Best Cabin Camping near Leeds, AL

Several cabin camping options are available within a 45-minute drive of Leeds, Alabama, with varying levels of amenities and settings. Oak Mountain State Park Campground in Pelham offers cabins with electrical hookups, running water, and fire pits. Covenant Woodlands provides a private cabin experience on wooded acreage with electric hookups and trash service. Cabins at Talladega Pit Stop Campground include electric and water hookups plus shower access. Most locations provide picnic tables and basic furnishings, though amenities vary by site. "Want total privacy with every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided? Almost 100 perfect reviews and very reasonable prices ensure you are lucky to book this cozy tiny barn."

Reservations are essential for cabin stays, particularly at popular destinations like Oak Mountain State Park where bookings can be made up to a year in advance. Pet policies differ significantly between locations—Oak Mountain allows pets at their cabins while Covenant Woodlands prohibits them. Most cabins remain open year-round, though availability may be limited during winter months. YMCA Camp Cosby offers cabin lodging with more basic amenities, including toilets, showers and trash service, but without electrical hookups, making it suitable for a more rustic experience. One reviewer noted about Oak Mountain: "Bathrooms needed updating. Paid more than it was worth. Our site was nice and could walk down to the lake."

Most cabins include beds with mattresses, but guests typically need to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly—some cabins provide full kitchen setups while others offer only basic amenities requiring campers to bring their own cooking equipment. Several campgrounds sell firewood on-site, including Oak Mountain State Park and Talladega Pit Stop. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground and Smith Lake Park both offer market services where basic provisions can be purchased. For more extensive grocery needs, nearby towns provide additional shopping options, though specific supplies should be brought from home to ensure availability.

Best Cabin Sites Near Leeds, Alabama (16)

    1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    96 Reviews
    Hoover, AL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    "The picnic table was old, but large and quite serviceable. There was a sturdy fire ring with grill at every site."

    "Although the first few tent sites on the B-side are located right off the road, they're set back far enough that they feel pretty secluded with plenty of trees to give a slight sense of privacy."

    2. Covenant Woodlands

    1 Review
    Moody, AL
    8 miles
    +1 (205) 639-7062

    $25 - $111 / night

    "Want total privacy with the every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided?"

    3. Upper Improved Campground — Cheaha State Park

    90 Reviews
    Oxford, AL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 488-5115

    "This park is located on the highest point in Alabama."

    "It had stone fire rings. No picnic grill. Only problem for me was very rocky terrain."

    4. Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park

    1 Review
    Pelham, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 620-2520

    $6 - $18 / night

    "You’ll never run out of things to do between the endless hiking trails, the museum of wildlife, and the wildlife rescue center. There’s an archery station within the park and a petting farm."

    5. The Ridge Outdoor Resort

    3 Reviews
    Oneonta, AL
    19 miles
    Website

    $5 / night

    "Most of the camp is for dirt bike riding but the park was almost empty at the end of the night! If it’s in the off season bring a table!"

    "There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."

    6. YMCA Camp Cosby

    1 Review
    Cropwell, AL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 268-2007

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Although they are not available for everyday campers looking to pitch a tent for the night it is an amazing place to host a retreat. They have many options from cabins to more rustic lodging."

    7. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    36 Reviews
    Gadsden, AL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 549-4663

    "we stayed in a tent site in dec '22'' , the sites are very close together and the tent  site we were on hardly had enough space for our 3 person backpacking tent . there are fire pits, grills, and tables"

    "This was our first time to Noccalula State Park. The park is an urban oasis just outside of Gadsden. It is gated."

    8. Talladega Pit Stop Campground

    4 Reviews
    Munford, AL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 581-5955

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Treed Park with super friendly folks.  Shower houses, SEWER HOOK UP, Sundries, Laundry and more.  Great place to stay!"

    "This is by far one of the nicest sites so close to the track. Definitely worth making this a priority for race day if they have availability."

    9. Smith Lake Park

    12 Reviews
    Bremen, AL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 739-2916

    "I really enjoy Smith lake campground it has a lot of great sites. There are plenty of shades sites for summer camping."

