Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in Oct

[garmp]

Planning a trip that would take us near Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, Al on or about Oct 4 or 5 (Sun & Mon). Found out the this park doesn't take reservations. Any one have any experience with this park? What do you think our odds are of finding a decent spot for a couple of days while we explore the park and surrounding area. We are B campers and only require electric. Which leads me to ask, what is there to see & do in the near surrounding area (history, scenic, mills, waterfalls, etc.)?

Thanks

[2naEagle]

http://www.americanvillage.org/site/PageServerMay want to check this place out while your there.

[mikestock]

Sounds like a plan. Hope you can prove me wrong. Any other month or any other campground. It's just a local phenomenon. Tannehill and October just don't mix.

[garmp]

Thanks mikestock for the advice. Think we'll call Tannehill as we near it and if it is full, not that I don't believe you, we'll head on to plan B, Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park down the road a bit. According to google maps we can always make a day trip back to Tannehill before heading to Panama City, FL. And if we can't make Tannehill that's fine. Ain't never been to the Super Bowl neither!
Thanks again.

[mikestock]

garmp1 wrote:
mikestock: Should we change our plans or do you think we might find a decent site for a couple of nights if we plan to arrive Oct. 4? I think that this early in the month we should find something decent for a B that only needs electric, but more than willing to listen to a veteran of the park. Worse case scenario we'd spend only one night.
Thanks

I really have doubts. You might have better luck walking up to the ticket window at the Super Bowl and buying four tickets on the 50.

Seriously, there is a COE park, Deerlick Creek, in Tuscaloosa County and a state park, Oak Mtn. just south of Birmingham. Either of those are ok.

[GMandJM]

It mikestock doesn't reply soon, you could also call or email Tannehill directly: (205) 477-5711 or tannehillsp@bellsouth.net.

[garmp]

mikestock: Should we change our plans or do you think we might find a decent site for a couple of nights if we plan to arrive Oct. 4? I think that this early in the month we should find something decent for a B that only needs electric, but more than willing to listen to a veteran of the park. Worse case scenario we'd spend only one night.
Thanks

[GMandJM]

mikestock wrote:
Tannehill? October? In the words of a Bronxster, "Fagitaboutit".

The Halloweenies line up to get in there on October 1 and start decorating. You could not find a more difficult campground spot in the country.

Oh, yeah, Fairyland. That isn't until the 31st.

They really start decorating at the beginning of the month and stay there the entire time 'til then?

[mikestock]

Tannehill? October? In the words of a Bronxster, "Fagitaboutit".

The Halloweenies line up to get in there on October 1 and start decorating. You could not find a more difficult campground spot in the country.

[Jayco1c]

Confederate iron works. Lots of history there.

Good park.



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[ken56]

Stayed here in march on our way to texas. Nice park and I would stay here again. The sites are adequate in size but not what I would call spacious. It has 3 sections, full hook up, W/E and rustic with no hook up. We never used the facilities so can't comment on cleanliness. It was a Confederate iron works that cast cannon for their army. Lots of history there.

[Trlrboy]

Here is a link to pictures I took around Tannehill a couple of years ago. We had no trouble at all getting a campsite on a Friday afternoon in September.

TANNEHILL PICS

[GMandJM]

That isn't a weekend when Alabama plays at home, so you likely will be okay. The park is only about 30 miles from Bryant-Denney Stadium in Tuscaloosa. (ROLL TIDE!)

[LadyRVer]

I stayed there a few years back. Very pretty, very interesting.
Don't know the surrounding area for sightseeing suggestions. We did not have reservations and did not have a problem.

[Halmfamily]

Should not have an issue getting a site that time of the year. October will be perfect weather 60-70's during the day and 50's at night. Its a neat park with a ton of history. I've never camped here but have visited it numerous times. Oak Mountain SP about and your south on I65 is also a great place to visit. Cheaha Mtn is about 2 hours east off of I20 with great views and hiking.

In Birmingham a great place to visit is the McWane Center. To learn about Birmingham's ore/steel industry visit the Vulcan Park and Sloss Furnace, both are free are and great places to visit.