Camping on the Farm

Camping at Sipsey Creek Farm in Bankhead National Forest offers a unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in nature without having to set up a tent. Imagine spending your nights under a dazzling blanket of stars, nestled in one of our cozy tents. These primitive yet comfortable accommodations provide the perfect retreat, allowing you to rest and rejuvenate after a day of outdoor exploration. With the sounds of the forest lulling you to sleep, you can wake up refreshed and ready to embark on new adventures, whether it's hiking along scenic trails or discovering hidden waterfalls. At Sipsey Creek Farm, tent camping is a delightful alternative that allows you to fully embrace the beauty of the great outdoors.

Our glamping season runs October through November and February through May, when the air cools and the forest softens. We close the tents during the summer and deep winter—because nothing good ever came from sweating in a bell tent in July.
A white teepee tent set up on a wooden platform in an open grassy area during sunset, with a fire pit and four outdoor chairs nearby, and trees and a colorful sky in the background.

Our Amenities

Private Tent Amenities:

  • A real bed — no air mattresses here (though you’re welcome to bring one if you need extra sleeping space and have a way to inflate it).

  • A private outdoor outhouse with a porta-potty — cleaned regularly and reserved just for your stay.

  • A camping sink with water for handwashing. Simple, clean, and close enough not to fumble in the dark.

  • Each tent includes a designated space for campfires—either a traditional fire pit or a chiminea (Forest Tent).

    • Firewood is available for purchase at the barn.

    • A lighter is provided at your tent, but we recommend bringing a Firestarter if you need extra help.

    • Absolutely no burning of trash in fire pits—let's keep the forest clean and safe. A trash can is provided at each site.

Shared Spaces:

  • A communal Pit Boss fire pit near the barn, surrounded by chairs, stacked firewood, and an open view of the sky.

  • A covered, open-air gathering porch—perfect for rainy mornings, quiet evenings, or catching a movie on the Roku TV when the weather rolls in.

  • Vintage seating, old books, and a few well-loved relics from lives well-lived and stories half-told.

  • A help-yourself drink station with coffee, tea, and drinking water.
    Plus space to prepare a simple meal—nothing fancy, just what you need.

  • A shared bath house with a flushing toilet and a propane-powered hot shower—because rustic doesn’t have to mean cold.

Outhouse Bankhead National Forest Camping
A portable camping fire pit with burning fire inside, set on a sandy surface outdoors.
A kitchen with black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents. Includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, and kitchen utensils. A small window with a plant on the sill and a black trash bin on the left side.
Covered porch with wooden furniture, green cushions, potted plants, hanging plants, and string lights, overlooking grassy outdoor area.
Rustic bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, small white vanity sink, mirror, wall-mounted light fixture, laundry basket, and a window. The walls and ceiling are unfinished wood with exposed beams.

Choose Your Retreat

The Forest Tent

The Forest Tent, a private retreat tucked deep in the woods. Perfect for couples or any individual seeking solitude. This tent offers complete privacy surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the forest. This tent sleeps Two. Bath house and shared spaces are 1/4 mile from this site.

A white canvas tent set up on a wooden deck in a forest with green and yellow leaves, a fire pit with two chairs, a stack of firewood, and a backdrop of tall trees and blue sky.
A wooden deck in a wooded area with two black plastic chairs, a small wooden table, a wood pile, and a metal fire pit with a chimney.
Interior of a large canvas tent with wooden flooring, a bed with floral pillows, small side tables, a wicker dresser, a patterned rug, and other furniture.
Interior of a large canvas tent with wooden flooring, two beds with bedding, a small wooden nightstand with a radio or clock on it, a basket, and a decorative rug on the floor.

The Family Tent

The Family Tent has everything you need to enjoy a nice afternoon after a long day of hiking the Bankhead National Forest. This tent overlooks the pasture, includes a DVD projector, and has a fantastic view of the sunset. Located 1/4 mile from the amenities of the barn and the bath house, you can drive to the shared space or enjoy a walk down the county road. This tent sleeps 4 people.

Inside a large beige canvas tent with two beds, one with pink sheets and a dark gray blanket, and the other with yellow blankets and red pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a radio on it and a small basket on the floor.
View of a backyard during sunset with a grassy lawn, trees in the background, two chairs on the left, a fire pit, a partially visible tent on the right, and a small grill on the deck.
A white canvas camping tent set up on a wooden platform in a grassy outdoor area with trees and a sunset sky with clouds in the background.

Secluded Tent

Our Secluded tent has everything you need to enjoy a nice afternoon in the seclusion of the forest after a long day of hiking. This tent is located in a private clearing at the end of the property line. This tent sleeps 4 and is located 1/4 mile from the bathhouse and barn.

A camping scene at night with a glowing beige tent, surrounded by outdoor chairs, string lights, and potted plants in a wooded area.
The interior of a large, beige canvas tent with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread, against the walls. A small table with a white tablecloth sits in the center, holding a radio, small solar panel, and a box. Two black stools are placed on either side of the table. There is a fire extinguisher beneath the table, and a string of lights along the tent's perimeter.
A large white canvas tent set up outdoors among trees with green leaves, with potted red chrysanthemums in front and a small portable grill nearby.