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Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park is located in McCalla, Alabama, about 30 miles southwest of Birmingham. The park itself is unique due to the fact that it features the historic Tannehill Ironworks, which, at the height of its use, supplied iron for the Confederate ordnance.
The park offers three different campgrounds that include a total of 195 campsites. All campsites have access to water and electricity, and if you have a trailer or RV you're planning on bringing with you, don't worry! The campgrounds can accommodate trailers both large and small. There's also a primitive campground that features 100 individual tent campsites. The cost of a campsite with full water and electricity hookups is $30 per night, while the primitive campsites are $20 per night. Please note, however, that the fee covers a family of up to four people. If you need to add any additional people, the fee is $3 per extra person. Sites are first come first serve and are often completely filled during Halloween, as trick-or-treating has now become a local tradition at the park. Visitors describe the experience as truly unique, and enjoy the creative (and scary) decorations placed by campers.
Visitors of Tannehill Ironworks Park can enjoy various activities, such as hiking, biking, fishing, train rides, and exploring the local attractions. Among these attractions are the Tannehill Furnaces, a historical landmark, the Pioneer farm, the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum, and the Crafts Cabins. In the Crafts Cabins, local artisans produce pottery, artwork and quilts, to name a few things. This typically takes place on the weekends during the months of March through November.
Overall, visitors describe their visit to the park as peaceful and relaxing. The three campgrounds have access to an old country store that supplies campers with essentials such as emergency supplies, firewood and food items. There's also a natural limestone spring located near the campsites. Train rides and playgrounds offer a lot for old and young visitors alike. It's easy to see why Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park is a favorite of both locals and travel enthusiasts, and why some can't “just” stay for the weekend.
We rented the Nail house for our daughter's mountain bike race at the park. We loved it. Great little cabin. I wish they were dog friendly but other than that we had a great time.
It’s the best historical park near Birmingham Alabama. 45 mins drive is required if you are traveling from Downtown Birmingham. I believe the main attraction there is the Grist Mill which was established in 1867. It is a good picnic spot in the summer.
Wife and I first time here. The trails are great easy walking in most places. We started on the school side biking trails. It was amazing area. We switched to some of the easier trails. Great nature hike!!
This place is fantastic!
I love parks with historical value, and Tannehill definitely rates at the top of historical value.
The entire park was very clean, it has amazing walking/ biking paths and a herd of deer that lounge in the adjacent woods.
There were plenty of rv spots, cabins for rent and small "lodges" with a communal bathroom.
I'm planning a trip back next month specifically to visit Tannehill again!
