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ALABAMA

Best RV Camping Corinth Recreation Area, Double Springs Best Mountain Settings Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Buck’s Pocket State Park, Grove Oak DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville Pickensville Recreation Area,Aliceville Lake, Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville Sherling Lake, Greenville Pickensville Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham/Pelham Sherling Lake, Greenville Best Tent Camping Wind Creek State Park,Alexander City Best Waterfront Settings Buck’s Pocket State Park, Grove Oak Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper Cleanest Campgrounds Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville Alaska De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville Sherling Lake, Greenville Lakepoint Resort State Park, Eufaula Little Mountain Marina Resort, Most Beautiful Campgrounds Best Campground Facilities Guntersville/Langston Buck’s Pocket State Park, Grove Oak Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores Old Lock 16 Park, Holt Lake, Peterson Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville Pickensville Recreation Area,Aliceville Lake, De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville Pickensville Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville Lakepoint Resort State Park, Eufaula Prairie Creek Campground,Woodruff Lake, Sherling Lake, Greenville Little Mountain Marina Resort, Benton Guntersville/Langston Wind Creek State Park,Alexander City Most Private Campsites Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, Gadsden Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham/Pelham Most Romantic Campgrounds Clear Crek Recreation Area, Jasper Most Spacious Campsites Best Rural, Farm, or Ranch Settings De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, Gadsden Joe Wheeler State Park,Rogersville De Soto State Park, Fort Payne Best Urban and Suburban Settings Sherling Lake, Greenville Quietest Campgrounds Doc’s RV Park, Gulf Shores Best Family-Oriented Campgrounds Buck’s Pocket State Park, Grove Oak Gulf Breeze Resort, Gulf Shores De Soto Caverns, Childersburg Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper KOA Birmingham South, Birmingham/Pelham Escatawpa Hollow Campground,Wilmer Sherling Lake, Greenville McCalla/Tannehill KOA Kampground, McCalla Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores Perdido Bay KOA, Lillian Most Secure Campgrounds Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, Gadsden Clear Creek Recreation Area, Jasper

ALASKA

Best RV Camping Denali View North Campground,Wasilla Granite Creek Campground,Anchorage Anchorage RV Park,Anchorage Granite Creek Campground,Anchorage Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins & Campground, Mountain View RV Park, Palmer Most Spacious Campsites Denali Park Oceanview RV Park, Homer Granite Creek Campground,Anchorage Riverside Camper Park, Houston Scenic View RV Park, Ninilchik Williwaw Campground,Anchorage Seaview RV Park, Hope Best Tent Camping Waterfront Park, Seward Quietest Campgrounds Granite Creek Campground,Anchorage Granite Creek Campground,Anchorage Williwaw Campground,Anchorage Williwaw Campground,Anchorage Most Private Campsites Cleanest Campgrounds Most Beautiful Campgrounds Centennial Park Municipal Campground, Anchorage RV Park,Anchorage Bayside RV Park,Valdez Soldotna Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins & Campground,Denali Park 63 01-UGCG-USA.Awards.pag 3/19/02 2:50 PM Page 100 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 101

Alabama

Called the “Cradle of the Confederacy,” Alabama is steeped in Civil War history. Fascinating tours include Montgomery, the first capitol of the Confederacy. It was during the Battle of Mobile Bay that Admiral Farragut exclaimed “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” At the USS Alabama Battleships Memorial Park in Mobile, visitors can explore the park’s namesake as well as over 20 other World War II–ships, aircraft, and weapons. The Civil Rights movement thrust Alabama into the national media spotlight in the 1950s and 1960s. Defining events included the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and the historic Selma to Montgomery March. Gain a deeper understanding of the movement at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Across the street is the Sixteenth St. Baptist Church, site of the 1963 bombing that killed four little girls. Natives call Alabama “The Beautiful,” and we agree. Its northeast corner lies at the southernmost terminus of the Appalachian Mountain range. Quaint mountain towns such as Mentone offer rich fall foliage and excellent craft and antique shopping. Little River Canyon in Fort Payne is one of the deepest gorges east of the Mississippi. Four national forests and numerous lakes through- out the state provide enthusiasts with plenty of hunting and fishing. Alabama’s Gulf Coast region is home to moss-covered oak trees and white sand beaches. Orange Beach is known for top-notch saltwater fishing. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail dots Mobile Bay with spots for viewing both wading and shore birds. Golf is the feather in Alabama’s outdoor cap. Anchoring Alabama’s golf offerings are the eight facilities of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The trail lures golfers from all over the world with its championship courses and country club amenities. Other public, state park, and resort courses are open to visitors. NASCAR racing fans are familiar with the Talladega Superspeedway, home of the Diehard 500 in April and the Winston 500 in October. Combination tickets for year-round track tours and admission to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame are available. Other Alabama destinations include: The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, VisionLand theme park, Mother Angelica’s Eternal Word Television Network, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Birmingham Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, De Soto Caverns, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Mercedes-Benz Visitor’s Center, Hank Williams Sr. Boyhood Home and Museum, The Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and numerous historic homes and plantations.

Campground Profiles

are allowed to swim and dock boats right at the at Wind Creek State Park are small compared to ALEXANDER CITY sites. Fishermen will find catfish, crappie and other Alabama state parks. While some sites are Wind Creek State Park bluegill as well as largemouth, salt water striped, extremely shady, the open sites tend to have better 4325 AL Hwy. 128,Alexander City 35010.T: white and hybrid bass. Wind Creek State Park is views of the lake. The back-in, paved parking (256) 329-0845; F: (256) 234-4870; not the top choice for peace and quiet as it is full of spaces are in various states of repair and disrepair www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks; children and boats. The park should be assiduously and may be peppered with pine straw, gravel or [email protected]. avoided on holiday weekends. Security is outstand- grass. However, the bathhouses here are in excellent ing at this gated and extremely remote park. The condition—large and clean with no frills. a b campground at Wind Creek State Park is laid out BASICS in 5 main sections including a primitive overflow Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All Beauty: Site Privacy: area. The large, flat, grid-like section B is nicely year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; Spaciousness: Quiet: shaded by a stand of loblolly and longleaf pine. Sec- Alabama State Park reservations system. Regis- Security: Cleanliness: tion C includes sites on an open peninsula with Insect Control: Facilities: tration: Main entrance, open 24 hours in-season; unobscured views of Lake Martin. Sites C190, night registration available in winter. Fee: $16 for On the shores of 40,000-acre Lake Martin in east C191 and C192 are the prettiest in spite of their RV camping, $14 for tent camping, $3 additional for central Alabama, Wind Creek State Park is an complete lack of privacy. Other attractive lakefront sewer or waterfront sites, fee includes 4 people, excellent choice for families. Children will enjoy sites are found in Section D. Section E contains a $2 for each additional person, limit 8 people per the large playground and variety of natural and few sites with lake views and a modicum of privacy site. Parking: Limit 2 cars per site, overflow park- recreational programs. Campers with lakefront sites (try E32, E33, E34, E36, E38, or E30). All the sites ing available.

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102 ALABAMA Alpine

FACILITIES for RVs because sites are generally larger and more a b Number of Multipurpose Sites: 642. level. Even-numbered sites 58–80 have lake-views Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 amps), 235 sites but little shade. As you move away from the lake in Beauty: Site Privacy: w/ sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Section B, sites become shadier. Each of the mid- Spaciousness: Quiet: Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest sized sites in section B has gravel parking and a Security: Cleanliness: Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: cement patio. Section C is unattractive. The vari- Insect Control: Facilities: No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: 8 mi. ety of tree species in the campground includes Prairie Creek is typical of the top quality camp- northeast in Alexander City. Market: 8 mi. north- some dogwood. Of the 145 campsites, only a few grounds managed by the Army Corps of Engi- east in Alexander City. Restaurant: 8 mi. north- are pull-throughs. With its remote location in neers. Sites are extremely spacious and most have east in Alexander City. General Store: Camp Alpine, Alabama and gated entrance, this camp- uncluttered views of the Alabama River. Spanish store. Vending:Yes. Swimming Pool: No. Play- ground has very good security. moss-laden oak trees provide shade and privacy. ground:Yes. Other: Marina, boat launches, 210-ft. BASICS Two of the three camping areas, Beaver Point and fishing pier, picnic pavilions. Activities: Hiking Operated By: Keith Bell. Open: All year. Site Eagles Roost, are newer and feature paved back-in trails, fishing, lake swimming, boating (limited boat Assignment: First come, first served; reserva- parking. The older Whitetail Bluff camping area rentals), waterskiing, organized summer activities, tions accepted for holiday weekends & Talladega contains pull-throughs but is now used for over- volleyball, horseshoes. Nearby Attractions: Lake Superspeedway race weekends. Registration: flow camping. At Beaver Point, sites 56–62 are Martin, Horseshoe Bend Military Park, Charles E. Guard house. Fee: $18 for sites w/ full hookup, reserved for tent campers. RV campers will not be Bailey Sportsplex. Additional Information: $15 for sites w/ water & electric, $10 primitive, fee disappointed with any of the waterfront sites, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, (256) includes 2 adults, $5 per extra person. Parking: At 27–51. Since so many sites are excellent, choose 234-3461. sites. your site based on proximity to facilities. The RESTRICTIONS FACILITIES campgrounds located on the Alabama River Lake Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed. Alcoholic Bev- Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only system are all extremely remote. Prairie Creek erages: At site only. Vehicle Maximum Length: Sites: 45. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 145. makes a great summer destination as it only fills to 50 ft. Other: 2 week max. stay on the same site. Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50, 80 amps), some capacity on the busiest holiday weekends. Gates TO GET THERE sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, tent lock at night making the park extremely safe. From Montgomery, take US Hwy. 231 north for 9 pads. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Prairie Creek is located six miles from Holy mi. At Wetumpka, turn right onto AL Hwy.170 Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. Ground Battlefield Park, site of 1813–1814 and go east for 10 mi. At Eclectic follow signs to Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Gravel. clashes between the Creek Indians and the U.S. AL Hwy. 63 north. Follow Hwy. 63 for 18 mi. RV Service: 6 mi. north in Pell City. Market: 11 Army, led by General Andrew Jackson. Today, until you see park signs. Turn right onto AL mi. north in Pell City. Restaurant: 6 mi. north in Holy Ground Battlefield Park is a day-use only Hwy.128 and travel east 5 mi. to the park. From Pell City. General Store: 11 mi. north in Pell City. recreation area with swimming beach, boat launch, Birmingham, take US Hwy. 280 east to Alexander Vending: Beverages only. Swimming Pool:Yes. playground, bathhouse, picnic shelters, multi-pur- City. Turn right onto AL Hwy. 63 and go south for Playground:Yes. Other: Private lake, boat ramp, pose court, hiking trails and observation deck. 7 mi. Turn left onto Hwy. 128 and go east 5 mi. paddle boats, canoes, pontoons, pavilion, rental Day-use fees are waived for Prairie Creek camp- trailers. Activities: Fishing, croquet, horseshoes, ground guests. Lake Logan Martin swimming beach, Bingo Fridays, BASICS ALPINE live music, volleyball, hot dog cookout Saturdays. Operated By: US Army Corps of Engineers. Logan Landing RV Resort and Nearby Attractions: Talladega Superspeedway Open: All year. Site Assignment: First come, (NASCAR), De Soto Caverns, Davey Allison Park, Campground first served; 60% of sites are available for reserva- Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge, Cheaha tions, accepted through the National Recreation 1036 Paul Bear Bryant Blvd.,Alpine 35014.T: State Park. Additional Information: Talladega Reservation Service (NRRS) at (877) 444-6777 or (256) 268-0045; Chamber of Commerce, (256) 362-9075. www.reserveusa.com. Reservations can be made sites.netscape.net/sambo12h/loganlanding. RESTRICTIONS up to 240 days in advance, full payment required upon making reservation; credit card preferred (V, a b Pets: Leash only. Fires: In fire ring, grill only. Alco- holic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maxi- MC, D,AE), or pay by money order if at least 21 Beauty: Site Privacy: mum Length: 50 ft. days in advance of arrival. $10 fee for cancellation or change of site or dates. Cancellation within Spaciousness: Quiet: TO GET THERE three days of arrival charged first night, no-show Security: Cleanliness: From I-20, take Exit 158 at Pell City. Go south charged $20 plus first night. Registration: Gate- Insect Control: Facilities: on US Hwy. 231 for 9.5 mi.Turn left onto CR 54 house or night access lane. Fee: $14 for water- Attractive and clean with friendly owners, Logan and drive across Logan Martin Dam. Go straight front multipurpose sites; $12 for other Landing is a good choice if you plan on spending a through the first stop sign, cross the railroad multipurpose sites, $10 for tent sites. Parking: At few days in the area. The campground offers boat- tracks, and then turn left at the second stop sign sites, overflow parking available. ing and other activities and drive times are short to onto CR 207. Go 1 mi. and turn left onto Paul Logan Martin Lake, De Soto Caverns, and Tal- Bear Bryant Blvd. The campground entrance is 1 FACILITIES ladega Superspeedway. Cheaha State Park can be mi. ahead on the right. Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent- reached in less than one hour. Because this is a Only Sites: 7. Number of Multipurpose popular recreation area, summer weekends are Sites: 55. Hookups: Water, electric (50 amps). busy. By all means avoid the two biggest race week- BENTON Each Site: Picnic tables, grills, fire rings, tent pad ends at Talladega Superspeedway—the Die Hard Prairie Creek Campground, at tent sites. Dump Station: Yes. Laundry: Yes. Pay Phone: Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers: 500 in Apr. and the Winston 500 in Oct. If you Woodruff Lake want to stay here on a race weekend, make advance Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: reservations. Two camping areas are situated next 8493 US Hwy. 80 West, Hayneville 36040.T: Paved. RV Service: 20 mi. west in Selma. Mar- to a small private lake. Section A contains no lake- (334) 872-9554; F: (334) 875-1603; ket: 20 mi. west in Selma. Restaurant: 10 mi. front sites and may be preferred by tent campers www.reserveusa.com. southeast in Lowndesboro. General Store: 20 because the sites are wooded. We prefer section B mi. west in Selma. Vending: No. Swimming 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 103

