Before European colonization, present-day Cullman was part of the Cherokee Nation. Colonel Johann Gottfried Cullmann founded the city in 1873. The colonel was a refugee from Germany who arrived in America in 1866. While working in Ohio, he started creating ideas for developing a special colony of working people, particularly immigrants from Germany and other countries. He learned about the large unoccupied lands in the South and traveled to Alabama to see them. While in Alabama, he presented his idea to Governor Patton, who provided him with human resources to explore the area.Â
Later, Cullmann had a meeting with Lewis Frank, a land agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N), which ran from Decatur to Montgomery. He started a robust advertisement program to attract workers, and families started arriving in the area in 1873. The colony grew, and its population increased as German immigrants and American citizens moved to the area.Â
In 1874, community members voted to incorporate the town. It was named "Cullman" after the founder but with a single "n." Besides being a city, the Alabama legislature made Cullman the capital city of Cullman County in 1877. Today, Cullman City is 24.39 square miles with over 16,000 people. While in the city, you may want to visit the Ave Maria Grotto and Cullman County Museum. Many parks and recreational sites in and near Cullman City are ideal for hiking and camping.
Rock the South – Enjoy yourself at this two-day annual event held at Depot Park. This upcoming event will take place August 5-6 and is expected to feature top rock artists and entertainers.
Smith Lake Sweet Tater Festival – Take your family and friends to this upcoming festival in Cullman. This two-day event between September 4 and 5 will feature sweet taters, a car show, artwork and food vendors.
Cullman Oktoberfest – Held in October each year, this event not only consists of delicious brews and mouthwatering cuisine, but it also features wiener dog races, a 5k and 10k fun run, and music.
Located in Kentucky three and a half hours northeast of Cullman, Mammoth Cave National Park is the closest national park. Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world with at least 400 miles of accessible caverns. It also has plenty of trails and camping areas. The national park is an ideal place for stargazing after dark.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, four hours northeast of Cullman, has eight trails ideal for biking and hiking. Try the Appalachian Trail and Kephart Prong Trail if you want a hiking challenge. The 5,000-acre park is also a good place for exploring different plants and viewing various animal species.Â
If you’re up for a bit of a drive, Hot Springs National Park is in Arkansas, six hours and 13 minutes northwest of Cullman. It is worth visiting due to its historic bathhouses filled with thermal water that is almost 4,000 years old. The park is a hiker’s paradise as it contains several trail systems: Hot Springs and North Mountain Trails, West Mountain Trails, and Sunset Trail.
Monte Sano State Park is on the eastern side of the summit of Monte San Mountain an hour northeast of Cullman. This park consists of 2,140 acres of land suitable for biking, hiking, camping, and viewing colorful birds and wildflowers. It also has a 10-hole disc golf course with a beautiful view of the surrounding areas.
Joe Wheeler State Park, an hour and five minutes northwest of Cullman, is a fantastic place to visit for water lovers. The park provides many spots for bass fishing. There is a disc course and a golf course inside the state park for golfers to enjoy. The park is suitable for camping thanks to its plethora of campsites equipped with picnic tables, grills and fireplaces.Â
Oak Mountain State Park, an hour and five minutes south of Cullman, has over 50 miles of equestrian, hiking and biking trails. The park also features large picnic pavilions with picnic tables and grills. You will enjoy fishing in one of the two lakes found within the park.
Pay the Cullman County Museum in downtown Cullman a visit. This landmark is housed in a replica of Colonel Cullmann’s house and features many displays of the city's history.
You will also want to tour Cullman Depot, which contains items from the L&N Railroad.
Cullman Campground provides high security and many amenities, including full-hookup, pull-through sites; a shower house; walking trails; a laundry room; and more. Smith Lake Park Campground provides a scenic view of Smith Lake and boasts long trails for hiking and biking. You can also try Hidden Cove RV Resort in Arley, 33 minutes southwest of Cullman, where there are full-hookup sites, a dump station, a boat launch, a swimming pool and more.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Cullman, AL, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Cullman?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Cullman from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Cullman?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
