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Oak Mountain State Park Campground and Glamp Lakeside provide upscale outdoor accommodations for those seeking comfort in nature near Stanton, Alabama. Oak Mountain offers glamping yurts with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control systems. The spacious yurts provide a blend of rustic charm and luxury, with private entrances and easy access to park facilities. Glamp Lakeside features exclusive waterfront accommodations with picnic areas, drinking water, and permitted fires for evening ambiance. Both locations maintain tranquil settings while providing essential comforts that traditional camping lacks. According to a camper, "This is a great campsite. You might need four-wheel-drive to get up to the ruins, but maybe not. Mary the caretaker of the area could easily tell you and is very helpful."
Guests at these glamping destinations enjoy proximity to numerous outdoor activities while returning to comfortable accommodations. The Pinhoti Trail access at Weogufka State Forest allows glampers to combine hiking adventures with cozy overnight stays. Oak Mountain provides seasonal swimming opportunities with trails and picnic facilities surrounding the glamping areas. Visitors can explore nearby Montgomery attractions, returning to their climate-controlled accommodations afterward. The lakeside setting at Glamp Lakeside offers serene water views and fishing opportunities without sacrificing comfort. One visitor noted, "We had a wonderful time at this campground. Peaceful and spacious. We will definitely be back!" Reservations are recommended, particularly during peak seasons when these distinctive glamping pods and canvas accommodations fill quickly.
"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."
"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."
"Driving up to this campground, I almost turned around. But, getting here, I am so glad we didn't!"
"We stayed in the Antioch loop on site 93. The site was super close to 92 and 94. We felt we had no personal space."
from $28 - $34 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful flowers, more trees than I have ever seen in a campground, fenced dog park, seasonal pool, bathrooms with a shower, large laundry room/sitting area at the front of the park, book/DVD swap, second"
"We had full hook up, a picnic table & there is a small clean restroom near the pool if needed along with a laundry room & place to sit inside if it's hot out. "
"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."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"We did not check out the bathrooms or laundry facilities, but there are several of them."
"This is a review for the backpacking shelter located along the Pinhoti trail in Weogufka State Forest."
"Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930’s."
"The staff was very nice and accommodating! They patrolled the grounds on golf carts frequently."
"Ultra clean Good Sam campground located just off I-65. Staff was wonderful and engaging. Expect a former Marine to escort you to your site, rain or shine."
from $30 - $35 / night
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LegendDriving up to this campground, I almost turned around. But, getting here, I am so glad we didn't! Our site, #34 on the Catoma side, was perfectly level, easy to back in, and a lot of personal space between campers. The view is amazing! The water is right behind us! We have full hookups here, which makes it so easy. There is a small playground area for the kids and a bath house within walking distance.
GuideWe stayed in the Antioch loop on site 93. The site was super close to 92 and 94. We felt we had no personal space. A couple kept walking through our campsite to get to a boat they had parked at our site. I love rustic but Antioch was not rustic, it was over grown and did not look maintained. We think they are letting the Antioch loop go. If that something you like, over grown and close, Antioch loop is for you. We do plan to come back and will try out the Catoma Loop. Catoma Loop looks more like what we enjoy; spaced out, maintained and welcoming.
TravelerI stayed here for 8 weeks while travel nursing at a local hospital. I had previously moved from another campground I did not feel safe at. Boy was this place a breath of fresh air! The staff was very nice and accommodating! They patrolled the grounds on golf carts frequently. There are only two single serve bathrooms with showers on site, but they were well maintained and also had heat lamps for the wintertime. The laundry room was small with only two slightly dated washers and dryers, but they got the job done. You just had to time it to get in the queue. Each site had a picnic table, but sadly not all of them had fire pit rings. Mine was one that did not. All of the sites were gravel paved, but they were very level. The staff works hard to upkeep the sites by delivering fresh gravel to sites with a tractor when campers leave. The staff was very kind to come by and warn us when we were expecting freezing temps to help prevent our pipes from freezing. They even carried my trash bag up to the dumpster once on their golf cart so I wouldn’t have to! My biggest complaint here was the spotty WiFi, but that’s to be expected at most parks. This park is right up the street from Alabama Safari Park, and there are a few restaurants up the road near the interstate. Overall, I highly recommend this park! Loved staying here, and would definitely return again! It’s a quick hop on the interstate to get to Montgomery or Prattville.
