Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Oxford, AL is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Oxford is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Oxford, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"The kids love hiking around Alabama’s highest peak! There is a lake at the base of the mountain that stays busy in summer but it’s not terribly crowded."
"Cheaha State Park is a absolute must visit if you're living in Alabama or visiting."
"We are the only 1s up here for the time being but there's some good walking trails that we hiked on was easy to make a hot meal with the fire ring was able to eat in peace saw some wildlife but not to"
"Sites are positioned well and decent for tent or something like a motorcycle camper. No water but up the mountain, at the Cheaha State Forest campground, you can refill when nessesary."
"This campsite is made up of multiple small campsites all around the falls near the trail. There are additional more private spaces further off the trail but I cover those in a different review."
"This walk in campsite is right next to the waterfalls. Tons of exploring can be done around camp or you could extend the trails and explore Devils Den Falls as well!"
"We had a long drive day. Needed something for the night. He was so nice and gave good directions. Perfect for a quick stop. We were able to park where we wanted. Full hookup."
"The spot is located about 20-30 min away from the trail head/parking lot. It has a very well built rock fire pit which would work great for large groups that wanted to cook or just sit around a fire."
"This is one of my favorite trails to camp on in Alabama and living in Birmingham it is not too far of a trek to get here. We often take people on this hike if it is their first backpacking trip."
"Be sure to check out the crashed plane on the way up which you find just off the trail about a quarter mile before the site. This site is a must see if you ever are camping in Alabama!"
"When you hit a fork in the road take a left and continue following the trail."
"There is a little path/bridge, so We walked over to Camping World to get our bigger RV."
"There is a lot of highway noise. Not a bad place for a one-night stay. Oh and there is some excellent hiking nearby."
$20 - $35 / night
"Stayed here in a Popup with bunch of friends Nov 14 2020 had a big Campfire in the secluded Campfire area next to the campsite - Walked down to the Beautiful Creek Lot and Kayaked for a while in the Creek"
"Lots of land to explore and run around. About 45 minutes from Cheaha State Park which is very beautiful with lots of hiking and biking to do."
$20 - $40 / night
"Close to Talladega Super Speedway, Talladega National Forest and so much more!"
"This is by far one of the nicest sites so close to the track. Definitely worth making this a priority for race day if they have availability."
"Pine Glen is my favorite campground in this region of Alabama. It is fairly remote and has few amenities. (vault toilets and trash cans but nothing else at time of writing.)"
"Points to consider: -The drive in is 8 miles in on an unpaved, backcountry road with varying inclines on slippery mixture of clay and gravel through hunting recreation area."
ScoutVery peaceful and friendly campground with nature trails and scenic drives close by.
ScoutNice water views, campground staff helpful and friendly. Nice area close to restaurants if need to leave park.
GuideThis park is an attraction to hikers and rock climbers according to the lady at the camp store. The views are absolutely spectacular! To register for the night you will need cash unless there's someone in the store. Best I can tell, there are more day visitors than campers. I stayed in the tent area, but there appeared to be quite a few places to park a small RV. I chose the tent area because it seemed a bit better for level parking. It was also closer to the restroom. Note there are lots of signs stating no parallel parking in the tent area, so I guess the way the space is laid out if you are towing a trailer you couldn't park there. The tent sites are scattered along half the loop through the park, but there are no specific sites with numbers. Instead there are lots of picnic tables and fire rings and it seems you just pick an open spot. Absent are any tent pads, so you just put out your tent under the trees. There is a restroom building that includes showers, but the showers are those single button things you have to keep pressing. The restroom was reasonably clean given there were a few groups of kids there during the day. Overall this is a pretty good place to camp for the night. The staff was friendly and the park well maintained. I slept in my truck quite comfortably and had a peaceful night. It's June as I visit, and the full rate is $19 to camp. They gave me a senior discount.
Scout80 spaces for large RVs at $46 a night. Kayaking is one of the main activities. Kayak rentals and sales. Friendly staff. Bath house, nice and clean and adequate but definitely needs and upgrade.
ScoutMy family stayed here for a few months while my husband worked in the area. The new ownership is spot-on what you would hope for! Super responsive, great communication, and immediately fixes any issues. If you call and they dont answer, they are probably helping a customer. Call back in an hour or two.
Grassy area for kids to play, creek and rock bank area to play as well. Quiet, no crazy parties or loud music. Very honest owners. Highly recommend!
Laundry on-site, or nearby laundromat
Library within minutes or 2 more within a 20 minute drive
Recently upgrading their wifi
Plenty of homeschool co ops in the area
2 parks within 5 minutes of a drive
Oxford lake and Choccolocco park within 20 minute drive
2 grocery stores, dollar general and dollar tree within 10 minutes of a drive, Walmart etc in Oxford.
ScoutI've been here for the month of April it's on the water and Good people around no washer and dryer but the laundry mat is less than 5 miles away in both directions there is a restaurant and a bar less than a half mile away it's close to everything WiFi isn't that good had to get hot spot on my phone I've enjoyed it here if your into fishing and getting out on the water and I do it's great ya do hear the train going down the track but I've gotten used to it and it's not that bad I'll stay here again
ScoutThe campground host is so accommodating! It’s a small but beautiful place to park and enjoy the outdoors! There is a lake as well as boat ramp to fish. It’s quiet and relaxing. The sites aren’t squished together so it’s nice to relax outside! The only drawback is there is no laundry on site, so if you are a monthly camper like my family was, you have to go into the nearest city to wash. Other than that, I highly recommend this campground!!!
ScoutWe got here an hour before sun down. It’s a nice ride up on a very steep at times dirt road. It’s private but there’s a ton of houses in the area with people driving up and down the road. Once the sun went down there was too many outside noises for us to feel comfortable so we packed up. Very strange noises. Very buggy as well
GuideOur family had a great time camping… we are locals and this was a trial run with our new camper. The camping community here is great! The facilities are definitely dated but we didn’t have to use them so I can’t say what they were inside. The playground was fun for my kiddos although it really wasn’t age appropriate for our 3 year old twins very well. I’m not sure if it was just because it was 4/20 weekend but the only drawback was the pretty regular smell of the devils lettuce… I used to partake myself so I’m not downing any ones way of relaxing. We probably will not be back as I enjoy a little bit more family friendly environments these days.
Camping near Oxford, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping around Oxford, Alabama, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful getaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Oxford, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 119 campgrounds and RV parks near Oxford, AL and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Oxford, AL is Upper Improved Campground — Cheaha State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 90 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Oxford, AL.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Oxford, AL that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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