Farleys Creekside RV Park

19417 AL-216, Vance, AL 35490, Bessemer, United States

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Farleys Creekside RV Park is an RV park in the Bessemer/Vance area of Alabama, listed at 19417 AL-216, Vance, AL 35490. Public feedback is limited but averages 4.3/5 from 3 reviews, with comments emphasizing a caring, family-like atmosphere as well as at least one complaint about being far out and feeling overpriced compared with Tuscaloosa.

Location

The park sits along AL-216 and is within driving distance of local dining and regional attractions. Notable nearby points of interest include the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum (~12.7 km away) and Holt Lake (~19.0 km away). Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 52.2 km away for travelers arriving by air.

Nearby Dining

For meals out, options in the broader area include La Tortilla (~7.2 km), Smoked Magic Family BBQ (~9.6 km), and Iron Skillet (~10.2 km). Additional choices range from La Casa Crimson (~11.9 km) and Sadie’s Diner (~12.7 km) to family restaurants such as HometownCafe (~20.0 km) and The Velvet Spoon (~26.0 km). Farther out, Southern Ale House (~38.4 km) and The Front Porch (~37.4 km) add more variety.

Best for

This RV park is best for travelers seeking a low-key, community feel, as reviews highlight genuine care from the people who run the property and a family atmosphere. It also suits road-trippers who want access to local dining along with day trips to Holt Lake and the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum. Travelers who prioritize being close to Tuscaloosa or who are cost-sensitive may want to compare value and distance based on at least one review mentioning it felt far and overpriced.

Travel tips

Plan to arrive by car and map the address (19417 AL-216, Vance, AL 35490), since the park is described by one guest as feeling “far out” relative to nearby cities. If you’re flying in, Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 52 km away, so allow time for a drive to the property. For easy meals nearby, La Tortilla (~7.2 km) and Smoked Magic Family BBQ (~9.6 km) are among the closest listed options.

What guests say

Reviews repeatedly point to the people running the park as a standout, with guests noting genuine care and a welcoming, family-like environment. That interpersonal warmth is the clearest positive theme given the small number of reviews. A negative theme appears around value and location, with one guest feeling the park is too far out and overpriced compared with Tuscaloosa. Overall sentiment is favorable but based on very limited feedback, so expectations around pricing and distance are worth double-checking.

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