Top Tent Camping near Oneonta, AL

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Best Tent Sites Near Oneonta, AL (10)

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    1. Big Canoe Creek Outfitters

    1 Review
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    7 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $20 / night

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    2. Bohamia

    4 Reviews
    36 Photos
    49 Saves

    Bohamia is a 268 acre private forest retreat surrounded by 400,000 acres of the Talladega National Forest. You'll feel like a world away even though you are about an hour's drive from Birmingham and Atlanta.

    Booking options include temperature controlled Glamping cabins with queen size beds and private decks, RV sites, and camp sites around the property. Gorgeous bathhouse (seriously) with private restrooms and endless hot showers.

    Bohamia is best explored on foot or bicycle (or kayak in the case of our five acre spring fed pond and nearby Talladega Lake). We have miles of marked trails and many unmarked trails for adventurous types. We also have marked trail access to off property gems like Talladega Creek and the Blue Hole waterfall and swimming area.

    All sites allow at least one vehicle to park nearby unless otherwise noted. In many cases you can have two vehicles by your site, or can park in group areas nearby when not loading or unloading.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $25 - $99 / night

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    3. Talladega National Forest Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    34 Photos
    16 Saves

    Not far from Cheaha State park is Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area. This 17-acre lake is tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area offers sanitary facilities, hiking, picnicking, fishing and the Chinnabee Silent Trail connects the campground to Cheaha Wilderness. Lake Chinnabee is an ideal spot to enjoy nature for daytime recreation.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
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    6. Owl Creek Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
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    15 Saves

    Owl Creek Horse Camp and Trail System offer nearly 25 miles of trails designed for horseback-riding. The trail system starts on Forest Service Road 262 about 7 miles east of Highway 33. Trail riders may choose from loops of varying lengths. The camp provides primitive overnight campsites for trail riders.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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    8. Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    24 Saves

    The Original Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp! Established in 1960, Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp has been family owned for almost 60 years and we aren't changing that anytime soon.

    Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp offers you a chance to experience the great outdoors in our Primitive Camping area. There are a number of sights with a direct view of Yellow Creek Falls and several are located directly on Weiss Lake.

    There is no better way to rest than to relax to the sound of a waterfall. All of our campsites allow you to hear the flowing water from our 85 foot tall falls.

    We are so much more than just a "Fish Camp". We offer the following for your enjoyment:

    Full Service General Store Camping Extensive Tackle, Bait, and Fishing Supplies Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboat Rentals Fine Selection of Musical Instruments and Related Gear Hot Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Free Boat Ramp and Launch So much more

    • Pets
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    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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    $10 - $20 / night

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        10. The Circus Spot

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        4 Saves

        Rustic campsite for 1 tent(3-4persons, tent and sleeping bags can be supplied if needed) near the top of Rainbow mountain. Perfect spot in Madison to have something different to do, see if your kids will fall in love with camping or not, or a stop through on a cross country journey. We welcome any and all camping/outdoor enthusiasts! Fire pit and fire wood 20ft from site. Shared zip line and tennis court with owners. Shared bathroom in owners home if needed(home about 150yards from campsite)

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Trash
        • Firewood Available

        $5 - $10 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews In Oneonta

      416 Reviews of 10 Oneonta Campgrounds


      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
        Sep. 7, 2024

        Lake Guntersville Town Creek

        Clean and convenient

        Somewhat crowded, but it was a holiday weekend. Very clean bathrooms and campground. Employees were extremely friendly, inviting, and knowledgeable!

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Aug. 1, 2024

        South Sauty Creek Resort

        Rude employees

        Very rude employees at booking. Fair warning, if you don’t have a brand new RV, don’t bother calling. They only want the new and fancy ones there. Shame as it’s a great location.

      • Joshua D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park
        Jul. 17, 2024

        Oak Mountain State Park

        Beautiful campground year round

        Having visited 3 times now, twice before the renovations and now once after, I can confidently say I love this park! I have previously primitive camped here and now camper at a full hookup RV site. Tent sites range from "water in vicinity," "water at site," and "water and 20 amp power at site." Rv sites are water and electric or full hook up. I think all RV sites are now 50/30/20 but I'm not certain. There is a dump station near the exit of the campground. Sites are mostly level/slight grade but found that not all drain very well when it rains, including our site a17.

        The park has so many different activities including -Hiking -Bmx trails -Swimmimg -Archery range And more I can't even remember.

        Flip side watersports operates at 2 locations and paid activities include -wake boarding -Aqua Park And rentals of -Kayaks -stand up paddle boards -paddle boats And -Canoes.