    "Park has cabins on site, places for rvs, and also areas for tents. There is a beach area and a boat launch. They have pavilions with grills and electrical outlets"

    10. Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

    13 Reviews
    Arley, AL
    49 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."

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Cabin Reviews near Leeds, AL

282 Reviews of 16 Leeds Campgrounds


  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 13, 2019

    Upper Improved Campground — Cheaha State Park

    Great Hiking and Great views

    This park is located on the highest point in Alabama. It has a great camp store with most basic groceries, hotel, cabins/chalets, group lodge, restaurant with gorgeous views, pool, 6 acre lake ALONG with great hiking trails. There is also a dog park and in general this is a very pet friendly 🐶state park. (Bring the groceries you need- closest grocery store is a 20-30 min drive)and know that the restaurant is decent but it may have varying hours during off seasons.) . 🚍⛺️campground- there are two campgrounds with full hookups. The Upper campground at the top is the mountain near all the major trailheads, restaurant, camp store and pool. The Lower Campground at the bottom of the mountain is near the small lake with swimming area and walking trail around the lake. We stayed at the Upper and in February we had the whole campground to ourselves most of our 2 week stay. All the sites are updated and have water, 30/50 amp electric, sewer, picnic table and fire ring or grill. Bathrooms at upper level can be an uphill or downhill walk. *💲this state park has a $4.75 reservation fee and a 3.75% daily “resort fee” on your base campsite rate. Both of those are not deal breakers but good to know. (Especially since the pool is only open for a limited time)

    🏡 there are chalets and cabins. I felt the cabins had the better views than the chalet and more private but these are smaller and more rustic. When you are making reservations for a cabin or chalet be sure to check the occupancy rate for the cabin you choose- some are limited to 2 people and look👀 at the amenities of each cabin/chalet- some are quite rustic but descriptions are given. Good news is that they do have pet friendly cabins.

    🏕there are semi/primitive and backcountry style sites. ✏️Note that the semi primitive camp sites (the ones on Tower Road) don’t have a shower house for you to use- there is a bathroom available. If you plan to hike a lot and don’t want to drive your car- try to get sites on the upper part of park. (My personal pet peeve is driving daily to a trailhead when I am camping)

    📌There is also a hotel with motel like rooms (near the pool and restaurant) and you can even rent an entire lodge for groups that was very attractive from the outside (this was located at top of mountain near the overlook trail-not really walking distance to pool and restaurant)

    🥾hiking - 10.5 miles of hiking in the boundaries of the park with connectors to the Pinhoti. The hiking trails had spectacular views on both sides of the mountain. Hiking poles were helpful! While the .3 mile wooden boardwalk to Bald Rock is stroller and mobility challenged friendly, most of the other hikes were moderate to strenuous for the average person. For example- There is a one mile trail straight down the mountain to the lake and lower campground. That said, we loved the hiking here. Next time we plan to bring our larger back packs and do an overnight on a section of the Pinhoti. Did I mention how awesome the views were hiking?

    🚵 mountain biking- there are 5 trails that are multi use... and hikers must yield to bikers on these. While we were here there was a mountain biking race. 🚴‍♀️road biking- the roads in the park had some incline...but I was glad to have my bike to roam the upper part park where we camped. (We don’t bring a tow vehicle) My husband biked outside of the park and you can decide for yourself if you would have fun road biking here after you drive UP the mountain roads to the Visitor Center. *It is 3 miles from the visitor center/park entrance to the lower campground/lake area via non park roads. 🛶- we didn’t paddle here, it was not near our campground and it is only a 6 acre lake/pond. There is a swimming/wading.

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • K
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Covenant Woodlands

    Glamping w/all comforts in private woods on acreage

    Want total privacy with the every kitchen supply, shampoos, comfy beds, wood for the fire pit, coffee and plenty of amusements provided? Almost 100 perfect reviews and very reasonable prices ensure you are lucky to book this cozy tiny barn.  Great movie selection, oldie classic records for the victrola, hammock, outdoor dining furniture , rockers on a covered porch plus several trails thru the lovely 10 acres of farmland gives plenty to do. The private setting in the woods is less than a mile from a highway only 40-40 minutes to Birmingham in an area of lovely rolling hills and horse farms. Perfect safety & rest from a trip on Highway 20 or 59 with a loaded car. Kids & adults love the precious moose and bear decor. Book this if you can!

