Paddle Towns & Basecamps

Towns that pair naturally with nearby rivers, trails, outfitters, and lodging.

Terrapin Creek Hub

Piedmont

Piedmont is the primary basecamp for Terrapin Creek and the junction of the Chief Ladiga Rail Trail and Pinhoti Trail. After your float, gather downtown for pizza and refreshments at Pinhoti Pizza Company – pinhotipizzacompany.com .

Flint River

Huntsville & Brownsboro

Urban basecamp with glamping, outfitters, and easy Flint River access.

Sipsey Fork

Double Springs

Primary lodging and supply town for Bankhead National Forest paddling and hiking.

Tallapoosa River

Heflin & Cheaha

Mountain basecamp for Tallapoosa River paddling paired with Cheaha hiking.

Coastal Delta

Mobile & Spanish Fort

Gateway towns for Mobile-Tensaw Delta and coastal flatwater paddling.