Best Camping near Peterson, AL

Join the fun near Peterson. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Peterson is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Peterson, AL. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Peterson, AL (57)

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    1. Deerlick Creek

    23 Reviews
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    166 Saves
    Peterson, Alabama

    Overview

    Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.

    Recreation

    Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

    Facilities

    Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

    Natural Features

    Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.

    Nearby Attractions

    Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course.__

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

    $25 / night

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    2. Oak Mountain State Park Campground

    90 Reviews
    285 Photos
    355 Saves
    Hoover, Alabama

    From its humble beginning as a 940-acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. With the largest land-area, one of the widest varieties of outdoor activities of any state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, Oak Mountain is a perfect stop while traveling to and from the state’s largest city. Topping it all off is the park’s stunning physical landscape, which alone makes for an unforgettable experience.

    Oak Mountain State Park has once again been awarded the coveted "Certificate of Excellence" from Tripadvisor!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    61 Photos
    187 Saves
    Green Pond, Alabama

    Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park is located in McCalla, Alabama, about 30 miles southwest of Birmingham. The park itself is unique due to the fact that it features the historic Tannehill Ironworks, which, at the height of its use, supplied iron for the Confederate ordnance.

    The park offers three different campgrounds that include a total of 195 campsites. All campsites have access to water and electricity, and if you have a trailer or RV you're planning on bringing with you, don't worry! The campgrounds can accommodate trailers both large and small. There's also a primitive campground that features 100 individual tent campsites. The cost of a campsite with full water and electricity hookups is $30 per night, while the primitive campsites are $20 per night. Please note, however, that the fee covers a family of up to four people. If you need to add any additional people, the fee is $3 per extra person. Sites are first come first serve and are often completely filled during Halloween, as trick-or-treating has now become a local tradition at the park. Visitors describe the experience as truly unique, and enjoy the creative (and scary) decorations placed by campers.

    Visitors of Tannehill Ironworks Park can enjoy various activities, such as hiking, biking, fishing, train rides, and exploring the local attractions. Among these attractions are the Tannehill Furnaces, a historical landmark, the Pioneer farm, the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum, and the Crafts Cabins. In the Crafts Cabins, local artisans produce pottery, artwork and quilts, to name a few things. This typically takes place on the weekends during the months of March through November.

    Overall, visitors describe their visit to the park as peaceful and relaxing. The three campgrounds have access to an old country store that supplies campers with essentials such as emergency supplies, firewood and food items. There's also a natural limestone spring located near the campsites. Train rides and playgrounds offer a lot for old and young visitors alike. It's easy to see why Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park is a favorite of both locals and travel enthusiasts, and why some can't “just” stay for the weekend.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $30 / night

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    4. Burchfield Branch Park

    11 Reviews
    30 Photos
    53 Saves
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama

    Overview

    Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With many amenities, access to the water and opportunities to view wildlife, Burchfield Branch provides a convenient camping spot for families, boaters, swimmers, picnickers and sightseers.

    Recreation

    Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more. Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

    Facilities

    Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more. Families can enjoy biking and swimming along the lakeshore, watching for birds and animals or taking advantage of the facility's two playgrounds.

    Natural Features

    Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated along the forested shores of the river and displays scenic fall foliage each year. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live around the Holt Lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $40 / night

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    6. Sunset RV

    6 Reviews
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    7 Saves
    Peterson, Alabama

    Welcome to Sunset RV, the perfect place to rest and recharge on your journey through the southeast. Our RV parks and storage facilities are conveniently located just 0.3 miles off Interstate 20/59 at exit 76 near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Call 205-553-9233 to make your reservations or visit our office today for a tour of our facilities. Our friendly staff will gladly assist you with questions you may have. Please Note: All Check-Ins are handled from our park office at Sunset West. Overnight customers wishing to stay at Avalon or Sunset East please stop by the office at Sunset West or contact us prior to arrival.

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

    $29 - $32 / night

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      9. Coaches Corner RV Park

      3 Reviews
      5 Saves
      Moundville, Alabama

      Located in Tuscaloosa, AL at 103 Hargrove Road East.

      All RV parking pads have full hook-up (Electric, Water, Sewer) and 30 & 50 amp plugs.

      Park has Wi-Fi as well.

      **No tent camping available. **

      On-site manager.

      Security cameras throughout park.

      Park is bordered on 2 sides by creeks.

      We are a recreational park. Short term RV camping with limited long term RV camping. Daily, Weekly, and Monthly rates, as well as Storage.

      Not for permanent residency.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Trash
      • WiFi

      $45 - $675 / night

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    • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park Campground
      July 17, 2024

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park Campground
      June 23, 2024

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      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.

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      June 19, 2024

      Blue Creek Public Use Area

      River Bluff overlook, Blue Creek public use area.

