Best Tent Camping near Pinson, AL

Recent Tent Reviews in Pinson

333 Reviews of 7 Pinson Campgrounds

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  Hunter K.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 15, 2024

  Oak Mountain State Park Campground

  Wonderful updates

  I grew up near oak mountain and it’s always been a decent campground for the price. After we purchased our first camper this summer we decided to go give it a shot at Oak Mountain before we went further out. We were unaware that they had completely revamped the entire place. The bathhouses were awesome and clean as were the laundry rooms. They had plenty of supplies in the store if you forgot something. We will be returning during the fall. Sites are pretty spacious and well maintained.

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  Joshua D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 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.

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  Blaney's C.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Weather Warrior Media -.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Hollins Hunting Camp

  Average but good

  This has a good road and decent open spots to set-up. Overlanders (w/rtt) will be the most happy. Open areas have tall grass a but, but some have enough pine trees the pine needles make for better ground camping. Small camper trailers could probably make it too. Just be mindful of turn around spots.

  I arrived late so harder to find spots. Mid-week so no one else here.

  -Lacked good signage on the last turn. -No facilities (as expected) -Open to sky (took awesome star pics here)

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  Michael C.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Lance B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 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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  Kelsey B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2024

  Hidden Cove Thousand Trails

  Great park

  We love this park but it is about 45 minutes from a town with a good grocery store or restaurants.

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  Cherie M.

  Scout

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Mainly RVs

  This is a beautiful place. If you’re looking for more primitive and secluded places to camp this place is mainly for POEPLE with rvs.

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  Wendy

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Justin C.

  Traveler

  

  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 👍🏻👍🏻

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  tom J.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 16, 2024

  Corinth Recreation Area

  Overnight stay

  Excellent place for an overnight rest on trip out West. Clean, spacious rv sites, and great views of lake.

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  David S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 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.

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  Brittni F.

  Ranger

  

  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.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 16, 2023

  Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Campground

  Nice campground off hwy

  Great little campground for a two day too though looked like people for staying there for much longer.

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  Hunter B.

  Scout

  

  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!

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  Cat

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 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.

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  Belinda H.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Asher K.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2023

  Pinhoti Campsite near Clairmont Gap

  Small Ridge Campsite

  Perched along the ridge of the Pinhoti Trail, just south of Adam's Gap, this backcountry campsite promises a rewarding wilderness experience. However, there are a few things to keep in mind to make the most of your stay. First and foremost, be sure to bring an ample supply of water for this section of the trail, as there are no reliable water sources nearby for refilling. The effort is well worth it, though, as the views from this campsite are simply breathtaking, especially during certain times of the year. The most stunning vistas await you right after completing the climb up from Clairmont Gap. These panoramas make the somewhat challenging trek worthwhile, offering a sense of awe and tranquility. 

  The campsite itself, while relatively small, provides enough space for 1-2 tents and boasts an abundance of trees for those who prefer hammocks. An established fire pit is also available, providing warmth and comfort on colder nights. It's worth noting that this section of the trail is less frequented by hikers, which means fewer campsite options. To avoid getting caught hiking in the dark, it's essential to plan your stops in advance. During our recent visit, we encountered an overgrown trail filled with brambles, which slowed our progress. Keep this in mind as you prepare for your journey. 

  In summary, this backcountry campsite along the Pinhoti Trail offers a chance to immerse yourself in the wilderness and enjoy stunning ridge-top views. Remember to pack enough water, plan your stops in advance, and be prepared for some overgrown sections along the trail. Despite the challenges, the natural beauty and tranquility of this location make it a worthwhile destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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  Amy L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 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.

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  Jeremy B.

  Traveler

  

  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...

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  Allison C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2023

  Georgia Mountain RV Resort

  Amazing Campground

  We are staying here for several months as we just sold our house and will be traveling FT. Rusty and the entire team have been great to work with! The RV park is great with all the trees - they are adding another 70 sites in the back with a ton of new amenities! Washer/dryer available for $2 per load!! Only a few minutes to Guntersville and the lake! You can walk the lake, go grab a bite to eat or go down to City Harbor! We camped at Georgia Mountain RV Resort in a Fifth Wheel.

