Best Tent Camping near Opelika, AL
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Best Tent Sites Near Opelika, Alabama (9)
1. Kings Pond/ Fort Benning
1 Review•3 Photos•27 SavesFort Benning, GeorgiaKing's Pond, located near Harmony Church, is the only area on the installation where primitive camping is permitted free of charge. Reservations are not required, except when MWR events are scheduled.
MILITARY & GUESTS ONLY You'll find charcoal grills, fire pits, a playground, restrooms, primitive camping sites, 3 fishing piers and a boat launch onsite. The pond is a favorite fishing spot, with plenty of bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and sunfish. No combustion-type motors are permitted, except to unload and trailer your boat.
Watch for bald eagles, great blue herons, red-cockaded woodpeckers, cormorants, gators, turtles, geese, and more. This park is the site of one of our most popular activities — the King's Pond Campout — scheduled regularly during warm weather. The events often include music, games, boating and stories around the campfire. There is a pavilion with picnic seating for up to 32 people. A large charcoal grill, a playground and restrooms are located nearby.
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- Dispersed
2. Bush Head Shoals Park
4 Reviews•21 Photos•43 SavesFranklin, GeorgiaBush Head Shoals park is over 600 acres of beautiful terrain right on the Chattahoochee river! We have 6 semi primitive campsites, hiking, fishing, and a kayaking launch site. Located in Franklin, Ga.
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$20 / night
3. Southern Harbor
Be the first to review!West Point Lake, AlabamaThis recreation area is part of West Point Lake
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4. JAM Mission
Be the first to review!•5 PhotosTuskegee, Alabama**JAM Mission Campsite**
Nestled in the serene countryside of Tuskegee, AL, the JAM Mission Campsite offers a tranquil escape surrounded by nature. Spanning 16 acres of lush greenery, the campsite features a blend of open spaces and shaded areas, perfect for pitching tents or enjoying outdoor activities. Guests can immerse themselves in the peaceful environment while engaging with wild life or simply stargazing under the expansive Alabama sky. Ideal for families, groups, or individuals seeking a retreat, the JAM Mission Campsite combines simplicity, self-sufficiency, and a deep connection to nature.
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$5 - $25 / night
5. Star Point Reserve
Be the first to review!•3 Photos•8 SavesDadeville, Alabama21 acres of raw untouched primitive camping land next to beautiful Lake Martin, Alabama. Campsites are far apart from each other so you can enjoy your privacy.
The property is completely untouched for a true nature experience. If you're looking for a place with modern life amenities this campground is definitely not for you. Each campsite is 1 acre apart so you have a lot of privacy. Bring your binoculars or telescopes to enjoy a beautiful stargazing experience.
Campers are required to park and walk to their campsites so there's no cars inside the reserve. Everything you bring in, you are required to take with you.
A 55 gallon tank of fresh water is provided to each site for your convenience. There is no electricity so bring your flashlights and solar power banks if you need to power your devices.
We are only 3 minutes to the Pace's Point Boat Ramp in case you bring your canoe, kayak or just want to go for a swim.
There's a porta potty on site for your convenience.
This is a very private campground with limited availability. Contact us to book your experience in advance so we can make sure we're available.
Thank you for visiting us.
Be blessed.
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$30 - $60 / night
6. Pine and Oak Campsite
Be the first to review!•5 PhotosOmaha, GeorgiaEscape to a private campsite in rural Alabama. The property is surrounded by forest and wildlife. There are several places to hang a hammock and plenty of room for outdoor games like cornhole. Enjoy making smores by the campfire and gazing at the stars.
The city of Columbus is about 25 minutes away and offers white water rafting, zip lining, axe throwing, a river-walk, and other activities. There are plenty of lakes and rivers to go fishing. Auburn is about 40 mins away.
The site offers an outhouse, fire pit, fire pit grill rack for cooking, platform (which can be used for small/medium tents) and a hiking trail that is about 1/3 of a mile.