  • John B.
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Upper Improved Campground — Cheaha State Park

    Great views

    We had a two day primitive camping trip at site P109. Nicely shaded site. Water spigot between out site and P107. It had stone fire rings. No picnic grill. Only problem for me was very rocky terrain. The primitive campgrounds only have toilets, if you want a shower you will have to purchase a shower pass for improved campground bath house. Looking at surrounding sites I believe P108 and P120would have been great sites. P108 for a great sunset and P120 for a great sunrise. We stayed in Cabin 3 next two nights. Cabins 1-4 &16 are in one area and provide the best views. For a great sunset view from your patio while cooking out or just chilling, choose cabin 1. There are lots of hiking trails and 3 waterfalls in the park. There is a rich history with the Civilian Conservation Corps here and if you want to learn more there is a quest that begins at the store and takes you around the park. The CCC built the observation bunk house, the custodian cabin and garage, the water reservoir, several cabins, Cheaha lake and the bath house at the lake. All built by hand in the 1930s. An amazing place with amazing views and an amazing history.

  • Liz W.
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Nice campground in a fantastic state park

    We spent the weekend in site A59 with two tents and three people. It is a nice, level site with plenty of room for everything we needed. Most tent sites in the campground have cinder block retaining walls build in that make the sites level and are very convenient for setting up your kitchen area.  The picnic table was old, but large and quite serviceable. There was a sturdy fire ring with grill at every site. NOTE: ALL tent sites in this campground are considered walk-in only, meaning that you can't drive right into the site with your car. Some are closer to the road than others, and it is hard to tell this from map. A59 was maybe 75 yards uphill from the parking spot on the road. Not a problem for us to carry our gear up, but it might be for some. We really liked this site because it backed up to the woods and was nice and shaded. Other tent sites were visible, but not close enough to feel crowded at all.

    Check in was easy. You do not have to pay the park entrance fee if you are camping over night. Maps are available at the store. Staff was very nice and friendly. Firewood is available for $8 a bundle, but it was green and would not burn. I will take the propane fire pit next time.

    The bath house was fine. Not luxurious, but not bad at all. As always, take your own toilet tissue - better safe than sorry. The bath house was warm and cozy, the toilets worked, and there was hot water (very hot) and soap. The hand dryer in the men's side was broken. As far as COVID precautions, there is a sign asking that only one person go in the bath house at a time, but that is not really practical, so a mask is a good idea.

    The activities in the park are fantastic. We hiked for 5 hours and never had to cover the same ground. Views are glorious. There are dozens of other things to do, also. The kayakers seemed to be having a great time, as did the mountain bikers. People are friendly here. Lots of dogs, all responsibly leashed.

  • Johnnie  J.
    May. 30, 2019

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park - Plenty to do!

    *It's been a while since my last visit, but since I camp there every year, several times each summer, I figured I'd go ahead and do a quick review anyway.

    Every summer for the past few years I've traveled to Oak mountain, typically going several times each summer (July and August) to run the Southeastern trail series. Although there are numerous back country camp sites, I've always stayed at the campground due to its convenient location, and always stay at the same campsite (B6) each visit. The campground is divided into two sections (A & B) and each campsite has parking right at the site itself.

    Although the first few tent sites on the B-side are located right off the road, they're set back far enough that they feel pretty secluded with plenty of trees to give a slight sense of privacy. These first few sites have no electrical hookup or water, but are located a short walking distance from the front bathhouse (bathroom and shower). The bathhouse directly across from my site is rarely busy, and the single shower is clean with plenty of hot water.

    Each site has a cinderblock retaining wall, a picnic table, and a steel fire ring with a flip-top cooking grate. If you're tent camping, the pad is dirt with a layer of pea-gravel, so a sleeping pad is a must. Firewood is easy to find in the surrounding woods if there hasn't been a lot of people thru the area. Otherwise, wood is available at the store at the entrance to the campground. The campground is easily accessible from the parks back gate entrance, which is only a short driving distance to pretty much anything you could need (restaurants, gas, groceries, etc).  There's even a small beach area at the back of the campground exclusive to campground guests. The staff is always friendly and reserving a campsite online is easy.