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Pool: No. Playground: Yes. Other: Courtesy shop, hot tub, covered pavilion. Activities: Game FACILITIES docks, boat ramp, fish cleaning area, picnic shel- room, horseshoes, basketball, clubhouse w/ televi- Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only ters, sports court, scenic overlooks. Activities: sion. Nearby Attractions: Oak Mountain State Sites: 60. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 85. Swimming, boating, waterskiing, hiking, hunting. Park (golf, fishing, horseback riding, boating, hiking), Hookups: Water, electric (30 amps), sewer. Each Nearby Attractions: Brown Chapel A.M.E. Birmingham Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Galleria Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, lantern pole. Church & King Monument, Cahawba, National Vot- Mall. Additional Information: Birmingham CVB, Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone: ing Rights Museum & Institute, Old Depot (800) 458-8085; Hoover Chamber of Commerce, Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Museum, Old Live Oak Cemetery Tour, Smither- (205) 988-5672. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved & gravel. man Historic Building. Additional Information: RESTRICTIONS RV Service: 2 mi. southwest. Market: 3 mi. Selma/Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, Pets: Leash only. Fires: At tent sites only. Alco- southwest in Pelham. Restaurant: 3 mi. south- (334) 875-7241. holic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maxi- west in Pelham. General Store: Wal-Mart 6 mi. RESTRICTIONS mum Length: 50 ft. east in Inverness. Vending: Beverages only. Swim- ming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Boat Pets: Leash only. Fires: Fire rings only. Alcoholic TO GET THERE ramp, lake beach, snack bar, petting zoo, informa- Beverages: Allowed. Vehicle Maximum From I-65, take Exit 242, then Hwy. 152 west, tion center, stables, marina, boat rental (no gasoline Length: 50 ft. Other: Limit 3 vehicles per site. then right on Hwy. 33, campground 1 block on boats allowed on lake), tennis courts, BMX track, TO GET THERE the right. picnic area,Alabama Wildlife Rescue Center, 18- From Montgomery, take US Hwy. 80 west for 25 hole golf course, sports fields, picnic shelters & mi. Turn right on CR 29 and follow the signs. BIRMINGHAM pavilions, conference center. Activities: Horse- back riding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing. Nearby Oak Mountain State Park BIRMINGHAM Attractions:VisionLand, Birmingham Zoo & P.O. Box 278, Pelham 35124.T: (205) 620-2524; Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Museum of Art, KOA Birmingham South F: (205) 620-2531; www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Birmingham Civil Rights 222 Hwy. 33, Pelham 35124.T: (205) 664-8832 Institute, Sloss Furnaces, Galleria Shopping Mall. a b or (800) KOA-4788 for reservations; F: (205) Additional Information: Birmingham CVB, 620-1103. Beauty: Site Privacy: (205) 458-8001; Hoover Chamber of Commerce, (205) 988-5672. a b Spaciousness: Quiet: Security: Cleanliness: RESTRICTIONS Beauty: Site Privacy: Insect Control: Facilities: Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grills, fire rings only. Spaciousness: Quiet: While reasonably attractive, Oak Mountain State Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Security: Cleanliness: park doesn’t boast the most gorgeous campground Maximum Length: 56 ft. Other: 14-day stay Insect Control: Facilities: in the state. The camp sites are a little ghostly—we limit. Though not as attractive as nearby Oak Mountain could tell that they used to be lovely. Sites are situ- TO GET THERE State Park, KOA Birmingham South is tidy and ated in two main areas, within which site shape, size From I-65, take Exit 246 and go west on US offers comfortably spaced sites. Campers some- and privacy vary immensely. Area A contains 71 Hwy. 119. Take an immediate left onto State Park times prefer the aesthetically bland sites at KOA to sites, 24 of which have full hookups. Area A is pret- Rd. Drive for 3.5 mi. to a 4-way stop. Turn left the state park because sites are level and hookups tier, shadier and more woodsy than B, which has 72 onto Findlay Dr.The main park gate is ahead. Go include cable television. The KOA may also be sites crammed into half the space of A. In fact, most 5.5 mi. past the gate to Campground Rd. and quieter, as many of the campers here are retirees. of area B is downright unattractive, with the excep- turn left. Back-in sites numbered B-8 through B-30 are the tion of tent sites B6, B8, B64, and B65. All RV shadiest, prettiest, and the most popular. If you parking is on untidy gravel and both areas have prefer an open pull-through site, choose from sites back-in and pull-through parking. Oak Mountain CAMDEN numbered I–36. All roads and RV parking spots is exceptional for its proximity to Birmingham. It’s Roland Cooper State Park are paved. a good place to stay while visiting Birmingham and 285 Deer Run Dr., Camden 36726.T: (334) 682- it’s also the favored outdoor playground for the BASICS 4838; F: (334) 682-4050; city’s natives. This means that hiking, mountain Operated By: KOA. Open: All year. Site www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. Assignment: First come, first served; reserva- biking and other activities may not provide the soli- tions accepted. Registration: Campground office. tude we would expect at other parks. Still, the park’s a b Fee: $25 water & electric, $20 tent, fee includes 2 broad offering of activities and its proximity to a Beauty: Site Privacy: people; extra charge for sewer, a/c, electric heat or number of restaurants and attractions make it a Spaciousness: Quiet: 50 amp hookup. Parking: 2 vehicles per site, plus good choice for a visit. Security at Oak Mountain is Security: Cleanliness: overflow lot. fair. The back gate is never manned, but both gates are locked at night. Avoid Oak Mountain State Insect Control: Facilities: FACILITIES Park like the plague on holiday weekends and dur- Golf and fishing are the primary draws at Roland Number of RV Sites: 116. Number of Tent- ing the hotter summer months. Cooper State Park. Created by a dam on the Only Sites: 6. Number of Multipurpose Sites: Alabama River, 22,000-acre Dannelly Reservoir is None. Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 amps), BASICS home to numerous fish species, as well as beaver, sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, paved area, grill on Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All waterfowl and American alligator. The nine-hole request. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay year. Site Assignment: Reservations required for golf course is a bargain; greens fees are only $9 for Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. weekends & holidays, 2-night min. stay weekends, 9 holes and $13 for eighteen holes. Here, the Fuel: No. Propane:Yes. Internal Roads: Some 3-night min. stay holiday weekends (Memorial Day, woodlands are dominated by pine. The majority of gravel, majority Paved. RV Service: 15 mi. Mar- Labor Day, & 4th of July). Registration: Country the campsites enjoy the shade of a mature stand of ket: 1 mi. in Pelham. Restaurant: 0.5 mi. in Pel- store. Fee: $17 for sites w/ full hookups, $15 for loblolly pine. A bit of privacy is provided by the ham. General Store: Camp store,Wal-Mart 2 mi. sites w/ water & electric, $11 for tent sites, fee trees, but none of the sites are entirely secluded. south in Pelham. Vending: Beverages only. Swim- includes 3 people, $2.22 per extra person, senior Most of the sites are situated on one loop and fea- ming Pool:Yes. Playground:Yes. Other: Gift discount over 65. Parking: Limit 2 cars per site. ture paved, back-in parking. Sites 22, 24 and 28 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 104

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are pull-through sites, with views of the reservoir The triangular campground offers compact sites a b and gravel parking. In the primitive tent camping which are well shaded by pine trees. Parking is area, site number 10 has a nice view of the water. mainly back-in with a few pull-throughs, and Beauty: Site Privacy: Site size is comfortable but not exceptional. patchy grass invading the gravel. Sites 2 and 3 are Spaciousness: Quiet: Roland Cooper’s rural location and gates that lock furthest away from 76 making them the quietest at Security: Cleanliness: at night make it fairly secure. Avoid this park in night. Big rigs should avoid this tight, hilly camp- Insect Control: Facilities: July and Aug. when summer heat crescendos. Also ground altogether (opt for one of the sprawling Named after Alabama’s only woman governor, avoid Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day, campgrounds along Logan Martin Lake). Less than Lurleen Burns Wallace, this lake is popular with when crowds are at a maximum. 60 miles from Birmingham, this kitschy-but-fun fishermen. The 250-acre lake is stocked with BASICS park will be appreciated by children especially. The bream, catfish, crappie and largemouth and striped Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All Great-Onyx Cavern is the venue for a Laser Light bass. Rather not fish? Swim, hike or canoe. Located year. Site Assignment: Reservations accepted; no Show and the amusement park includes a fishin’ 12 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa, this park stays credit cards accepted; cancellation w/ 24-hour hole, gem panning and more. Keep in mind that busy all summer so we recommend weekday, notice; sites are first come, first served. Registra- there is no snack bar at the park. Count on driving spring, or fall visits. Four camping areas (A-D) offer tion: Entrance office. Fee: $15. Parking: Limit 3 about 5 miles to Childersburg if you’re not cooking nice sized sites. Most have paved back-in parking. vehicles per site, overflow parking available. at your site. Security is poor here. There is no gate A few sites have gravel parking. Section B is and the campground is visible from 76. Cave tour- FACILITIES devoted to RV campers and contains 8 pull- ing is a delightful summer time activity. Just steer Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only through sites. Sites B33–B39 (odd numbers) fea- clear of visits during holiday weekends and big Sites: 10. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 47. ture wooden decks overlooking Lake Lurleen. In event weekends at Talladega Superspeedway. Hookups: 30 w/ electric & sewer, all w/ water. Section A, lakefront sites A2–A14 (even numbers) Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring. Dump Sta- BASICS offer lovely views. While most sites have some tion:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Operated By: The Mathis Family. Open: All year. shady trees, sites A15 and A16 are exceptionally Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: Site Assignment: First come, first served; reser- shady and secluded. In spite of Lake Lurleen’s prox- No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: 75 mi. vations accepted for holidays & Talladega Super- imity to Tuscaloosa, it feels remote. Gates lock at northeast in Montgomery. Market: Camp store. speedway race weekends only; full deposit required; night making the park extremely secure. one week cancellation policy. Registration: Gift Restaurant: 5 mi. south in Camden. General BASICS Store: 5 mi. south in Camden. Vending: No. shop or night registration. Fee: $20 for full Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All Swimming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: hookups, $15 for tent camping, 4 person max., $2 year. Site Assignment: Reservations accepted w/ Clubhouse, picnic pavilion, 9-hole golf course, driv- per extra person. Parking: At site, overflow park- one night deposit; sites are first come, first served. ing range, boat ramps, fish cleaning area. Activi- ing available. Registration: Entrance station. Fee: $14 (MC,V, ties: Golf, fishing, boating, swimming, walking trails. FACILITIES check, or cash). Parking: 2 vehicles per site. Nearby Attractions: Bridgeport Beach, Dale Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only FACILITIES Masonic Lodge,Wilcox Female Institute. Addi- Sites: 3. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 16. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 91. Hookups: tional Information: Wilcox Development Coun- Hookups: Water, electric, sewer. Each Site: Pic- Water, electric (30, 50 amps), 35 sites w/ sewer. cil (334) 682-4929. nic table, grill, some fire rings. Dump Station:Yes. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Station:Yes. RESTRICTIONS Laundry: No. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Laundry: No. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Pets: Leash only. Fires: In fire rings, grills only. Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Roads: Gravel. RV Service: 5 mi. southwest in Roads: Paved. RV Service: 15 mi. south in Maximum Length: No limit. Childersburg. Market: 5 mi. southwest in Childer- Tuscaloosa. Market: Camp store. Restaurant: 7 sburg. Restaurant: 5 mi. southwest in Childers- TO GET THERE mi. east in Northport. General Store: 7 mi. east burg. General Store: Camp Store,Wal-Mart 15 in Northport. Vending:Yes. Swimming Pool: From I-65, take Exit 128. Drive west on Alabama mi. south in Sylacauga. Vending:Yes. Swimming Hwy. 10 for 40 mi. At Camden, turn right onto No. Playground:Yes. Other: Boat ramps, fishing Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Caverns, pier, marina, boat rentals, amphitheater, picnic area, Alabama Hwy. 41 and drive north for 4 mi. The climbing wall, amusement park. Activities: Mazes, park is on the left. group picnic shelters, swimming beach, beach snack mini-golf, pedal boats, go-carts, gem stone panning, stand, nature center, sports field. Activities: Fish- laser light show. Nearby Attractions: Talladega ing, boating, hiking, swimming. Nearby Attrac- CHILDERSBURG Superspeedway, Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered tions: Paul “Bear” Bryant Museum,Alabama Bridge, Bryant’s Vineyard, Blue Bell Creameries. De Soto Caverns Museum of Natural History, Moundville Indian Additional Information: Childersburg Chamber Archeological Park, Mercedes Benz Visitor Center, 5181 De Soto Caverns Parkway, Childersburg of Commerce, (256) 378-5482,Talladega Chamber Denny Chimes, Gorgas House, Children’s Hands- 35044.T: (256) 378-7252; F: (256) 378-3678; of Commerce, (256) 362-9075. On Museum, Kentuck Art Center, University of www.desotocavernspark.com; awm3@mind- RESTRICTIONS Alabama Arboretum. Additional Information: spring.com. Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed. Alcoholic Bev- West Alabama Chamber of Commerce (205) 758- a b erages: Not allowed. Vehicle Maximum 7588;Tuscaloosa CVB (800) 538-8696. Length: No limit. RESTRICTIONS Beauty: Site Privacy: TO GET THERE Pets: Leash only. Fires: In fire pits only. Alcoholic Spaciousness: Quiet: From US Hwy. 280 in Childersburg, drive north- Beverages: Site only, Not allowed at beach. Vehi- Security: Cleanliness: east on AL Hwy. 76 (De Soto Caverns Parkway) cle Maximum Length: No limit. Other: No Insect Control: Facilities: for 5 mi. The entrance is on the left. ATVs or horses allowed. This small, privately owned campground is clean TO GET THERE and attractive. Part of a complex that includes De COKER From I-59, take Exit 71-B in Tuscaloosa. Go Soto Caverns and a small amusement park, the north on I-359 for 5 mi. Turn left onto US Hwy. campground is sandwiched into the front corner of Lake Lurleen State Park 82 (McFarland Blvd.) and drive west for 5 mi. the property. Because some sites are only a few feet Rte.1 Box 479, Coker 35452.T: (205) 339-1558; Turn right onto CR 21 and drive north for 4.5 from the amusement park, quiet afternoon naps www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. mi. The park entrance is on the right. may be out of the question when the park is busy. 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 105

