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Bates Farm Bates Farm is a woman owned beautiful 45 acres area about 7 miles from the Beltline, just outside of Decatur. If safety is a concern they’ve got you covered!

Bates Farm
- Camping lots up to 3 acre
- Indoor 3D 30 yd archery range
- Outdoor 3D archery range
- Classes in Survival, Crafts
- Kids Archery Club
- Event venue
- Land & Wildlife Conservation & Education
Discover adventure at Bates Farm There are more than 30 primitive camping sites (primitive camping means no power or water provided, 3 RV sites (dry camping) and event/wedding venues both outdoor and indoor and a 3D archery range. Bates Farm also offers Natura Academy classes, field trips on various Nature subjects, u-pick wildflowers, u-pick fruits and vegetables in season, picnic areas, playground, nature themed parties, camping gear and nature study kits. The private campsites are arranged in such a way so sites can not see each other, the whole property is fenced in with only 1 exit and entrance that has security cameras AND the family lives on site and is there in case of emergency!

The Lonely Mountain calls! 🏔️ 🐉Our Smaug Celebration: Riddles & Riches is coming up on Saturday, November 14th (1 PM – 4...
10/29/2026

The Lonely Mountain calls! 🏔️ 🐉

Our Smaug Celebration: Riddles & Riches is coming up on Saturday, November 14th (1 PM – 4 PM)! We're transforming the grounds into an adventure ground for the whole family - complete with themed quests, photo ops, and plenty of dragon-sized fun.

Pack a picnic, grab your cloaks, and invite your favorite fellow adventurers!

Please sign up so we can anticipate attendance. Sign up on our website - just look for our "Workshops & Events" page or comment "SMAUG" below to have the link sent to your inbox! 🧙‍♂️

☕ November Workshop Update 🎄We are excited to share that we have added a Herbal Tea Workshop to our workshop day on Nove...
10/27/2026

☕ November Workshop Update 🎄
We are excited to share that we have added a Herbal Tea Workshop to our workshop day on November 21st!

Now you can spend the morning building and painting a holiday keepsake, take a break for lunch, and spend the afternoon creating a herbal tea mix to take home! Join us for one or make a full day of it!

✨Visit the "Workshops & Events" page on our website, or simply comment "WORKSHOP" below and we'll send the link straight into your inbox!

COMPETITION WEEK IS HERE! 🎯The countdown is on for TSO Weekend at Bates Farm (Oct 30–31)! If you haven't locked in your ...
10/26/2026

COMPETITION WEEK IS HERE! 🎯

The countdown is on for TSO Weekend at Bates Farm (Oct 30–31)! If you haven't locked in your registration for this stop in The Shoot Out Series, don't wait until the last minute.

🎯 Friday: practice starts at 5pm; shooting starts at 7pm
🎯 Saturday: practice starts at 9am; shooting starts at 10am

Come shoot the course, connect with fellow competitive archers across the region, and make your mark on the leaderboard.

🔗 Register today through TSO Nation / Bowscore. All links can be found on the "Archery Events" page on our website!

🌱 Spring semester registration is officially OPEN at Bates Farm! 🎯✨Looking for hands-on, outdoor-rich learning for your ...
10/25/2026

🌱 Spring semester registration is officially OPEN at Bates Farm! 🎯✨Looking for hands-on, outdoor-rich learning for your kids this spring? From off-grid survival skills and wild science experiments to archery on the farm, our 10-week Monday classes are built for curiosity and fresh air.

👇 How to register:
Head over to the Bates Farm Kids page on our website, or comment "KIDS" below and we’ll send the link straight to your inbox!

Does anyone want lemongrass? It has do many uses for cooking, body scrubs, insect repellant. I have fresh now and I am d...
10/21/2026

Does anyone want lemongrass? It has do many uses for cooking, body scrubs, insect repellant. I have fresh now and I am dehydrating some now.

10/21/2026

"It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations..." 🐉 ✨

Gather your fellowship and step into Middle-earth right here at Bates Farm! Join us on Saturday, November 14th from 1 PM – 4 PM for Riddles & Riches: A Smaug Celebration.

Whether you come dressed as an elf, a dwarf, or a humble hobbit, prepare for an afternoon of epic quests, farm-wide treasure, and autumn fun for all ages. Check out the flyer below for all the details, activities, and schedule!

Tickets can be found on our website - just look for the "Workshops & Events" page!

👇 Drop a comment below: What are you dressing up as? 🧙‍♂️ 🗡️

Looking ahead to November? So are we! 🗓️✨We are so excited to announce our upcoming November Workshop on Saturday, Novem...
10/19/2026

Looking ahead to November? So are we! 🗓️✨

We are so excited to announce our upcoming November Workshop on Saturday, November 21st!

Whether you're looking to pick up a new skill, create something special for the holidays, or just enjoy a fun day out, this workshop is designed for you!

⭐ Sign up on our website - just look for the "Workshops & Events" page!

Archers, ready your gear! 🎯 🏹Bates Farm is excited to host our official stop in The Shoot Out Series (TSO) circuit on Oc...
10/16/2026

Archers, ready your gear! 🎯 🏹

Bates Farm is excited to host our official stop in The Shoot Out Series (TSO) circuit on October 30th & 31st!

Whether you’re aiming to lock in your qualifier scores, rack up points for the season, or step up to competitive 3D target shooting, this is your weekend to put your skills to the test right here in North Alabama.

🎯 Register now through TSO Nation / Bowscore!

Address

343 Conway Road
Decatur, AL
35603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12564760050

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