        There are things to do year round and the weather was great for mid July.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 15, 2024

        Honeycomb Campground

        Difficult site

        Deep ditches around my site made it very, very difficult to park my van - terrified that one of my wheels would fall off the edge. Don’t think I will be back.

      • Blaney's C.
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        Jul. 11, 2024

        Kudzu Campground LLC

        Nice new tent campground

        Easy to find off of main hwy. Grassy area with lots of trees and shade. Campfires are permitted but, you meed to bring your own wood. Campground host are helpful with questions about the area. Close to boat launches, fuel and restaurants. Talladega Super Speedway close by. Enjoyable stay at this campground.

      • M
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        Jun. 23, 2024

        Bohamia

        Great option for multiple families or couples.

        Came with a group of friends from town to relax and disconnect. Services are great some cabins and tents having ACs, but primitive camping allowed as well. Great showers and bathhouse with filtered drinking water option that I used daily. Several hiking trails, but also roads to allow those who prefer to ride. They do offer ice, drink and snack delivery service with QR codes in each area. Definitely a place that I plan to revisit, but would refer friends to come as well for a weekend getaway.

      • L
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        Jun. 23, 2024

        Oak Mountain State Park

        Beautiful Campground

        This state park has it all. A place to swim, numerous hiking trails, playgrounds, etc. The newly remodeled campground is spectacular. The pads are super level (at least in A16. Small tent spots sprinkled in. Saw security and police several times just passing through to check on folks. Love that. We will be back many more times for sure.

      • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
        Jun. 13, 2024

        Lake Guntersville Town Creek

        Beautiful State Park, something for everyone!

        Visited Lake Guntersville State Park, for the day. After taking our granddaughter to Screaming Eagle Zip-line Adventures, located at the gorgeous Lodge, we visited the Campground…and it’s amazing! At the office, we were helped by Rocky, who was friendly and knowledgeable! We received CG info and a map, as well as rates. We are already planning our next trip to visit! The general store was stocked with necessities, as well as souvenirs. Of course we had to get some ice cream! There are several types of sites, monthly, cabins and tent camping. There are boat slips (local rentals) and a Pavilion on the water, basketball and tennis courts, playground, shady dog park, splash pad, and clean bathhouses. Firewood and ice can be purchased at the store. There are also many trails to hike and bike . It is easy to see that this SP is well maintained! The SP Lodge is worth visiting, which has a nice restaurant. LGSP has a golf course, and the quaint town is close by and has shopping and several restaurants.

      • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Marshall County Park
        Jun. 13, 2024

        Marshall County Park

        Beautiful County Park, near Lake Guntersville SP, on TN River

        Marshall County Park, is easy to find/see right on 431. Nothing fancy, but well maintained property, and plenty of room for parking and boating.

      • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
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        May. 31, 2024

        CWGS Campground of Oxford

        Camped here with RV purchase

        Stayed at site 13, level gravel sites with picnic table on concrete pad, fire ring, FHU. Extended stays at the back of park and closer to hwy 20. There is a nice dog park, playground, covered pavilion, laundry room, dated bathroom, but clean. Shirley reserved our spot, and helped us pull through,and hook up, with our new RV! There is a little path/bridge, so We walked over to Camping World to get our bigger RV. The next morning, we had a few questions, so the Camping World service employee, came over (on a golf cart)to answer them. We decided to stay another night, and it was easy enough for Shirley to extend our reservation. If we were in the area again we would go back. There is a lot to do in the area….Talladega National Forest, Talladega SuperSpeedway and Cheaha State Park.T-Mobile was good, and paid about $30 night with Good Sam Discount. This Campground is also known as CWGS Campground of Oxford.

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from The Ridge Outdoor Resort
        Apr. 20, 2024

        The 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.

