Serenity Campground: Mentone, Alabama
Ranked #6,885 in Sports & Recreation, #181,138 overall
Relax in a comfortable campsite at Serenity Campground in Mentone, Alabama in the middle of an azalea covered landscape, with fishing lake, easily accessible RV and tent camp sites, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. Every season brings new natural delights.
Explore the surrounding areas of DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Ft. Payne, Alabama (home of the "Alabama Boys" singing group), the quaint historical town of Mentone, Alabama with less than one thousand inhabitants (451 in 2000 census), or range a little farther out to Lookout Mountain area near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Serenity Campground is located in a quiet wooded setting with reasonable rates, RV connections (water and power: 20, 30 & 50 amp) and tent sites with water and power. It has a covered picnic pavilion with power, lights, fans, water, and fire pit.
It also has a bath house, horseshoe pits, sandbox for the kids, a volleyball court and a dump station.
It is on a private lake for fishing where no license required.
Explore the surrounding areas of DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon, Ft. Payne, Alabama (home of the "Alabama Boys" singing group), the quaint historical town of Mentone, Alabama with less than one thousand inhabitants (451 in 2000 census), or range a little farther out to Lookout Mountain area near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Serenity Campground is located in a quiet wooded setting with reasonable rates, RV connections (water and power: 20, 30 & 50 amp) and tent sites with water and power. It has a covered picnic pavilion with power, lights, fans, water, and fire pit.
It also has a bath house, horseshoe pits, sandbox for the kids, a volleyball court and a dump station.
It is on a private lake for fishing where no license required.
Contents at a Glance
Lake View From Camp Site
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View From Dam At Serenity Campground
Tent Campsite
Each year, the owner of the campground, Larry Ross, invites all of his brothers and sister, their children, their grandchildren, and all the relatives of his father and mother to a Ross family reunion at the campground. This includes the family names Ross, Long, Owens, and Lewis. All family members are invited. Bring your family and some food. We all share together in the "southern way".
The next reunion will be held at Serenity Campground on Sunday,September 13, 2009. If you would like to come early and camp, contact Larry.
Otherwise, we'll see you that Sunday shortly after noon on the 13th of September 2009!
The next reunion will be held at Serenity Campground on Sunday,September 13, 2009. If you would like to come early and camp, contact Larry.
Otherwise, we'll see you that Sunday shortly after noon on the 13th of September 2009!
Countdown to Ross Family Reunion!
Ross Family Reunion!: September 13, 2009
Children Fishing At Lake
What One Visitor Had To Say About Serenity Campground
On June 17, 2008, "Nik" of "Burt is my Muse" Blog had this to say about Serenity Campground. [NOTE: The owner's name is LARRY ROSS, not Frank Ross]. She also included some photos on her blog which she took while there.
"If you're ever in Northern Alabama and looking for a sweet, secluded place to park yourself...try to find this little campground. We got to stay here for the night and despite the drenching rain, it was one of my favorite spots on this trip thus far. Mainly because of Frank Ross - it usually comes down to people, doesn't it?
Mr. Ross purchased this property 9 years ago and over that time has built, mostly with his own two hands, a beautiful park.
I ran that day and so was one of the first to arrive and meet Frank. In his early 60's, with a wide smile and a sort of boyishness to him, he was eager to point out some of the prouder features of his land.
"All these lots," he said, pointing to the tent area, "I put all these in by hand, laid the logs, tamped down the chert, levelled her off. Just tried to make it comfortable for folks."
One of the things I noticed immediately about this camp facility is that in each of the little tent sites, he left two or three trees. It's an unusual feature...most tent sites that are fabricated like that are usually devoid of nature, even though you're surrounded by it.
"Yeah well I did that on purpose. I like the nature, that's what people come here for and I'm not just gonna cut something down just to cut it down. I wanted to keep this place as beautiful as when I found it. Here, now have you ever had wild blueberries?"
He showed me the blueberry plants, along with the wild raspberry plants. Pulled off a leaf of sassafras, the likes of which I had never smelled before other than in tea. He talked about how he had the little lake built, has a paddleboat available for people and that his son keeps a tent sight at the end of the row and visits often.
I asked about the dog that followed him around.
"Oh, she's a wild one. Half coyote and half husky. I never have named her, she don't belong to me. She won't let anyone pet her...not even me, but she's a sweet old girl and I make sure she's always got food. She's good-natured, won't ever bark or nip at you, she just don't like to be touched. Mother's full coyote and will come around from time to time and check on her." . . .
I wished we could've stayed longer here...sometimes I always wish we could stay longer at a lot of places; but I suppose the good thing to know is that we get to visit all these beautiful places and can make my way back to these spots.
Thanks so much Mr. Ross!"
"If you're ever in Northern Alabama and looking for a sweet, secluded place to park yourself...try to find this little campground. We got to stay here for the night and despite the drenching rain, it was one of my favorite spots on this trip thus far. Mainly because of Frank Ross - it usually comes down to people, doesn't it?
Mr. Ross purchased this property 9 years ago and over that time has built, mostly with his own two hands, a beautiful park.
I ran that day and so was one of the first to arrive and meet Frank. In his early 60's, with a wide smile and a sort of boyishness to him, he was eager to point out some of the prouder features of his land.
"All these lots," he said, pointing to the tent area, "I put all these in by hand, laid the logs, tamped down the chert, levelled her off. Just tried to make it comfortable for folks."
