I visited Oak Mountain State Park as part of the Mammoth March Hike, fully aware it was going to be…read morea major undertaking--but it still managed to shock me. The steep climbs up and down the mountain were incredibly challenging. At one point, I even slipped and slid down part of the trail but thankfully managed to do so gracefully without hurting myself. Being from Florida, I was definitely not accustomed to the elevation gain I was about to face. There were plenty of moments throughout the hike where I questioned why I signed up for this challenge, but pushing through and ultimately finishing made it all worth it. Having the bragging rights to say I conquered this terrain feels incredibly rewarding. That day, I didn't notice much floral life, and most of the critters seemed to be hiding--likely due to the large number of people participating in the hike. That said, I was still lucky enough to spot a rattlesnake and a black racer, which made the experience even more memorable. There were a few noteworthy areas worth stopping for, including an open area near a dam‑like structure and several peaceful river and creek spots along the route. While the park is absolutely massive and I know there was so much left unexplored, the 23 miles I trekked over 9 hours was more than enough for one day. If I find myself back in the area, I might just dare to return and explore some of the parts of the park I didn't get to see. Truly a beautiful park and an incredible asset for those who live nearby and get to enjoy it regularly.

I absolutely love going out to Oak Mountain. I have been several times with my sister and on my…read moreown. There's plenty to keep you busy no matter your interest or the season. I personally love going for a hike and bringing my pup along. Plus, there's so many great spots to stop and enjoy a picnic My husband and I plan to come and visit the golf course soon. As well as pack our bows to practice at the archery course.

We called last minute and we were able to get a spot for our 40 foot Tiffin motor coach …read more Very nice park and the staff were great ! We would come back to this park again !

We stayed at the park for a few nights at a reasonable rate. How ever they fail to accommodate you…read more I called to ask for a weekly rate and if it's possible we could book for a week, the lady said she'll try and later informed me they couldn't. Which I could understand. The day we are set to check out I asked if we could have a late check out, the receptionist tells me she has someone checking into that lot today, mind you check in time is 1pm, and I'll be charged 10 dollars and tax. So I'm thinking ok, that's fine. If anything we were out of there before 1pm, I failed to mention to her that on their brochure says otherwise and not saying anything about a late check out fee. Other than that everything was ok. But we did check into another beautiful RV Park.

Spent a weekend at Deerlick Creek Campground and it turned out great. The area is peaceful and well…read moremaintained, with plenty of space between sites for privacy. The trails are clean and the view near the water is beautiful. A nice spot to relax, grill, or just enjoy quiet time away from the city.

We've camped at Deerlick 4 times. All of our sites have been #27 and below. My advice to you is to…read morebe sure to check the map of the sites and get an idea of how the sites look before going/parking. The ROADS ARE NARROW. The sites are beautiful but depending on where your site is it can take a little parking acrobatics to get in the spot. The lower loop is HARD but beautiful! The hiking and Bike trails are wonderful. The grounds are always cleaned and very well-maintained. There is an area to get free firewood. The Office staff is very kind and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend Deerlick!

This is the best place to live! Beautiful scenery and excellent management. The community is safe…read moreand everyone here is welcoming and kind. I highly recommend it!

Too remote Unfriendly people…read moreSmall laundry room no air Would not recommend Poor roads in campground

Wow!! This park is in excellent condition! Hosts we awesome!! All sites are huge, paved, and all…read morefacilities look new or extremely well kept!! Very few campers so nearly had the whole place to ourselves. Felt very safe!! Not much to do in small towns but drive to Demopolis and get great bbq, mexican, walmart, tractir supply, etc!! Barges work the river which are fun to watch and fishing is good here!! Trails to walk and bike too!! Highly recommend this COE park!!

One of the prettiest campgrounds I've stayed in. Folks are friendly and the Campground is well…read morekept up. Easy access to the lake and hiking trail. There is a boat launch for the lake and many sites have landing access for their fishing boats. Two playgrounds for the kids, a clean shower room and laundry. Electricity and water only but a convenient dump in the park. Good internet access. We were here at the end of January when the weather was in the 60's and 70's and mostly sunny. The park is not crowded though busier closer to the weekend. We will be back!

This a beautiful, uncrowded campground with water on three sides, a boat ramp, docks at many sites,…read moreand water/electric hookups at all sites. Clean bath house and laundry facilities. Only $12 per night with senior pass.

Facebook page says this place is close permanently. Well, this place is not permanently closed, it…read morewas open and a very beautiful place to stay. An absolutely beautiful spot in Alabama. My husband and I are traveling a we happened to sea this on our phones. Our original place we were going to stay fell-through. So we got on our phone scrambling to find a place to stay, it was getting late. There was Prairie Creek. We were only going to stay one night, we will be staying a total of 4 nights. Very nice, clean, quiet and serene, beautiful any way you look at it. A great plus, restrooms, showers, laundry, hookups (electric and water), cement pads for RV's, tables, fire-pits, grills, docks, boat launches, tent spaces and more. Gotta come check it out if you haven't been here. I give this a 4 1/2 star because no sewer hookups. It's a hassle to hook up your Trailer and take it to the dump-station. So, I guess it gets a 5 star.

Most of the sites over look the lake. All RV sites have 20,30 and 50 amp power, water, grills,…read morefire ring and pick nick tables. There is boat ramp and fish cleaning station.

I visited big Canoe Creek for the first time this last weekend for an easy kayaking trip…read more My friends and I typically go to Coosa River adventures, but I've heard for so many years from friends that big Canoe Creek is really relaxing and a great time and I need to check it out. We were really looking for something a little closer and something a little more low-key and that wouldn't be an all day adventure. Big canoe Creek in Springfield was just that. It was really close to Birmingham and the paddle took about two hours with little to no stops. When we arrived, you park in a field, and then you have to walk a little bit of the way to the outfitter building. Let me tell you, this is not what I expected at all. This was so cute and quaint, and decorated with bistro lights through the trees! I felt like I was so much further away from Birmingham than I was and it really was a true family operation. The mom and son duo quickly got us checked in and told us to get our lifejackets and paddles, and then meet down by the van and we would head off for the put in. At the top where you checked in there was a food cart with fresh baked sourdough items and a sheet to send Venmo or cash app. The mom and daughter make them and it was just such a special touch. You bet that whenever we got back I purchased two things of sourdough. It was so good! You ride in a van to the put in and it was a tight fit, but it was a pretty close drive so it wasn't bad. The creek/paddle itself was so easy and really great for families and beginners. Me and my friends have kayaked a lot but we really wanted something relaxing and this was absolutely perfect. As you walk back to the outfitter from the creek, there are multiple campsites, which is a really cool option if you want a fun weekend trip away. Thank you all for such a great experience. We'll definitely come back!

Had a great time,water a little low ,not their fault staff as always was great, 4th time there,I…read morewould and have recommended it