Can you reserve a site at Turnipseed Campground?

No. Turnipseed Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Turnipseed Campground

Campground · Alabama ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Talladega National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,172 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

Season: March 1st – December 1st — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

33.44328, -85.83920 · 33°26'35.8"N 85°50'21.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	55	59	67	75	82	88	90	90	85	76	65	57
Low °F	34	37	44	51	60	67	71	70	64	52	41	37
Precip in	4.8	5.1	5.4	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.7	3.5	3.1	3.3	4.5	4.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Turnipseed Campground

Can you reserve a site at Turnipseed Campground?: No. Turnipseed Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Turnipseed Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Turnipseed Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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Camping near Turnipseed Campground

Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area 2.5 mi · Facility
Lake Chinnabee Day Use 2.7 mi · Activity pass
Kentuck ORV Trailhead 6.1 mi · Facility
Kentuck ORV Trail 6.1 mi · Activity pass
Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot 14.8 mi · Visitor Center
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce 15.1 mi · Visitor Center
Anniston Museum of Natural History 17.5 mi · Facility
Talladega Scenic Drive 19.1 mi · Facility
High Rock Lake 22.6 mi · Facility
Henry Creek Shooting Range 23.3 mi · Activity pass
Pine Glen Recreation Area 23.8 mi · Facility
Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp 25.1 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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