GuideStayed in the Antioch Loop (older section). The sites are a nice size with gravel. Water and electric. Lots of trees and shade. Nice playground and air conditioned shower house. Saw laundry was available but didn’t use. Lots of Spanish moss. The downside, Saturday night race nearby was really loud. I wasn’t terribly bothered but some people might be. Check the raceway schedule before you book.
GuideMy 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. Beach area was not crowded but me most enjoyed the doc where my kids could jump off. I swam as well and loved it. View of the mountains was very nice.
We cooked dinner at our tent and scored a spot very close to the bath house which included a utility closet with a sink for cleaning dishes, etc. Tent site was well marked and orderly. Including a fire pit with grill attachment. Beautiful canopy of trees making for great shade. Beautiful evening, very quiet and orderly.
Enjoyed cooking breakfast the next morning followed by hiking and a trip to Peavine Falls. Very nice and highly recommended.
Staffing at Oak Mtn was great. Plenty of folks patrolling and looking after the camping community ☀️⛺️
LegendPROS
Senior discount
Reserved 363 days prior to arriving
Very friendly check in staff H
Huge park…very nicely landscaped and neatly mowed
Quiet
Regularly saw ranger driving through campground
A30 level site and nearly full shade coverage
Moveable wooden and metal picnic table
Metal fire pit with cooking grate
Campfire wood for sale at park office
Don’t miss the TREE TOP NATURE TRAIL!
Good food at The Grille at Oak Mountain State Park inside the Pro Shop at The Oaks Golf Course
All major shopping and eateries just beyond the park boundaries in Pelham, Hoover and Birmingham
CONS
$5 reservation fee for making my own on-line reservation
Street lights throughout campground
Toilet/shower facility heavily used which badly needs updating
Campground trash dumpsters are beyond the campground gate…not walkable
Poor signage upon entering Park. We stopped at the first building on the right, as it was marked RANGER OFFICE with a large, rig-friendly parking area, but it was not a check-in for campers. Then we went through another gate on the main roadway and it wasn’t the campground check-in either. Campground directional signs after we got through that gate. Glad we didn’t arrive in the dark!
Limited and very tight rig parking at campground gate check-in
No notice by park on the south entrance roadwork and roundabout construction...horribly tight to maneuver... recommend North entrance/exit until construction is completed…that’s how we departed.
Never saw a camp host
No WiFi
2 bars Verizon
RangerUltra clean Good Sam campground located just off I-65. Staff was wonderful and engaging. Expect a former Marine to escort you to your site, rain or shine. It was pouring buckets when we arrived and he insisted on taking us literally across the street from the camp store to ensure we had everything we needed.
All lots appeared to be pull thru and level. Due to rain, we kept our Airstream connected to the truck and just connected water and electricity. Leveling was minimal (fore/aft) with no need for blocks or boards.
Recommend staying in sites closer to camp store, as they are farthest from interstate. We barely heard it from site 2.
Laundry room was clean and available to wash/dry lots of towels due to rain and wet dog. Water pressure in campground is 80 psi.
Large fenced dog park at north end and plenty of green space for walking your puppy. Just be aware there are rabbits all over the place.
Propane is available on site and the camp store has a little bit of everything. And there’s a Love’s truck stop at the exit as well.
Great spot for an overnight stay on your trip. You won’t find a nicer staff or a cleaner campground!a
RangerMy husband's job requires constant travel. We stayed here for five weeks for a job in Selma. I absolutely LOVED this campground! GiGi and Don work tirelessly six days a week. If there were 8 days in a week, they would work 7. Beautiful flowers, more trees than I have ever seen in a campground, fenced dog park, seasonal pool, bathrooms with a shower, large laundry room/sitting area at the front of the park, book/DVD swap, second laundry room being renovated at the back of the park, propane filled on site and safe walking within the park (hills). Some road noise but not obnoxious. Will absolutely stay here again if we are in the area.
