Parksland Retreat

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  • Relaxed clothing-optional site in Talladega National Forest
  • A 15-minute drive to Talladega; 40 minutes to Cheaha State Park
  • Wooded park over 40 acres, with half a mile of creek for fishing
Parksland Retreat is an off-grid Alabama site where guests can get back to nature among 40 acres of woodland on the banks of a creek (and with half a mile of access to the water). This is a park that prides itself on welcoming all visitors equally: it’s BIPOC and LGBTQ-friendly and has a clothing-optional rule that means guests can choose the full fresh-air experience of a nudist holiday if they wish (you’re just as welcome if you’d rather stay fully clothed, of course, but you’ll need to be aware that your fellow guests might wish to strip off). Stays here centre around an old homestead within the Talladega National Forest, so it’s a fine base for a rural break: hikers can head out on two miles of trail just by the park (following the map from the park’s trailhead) or pick up the Pinhoti/Appalachian Trails three miles away. If you’ve got fishing kit, bring it along to try your luck in the creek. As befits a secluded natural park like this, barbecues and campfires are permitted in the fire rings provided (supplies can be picked up 15 minutes’ drive away in Talladega, but please don’t bring your own firewood). There’s no electricity here, but hot showers are available (natural soaps only and no detergents, thanks). The vibe of this place is very much one of rural peace, so there’s a quiet time rule in place from 10pm to 9am every night. Handily the park is mainly mosquito-free, but from spring to autumn it’s a good idea to bring along lemon or eucalyptus spray to ward off midges.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Rent a tent 3
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Parksland Retreat

1313 Germany Mountain Road

Talladega

Alabama

USA

35160

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

33.35807°N
-86.07697°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - DeSoto Caverns: 20 minutes’ drive - Kymulga Grist Mill Park: 20 minutes - International Motorsports Hall of Fame: half an hour - Bryant Vineyard: half an hour - Comer Museum & Arts Center: half an hour - Talladega Superspeedway: 35 minutes - Coldwater Mountain Bike Trailhead: 35 minutes - Cheaha State Park: 40 minutes.

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  • Does Parksland Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parksland Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parksland Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - DeSoto Caverns: 20 minutes’ drive - Kymulga Grist Mill Park: 20 minutes - International Motorsports Hall of Fame: half an hour - Bryant Vineyard: half an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parksland Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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