Best Glamping near Tuscumbia, AL

Tishomingo State Park houses upscale glamping yurts surrounded by Mississippi sandstone outcroppings and spring-fed streams, while Dismals Canyon offers boutique camping experiences in their secluded Canyon Cabins. At Brush Creek Park's glamping sites, visitors enjoy lakefront accommodations with modern amenities including electric lights, hot showers, and picnic areas—all while maintaining direct access to the Tennessee River for swimming and boating. These resort-style camping options provide comfortable beds, furnished living spaces, and private fire pits that elevate the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping. The yurt rentals at Tishomingo feature electricity and furnished interiors that create a cozy atmosphere for couples and families seeking nature without sacrificing comfort. One visitor noted, "The cabins feature a generously sized kitchen, a warm and inviting living room complete with a fireplace, and two comfortable bedrooms."

The natural limestone formations surrounding these glamping accommodations create an exceptional backdrop for outdoor adventures. Hiking trails wind through Dismals Canyon where guests can participate in guided night tours to witness the rare bioluminescent "Dismalites" that glow along the canyon walls—a phenomenon found in only a few places worldwide. At Elliot Branch, lakefront canvas accommodations provide direct water access with full kitchens and modern bathrooms. These glamping sites serve as ideal basecamps for exploring nearby Bear Creek's paddling opportunities and the numerous waterfalls scattered throughout the region. According to a camper, "The scenery was absolutely amazing! We stayed under the waterfall the first night which was amazing." Each glamping location maintains proximity to local attractions, including Florence's historic downtown district just minutes from McFarland Park's upscale camping options, allowing visitors to combine boutique camping experiences with cultural exploration.

Best Glamping Sites Near Tuscumbia, Alabama (14)

    1. McFarland Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Florence, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 760-6416

    "There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other."

    "This campground is located in our hometown of Florence AL and is a Gem of a City Campground. "

    2. Tishomingo State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Tishomingo, MS
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 438-6914

    $26 / night

    "It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade."

    "They have big porches, a kitchen, bathroom, and two beds which was perfect for two couples to visit.  They are quite old, but it adds to the charm of the cabins. "

    3. Wilson Dam

    1 Review
    Muscle Shoals, AL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 882-5263

    4. Brush Creek Park

    8 Reviews
    Cherokee, AL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 760-5878

    "Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers."

    "There are picnic tables, trash cans, and portable toilets. All in all a nice spot. I had Verizon and I think I had two bars of service."

    5. J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Iuka, MS
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 423-6515

    "Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground."

    "As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it."

    6. Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Hackleburg, AL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 993-4559

    "It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise."

    "When you first arrive, you go down to the little general store that now has a cafe."

    7. David Crockett State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Lawrenceburg, TN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 762-9408

    "Has a 20 and 30 amp electric hook up and water beside. Nice fire pit and table also! Site 20 is located right beside shoal creek and with in walking distance to the restrooms and bathhouse!"

    "David Crockett State Park is near Lawrenceburg, Tn."

    8. Elliot Branch - Bear Creek Dev Auth

    1 Review
    Hodges, AL
    24 miles
    +1 (256) 332-4392

    "It is a short drive to Bear Creek if you want to kayak or canoe, but the cabins are on lakefront property and you can just jump in!  

    The cabins are clean and quiet. "

    9. Piney Grove

    11 Reviews
    Dennis, MS
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (662) 728-1134

    $28 - $36 / night

    "It was a delight to be able to put in my kayaks right at my campsite and not have to drive to a boat ramp. Each campsite has a ton of trees, which was great for our 7 hammocks."

    "Campground staff and other campers are friendly. Park attendant Bobby Owen chatted with us each morning on our walks as he made his rounds. He answered questions and made suggestions."

    10. Corinth Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Houston, AL
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (205) 300-1513

    $18 - $50 / night

    "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."

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Glamping Reviews near Tuscumbia, AL

178 Reviews of 14 Tuscumbia Campgrounds


  • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2024

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Quick night stay

    Ended up at this location after a crappy night in Alabama. It was very clean nice location. Very nice Mississippi State Park Campground. All the staff were very friendly and Gary was a great guy that we chatted with for a bit after checking in. Restrooms were clean and air conditioned. Family type campgrounds with friendly happy campers. We will be back a lot more in the future.