GuideWe just stayed here overnight on our way to Destin, Fl. I liked this campground our site was very spacious. It had a concrete pad a graveled area too. Each site had a picnic table, a grill and a fire pit. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers were individual small rooms on the end of the bath houses. The water was hot in the showers. I did not notice any bugs or cobwebs in the bathrooms.
Situated in central Alabama approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham, Stanton offers camping experiences amid a landscape of rolling hills and temperate mixed forests. The area contains several waterways including Hatchet Creek and the Coosa River, with elevations ranging from 400-600 feet above sea level. Year-round camping is possible with mild winters and humid summers that typically reach 90°F in July and August.
Mountain biking at Oak Mountain State Park: Oak Mountain provides a network of biking trails for various skill levels. The park offers rental equipment at reasonable rates for those without their own bikes. "This place has everything, mtn bike, gravel bike, trail running, road running, road biking, golf, equestrian, sailing and fishing," notes Soren B., who stayed at Oak Mountain State Park Campground.
Hiking the Pinhoti Trail: Access the southern terminus of this long-distance trail at Weogufka State Forest, with primitive camping options along the route. A shelter is available for backpackers. According to Ro J., who visited Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn, it offers "Access to southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. CCC tower and cabins from 1930's."
Water activities on local lakes: Many campgrounds near Stanton offer swimming, fishing, and boating. "The lake near our site was a nice place for a dip," shares Denise K. about Gunter Hill. Several sites have direct water access for campers, making shoreline activities convenient during warmer months.
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the spacious layout at many campgrounds near Stanton. "The sites are well placed and spread out so you don't feel like you're right on top of the campers next to you," notes Steve D. from Kountry Air RV Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses and common areas consistently receive positive mentions in reviews. "Remodeled bathhouses as well and kept clean even on a busy July 4th weekend," reports Melinda S. about Oak Mountain State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities to observe local fauna. "We watched deer almost tamely walking around the campground," writes Don K. who stayed at Deerlick Creek, highlighting the peaceful coexistence with nature that many campsites offer.
Seasonal considerations: Summer heat and humidity can be intense from June through August. Some water features may be unavailable in cooler months. "The beach was closed when we went but we still enjoyed all the trails and basketball goal," mentions Meredith M. about her experience at Deerlick Creek.
Reservation planning: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially during weekends and holidays. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly for sites with specific amenities or premium views. "We booked sites with friends months ago for a one night stay," shares Rick G. about securing waterfront sites at Gunter Hill.
Cell reception varies: While some campgrounds offer WiFi, cellular coverage can be spotty in more remote areas. "It has wifi throughout and almost everywhere in the park has cell reception," reports a camper about Oak Mountain State Park, though this level of connectivity isn't universal across all camping options near Stanton.
Look for playgrounds: Several campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas with equipment. "They had two play areas with balls and other toys for the kids," notes Suzanne Z. about her stay at Deerlick Creek, making it ideal for families with younger children.
Educational opportunities: Some locations offer nature programming or interactive displays about local ecology. The Alabama Safari Park near Montgomery South RV Park provides a family-friendly activity. As Kristen M. suggests, "If you are trying to burn time with kids, the safari park is nearby and was a great way to burn some energy."
Safe swimming options: Many glamping options close to Stanton, Alabama feature designated swimming areas with gentler shorelines. "Campground was great. Our site on the lake was beautiful and had ducks came right up to our site," shares maureen L. about her experience, highlighting the kid-friendly water access.
Level sites: Many campgrounds offer concrete pads that require minimal adjustment. "All lots appeared to be pull thru and level. Due to rain, we kept our Airstream connected to the truck and just connected water and electricity. Leveling was minimal (fore/aft) with no need for blocks or boards," reports a reviewer about their stay at Gunter Hill.
Utility placement: Check hookup locations before selecting sites. "The utilities are in the middle of the pad. We were able to position so we could get to both black tanks with a 10' sewer hose," notes MickandKarla W. about their experience, suggesting that standard equipment lengths are typically sufficient.
Water pressure awareness: Some campgrounds have high water pressure that may require regulators. "Water pressure in campground is 80 psi," mentions a camper, highlighting the importance of bringing appropriate equipment to protect RV plumbing systems.
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