couldn't have been more perfect!! There's even a beach nearby for people to swim, if you like lake swimming!" reports Rebekah C. about her stay at Clear Creek Recreation Area.
Family-friendly atmosphere: The peaceful setting appeals to families seeking quieter glamping options near Houston, Alabama. "This was by far one of the most quite COE campground we have been to. Like is said, peace and quite was the theme of the weekend. The camp was full but you would have thought the opposite based on how quite is was," shares Genie C. about Corinth Recreation Area.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The mature forest setting provides excellent wildlife spotting. "You will see deer in the morning and are likely to have a visitor, raccoons, during the night," notes Katrina G. about Clear Creek. Many campsites feature direct access to nature trails where wildlife sightings are common during early morning hours.
What you should know
Bathroom availability varies seasonally: During peak season and pandemic periods, facilities may be limited. "They are only keeping open one bathroom at a time, so you have to pick and choose your site when you don't have a built in bathroom. It is still a nice campground, lots of space, quite, big spots. The hosts keep the bathrooms very clean," advises D.W. L. about Clear Creek.
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