Best Tent Camping near Smiths Station, AL

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Best Tent Sites Near Smiths Station, Alabama (8)

    Nikki W.'s photo of tent camping at Kings Pond/ Fort Benning near Fort Benning, GA
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    Camper-submitted photo at Kings Pond/ Fort Benning near Fort Benning, GA
    Camper-submitted photo at Kings Pond/ Fort Benning near Fort Benning, GA

    1. Kings Pond/ Fort Benning

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    Fort Benning, Georgia

    King'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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    William S.'s photo of tent camping at Pine and Oak Campsite near Omaha, AL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Pine and Oak Campsite near Omaha, AL
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    Camper-submitted photo at Pine and Oak Campsite near Omaha, AL

    2. Pine and Oak Campsite

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    Omaha, Georgia

    Escape 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

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    4. Southern Harbor

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    West Point Lake, Alabama

    This recreation area is part of West Point Lake

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    Camper-submitted photo at JAM Mission near Tuskegee, AL
    Camper-submitted photo at JAM Mission near Tuskegee, AL
    Camper-submitted photo at JAM Mission near Tuskegee, AL
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    Camper-submitted photo at JAM Mission near Tuskegee, AL

    5. JAM Mission

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    Tuskegee, 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

    Tanya B.'s photo of tent camping at Piney Hills Campground near Waverly Hall, GA
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    Camper-submitted photo at Piney Hills Campground near Waverly Hall, GA

    6. Piney Hills Campground

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    Waverly Hall, Georgia

    Come pitch your tent just outside of our animal pasture with zebu cows, sheep, 5 baby goats and adults and lots of chickens. We have several sites to choose from. We are a working homestead. We are a campground in-process of being built over 100 acres, however 80 acres were just cleared but still have 10-15 acres that are wooded and ready for camping with fire pits, picnic tables and access to visit the farm animals during hours of 10am-4pm. Animal snack paks will be given to each guest at check in.

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    7. Heard WMA Campground No. 3

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    Franklin, Georgia

    Roughing 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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    Camper-submitted photo at Star Point Reserve near Dadeville, AL
    Camper-submitted photo at Star Point Reserve near Dadeville, AL
    Camper-submitted photo at Star Point Reserve near Dadeville, AL
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    8. Star Point Reserve

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    Dadeville, Alabama

    21 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

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Recent Tent Reviews near Smiths Station, Alabama

333 Reviews of 8 Smiths Station Campgrounds


  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Martin Recreation Area
    Aug. 1, 2017

    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.

  • Jackie Jr ..
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewacla State Park Campground
    Jan. 24, 2020

    Chewacla 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.

  • Joe M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Villa Campground
    Mar. 6, 2019

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from R. Shaefer Heard Campground
    Jul. 31, 2019

    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!

  • Elaine  H.
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    Jul. 31, 2019

    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!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from R. Shaefer Heard Campground
    Oct. 9, 2021

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewacla State Park Campground
    Aug. 3, 2021

    Chewacla 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.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Jun. 22, 2020

    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.
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    Sep. 2, 2019

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chewacla State Park Campground
    Jul. 22, 2016

    Chewacla 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.

  • Quade S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina
    Aug. 13, 2021

    Military 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.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Jun. 17, 2022

    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.

  • Brittany
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Mountain RV Resort
    Sep. 7, 2020

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Jun. 22, 2016

    Franklin 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.

  • Fran H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blanton Creek Campground
    Mar. 12, 2022

    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)

  • Anna R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Florence Marina State Park Campground
    Jul. 16, 2018

    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

  • Andrew W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina
    Jul. 17, 2019

    Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina

    Very nice spacious pull thru sites with full hook ups and asphalt pads. Campground is reserved for active duty, National Guard, reservists, retired, 100% DAV. And DOD Civilians at Fort Benning. 2 night minimum stay

    Very nice spacious pull thru sites on asphalt pads. Swimming pool, bait and tackle store 

    Boat launch on the Chattahoochee river. This location is owned and operated by the Ft Benning MWR  and is located just outside the gates of Ft. Benning on the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River. 72 RV Sites w 15,30, 50A/S/CATV

  • Lauren W.
    Camper-submitted photo from R. Shaefer Heard Campground
    Jul. 7, 2023

    R. 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.

  • Steve G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Walter F George Lake Bluff Creek Campground
    Nov. 18, 2022

    COE Walter F George Lake Bluff Creek Campground

    Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River

    Overall: Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River, access off AL State Rd 165. The sites are, for the most part, reasonably private with most sites being right on the water and have excellent views of Bluff Creek. Some of the campground areas were closed for the season as traffic falls off quite a bit in the Fall. Most of the campers had RVs, but there were one or two tents as well 

    Getting there: Known as Bluff Creek Park on Google maps, it is located South of Fort Benning and Fort Mitchell in the most Eastern part of Alabama. 

    Check in and staff: Check in was very easy and one can make advance reservations. We were allowed to take a quick tour to pick out a site, but did have to call the central number to pay by credit card once we had picked out a site. They have stopped putting up a note on each site and now simply issue a parking pass for your vehicle. I did have to go back to the gate to get that and while doing that the reservation was verified.  The staff were kind and very pleasant. 

    Amenities: There is a boat launch site, a fish cleaning hut, and multiple bathroom facilities. Water and electric are present at each site. 

    Bathrooms: clean, well kept. Laundry machines available. The showers had plenty of hot water and were clean. No mold or mildew. 

    Site: We had site 81. It was right on the water. There was a good size picnic table and another square table at the site. The fire pit was out near the water and there was a stand up BBQ as well. Also provided was a hanging hook for provisions. The campground was very quiet, but in the evening one often heard the chimes of a RR crossing that is just outside the park entrance. The chimes& red flashing lights go on after dark when a car approaches the tracks to make sure that the driver stops and checks for train. There are occasional low flying airplanes due to the nearby military fort.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Mar. 28, 2022

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Delanor

    This review is for FDR #115. Although small, this site has a commanding view of beautiful Lake Delanor. The state park allows 2 tents per site, and we couldn’t have fit 3 anyway. There was just enough room for our Tahoe in the parking area next to the tent pad. Our family enjoyed fishing, walking through the park, and visiting Dowdell’s Knob. We cooked all our meals on our grill and Coleman stove. The picnic table is large and is positioned on a new balcony area, apparently just renovated. The bathhouses are very nice and having a hot shower while camping is really fantastic. Almost every site was occupied during the weekend we were visiting and save a few loud campers on Saturday night, likely off the grid at one of the primitive sites, the main campground was absolutely quiet after 10:00 PM. Some Canadian geese and turtles visited us. The lake itself is stocked with bass and bluegill but no one was really biting. Lovely to sip on your coffee and watch the fog lift off the lake. This state park is a treasure. We loved it and hope to return someday.

  • Nathaniel P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground
    Mar. 13, 2021

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Very well kept

    Really clean. Plenty of bath houses. A number of sites directly on the lake are tent only, or very very small pull behinds. Lots of hiking but its not marked out very well. Especially if GPS brings you in the back entrance. The center to check in is about 1.5 miles from there and no signs clearly tell you were to go. But otherwise this is a beautiful place.


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