Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground

About

Rickwood Caverns State Park Campground provides a unique camping experience above one of Alabama's most remarkable geological features. The park protects a 260-million-year-old limestone cavern system filled with formations, a blind cavefish pool, and fossils from an ancient sea floor. The campground sits in a wooded setting with 13 improved sites offering water and 30/50-amp electric hookups that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, plus 5 primitive tent sites equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. Overnight guests receive free access to the Olympic-size swimming pool (open mid-May through Labor Day) and discounted cave tour rates. The bathhouse provides modern restrooms and showers, though shower facilities close November through February. A dump station is available on-site. The park also features gemstone mining, a gift shop, playground, and picnic pavilions. Guided cave tours descend 175 feet below the surface where temperatures remain a constant 58-62°F year-round. Reservations are accepted up to one year in advance through the Alabama State Parks reservation system. A 2-night minimum stay is required on weekends, with a 3-night minimum on major holidays. Check-in is 2 PM and check-out is 11 AM. Pets are allowed in the campground but are not permitted inside the cave or park buildings.

Directions

Located at 370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior, AL 35180. From I-65, take Exit 284 onto AL-160 West toward Hayden. Follow signs approximately 5 miles to the park entrance.