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Best Glamping near Scottsboro, AL

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Lake Guntersville State Park Campground brings upscale glamping accommodations to the shores of Alabama's largest lake. The property houses luxury canvas cabins and premium glamping structures just steps from the water, complete with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and access to immaculate bathhouses. According to a camper, "The primitive section is quite nice looking and right on the waterfront," though these premium sites offer more amenities than standard primitive camping. Honeycomb Campground also features glamping options near Scottsboro, with units that include drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables. TGL Adventures rounds out the local glamping scene with its collection of yurts and premium canvas tents on their 8-site property, equipped with modern toilets, showers, and picnic areas, all situated to maximize lake views.

Wildlife viewing and water recreation form the cornerstone of the glamping experience in this region. Lake Guntersville State Park's expansive shoreline creates ideal conditions for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. One reviewer highlighted, "Tons of wild life and fishing. Plenty for the kids. Amazing place to stay." Glamping guests enjoy access to hiking and biking trails throughout the park system, with multiple trails suitable for various skill levels. The surrounding mountains provide scenic backdrops for photography and exploration. Seasonal activities include eagle watching in winter months and swimming during summer. Many glamping sites allow alcohol, making sunset lake views particularly enjoyable for adults. The nearby town of Guntersville offers additional dining options and shopping when guests want to venture beyond their luxury outdoor accommodations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Scottsboro, Alabama (21)

    1. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "Most sites include view of lake Guntersville. Several things to do here... Mountain bike, hike, fish, beach with volleyball, golf. Deer usually visit the campground several times a day."

    "Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water."

    2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "The East Rim is located on the main park road and about 5 minutes walk from the Trail Heads. Your camper is on display for all the day trippers but TOTALLY WORTH IT for the majestic views!"

    "Our backcountry campground had a fire pit and even a picnic table, and was nestled beside a babbling brook. We set up our tents, hung our hammocks and got cooking as soon as we arrived."

    3. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 534-6589

    $14 - $30 / night

    "Check-in is at the camp store if you arrive during store hours or with camp host if you arrive after hours. We stayed on site 24, which had complete shade throughout the day."

    "When I called Saturday morning to check on availability for that evening, I was told only primitive sites were available which would have been ok for a one night stay but upon arrival, we were told you"

    4. Honeycomb Campground

    18 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 582-9884

    "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"

    "This campground is located on Lake Guntersville. There are plenty of sites with trees for shade and hammocking. Clean bathrooms and showers. Water and electric at all sites. Dump station."

    5. Wills Creek RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Fort Payne, AL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 845-6703

    "Quiet RV park close to Ft Payne and surrounding parks such as Desoto state Park. Close to Little River Canyon waterfall among others. (A must see)."

    "Its not a 5 star ultra luxurious ultra posh rv resort but its still amazing. The people that are managing it are great and very helpful."

    6. Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    26 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 661-7655

    "It has a large although dated pool with minimal seating and no shade, there is a pavilion with shade on the other side of the pool fence. The dog park is large but all gravel with no grass or dirt."

    "Quiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff."

    7. Marion County Park

    27 Reviews
    Jasper, TN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 942-6653

    "Tent camping along the edge of the river. Fire pits or grills, picnic tables, clean bathroom, and hot showers. If you are a light sleeper, the traffic noise from the highway might be disturbing."

    "Water and electric at site and dump site (didn’t use)."

    8. TGL Adventures

    2 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    24 miles
    +1 (256) 693-3693

    $25 - $250 / night

    "We arrived at our tents and hammocks up and then just relaxed a bit. We ended up fishing til daylight because the river was physically only 10 steps from our tents."

    9. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-3536

    "We stayed in lot 59 which while not lakefront, it’s situated in a triangular spot right at the entrance with plenty of space for full setup. Picnic table and campfire grill also on site."

    "It is 8 miles from the state park but it is right on the lake and the other one is not. There is a boat launch right next to the campground too.

    This campground has mostly shady sites."

