Best camping near Ethelsville
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ethelsville, 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 15 of 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cochrane
Good
23.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
Cochrane Camping Area in Alabama offers a serene, forested camping experience with beautiful views of the nearby river. Campers can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating in the…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#2
Lake Lurleen State Park
Good
32.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Lurleen State Park, located in the state of Alabama, offers an ideal camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#3
Tombigbee National Forest - Choctaw Lake Campground
Good
54.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 84°F· No active weather warnings
The Tombigbee National Forest Choctaw Lake Campground is located in Wisconsin and offers campers a peaceful and serene environment. The campground is surrounded by a lush forest…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#4
Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234
Good
53.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234 on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi (not Illinois), offers free, first-come, first-served camping exclusively for…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#5
Witch Dance Bike Only Camping
Good
53.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Witch Dance Bike Only Camping is located in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, tucked away in a secluded area perfect for biking enthusiasts. This camping area is…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#6
Paynatha Trail Head - USFS
Good
57.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
The Paynatha Trail Head campground, located in the state of Illinois, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This USFS camping area provides various amenities to…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#7
Sumter Rec Area
Good
37.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Sumter Recreation Area, located in the state of Alabama, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground provides various amenities to make your…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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#8
Deerlick
Good
46.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Deerlick camping area, located in the state of Alabama, offers a delightful experience for nature enthusiasts and campers alike. With its serene surroundings and plentiful…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#9
Holt Lake
Good
46.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Holt Lake camping area, located in the state of Alabama, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#10
Blue Creek
Good
48.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Blue Creek camping area in Alabama offers breathtaking views of the clear blue lake and lush green trees that surround the area. With nearby activities such as swimming, fishing…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#11
Lock 8
Good
44.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
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 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
B⛰
#12
Burchfield Branch Park
Good
49.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Burchfield Branch Park in Alabama offers 35 campsites for tent or RV camping, with some sites offering electric and water hookups. The park is situated on the banks of Lake…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#13
Jennings Ferry
Good
48.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
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 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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#14
Lock 7
Good
48.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
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)
76Top-rated
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#15
Moundville Archaeological Park Campground
Good
44.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Moundville Archaeological Park Campground is located in Alabama and offers a unique camping experience for visitors. The campground provides several amenities, including picnic…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
Camping near Ethelsville
The Ethelsville area has 21 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 Ethelsville
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