New Market, Madison County
Camper and RV service for owners near New Market
A historical marker says George Smith started a store in New Market in 1814, and John Miller added a gristmill and sawmill in 1819. Today the town is 162 road miles from our Thorsby base, so a call comes before any visit.
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A long drive from Thorsby, so call first
New Market is about 162 road miles from Thorsby, where South Eastern Campers is based. That is a long way for a repair visit, so this page does not promise one. If your camper is in the area, call 205-955-3054 and we will talk through the problem and whether and when a visit works.[1]
The town sits in northeast Madison County, and its story starts early. A Huntsville historical marker says pioneers had settled the area by 1806 and that George Smith started a store here in 1814. The same marker says New Market was once known as the watercress capital of the world.[2,3]
Campers who stay near New Market have a county campground to look at. Sharon Johnston Park is a Madison County park near the town with a campground and a 12 acre fishing pond, and one visitor guide describes both rustic sites and sites with full RV hookups. Check with the park for current rules and availability.[4,5]
New Market at a glance
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New Market is a census-designated place in northeast Madison County, about 6 miles south of the Tennessee border.[2]
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The 2020 Census counted 1,543 people in New Market.[2]
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A historical marker says George Smith built the first log house here and started a store in 1814, and John Miller built a gristmill and sawmill in 1819.[3]
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Four New Market sites are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the New Market Historic District and the Whitman-Cobb House.[2]
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Wikipedia reports that New Market recorded 27 degrees below zero Fahrenheit on January 30, 1966, the coldest temperature on record in Alabama.[2]
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Sharon Johnston Park, a Madison County park near New Market, has a campground and a 12 acre fishing lake.[4,5]
Questions from campers near New Market
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
New Market is far from Thorsby. Can someone still look at my camper?
It depends. New Market is about 162 road miles from our base in Thorsby, so we do not treat it as a routine stop. Call 205-955-3054, tell us what is wrong and where the camper is parked, and we will talk through whether and when a visit makes sense. We do not promise a visit time on that first call.[1]
My slide-out binds after a stay on soft ground. Is the slide the problem?
Sometimes the ground is the cause, not the slide. A rig parked a little off level on soft or sloping ground can leave a room dragging or out of square. Many owners start by re-leveling on firm footing and looking at the slide seals and awning arms. If it still binds, it is worth tracing the cause instead of forcing the room.
Do tall trees at a campsite matter for the roof?
They can. Sap, needles and small limbs collect on a roof parked under trees, and that debris can hide cracked sealant or hold moisture against it. One visitor guide describes Sharon Johnston Park as having mature trees and open spaces, so shade and fallen debris can both be part of a stay. A quick roof and sealant look after a trip is a sensible habit.[4]
What should I check before I pull out and head for the highway?
Many owners walk around the rig first: tire condition and pressure, hitch and safety chains, lights, and a shore cord and breaker panel that are stowed and not tripping. Huntsville is about 18 road miles from New Market by car, so some trips start with a longer stretch of open road than expected. If a tire or breaker misbehaves, pull off safely and call.[1]
Is there a campground near New Market I can look into?
Sharon Johnston Park, run by Madison County, is one place to look. A Huntsville visitor guide describes a campground there with rustic sites and full RV hookups, and says the park has a 12 acre fishing pond. We do not have its hours, fees or openings, and those change, so check with the park directly before you plan a stay.[4,5]
Where we can help around New Market
Nearby towns on our service list
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
Reach out about a camper near New Market
We repair RVs and campers at a driveway, campsite or storage lot. To ask about New Market, call 205-955-3054 and we will go over the problem together and talk through whether and when a visit can happen.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.