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Nearby Attractions: Anniston Museum of Nat- group picnic shelter. Activities: Fishing, swimming, DELTA ural History, Birmingham & Gadsden attractions. hiking. Nearby Attractions: William B. Bankhead Cheaha State Park Additional Information: Inquire at campground. National Forest, Looney’s Entertainment & River- Hwy. 281, 2141 Bunker Loop, Delta 36258.T: RESTRICTIONS boat,Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman. Additional (256) 488-5111; F: (256) 488-5885; Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed. Alcoholic Bev- Information: Cullman Area Chamber of Com- www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks; erages: At site only. Vehicle Maximum Length: merce, (800) 313-5114. [email protected]. 40 ft. Other: 14-day stay limit. RESTRICTIONS Pets: Leash only. Fires: Fire rings only. Alcoholic a b TO GET THERE From I-20 take Exit 191. Go south on US Hwy. Beverages: Not Allowed. Vehicle Maximum Length: 50 ft. Other: 14-day stay limit. Beauty: Site Privacy: 431 for 5 mi. Turn right onto State Hwy. 281 and Spaciousness: Quiet: go south. This runs into the park. TO GET THERE Security: Cleanliness: From I-65, take Exit 308 at Cullman. Go west on Insect Control: Facilities: US Hwy. 278 for approximately 30 mi. Turn left DOUBLE SPRINGS With an elevation of 2407 feet, Mt. Cheaha is the and drive south on CR 57 for 3 mi. to the park highest point in the state of Alabama. Park guests Corinth Recreation Area entrance. can enjoy the gorgeous mountain view from atop P.O. Box 278, Double Springs 35553.T: (205) the observation tower. The campgrounds are also 489-5111; www.reserveusa.com. EUFAULA very attractive, with very spacious sites and a variety a b of shady hardwood species. Site privacy varies, with Lakepoint Resort State Park dense foliage buffering some sites from their neigh- Beauty: Site Privacy: P.O. Box 267, Eufaula 36072.T: (334) 687-8011 bors. There are two campgrounds at Cheaha, Num- Spaciousness: Quiet: or (800) 544-5253; F: (334) 687-3273; ber 1, or “Upper”, and Number 2, or “Lower”. Security: Cleanliness: www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks; Campground Number 1 features mostly back-in Insect Control: Facilities: [email protected]. parking, but there are a few spacious pull-throughs. a b Parking spots are an amalgamation of dirt and Located 28 miles from the hiking and equestrian trails at Sipsey Wilderness Area, Corinth Recreation gravel. In campground Number 1, sites 4 and 5 are Area offers 52 campsites with full hookups. Sites are Beauty: Site Privacy: extremely private and wooded. Large pull-throughs attractive, spacious and heavily wooded. Dense Spaciousness: Quiet: include 30, 31, 34, 35, and 36. Of these, 34 is the brush between sites provides privacy. The camp- Security: Cleanliness: shadiest. In campground Number 2, sites 56 and Insect Control: Facilities: 57 have a gorgeous view. Most sites in Number 2 ground is laid out in two main loops plus a group are pull-throughs. The popularity of Cheaha’s camp loop. The Yellow Hammer loop is much pret- Hide your carrots. Lakepoint Resort Sate Park campgrounds can sometimes detract from their tier than the Firefly loop. All parking is paved. campgrounds are full of bunny rabbits. The flat beauty. The campgrounds are fairly well main- While most of the parking is back-in style, there are campground is situated along Lake Eufaula, home tained, but the potties and trash bins sometimes five huge pull-through sites. Pull through sites 17 to beaver and American alligator. Four camping need more attention than they get. Security is fair at and 19 are lovely and very private. Although the areas provide over 500 sites. Of these areas, the this rural state park. We got the idea that gates may bathhouses in Bankhead National Forest are small, Clark Loop, with sites along the lake, is the most or may not go down at night. This Appalachian they are some of the tidiest in the state. Security is attractive. Clark has only water and electric park stays cooler than most of Alabama during the excellent at Corinth; the campground is extremely hookups, and is the best choice for tent campers. summer. Nonetheless, we recommend avoiding remote and gated at all times. Day-use facilities at Even-numbered sites 20–42 have the prettiest Cheaha on summer weekends when the park’s Corinth are minimal, so the atmosphere is usually views. RV campers should head for the Deer Court beauty and myriad activities attract the masses. incredibly laid back. This tranquil campground area, which has full hookups, and both back-in rarely fills up, so it’s a good bet for a summer week- and pull-through sites. All parking is paved and BASICS end (if you can stand the heat). ground cover consists of grass and pine straw. Site Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All size varies, but sites are generally comfortable. year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; BASICS Most sites are nicely wooded with a variety of tree reservations accepted w/ first night’s fee in Operated By: Cradle of Forestry in America species, some adorned with Spanish moss. None advance; no refunds allowed although date of stay Interpretive Assoc.Open: Mar. 20–Oct. 31. Site are very secluded. With excellent resort amenities, can be changed. Registration: Country store. Assignment: First come, first served; some loops Lakepoint Resort State Park is a good choice for Fee: $17 multipurpose sites, $11 primitive sites, reservable through National Recreation Reserva- active families and couples, making its remote 15% discount for handicapped or 62 & over. Park- tion System (877) 444-6777. Registration: Gate- location worth the drive. Gated at all times, camp- ing: Site, limit 2 vehicles per site. house. Fee: $20 RV,$10 tent, fee includes 1 vehicle per site, $3 per extra vehicle. Parking: At site; ground security is excellent. This park becomes FACILITIES wheels must be on pavement. chaotic on holiday weekends and should also be Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only avoided in July and Aug. when it’s bound to be FACILITIES Sites: Primitive tent area. Number of Multipur- unbearably hot and humid. pose Sites: 73. Hookups: Water, electric (30 Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only BASICS amps), sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Sites: 8. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 50 Operated By: Alabama State Parks Conservation Station: No. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. (RV). Hookups: Water, electric (50 amps), sewer. Dept. Open: All year, except Thanksgiving & Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel:Yes. Each Site: Picnic table, fire ring, grill, lantern post, Christmas. Site Assignment: First come, first Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Ser- tent pad. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry: No. Pay served; reservations accepted through Conserva- vice: 25 mi. east in Oxford. Market: 25 mi. east in Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. tion Dept. or directly, one night deposit, 7-day can- Oxford. Restaurant: In park. General Store: Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. cellation notice; 3-night min. on holidays. Wal-Mart 25 mi. east in Oxford. Vending: Bever- RV Service: 35 mi. east in Cullman. Market: 5 Registration: Camp store, night registration avail- ages only. Swimming Pool:Yes. Playground:Yes. mi. northwest in Double Springs. Restaurant: 5 able. Fee: $17 for sites w/ sewer, $15 for sites w/ Other: Observation tower, CCC Museum, picnic mi. northwest in Double Springs. General Store: water & electric, fees include 4 people, $1.10 per & play area, sandy swimming beach. Activities: 5 mi. northwest in Double Springs. Vending: No. extra person. Parking: 2 cars per site, overflow Fishing, pedal boat rental, hiking, mountain biking. Swimming Pool: No. Playground: No. Other: Boat launch, swimming beach, paddle boat rental, parking available. 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 106

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FACILITIES of the most popular campgrounds in the state, so This city-owned park will be a big hit with the Number of Multipurpose Sites: 190. visit in the spring to avoid the masses. If you don’t young’uns. The historic Pioneer Homestead con- Hookups: Water, electric (30 amps), 80 sites w/ mind the constant crowds, visit for fall “leaf- sists of over 50 structures which have been pre- sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Sta- peeping” in Sept. and Oct. Security at De Soto served by the city of Gadsden. Buildings such as the tion:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest State Park is excellent; at night the gate must be blacksmith shop and the loom house contain tools Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: Boat fuel. opened with a “key card”. typically used by early Appalachian pioneers. Chil- Propane:Yes. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Ser- BASICS dren will also dig the passenger train, animal park, vice: 40 mi. north in Columbus, GA. Market: 6 Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All and mini-golf. Adults will appreciate the urban mi. south in Eufaula. Restaurant: In park. Gen- year. Site Assignment: Reservations required. location, with shopping and choice of restaurants eral Store: Camp store. Vending:Yes. Swim- Registration: Country store. Fee: $17 water, found within six miles of the park. Everybody will ming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Marina, electric, & sewer (4 people); $14 water & electric enjoy the park’s center piece, 90-foot Noccalula Boat launches, swimming beach, picnic area, sports (4 people); $8 primitive (2 people); $3 per extra Falls. The campground is attractive, with plenty of field, information/nature center, RV storage, tennis person; 8 people max.; children under 6 free. back-in sites and a handful of pull-throughs. A few courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, lodge, Parking: At site, limit 2 cars per site. sites have gravel parking, but most are paved. Here, 18-hole golf course, lounge, resort motel, video site size varies greatly, with most sites being com- FACILITIES arcade. Activities: Fishing, pontoon boat rental, fortably sized. The majority enjoy the shade of tall Number of RV Sites: 78. Number of Tent- hiking, tennis courts, lodge, 18-hole golf. Nearby pine trees. But with little foliage between sites, pri- Only Sites: 50 acres open camp area (approxi- Attractions: Downtown Eufaula, antebellum vacy is poor. The prettiest sites (A19–A38) over- mately 40 tents). Number of Multipurpose homes, walking & driving tours, antique shopping. look the large bluff that leads down to Black Creek. Sites: 78 (RV sites). Hookups: Water, 58 w/ elec- Additional Information: Eufaula Chamber of Security is good at Noccalula Falls. Gates remain tric (30 amps), 20 w/ electric (30 amps) & sewer. Commerce, (334) 687-6664. open throughout the night, but rangers patrol the Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring. Dump Sta- park 24 hours a day. Avoid Gadsden in the hotter RESTRICTIONS tion:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest summer months. Avoid this park completely on Pets: Leash. Fires: In grills, fire rings only. Alco- Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: holidays. School groups are more likely to visit the holic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maxi- Yes. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: 35 mi. Pioneer Village on weekdays in Apr. and May. Call mum Length: 60 ft. west in Rainsville. Market: Convenience 3 mi., ahead if you would like to avoid them. TO GET THERE grocery 7 mi. southwest in Fort Payne. Restau- From Columbus, GA, take US Hwy. 431 south rant: In park. General Store: Convenience 3 mi., BASICS for approximately 50 mi. Go past the intersection Wal-Mart 10 mi. southwest in Fort Payne. Vend- Operated By: City of Gadsden. Open: All year. of US Hwy. 431 and AL Hwy. 165. The park ing:Yes. Swimming Pool:Yes. Playground:Yes. Site Assignment: First come, first served. Reg- entrance is the next left. Other: Boat launch (7 mi.), nature trails, tennis istration: Camp office. Fee: $23 for sites w/ full courts, volleyball court, sports equipment, picnic & hookups, $17 for sites w/ water & electricity, sev- play area, lodge, country store. Activities: White- enth night is free, 10% senior discount. Parking: FORT PAYNE water paddling (class I-IV), rock climbing, hiking. At site. De Soto State Park Nearby Attractions: Little River Canyon FACILITIES National Preserve, Mentone crafts & antiques, Number of RV Sites: 83. Number of Tent- 265 County Rd. 951, Fort Payne 35967.T: (800) Depot Museum, Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort, Only Sites: 47 (additional primitive tent area for 568-8840 State Park or (800) 760-4089 Camp various waterfalls. Additional Information: Fort large groups only). Hookups: 14 RV sites w/ Store; F: (256) 845-8286; Payne Chamber of Commerce, (256) 845-2741; water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer & cable TV;13 www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks; Gadsden Chamber of Commerce, (256) 543-3472. RV sites w/ water, electric (30, 50 amps), & sewer; [email protected]. RESTRICTIONS 56 RV sites w/ water & electric (30, 50 amps); 47 a b Pets: Leash only. Fires: Grills & fire rings only. tent sites w/ water & electric (30, 50 amps). Each Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Station:Yes. Laun- Beauty: Site Privacy: Maximum Length: 50 ft. Other: 14-day stay dry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Spaciousness: Quiet: limit. Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Security: Cleanliness: Roads: Gravel. RV Service: 5 mi. east in Gads- O ET HERE Insect Control: Facilities: T G T den. Market: 1mi. south in Gadsden. Restaurant: From I-59, take Fort Payne Exit 218 and drive Situated about half way between De Soto Falls In park. General Store: Country store in park; northeast on AL Hwy. 35. Drive 8 mi. to the top and Little River Canyon, De Soto State Park has a Wal-Mart, K-Mart & Lowe’s 10 mi. south in Gads- of Lookout Mountain. At the flashing caution rugged ambience even though it’s less than 10 den. Vending: No. Swimming Pool:Yes. Play- light, turn left onto CR 89 and drive 5 mi. to the miles northeast of Fort Payne. Sometimes referred ground:Yes. Other: Botanical gardens, Noccalula park entrance. to as “The Grand Canyon of the East,” Little Falls, Pioneer Village, animal park, passenger train, River Canyon has drops of up to 600 feet. Hard- picnic pavilions, souvenir shop, concession stand, core outdoorsfolk climb the canyon’s sandstone GADSDEN rec hall, information center. Activities: Hiking, bluffs and paddle the Little River’s Class III-V carpet golf , swimming, nature & history study. White Water. The campground at De Soto State Noccalula Falls Park and Nearby Attractions: Inquire at campground. Park is laid out in two loops, each with its own Campground Additional Information: Inquire at campground. playground and rest rooms. Sites are nicely spaced P.O. Box 267, Gadsden 35902.T: (256) 543- RESTRICTIONS and the campground is heavily wooded with a 7412; www.rvcampground.com/al/noccalulafalls. Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed. Alcoholic Bev- variety of hardwoods and pines, making site size erages: Not allowed. Vehicle Maximum outstanding and site privacy excellent. RV park- a b Length: No limit. ing spaces are gravel. Of the 78 campsites, 10 are TO GET THERE pull-throughs. Since all of the sites are nice, Beauty: Site Privacy: From I-59 take Exit 188 onto AL Hwy. 211 choose your site based on proximity to (or dis- Spaciousness: Quiet: (Noccalula Rd.). Go south 3.5 mi. to the first tance from) playgrounds and rest rooms. RV Security: Cleanliness: light and turn right. The park entrance is ahead. campers may want to procure one of the 20 sites Insect Control: Facilities: with full hookups. Gorgeous sites make this one 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 107