      Large area overlooking the river that gives you a slight breeze for 85 degrees in mid June. There are a few other sites in the woods, but no breeze and mosquitoes. Actually has a concrete overlook view area above the river

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      June 7, 2024

      Blue Creek Public Use Area

      Relaxing spot for sure

      Fun spot. Very easy to get to. Nice big site felt very private only had 2 or 3 cars come by but everything was very low key.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      April 13, 2024

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Lovely federal park

      If you have a boat and are a fisherman you will love this park. We had a spot right on the water. Views were beautiful. Brought our kayaks but didn’t use them as it was a bit chilly and windy. Would definitely. Return. Only downside - lots of poison ivy!! And the bathrooms were rundown and dingy.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Sunset RV
      April 10, 2024

      Sunset RV

      Bright light and road noise

      Stopped for an overnight on our way home to Atlanta from a trip out west. Not much of a park. Most sites are long term or semi permanent. Only 6 available for regular RV. Water, 30/50 amp electric & sewer There is a small laundry room The office wasn’t open but we had reservations and had received an email about our site and directions. WiFi was poor. It is right off of I-20 so there was lots of road noise all night. There was a very bright vapor light above our site that lit up the whole area. There is a small dog walking area.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Rolling Hills RV Park
      April 5, 2024

      Rolling Hills RV Park

      Nice place

      We just needed a stop with hookups for the night. But this place exceeded expectations. We had a pull through spot so we didn't have to disconnect our tow dolly. Gravel site was fairly level despite being in a hilly area. There's quite a bit of space between most of the sites (particularly the back in sites). Our site was right up against another pull through on our patio side though. No big deal, if we were coming to stay for a while we would get a back in spot. We did not check out the bathrooms or laundry facilities, but there are several of them.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      March 20, 2024

      Deerlick Creek

      Off the beaten path

      Its not impossible, just slow going. Roads to get here are narrow, hilly, and twisty, but in good condition. If you have a rig longer than 30ft and want room to breathe, get a pull-through site. The campground doesn’t do the best job at marking how to get to each site and some site number posts are knocked over, like Site #16, which makes it a little tricky to navigate. Water pressure is on the low side compared to other campgrounds. But the site views and peace & quiet are worth it.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      March 9, 2024

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Spacious Site

      Very spacious sites in Catoma loop. Stayed in site 65 with great access to bathroom/shower house and volleyball net. Beautiful park with some fantastic lakefront sites. Clean, well kept, very affordable rates, and very friendly staff. Some online information suggests the gates close at night. The guard confirmed you are never locked in and can leave at any hour.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park
      February 26, 2024

      Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park

      Restful stop off I-65

      This is a nice campground just off I-65 in Alabama. Convenient for trips to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, or farther west. Previous review said only 18 sites, but there are 28 now. Clean showers and laundry. Sites are paved with grass between. Not much shade. We were there in late February so it was ok. Would be hot in summer. Free shuttle to the casino. Just $37 per night but with $5 gaming credits you could come out ahead if you feel lucky. Probably the smallest for area I’ve ever seen at a campground! Nice and restful, sat out in the evening listening to the mockingbirds.’

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground
      February 15, 2024

      Pickensville Campground

      Quiet in Feb

      Nice river front sites on the Ten-Tom waterway. You get to watch river barges approaching the lock/dam. HOT showers. Facilities are aging but in good condition.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Payne Lake East Side
      January 14, 2024

      Payne Lake East Side

      Hidden Gem Close to Campus

      We had a great time visiting Payne Lake this weekend! We stayed at a primitive campsite with a beautiful view of the lake. 

      My biggest advice is to bring. your. own. firewood. As far as we could tell, there was nowhere at the campground to purchase bundles of firewood, and even the local grocery stores/gas stations weren't stocked with any either. We spent quite a bit of time using a hatchet to cut up down trees to fuel our firepit. 

      The campground is organized well and we were able to have our pick of campsites (mainly due to the fact that it was 30 degrees the whole weekend). The primitive campsites all had picnic tables and fire pits. Our group also uses hammocks and there were plenty of trees near enough together for hammock hanging. 

      When we got to the campground, the check in area is quite simple. There is a box with envelopes/forms to fill out that ask for your payment (in cash!), car information, and site number. Once you fill out your information, you simply drive and park at your campsite. As far as we could tell, each site had ample room for parking 2 cars within 15 feet or so. We paid $6 a night for the site, as well as an extra $3 fee/day because of a third car. 

      The area is quiet and peaceful, and the lake is a beautiful spot to catch the sunrise. On the East Side of the lake, we got a large amount of late afternoon sun, but minimal sunshine until later in the morning. The West Side saw a lot of sun early in the morning. 

      We got the chance to meet the Camp Host, who was very gracious and also introduced us to his dog, Reecie. He even offered to take our trash out for us!

