Monte Sano State Park Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through reserve.alapark.com up to one year in advance. Check-in at 2 PM, check-out at 11 AM. Two-night minimum on weekends, three-night minimum on holidays. Improved sites have a 14-day stay limit from March 1 through November 1; primitive sites limited to 5 consecutive nights year-round.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 11:09AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 7:50PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105-109F. * WHERE...All counties in northern Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Monte Sano State Park Campground occupies a scenic plateau on Monte Sano mountain, just minutes from downtown Huntsville. The campground divides into three site categories: primitive tent-only sites tucked into wooded areas, standard water and electric sites with gravel pads and 30/50 amp service, and premium full-hookup sites offering water, electric, and sewer connections along the bluff with views. Two modern bathhouses provide hot showers and coin-operated laundry facilities. The park surrounds campers with over 20 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through hardwood forests. A Japanese garden, disc golf course, playground, and the Von Braun Planetarium provide diversions beyond the trails. The camp store stocks firewood and essentials, staying open year-round from 8am to 5pm. Two dump stations serve RV campers. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekends when a two-night minimum applies. Holiday weekends require three-night stays. The improved campground enforces a 14-day stay limit from March 1 through November 1, while primitive sites cap at five consecutive nights year-round. RVers should avoid GPS-directed routes via Bankhead Parkway and follow official directions from Governors Drive instead.
Directions
From Huntsville: Stay left to South Memorial Parkway. Take the right-hand exit to Governors Drive. Turn left onto Governors Drive. Follow Governors Drive up the mountain to Monte Sano Blvd. Turn left onto Monte Sano Blvd. Continue 2.5 miles and then turn right onto Nolen Ave. Follow Nolen Ave one mile until you arrive at the Park Entrance Gate. Do NOT use GPS or Bankhead Parkway if pulling a camper or RV.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 105ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 105ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (256) 534-3757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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