Experience History and Outdoor Fun at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla is a destination where history and outdoor recreation blend seamlessly. This expansive state park offers visitors the chance to explore historic ironworks buildings, a fascinating museum, and a scenic steam train ride that delights children and adults alike.
Campers appreciate the spacious sites with full hookups, many nestled alongside a peaceful creek, perfect for biking, walking dogs, and family-friendly activities. The park’s playground and numerous hiking trails provide entertainment for all ages, from grandparents to young mountain bikers. Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, guests enjoy engaging with both the natural environment and the rich cultural heritage that makes Tannehill a treasured spot just a short drive from the Birmingham area.
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Graeme Woodhouse
3 months agoStayed in the primitive camping area. The site was sufficiently private with flat areas suitable for the tents and a fire ring already set up. Staff was friendly, bathhouses clean and an abundance of portable toilets that were well maintained. Would have liked to see a bbq in the primitive section available to the tenting cround. Only bbqs observed were at the pavilions.
Talmadge Mincey
3 months agoThe Good: • Beautiful natural setting • Historical structures and significance • Variety of attractions appeal to a diverse user group • Bathrooms seem to be newly remodeled and clean • Continued investment in the park to attract more users • Friendly staff Not So Good: • Litter EVERYWHERE, from one end of the park to the other. Candy wrappers, broken sewers hoses, used jugs of oil, used latex gloves, large cardboard boxes, cans, etc. • Semi-permanent campers in all of the full-hookup sites and at least half of the water/electric sites. Gives off tent city vibes with all the "extra" tents, canvas carports, TARPS, fences, etc.
Wes Taylor
7 months agoWe stayed here for almost a week in our 40’ 5th wheel. Sites are adequately spacious. Loop 1 and 2 have full hookups with 20, 30 and 50 amp. Several sites backup to the creek. There are several pull thru sites. The campground map isn’t very informative on the extents of the campsites. They do not do reservations so it’s first come first serve. They let you go pick your site. If you don’t need sewer hookup, check loop 3. I happened to pick the one site that was the most difficult to level the rig, site 213, but it was nice to right next to the creek. Great place for kids, riding bikes and walking the dog! Tannehill is about a 30 min drive into Birmingham. We would stay here again. Can’t beat that rate of $30 per night!
Jonathan George
2 months agoGreat place, we didn’t camp there just used a Day Pass. But it was Awesome, something for almost everyone. From Grandma to young mountain biker riders.
Kasey DeCastra
3 months agoBeautiful place and we enjoyed the historic buildings and museum. Especially the steam train. My daughter loves trains so this made her day. The playground was right beside our site and lots of hiking to be had.