William B. Bankhead National Forest's Sipsey Wilderness holds a series of numbered backcountry sites along Trail 200, and Site I sits at a bend in the river on an elevated bank, which provides natural protection from flooding. The site fits two to three tents and has a basic log seating arrangement and a crowdsourced fire pit. It is free, hike-in only, and pets are allowed. Its position near a trailhead parking lot makes it a practical choice for late arrivals or those planning an early exit the next day. Campers wanting a nearby alternative can consider Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 200 Site J), roughly a quarter mile southwest along the trail, or browse campsites near Double Springs for additional options in the region.
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Map & DirectionsSipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 200 Site I) is located in Alabama near Bankhead National Forest
Coordinates
34.29535317 N
87.39466936 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 46 min from Decatur, AL
- 1 hr 2 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 5 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 28 min from Birmingham, AL
