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Glamping near Spring Garden, AL
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Oak Mountain State Park Campground near Pelham has several glamping options, including yurts and modern canvas accommodations for visitors seeking comfort in nature. Just 33 miles from Spring Garden, this park combines wilderness immersion with upscale amenities including comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control. The Ridge Outdoor Resort, another noteworthy glamping destination, features luxury domes with private decks overlooking the surrounding woodland. Both locations provide fully-furnished accommodations with kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms, and premium bedding. Clear Creek Cove RV Resort adds diversity to the area's glamping scene with waterfront yurts equipped with modern conveniences. "Very nice and highly recommended. Beautiful evening, very quiet and orderly," noted one visitor about their glamping experience in the area.
Hiking trails weave throughout the glamping properties, with Oak Mountain offering more than 25 miles of maintained paths suitable for all skill levels. Water activities are abundant, as many glamping sites sit near lakes or rivers where kayaking, swimming, and fishing are popular diversions. Beyond the campground boundaries, guests can explore Natural Bridge Park, Dismals Canyon with its rare bioluminescent dismalites, and the Houston Jail historical landmark—all within a 30-mile radius of most glamping sites. Bohamia, a smaller glamping retreat with just 15 sites, emphasizes intimate nature experiences with thoughtfully designed safari tents and outdoor gathering areas. According to a camper, "Beautiful park and very well kept. If you can't find something to do here you aren't looking. Just a beautiful park!"
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Spring Garden (13)
1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground
"My 3 kids and I pitched a tent at the camp ground and then took a dip in the lake. Lake was a short walk from our tent, we stayed an hour and all enjoyed the refreshing water."
"There was a sturdy fire ring with grill at every site. NOTE: ALL tent sites in this campground are considered walk-in only, meaning that you can't drive right into the site with your car."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
2. The Ridge Outdoor Resort
"There are dirt bike trails, a zip line, an air soft course, a pond, and stunning views of the valley below."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $5 / night
3. Clear Creek Recreation Area
"Very spacious with a huge fire pit. Easy walking distance to bathhouse. Great hiking as well. Day use area was closed due to pandemic."
"We stayed on site 101 on Bear Loop. Clear Creek was a beautiful and quiet facility. Staff was kind and helpful."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $38 - $85 / night
4. Deerlick Creek
"Two night stay on site 39. Love the large sites that are nicely separated from neighboring sites and overlook the water. Friendly staff and clean bathhouse."
"Water and Electric for 28.00 a night . Every site has a grill , fire ring , picnic table and table. Some have decks."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $20 - $30 / night
5. Corinth Recreation Area
"I arrived without a reservation trying to get one of the first come first serve spots. There is a gate without intercom, so you can’t just drive up."
"Well designed campground in the hills of Northern Alabama. Sites are well spaced. Well maintained. The lake is pretty. Each site has fire pit and table."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $58 / night
6. Clear Creek Cove RV Resort
"This campground is set up mostly for people who either want a long term space for their RV or to stay in a yurt for a couple of nights."
Check Availabilityfrom $99 - $150 / night
7. Rolling Hills RV Park
"We did not check out the bathrooms or laundry facilities, but there are several of them."
8. Bohamia
"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."
"The bath house was just finished and although there were no hammock sites as of yet, Leigh drove us around the campground and to help us locate the best spot. "
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $99 / night
9. Peach Queen Campground
"The staff here is wonderful. They've helped us adjust to full time RV Life over that past 4 months. The residents here are very friendly as well."
"We stayed one night and only saw the staff once to pay heading out, friendly people. Didn't use the showers, restrooms, or pool, but saw them."
10. The Cove RV Resort and Campground
"This place has a pretty spring fed lake and a pool. Very clean and an attentive staff."
"This place is conveniently right off the interstate, but still tucked away enough that it's quiet."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $38 / night
Drive Time
- 11 min from Birmingham, AL
- 51 min from Gadsden, AL
- 1 hr 1 min from Anniston, AL
- 1 hr 21 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
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Glamping Reviews near Spring Garden, AL
213 Reviews of 13 Spring Garden Campgrounds
Phillip F.
TravelerBohamia
Mini wonderland
Stayed a few nights at the top end of the primitive sites by the pond. Very nice and well kept campground!! From Easy trails that lead to the river and beautiful waterfalls to pond fishing with my girlfriend and dog. This place was met all of our needs.
- JJeremy H.
