Peach Queen Campground

The Great Outdoors

If you’re headed toward Birmingham, you’ll have the opportunity to park your Jemison RV rental and have some recreational fun at beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, where biking and hiking are among the most popular activities. Walk through the divine landscape while trying to spot some of the rehabilitated native birds that live here and learn even more about the park at the Alabama Wildlife Center before heading to one of the lakes for some swimming, fishing, or cable skiing. You can also play golf, basketball, and have a yummy picnic in this stunning nature.If you haven’t had enough of water activities yet, hop into your camper rental and drive the short distance to Wind Creek State Park where you’ll have access to Lake Martin, known as an angler’s paradise, where you can catch bluegill, crappie, or striped bass for dinner. The lake is also excellent for swimming. If your inner daredevil is longing for an appearance, go to the Chimney Rock area where you can jump off high, beautiful cliffs into the clear water.When you’re camping at Peach Queen Campground, you’ll also have the option of visiting Talladega National Forest, an area full of striking nature at the southern edge of the Appalachian Mountains. Hike through leafy, green forests, past glimmering waterfalls, and see how many wild animals you can spot. A century ago, the area was extensively logged and was pretty much a wasteland, but now the pine trees have created a diverse eco-system.

Exploring the Area

Since one can never get enough of Mother Nature’s creations, you might as well check out local farms such as the nearby pecan farm, where you can find pretty much anything to do with the tasty nuts. Get them chocolate-covered, roasted and salted, or plain for cooking - and if you don’t want to do it yourself, just buy a pecan pie, ready to eat. There are also beautiful wineries in the area, all providing you with both excellent wine and a wonderful experience.A lot of peaches are grown in the area; so many, in fact, that there’s an annual Chilton County Peach Festival. Watch pageants, live music, art exhibitions, and parades, and see if you can find a bargain at the live or silent auctions. Enter the Peach Run or a cook-off but save some room for a barbecue - and many, many peaches, of course. You can also check out antique roses and heirloom shrubs at Petals from the Past, or ride a train at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, so you’ll definitely find something for everyone here.Have you started writing a list of everything you need to bring and do before your RV vacation in Jemison, Alabama? If not, you’d better get to it - because you are going, right?!