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 18, 2022

    Tishomingo State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    I’m so glad I’ve finally checked this campsite off the list! It is a beautiful CCC camp that was built in the 1930s. It has primitive site, hookups, cabins and wall tents. There are lots of activities to do as well. It was sad to see some of the buildings in disrepair and I wish the bathrooms could get an upgrade. Be sure to check out the swinging bridge! There’s also disk golf!

  • Michael W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2021

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Narrow sites with killer views

    The sites are rather narrow with varying sizes and locations for outdoor living space. Pay close attention to the states website regarding vehicle size maximums. As I walk through the park, it appears that all spots are full hookup and paved. We are on site 43 and anything longer than 30 ft will be pushing it. As it is, our 25ft trailer fits nicely, but the truck is parallel parked across the end of my site in order to be off the road. The picnic table is behind the camper instead of on camp side, which isn’t my favorite setup but we are making due. Some sites have metal fire rings, while others (like ours) have rock circle pits. Some campsites on the hill side have no picnic table OR fire pits. They also have almost no room to walk around the RV without tumbling down the hill. Sites 62 and 64 aren’t terrible, but everything else from 59 and up is pretty bad. 25-34 and 51-54 are short and back up to a a hill. Would be great for Class B or smaller travel trailers. Sites 10-24 are in a separate area from the rest. 35-50 are down on a low flat area near the water and are the best if you like a view of the lake.

    Bath house in our loop is clean, not completely out of date, and heated for cold weather camping. There is a small area with 2 set of pay washers/dryers and a few vending machines.

    All in all, well worth the State’s $32/night charge.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 23, 2022

    J.P. Coleman State Park Campground

    Nice Lake View...but

    PROS 

    We were able to reserve 368 days prior to arrival 

    Very friendly and helpful check-in clerk 

    Fantastic view of the lake from site 45 

    Mostly quiet except for campground party animals until 3am! 

    Concrete parking pad 

    BBQ grill 

    Fire ring constructed of concrete pavers 

    Coin-operated washers/dryers in shower/toilet facility 

    Small playground, pool and mini-golf course 

    Good jumping off point for Shiloh Battlefield 

    CONS 

    Campsite 45 was full of litter…cigarettes butts, bones, bottle caps, pieces of chalk, straws, melted soda bottles…just nasty 

    Fire ring made of concrete pavers full of ash and trash upon arrival…again nasty Pedestal BBQ grill full of trash and ash upon arrival…more nastiness 

    Campers ignored basic rules/courtesy/respect such as keeping dogs on leash and walking through occupied campsites at anytime. One camper walking through our site complained to us our chairs on our site were in THEIR way. 

    No senior discount 

    Narrow site 

    Site 45 not level 

    Site 45 mostly fun sun 

    Basically we didn't experience any of the campground rules being enforced so obviously there is no management oversight at this State Park 

    Never saw a park ranger drive through the campground (Saturday-Monday) 

    Never saw a camp host or a campsite for a camp host

    Campground quiet hours not enforced 

    Posted "No Swimming” from campsites along lake, but that didn’t stop a sole and no one enforced it 

    Concrete picnic table at end of parking pad, so at the bumper of the camper 

    Sites very close to each other with no vegetation between sites, so no privacy what so ever 

    Street lights throughout campground, so not dark sky friendly 

    Small playground, pool and mini-golf course not walkable from campground 

    Trash dumpsters outside of campground…not walkable 

    Twisty, steep and narrow roadway into campsite...not for novice rig drivers

    Due to short campsites, tow vehicles had to be creative with parking, sometimes blocking most of the campground road, again no enforcement efforts

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Trinity W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Brush Creek Park

    Pretty, free campground on the water

    I have camped here twice so far and it is a nice, basic campground. We tent camped but there were a couple of RV's there, so I know there are places for them. It is on a nice stretch of the Tennessee River, and you can swim, fish, and boat there. Plenty of camp sites and very spacious. Popular with the locals and fairly secluded. Pretty woodland all around. There is a bathhouse with toilets, sinks, and cold showers. The bathhouse is pretty centrally located and there are electric lights around it. Usually not crowded. Plenty of dead wood to collect for firewood. There is a covered area with picnic tables near the bathhouse. Also a few picnic tables around the grounds. There are also plenty of trash cans and fire pits. You can park right next to your site. Very good for family camping. Within a few miles there are a couple of gas stations/convenience stores. Some cell service works out there, some not so much.

