As part of our Mammoth Cave / Dollywood / Great Smokey Mountains National Forest RV vacation, we…read morestayed at The Cove RV Campground on day (night) number 1. Some may ask why we stayed in Gadsden, AL, which is more or less midway between Birmingham, AL and Chattanooga, TN. Well, I had to work the day we left so we got a late start, but I digress. The Cove is "somewhat" conveniently located off I-59 near its intersection with I-759. We knew we would be arriving well after closing time, but the on-site manager (whose name I cannot recall) assured us that this would not be an issue and all we had to do was call him when we were 30 minutes out, as the entrance gate would be locked. At 8:30 PM we gave him a call and true to his word, he was waiting for us when we arrived shortly after 9 PM. Kudos for the excellent customer service and easy check-in procedure. This park features lakefront and pull-through sites. There are 30/50 amp hookups and sites available for tents. The gravel roads were all recently graded, as were the gravel pads. However, I prefer concrete pads for the RV. There is a small private spring-fed lake bordering the park that's available for use. The facilities were all very clean and very nice. There was a very nice in-ground pool and separate toddler pool for the little ones. The pools were secured with a chain link fence to prevent wayward little ones from wandering in. One of the biggest surprises was how impeccably clean the shower house was. The floors were mopped daily and the showers were spotless. The laundry room was also new and very clean too. This park is a solid choice. I think an investment in some landscaping and possibly some concrete pads would transform this 4-star park into a 5 star park. I've only stayed in a handful of RV parks over the past few years, but this place is a solid choice and I am definitely a fan.

On the positive side, tt was very convenient right off the interstate as a halfway stop on our way…read moreto Florida. This was our first time staying there and it wasn't exactly clear how or where to check-in. Need a bit better sign for the way into the campground. I first pulled into the after hours check-in and then realized I needed to back up and go down the road. Nice people though when I called.

We have been here a few times and always enjoy the scenery and of course beautiful Noccalula! Come…read moreafter a rain for increased water production for a bigger waterfall! There is a paid admission section with the railroad, mini golf, hiking under the Falls, petting zoo and gardens, but campground area just to see the Falls is free. Dog friendly walking (on leash). In warmer months they also have Frios Gourmet Pops open for sweet treats and something to cool off with.

NOCCALULA!!! Yes we are back! Yep. Today is Ty's birthday and he loves this park. But, we have a…read moreNewcomer, Donner has never been here before, She so excited. We are a party of 5 and you are super dry today!!! But, we see Mr. Crane! Hey Mr. Crane. Where are the ducks hiding? There is not a one in sight. Either way, it's hot , so we look around and keep it moving in this heat.

It's a nice little campground, not a far drive from Noccalula falls and lots of local thrift…read morestores. We did enjoy tubing, but we bought our own from Walmart for much cheaper and since we were staying here, it was free and we just signed a waver. Beware of snakes though, there's a lot of them! We got floats with netted bottoms to keep them from trying to take a ride with us. Fishing was far more enjoyable. We caught catfish, alligator gar, sheepshead, little bass, and more. Use small tackle and don't expect a fish fry!

Do not recommend bringing your children here until they fix there playground. As much money as they…read morebring in they can afford decent playground stuff here. Son got cut on the seesaw. The building near the playground is going to fall any day. There's no maintenance kept up on anything. The slide literally fell, the picnic tables was almost down the hill. The grass is grown up in areas around the playground and everywhere else. This place has potential but there's not love here unfortunately. I hope they take reviews seriously but considering looking at the other reviews it's the same as it always has been and they changed nothing sadly.

Absolutely amazing time!!! 10/10 would recommend!! Amazing people amazing time for a great price!!!read more

We LOVE this place!! First time we went we just kayaked. This time we brought our camper and spent…read morethe whole weekend! We had a great time and the management were super helpful and very friendly!! Had a great float and a great time-Will definitely back! You can bring your own kayak or rent one from them.

Friends told us of this hidden gem and while we were in the area we made sure to stop by, even if…read morewe simply rolled through. We did not regret it. They told us to look out for deer and wow were there plenty of them! Many signs posted though to make sure not to feed them, as it harms them, the environment, and causes more accidents involving deer and road vehicles. Treat wildlife responsibly!

This is for the Town Creek section of the State Park.All the facilities at the campground needs…read morerenovated.The shower houses are in horrific shape.The grounds are not kept neat and mowed.The taxpayers of Alabama deserve better.The lodge,chalets,and the campground below the lodge are really nice.Town Creek needs to be as nice as the rest of the state park.

I had the most awesome weekend with about 35 incredible women at Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp!…read moreThere was always something to do! A special shout out to Jane & her crew at Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp. They accommodated all of our needs & they went out of their way to make sure we had all the firewood we needed & kayaks for those that didn't have one. The camp site was so clean & beautiful & it was absolutely perfect! We camped just a few yards from the water so we could keep the kayaks at the edge of the water. I cannot wait to come back to this little piece of paradise! ‍

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!