    One of the great things about Oak Mountain State Park is that there's plenty to do aside from the camping; hiking, mountain biking, horse stables, a BMX track, an archery range, canoeing, paddle boats/ paddle boarding, several lakeside beaches with playgrounds, a wakeboarding course, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and a treetop nature boardwalk which features several enclosures where you can view birds of prey up close. Also, if you're into trail running or mountain biking, there are several race series held at the park each year.

    All in all, I love this park and already have my reservations made again for this summer!

  • shane M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2022

    Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    nice but cramped

    we stayed in a tent site in dec '22'' , the sites are very close together and the tent  site we were on hardly had enough space for our 3 person backpacking tent . there are fire pits, grills, and tables available on each site as well as water  . we appreciated the security gate and extremely clean and heated bathhouses with showers . the park has a nice playground and a pool we were unable to try during the winter months .  the campground is very close to town and as so expect alot of noise from traffic

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2016

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    Packed Tight

    The campsites at Oak Mountain are fairly well travelled and can get pretty packed though they provide all the necessary amenities for camping. Most of the tent sites have a level gravel area with a picnic table and fire pit to set up your site. However, the water pumps are often a little bit of a walk and shared between several sites. They are also very strict about the number of cars and this can make it tricky with a larger group. Overall it is a ok campsite but in a great park with awesome hikes. I would still recommend a visit to anyone who is willing to deal with camping close to your neighbor.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 29, 2019

    Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    OK campground in a very large state park

    Very large park with lots to do within the park including golf, archery, several lakes, and hiking. We had hoped to hike to Peavine Falls, but since we arrived on the first day after Daylight Savings, we ran out of daylight and needed to get an early start the next day. As with other parks we have been in this fall, the lake was closed for swimming for the season. 

    The campground is more than five miles from the entrance to the park and is quite large. It was surprisingly crowded for the first Sunday in November. We did not have reservations but were able to secure an electric site (a frost warning was in effect, so we wanted to be able to use our heater). We could have had our pick of tent (no hookup) sites. Many of the sites had the feel of an RV park. There was no privacy/separation between the sites and the sites vary significantly in size and quality. Some are pull-through, some are paved, some are gravel. Site 9 was level but not all of them were. Each site had a very large picnic table and fire ring. Check-in is at a small store that has some basic supplies but you are within 20 miles of Birmingham and the surrounding suburbs so you can easily stock up on groceries and other needed supplies before arriving. 

    The bathrooms and showers were a little worn but serviceable. It was appreciated that they were heated. 

    What is it about trains and campgrounds? As soon as we settled in for the night, we started hearing the very loud trains throughout the night and into the next morning! 

    An ok campground but unless we were going to take advantage of some of the activities available, we probably would not camp here again.

  • C
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Smith Lake Park

    Great place

    I really enjoy Smith lake campground it has a lot of great sites. There are plenty of shades sites for summer camping. They have primitive and powered sites with most having picnic tables and some with shared water. It is very affordable and quiet with lots to do. They have canoe rentals, mini golf, pool, and a beach area by the lake. The bathhouses are close by to the powered sites which is really nice. The only drawbacks are the bathhouses at least for the mens side is they need to have a place to hang your shower bag with clothes and toiletries instead of having to sit them on the floor. (Tip now that I've been a couple of times go buy a suction cup hook to hang your bag or towel on). I'll definitely be going back! Note you'll have to check with front office about pool and canoe rentals due to the covid-19. 403 Co Rd 386, Cullman, AL 35057

    (256)-739-2916 http://www.cullmancountyparks.com/smithlake.html


Guide to Leeds

Cabin camping accommodations near Leeds, Alabama provide access to the natural beauty of northern Alabama, where visitors can enjoy wooded landscapes with elevations ranging from 600-1,000 feet. The region experiences mild winters and hot summers, with high humidity levels during summer months contributing to local flora diversity. Most cabin facilities operate year-round with seasonal pricing changes.