      We took a walk around the entire campground, and it is clear that the West Side of the lake sees more visitors and is generally kept up with more. The blue hiking trail on the East side required quite a bit of bushwhacking and didn't seem to have much upkeep at all. On our hike, we ended up walking the roads of the campsite and seeing the whole grounds.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Bama RV Station
      October 17, 2023

      Bama RV Station

      Nice quiet friendly campground

      Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots. Economy camping option in the economy storage area. Numbers posted for assistance as well as campground office in with the self storage office.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park
      October 11, 2023

      Backcountry Site — Oak Mountain State Park

      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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Faye Whittemore Farms Inc
      October 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.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Birmingham South RV Park
      September 29, 2023

      Birmingham South RV Park

      Great stop

      This was a great overnight stop. T The park was beautiful and quiet right off the highway. The bathrooms and showers weee consistently clean and the hot water was great.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Chilton County Minooka Park
      September 4, 2023

      Chilton County Minooka Park

      Manooka Park Jemison Al

      Great people Always willing to help, loves our long term stay here. Mr. Gerald, Mr. Teddy & Mr. Scott are always more than willing to work with you & help in any way. Loves everything about this place. Family friendly, atv park.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Sunset RV
      August 15, 2023

      Sunset RV

      Easy Off Interstate

      We stayed at Sunset West, which is the same RV park, but just about 5 minutes down the road. Amenities were only available at the east location. This included a small office, laundromat, and shower room. We had site 57, which was a level blacktop site that had sewer, water, cable and electricity. Dumpster located on site for trash. Loud traffic noise. But, with all that, it was 45.33 with tax.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      July 24, 2023

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Great place for a 1 night stopover!

      We stayed in spot 30 on the Catoma loop. We we're very close to the water but obscured by the trees and underbrush. The sewage hookup was very nice to have on a 1 night trip. Bathrooms were clean but had no AC, a little bit of a walk from our spot. Pull through site was easy to park and didn't require any leveling side to side. Verizon cell service was okay, bounced between 1-2 bars with 10-20 mbps. Close enough to Montgomery but still felt very isolated and quiet.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Coaches Corner RV Park
      June 9, 2023

      Coaches Corner RV Park

      1 night stay.

      Called day of to book a spot and had no trouble getting one. Park was clean, easy to get through, and had full hookups. I had no issues staying here and will stay here again in the future.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Mountain State Park Campground
      June 2, 2023

      Oak Mountain State Park Campground

      Updates please

      At the regular campground, there’s only 30amp connections. Some have sewer and some not. There is no camp wifi. Swimming is quit a distance from campground.

      The campground at the stables are pull through and 50 amp and full hookups.



    Guide to Peterson

    Camping near Peterson, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do

    • Hiking and Exploring Trails: There are plenty of trails to hike, like those at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Trails to hike, water to play in, fishing, history places to see and go through."
    • Fishing and Water Activities: At Payne Lake West Side, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A visitor shared, "Very quiet and secluded, there is a beach area for swimming."
    • Historical Sites: Check out the historical aspects at Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park. One reviewer noted, "Lots of neat buildings" to explore.

    What campers like

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Burchfield Branch Park said, "The bath house was super clean."
    • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Deerlick Creek. One camper remarked, "The sites were large with new wooden picnic tables."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A reviewer at Birmingham South RV Park said, "The guy at the front gate was super nice and helpful."

    What you should know

    • Limited Cell Service: If you need to stay connected, be aware that some campgrounds, like Burchfield Branch Park, have no cell reception. A camper noted, "There is no reception here… so if you want to disconnect it’s an ideal place to do so."
    • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds, like Deerlick Creek, are only open from early March to late November. Make sure to check the season before planning your trip.
    • Noise Levels: Campers have reported noise issues at certain times, especially during holidays. One visitor at Birmingham South RV Park mentioned, "It was noisy at night with some folks partying."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or sports areas. A family at Birmingham South RV Park enjoyed "movie night, coffee and donuts" during their stay.
    • Bring Your Own Firewood: At places like Payne Lake East Side, it's a good idea to bring your own firewood, as one camper noted, "As far as we could tell, there was nowhere at the campground to purchase bundles of firewood."
    • Plan for Weather: Be prepared for humidity and heat, especially in summer. A visitor at Lake Lurleen State Park Campground mentioned, "It was hot and very humid during the day."

    Tips from RVers

    • Check Site Sizes: If you're bringing a big rig, make sure to choose a campground with spacious sites. A camper at Deerlick Creek advised, "If you have a rig longer than 30ft and want room to breathe, get a pull-through site."
    • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. A visitor at Hoover Met Complex RV Park appreciated the "easy hooks ups and good WiFi available."
    • Be Mindful of Noise: Some RV parks, like Birmingham South RV Park, can be noisy due to their location. One camper said, "I dislike speed bumps in a parking lot, and I definitely am not a fan of them in RV parks."

    Camping near Peterson, Alabama, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What camping is available near Peterson, AL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, Peterson, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 57 campgrounds and RV parks near Peterson, AL and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

    • Which is the most popular campground near Peterson, AL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Peterson, AL is Deerlick Creek with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.

    • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Peterson, AL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Peterson, AL.

    • What parks are near Peterson, AL?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Peterson, AL that allow camping, notably Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and National Forests in Alabama.