    10. Sharon Johnston Park

    3 Reviews
    Union Grove, AL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 379-2868

    "We've enjoyed many picnics and birthday parties in the group pavilions, as well as enjoyed the campgrounds. The park is about 200 acres and the RV sites are located through gate one."

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  • R
    Jul. 6, 2019

    River Rocks Landing

    Really great place!

    So many things are fantastic about this place. It’s close to the interstate (easy to get to), is mostly surrounded with water (and there are big swings to sit and enjoy the water views), has 3 clean pools (one an infinity pool) and an amazing splash pad, has a laundry, hosts are super friendly and upbeat, it’s clean, showers and restrooms are air conditioned, well lit and clean, well behaved pets are allowed. It would be especially fantastic for folks that are traveling with small children (up to young teens) or with no children. The only thing that we wished for were bigger sites. The sites around the water are very large and beautiful, so I’m referring to the interior ones. Ours would have been narrow for a pop up (all other RVs there were conventional hard sided self contained ones), except that the host put us in one with another empty one next to it (see how thoughtful and accommodating they are!) The gate is locked after 8pm, but you can get a key for a deposit of $10, which you get back when you leave. This means it is pretty secure at night. Lots of folks come and stay for several days, and return year after year, but ours was just an overnight, on our way home from the beach. We have a very good impression of this place.

  • jessica O.
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Those views tho

    Incredible views at a great state park! Stayed three nights over Easter Weekend in the East Rim. The East Rim is located on the main park road and about 5 minutes walk from the Trail Heads. Your camper is on display for all the day trippers but TOTALLY WORTH IT for the majestic views! Your afternoon stroll includes 2 waterfalls, multiple overlooks, woodlands, and gorgeous canyons. We drove over to the West Rim and it was much more woodsy and secluded, but we were there for the walking so did not mind the activity and open sites of the East Rim.

    Bathhouse was tidy, stocked, and heated. Could use a deep cleaning, but nothing that was unsanitary. Super hot showers! Washing machine had been removed but did have a sink to hand-wash and a dryer. Each bathhouse in the West Rim was supposed to have laundry as well so could drive over if necessary.

    Our site did have plastic and debris scattered around including inside the fire pit, so we left it cleaner than we found it.

    Loved the fact that they had aluminum recycling!

    The surroundings absolutely deserve 5 stars, just docking one for the trash left at the site. Will be back to tackle more of the trails!

  • Bianca B.
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    Great lakefront campground

    We stayed in lot 59 which while not lakefront, it’s situated in a triangular spot right at the entrance with plenty of space for full setup. Picnic table and campfire grill also on site. Bathhouse was clean and the dogs had plenty of shoreline to run on. Would return!

  • Anna M.
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Backcountry Camping That's Nicely Balanced

    One of my favorite campgrounds in Georgia is at Cloudland Canyon State Park. A small hike from the parking area, there's plenty of space in these woods for a quaint and quiet stay. Our backcountry campground had a fire pit and even a picnic table, and was nestled beside a babbling brook. We set up our tents, hung our hammocks and got cooking as soon as we arrived. The next morning, the sun's early rays could be seen from our tent opening, making for an epic start to the day. There are outhouses nearby and the visitor's center is only a few minutes' drive away if anyone in your camping party desires running water. A great balance! All the hikes around Cloudland are winners, and you can easily spend the weekend there.

  • Doreen M.
    Jun. 2, 2022

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    Clean, well-maintained, phenomenal scenery

    Some sites are a bit close together, others are more private. We were on 29. A bit close to neighbor. Separate fire pit area with separate grill was a nice feature. Very nice to have electric and water on site. So many hiking trails. Very well maintained and marked but lots of stairs. Trail maps however not the best. Cherokee Falls is beautiful.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2023

    Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    Nice but not welcoming

    This is a nice spot with decent sites. It has a large although dated pool with minimal seating and no shade, there is a pavilion with shade on the other side of the pool fence. The dog park is large but all gravel with no grass or dirt. There is a jump pillow which the kids enjoyed. The real downfall to this KOA is the not welcoming and unfriendly staff. The check in process felt aggressive and any encounter with staff that I was involved in or witnessed was not very friendly at all.