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course, Historic Greenville, Preesters Pecan Fac- Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. GREENVILLE tory & Outlet. Additional Information: RV Service: 12 mi. east in Rainsville. Market: Sherling Lake Greenville Chamber of Commerce, (334) 382- Convenience store 3 mi. south, Grocery 10 mi. P.O. Box 158, Greenville 36037.T: (800) 810- 3251. south in Geraldine. Restaurant: 10 mi. south in 5253; F: (334) 382-7031; RESTRICTIONS Geraldine. General Store: 10 mi. south in Geral- [email protected]; Pets: Leash. Fires: In grills, fire rings only. Alco- dine. Vending:Yes. Swimming Pool: No. Play- [email protected]. holic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maxi- ground:Yes. Other: Boat launch, observation mum Length: 45 ft. overlook, picnic area. Activities: Hiking & walking a b trails, fishing, boating. Nearby Attractions: O ET HERE T G T Cathedral Caverns, Huntsville Space Museum, Lake Beauty: Site Privacy: From I-65, take Exit 130 and head northwest on Guntersville State Park,TVA Guntersville Dam, Spaciousness: Quiet: State Hwy. 185 for 1.5 mi. At State Hwy. 263, Depot Museum. Additional Information: Gun- Security: Cleanliness: turn left and continue another 1.5 mi. The park tersville Chamber of Commerce, (256) 582-3612. Insect Control: Facilities: entrance is on the left. RESTRICTIONS The city of Greenville operates this impeccably Pets: Leash only. Fires: In fire rings & grills only. manicured campground. The tidy landscaping GROVE OAK Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle includes native azaleas and dogwoods with inter- Maximum Length: No limit. Other: 14-day stay Buck’s Pocket State Park mittent shade provided by tall pines. The park limit. encompasses two fishing lakes, stocked with cat- 393 County Rd. 174, Grove Oak 35975.T: (256) TO GET THERE fish, bluegill, brim, bass, and crappie. For golfers, 659-2000; F: (256) 659-2000; From I-59, take Exit 218 at Fort Payne. Go north 27-hole Cambrian Ridge (part of the Robert Trent www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. Jones Golf Trail) is adjacent to Sherling Lake. on State Hwy. 35 for 7 mi. At Rainsville, turn left a b Nearly deserted in the spring and fall, this camp- and drive south on State Hwy. 75 for 4 mi. At ground is an excellent choice for golfers. For fami- Fyffe, turn right on CR 50, and go 8 mi. Watch Beauty: Site Privacy: carefully for park signs. Turn right onto CR 19 lies, the playground is one of the nicest we’ve seen. Spaciousness: Quiet: The majority of the campsites are situated near the and right again onto CR 556, then left onto CR Security: Cleanliness: 73. The park is on the right. “Top Lake”. All sites have ample paved parking Insect Control: Facilities: and there are plenty of large pull-through sites. 2,000-acre Buck’s Pocket State park is exceedingly Folks with large campers should consider 1, 14, GULF SHORES 18, and 25–41. Although all sites at Sherling Lake beautiful and not heavily visited. Built around the are spacious, back-in sites often feel a bit more 400-foot deep Buck’s Pocket Canyon and featur- Doc’s RV Park secluded. Though most every site enjoys some ing five moderately difficult hiking trails, the park 17595 State 180/Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores shade, none are completely secluded by greenery. is appreciated by day hikers. Fishermen can access 36542.T: (334) 968-4511; F: (334) 968-1109; Sherling Lake is only three miles from Greenville, Lake Guntersville at Morgan Cove, seven miles www.docsrvpark.com; providing easy access to shopping and restaurants. from the park. We were very impressed with the [email protected]. The park fills to capacity on holidays and during quiet campground that lies in the flat valley of the a b coastal hurricane evacuations. The rest of the time canyon. Completely shaded by a stand of hard- n/a wood trees, the campground features sights adja- it’s an oasis of tranquility. Gates lock at night mak- cent to lovely boulder-lined Little South Sauty Beauty: Site Privacy: ing security excellent. Creek. Campsites are not huge, but this camp- Spaciousness: Quiet: BASICS ground rarely fills to capacity so you’ll have plenty Security: Cleanliness: Operated By: City of Greenville. Open: All year. of elbow room. While internal roads are paved, Insect Control: Facilities: Site Assignment: First come, first served; reser- sites offer back-in gravel parking. If you are look- When we visited Gulf Shores, Doc’s RV Park was vations accepted, no deposit required. Registra- ing for solitude, head for secluded site Number 17. the quietest in town. Three miles from the beach tion: Office, late-comers register the next At 900 feet above sea level, this little “pocket” of and within easy distances to restaurants and shop- morning. Fee: $19 developed site for up to 4 peo- the southern Appalachians stays cooler than most ping, Doc’s isn’t far from touristy hustle and bus- ple, $12 per tent in primitive area, Good Sam dis- of Alabama during the hot summer months. Visit tle. Campsites at Doc’s are built around an count available. Parking: Limit 1 car per site, Buck’s Pocket comfortably during spring, summer, elliptical grassy park area. So even though sites are overflow parking available. or fall. The park is very remote with poor signage. narrow, campers enjoy a view of the grass. Most FACILITIES It is equipped with gates, but as one local said, sites have a little shade provided by trees on the Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only “there ain’t no need to lock ‘em!” periphery of the park. All sites have back-in, gravel Sites: Primitive area holds up to 25 tent sites. BASICS parking which looks a little untidy in some places. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 41. Hookups: Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All The shadiest sites are numbers 46–30. If you want Water, electricity (30, 50 amps), sewer. Each Site: year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; an open site, there are plenty to choose from. Picnic table, shelter, fire ring, grill; primitive area reservations accepted for holiday weekends. Reg- Doc’s is popular with snowbirds in the winter and includes some tables, fire rings & grills. Dump istration: Park office. Fee: $15 full hookups, $14 popular with families in the summer. For optimal Station:Yes. Laundry: No. Pay Phone:Yes. water & electric, fee includes 8 people, $1 per peace and quiet, visit in Spring or Fall. Doc’s is in a Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. extra person. Parking: At sites. quiet Gulf Shores neighborhood, but there is no Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Ser- gate. Security is fair, so guard your valuables. vice: 3.5 mi. south in Greenville. Market: 3.5 mi. FACILITIES BASICS south in Greenville. Restaurant: 3.5 mi. south in Number of RV Sites: 36. Number of Tent- Operated By: Roton & Bear. Open: All year. Greenville. General Store: Snack shop. Vending: Only Sites: 4. Number of Multipurpose Sites: Site Assignment: Reservations recommended & Yes. Swimming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. 36 (RV sites). Hookups: 6 w/ water, electric (50 accepted w/ deposit; 1-week cancellation notice Other: Boat launches, picnic pavilions, small meet- amps), & sewer; 30 w/ water & electric (50 amps). required, 1 month in winter. Registration: Club- ing room. Activities: Fishing lakes, boat rentals, Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, tent pad at house, self-register at night. Fee: $24 in summer- walking trail. Nearby Attractions: Adjacent to tent sites. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay time, $21 in wintertime (good for 4 people); 2-day Cambrian Ridge Robert Trent Jones 18-hole golf Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. weekend min., 3-day holiday min.; Good Sam 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 108

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discount available. Parking: At site, limit 2 cars July and Aug. There is no gate at Gulf Breeze so gravel or packed sand. Many of the sites are shady per site. protect your valuables. and a few offer views of small Middle Lake. Tent FACILITIES BASICS sites offer soft sand tent pads. Of those with lake Number of RV Sites: 75. Number of Tent- Operated By: Wakefield Enterprises. Open: All views, sites 17–39 are the most picturesque. Unless Only Sites: 0. Number of Multipurpose year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; you really want a pull-through, avoid the noisy, Sites: None. Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 reservations accepted w/ one night deposit; 48- highly trafficked sites along the main road. amps), cable, sewer. Each Site: Picnic table. hour cancellation required, $2 cancellation fee if Located just a few miles from the tourist town of Dump Station: Yes. Laundry: Yes. Pay Phone: paid by credit card. Registration: Office, no late Gulf Shores, campers have easy access to excellent Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers: Yes. Fuel: No. registration—check in next day by 10 a.m. Fee: dining and other tourist attractions. Amenities Propane: Yes. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Ser- $22 for 4 people, $2 per extra person up to 8. within the park are also outstanding, including the vice: 10 mi. north in Foley. Market: 2 mi. in Gulf Parking: At site, limit 2 cars per site, overflow state’s largest fishing pier (825 feet), an 18-hole Shores. Restaurant: 2 mi. in Gulf Shores. Gen- parking available. golf course, and two-and-a-half miles of white eral Store: 0.5 mi. in Gulf Shores,Wal-Mart 10 sand beach. The gates at Gulf Shores State Park FACILITIES campground are locked at night and the entrance mi. north in Foley. Vending: Beverages only. Number of RV Sites: 226. Number of Tent- is manned all day, making security excellent. Swimming Pool: Yes. Playground: Yes. Other: Only Sites: 0. Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 Clubhouse, fire grills in central location, RV stor- amps), sewer, cable TV,6 overflow sites have water, BASICS age. Activities: Volleyball, horseshoes, weekly electricity only. Each Site: Picnic table, concrete Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All campground gatherings in winter. Nearby patios, some w/ concrete pads. Dump Station: year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; Attractions: 3 mi. from the beach, outlet shop- No. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms roughly half of the sites are available for reserva- ping, Bellingrath Gardens, boat tours, USS Alabama and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. tion w/ a one-night, non-refundable deposit. Regis- Battleship Memorial Park. Additional Informa- Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: On call. tration: Park entrance. Fee: $12–$16. Parking: tion: Alabama Gulf Coast CVB, (800) 745-7263. Market: 3 mi. in Gulf Shores. Restaurant: 3 mi. At site, limit 2 vehicles per site. RESTRICTIONS in Gulf Shores. General Store: 0.25 mi., 5 mi. to FACILITIES Pets: Welcome, on leash only. Fires: Grills only. Wal-Mart. Vending:Yes. Swimming Pool:Yes. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 210. Alcoholic Beverages: Allowed. Vehicle Maxi- Playground:Yes. Other: Pavilion, clubhouse for Hookups: Electric (15, 30 amps), water, sewer. mum Length: No limit. rent, indoor pool, outdoor pool, children’s pool. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Station: Yes. TO GET THERE Activities: Fishing lake, paddle boat rental, basket- Laundry: Yes. Pay Phone: Yes. Rest Rooms From I-10, take Exit 44 onto Hwy. 59 south. ball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, 18-hole mini-golf, and Showers: Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Continue past the junction with Hwy. 98 another hot tub. Nearby Attractions: Gulf Shores Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: No. Mar- 9.5 mi. Turn west on State Hwy. 180/Fort Mor- beaches,Waterville USA, Bellingrath Gardens, ket: 3 mi. in Gulf Shores. Restaurant: In park. gan Rd. and the park entrance will be 2 mi. down Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Fort Conde Museum, USS General Store: 3 mi. in Gulf Shores. Vending: on the right. Web-site also has map and direc- Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile & Pen- Beverages only. Swimming Pool: No. Play- tions. sacola attractions. Additional Information: ground: Yes. Other: Tennis courts, fishing pier, Alabama Gulf Coast CVB, (800) 745-7263. golf course, game room, bicycle rental, beach pavil- RESTRICTIONS ion, boat ramp, nature center, resort hotel & con- GULF SHORES Pets: Leash only, clean-up enforced. Fires: Not ference center, picnic area. Activities: Swimming, Gulf Breeze Resort allowed. Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehi- hiking, fishing, golf. Nearby Attractions: Alabama cle Maximum Length: No limit. Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores Beach, Dauphin 19800 Oak Rd.West, Gulf Shores 36542. Island Sea Lab,Adventure Island, Bellingrath Gar- O ET HERE T: (251) 968-8884; F: (251) 968-8462; T G T dens & Home, Biophilia Nature Center & Native www.ehodges.com; From I-10, take Exit 44 (Loxley/Foley/Gulf Nursery, Gulf Coast Museum of Science, Gulf [email protected]. Shores). Drive south on Hwy. 59 and go through Coast Amusement Park, Mobile Bay Ferry, Pirate Foley. Exit at CR 6 and turn right. The park is 1.5 a b n/a Island Adventure Golf, USS Alabama Battleship blocks on the left. Memorial Park,Wildland Expeditions,Waterville Beauty: Site Privacy: USA. Additional Information: Alabama Gulf Spaciousness: Quiet: GULF SHORES Coast Visitor Information, (800) 745-7263. Security: Cleanliness: RESTRICTIONS Gulf State Park Insect Control: Facilities: Pets: On leash only. Fires: In grills & designated Gulf Breeze Resort offers extensive and well-main- 22050 Campground Rd., Gulf Shores 36542.T: bonfire areas. Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. tained recreational facilities. It also boasts the (334) 948-7275; F: (334) 948-4570; Vehicle Maximum Length: No limit. www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. nicest bathhouses in Gulf Shores and the tidiest TO GET THERE landscaping. Even though the resort feels like it’s a b At the intersection of State Hwy. 59 and State off the beaten path, it’s close to numerous restau- Hwy. 182 (Beach Rd.), turn left. Drive east on rants and tourist attractions. The nearest beach is Beauty: Site Privacy: State Hwy. 182 for 3.5 mi. Pass Gulf State Park just four miles away. The campground is laid out Spaciousness: Quiet: Resort Hotel and take the next left onto CR 2. in a giant grid and includes both back-in and pull- Security: Cleanliness: Campground is on the right. through spaces. Most of the spaces are paved Insect Control: Facilities: although a few have gravel parking. Site size is Unfortunately, the large campground at Gulf State GUNTERSVILLE average and very few sites have any shade. The Park offers no campsites within walking distances nicest sites are 46–51, which are adjacent to the of the beach. However, the campground is very Lake Guntersville State Park small fishing pond. Sites 164 and 171 overlook attractive and perennially popular with families; 1155 Lodge Dr., Guntersville 35976-9126.T: another small pond and are also attractive. This don’t expect any solitude here during the summer suburban resort is popular with snow-birds in the (256) 571-5455; F: (256) 571-9043; months. Site size is acceptable but the bustling www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. winter and popular with families in the summer, atmosphere makes the campground feel crowded. so it’s almost always busy. Avoid visits during 185 sites offer back-in parking and 25 offer pull- a b spring break, holiday weekends, and sweltering through parking. Parking areas may be paved, 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 109

