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!

Huge shout out to the owner, Butch. He really helped out these weary travelers last night, allowing…read moreus to come in late to stay the night. So few people go the extra mile these days, and he 100% did. We were super thankful :-) Not to mention, the park is gorgeous and full of amenities! Highly recommend. Thanks again, Butch!

We spent two nights nestled up next to the most serene little creek with the back drop of the…read moremountains...to say this place is beautiful is an understatement! The folks running the place are very friendly and welcoming, the bathhouse was impeccable, and the location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with all the parks that are so near. All in all we will definitely be staying here again in the future!

Highly recommend booking online ahead of time as their tours do fill up. Make sure to bring a…read moresweater as it gets to about 60° inside the caves. The tour itself you learn alot about the history of the cave and it's absolutely beautiful.

It only $3.00 for adults ( discount for veterans ) and kids under 4 get in free to the park. Cost…read moreis very reasonable . Camping, swimming, hiking and even walking trails. Underground cave tour. Park is very shaded with lots of oak and pine trees. You can rent a pavilion for family gatherings, birthday party and children's playground. Gift store has some souvenir items they also sell a few snacks and drinks. People in gift shop very friendly and knowledgeable of park. Give you a printed guide of park trails. Park is very well maintained and restrooms are very clean. I'll different go back again.

This campground is now Unhitched Wheeler Lake. No longer a KOA. That had no impact on our visit. We…read morestayed in site 46 which had the best sitting area overlooking the boat ramp and lake. There was a massive may fly (willow fly) hatch which prevented using the beach area. The owners apologized several times but they can't control nature. If you enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming...this is the campground for you.

I would give this campground zero stars if I could. This was hands down one of the worst places…read moreI've ever stayed. The biggest issue, though, was the staff. Completely unhelpful and seemed to care less about anything going on. Any concerns were brushed off like they didn't matter.

Wonderful Place To Camp and Kayak. The next time we visit we're bringing the Gators and taking the…read moreATV trail. Rumor has it Bigfoot had been spotted around area.

WOW! What a crack!…read more Buck's Pocket is a 2,000 acre State Park surrounding a natural canyon affectionately referred to as a pocket. The canyon lies in the Cumberland Plateau, a geological area west of the Appalachian Mountain chain that stretches from eastern Kentucky to northern Alabama and is contiguous with the Allegheny Plateau on the northern side. It's one thing to learn about things like plateaus in school and quite another to see them in person. It's pretty incredible to see grassland and farmland so vast that you forget you are in the mountains, but then suddenly and out of nowhere a canyon like Bucks Pocket appears like a huge crack in the earth. ~~~ The main overlook known as Jim Lynn Overlook @ Point Rock sits at the end of a peninsula of stone that is almost undetectable from the parking area. You will follow a wooden platform with multiple stairs up and down for about 100 yards. The stairs/platforms were recently refurbished in 2017. Along the way are several side overlooks that are not fenced (so be careful with children). According to alapark.com, the cliffs surrounding the overlook roughly exceed 1,000 feet, but that is overall elevation above sea level... not the true height of the cliff. ACCORDING TO THE USGS NATIONAL TOPOGRAPHY MAP, the area of Buck's Pocket nearest to Point Rock overlook sits around 1,100 feet above sea level. The Little Sauty Creek that passes through Buck's Pocket near the base of Point Rock is at an elevation of around 750 feet above sea level. This means Point Rock could not possibly be 1,000 feet tall as advertised, but instead only around 350 feet, which geologically is referred to as its overall prominence. Regardless, there are sheer drops here that would be unquestionably fatal. A fence with wooden beams and stone columns surrounds the overlooks main area. This is not an overlook for long distance views, but instead one that magnifies elevation differences. Without the fence, even someone without a fear heights would probably have a panic attack at the cliffs edge. Area 2,000 acres Established 1971 ~~~ HISTORY The park opened in 1971 after the land was originally purchased from a farmer by a Booster Club in 1966. It was once inhabited by Cherokee Indians and was also used for growing coffee and olives by the French during the 1700s and later for logging in the 1940s. Buck's Pocket was said to have been give its name because an abundant amount of deer that once roamed these lands. Urban legend has it that a buck apparently leapt from Point Rock to its death after being trapped by Cherokee Indian. Yet another urban legend says a man named Buck Berry used this area to escape being drafted during the Civil War and still another more modern legend says Alabama politicians would come here after unsuccessful bids for office I suppose to wallow in their sorrows. There are 15 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding plus a picnic area with views into the canyon below. ~~~ FINAL THOUGHTS Beautiful canyon worthy of a quick visit if traveling through Alabama on a scenic road trip! 2020 / 27

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.

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 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!