Best camping near Vernon
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Vernon, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Corinth Recreation Area
Good
50.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Corinth Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Alabama. Situated amidst stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#2
Clear Creek Recreation Area
Good
50.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Clear Creek Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Alabama. Nestled in a picturesque natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
82Elite
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#3
Wolf Pen Hunters Camp
Good
52.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Wolf Pen Hunters Camp is a popular camping area located in Alabama. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, the campground offers various amenities to make the camping…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#4
Claymore Camp #1
Good
54.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Claymore Camp 1 in Alabama is a primitive camping area with 18 first-come, first-serve sites. The campground is located on the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa, offering scenic views of…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#5
Witch Dance Bicycle-only Campground, at milepost 234
Good
50.4 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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#6
Witch Dance Bike Only Camping
Good
50.4 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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#7
Paynatha Trail Head - USFS
Good
51.6 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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#8
Williams Hollow Campground
Good
47.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 80°F· No active weather warnings
Williams Hollow Campground is a serene camping area located in the state of Alabama. Nestled in nature, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#9
Tombigbee National Forest - Davis Lake Campground
Good
53.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
The Tombigbee National Forest Davis Lake Campground is situated in Mississippi, not Illinois. This campground area boasts a tranquil setting surrounded by serene views of the lake…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#10
McDougle Camp
Good
58.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 90°F· No active weather warnings
McDougle Camp camping area is located in Alabama and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#11
Lake Lurleen State Park
Good
39.0 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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#12
Natchez Trace NP - Tupelo Bicycle CG
Good
54.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
Natchez Trace National Park - Tupelo Bicycle Campground is located in the state of Mississippi and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#13
Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground
Good
54.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 83°F· No active weather warnings
The Tupelo Bicycle Only Campground is a unique camping area located within the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. This campground is specifically designed for cyclists and…
Why 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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#14
Blue Creek
Good
45.9 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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#15
Burchfield Branch Park
Good
47.0 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
Camping near Vernon
The Vernon area has 20 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 Vernon
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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