What to Do

Water recreation access: At Oak Mountain State Park Campground, boating and swimming opportunities abound on the park's lakes. One visitor mentioned, "Our site on the lake was beautiful and had ducks came right up to our site. Clean and staff were friendly."

Hiking trails: Oak Mountain State Park Campground features extensive trail systems for all experience levels. A camper noted, "Oak Mountain is a big state park with lots to do (golf, biking, archery, lots of trails that are very well marked, petting zoo, very neat trail with rescued owls, turkeys and red hawks, and more)."

Mountain biking: The trails at Cheaha State Park offer challenging terrain for cycling enthusiasts. A reviewer shared, "Hiking in the area is amazing! The campground is nice... a lot pull through spots. No wifi or cell service; but we loved being disconnected."

Wildlife viewing: Several parks maintain wildlife rescue centers with educational exhibits. One visitor to Cheaha State Park commented, "Don't miss the TREE TOP NATURE TRAIL!" where visitors can observe rescued native birds.

What Campers Like

Renovated facilities: Recent updates have improved many campgrounds in the region. As one camper at Oak Mountain Backcountry Site noted, "They put a massive amount of money into updating this place. This is the #1 best state park campground I have ever been at."

Private camping options: For those seeking seclusion, backcountry sites provide separation from crowded campgrounds. A camper explained, "The site we stayed at was only a short walk, maybe 15 min from the road but it felt like a totally different world."

Lake views: Water proximity ranks high with campers. A visitor to Hidden Cove RV Resort shared, "Great campground & people! 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."

Diverse recreational amenities: Beyond cabin amenities, visitors appreciate activity options. A camper at Cheaha State Park mentioned, "We are local to Cheaha and go often, year round. The kids love the lake and the pool, and there is an easy walk on a boardwalk with amazing views at the end on days when the kids don't feel like hiking."

What You Should Know

Reservation requirements: Popular cabin rentals fill quickly, especially at peak times. For Covenant Woodlands, visitors advise, "Almost 100 perfect reviews and very reasonable prices ensure you are lucky to book this cozy tiny barn."

Site selection matters: Campsite quality varies significantly within parks. At Noccalula Falls Park & Campground, a camper noted, "Sites~ most are SMALL and right next to your neighbor. Some have more space but all in all its tight. Driving into the campground and finding your site is TIGHT as well."

Off-season benefits: Winter camping offers fewer crowds and different experiences. A reviewer at Noccalula Falls mentioned, "After Thanksgiving the gardens next door have a fabulous Christmas light display."

Cell service variability: Connectivity differs by location. At Hidden Cove RV Resort, a camper shared, "I had no reception with Verizon but my AT&T hotspot had good reception."

Tips for Camping with Families

Kid-friendly activities: Parks with diverse recreational options keep children engaged. At The Ridge Outdoor Resort, a visitor noted, "There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."

Playground considerations: Check playground conditions before promising kids. At Hidden Cove, a family cautioned, "The wood on the playground needs to be replaced and the grass really needed cut. There were no horse shoes to play and no golf stuff."

Swimming options: Water features provide cooling relief in summer heat. A Smith Lake Park visitor commented, "The lake is always a good thing. I'd definitely come back. Probably next weekend lol the beach area had a lot of rocks! Probably due to water level low had to go buy some water shoes, but then it was all good."

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature learning experiences. At Oak Mountain, "...a very neat trail with rescued owls, turkeys and red hawks" provides wildlife education for children.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some locations. A Hidden Cove RV Resort visitor mentioned, "Not many even close to level spots. It is sad because it is on such a lovely lake."

Hookup variations: Electric capacity differs across sites. At Talladega Pit Stop Campground, a visitor noted, "Super Place. Treed Park with super friendly folks. Shower houses, SEWER HOOK UP, Sundries, Laundry and more."

Accessibility concerns: Some campgrounds have challenging navigation. At Noccalula Falls, a camper cautioned, "No notice by park on the south entrance roadwork and roundabout construction...horribly tight to maneuver... recommend North entrance/exit until construction is completed."

Seasonal pricing: Budget for rate variations by season. A visitor to a local cabin noted, "We stayed during the slow season and was raining the entire time. When the rain periodically stopped we were able to explore the expansive campground which allowed for a nice walk."

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