Please note, the site has a road but during heavy rain the road can accumulate mud. Suggest 4-wheel drive vehicles for rainy conditions. Otherwise, cars are able to access campsite and park at site. Hipcampers can also park at the front of the property and walk about .25 miles to site if unable to drive. Please message me beforehand if you are worried about driving conditions.
The property is surrounded by hunting land so please be mindful of property lines and do you best to stay on the trail. Also, expect gunshots in the distance every once in a while.
Property also has natural wildlife like coyotes, snakes, spiders, ants, etc.. Alabama can also get very hot during June, July, August. Please prepare accordingly.
My wife and I bought this property in 2021 with the goal of turning this land into a homestead. She is currently in the army. My mom and stepfather live at the front of the property and will be able to help accommodate you if needed. Meeting at the front of the property is not needed.
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$23 - $30 / night
8. Heard WMA Campground No. 3
Be the first to review!•6 SavesFranklin, GeorgiaRoughing it at its finest. Down dirt roads and through thousands of acres of a wildlife management hunting preserve, these primitive campsites are available for tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis. An ideal location for hiking the backwoods. A quintessential night under the stars and a cozy campfire makes this a nature lover’s paradise.
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9. Alexander Campground
Be the first to review!•1 SaveDelta, Alabama- Pets
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$30 - $40 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Opelika, AL
364 Reviews of 9 Opelika Campgrounds
Kim T.
Scout
Wind Creek State Park Campground
Beauty on the Lake
Tent camping with family during Hurricane evacuation. Beautiful park, numerous bath houses, laundry, camp store, playgrounds, mini golf, and so much more. Secluded campground with RV and tent sites right on Lake Martin.
Sarah C.
Legend
Lake Martin Recreation Area
Stayed here with family
This is another one of the U.S. Military Campgrounds (similar to the Maxwell/Gunter AFB one in Montgomery) and similarly, it caters primarily to RVs. There are a few tent sites available but they aren't very nice or well maintained. The whole campground is a bit run down and in need of attention and updating.
There is a boat launch and beach area. However, I wouldn't recommend spending much time in the beach area due to the large amount of garbage and pet waste. Oddly, dogs are allowed within the park but only if you are camping in a camper or RV. Dogs are not allowed in the tent camping area which I find odd.
We stayed here while visiting family in the area and I wouldn't stay here again. There isn't much to do unless you have a boat so you would be better off finding a different place to spend your time.
- LLeesha J.
Guide
Chewacla State Park Campground
War Eagle
We tent camped during football season. They have clean facilities. Several trails. We will go back.
Jackie Jr ..
TravelerChewacla State Park Campground
A great park outside a perfect southern campus. War Eagle!!
Parked late one afternoon to get a driving break in road trip. Tent camping from dusk till dawn was peaceful. Lots of areas to climb though the trails.
- DDeborah D.Scout
Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
Beautiful state park
Spacious RV/tent sites and cabins surround lake. Clean and well maintained, beautiful trails.
- Joe M.Traveler
Spring Villa Campground
Get away from it all...without getting too far away
Secluded and quiet, but 10 minutes from anything you forgot to bring. Ideal for RV'ing, this place is good for picnics, hiking, or just peaceful reflection. Tent camping is also available.
- Elaine H.Guide
R. Shaefer Heard Campground
Army Corps of Engineers campground
We tent camped on site 14 Spring 2017. Big campground with lots of lake front sites or views. Bath house was clean. Very relaxing and spacious sites that are spread out! We will be back!
Kyle S.Traveler
Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina
Tent site
Super well maintained tent sites. The tent footprint is elevated by railroad ties, preventing flooding and it made it very convenient to put my boots on in the morning. Established trash/food hang poles as well as picnic tables next to the fire ring with fold over grill capabilities.
- Elaine H.Guide
Whitetail Ridge Campground
spacious sites!
