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…

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 10
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 Daylight Time (GMT-05:00)

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 touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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