Looking for places to hang for planned trip

[gunner76]

Wife and I are planning a trip from NC to Ft Smith Arkansas in early March to visit daughter and first grandchild. Will be taking I-20 to Birmingham Al and then I-22 to Tupelo Ms and cut across to Arkansas. The route is not set in stone as if I see side road that looks interesting, I take it to see where it leads. I would like to stop first night and camp out somewhere west of Birmingham. Any suggestions for a campground ect not too far off the beaten path where we can hang for the night would be appreciated.

[Grillmastertoo]

Hey Gunner--
How far west of Bham do you want to travel? I am in Bham and will be glad to offer any advice/help that I can....I ahve received many many tip and helpful comments from members here and I would be glad to repay as I can...

[gunner76]

Just looking for ideas on possible places to hang for the night right now.

My schedule is not set in stone. While I like to try and plan my trips in advance, my plans are always subject to change due to weather, what the wife and or I may find along the way, a part of a state I have never visited/driven thru ect. I also like to plan a possible route and then start looking the areas along the route and see if there might be something interesting to explore.

[Grillmastertoo]

One place to consider is called Dismal Canyon....It has been a few years since I have been there and it was in a tent, but it might be worth checking out....it should on the route you are taking..

http://www.dismalscanyon.com

[MAD777]

Wife and I are planning a trip from NC to Ft Smith Arkansas in early March to visit daughter and first grandchild.

Congrats on the grandchild!

My first one was born just 2 months ago in Texas. I had the good fortune to time my trip with the Texas group hang. I'll have to speak with my daughter and tell her to time the next on the same