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Beauty: Site Privacy: Cathedral Caverns, Huntsville Space Museum, Lake GUNTERSVILLE/LANGSTON Spaciousness: Quiet: Guntersville State Park,TVA Guntersville Dam, Security: Cleanliness: Little Mountain Marina Resort Depot Museum. Additional Information: Gun- Insect Control: Facilities: 1001 Murphy Hill Rd., Langston 35755.T: (256) tersville Chamber of Commerce, (256) 582-3612. Lake Guntersville Sate Park is really lovely, but the 582-8211; F: (256) 582-6344; RESTRICTIONS campgrounds are often way too crowded for our www.ehodges.com; Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grill only. Alcoholic tastes. Set in a beautiful stand of tall pines, the [email protected]. Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maximum huge campground (with over 300 sites) stays full Length: 40 ft. a b n/a for much of the summer. If you don’t mind spend- TO GET THERE ing your vacation with an entire village of new Beauty: Site Privacy: From I-59, take Exit 218 at Fort Payne. Go friends and neighbors, you may enjoy this park. Spaciousness: Quiet: northwest on AL Hwy. 35 for 7 mi. to Rainsville. Here you will find paved back-in sites with very Security: Cleanliness: Turn left and drive south on AL Hwy. 75 for 18 little privacy. Sites are small compared to other Insect Control: Facilities: mi. At AL Hwy. 227 turn right and drive north Alabama State parks. The campground is laid out for 10 mi. Turn right onto Old Hwy. 227 and go in eight grid-like areas (A–F). Tent campers should Little Mountain Resort is noteworthy for its mod- ern amenities rather than its natural beauty. 0.5 mi. Then, turn left onto Murphy Hill Rd. and head for Area A, especially sites 16 and 17. RV go 0.5 mi. campers should try to land a lakeside site in Area Located on Guntersville Lake, the resort caters to D or G. Sites G9, G11, G12, G13, G24, and G36 active families and large groups. For fishing and are among the most attractive. Area E should be boating enthusiasts, there’s a boat launch, marina, HUNTSVILLE fishing pier and two covered piers containing a avoided as it abuts the picnic pavilion and experi- Monte Sano State Park ences heavy traffic. Families wishing to camp right total of 86 boat slips. Land amenities include a next to the playground should head for C51–C59. 500-seat great hall as well as multiple swimming 5105 Nolen Ave., Huntsville 35801.T: (256) Lake Guntersville State Park offers plenty of pools and other activities. The gigantic camp- 534-3757; F: (256) 539-7069; amenities and activities, but their pride and joy is ground is a no-frills affair with mid-sized sites. www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks. There are no barriers to provide privacy between the American bald eagles who winter there. The a b campground is gated and guarded, but security sites. Back-in gravel parking is the rule and no tent isn’t fantastic because of the number of folks on camping is allowed. The prettiest sites are numbers Beauty: Site Privacy: the campground. We recommend visiting Lake 110–119 and 110A–119A, which are adjacent to Spaciousness: Quiet: Guntersville in spring or fall to avoid the crowds. the lake and have power and water only. The nicest Security: Cleanliness: sites with full hookups and views of the lake are Insect Control: Facilities: BASICS 18–20, 27–29, 36, 37, 120, and 121. Avoid sites Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All in the 200s and 300s, which have unattractive This flat campground on top of Monte Sano fea- year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; views of the boat and RV storage areas. Some sites tures lovely hardwoods with foliage between all about half of the sites can be reserved; 3 night min. are completely open while others provide plenty of campsites. In some instances, sites are very secluded weekends & holidays, one night deposit. Registra- shade. In spite of Little Mountain’s extremely by dense foliage. Site size is ample, and parking is tion: Camp store, no late registration. Fee: $17 remote location, you may feel like you’ve arrived in mostly back-in. Four pull-throughs (numbers 14, for up to 4 people. Parking: At site. Lower Manhattan once you’re here. We recom- 30, 62, and 82) are extremely large. Parking spaces FACILITIES mend weekday visits in the summertime, or visits are fine gravel. The prettiest sites are odd numbers Number of Multipurpose Sites: 320. in spring or autumn. The guard house is staffed 24 49–61 and only have water and electric hookups. Hookups: Water, electric (30 amps), sewer. Each hours a day, making security good. Avoid sites 31–44, as they parallel a noisy road. The Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring. Dump Station: campground is laid out in two loops, each having its BASICS Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms own bathhouse. With over 32 miles of trails, Monte Operated By: Earl & Elke Hodges. Open: All and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Sano is a hiker’s haven. This suburban park lies just year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; 2- Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: Inquire at outside of Huntsville city limits and is popular with night min. for reservations; cancellation penalty is campground. Market: 7.5 mi. southwest in Gun- the locals. Monte Sano Mountain has an elevation first night’s fee on holidays. Registration: Guard tersville. Restaurant: In park. General Store: of approximately 1,500 feet, and stays about five house. Fee: $20, fee includes 4 people, $2 per Camp store,Wal-Mart 15 mi. southwest in Gun- degrees Fahrenheit cooler than Huntsville proper, extra person. Parking: Limit 2 vehicles per site. tersville. Vending:Yes. Swimming Pool: No. making the park a fine summer destination. The Playground:Yes. Other: Beach, nature center, art FACILITIES park gates lock at night, but its suburban location gallery, 18-hole golf course, RV storage, activity Number of RV Sites: 343. Number of Tent- necessitates caution with your valuables. Only Sites: 0. Hookups: 309 w/ sewer, water & building, fishing piers, picnic pavilion, 31 mi. of hik- BASICS electric (30, 50 amps); 34 w/ water & electric. ing trails. Activities: Swimming, fishing, boating, Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All Each Site: Picnic table, concrete patio, grill (at full hiking, tennis. Nearby Attractions: American year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; hookup sites only). Dump Station: No. Laun- Bald Eagles Convention Center, Cathedral Caverns, no reservations taken. Registration: Camp store, dry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Buck’s Pocket State Park, Guntersville Museum & night registration available. Fee: $16 for sites w/ Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: Exchange only. Cultural Center. Additional Information: Gun- full hookups, $15 for sites w/ water & electric, $10 Internal Roads: Gravel. RV Service: Mechanic tersville Chamber of Commerce, (256) 582-3612. for primitive tent sites. Parking: At site, overflow On call. Market: 1 mi. Restaurant: 6 mi. south in parking available. RESTRICTIONS Guntersville. General Store: Country store 0.5 Pets: Leash only. Fires: Fire rings only. Alcoholic mi.,Wal-Mart 15 mi. south in Guntersville. Vend- FACILITIES Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maximum ing:Yes. Swimming Pool:Yes. Playground:Yes. Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only Length: No limit. Other: 14-day stay limit Other: Marina, boat launch, 86-slip covered pier, Sites: 20. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 89. Apr.–Oct. fishing pier, indoor & outdoor pools, spa, sauna, Hookups: Water, electric (30 amps), sewer. Each TO GET THERE game room, club house w/ great hall, exercise Site: Picnic table, fire ring, grill. Dump Station: From I-59, take the Gadsden exit and go north on room, library,TV/card room, Florida room, dining Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms US Hwy. 431 for approximately 38 mi. At Gun- room, chapel, activity pavilion. Activities: Tennis, and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. tersville, turn right onto AL Hwy. 227 and go shuffleboard, basketball, horseshoes, mini-golf, fish- Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: 8 mi. south northeast for 7 mi. The park entrance is on the left. ing, boating, swimming. Nearby Attractions: in Huntsville. Market: 6 mi. south in Huntsville. 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 110

