Motels Located on Hwy 72 - I-65 Exit 351


Best Western, 1329 Hwy 72E, Athens, AL, 256-233-4030.  83 rooms, pool, pets on leash.

Comfort Inn, 1218 Kelli Drive, Athens, AL, 256-232-2704.  63 rooms, kitchenette, pool, microwave, mini- refrigerator, hot tub/whirlpool.  www.comfortinn.com 

Days Inn, 1322 Hwy 72E, Athens, AL.  256-233-7500. 

96 rooms, kitchenette, high speed Internet, banquet facility, pool, pets on leash.  www.daysinn.com 

Quality Inn, 1488 Thrasher Blvd, Athens, AL, 256-232-0030.  56 rooms, kitchenette, pool, hot tub/whirlpool, pets on leash.  www.hamptoninn.com 

Holiday Inn Express, 16074 Athens-Limestone Blvd. Athens, AL, 256-232-7931.  71 rooms including suites, some rooms have whirlpools, indoor heated pool & hot tub, fitness center, interior corridors, continental breakfast, wired & wireless high speed internet access, RV parking, business center and meeting space.

Sleep Inn, 1115 Audubon Lane, Athens, AL, 256-232-4700.  60 rooms, pool, pets on leash.  Interior corridors, hot continental breakfast, wired & wireless high speed internet access, RV parking, refrigerators, and microwaves.

Super 8, 1325 Hwy 72E, Athens, AL, 256-233-1446.  58 rooms, continental breakfast, coffee maker, hair dryer, interior cooridors, free hi-speed internet, some rooms with microwaves and mini-refrigerators, $5.00 charge for pets.  www.super8.com 

Motels Located on Hwy 31 - I-65 Exit 354

Bomar Inn, Hwy 31S Athens, AL  256-232-6944, 81 rooms, swimming pool, pets on leash.

Budget Inn, 606 Hwy 31S, Athens, AL., 256-232-0131 – 30 rooms, some apartments by the week, king suites, mini-refrigerators, pets on leash, hair dryer;210 Highway 31S, Athens, AL, 256-232-6200.  21 rooms, microwaves in room.

The Mark Motel, 210 Highway 31S, Athens, AL, 256-232-6200.  21 rooms, microwaves in room.

Town & Country, 2414 Hwy 31S, Athens, AL, 256-232-2700.  21 rooms


Motel Located on Hwy 53 - I-65 Exit 365


Budget Inn, 28555 Boyds Chapel Rd, Elkmont, AL, 256-423-6699.  – 30 rooms, microwave, mini- refrigerator, pets on leash, hair dryer.


RV Parks

Cowford Landing – Located on the Tennessee River, offering swimming, fishing and boating.  Public water, 35 electrical and water RV hookups for campers, picnic facilities, hiking, and restroom facilities available.   Contact:  256-233-6400

Lucy’s Branch – Located on the Elk River, offering 160 RV hookups for long-term (montly) campers.  Contact:  256-729-6443

Mill Creek Park - Located 8 miles west of I-65 exit #361 in Elkmont.  Forty acres of scenic beauty, features RV pull-thru hook-ups and primitive creek side camping.  A pavilion will seat 60 at tables and has a full kitchen.  Perfect for RV clubs or can be rented by other groups.  Contact:  256-732-3686

Northgate RV Travel Park - Located at I-65 Exit 354, 1757 Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL  35613, 20 RV sites, 256-232-8800, www.alabamarvtravel.com
Sportsman’s Park – Located at 11155 Elk River Mills Road in Athens offering 23 RV camp sites; showers for campers, picnic table, and boat dock for launching and fishing.  Enjoy the group cookout every Thursday night during summer months.  Contact:  256-232-1599.

For more information about places to stay, call 256-232-5411 or toll free 1-866-953-6565.

Swan Creek Park - Located on Hwy 31 offering 6 overnight RV hook-ups and 170 long term RV hookups, 24-hour laundry, wireless internet (wi-fi), and basic cable.  Contact:  256-355-5392