      • Justin C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 9
        Apr. 17, 2024

        Chinnabee Silent Trail Backcountry Site 9

        Fun by the falls

        We started our hike in from Chinnabee silent trail parking and headed up toward chinnabee lake. We found this spot nearby the big swimming hole "devils den" about 1/2 a mile from the chinnabee lake parking area. We stayed at campsite 9. For 2 nights in April and it was amazing. Little to no bugs, plenty of trees for shade and hammock camping. And a good fire ring built from large river rocks. Plenty of wood around for a fire though it was mostly pine that burnt extremely well but left resin on all our cookware. This site was comfortable for our group of 4 but we felt like we were almost at max capacity at this site. I give this spot 2 👍🏻👍🏻

      • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
        Apr. 15, 2024

        Cherokee Rock Village

        Sandrock Sanctuary

        I’ve camped at Cherokee Rock Village (affectionately known as Sandrock to the locals) since 2011, starting back when it was still largely undeveloped and free…totally worth paying for these days - they’ve made it such a great place: showers, bathrooms, dumpsters, plenty of walk-in and car camping sites. Best climbing in the southeast, bouldering and sport, and a lot of RC car rock crawling, etc. Sandrock is a must go-to spot in Alabama. The views are awesome, climbing is awesome & camping is awesome. Charcoal grills at most sites, fire rings, firewood available at the front gate/office, etc. Good Verizon coverage, too. Plenty of gas stations and grocery stores within 20min, too.

      • B
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        Jan. 3, 2024

        Corinth 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.

      • Will G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Honeycomb Campground
        Nov. 21, 2023

        Honeycomb Campground

        Plenty good enough for a long weekend

        We visited Honeycomb a few days before Thanksgiving and had a good time.

        PROs: • Beautiful views from lakefront sites • not crowded, very quiet in mid-November • hard packed gravel pad was level left-to-right, no leveling blocks under tires needed • easy driving distance to lots of local activities/attractions

        CONs: • only one working bathroom/shower house…could be an issue when the campground is crowded considering their are no sewage hookups on site • sites are pretty close together, not much room for outdoor family activities • WIFI (extra charge) was very inconsistent

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
        Nov. 5, 2023

        Lake Guntersville Town Creek

        Great Campground on Beautiful Lake

        We stayed three nights in primitive camping and it was fantastic. Our site was right on the water and far away from any other campers. The RV camping is not as secluded. Bath houses were very clean and tons of fun things for kids to do around the park.

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Honeycomb Campground
        Oct. 29, 2023

        Honeycomb Campground

        Run by tyrants!

        First, I’ve stayed here many times tent camping with more than one tent on one site with no issues. We took a camper this time and met up with some family who would be staying in a tent. We set up site and hung up a hammock, and within minutes, an employee came and rudely told us our set up wasn’t allowed. We had to take down our hammock (never had that happen anywhere else before), and forced us to pay an extra $75 to rent the neighboring site for our family to set up their tent for the weekend. When they came back around, they said, “You didn’t have to move your tent, you just had to rent the extra site.” It made zero sense, especially when we had noted at reservation that we’d have more than one vehicle, a tent, a camper, and 4 adults + 3 kids. Next came check out. We waited for 3 hours for our turn to use the dump site, we were all packed up and ready to go at 9:30am. To be such a large park, more than one dump site is needed. There’s also a ton of traffic going in and out, so it wasn’t super quiet or anything. We won’t be back, it’s overrated, over priced, and run by rude people.

      • H
        Camper-submitted photo from Bohamia
        Oct. 25, 2023

        Bohamia

        Coolest campground in Alabama

        This place is exquisite in every way. Beautiful scenery and perfectly clean grounds, water areas are fun and safe, lots of privacy and plenty of room to explore. Love the staff manners and information. This place is the BOMB!

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park Campground
        Oct. 11, 2023

        Oak Mountain State Park Campground

        A family tradition

        I’ve been going here since I was a kid and it’s one of my favorite places in the world. 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. The campground is easily navigated with multiple bathhouses per campground so you’ll always have one nearby.

      • Belinda H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Faye Whittemore Farms Inc
        Oct. 1, 2023

        Faye Whittemore Farms Inc

        The campground is wooded with electric and water hookups . Very nice!

        The campground is very nice and woodsy.  The campsites have water and electric hookups.  They have nice paddocks for your horses.  The multiple trails are so beautiful .  I have been here many times.

      • Lauren B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bucks Pocket State Park
        Sep. 21, 2023

        Bucks Pocket State Park

        Great campground but dry creek

        This place is great for short stays but it’s he creeks appear to all be dried out. We are going to see a waterfall maybe tomorrow but the creek in the campground is bone dry. Idk if I missed it on their site but it looks like they don’t mention that on the website. The neighbor said all the creeks are empty.

        Update: we had a blast on the trails and the dry creek. Incredible time. It is real wilderness they let you explore without huge constraints. It’s awesome. Hike to the top lookout and see the little sauty falls. Then hike down the dry creek. It’s so amazing. You can go rock climbing, repelling off the top of the mountain. It is very minimal restrictions but beware that you are on your own out there. No cell service to call for help. I give this place 5stars with or without water in the creek.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Wills Creek Campground and Tubing
        Aug. 21, 2023

        Big Wills Creek Campground and Tubing

        Below expectations but with some work this place could be really good.

