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Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D) is located in Alabama's rugged terrain, featuring dense forests and flowing streams. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Sipsey River, known for its scenic beauty, and the Bankhead National Forest, offering hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D) is located in Alabama

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34.32506601 N
87.403708 W

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Reviewed May. 31, 2019

Flood Safe Campground-Good for spring

This site is one of the furthest along this section of trail and is nice since it is one of the larger spaces in this area. Like all the other campsites it has easy access to water and nice coverage with trees. It is also relatively private but still close to the trail. Check out my video review for more specifics about this site.

Sipsey Wilderness is a protected but unmaintained area in Northwest Alabama that is well known for its intersecting creeks, streams, and rivers that play together with the many waterfalls and magical rock faces. The wilderness area is contained within the larger Bankhead National Forest and is accessible from a variety of different trailheads many of which are only reachable on dirt roads. Hiking here you definitely get the feeling that you have left the rest of the world behind and are in complete wilderness. Different times of year provide completely different experiences whether its the exciting and boundless blooms of spring, the overgrown wild of summer, the bold and expansive colors of fall, or the high river levels and easy boating access of winter. Just make sure to always do your research and plan ahead since it can change so drastically depending on when you go. My favorite is either fall or spring since the summer can be particularly hot and buggy.

This trip we had planned to kayak down the river from the Sipsey River Trailhead to the Highway 33 Bridge take out but were thwarted by a recent lack of heavy rain and unusually low river levels for the season. Several sites online suggested over 4 feet gauge height would be fine but after talking to the Rangers we were told the only time that it was really navigable was in the winter or fall for a couple of days after a major rainfall. With that plan out the window, we decided instead to throw some packs in the car and move our gear around to make it a semi backpacking/hiking trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D)?

    Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D) is located at 571 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D)?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 207 Site D), although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.