Price
$3/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
23 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$3/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
23 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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33.7252, -85.6018
Pinhoti hikers, Shoal Creek anglers after red-eye bass, or anyone who hauls their own water and wants forest access for less than a cup of coffee. Fall is the sweet spot: foliage peaks October into early November and temperatures stay comfortable for campfires.
Vault toilet hygiene has drawn consistent complaints, and there's no potable water on-site, so if either of those is a dealbreaker, this first-come-first-served, bring-everything-yourself setup will wear thin fast. Site 22 is closest to the creek, but even the best spots sit clos
Reference information about Pine Glen Recreation Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Pine Glen Recreation Area offers camping sites for 21 campsites, cooking grills, sanitary facilities, fishing, hiking, and access to the Pinhoti Trail. Use of Pine Glen Recreation Area is on a first come, first serve basis. It’s a favorite with hunters because it is centrally located in the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area.</p>
The elevation is 1,100ft. The campground is adjacent to Shoal Creek with sites scattered through a grove of hardwoods. This campground has a developed-dispersed feel and an appearance of being under maintained. It is Ever wonder where the names used by the Forest Service come from. In the Talladega National Forest many are from the Upper Creek Nation’s vocabulary. An example: “talladega” is derived from talwa meaning “town” and atigi meaning “border.” Talladega National Forest 496 recommended for only tent, car, and slide-in campers. There is a grass understory but little to no middlestory, so privacy between campsites is poor. The abundance of hardwood trees suggest good Fall color and nice shade in the Summer. Tents must be placed on tent pads. Possible daytrips are Cheaha State Park, Talladega Scenic Drive (State Route 281), Shoal Creek Church (N33 46.540,W85 33.848), Cole Cemetery (N33 43.800,W85 35.880), and Talladega Raceway. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages not permitted in campground.
In Heflin, AL, at the intersection of State Rt. 46 and US Rt. 78, take Rt. 78 east 0.3 miles to Pine Glen Recreation Area sign. Turn left at the sign onto Old Edwardsville Rd., cross the railroad tracks, and immediately turn right onto Oxford St. Go 2.4 miles to another Pine Glen sign. Turn left at this sign, onto Forest Rt 548 (dirt) and go 1.9 miles to another Pine Glen sign at a "Y" intersection. Bear left on to Forest Rt. 531 (dirt) and go 2.0 miles to another sign. Turn right at sign, onto Forest Rt. 500 (gravel) and go 0.5 miles to campground on left.
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Fall brings mid-50s to mid-70s°F days with nights in the 40s, ideal for campfires and hiking. The hardwood color peaks in October and early November. Weekends get busier but still far less crowded than summer. Winter sees lows around 34°F and highs near 54°F. Summer reaches upper 80s, making creek-side sites especially desirable under the full canopy. The campground is accessible year-round, though remote access roads can become difficult after heavy rain. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable camping temperatures.
Fall praised for ideal temps and peak hardwood color (Oct–early Nov) in reviews.
Pine Glen Recreation Area offers a primitive camping experience with limited amenities. The site features 21 campsites equipped with picnic tables (22 in total), 20 cooking grills, and fire rings. Vault-style toilets are available, but their cleanliness has been critiqued in some user reviews. Potable water, showers, and electricity are unavailable on-site. The campground is adjacent to Shoal Creek, providing a scenic environment with hardwood trees offering shade during summer and fall foliage.
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