GuideOak Mountain State Park Campground
Good Weekend Spot
Oak Mountain State Park is a great spot for a weekend tent camping trip. The campground is convenient, the park is beautiful, and there’s plenty to do during the day, especially if you enjoy hiking, biking, or just spending time outdoors. For a two- or three-night trip, I think it’s a really good option. That said, I’m not sure I would want to stay much longer than a weekend. The campground works well as a home base for exploring the park, but for an extended camping trip, I’d probably look for somewhere a little more scenic, secluded, or relaxing. Overall, I’d definitely come back for a weekend getaway. Oak Mountain has a lot to offer, and it’s an easy place to get outside without having to plan a major trip.
- LLaura H.
RangerOak Mountain State Park Campground
Awesome place!
Spacious sites. Well maintained facilities. The hiking is wonderful. Wish we would have stayed longer.
- TTroy S.Scout
Oak Mountain State Park Campground
Great campground
Very nice campsites, great facilities, WiFi strength excellent and plenty of things to do.
B2B Data P.ScoutOak Mountain State Park Campground
The park features a pump track and BMX course
The park features a pump track and BMX course, Flipside Watersports cable wakeboarding, inflatable aquapark obstacle course, marina rentals, basketball courts, pickleball court, nature programs, Peavine Falls, Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, two beaches and swimming areas, six fishing lakes, picnic areas, playground, pickleball court, archery range, Alabama Wildlife Center, and horseback riding facilities. Make your plans today!
- cceleste D.Scout
The Cove RV Resort and Campground
Great campground!
This place has a pretty spring fed lake and a pool. Very clean and an attentive staff.
- RRod A.Ranger
Oak Mountain State Park Campground
Great Campground Near I-65
lots of trails. Upgraded sites, new bathhouse, pet friendly, full hook up at some sites. It’s site A09 the site sloped downward, which caused the trailers sewer connection to be lower than the dump site. As far enough away from the interstate that you don’t hear the road noise you’re surrounded by woods and hills. Will stay here again.
- JJeremy W.Scout
Oak Mountain State Park Campground
Great camping
We have camped at oak mountain multiple times sites and facilities are great. Looking forward to visiting since they did the remodel.
Guide to Spring Garden
Oak Mountain State Park provides a convenient glamping base for exploring the Spring Garden area, located about 90 miles west of the park. Spring Garden sits in northeastern Alabama at approximately 650 feet elevation, with surrounding mountains rising to over 1,200 feet. The region experiences moderate rainfall year-round and maintains camping-friendly temperatures from March through November.
What to do
Hiking at Deerlick Creek: The campground features a 1/2 mile asphalt walking trail and a hiking trail with hills and valleys along the lake. "Hiking trail with hills and valleys skirting the lake. Boat ramp with easy access to the lake. Convenient access to Tuscaloosa for supplies, eating or just a change of scenery," notes Eric H. about Deerlick Creek.
Mountain biking opportunities: The trail system at Weogufka State Forest connects to the southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. "Simple and enjoyable. Caretaker and author Sunny Eberhart (Nimblewill Nomad) is wonderful to talk to. Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930's," says Ro J. about Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn.
Water activities beyond swimming: Smith Lake offers excellent fishing and boating conditions. "This campground became one of my favorite AL camping spots! We stayed in site 17 on the Fox loop. It's right on the water and couldn't have been more perfect!! There's even a beach nearby for people to swim, if you like lake swimming!" explains Rebekah C. about Clear Creek Recreation Area.
What campers like
Renovated facilities: Many campgrounds have received recent upgrades. "They put a massive amount of money into updating this place. This is the #1 best state park campground I have ever been at. It has wifi throughout and almost everywhere in the park has cell reception," mentions Soren B. about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.
Privacy between sites: Campgrounds offer varying levels of seclusion. "Private and secluded! All spots r shady. Great level campsites..all campsites r gated. Nice swimming area. Great hiking and waterfalls on the most beautiful lake in the US!" states Tanya A. about Clear Creek Recreation Area.
Year-round accessibility: Most area campgrounds remain open throughout the year. "The sites were level and private, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We watched deer almost tamely walking around the campground," notes Don K. about Deerlick Creek.
What you should know
Bath house availability: Some facilities may be limited seasonally. "They are only keeping open one bathroom at a time, so you have to pick and choose your site when you don't have a built in bathroom(teardrop camper). The hosts keep the bathrooms very clean, and all of them are very nice," advises D.W. L. about Clear Creek Recreation Area.
Reservation considerations: Peak times can be challenging for securing spots. "Reserved 363 days prior to arriving. Very friendly check in staff. Huge park…very nicely landscaped and neatly mowed," says Napunani about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.
Cell service variability: Coverage differs across campgrounds. "No WiFi, but good cell signal with Verizon throughout the park. No camp store, but convenient and grocery stores about 15 minutes away," reports Steve V. about Deerlick Creek.
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