Turnipseed Campground
Enjoy nature at its best especially during the fall when mother nature dazzles you with an array of vibrant colors. This primitive camp is located near the Cheaha Wilderness Area and offers camping and hiking. Turnipseed Camp has sanitary facilities.
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Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | March 1st to December 1st |
| Forest | National Forests in Alabama |
| Fees | Recreation Fee Schedule |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 33.4433° N, 85.8392° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Camping World of Oxford ↗ | 12.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Carava Outdoors ↗ | 32.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.7 miLake Chinnabee Day Use ↗Day use
- 6.1 miKentuck Orv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.5 miShepard Branch Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 12.9 miShepard Branch Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 14.8 miAnniston Greyhound Bus Depot ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miSouth Connector Hiking Trail0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 1.4 miCave Creek Trail - Talladega3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.5 miOdum Scout Trail4 mi trail · hiking
- 1.5 miChinnabee Silent Hiking Trail ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking
- 2.1 miSkyway Loop Hiking Trail ↗6 mi trail · hiking
- 2.2 miNubbin Creek Hiking Trail4 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Cheaha Wilderness.
- inCheaha Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,400 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Turnipseed Campground?
No. Turnipseed Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Turnipseed Campground?
Recreation Fee Schedule
Source: Forest Service
Is Turnipseed Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season March 1st to December 1st.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Turnipseed Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Glen Recreation Area (23.8 mi, first-come), Warden Station Horse Camp (27.9 mi, first-come), and Coleman Lake Recreation Area (28.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby