Join us for our September campout meeting of 2025!
Register for directions and more details!
Friday and Saturday camping will be available, and the grotto meeting is Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Saturday Night Presentation
Dane Garreau will be presenting on the exploration and discoverys made in Deer Skull cave. This is one of Alabama's newest mile-long caves and is up the road from the campout!
About the 'Champion Spring' Camping Location
The Champion Spring Campout is located on public WMA land (Wildlife Management Area). WMA land primarily is used by hunters and is free to be on for anyone. Most information online is for hunters. Here is some information about the area:
https://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/Wildlife/wildlife-management-areas/2023-2024/2023-2024%20-%20D2-James%20D.%20Martin-Skyline-ss.pdf
While we visit, please follow these rules (which should apply ANYWHERE you camp!)
*Please go well away from camp or water sources to do personal business. ALWAYS bury your business, or better yet, put it in a bag and take it with you.
*Expect to have no service while in the area, so please be sure to tell your loved ones not to hear from you until Sunday night or whenever you plan on leaving.
*Please only burn fires inside fire-rings.
*Please take ALL garbage with you.
*This is primitive camping. There is no water or electricity.
*Please be space-efficient and be mindful not to block the roads.
*The road in is rougher than normal roads. Expect to be driving over Small to medium sized cobbles and to encounter potholes. Clearance is nice to have, but not required. Unless there is rain, there is no driving through any water.
Stevenson, AL is the closest town if you need to re-stock any food or camping supplies.
Things to do:
There are many many MANY amazing caves in this area. Some include Thndrhle, Blndrhle, DerSkul, LcyPt, BlfRvr, MndyPt.
And there is so much Public land nearby that is a joy to explore and hike on! There is some private land too, so be sure to use the map above to be sure you don't accidentally trespass.
If you have specific questions or want more information on caves in the area. please reach out to us by emailing ec@dogwoodcitygrotto.org