EXPLORE · FREE CAMPING
Free Camping in Alabama
Alabama's Talladega National Forest in the northeast part of the state permits dispersed camping. The Cheaha Wilderness near Anniston has some backcountry camping. The William B. Bankhead National Forest in the northwest has dispersed sites in the Sipsey Wilderness. Alabama's national forest dispersed camping is best in spring and fall due to summer heat and humidity.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Alabama
Big Oak Hunter Camp is our only physically disabled hunting area in the Talladega National Forest. This camp is a 1700 acre hunting unit for physically disabled…
McDougal Camp is a hunt camp available for primitive camping.
BLUE MTN. TRAIL SHELTER SITE (Camping Area)
BIG GULLEY HUNT CAMP & BOAT RAMP (Camping Area)
Horseshoe Bend NMP does not have camping. The closest RV and tent camping is Wind Creek State Park near Dadeville, AL. https://www.alapark.com/parks/wind-creek-…
Group site is available with a permit for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 occupants. Campground limited to soft-side on-the-ground tents only. Group area do…
https://www.alapark.com/parks/paul-grist-state-park
Overview The Pocket Recreation Area is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia. The campground si…
Enjoy nature at its best especially during the fall when mother nature dazzles you with an array of vibrant colors. This primitive camp is located near the Chea…