We tent camped here on site 23 in February 2015. Sites were spacious and spread apart! Almost all sites were on West Point lake or had lake views. Bath house was clean but a very long walk! They need a few more so it's not so far from some sites. We will be back!
- JJustin W.Scout
R. Shaefer Heard Campground
Tent Campers Delight
We were there back in June. We had spot 96 and we tent camped. The spot was recommended in another review and it was wonderful. Right beside the water so the kids were able to play in the water most of the time. My family enjoyed it and it was our first camping trip. We are looking forward to going back.
ROBERT J.GuideChewacla State Park Campground
Could Not Have Asked for Better
I am rather new to tent camping so I really appreciated the helpful folks running the camping area. Each spot had electricity, water, great internet, picnic table and places to build a fire. Each site is shielded from the next by trees. Bathrooms and showers are used but clean. Clear maps available for hiking or biking. Nice lake with swimming and boating. Pet friendly. Could not have asked for more or better.
- AAndrea W.Traveler
Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
Great short stay Getaway
Went tent camping for one night at FDR. It is very pretty. Great short or long hiking trails. They are challenging as there are some very steep parts. Walked around Lake Delanor with the kids. They had a ball. The campsites are close to each other. The whole campsite is not very big compared to others I have been to. Would not recommend a long camper here as it would be tight is some spots.
- Tanner M.Traveler
Amity Campground
Well maintained, flexible, and right on the water
We stayed at tent site 63. Park is very well maintained. Camp hosts were especially accommodating and helped us get a great spot without reservations on Labor day weekend. Our site was right on the waterfront with plenty of firewood available in the surrounding woods. Not all bath houses have showers but they were all well maintained. We would definitely go again!
Mike V.
RangerChewacla State Park Campground
Hiking, camping, and sight seeing at Chewacla State Park, near Auburn, Alabama
Nice hiking trails here. Mountain biking is also allowed on many of the trails. Trails are along the lake, along the creek, and in the woods. Trail map is well done and helpful. Easy to get to this state park that is not far from interstate hwy I-85 near Auburn, AL. Some pictures attached taken while hiking and sight seeing. Both RV camping and primitive tent camping can be done here. Cabins/cottages can also be rented.
- Rebecca P.Traveler
Wind Creek State Park Campground
Words can’t describe
This place was awful. We pulled into our “camping spot” and pulled right back out. It was packed in like sardines and even if we were not in a pandemic, it was too crowded. Not exactly camping. It’s just a spot on a over crowded lake to park you’re RV. Do not expect to tent camp here. The staff was super helpful and very polite though, which is why I am not giving it one star.
Quade S.GuideMilitary Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina
Extended stay at uchee creek
I stayed here in my NoBo 16.2 camper for almost 6 weeks waiting on a house. The site is clean. Cable, electric, water and sewer. The wifi has been out for a while. Tent sites and cabins also available. Lots of wildlife. If you're into C130s flying over due to being in close proximity to the US Army Airborne School, this is the place for you.
- SScott S.Traveler
Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
Nice campground, lots of history
Tent camped on site 611 with water and electric.Very close to clean showers. Showers have two private family rooms for added privacy. The 600 series sites appear to be new. Friends used full hookup, pull-through RV just across road. Many shady spots.
Lots of trails in park. President Roosevelt had favorite overlook in park which now has his statue. FDR Little White House and museum are very interesting and only a few minutes away in Warm Springs. Pine Mountain is pretty small town.
BrittanyScout
Pine Mountain RV Resort
Nice campground
Campground is fairly large with lots of sites for RVs, a few Cabins, yurts, and even tent sites. There is a really nice and well maintained pool, hot tub, and splash area for small kids. The RV sites near the pool are concrete pads and well spaced out. The sites below the pool area are a little tighter and un-level and our lot was covered in ants. Since we arrived late at night we didn’t realize the amount of ants until we woke up to them crawling all over our camper. 30 amp circuit was not adequate. The breaker continually tripped while using small kitchen appliances. Other than that we had a great time and really appreciated the trash pickup twice a day and the Dollar General that was only a 1/4 mile down the road.
