TheGov
Hayden, Alabama
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Where do you think the best place to go camping in Alabama, The first of October we are going to Lake Guntersville to camp for the weekend. Anymore place anyone can think of.
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frank6160
Alabama
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Try Houston Recreation Area in the Bankhead National Forest. About 35 miles west of Cullman off of US 278. Nice clean campground. I camp there often (was there last weekend). 3 loops 86 sites you won't have to worry about crowds or being far from restrooms/bath facilities. Lake Guntersville is nice but for tent camping Houston wins big with me. The primitive area at Guntersville is just piece of ground in the pines as are most state "primitive areas". No privacy,tables,fire pits ect. They do have some decentt hiking trails.
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Bigdog57
Tallahassee, Florida
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Oak Mountain State Campground southeast of Birmingham is pretty nice - a river with swimming area, picnic area, nature trails - good place for the kids. Lots of tent spots, some with water - check them for availability though!
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rhondavid
Birmingham, Al
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A lot depends on what you are looking for. Are you wanting to be in a campground with activities to do or backpack into nice scenic places. Oldest sona and I are Boy Scouts and do a lot of camping. Give more insight and I will see what I can do to help.
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campkrazy
Fortson Ga.
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http://www.stateparks.com/de_soto.html
We love Desoto state park.
Check and see if they have re-open
The closed for renovations but I think I heard they were opening in Oct.
http://www.sequoyahcaverns.com/
This a fun place to visit if you like caverns.
We did not like the campground.Desoto is just down the road.
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rhondavid
Birmingham, Al
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Desoto is closed until at least January per conversation with the ranger a week ago. However they do have dedicated primative sites that may be open if you really want to rough it. Beautiful location, lots to see and do while there with DeSoto Falls, Little River Canyon, hiking trails everywhere...
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rylee
AL
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I second sequoyah caverns camping. We are going in October.
I also like Cheaha State Park. It has lots of hiking and is beautiful in the Fall.
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TheGov
Hayden, Alabama
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Looking for a place to go with the kids 10 and 9, that has things to do for them. Like fishing and other actives that they will like.
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rhondavid
Birmingham, Al
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TheGov, you might want to check out Oak Mountain. Not that far from you, fishing, canoeing, paddle boats, horseback riding, trails to hike, BMX track, RC Car track, golf, animal petting farm.
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lilhowlinwolf
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On the front lawn of the Governor's mansion?
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