Camping in Alabama

Cheaha is the mountain pick. It sits near the highest point in Alabama and works well for campers who want overlooks, trails, and a more outdoorsy trip without jumping straight into backcountry camping.

Oak Mountain is a strong first-camping-trip option because it is large, active, and close to Birmingham. The campground has RV and tent options, bathhouses, playground access, laundry, lake scenery, and plenty of park activities nearby.

DeSoto is a good fit for campers who want the trip to feel scenic right away. It is on Lookout Mountain, has improved full-hookup tent and RV sites, primitive camping, backpacking campsites, waterfalls, trails, and easy access to Fort Payne and Mentone.