Matt M.RangerFranklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
Awesome Experience!
I started this camping trip by booking the campsite online, which was easy enough. Problem was that we arrived to the park after their business hours and weren't sure where to go or how to go about our business. Well when we got to the Welcome Center there was a piece of paper with my name on it acknowledging our reservation with instruction on what to do next, which I thought was great! When we got to the campsite there was hardly anyone there and the view was picturesque. It was on a lake surrounded by trees. The bathrooms and showers were clean, the campsites were well kept, the people were nice, and the area was gorgeous. Only two problems that we ran in to. One, the ground where we pitched our tent was like hard gravel, so make sure if you're tent camping to bring extra cushion. And two, we forgot to bring bug spray so we were almost literally eaten alive. Other than that it was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend the park and campsite! Don't forget to check out all the history surrounding the area and in the park. We got to check out Roosevelt's little white house, the hot springs pools that he went to, and an outlook area that he often went. Really cool area.
- SSara H.Guide
Spring Villa Campground
Perfect
At the main # the outgoing message redirected us.. we dealt with JEFF at 334 787 0647, who was delightful. This place is sweet, not too many folks, but the comforts we like best- level concrete pads, picnic tables, showers, woods, wildlife, while not far off from our interstate journey. $35/night for FHU makes it our kinda place!! We did arrive over a section of 2-3 miles of loose unpaved roads (from Georgia) but left towards Opelika over paved ones.
Fran H.Guide
Blanton Creek Campground
GA Power Campground ain't bad
Sites are on the smallish side but well shaded. Site 1 has another site 15 feet behind it. (RV butts back to back)
The lake is lovely, and there are docks that, if you put a boat in, you can dock right at your site on some select sites. (3 and 9)
36 is excellent if you want by the bathhouse. 25 is nice on the water. There is less than 15 feet between sites 1 and 32 or 48 and 39.
The bathhouse is heated and has five toilet stalls and four nicely tiled showers with benches.
Verizon LTE is one tiny bar, but webpages and videos load, albeit slow.
BE WARNED: If you drop a tent with an RV they charge you an extra $30. If you have two tents on one site they charge you $25 for EACH tent. You might as well reserve 2 sites. (See photo of fees)
- BBrock W.Scout
Chewacla State Park Campground
Easy Access
As a local I’ve spent days worth of time here, it’s great to set up a hammock near the waterfall or tent for an overnight stay.
- CChris R.Scout
Lake Pines RV Park & Campground
Mostly RV’s
Mostly RV’s but two different open fields for tent-hammock camping. Potable water, small store and pool on the grounds. Quite campground.
Lauren W.LegendR. Shaefer Heard Campground
Fantastic
Site 16 Back in Gravel 50 amp Water Amazing site on the water! Spacious site, plenty of privacy. Very clean cg. Bathrooms nearby, but showers are around the corner. Very clean, just older. Plenty of walking, and biking over the dam into Alabama! Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking.
Deanna N.TravelerWind Creek State Park Campground
Very nice amenities
State park. Very pretty and lots of trees. Camp with all amenities (a bit pricey) or with no hook ups. Lots to do. Family oriented. Lots of trees and lots of waterfront lots on the shores of one of Alabamas most beautiful lakes.
- Joe M.Traveler
Wind Creek State Park Campground
Good value for the money
Lots of campsites, fishing, pavillions and bath houses. Sites for tents and RV's. Conveniently located near Alexander City in case you forgot anything. Loaded with activities for the whole family, fishing, water sports, hiking, geocaching, or just relaxing in the shade, this place has pretty much everything.
Anna R.Ranger
Florence Marina State Park Campground
Rent a fishing boat
This is a good fishing destination. Campground has a sandbox and playground but for a little more you can get a hotel room. Boat rentals available for fishing and close to the museum of wonder in seale, alabama
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