Exploring the cave was so much fun -- and surprisingly cold inside! While the cave itself isn't…read morehuge, it's absolutely worth the visit. Admission is just $2, and kids five and under are free! Outside, there's a beautiful creek where you can splash, explore, and even catch crawfish -- which we did a lot of! You can also feed rainbow trout in the nearby stream, which the kids loved. One of the most unique and special things about this place is the fresh spring water. Locals and visitors line up to fill gallons of it because it's clean, natural, and totally drinkable right from the source. Of course we tried it -- and it really is some of the best-tasting water we've had! This place is a hidden gem and we'll definitely be back!

This place is nice, but BE AWARE. they dont have it posted anywhere that swimming pool in this park…read moreis only open thu-sun. I drove all the way from HENRY county and was sadly disappointed. I would come back, but please call before you go unlike me

The River Ridge Retreat is a nice, secluded area to stay in. It is somewhat gated, which is a…read moreplus. They offer tiny homes and an RV park area. We actually found this spot through AirBnB. Lesson learned, but they don't have any WiFi services. We went back and looked on the website, but totally missed it. We noticed that the staff were very responsive, which was great. Just a couple of items I would recommend for maintenance/cleaning purposes. After a customer has left, make sure to check the outdoor bulbs. One of our porch bulbs was out, but the other one thankfully provided enough lighting. As you can imagine, it can get very dark at night. Also make sure to sweep around the porch area and look for cobwebs. Also make sure to check the utensils after each stay. Some of the utensils were cheaply made, and were used inappropriately on a grill. Also, the broom inside of our Airbnb probably either needed to be replaced or cleaned. We noticed that there was a lot of hair trapped within the broom bristles. So as we were trying to clean, the broom was actually leaving more and more hair on the floor. Also, keep in mind, you have to take out your own trash, which was a first for us. Lastly, you may want to bring your own pillows if you have any back or neck issues. They were super flat and uncomfortable. Other than those items, the Airbnb was clean. If you don't mind tiny places, then you definitely want to check out River Ridge.

The sites are very level and clean. They seemed a little close to me, though. If you are someone…read morewho needs to park their camper, so you can visit the Guntersville area, then this place would work. The sites aren't shaded, it's not kid friendly, and there's nothing to do during the middle of the day. We sat by the fire at night. It was peaceful, but mosquitoes tried to eat us up. Even with bug spray. The dog park was good, but not shaded. There's no wifi, no free toilets, no free showers. You'll be okay if you have those things in your camper. We have an older class C van, so we weren't happy at all. I had such high hopes for this place, too. It should be better in 2030, when the newly planted trees get big enough to provide shade. Maybe they'll have a bathhouse by then, too.

It could be a pretty good campground but the restroom/showers are in bad shape.... there's no…read moreshower curtains in about 1/3 of the showers... some of them don't have shower heads. It is BLAZING HOT in all of the showers/restrooms ALL OF THE TIME. You take a shower, even in the winter, and you are sweating before you can get dressed and get out of the shower house. When you stay long term, you are supposed to move every six months... but they let you move for a day, or a week, and then move back to where you were -- or you can just move and stay in the new spot. Some people who move for a day or so and return will leave all of their crap in the original site. So, they are basically occupying two sites for the price of one. This move is supposedly so that people don't become "residents" but it isn't working. Other fixed shelters besides your camper aren't "allowed" but dozens of people have them... some of the sites look like a landfill. Also, some of the buddies of whoever runs the place don't have to do the six-month move. The ladies who work in the store say that isn't the case but it obviously is the case. Even people who haven't moved have said, "I've been here four years, I only moved the first time, I haven't moved since". I did stay here for two years for a job.... but some pretty nasty people had moved in next to me... they kept making noise all night long at the staff refused to do anything about it. There was no place to move, so I moved out. Recently, I was passing through the area and decided to stay a few days.... well, they added a $5 free that is supposed to be "per transaction" but they cheated me... they tacked on the $5 fee FOR EACH DAY I stayed. Also, when I was "living" here, they started charging me for someone else's propane refills.... they required a credit card be kept on file... and I was lax in monitoring my credit card charges... and when I did, I saw EIGHT CHARGES of $21.50 each that weren't mine. They refused to correct. They said "we don't issue refunds". But you charged me for things I didn't buy. "Sorry, no refunds". They did "give" me my next propane tank refill at no charge but they wouldn't do any more than that. And for my last stay, there were people coming in at 10pm to use the showers every night; they weren't camping here. I reported it to the staff after I saw it happen three nights in a row.... this group of both males & females would occupy the men's showers for 2 to 3 hours... no one on staff cared at all. I'll NEVER stay here again.

Campground is over crowded and the long term rentals look like they are permanent residents. Area…read moreid cluttered and nasty