  • Mo F.
    Sep. 26, 2017

    McFarland Park Campground

    Camping in the City Limits

    We pulled in with no plans and drove through the whole campground. There are 60 RV spots, pull thru and not, some parking lot style and some a along a creek. There are no trees or bushes between spots, but the whole campground is situated with forest and creek on one side and the Tuscumbia River on the other. We weren't positive what the deal was so we checked in with the host and paid $14 for one night.

    Primitive tent spots are right on the river. There are fire pits, trees, and picnic tables sporadically placed. We pitched our tent facing the bluffs along the river and our hammock between two trees. It wasn't crowded and it was pretty quiet (no generators, no music, very family friendly and chill). The grass was cut, and though there were small ant piles everywhere, they really weren't in the way or aggressive. The bath-house is...not awesome. It's exactly what you'd expect for an older, gov-run park, with some spiders and leaky toilets, but toilets and showers are there.

    It is a three minute drive into downtown Florence. Most of that is through the park, which is home to a good-sized marina, disc golf course, and (defunct?) driving range. It's super convenient, cheap, and kept up well enough. The view of the water and bluffs is A++, and it's fun to watch the speed boats and river cruises.

  • T
    Nov. 21, 2021

    David Crockett State Park Campground

    Amazing Campground!

    Stayed at campground 1 site 20 and was very pleased! Very clean and well maintained! We tent camped and I like the concrete pad because didn’t have to worry about things getting wet from the ground. Has a 20 and 30 amp electric hook up and water beside. Nice fire pit and table also! Site 20 is located right beside shoal creek and with in walking distance to the restrooms and bathhouse!

  • Rebekah C.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Dismals Canyon Cabins and Primitive Campsites

    Great choice for Visitors of Dismals Canyon

    We stayed in early August for 2 nights in the Sleeping Waters campground.

    We got there pretty late (after dark) for setting up camp, and I do not recommend doing that. It's about a quarter of a mile walk to the campsite, but the site is absolutely gorgeous! Very secluded and very roomy! The waterfall at the campsite is not large, but it still makes noise.

    After we got everything set up and got all the lights out, we noticed the glowing dismalites along the Canyon wall behind our tent!! It was super cool. We also had a creek flowing with crawdads, minnows, and bull frogs. Plenty of wildlife!!

    The canyon was pretty cool! The waterfalls were awesome and I loved all the spur trails. Disclaimer: be prepared to get your feet wet!!

    The Canyon and campsite were pet friendly. Dogs were even welcome in the country store!! Just not in the seating area for the Soda Fountain.

    I have few, minor complaints.. 1) I booked this campsite earlier in the year (early spring, I believe). I specifically wanted a night tour. They did not tell me that they wouldn't have night tours at that time of year. I wish I would've known, as I would've planned the trip for spring or fall. 2) the gate to get into the Canyon after hours for the bath house was difficult to operate. I'd pinch the code in and it wouldn't open. It would take several tries. The gate for the campsite area worked great! 3) The gate leading to the campsites was not marked. At night, it was challenging to determine where to park. 4) In the Canyon itself, not all of the landmarks were marked!! We had a map, but we had never been there before, so we weren't able to find everything easily.

  • Anna M.
    Apr. 20, 2025

    Corinth Recreation Area

    It's commercial camping with tons of kids.

    Very expensive, crowded and noisy but what do you expect. The hot water was out in the bath house so no showers. $10/day to enter if you have more than 2 vehicles. Everyone wants to be outside and camping most in large RV's with all the amenities and a dozen loud kids per. This is typical if you are looking for something else you will have to keep looking. Night time quiet hours are not enforced. Spaces are a little closer and tighter than other campgrounds.


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