Toney, Madison County
Toney, Alabama camper care: freezes, LP safety and level sites
An unincorporated community in northwest Madison County, Toney still has its old railroad depot standing on Old Railroad Bed Road. The town is on our service list, about 155 road miles from Thorsby, so please call before planning anything.
- 154.5 miroad miles from Thorsby
- Madison CountyAlabama
From a railroad depot village to campsites by a creek
Toney is about 155 road miles from Thorsby, where South Eastern Campers is based. We do not promise visits that far out. Call 205-955-3054, tell us what is going on with the camper and where it sits, and we will talk through whether and when a visit works.[1]
Wikipedia describes Toney as an unincorporated community in northwest Madison County. It says a post office opened in 1898 with Blanche Rawls Toney as the first postmaster, and that by 1899 the village had a railway depot, a gin, a grist and saw mill, a blacksmith shop and four stores. Train service ended in 1929.[2]
For campers, Red Coach Resort on Palmers View Drive in Toney offers RV and tent sites among trees and a creek, according to a visitor write-up on huntsville.org. Hipcamp says electric, water and sewer hookups are at select sites. Ask the resort about current hookups, rules and availability.[3,4]
Toney, by the record
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Toney is an unincorporated community in the northwestern part of Madison County.[2]
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Its post office was established in 1898, and the community is said to be named for Blanche Rawls Toney, the first postmaster.[2]
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The old railroad depot still stands in its original spot on Old Railroad Bed Road, according to Wikipedia.[2]
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Limestone Creek flows through the community and rises a few miles north in Lincoln County, Tennessee.[2]
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Red Coach Resort, at 117 Palmers View Drive in Toney, offers RV and tent sites among trees, with a creek on the property.[3]
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Hipcamp lists Red Coach Resort and RV Park with electric, water and sewer hookups at select sites.[4]
Toney campers ask about cold, gas and uneven ground
General information. Every situation is different, so call us about yours.
What happens if I call from Toney, so far from your base?
We will ask what the camper is doing, how old it is and where it is parked, then talk through whether and when a visit works. Toney is about 155 road miles from Thorsby, so we do not treat it as a quick stop and we do not quote a response time. The number is 205-955-3054, and the contact page has the same details.[1]
Does a hard freeze matter for a camper kept in Toney?
It can, if you leave the camper with water in it. North Alabama does get cold snaps in winter, and water left in lines, drains, low points or the water heater can freeze and split fittings. Many owners drain and winterize before a forecast freeze, or use a heated storage option. If something has already frozen, shut off the water supply and have it checked before you refill.
Which detectors should I test before a trip?
Smoke, carbon monoxide and LP gas detectors are worth testing before every season and every long trip, and batteries and expiration dates are worth a look. If an LP alarm sounds, get everyone outside first, and shut off the gas only if it is safe to do so. Do not switch anything on or off inside, and have the system checked before it is used again.
My jacks or slide struggle at a wooded creekside site. What should I look at?
Start with the ground and the level. Red Coach Resort is described as a place with trees and a creek, and sites like that can have soft or sloping spots after rain. Re-level on firm support and check that the stabilizers are not bearing the rig's weight. If a slide still drags or a jack grinds, it is worth finding the cause before it gets worse.[3]
Which towns near Toney are on your service list?
Harvest is about 3 road miles from Toney by car, Hazel Green about 12, Madison about 14, Huntsville about 16 and Athens about 18. All of them are on our service list. The base is only Thorsby, so call 205-955-3054 to talk through any visit. The service area directory lists the full set of towns.[1]
Where we can help around Toney
Nearby towns on our service list
Road miles between town centers, measured by OpenStreetMap routing[1]. Towns with a page are linked.
When could a visit to Toney work?
Wondering whether and when we could reach Toney? Phone 205-955-3054 and tell us what the camper is doing and where it sits. We work at a driveway, campsite or storage lot, and we will talk the timing through with you.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in November 2026.