  • Deborah H.
    Aug. 28, 2018

    Marion County Park

    Beautiful campsite!

    Clean, and well maintained. Tent camping along the edge of the river. Fire pits or grills, picnic tables, clean bathroom, and hot showers. If you are a light sleeper, the traffic noise from the highway might be disturbing. Good fishing. It was a nice overnighter on our way North.

  • Suzie K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 23, 2025

    Tennessee Wall Camp

    Beautiful sites, close quarters with other campers

    We really enjoyed our night tent camping here. There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing. Plety of firewood to collect on site. There was another group of campers at a spot fairly close to us making some noise, but not too late into the night. With respectful campers nearby, this is a great spot to spend a relaxing night.

  • Lily H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    One of my Favs!

    Such a great little campground! The sites are spaced out enough that you can kinda see other sites, but you're not all on top of each other. Most sites are a reasonable distance from the bathroom and parking lot. Sites further from both are more private. The trail to the sites also connects to several other trails in the park, so you can hike straight from your campsite to the falls. Pets are allowed, picnic tables and fire pits provided. Sloped sites have a level tent pad as well. would highly recommend!!

Guide to Scottsboro

Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest reservoir with over 69,000 acres of water surface and 170 miles of shoreline, making it a hub for outdoor recreation and camping near Scottsboro. The area sits at approximately 600 feet elevation with moderate humidity and temperatures that range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though fall brings the most comfortable camping conditions.

What to do

Eagle watching: January-February: Monte Sano State Park offers excellent vantage points for viewing migrating bald eagles. According to Brad W., "Great mountainous drive to get to the entrance of the park. Right on the banks of Guntersville lake which has great fishing and watersports."

Mountain biking: 20+ miles of trails: The terrain near Scottsboro features technical rocky sections and flowing trails. "The hiking is moderate to extreme up and down some interesting rock formations. The mountain bikers and bikers seem to enjoy themselves too, flying down the closed roadway," notes Shelly S. about the local trails.

Boat rental: $50-150 per day: Several marinas near Honeycomb Campground offer pontoon and fishing boat rentals. "This campground is located on Lake Guntersville. There are plenty of sites with trees for shade and hammocking," reports Malissa R.

Cave exploration: April-October: The region contains numerous limestone caves with guided tours available for $15-25 per person. According to G F., "The Cave tour is a must, but prepare to get dirty."

What campers like

Waterfront access: Many sites at Tims Ford State Park's Fairview Campground provide direct water access. "Great campground on the water and spacious sites. Water access at your campsite to swim or kayak," says Clinton N.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses and grounds. "The showerhouse has a pay washer and dryer in the front. Older building but well maintained," notes Shelly S. at Monte Sano State Park.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dawn and dusk offer prime wildlife spotting times. "This campground is great for families, couples, singles, whatever! Whether you're tent camping or have an RV this place is for you," mentions Jordan P. about Honeycomb Campground.

Affordable rates: $20-45 per night: Most campgrounds in the area offer reasonable pricing for standard sites. "Affordable.... could be a little better maintained. Overall pretty good for a weekend get away," reports Jeff W. about Marion County Park.

What you should know

Limited shade at some sites: Several campgrounds lost trees to tornadoes. "A few years ago a tornado took out a lot of the big pines so it's a bit hot with very little shade. But it's still the best place to camp around Guntersville!" explains Greg H.

Cell service varies by location: Service ranges from strong to non-existent depending on campground location. Verizon typically has the best coverage in the area.

Reserve waterfront sites 3-6 months ahead: Premium locations at Cloudland Canyon State Park book quickly. "The park can be spoken of in two separate sections; the East Rim and the West Rim. The East Rim is home to several cabins, the group lodge, one of the full service campgrounds, and the main trailhead," details Stephanie J.

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