I grew up bank fishing at Ditto more times than I can count. For bank fishing it is just fine. We…read morehad our Senior Skip Day at Ditto, also, which was big fun back in the early 80s. My sorority rented the small pavilion for a picnic reunion which was a good time, like Angela said, "in the golden years of my youth," :D Since Mom lives around the corner, she and I, (and my fav. Sister) have driven Mom to and around Ditto to stop and eat lunch, enjoying the view of the TN river, and just take Mom on a "joyride." Yesterday, Mom and I did a Ditto visit and, sweet 88 year old Mom summed it up as she was reading the ancient "beautification award" outside the larger pavilion, she said "beautification award - for what?!?!?!" :D Ditto has always had so much potential to be a true destination for **so** long and it just falls short. I can't count the times local news would announce a restaurant coming to Ditto and then the masterplan to develop Ditto into a destination (uploaded to the photos) was so exciting! These great plans never seem to materialize. I get it - it floods; however, the masterplan seemed to have mitigation plans for that. I attended an event (wine tasting maybe) in large pavilion in the 80s and it looks like, as of yesterday, the pavilion has had zero updates and hardly much upkeep since then. I didn't bother walking in to get a look see, it was just unappealing from the parking lot, which is in crappy shape, too. I'm happy we have Ditto, and it is a nice place for a shady picnic by the marina, and the smaller Winstead Pavilion was a nice area for my sorority picnic/reunion. It's covered (of course) and has at least one ceiling fan, with easy parking. I just wish Huntsville's masterplans materialized more often than they seem to, and again, wish Ditto was more than a harbor, campsites, RV hookups, a small children's playground, ample fishing from the banks, pavilions, and dry docks.

No signage or direction on where to check in, had to call to find out where. Was put in a site by…read morethe road which most were. No real trees around so no buffer from the road noise. You had to park on a giant rock hump. garbage on the site was everywhere. The area up front was not mowed or kept up in any way. There are no amenities up here, just in the back by the marina. The road was rough to park our RV. No military discounts. so if you are desperate for a one night stay, go for it. I will not be back.

Nice campground. Reasonable rates. I spent the weekend in Feb 2026. I have one nitpick. It's not…read morewith the campground but with TVA. I was told I could not pull into my site so I could evacuate quickly in an emergency. I liked the view of the lake out my windshield. There were a lot of cars and trucks pulled into sites. Following state logic, they should back in so they can evacuate quickly also. It made no sense.

We had a really good experience renting a Lowe SS 210 pontoon boat here until it came time to…read morereturn it and deal with the gas. When we pulled up at the dock at our scheduled return time, a young worker was already filling boats with gas cans (not a pump). He started filling ours, but ran out of gas midway. That immediately raised concerns, since there's no way to know how much was in the can before he started. My husband went into the store and was told the worker would have to go buy more gas, and it would be 30+ minutes before he came back. This was frustrating because they knew our boat was due back at 6 PM, yet chose to use up gas on other boats first instead of being prepared for us. We were told we'd be sent a receipt for the fuel, but we never got one--just a $100 charge. At $5 a gallon and a 24-gallon tank, the numbers don't add up, especially since the gauge showed between half and a quarter tank left when we returned it. Based on the math, I don't believe we actually used the amount of gas they charged us for, likely an extra $20-$30. The day on the water itself was great, but the lack of transparency with the gas, no receipt, and questionable accuracy in what we were charged left a sour note at the end. It's never a good feeling to feel like you have been ripped off. If you rent here, just be aware of how they handle fueling and charges.

Monte Sano State Park is an absolute gem! The park offers stunning overlooks that provide…read morebreathtaking views, especially at sunset. There are endless hiking trails for all skill levels, each one more scenic than the last. Climbing the fire tower is a must--it gives you a whole new perspective of the area. To top it off, the disc golf course is one of the best I've played, with challenging holes surrounded by natural beauty. Whether you're here for hiking, disc golf, or just to take in the views, Monte Sano has something special for everyone. We managed to make it right before a huge storm opened up and enjoyed the overlook and a few hiking trails. The drive up is nice and scenic filled with windy roads. As we were leaving definitely be alert as the hill down is extremely windy and dangerous with a drop off. There is a fee you pay per person to enter which was not expected but it came to $5 per adult and the money goes back into the park.

Took my family on a nice little hike today. Took us about 2 hours and it was incredibly…read morechallenging! Such a beautiful part and I love the stone cut trail!

Sharon Johnston Park is a park we frequented growing up. Back then it did not offer all that it…read moredoes these days; however, they have always hosted a Madison County Youth Fishing Rodeo every May. The lakeis stocked with catfish, bream, bass and crappie. Other annual events are a classic car show and a fall festival. I always knew the park honored Sharon Johnston but didn't know anything about Sharon. Turns out she was quite the "dare devil" and was a stunt pilot who tragically died when her biplane crashed during an air show at the South Weymouth Air Station at the young age of 31. She lost control of the single engine plane during a series of spins and crashed. Her family donated the land to the community in her name because it was a place she loved dearly, where her father built a lake, worked to conserve wildlife, and taught his children about the wonders of nature. Since the 70s the park has really grown! Now it includes an arena (think horse arena - not concert venue), a marked walking/running course, rental pavilions, a playground with pavilion, Olympic sized swimming pool, campground for tent and RV camping, frisbee golf, and a shooting range. It's a cool park with some neat rustic touches like an old wooden carriage and log cabin styled structures.