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Restaurant: 6 mi. south in Huntsville. General FACILITIES reservation; one day’s notice required for full Store: Inquire at campground. Vending:Yes. Number of RV Sites: 102. Number of Tent- refund. Registration: Office & store. Fee: Swimming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Only Sites: 2 group sites. Number of Multipur- $19–$25 (cash, checks,V,MC, DISC). Parking: 1 Japanese Gardens, 32 mi. of hiking trials, planetar- pose Sites: 102 (RV). Hookups: Water, electricity vehicle per site, overflow parking available. ium, camp store, amphitheater w/ summertime film (30 amps). Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, FACILITIES series. Activities: Hiking, walking. Nearby lantern post, tent pad. Dump Station:Yes. Laun- Number of RV Sites: 100. Number of Tent- Attractions: Huntsville: U.S. Space & Rocket Cen- dry: No. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Only Sites: 6. Number of Multipurpose Sites: ter, Huntsville Museum of Art,Twickenham Historic Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal 100 (RV sites). Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 District,Alabama Constitution Village, Cathedral Roads: Paved. RV Service: 15 mi. in Jasper. Mar- amps), some sewer. Each Site: Picnic table. Caverns, Children’s Museum,Alabama State Black ket: 15 mi. in Jasper. Restaurant: 5 mi. west. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone: Archives Research Center & Museum. Additional General Store: 5 mi. south. Vending: No. Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Information: Huntsville CVB, (800) SPACE-4-U. Swimming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Propane:Yes. Internal Roads: Paved & dirt. RV RESTRICTIONS Boat launch. Activities: Lake beach, basketball, Service:Yes. Market: Camp store. Restaurant: Pets: Leash only. Fires: Fire rings only. Alcoholic hiking, mountain biking, fishing, Interpretive pro- 1.5 mi. north in Lillian. General Store: 8 mi. east Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle Maximum grams, wildlife education. Nearby Attractions: in Myrtle Grove, FL. Vending: No. Swimming Length: No limit. Other: 14-night stay-limit. Arrowhead & Twin Lakes golf,Walker County Lake, Pool:Yes. Playground:Yes. Other: Hot tub, fish- Rickwood Caverns State Park,William B. Bankhead TO GET THERE ing pier, boat launch, RV storage, fax service. Activ- National Forest, Smith Lake. Additional Infor- From I-65, take Exit 340 and go east on I-565 to ities: Basketball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, fishing, mation: Walker County Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville. From I -565 take Exit 17 and go east crabbing, beaches. Nearby Attractions: Naval Air (888) 384-4571. on Governor’s Dr. Go through Huntsville and Museum, Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, Gulf turn left onto Monte Sano Blvd. At the top of the RESTRICTIONS Shores beaches, Old Mobile. Additional Infor- Mountain, turn right onto Nolen St. The park Pets: Leash. Fires: Fire rings only. Alcoholic mation: Mobile Convention & Visitor Corpora- entrance is ahead. Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle Maximum tion, (800) 5-MOBILE;Alabama Gulf Coast CVB, Length:Varies up to 50 ft. Other: 14-day max. (800) 745-SAND. stay. RESTRICTIONS JASPER TO GET THERE Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed at tent sites w/ Clear Creek Recreation Area From I-65, take Hwy. 78 west 41 mi. to Jasper, water hookups. Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle Maximum Length: No limit. 8079 Fall City Rd., Jasper 35501.T: (205) 384- then Hwy. 195 north 8 mi. Turn right on CR 27, 4792. which dead ends at 5 mi. at the park entrance. TO GET THERE From Pensacola, take Hwy. 98 West 15 mi. to Lil- a b LILLIAN lian, on the Alabama state line. From Mobile, take Hwy. 98 East 40 mi. to Lillian. At Lillian, turn Beauty: Site Privacy: Perdido Bay KOA south onto Spinnaker Dr. and go 2 mi. The Spaciousness: Quiet: campground entrance is on the left. Security: Cleanliness: 33951 Spinnaker Dr., Lillian 36549.T: (334) 961- Insect Control: Facilities: 1717; F: (334) 961-1717; www.koa.com; perdi- [email protected]. In the heart of William B. Bankhead National For- MCCALLA est, Clear Creek offers incredibly spacious sites with a b McCalla/Tannehill KOA majestic views of Lake Lewis Smith. The camp- ground is incredibly remote and quiet, with a dense Beauty: Site Privacy: Kampground understory providing an additional noise barrier Spaciousness: Quiet: 22191 Hwy. 216, McCalla 35111.T: (205) 477- between campsites. Each site enjoys the cooling Security: Cleanliness: 4778. shade of mature trees. Parking is paved, and there Insect Control: Facilities: a b are both back-in and pull-through spaces. Double This KOA is situated on Perdido Bay, within 30 sites are available for large families or small groups. miles of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Though crabbing, Beauty: Site Privacy: Tent campers should head for picturesque lakefront fishing and dolphin watching are favored activities Spaciousness: Quiet: sites 47, 49, and 51. For RV campers, we like a here, the campground is equipped with all the Security: Cleanliness: number of sites, including 5, 8, 17, 18, 51, 53, 55, other amenities we expect from a KOA. The rectan- Insect Control: Facilities: 81, and 82. Site 53 is a pull-through with water gular campground features rows of back-in and view. Facilities here are nice, particularly the swim- pull-through campsites. Parking areas are amoebic This suburban campground is a perfectly accept- ming beach. Bankhead National Forest and nearby in shape and comprised of patchy sand, grass, and able place to stay while visiting Birmingham and Sipsey Wilderness (35 miles from campground) dirt. Sites are mid-sized and most afford no seclu- Tuscaloosa County. The park is located about offer hiking galore. Security is excellent—the park sion from neighbors. All sites are at least partially halfway between downtown Birmingham and the is gated at all times. Visit in late spring, early sum- shaded by pine trees, with the shadiest sites on row Mercedes-Benz Plant and Visitor Center in Vance mer, and fall. Avoid holiday weekends. F (F1–F14). Unfortunately, none of the RV sites (approximately 12 miles to each). With all of the amenities folks expect at KOAs, this is a relaxing BASICS are near the water. Tent campers should opt for a place to be after a day in the city. With the excep- Operated By: Cradle of Forestry in America Kamping Kabin on the water’s edge—the alterna- tion of untidy gravel and grass, this park is well kept Interpretive Assoc.Open: Mar. 20–Oct. 31. Site tive is a noisy site adjacent to CR 99. Security is fair and reasonably attractive. The campground is laid Assignment: First come, first served. Registra- at this campground. There is no gate but the park is out in two sections divided by the pool, store, and tion: Gatehouse 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday, 7 fairly remote. We recommend visiting Perdido Bay other facilities. Site size is ample, especially when a.m.–10 p.m. Friday & Saturday; no late registration. in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. compared to sites at other KOA campgrounds. Sites Fee: $17.85–$18.90 single (up to 6 people, 2 vehi- BASICS numbering in the 60s and 70s are shaded by a vari- cles plus RV or tent); $27.30–$31.50 double (up to Operated By: Denise Valentyne. Open: All year. ety of tree species. A few sites are completely open. 12 people, 4 vehicles plus RV or tent); Golden Site Assignment: Often assigned; reservations Roads and parking spaces are gravel and almost all Age/Access discounts available. Parking: Limited recommended; credit card deposit required for sites are pull-throughs. KOA McCalla is less than a space at sites, all wheels must be on pavement. 02-UGCG-USA profiles01.pag 3/19/02 2:51 PM Page 111

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quarter mile from I-59 and has no security gate, so pull-throughs. The campground includes a group Security: Cleanliness: protect your valuables. Avoid visits in July and camp and three other areas. The washhouses are Insect Control: Facilities: Aug., when heat and humidity can be unbelievable nothing to write home about. Bring your own This park’s location is its saving grace. On the banks in this part of Alabama. Lysol. This suburban park offers plenty of outdoor of Logan Martin Lake, the park maintains boat BASICS activities including an 18-hole disc golf course. launches, fishing piers, and a swimming area. Area Operated By: Andy Thompson & Judy Bogol. Gates are not locked at night, but rangers patrol attractions include the Talladega Superspeedway Open: All year. Site Assignment: First come, hourly, making security acceptable. The Mobile and De Soto Caverns. Campers hoping to enjoy the first served; reservations recommended; cancel w/ Bay should be avoided in July and Aug. when heat beauty of nature will have to leave Lakeside Land- 24-hour notice or charge of 1st night. Registra- and humidity can be unbearable. ing. We suggest a drive to Pell City Lakeside Park tion: Camp office. Fee: $26 (50 amp), $23 full BASICS where you’ll find walking trails, picnic facilities, and hookup (30 amp), $18 tent. Parking: 2 vehicles Operated By: Mobile County Commission. boating and fishing facilities in a more natural set- per site. Open: All year. Site Assignment: First come, ting. The huge campground at Lakeside Landing FACILITIES first served; reservations accepted w/ first night’s won’t win any beauty contests, but it is clean and Number of RV Sites: 42. Number of Tent- fee deposit by check or credit card. Registration: well equipped. There are back-in and pull-through Only Sites: 8 (4 primitive, 4 w/ water & electric- Camp store, Security Guard after hours. Fee: $18 sites that once featured paved parking. Now the ity). Number of Multipurpose Sites: None. for sites w/ full hookups, $15 for sites w/ water & parking areas are an untidy jumble of pavement, Hookups: Water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer, electric, $19 for tent sites; fee includes four peo- gravel and grass. The campground is almost com- cable TV. Each Site: Picnic table, fire ring. Dump ple, $1 per extra person. Parking: At site. pletely tree-less and sites are on the small side. We Station: Yes. Laundry: Yes. Pay Phone: Yes. FACILITIES hope you like your neighbors because you’ll be able Rest Rooms and Showers: Yes. Fuel: No. Number of RV Sites: 47. Number of Tent- to hear them hiccup. Lakefront sites 174–193 are Propane: Yes. Internal Roads: Gravel. RV Ser- Only Sites:. Number of Multipurpose Sites: the most attractive. Some of these lakefront sites vice: 15 mi. Market: 8 mi. Restaurant: 0.75 mi. 21. Hookups: Water, electric (50, 30 amps), 26 have a few shady trees. Avoid Lakeside Landing General Store: Camp store, 0.75 mi. Vending: sites w/ sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, fire ring, during summer holidays and major events at Tal- No. Swimming Pool: Yes. Playground: Yes. grill. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay ladega Superspeedway. If you want to camp here on Other: Lighted pavilion w/ kitchen, RV storage. Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. a race weekend, make your reservations 6 to 12 Activities: Horseshoes, badminton, volleyball, Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. months in advance. Security here is fair; the camp- basketball, game room. Nearby Attractions: RV Service: 5 mi. north in Saraland. Market: 5 ground is located just outside Pell City and there are VisionLand,Tannehill State Park,Mercedes Benz mi. north in Saraland. Restaurant: 5 mi. north in no gates, but the area is well patrolled at night. Plant & Visitor’s Center, Birmingham Zoo & Botan- Saraland. General Store: Camp store in park, BASICS ical Gardens, Birmingham Museum of Art, Wal-mart 5 mi. north in Saraland. Vending:Yes. Operated By: Mark & Cindy Bagley. Open: All McWane Center w/ IMAX theater. Additional Swimming Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: year, except Christmas. Site Assignment: No Information: Tuscaloosa CVB,(800) 538-8696; Canoe rentals, boat ramp, 18-hole disc golf course, reservations accepted, except race weekends (Apr. Greater Birmingham CVB, (800) 458-8085. picnic area, sports field, nature center. Activities: & Oct.). Registration: Camp store. Fee: $18, $16.20 w/ Good Sam discount. Parking: At site, RESTRICTIONS Boating, hiking, biking. Nearby Attractions: USS Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grills, fire rings only. Alabama, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Mobile attrac- overflow parking available. Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle tions. Additional Information: Mobile Conven- FACILITIES Maximum Length: No limit. tion & Visitors Corporation,(800) 5-MOBILE. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 215. Hookups: Water, electric (50 amps), sewer. Each TO GET THERE RESTRICTIONS From I-20/59, take Exit 100. Go 500 yards west Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grills & fire rings only. Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Station:Yes. Laun- on CR 20 to the park entrance. Alcoholic Beverages: At site only. Vehicle dry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Maximum Length: No limit. Other: 2-week Showers:Yes. Fuel:Yes. Propane:Yes. Internal max. stay in summertime. Roads: Paved. RV Service: 0.75 mi. Market: Camp store, supermarket 3 mi. north in Pell City. MOBILE TO GET THERE Restaurant: 0.75 mi. north in Pell City. General Chickasabogue Park and From I-65 take Exit 13. If coming from the Store: Camp store, K-Mart 3 mi. north in Pell Campground north, cross State Hwy. 158 (Industrial Rd.) and then turn left onto State Hwy. 213 South (Shel- City. Vending: Beverages only. Swimming Pool: 760 Aldock Rd., Mobile 36613.T: (334) 574- ton beach Rd.). If coming from the south, turn No. Playground: No. Other: Boat launch, fishing 2267; F: (334) 574-0541; left onto State Hwy. 158 (Industrial Rd.) and piers, RV storage, snack bar, picnic area, beach on www.mobilecounty.org-park; rjones@mobile- then left again onto State Hwy. 213 South. Go Lake Logan Martin, meeting hall. Activities: Fish- county.net. south on State hwy. 213 for 2 mi. At the first ing, swimming. Nearby Attractions: Talladega flashing light turn left onto Whistler St. Take the Superspeedway (NASCAR), De Soto Caverns, a b second left onto Aldock Rd. Go 1 mi. to the park Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge. Additional Information: Pell City Chamber of Commerce, entrance. Beauty: Site Privacy: (205) 338-3377; Greater Birmingham CVB, (800) Spaciousness: Quiet: 458-8085. Security: Cleanliness: PELL CITY Insect Control: Facilities: RESTRICTIONS Lakeside Landing Pets: Leash only. Fires: Allowed. Alcoholic Bev- Operated by the Mobile County Commission, erages: Allowed. Vehicle Maximum Length: 4600 Martin St. South, Cropwell 35054.T: (205) Chickasabogue Park campground includes 47 No limit. Other: No RV storage at sites. incredibly spacious sites. Most of the sites are pull- 525-5701; F: (205) 525-5423; www.loganmartin- throughs, with plenty of shade and privacy pro- guide.com. TO GET THERE vided by magnolia and post and live oak complete From I-20, take Exit 155B at Pell City/Asheville. a b with Spanish moss. These surprisingly lovely sites Go 6 mi. south on Hwy. 231. The campground is on the left. have gravel parking. Tent campers should head for Beauty: Site Privacy: sites 40–47. 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and go north approximately 5 mi. to AL Hwy. FACILITIES PETERSON 216. Turn right and drive east for 2.5 mi. Then Number of Multipurpose Sites: 176. Hookups: Old Lock 16 Park, Holt Lake turn left back onto CR 59 and go north 18 mi. Water, electric (30, 50 amps), some sewer. Each P.O. Box 295, Peterson 35478.T: (205) 553- Turn left onto Lock 17 Rd. and go north. After 2 Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, lantern post, con- 9373; www.reserveusa.com. mi. (at Lock 17 Grocery) the road veers to the crete pads. Dump Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay left. Continue 2.5 mi. north to the campground Phone:Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers:Yes. a b entrance. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Service: 25 mi. north in Columbus, MS. Mar- Beauty: Site Privacy: ket: 15 mi. southeast in Aliceville. Restaurant: 3 Spaciousness: Quiet: PICKENSVILLE mi. east in Pickensville. General Store: 3 mi. east in Security: Cleanliness: Pickensville Recreation Area, Pickensville. Vending: Beverages only. Swimming Insect Control: Facilities: Aliceville Lake Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Boat launch, Old Lock 16 Park on Holt Lake will include 36 fish cleaning station, picnic shelters, group campfire tranquil sites when construction is completed in 61 Camping Rd., Carrollton 35447.T: (205) 373- ring, game courts, swimming beach, wildlife viewing 2002. When we visited, eight attractive sites had 6328; F: (205) 373-8309; www.reserveusa.com; area. Activities: Fishing, tennis, volleyball, basketball, been completed. Every site is situated on the water [email protected]. boating, walking trails. Nearby Attractions: Ante- and features paved back-in parking. Sites are larger bellum Visitors Center in Pickensville, US Snag Boat a b than average and nicely spaced, making them Montgomery,Aliceville Museum & Cultural Arts quiet. There are a few shade trees, but not enough Beauty: Site Privacy: Center w/ German POW Camp, attractions in greenery to provide privacy between sites. At press Spaciousness: Quiet: Columbus, MS. Additional Information: Aliceville time, we could not tell which sites would be the Security: Cleanliness: Chamber of Commerce, (205) 373-2820. nicest. Insect Control: Facilities: RESTRICTIONS BASICS The necessity of a waterway connecting the Ten- Pets: On leash only, not allowed on beach. Fires: Operated By: US Army Corps of Engineers. nessee River to Mobile Bay was noted as far back as Fire rings, grills only. Alcoholic Beverages: Not Open: All year. Site Assignment: First come, 1770, when the Marquis de Montcalm made a allowed. Vehicle Maximum Length: No limit. first served; reservations accepted through the report to King Louis XV. Since before Alabama Other: Title 36 policies apply. National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) attained statehood, governors have asked Congress TO GET THERE at (877) 444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com. Reser- to fund such a project. Finally completed in 1985, From Tuscaloosa, take US Hwy. 82 west 20 mi. to vations can be made up to 240 days in advance, full the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway currently Alabama Hwy. 86. Go southwest 24 mi. to Pick- payment required upon making reservation; credit flows [haha] south from the Tennessee River. ensville. Continue 3 mi. west to the Recreation card preferred (V,MC, D,AE), or pay by money Aliceville Lake is now one of many recreation des- Area. From Columbus, MS take MS 69, which order if at least 21 days in advance of arrival. $10 tinations along the Tenn-Tom. Straddling the becomes AL 14, to Pickensville. Turn right onto fee for cancellation or change of site or dates. Alabama-Mississippi border, the lake provides fish- Hwy. 86, and go 3 mi. west to the Recreation Cancellation within three days of arrival charged ing, swimming, and other activities. The Pick- Area. The entrance is on the right. first night, no-show charged $20 plus first night. ensville campground consists of 176 sites laid out Registration: Gatehouse. Fee: $14. Parking: At in 3 loops and two spurs. Though mostly flat, the site, limit 3 vehicles per site. campground is very attractive. Sites are shaded by ROGERSVILLE FACILITIES a variety of tree species and the water’s edge is Joe Wheeler State Park Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent- graced with lovely Cypress trees. All roads and 201 McLean Dr., Rogersville 35652.T: (256) Only Sites: 2. Number of Multipurpose parking spaces are paved. Most of the sites offer 247-1184; F: (256) 247-1449; Sites: 36. Hookups: Water, electric (50 amps). back-in parking and a good deal of privacy. Eight www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks, Each Site: Picnic table, grill, fire ring, lantern pull-through sites are gigantic, but lacking in pri- joewheelerstpk.home.mindspring.com; joe- post, some decks. Dump Station: Yes. Laundry: vacy. Riverside sites, numbered 105–138, have the [email protected]. Yes. Pay Phone: Yes. Rest Rooms and Show- nicest views of the water. Built next to a cypress- ers: Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal lined creek, sites 49–61 are also very pretty. Secu- a b Roads: Paved. RV Service: 35 mi. west in rity at Pickensville Campground is outstanding, Tuscaloosa. Market: Country store 2.5 mi.; Gro- with 24-hour gate attendance. We recommend Beauty: Site Privacy: cery 25 mi. east in Hueytown. Restaurant: 10 avoiding this area in July and Aug. when insects, Spaciousness: Quiet: mi. north in Oak Grove. General Store: 25 mi. heat and humidity can be oppressive. Security: Cleanliness: east in Hueytown. Vending: Beverages only. Insect Control: Facilities: BASICS Swimming Pool: No. Playground: Yes. Other: Operated By: US Army Corps of Engineers. Straddling Wheeler Lake, and connected by a Boat ramp, swimming beach, picnic shelter. Activ- Open: All year. Site Assignment: First come, bridge over Wheeler Dam, Joe Wheeler State Park ities: Fishing, boating, hiking in area. Nearby first served; reservations accepted through the is a favorite among fishermen. A variety of fish Attractions: VisionLand, Mercedes-Benz Visitor National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) species is found in the lake. Two boat launches Center, Birmingham & Tuscaloosa attractions. at (877) 444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com. Reser- serve Wheeler Lake and a third provides access to Additional Information: Tuscaloosa CVB,(800) vations can be made up to 240 days in advance, full adjoining Wilson Lake. A marina store augments 538-8696; Greater Birmingham CVB, (800) 458- payment required upon making reservation; credit the fishing experience with fuel and supplies. Joe 8085. card preferred (V,MC, D,AE), or pay by money Wheeler State Park provides a variety of activities RESTRICTIONS order if at least 21 days in advance of arrival. $10 on land as well as facilities for large groups. The Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grills & fire rings only. fee for cancellation or change of site or dates. campground is laid out in three loops with 116 Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle Cancellation within three days of arrival charged improved sites, and one loop with primitive sites. Maximum Length: No limit. Other: 14-day stay first night, no-show charged $20 plus first night. Site size is ample but not outstanding. Parking is limit. Registration: Gatehouse. Fee: $14–$18 (cash, paved and most sites are back-in. The prettiest sites, 9, 10, 22, 24, and 26, have partial views of Lake TO GET THERE check,V,MC, D,AE). Parking: 2 large, 4 small vehi- From I-59, take the Brookwood exit onto CR 59 cles per site, additional charge for more vehicles. Wheeler. 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very little privacy between sites. The tent camping RESTRICTIONS BASICS area consists of a nicely wooded loop of gravel road Pets: Leash only. Fires: In grills & fire rings only. Operated By: Larry & Janice Godfrey. Open: All surrounded by trash cans and fire rings. Like many Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed. Vehicle year. Site Assignment: First come, first served; exceedingly attractive tent areas, there are no desig- Maximum Length: 50 ft. Other: 2-week stay reservations accepted; deposit required on holi- nated sites. This remote state park is gated and limit. days; 2-day notice for refund. Registration: guarded, making security outstanding. Avoid late TO GET THERE Office. Fee: $10–$15. Parking: 2 vehicles per site, summer heat and humidity at Joe Wheeler State From I-65, take Hwy. 72 west for 22 mi.The Park overflow parking available. Park; plan a visit in spring, early summer, or fall. entrance will be on the left 2 mi. west of Roger- FACILITIES BASICS sville. The campground is 3 mi. inside the park. Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only Operated By: Alabama State Parks. Open: All Sites: 15. Number of Multipurpose Sites: 22. year. Site Assignment: First come, first served. Hookups: Water, electric (20, 30 amps). Each Registration: Campground office; Security will WILMER Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump Station:Yes. Laun- register late-comers. Fee: $16 for improved sites, Escatawpa Hollow Campground dry: No. Pay Phone: No. Rest Rooms and $10 for primitive sites; fee includes 4 people; $2 Showers:Yes. Fuel: No. Propane: No. Internal 15551 Moffett Rd.,Wilmer 36587.T: (334) 649- each additional person, $5 for 2nd tent. Parking: Roads: Gravel & dirt. RV Service: 15 mi. south- 4233; F: (334) 649-1235; At sites, limit 2 cars per site. east in Mobile. Market: 4 mi. east in Wilmer. [email protected]. FACILITIES Restaurant: 4 mi. east in Wilmer. General Number of RV Sites: 0. Number of Tent-Only a b Store: 19 mi. southeast in Mobile. Vending: No. Sites: 50 (primitive). Number of Multipurpose Swimming Pool: No. Playground: No. Other: Beauty: Site Privacy: Sites: 116. Hookups: Water, electric (20, 30 Canoe & tube rentals, canoe trips including shuttle Spaciousness: Quiet: amps), sewer. Each Site: Picnic table, grill. Dump service (reservations required), walking trails, rope Security: Cleanliness: Station:Yes. Laundry:Yes. Pay Phone:Yes. Rest swings. Activities: River swimming, canoeing, Insect Control: Facilities: Rooms and Showers:Yes. Fuel: Boat fuel. kayaking, fishing. Nearby Attractions: Bellingrath Propane: No. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Ser- If your kids are the strong-swimming adventurous Gardens in Theodore, Robert Trent Jones Golf vice: 15 mi. west toward Florence. Market: 4 mi. types, they will delight in the river and woods at Trail, USS Alabama, Mobile attractions. Additional east in Rogersville. Restaurant: In park. General Escatawpa Hollow. In the vernacular of youth, Information: Mobile Convention & Visitors Cor- Store: Camp store. Vending:Yes. Swimming “this place is cool!” Because of its popularity with poration, (800) 5-MOBILE Pool: No. Playground:Yes. Other: Marina, boat gregarious families, this campground is anything RESTRICTIONS ramps, boat fuel, sandy beach,18-hole golf course, but quiet on summer weekends. The picturesque Pets: In RV sites only, on leash only. Fires: At tent group meeting room & lodge, resort lodge, picnic private campground is situated on the bank of the sites only. Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed. pavilions. Activities: Boating (rentals available), Escatawpa River near the Alabama-Mississippi Vehicle Maximum Length: 35 ft. Other: Tent swimming, hiking trails, day-use tennis, basketball. border. An exceptionally clean blackwater river, sites max. 1-week stay, read all warnings concern- Nearby Attractions: Athens,W.C. Handy birth- here the Escatawpa is lined with white sand beach, ing river swimming. place Museum & Library in Florence, Civil War creating a delightful swimming area. The bream, TO GET THERE catfish, and bass in the river are purported to be Walking Trail,Cook’s Natural Science Museum, From I-65, take exit 5B at Moffett Rd. and US the best-tasting in the state (if you can catch Oakville Indian Park & Museum. Additional Hwy. 98. Go 22 mi. west on US Hwy. 98 to the them). Paddlers enjoy the mellow flat water of the Information: Decatur/Morgan County CVB, 0-mi. marker at the Mississippi state line. The Escatawpa. Boat rental and shuttle arrangements (256) 350-2028. park entrance is on the left. are available at the campground. 03-UGCG-USA.SupDir.part1.pag 3/19/02 3:07 PM Page 987

