Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

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  • Primitive campground surrounded by 263 acres of pure nature
  • An hour's drive to Montgomery; several golf courses nearby
  • Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and stargazing on site
Looking for an orderly, well-groomed commercial campsite with heaps of facilities? Then Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground is probably not the place for you – as the name suggests, this is frill-free wild camping in all its glory. Part of a family-run tree farm and wildlife preserve, pitches here are among open land, young timber, ancient hardwood and fishing ponds, and require a bit of effort on the part of the guests. There are 263 acres of pure nature to pick from at this Alabama site, and you’ll need to do a bit of prep to clear out your own pitch (it’s worth reading up on what you’ll need to do before coming along, and bringing a simple cutting tool like a machete or axe to help with turning your chosen spot into a truly excellent place to camp out). Campfires are welcome, of course, and you can buy bundles of kindling on site to help with that. Other than the odd check-in to make sure all is well, the owners usually leave guests to their own devices, so you’ll be assured of plenty of peace and personal space to spend your break as you wish. Go fishing, go hiking, swim or wade in the creek, hire a boat on site (for a small extra charge; experienced boaters only please) or stroll around the area looking at all the wildflowers, grasses and fruit trees – and see what wildlife you can spot along the way too. And don’t forget to look up after dark: out here the stars are quite something…

Campground type

Tent sites 100
Caravan sites 50
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Rent a tent 2
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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

343 Murchison Road

Pine Apple

Alabama

USA

36768-2036

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

31.84339°N
-86.92984°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

Golfers had better pack their clubs in among all the wild camping gear, as several of Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses are within an easy drive of Murchison Farm. If you’d rather get your exercise on a hike, try the trails of Frank Jackson State Park (an hour and a quarter’s drive), Conecuh National Forest (an hour and 20 minutes) or Blackwater River State Forest (an hour and 45 minutes). Head south for a couple of hours’ drive and you’ll hit the Florida coastline for days at the likes of Fort Walton Beach and Miramar Beach. You could also stop in Pensacola for the National Naval Aviation Museum and The Gulf Breeze Zoo. It’s worth making your way to Montgomery (an hour) during your trip too: the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement is full of places to find out more about this part of American history – the Rosa Parks Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Dexter Parsonage Museum (Dr Martin Luther King’s home) should all be on the schedule.

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  • Does Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground? Golfers had better pack their clubs in among all the wild camping gear, as several of Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses are within an easy drive of Murchison Farm. If … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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