Wal-mart in birmingham, Alabama

[hammer01]

We will be traveling from new orleans,LA to gatlingburg,TN next month, I plan to lay over a night in the birmingham,AL area at the wal-mart supercenter on 59. Has anyone had any experience in that area? Good or bad all comments are appreciated.

Jeff

[2Ambros]

There is also a Sams club right across the street from the Trussville Walmart. Just another option.

[rvis2005]

Helpful Ap for smart phone: ONP Walmart It's been very helpful for us and provides reviews. The more folks that use it will be better. Tommy

[B_s_Bunch]

southernsky wrote:
When we go to Gatlinburg we usually make a stop over in Fort Payne. Desoto State Park is one of the best state parks in Alabama. Full hookups include W/E/S and cable. Don't know about the Walmart, they usually don't have a good view and no hookups.

Only problem with staying here is you will want to stay. And worth every minute. The area is Amazing. Larry

[steveownby]

gsander1 wrote:
I suggest the Walmart at the Trussville exit 141 about ten miles north of Birmingham on I 59.

X2. Trussville area is much safer then B'ham proper.

[gsander1]

I suggest the Walmart at the Trussville exit 141 about ten miles north of Birmingham on I 59.

[Merrykalia]

We overnighted at a rest area right outside of Birmingham on our way south to Gulf Shores, AL. Pulled in about 11:30 or midnight, found a spot between trucks, hit the bed, pulled out about 7 am.

[mccsix]

Stayed at Cracker Barrel next to WM exit 19 I-459 nice & quiet with a friendly mgr

[Executive45]

There's an Elks lodge in Bessemer that we stayed at. Had electricity and water. The lot is fenced...just outside Birmingham.....Dennis

[moonlightrunner]

I've stayed at the Sam's Club on I59 in Trussville (NE side of B'Ham). I felt perfectly safe. But I normally feel safe in the Sam's Club parking lots as they have better security and the store is closed (means no wee hour drive thrus with a loud radio booming away). I have a Sam's Club business membership and also can get in the store early. They generally have a pot of coffee brewed so I get a free cup to wake up with. My Sam's Club membership really pays off for me.

[John_Joey]

If you want to call it an early day, there is a Bass Pro shop right off the highway in Montgomery, AL

clicky

[rockhillmanor]

hammer01 wrote:
We will be traveling from new orleans,LA to gatlingburg,TN next month, I plan to lay over a night in the birmingham,AL area at the wal-mart supercenter on 59. Has anyone had any experience in that area? Good or bad all comments are appreciated.Jeff

Plug the address into this site. THEN make your decision if you want to stay overnight there with your family. :W

http://spotcrime.com/

[southernsky]

When we go to Gatlinburg we usually make a stop over in Fort Payne. Desoto State Park is one of the best state parks in Alabama. Full hookups include W/E/S and cable. Don't know about the Walmart, they usually don't have a good view and no hookups.

[gbopp]

I'm not familiar with the area you are going but, did you check:

Free Campgrounds

Free Campgounds

Maybe there are options to WalMart.