Talladega, Alabama, is probably best known for its NASCAR racetrack. But for those whose interest is in the countryside, there are some nice areas for vacationing where you can rough it or relax in style. The locals are friendly, and there's nothing like a quiet weekend in the woods, where your closest neighbors are the possums and squirrels.
Blue Creek Lodge is convenient to the Talladega Superspeedway and the Talladega National Forest. It's popular with turkey hunters during hunting season. The owners live onsite, and are happy to be of service. There are only two cabins on a 50-acre property, so solitude can be had here.
Blue Creek Lodge
Interstate 20 and Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, AL
(256) 362-3760
vrbo.com/69096
Also convenient to the Talladega Superspeedway is the Talladega Creekside Resort, which offers cabins in addition to campsites. Creekside has two full-service cabins, three camping cabins, and a clubhouse for group retreats. The facility offers fishing, kayaking and laundry services, and welcomes pets.
Talladega Creekside Resort
760 Lake Whitland Road
Talladega, AL 35160
(877) 307-6303
talladegacreekside.com/news.html
Shocco Springs is a Christian facility that offers cabins for group retreats in a Christian atmosphere. It serves religious and nonprofit groups, and is set apart from the center of things. Facilities are individual hotel-like rooms or rustic cabins for groups, with bunk beds. There is plenty of conference space for your group.
Shocco Springs Conference Center
1314 Shocco Springs Road
Talladega, AL 35160
(800) 280-1105
shocco.org/
Talladega Taz caters to the racing crowd. Convenient to the track, it also has activities for race fans on certain weekends, such as a costume contest on Halloween. The cabins are all new, built in 2009, and offer king-size beds, ceiling fans and full kitchens. The décor is designed to appeal to race fans. Don't expect a retreat here; this isn't a place to get away from it all.
Talladega Taz RV Park & Campground
4899 Speedway Blvd.
Lincoln, AL 35096
(540) 671-3400
(256) 832-4200
talladegataz.com