Near Cloudland Canyon
Live federal data (RIDB) + curated Β· GA
Showing places within ~30 miles of Cloudland Canyon, nearest first.
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Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground
DevelopedNational Park Service β Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military ParkΒ· 14 mi from Cloudland Canyon
~3h 21m
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Overview THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY. These sites are for overnight camping by organized non-profit (501c) youth groups (scouts, church youth groups) under adult supervision for the purpose of education of the historic resources of the battlefield. Due to limited space and facilities, camping for solely recreational purposes is not allowed. Groups must choose sites according to the size of their group. Recreation Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular recreation activities at the park. Groups may also request a ranger tour of the park or range
DeSoto State Park β Improved Campground
State ParkAlabama State Parks β DeSoto State ParkΒ· 24 mi from Cloudland Canyon
~3h 4m
Drive-up
None to camp. America the Beauβ¦
Included with your campsite
Rates vary by season and are not published online β call 256-845-5075. Plus a one-time $5.25 reservation fee and a 4.25% resort fee per night, paid in full at booking.
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The base camp for Little River Canyon: a 3,500-acre state park on Lookout Mountain 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, 15 minutes from the Canyon Center. Wooded full-hookup sites with real showers and laundry, plus the park's own waterfalls and 35 miles of trail. Book on the Alabama State Parks site β not Recreation.gov β or call the campground desk directly.
DeSoto State Park β Primitive Campground (walk-in tent)
State ParkAlabama State Parks β DeSoto State ParkΒ· 25 mi from Cloudland Canyon
~3h 4m
0.1 mi
None to camp
Included β short walk in from the primitive lot; gate key issued at check-in
Rates vary by season β call 256-845-5075. Plus the $5.25 reservation fee and 4.25% resort fee per night.
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The quiet way to sleep at DeSoto β 18 walk-in tent sites in the woods with fire rings, a vault toilet and water, no RVs and no hookups. Same 15-minute drive to the canyon, and you can still use the showers at the improved loop. Two backpacking shelters (Never-Never Land, 0.75 mi from the Lost Falls trailhead, and CCC Quarry) if you want a true hike-in night.

Pocket Campground
DevelopedUSDA Forest Service β Chattahoochee-Oconee National ForestΒ· 29 mi from Cloudland Canyon
~2h 37m
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The Pocket Recreation Area is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia. The campground sits in a low lying geographical area between Horn and Mill mountains. This low lying area was formed by limestone dissolving, leaving the ridges above and valleys below. These ridges are rich in iron ore "pockets" giving this area its name. Deer and turkeys thrive in the surrounding forest. Spring wildflowers and autumn colors abound, showcasing the beauty of the region. Nearby trails and overlooks allow visitors to enjoy the National Forest from different perspectives. The Pocket area is rich in cultural and historical history. In the mid-1800
Data source: RIDB + Georgia enrichment (dispersed / WMA / OHV / private examples).