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Alberta Birmingham Creola Chilatchee Creek Park, off CR 29, 36720. M & J RV Park, 556 Bessemer Super Hwy., I-65 RV Campground, 730 Jackson Rd., 36525. T: (334) 573-2562. www.sam.usace.army. 35228.T: (205) 788-2605. RV/tent: 72. T: (800) 287-3208. www.i65campground.com. mil/op/rec/al_lakes/camp.htm. RV/tent: 53. $12–$20. Hookups: water, electric (50 amps), RV/tent: 76. $17–$19. Hookups: electric (20, $8–$14. Hookups: water, electric (30 amps). sewer, phone. 30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. KOA–Mobile North/River Delta, 2350 Dead Aliceville Boaz Lake Marina Rd., 36525.T: (800) KOA-0362. Cochrane Campground, 707 Tenntom Park Rd., Barclay RV Parking, 104 South Main St., 35957. www.koa.com. RV/tent: 42. $18–$20. 35442.T: (205) 373-8806. RV/tent: 59. T: (256) 593-8769. RV/tent: 22. $12–$15. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), $8–$12. Hookups: water, electric (50 amps). Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer. sewer. Alpine Cullman Logan Landing RV Resort & Campground, 1036 Castleberry Cullman Campground, 215 CR 1185, 35056. Bear Bryant Rd., 35014.T: (256) 268-0045. Country Sunshine RV Park, Rte. 2 Box 290, T: (256) 734-9794. RV/tent: 75. $13–$15. RV/tent: 140. $15–$18. Hookups: sewer, elec- 36432.T: (251) 966-5540. RV/tent: 11. $15. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), tric (30, 50 amps), water, phone. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. sewer. Good Hope Campground, 330 Super Saver Rd., Andalusia 35055.T: (256) 739-1319. RV/tent: 50. Conecuh National Forest (Open Pond Camp- Centre $13–$16. Hookups: water, electric (15, 30 ground), Rte. 5 Box 157, 36420.T: (334) 222- John’s Campground & Grocery, 6480 CR 22, amps), sewer, phone. 2555. RV/tent: 66. $5–$12. Hookups: water, 35960.T: (256) 475-3234. RV/tent: 58. $25. Hames Marina & RV Park, 850 CR 248, 35057. electric. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), T: (256) 287-9785. RV/tent: 48. $10–$15. sewer, cable. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), Ariton sewer. Camp Bama RV Resort & Campgrounds, Hwy. Centreville 231, 36311.T: (800) 435-8259. RV/tent: 16. Talladega National Forest (Payne Lake West Dauphin Island $10. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps), Side), Oakmulgee Ranger District, US 82/AL Dauphin Island Campground, 109 Bienville Blvd., sewer. 5 North, 35042.T: (205) 926-9765. RV/tent: 36528.T: (251) 861-2742. RV/tent: 150. 77. $4. Hookups: none. $15–$22. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 Athens amps), sewer. Lucy’s Branch Resort & Marina, 5381 Bay Village Citronelle Dr., 35611.T: (256) 729-6443. RV/tent: 204. Citronelle Lakeview RV Park, 17850 Municipal Decatur $20. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 Park Dr., 36522.T: (251) 866-9647. RV/tent: Point Mallard Campground, 1800 Point Mallard amps), sewer. 32. $15. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 Dr., 35601.T: (256) 351-7772. RV/tent: 210. amps), sewer. $12–$15. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 Atmore amps), sewer. Claude D. Kelley State Park, 580 H. Kyle, 36502. Clio T: (251) 862-2511. www.alapark.com. Blue Springs State Park, 2595 Hwy. 10, 36017. Demopolis RV/tent: 25. $11. Hookups: water, electric, T: (334) 397-4875. www.alapark.com. RV/ Forkland Park, Off US 43, 12 miles north of sewer. tent: 50. $11. Hookups: water, electric (30 Demopolis, 36732.T: (334) 289-5530. amps), sewer. www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec. RV/tent: 42. Auburn $12–$14. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 Chewacla State Park, 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy., Coaling amps). 36830.T: (334) 887-5621. www.alapark.com. Candy Mountain RV Park, 11742 Hagler Coaling Foscue Creek Park, 1800 Lockin Dam Rd., RV/tent: 36. $15. Hookups: water, electric Rd., 35449.T: (205) 553-5428. RV/tent: 40. 36732.T: (334) 289-5535. (20, 30 amps), sewer. $17. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), www.sam.usace.army.mil/ op/rec. RV/tent: 45. Leisure Time Campgrounds, 2670 South Col- sewer. $12. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps). lege St., 36830.T: (334) 821-2267. RV/tent: 60. $18–$20. Hookups: water, electric (20, Cottondale Dothan 30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. Sunset II Travel Park, 5001 JVC Rd., 35453. Clean Park RV Park, 4100 South Oates St., T: (205) 553-9233. RV/tent: 36. $20. Hookups: 36301.T: (334) 792-2000. RV/tent: 150. $15. water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer, cable. 03-UGCG-USA.SupDir.part1.pag 3/19/02 3:07 PM Page 988

