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Free, primitive RV camping in designated area. True boondocking; no facilities. This WMA consists of 18,924 acres in Barbour and Bullock Counties Sept 2006 Field and Stream magazine ranks the Barbour Wildlife Management Area (WMA) among eight public lands nationwide considered, “America’s Best Public Deer Hunts.” Map

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14 primitive sites; RV length limited to 20 feet. From Hybart take AL Highway #41 South 2.0 miles Turn right (west) 1.6 miles.

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The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, impact pad, lantern holder, and fire ring. Other Day Use facilities include a Drinking Water, Picnic Shelter, Boat Ramp & Primitive toilets. Important Information Camp in designated areas only. No open fires or leave them unattended. No off road vehicles. Quiet hours between 10:00 [...]

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The only physically disabled hunting area in the Talladega National Forest. This camp is a 1700 acre hunting unit for physically disabled hunters possessing the required State permits in Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area. Big Oak Hunter Camp also has sanitary facilities.

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Located on Holt Lake. The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, impact pad, lantern holder, and fire ring.

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Cane Creek is a privately owned nature preserve of nearly 400 acres. It includes 11 miles of hiking trails. The landscape includes waterfalls, canyons, cliffs, forest and wetlands. Owners: Jim and Faye Lacefield Directions: From Huntsville: Go west on AL 20 (“Alternate 72”) through Decatur to Muscle Shoals. US 72 will join 20/Alt 72 at [...]

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$5/Night Brushy Lake Recreation Area offers everything from camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing to sanitary facilities including a bathhouse. A 33-acre lake, Brushy Lake has 13 campsites that accommodate very small recreational vehicles and tents. Campers occupy sites on a first come, first serve basis. No turn around area. Trailers are not recommended and vehicles [...]

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Conveniently located off Hwy 78 E in Anniston (just outside Oxford). From Interstate 20, take exit 188 heading north on Golden Springs Rd. Take right onto Hwy 78 heading East. Supercenter is located 1/2 mile on right. Co-located with Dandy RV Sales. Camping World has free overnight parking at every location. This location also includes [...]

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Driving directions: From I-65 South, take Exit 231 onto US-31N. Turn left onto Co Rd. 22 and then right onto George Roy Parkway. From I-65 North, take Exit 234. Turn left onto Co Rd. 87 and then left onto George Roy Parkway. RV Services Offered: Product Installation Vehicle Inspections Winterization & Dewinterization Battery Installation Appliance [...]

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Driving directions: From Interstate 75 in Valdosta, Georgia – Take U.S Hwy 84 West to Dothan. Turn Left onto Ross Clark Circle. Store is located on the left past Hwy 52 Intersection. From Birmingham AL – Take Interstate 65 South to Montgomery. Take U.S. 231 Hwy South to Dothan, turn Right onto Ross Clark Circle. [...]

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Driving directions: Exit 44 off I-10. Hwy. 59 South approximately 10 miles. RV Services Offered: Product Installation Oil & Lube Changes Vehicle Inspections Tire Installation Battery Installation Winterization & Dewinterization Appliance Service Special Order Parts Product Warranties & Recalls Roof Repair Propane Station Performance Center Cargo / Utility Trailers for Sale Overnight Parking RV Dump [...]

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Privately owned 700-acre nature preserve with 10+ miles of hiking trails. Backcountry camping in four established campsites allowed for access to preserve hiking trails only.

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Typical city park setting. Less than 10 electrical hookups with some needing repair. One 30 amp and the remaining 20 amp 110 volt. Dump station available. Restrooms and showers could use some attention; however, grounds were nicely kept and it is a quiet place to stop overnight. Campers only allowed after 10 PM. “Camping” signs [...]

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$10/night DeKalb County Lake is 120-acre located on Sand Mountain 1 mile north of Sylvania, Alabama. Directions: From Rainsville take Alabama Hwy 75 north for 6 miles, then left on County Road 27 for 3/4 mile, then right on County Road 194 to DeKalb County Lake. INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. DeKalb County Lake [...]

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Bisecting Alabama’s Black Prairie Belt, the William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir encompasses 105 miles of the Alabama River, from Millers Ferry Lock and Dam to the Robert F. Henry Lock and Dam. Dannelly Reservoir boasts an area of about 27 square miles and a shoreline of more than 500 miles. Since opening in 1974, the lake [...]

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Free dry camping in a truck stop parking lot off I20 in Alabama

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$8/night. $3/vehicle day use. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area is a 17-acre lake and small campground tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. It is an excellent getaway for both individuals and families interested in camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The area has 8 campsites for single-family RVs and tents with sites accessible to disabled visitors.

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The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, impact pad, lantern holder, and fire ring. Other Day Use facilities include a Drinking Water, Boat Ramp & Primitive toilets. Camp in designated areas only. No open fires or leave them unattended. No off road vehicles. Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. [...]

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The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. Other Day Use facilities include a Drinking Water, Boat Ramp & Flush toilets. Important Information: Camp in designated areas only. No open fires or leave them unattended. No off road vehicles. Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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Hunt camp in the Bankhead National Forest. Water and restrooms available.

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90-acre lake offers spectacular view and fishing. Peaceful and quiet small town offers much rest and relaxation. Small town stores for shopping and groceries but Super Wal-Mart is a 30-minute drive down the country road. Lot rent is $200 per month with utilities included. The only down side is the dump station. The park manager [...]

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The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. Other Day Use facilities include a Picnic Shelter, Drinking Water, Boat Ramp & Flush Toilets. Important Information: Camp in designated areas only. No open fires or leave them unattended. No off road vehicles. Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and [...]

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The campsites available here are primitive sites which include picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring. Other Day Use facilities include a Drinking Water, Boat Ramp & Primitive toilets. Important Information: Camp in designated areas only. No open fires or leave them unattended. No off road vehicles. Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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Located just 20 minutes from downtown Huntsville, the 250 acre park lies nestled in the rolling hills of northeast Madison County. The forested park with its stone and cedar fencing reflects the early settlement look of New Market, the pioneering community of Alabama. The park includes: a ten acre fishing lake stocked annually with catfish; [...]

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There are 20 RV spaces that can fit any sized rig. Every space has full hookups(water/electric/sewer). However, there are only 50 amp connections with no regular 110 type outlet on the box. So, if you require 30 amp, as did we, make sure that you have a “dogbone” type adapter to fit a 50 amp [...]

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A designated primitive free camping area in the Tuskagee NF. This grassy area can accommodate small rigs. Tents are welcome. True boondocking ; no facilities at all. Hunters might use this camp during hunting season. Use of the campsites requires a permit (no charge) which can be obtained at the Tuskegee Ranger District office. Tuskegee [...]

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A designated primitive free camping area in the Tuskagee NF. While this grassy area is goodsized, the tree limbs hang pretty low. Might not want to park anything taller than a van here. Tents are welcome. True boondocking; no facilities at all. Hunters might use this camp during hunting season. Directions: Take I85 exit 38 [...]

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A designated primitive free camping area in the Tuskagee NF. This grassy area can accommodate small rigs. Tents are welcome. True boondocking; no facilities at all. Hunters might use this camp during hunting season. Use of the campsites requires a permit (no charge) which can be obtained at the Tuskegee Ranger District office. Directions: Take [...]

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