Best camping near Akron
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Akron, Alabama — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Forkland/McConnico Creek
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Forkland/McConnico Creek Park in Alabama offers established campsites with both RV and tent camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak seasons, and modest fees…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
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#2
Lock 5
Good
18.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Lock 5 camping area in Alabama offers breathtaking views of the Tennessee River and surrounding forested areas. Located near the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#3
Moundville Archaeological Park Campground
Good
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Moundville Archaeological Park Campground is located in Alabama and offers a unique camping experience for visitors. The campground provides several amenities, including picnic…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#4
Lock 7
Good
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Lock 7 Camping Area in Alabama offers stunning views of the Tennessee River and surrounding forest. Nearby points of interest include the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, the…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Lock 8
Good
3.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Lock 8 Camping Area is located in Houston County, Alabama, on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The surrounding views are stunning, with towering trees and crystal-clear…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#6
Jennings Ferry
Good
4.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Jennings Ferry Campground in Alabama offers established campsites along the Black Warrior River, with RV and tent access. Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov; fees…
Why 70: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
P⛰
#7
Primitive campground
Good
17.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Primitive Campground is a tent camping area located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility offers basic, no-frills camping in a natural setting typical of central Alabama's…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#8
Payne Lake Spillway
Good
17.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Payne Lake Spillway camping area, located in the state of Alabama, offers a serene and picturesque setting for campers. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#9
Lake Payne westside campground
Good
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lake Payne Westside Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Alabama. Situated on the banks of Lake Payne, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#10
Payne Lake Recreation Area
Good
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Payne Lake Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in Alabama. The campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Campers will find…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#11
Payne Lake West Side
Good
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Payne Lake West Side camping area in Alabama offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this campground provides several amenities…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
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#12
Payne Lake East Side
Good
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Payne Lake East Side camping area, located in Alabama, offers a scenic and peaceful retreat for campers. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
Camping near Akron
The Akron area has 12 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Akron
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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