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  Donald J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2023

  Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park

  Great little campground

  Very clean well kept campground lady at campground store very nice well be going back.

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  Valerie S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2023

  Tomahawk Campground

  Primitive, but not

  Brian is a super cool guy. We are going on our 3rd week here. We had a house fire fathers day and are permanently displaced. Instead of replacing all our crap, we invested in camping. We want to travel and see our amazing country. I figured if we camped primitive, we would know how we would test and can prepare for our adventure. Brian has been very helpful and has let us do just about anything we have needed to set up and be comfortable. He does have air BNB about a hundred yards away. He has only asked that we do not interrupt that. Keep it clean and not ridiculously noisy is all he has asked. The spot we chose is closer to road. There is some noise from traffic, but we are not phased. There isn't utility hook up, but he allowed us to get water when needed. We have our 2 pups with us. They are loving this! There is a dollar general and gas stations close if we need supplies. Thanks to Brian, we have really been able to have a great test run with our camping skills. I'm really glad we found this place. Whenever we roll back through this area, this will definitely be our go to if Brian is still the owner of this property. We have really been enjoying our stay.

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  Adrienne D.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2023

  Faye Whittemore Farms Inc

  Great time!

  Lots to do and amazing trails. Helpful and friendly farmers. Clean washrooms and near campsite. No too far from town.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 7, 2023

  Quail Creek RV Resort

  Well Run Campground

  We received an email with arrival information, which stated to pick up our site and park information at the shower and laundry facility as you entered the RV Park portion of the golf resort. The information provided a campground(CG) map and our site number. We proceeded to pull through site 25 with FHUs. The site was plenty long enough to situate and disconnect for our two-night stay. Some pull-through reviews stated spacious, and I guess if you rate pad length, that could be accurate, but the sites are close together. The water pressure was excellent, and we really liked the new cedar picnic table. We noticed WiFi transponders throughout the CG. This CG has the most WiFi transponders we’ve ever seen, counting five per row of 20 campsites. The CG WiFi was pretty good, but we put up our Starlink with no problem getting a northern shot. There would not have been a problem with a southern sky shot as well. Soon after we set up, the very nice CG host/manager came by to ensure we didn’t have any issues or questions, which we did not. We got 3 bars on Verizon. The CG is fairly large, with full-time or seasonal leases. They do not have a dog park, but there are plenty of areas to walk your dog. They have dedicated spots for short-term campers. The motel and golf course facilities are adjacent and are located further back on the property. It was nice that there was a separate road to the resort area as the locals drive rapidly to and from the golf course. We played a round of golf and were surprised that the course is not very well maintained, but it does get a lot of play. The CG and the golf course are actually separate entities even though they are co-located. Drove the 15 minutes into Hartselle and were pleasantly surprised by amenities such as the Walmart and especially a very nice, well-stocked Krogers. We enjoyed our stay at this very nice CG.

  Tip: Go left at the stop sign on Mt. Zion Rd from Nat Key Rd when departing the CG! When we departed, heading back towards the interstate, you come to a stop sign. Our RV GPS and Waze wanted us to turn right on Mt. Zion Rd instead of going left as we did when we arrived. We took the right turn, and about the time the trailer swung, we saw the drop-off into the ditch, and the driver’s side wheels went into it, knocking off a snap pad. We stopped at the old country store parking lot at the next turn and checked for damage. Thank goodness we only lost a snap pad.

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  Rick E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 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.

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  kristen A.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Choccolocco Creek Campground

  A lovely little find!

  Needed a spot to kill a couple of nights before heading north to Nashville and found this spot- what a gem! John is a fantastic host and clearly loves this spot- it’s super well cared for and very comfortable. I’m in a tent and the convenience of having a proper bathroom/shower/LAUNDRY!! is pretty great. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.