Huntsville State Park Campground
John H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2020

Trees, Rain, & Alligators, oh my

Tent camped 23JUN20, 1 night

I love Huntsville SP. It’s my “home park”. So many great memories of family and scout camping here, all the way back to my youth. The tall trees and lake make for a “summer camp” feel.

It literally rained every second I was in camp except for a little while when I was loading out. For the most part it was a quiet heavy rain that I enjoyed from my covered hammock!

I always forget there are alligators there, but they don’t seem to care too much about people. It is a bit disconcerting to be standing on the fishing peer 2 feet over the water and look down to see one just chilling under your feet.

Site 139 was large, had complete shade coverage and was right off the trail. It also had the unfortunate attribute of being at the bottom of the hill and kind of where all the water from everywhere seemed to be headed. Not a problem unless it’s raining a lot. Fortunately I realized this and set up my tent on the end of the parking space. Have you ever driven a tent stake into asphalt with a hatchet? Good times.

The bathrooms were clean and updated. The fishing was non existent due to the rain and I’ll go back soon to hike.

Did I mention that it rained? A lot?

  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Huntsville State Park Campground by John H., July 31, 2020
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