        The Good:

        The staff member that checked us in was really friendly and polite. She was a delight to talk to and did a great job explaining the information we needed to know. 

        The C57 lot is right beside the dam and put in area for tubing. It was nice to sit out back and hear the water rushing through the opening in the dam. 

        The site had 50 and 30 amp service, water and sewer. Everything worked great. The site was pretty close to level. 

        After the tubers were done for the day, the creek was a pretty quiet area. The fish were biting and several folks pulled up some nice bass throughout the stay. 

        Tubing is included with the stay.

        The Bad:

        The roads are gravel (well mostly dirt) and are full of potholes. They aren't maintained very well at all. 

        Coming into the park you pass an area with a bunch of full-time campers sitting nearly on top of each other. It's a rough looking area that you will need to pass by with entry or exit. 

        The grass wasn't maintained very well and there were clippings blown everywhere. The picnic table was covered, there were piles of grass all over and the grass / weeds on the walk down to the creek were knee high. 

        The firepit was full of trash and glass. I didn't even bother with it. It was also closer to my neighbor than my campsite. His firepit was an old rim.

        Very little gravel to park the RV on. Mostly grass. 

        No room between campers. My neighbors awning was basically on top of my hookups. 

        Despite a lengthy list of rules, I didn't see any being enforced. Neighbors were shooting fireworks, open glass containers all around the water, no quiet time enforcement, etc...



      Guide to Oneonta

      Camping near Oneonta, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned camper, there are plenty of options to explore.

      What to do

      • Explore the Caverns: Visit Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground for a chance to tour stunning underground formations. One camper mentioned, “The tour didn’t include so much geological information as it was about rocks shaped as animals, etc. It would have been cool to learn more about the history and sciency stuff.”
      • Fishing and Swimming: Check out Lake Guntersville State Park Campground for fishing and swimming opportunities. A visitor shared, “We stayed three nights in primitive camping and it was fantastic. Our site was right on the water and far away from any other campers.”
      • Hiking Trails: Head to Oak Mountain State Park Campground for hiking and biking trails. One reviewer said, “The park has so many different activities including hiking, BMX trails, swimming, and more.”

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Noccalula Falls Park & Campground noted, “The bathrooms are old and dingy and not ADA at all. But it would have been nice to get some assistance.”
      • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have friendly staff. A camper at Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground remarked, “The camp hosts Theresa and Ray are absolutely amazing. They’re the friendliest camp hosts we’ve ever met!”
      • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peaceful surroundings. One reviewer at Clear Creek Recreation Area said, “This was our first trip to Clear Creek and we were blown away. We stayed on Fox Loop and it had great water views and shade!”

      What you should know

      • Site Sizes: Some campgrounds have small sites. A camper at Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground mentioned, “These are the tiniest campsites I've ever seen in a State Park, worse than an RV park even.”
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Corinth Recreation Area noted, “There are dump stations but they are far from the campsites, recommend you have a portable container that is towable.”
      • Noise Levels: Some areas can be noisy due to nearby roads. A camper at Noccalula Falls Park & Campground shared, “The campground is very close to town and as so expect a lot of noise from traffic.”

      Tips for camping with families

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A reviewer at Lake Guntersville State Park Campground said, “There are several types of sites, monthly, cabins and tent camping. There are boat slips and a Pavilion on the water, basketball and tennis courts, playground, shady dog park, splash pad, and clean bathhouses.”
      • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities for kids. One camper at Oak Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, “There are things to do year-round and the weather was great for mid-July.”
      • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep kids entertained with snacks and games. A visitor at Honeycomb Campground said, “The sites are pretty close together, not much room for outdoor family activities.”

      Tips from RVers

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Birmingham South RV Park noted, “The concrete at the campsite we had was so bad if you did not watch where you walked you could twist your ankle.”
      • Be Prepared for Limited Wi-Fi: Some campgrounds have inconsistent internet. A visitor at Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground mentioned, “CG WiFi was inconsistent, with speeds from next to zero and up to 1.5 MB/s.”
      • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Clear Creek Recreation Area advised, “There are dump stations but they are far from the campsites.”

      Camping around Oneonta, Alabama, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation.

      Frequently Asked Questions

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        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oneonta, AL is Big Canoe Creek Outfitters with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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