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« on: March 31, 2008, 02:06:11 PM »
I am trying to organize a group car camping trip for my church. We are looking for a park (doesn't have to be government owned) that offers group sites for tent camping. Looking for a place that is also w/in a 2 hour drive of Huntsville, but could consider going further on subsequent trips.

I had considered Lake Guntersville SP, but it doesn't appear to offer group sites.
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2008, 03:56:31 PM »
 I suspect Cheaha is over a three hour trip from Huntsville, depending on the routes you chose.  Maybe even three and half hours

 
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2008, 04:13:15 PM »
Cheaha is 3 hours away, however, I'll still consider it. Most folks have never been to AL's highest point and it appears to have other activities besides just hiking.

Keep'em coming.
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2008, 05:13:24 PM »
If Cheaha is close enough, I've hiked past 2 campgrounds along the Pinhoti a little North of Cheaha I think.  1) Coleman Lake recreation area.  Electrical hook ups, bathrooms, running water and beach entrance to the lake.  2) Pine Glenn, I think.  No electricity or water but streams are nearby.  "Outhouse" type of toilets.
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2008, 05:42:26 PM »
How about the following:

Brushy lake campground ( nice but watch out for the raccoons, they are professional thieves)
Guntersville State Park ( nice plus a lot of trails and wildlife )
Wheeler State Park ( ok but far from a favorite )
Tims Ford State Park (nice plus a good playground for kids, not on the water though)
Monte Sano (good trail system and close to home)

Just a couple of ideas.  Have fun.

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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2008, 06:59:08 PM »
Ok how bout the best keep secret in alabama? Buckspocket its always empty so you will more than likely have it to yourselves.
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2008, 10:26:23 PM »
 I vote for Buckspocket. There are a few trails, heated bath houses if it is cool at night. The place is beautiful.
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2008, 07:42:02 PM »
Desoto State Park has a primitive car camping area.  Part of said area is a small meadow where groups can camp.  There are pit toilets, a running water spigot, and fire pits. Last time I went there was a church group camping there, but there's still room for others as well. It's my favorite car camping in Alabama.
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« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2008, 08:34:28 AM »
I saw that too. Renovating a primitive campground = definition of an oxymoron to me.

I stayed last June @ the Desoto SP sites Lesray's speaking of.  And honestly they were practically perfect, leave it to govt. to screw it up (I hope not, but ...). 
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2008, 11:57:36 PM »
 Most people think primitive is a not so nice Holiday Inn. You know they don't leave the light on.
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 02:57:04 PM »
No one has mentioned Sand Rock..? It is found just east of Collinsville, AL. It should be a 2 hour drive from Huntsville.
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 04:28:01 PM »
Never heard of Sand Rock, gotta link for their campground?
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