We love this park!! More importantly, the kids love this park. We're thankful to have this nearby…read moreas there soo much to do here. Can't wait to plug in more with the activities here.

Hidden Cove, Arley AL. Smith Lake living--clear, deep, and quiet enough to hear your excuses leave…read moreyour body. We're posted up on the shoreline in a family-friendly RV resort with boat access and daily lake views. The "Heart of Smith Lake" isn't hype--it's a map fact. Deepest lake in Alabama, 500-600+ miles of shoreline, emerald water that begs for early lifts, cold plunges, and clean eating. If you're around, come say hi--KetoFiveO and Cops & Campers are right here building first-responder wellness, one lake day at a time

We have been annuals for a while now and we'll live our home away from home. We have made…read morefriendships for a lifetime here, the scenery is beautiful, the water is so clean, and it's our happy place! I do wish we had a GaGa ball pit for all the kids! Oh and Sunnie in the office is the most helpful accommodating person EVER. That girl needs a serious raise!

Awesome day at Buntlington Farms. The drive there is beautiful, passing through the gorgeous green…read moretree covering and the Tennessee River on your side view. Get there and was greeted by Miss Jesse She is the perfect picture of southern hospitality and genuine southern charm, a real champ and blessing to have met. She let me ride her horse ~ "Faith" she was a sweetheart They have 7 horses to choose from based on your style of ride. The Farm Owner is so cool, just a perfect gentleman and loving guy ~ Harold, who came along for the ride and showed me his place. 175 acres of Tennessee's finest land tucked away in the back mountains with Black Angus grazing the land, oh and one special brown Jersey named "Amy" Breath taking views, 2 ponds with a really cool tree forest next to them. I got the blessing of having both Jess and Harold to guide me giving me the lay out of the land. Horses were great, beautiful animals because of course Jesse takes care of them like their her babies They do events there too - weddings, church services, family gatherings due to the beauty of the place. I recommend this place and will go back. There's nothing like being around folks who you feel like you've known for years - that's Jesse and Harold Lastly, the charge was $30 bucks for an hour which beats all of the rest big time and Jesse went over the time too on the trail ride. If and when you go please be sure to give a good tip because they deserve it. Cary

Had an amazing horse ride adventure on this beautiful property. Harold leads a great trail ride…read more I highly recommend this opportunity to connect with horses and nature! Horses bring me great joy- I'll be back!

This is a hidden gem of a campground. I am reluctant to even put a review because I want it to…read morealways be available for me when we need a spot but I realize we can go all the time SO I will share. This is an awesome campground ground with a great view of shoals creek. The most relaxing week I've ever had camping. Boat ramp access with dock for fishing or swimming. The owners are awesome and always ready to help with anything. Gated for privacy. We highly recommend this place,you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Creekside Camp is a small campground located on Shoals Creek. Our 8, full hookup sites have 50/30a…read moreelectrical service, concrete patio, fire ring, picnic table, and unlimited firewood. The campground also has a concrete boat launch and pier for guests. So bring your boat, kayak, and lounge chair and enjoy the creek life!

What a treat it was! We came through searching for great fishing spots but found a "Ma and Pa"…read moreshop. As we entered the store, we were greeted so warmly by the owners. When we asked to kayak, they apologized because when it rains they do not rent them out. This is now due to a few younger people having to have rescue called out. In my opinion, this is such a great policy! After addressing our fishing needs, we paid them and was shocked to find out how cheap everything was. We left from there and looked at the campsites. We decided IF we go camping this year, this will be the first place we visit! Overall, Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp is my favorite small town bait shop. Can't wait until we get to go again!

Yellow Creek Falls Fish camp is a perfect place for a camping and kayaking weekend. Beautiful…read morescenery, great camping, and the staff is very attentive and helpful. Cant say enough good about Jane and her staff at Yellow Creek Fish Camp.

Our Stay at "The falls at Sewanee creek" was absolutely AMAZING! What we expected was to stay in a…read moreglorified tent, detached from a big city, and hoped for a relaxing stay here. What we got was ... the absolute perfect location to spend a night above a 50ft waterfall that lullabied us to bed. A perfect storm came through in the night to maintain that REM. Then a fuller waterfall and a few dozen songbirds to wake us up in the morning. Not even temped to hit the snooze button on that! Mr.Miller's hospitality is superb. He enjoys sharing his creativity, which is impressive, and thanks to it we had a perfect glamper to stay in and have this great experience. We took our time getting up, had some coffee, and drank it on the back deck as we watched the waterfall, yes you read that right ..... waterfall is visible from the glamper, just laying in bed I can lift my head and see it. After morning, coffee we hiked down to the bottom of the falls and soaked in the beauty and the privacy of it.

We had a great relaxing stay at the cabin. It was really cool to be that close to the falls.The…read morehost was amazing and had great recommendations for local things to do.

We stayed in a cabin on the water with a dock for our boat. The porch was screened. The place was…read morevery clean. I very much enjoyed my stay and will be returning

Goose pond colony is a nice place to put your boat in there is a small fee I don't remember what it…read moreis I think it's quite small. The docks restaurant is quite nice but it is very noisy inside. Sit outside if it all possible. The small restaurant at the dock Is hit and miss mostly miss . If at all possible avoid the bathrooms they were nasty.