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Elberta Gadsden Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), Lazy Acres RV Park & Campground, 12160 River Country Campground, 1 River Rd., 35901. sewer, phone. Wortel Rd., 36530.T: (877) 986-5266. T: (256) 543-7111. www.rivercountrycamp www.lazyacres campground.com. RV/tent: 54. ground.com. RV/tent: 112. $16–$22. Hook- Huntsville $12. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 ups: sewer, electric (30, 50 amps), water, Ditto Landing Marina Campground, 293 Ditto amps), sewer, phone. phone. Landing Rd., 35815.T: (256) 883-9420. www.nservice.com/ditto_landing. RV/tent: 26. Elkmont Gallion $14. Hookups: water, electric (30 amps). Mill Creek RV Park, 28861 Veto Rd., 35620. Chickasaw State Park, 26955 US Hwy. 43, T: (256) 732-3686. www.millcreekrv.com. 36742.T: (334) 295-8230. www.alapark.com. Ider RV/tent: 125. $10–$18. Hookups: sewer, elec- RV/tent: 8. $10. Hookups: water, electric (30 Thunder Canyon Campground, 583 Thunder tric (30, 50 amps), water, phone. amps). Canyon Rd., 35981.T: (256) 632-2103. RV/ tent: 50. $12–$14. Hookups: water, electric Equality Gardendale (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer. Lakeway Pub & Grill and RV Park, P.O. Box 176, Gardendale Kampground, 2128 Moncrief Rd., 36026.T: (334) 541-2010. RV/tent: 13. $15. 35071.T: (205) 631-7364. RV/tent: 30. $19. Jemison Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps), Peach Queen Campground, 12986 CR 42, sewer. sewer. 35085.T: (205) 688-2573. RV/tent: 92. $20–$24. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 Eufaula Gulf Shores amps), sewer, phone. Lake Eufaula Campground, 151 West Chewalla Luxury RV Resort, 590 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Creek Dr., 36027.T: (334) 687-4425. RV/tent: 36542.T: (800) 982-3510. RV/tent: 89. Langston 100. $14–$17. Hookups: water, electric (30 $22–$25. Hookups: sewer, electric (30, 50 South Sauty Creek Resort, 6845 South Sauty amps), sewer. amps), water, phone. Rd., 35755.T: (256) 582-3367. RV/tent: 85. Southport Campgrounds, 108 West 28th Ave., $18. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 Fairhope 36542.T: (251) 968-6220. RV/tent: 116. amps). Driftwood RV Park, 9318 Hwy. 98, 36532. $13–$17. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 T: (251) 928-8233. RV/tent: 24. $14. Hook- amps), sewer, phone. Leeds ups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer. Sun Runners RV Park, 19436 CR 8, 36542. Holiday Trav-L-Park, 900 Old Ashville Rd., East Park Plaza, 7625 Parker Rd., 36532.T: (251) T: (251) 955-5257. RV/tent: 60. $14. Hook- 35094.T: (205) 640-5300. RV/tent: 137. 928-7619. RV/tent: 15. $14. Hookups: water, ups: water, electric (20, 30 amps), sewer. $17–$20. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 electric (30, 50 amps), sewer. amps), sewer. Guntersville Safe Harbor RV Resort & Marina, 11401 US Leroy Hwy. 98, 36532.T: (800) 928-4544. www.safe- Seibold Campground, 54 Seibold Creek Rd., harbour resort.com. RV/tent: 105. $20. 35976.T: (256) 582-0040. RV/tent: 102. Double R Campground, HC 63 Box 247, 36548. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), $17–$20. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 T: (251) 246-9175. RV/tent: 40. $15. Hook- sewer. amps). ups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer.

Florala Hamilton Magnolia Springs Florala State Park, P.O. Box 322, 36442-0322. US 78 Campgrounds, 3194 CR 55, 35570. Southwind RV Park, 12821 CR 9N, 36555. T: (334) 858-6425. RV/tent: 23. $14. T: (205) 921-2718. RV/tent: 14. $10. Hook- T: (251) 988-1216. RV/tent: 120. $18. Hook- Hookups: water, electric (30 amps). ups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer. ups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer.

Florence Hanceville McCalla McFarland Park, South Seminary St., 35630. Country RV Park, 15959 Hwy. 91, 35077. KOA–McCalla/Tannehill,22191 Hwy. 216, T: (256) 760-6416. RV/tent: 50. $8–$12. T: (256) 352-4678. RV/tent: 40. $15–$20. 35111.T: (800) KOA-9505. www.koa.com. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps). Hookups: sewer, electric (30, 50 amps), RV/tent: 62. $17–$24. Hookups: sewer, elec- tric (30, 50 amps), water, phone. Veterans Memorial Park,Wilson Dam Rd., water, phone, cable. 35630.T: (256) 760-6416. RV/tent: 22. Millbrook $8–$12. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 Heflin amps). Talladega National Forest (Coleman Lake), K & K RV Park, 1810 I-65 Service Rd. East, Shoal Creek Ranger District, 2309 Hwy. 46, 36054.T: (334) 285-5251. RV/tent: 46. $19. Foley 36264.T: (256) 463-2272. RV/tent: 39. $12. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. Helen’s RV Park, 10340 South Juniper St., Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps). 36535.T: (251) 943-1227. RV/tent: 18. $12. Talladega National Forest (Pine Glen), Shoal Mobile Hookups: sewer, electric (30, 50 amps), Creek Ranger District, 2309 Hwy. 46, 36264. water, phone. T: (256) 463-2272. RV/tent: 31. $3. Hookups: Brown’s RV Park, 1619 Jasper Rd., 36618. T: (251) 342-3383. www.brownsrvpark.com. Palm Lake RV Court, 15810 Hwy. 59, 36535. none. RV/tent: 34. $17. Hookups: sewer, electric T: (251) 970-3773. F: (251) 970-1704. RV/ (30, 50 amps), water, phone, cable. tent: 62. $18. Hookups: water, electric (20, Helena 30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. Cherokee Beach Kamper Village, 2800 Hwy. 93, Pala Verde RV Park, 3525 Demetropolis Rd., 35080.T: (205) 428-8339. RV/tent: 80. $14. 36693.T: (251) 660-7148. RV/tent: 19. $15. Franklin Hookups: water, electric (30 amps), sewer. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), sewer. Isaac Creek Park, Rte. 1 Box 51B, 36444. T: (251) 282-4254. Hope Hull www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/al_lakes/cam KOA–Montgomery, 250 Fischer Rd., 36043. p.htm. RV/tent: 50. $12–$14. Hookups: water, T: (800) KOA-5032. F: (334) 286-1133. electric (30, 50 amps). www.koa.com. RV/tent: 125. $19–$35. 03-UGCG-USA.SupDir.part1.pag 3/19/02 3:07 PM Page 989

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Montgomery Ozark Selma Gunter Hill Park, 561 Booth Rd., 36108.T: (334) Ozark Trav-L-Park, 4000 US 231 North, 36360. Lake Lanier Travel Park, 655 Lake Lanier Rd., 269-1053. www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/al_ T: (800) 359-3218. www.trav-l-park.com. 36701.T: (334) 875-1618. RV/tent: 55. lakes/camp.htm. RV/tent: 146. $8–$14. RV/tent: 45. $21. Hookups: sewer, electric $12–$18. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps). (30, 50 amps), water, phone, cable. amps), sewer. Paul M. Grist State Park, 1546 Grist Rd., 36701. Moundville Pelham T: (334) 872-5846. Moundville Archaeological Park, 13075 KOA–Birmingham South, 222 Hwy. 33, 35124. www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks/paul_m_grist_1a. Moundville Arch Park, 35474.T: (205) 371- T: (205) 664-8832. F: (205) 620-1103. html. RV/tent: 6. $8–$16. Hookups: water, 2572. www.ua.edu/mndville.htm. RV/tent: 34. www.koa.com. RV/tent: 113. $25–$45. electric (30 amps), sewer. $10. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps), Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer. sewer, phone. Shorter Wind Drift Campground,At Jct. of I-85 & US Muscle Shoals Pittsview 80, 36075.T: (334) 724-9428. RV/tent: 33. Mallard Creek, P.O. Box 1010 SB1H, 35662. Bluff Creek Park, 144 Bluff Creek Rd., 36871. $17. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 T: (256) 386-2221. RV/tent: 56. $15. Hook- T: (334) 855-2746. RV/tent: 88. $14. Hook- amps), sewer, phone. ups: water, electric (30 amps). ups: water, electric (20, 30 amps). Siles Ohatchee Robertsdale Service Park Campground, US Hwy. 84, 36919. Coosa Willow Point Campground & Marina, Hilltop RV Park, 23420 CR 64, 36567.T: (251) T: (251) 754-9658. RV/tent: 32. $12. 138 Willow Point Dr., Hwy. 77 North, 36271. 960-1129. RV/tent: 72. $16. Hookups: water, Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps). T: (800) 566-9906. RV/tent: 74. $15. Hook- electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer, phone. ups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps). Theodore Russellville I-10 Kampground, 6430 Theodore Dawes Rd., Opelika Bear Creek Development Authority, 111 CR 36582.T: (800) 272-1263. RV/tent: 193. $21. Lakeside RV Park, 5664 US Hwy. 280 East, 88, 35653.T: (256) 332-4392. F: (256) 332- Hookups: sewer, electric (30, 50 amps), 36801.T: (334) 745-5414. RV/tent: 20. $20. 4372. www.bearcreeklakes.com. RV/tent: 160. water, phone. Hookups: water, electric (30, 50 amps), $7.50–$12. Hookups: water, electric (30 sewer. amps), sewer. Town Creek Doublehead Resort, 145 CR 314, 35672. Opp Scottsboro T: (800) 685-9267. www.doublehead.com. Frank Jackson State Park, Rte. 3 Box 73-C, Crawford RV Park, 4320 South Broad St., RV/tent: 30. $15. Hookups: water, electric 36467.T: (334) 493-6988. 35759-7421.T: (256) 574-5366. www.craw- (30, 50 amps). www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks/frank_jackson_1a. fordrv.com. RV/tent: 12. $18. Hookups: water, html. RV/tent: 26. $15. Hookups: water, elec- electric (30, 50 amps), sewer, cable. Troy tric (30 amps). Goose Pond Colony, 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Deer Run RV Park, 3736 Hwy. 231 North, 35769.T: (256) 259-1808. F: (256) 259-3127. 36081.T: (800) 552-3036. F: (334) 670-6759. Orange Beach www.goosepond.org. RV/tent: 117. $15–$17. www.deer Beech Camping, 4224 Orange Beach Blvd., #50, Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 amps), 36561.T: (251) 981-4136. RV/tent: 90. $20. sewer, phone. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30, 50 amps), sewer.

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Anchor Point Hillside on Gambell Motel & RV Park, 2150 Cooper Landing Kyllonen’s RV Park, 74160 Anchor Point Beach Gambell St., 99503.T: (907) 258-6006 or Cooper Creek Campground, Sterling Hwy. Mile Rd., 99556.T: (907) 235-7762 or (907) 235- (800) 478-6005. F: (907) 279-8972. www.hill- 51, 99572.T: (800) 280-CAMP. 7451. F: (907) 235-6435. www.kyllonenrv- side-alaska.com. [email protected]. www.reserveusa.com. RV/tent: 29. $15. park.com. [email protected]. RV/tent: 23. $24. RV/tent: 67. $20–$24. Hookups: electric (20, Hookups: none. 30, 50 amps), water, sewer. Hookups: electric (30 amps), water, sewer. Russian River Campground, Mile 53 Sterling Auke Bay Hwy., 99572.T: (800) 280-CAMP. Anchorage www.reserveusa.com. RV/tent: 110. $13–$20. Centennial Campground, 8300 Glenn Hwy., Auke Bay RV Park, 11930 Glacier Hwy., 99821. Hookups: none. T: (907) 789-9467. RV/tent: 40. $22. 99519.T: (907) 343-4474. RV/tent: 129. Sunrise Inn RV Park, P.O. Box 832, 99572. Hookups: electric (20, 30 amps), water, $13–$15. Hookups: none. T: (907) 595-1222. RV/tent: 27. $18–$22. sewer. Electronic Solutions Midtown RV Park, 545 East Hookups: electric (20, 30, 50 amps), water, Northern Lights, Suite C, 99503.T: (907) Cantwell sewer. 277-2407. RV/tent: 42. $22. Hookups: electric (20 amps), water, sewer. Cantwell RV Park, Mile 209.9 Parks Hwy., Copper Center 99729.T: (907) 768-2210 (summer) or (800) Golden Nugget Camper Park, 4100 Debarr, Kenny Lake Mercantile/RV Park, Mile 7.5 Edger- 940-2210. F: (907) 262-5149. 99508.T: (907) 333-2012 or (800) 449-2012. ton Hwy., 99573.T: (907) 822-3313. www.alaskaone.com/cantwellrv. F: (907) 333-1016. www.alaskan.com/camper- www.alaskaoutdoors.com/KennyLake.knny [email protected]. RV/tent: 82. park. [email protected]. RV/tent: 215. [email protected]. RV/tent: 19. $15–$18. $10–$21. Hookups: water, electric (20, 30 $17–$27. Hookups: electric (20, 30, 50 Hookups: electric (20 amps). amps). amps), water, sewer.