One of the things I noticed immediately about this camp facility is that in each of the little tent sites, he left two or three trees. It's an unusual feature...most tent sites that are fabricated like that are usually devoid of nature, even though you're surrounded by it.
"Yeah well I did that on purpose. I like the nature, that's what people come here for and I'm not just gonna cut something down just to cut it down. I wanted to keep this place as beautiful as when I found it. Here, now have you ever had wild blueberries?"
He showed me the blueberry plants, along with the wild raspberry plants. Pulled off a leaf of sassafras, the likes of which I had never smelled before other than in tea. He talked about how he had the little lake built, has a paddleboat available for people and that his son keeps a tent sight at the end of the row and visits often.
I asked about the dog that followed him around.
"Oh, she's a wild one. Half coyote and half husky. I never have named her, she don't belong to me. She won't let anyone pet her...not even me, but she's a sweet old girl and I make sure she's always got food. She's good-natured, won't ever bark or nip at you, she just don't like to be touched. Mother's full coyote and will come around from time to time and check on her." . . .
I wished we could've stayed longer here...sometimes I always wish we could stay longer at a lot of places; but I suppose the good thing to know is that we get to visit all these beautiful places and can make my way back to these spots.
Thanks so much Mr. Ross!"
Photos From Serenity Campground - September 2008
What Else Can You Do While At Serenity Campground?
Get Married??
"It's Quick and Easy"
Are you in a hurry to get married?
"Under Alabama law, there is no waiting period for a marriage. Licenses may be obtained at any courthouse within the state and are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The cost is $45.00. Courthouses are generally open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. central time.". If this interests you, check out Mentone Wedding Chapel
"Under Alabama law, there is no waiting period for a marriage. Licenses may be obtained at any courthouse within the state and are valid for 30 days from the date of issue. The cost is $45.00. Courthouses are generally open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. central time.". If this interests you, check out Mentone Wedding Chapel
Visit "Little River Canyon" Park and Falls!
The author of this lens has been visiting this site since childhood. My mother only lives about two miles away from the falls.
It is located on Alabama Highway 35, and the bridge which crosses it is the dividing line between Ft. Payne, Alabama and Gaylesville, Alabama.
In the winter and early spring there is a lot of water flowing over the rocky falls, but in the summer, it slows to the point a visitor can walk out into the middle of the falls area. Check Out The Little River Falls Website Here!
It is located on Alabama Highway 35, and the bridge which crosses it is the dividing line between Ft. Payne, Alabama and Gaylesville, Alabama.
In the winter and early spring there is a lot of water flowing over the rocky falls, but in the summer, it slows to the point a visitor can walk out into the middle of the falls area. Check Out The Little River Falls Website Here!
View of Little River Falls Taken by The Author
Visit the "Alabama Boys" Museum in Ft. Payne, Alabama
For country music fans, there can be no better side trip than a visit to Alabama Boys Fan Club and Museum. The Alabama boys are the local celebrities AND home town boys. They are very much a part of their local community.
This year a stature of the four were unveiled by this city, which the Alabama Boys helped to make famous. Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon all spoke and were all touched when four bronze statues were unveiled at Fort Payne City Park.
The Alabama Fan Club and Museum is open seven days a week from Memorial Day (May 26th) through Labor Day (Sept. 6th): 9am - 6pm Monday through Saturday and 1pm - 6pm Sundays
This year a stature of the four were unveiled by this city, which the Alabama Boys helped to make famous. Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon all spoke and were all touched when four bronze statues were unveiled at Fort Payne City Park.
The Alabama Fan Club and Museum is open seven days a week from Memorial Day (May 26th) through Labor Day (Sept. 6th): 9am - 6pm Monday through Saturday and 1pm - 6pm Sundays
How About A Little Sample Of The Alabama Boys
Visit DeSoto Falls and State Park
DeSoto State Park and Falls is known worldwide and attracts numerous visitors from all over the world.
The area gets its name from the early Spanish conquistador Hernando DeSoto, who is purported to have passed this way in 1540. You can read more about this on the Lens Desoto Falls Northeast Alabama.
The area gets its name from the early Spanish conquistador Hernando DeSoto, who is purported to have passed this way in 1540. You can read more about this on the Lens Desoto Falls Northeast Alabama.
DeSoto Falls by K. W. Sanders (Photo From His Flickr Collection)
Visit Sequoyah Caverns
We generally think of Carlsbad Caverns and other great cave wonders when we say "caverns", but you will be amazed at at North Alabama's entry into this genre.
Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Homestead in Valley Head, Alabama will surprise you with its natural beauty. It is still run by the family of James Ellis, who moved to the site in 1841.
From Interstate 59 take exit 239 to U.S. Highway 11 South. Go 3 miles and look for County Road 731.Turn right onto 731 and go 1 mile to the entrance of Sequoyah Caverns & Ellis Homestead.
Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Homestead in Valley Head, Alabama will surprise you with its natural beauty. It is still run by the family of James Ellis, who moved to the site in 1841.
From Interstate 59 take exit 239 to U.S. Highway 11 South. Go 3 miles and look for County Road 731.Turn right onto 731 and go 1 mile to the entrance of Sequoyah Caverns & Ellis Homestead.
Here's A Preview of Your Side Trip To Sequoyah Caverns
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Children Playing Horseshoes At Serenity Campground
Weather In Mentone, Alabama
Check out the weather at Serenity Campground before arriving. It helps to project your camping gear needs and prepare for the weather.
Photos Of Serenity Campground
Lake Side Tent Site
Eat In The Covered Picnic Pavilion
Azaleas In Season
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