October in Shelby and Chilton counties is the best time of year to pack up the camper and embrace the Halloween spirit. Whether you are setting up at Oak Mountain or visiting local fall festivals, adding festive touches to your setup makes camp feel like home. At RV Roadway, we give you local, straight-shooting advice from our Calera lot right off I-65 on County Road 87 (and our sister store in Opelika). Here is how to decorate your rig for three top October destinations in Calera's backyard:
Local Getaways & Setup Ideas:
1. Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL)
o Distance: ~15 minutes north of Calera up I-65. o Decorating Tip: Hang ghost and bat garlands from your awning to complement the changing oak canopy. o Ideal Rig: Keystone RV Cougar Half-Ton. Large power awnings provide the ultimate frame for exterior string lights and outdoor setups.
2. Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park (Brierfield, AL)
o Distance: ~10 miles west of Calera along Hwy 25. o Decorating Tip: Build a pumpkin campfire using local Chilton County pumpkins placed safely near your fire pit ring. o Ideal Rig: Sunset Park RV. As the only Sunset RV dealer in Alabama, these ultra-lightweight models fit cozy, shaded forest sites perfectly.
3. Talladega Short Track & Fall Race Weekend (Talladega, AL)
o Distance: ~45 minutes northeast via I-65 and Hwy 231. o Decorating Tip: Go big with race-themed Halloween flags, glowing patio markers, and outdoor TV setups. o Ideal Rig: Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf or Vengeance Rogue toy haulers. Set up patio furniture on the ramp deck with orange festoon lights.