Would like to camp somewhere in the upper half of Alabama Dec. 26-30th. A state park would be great with hook ups. First time ever we have had week after Christmas to go somewhere but don't want to drive any longer than an 8 or 9 hour drive. Hopefully weather will be at least in the 40s. Any other suggestions in other states are fine just want some sort of decent temps. Thanks Tara

Henry Horton sp in tennessee about 50 miles south of nashville about 8 miles off of I 65 recently redone.James Floyd sp in summerville ga or cloudland canyon in ga.above parks are nice, only elec and water no sewer.desota sp or wheeler sp in alabama cannot comment on these. if the al state parks are like the rest areas, they will be spotless, super clean.

Cloudland Canyon SP at Trenton, GA or Desoto SP at Fort Payne AL would be my picks in that area. Both are up on Lookout Mtn - Easy access...Roy Ken

try Point Mallard in Decatur Al. Joe Wheeler State Park in Rodgersville Al. Also A campground at The Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville but it only has 30 amp service. I suggest Point Mallard Campground. Not far off I-65 level and full hook-ups

Tannehill State Park near Birmingham gets good comments.

Wheeler and Desoto as others have suggested are really nice in AL. Cloudland Canyon in GA is also really nice. Cloudland and Desoto are a ways from the I-65 corridor.Another nice park is HoneyComb Creek on lake Guntersville, and if you like to fish, it is one of the best bass lakes in the country. Really nice waterfront sites. Also Guntersville is a great little town with some good restaurants, and little shops.There is also a state park in Guntersville, that is nice, but has very few trees, a major tornado hit it a few years ago and destroyed the campground. In December no trees might be nice, in July trees are your friend :)North AL, is a great area, and hope you enjoy your trip. You never know about December in AL, it may be 80, or it could be 20, you just have to roll the dice.

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mikestock
Explorer
Nov 17, 2016
McFarland Park in Florence, Alabama. Full hookups, about $20 per night, right next to the Tennessee River. It's 10 minutes from downtown Florence with several nice restaurants. The campground is well protected and no non campers allowed in or out after 10 P.M. Barge traffic going by, heading to and from the Wilson Dam, which, at one point, had the highest single lift lock in the world.

Florence is part of the Muscle Shoals area, home of FAME music studios, and museum. Several famous artists made their music there.

Of course, temperature is never a guarantee anywhere but the highs average 53 and the lows 34 in December.
eluwak
Explorer
Nov 17, 2016
Haven't seen it mentioned yet, but Monte Sano SP in Huntsville is a nice place with full hookups.
DannyA
Explorer
Nov 16, 2016
Chances are you are going to have some very cold weather. Could be highs anywhere from the 30's to 60's. But if you can deal with that, might suggest Natchez Trace State Park, not as far south as Alabama, its in West Tennessee but open all year round and full hookups. Most campsites have plenty of sun and lake views. Many places are going to be closed that time of the year.
fowl8717
Explorer
Nov 16, 2016
Smith Lake County Park Campground, Cullman, Alabama - 416 County Road 385, GPS: 34.07731, -86.95332

$$$, 225 sites, All Year, All ages, Tents, 572 ft elev, full hookups, electric, water, toilets, showers, dump, pet friendly, pool, playground, fish, boat launch, (C)

Address:
403 County Road 386
Cullman, AL 35057
Phone: 256-739-2916
Fax: 256-739-7158

http://www.cullmancountyparks.com/assets/smith/PDFs/prices.pdf

this park is less than 15 miles from my house. It is one of the best kept secrets in north central Alabama.
jnharley
Explorer
Nov 15, 2016
Just a note for Alabama campers. The Governor issued a burn ban for all counties in Alabama yesterday. We are in a COE campground until Thanksgiving and will not be able to have any campfires.
caysea7254
Explorer
Nov 15, 2016
Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions. We will look at each property mentioned then decide. It is just so nice to hear from people that have been to these places. Thanks again everyone. Tara
Alabama_Jim
Explorer
Nov 15, 2016
We like Joe Wheeler and CORINTH RECREATION AREA, AL near Double, Springs, AL.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Nov 15, 2016
Desoto State Park or Cheaha State Park are both beautiful also check out Nocalula Falls in Gadsden, AL, this city park is one of our favorites. Birmingham area I would vote for Oak Mountain.

Desoto has many beautiful waterfalls. Could be a challenge to get to if we have a freak winter snow. Nice big modern sites with 50amp and full hookups.
Cheaha is the highest point in Alabama with amazing views. The campground is on the old side with smaller sites and rough roads in the campground. Full hookups. Since it is the highest point to the roads can get iced over quickly and it's a long mountainous drive from I20.
Nocalula Falls has a 90 foot waterfalls, black squirrels and other fun things to do. Full hookups with 50 amps and large right friendly. Again. Watch the weather as it also elevated and could have ice road conditions.
TxTwoSome
Explorer
Nov 14, 2016
You might want to consider Foscue Creek COE , it has full hook up spots and some are along the river so you can watch the barge traffic.

We were there last May and we were impressed.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
lhenry8113
Explorer
Nov 14, 2016
About 5-6 years ago we traveled thru Alabama and stayed at this campground--very reasonable, family owned, clean and just a nice place to be---http://shadyacresmobile.com/. Near I 10 and Mobile. Lars