Hey long Lost friend! You may not remember me but I used to work at Williams BBQ and ride fourwheelers. Anyways Ive been to Bankhead National forest several times now. There is a really good spot I know of that is 20 minutes from the paid parking lot. The site is "Fall Creek Falls". That sounds like it would be right up your alley. Ive taken my GF there and had many other successful trips there. Very beautiful spot. It is a very competitive spot with only a few camp "spots", so you gotta jump on it early. Hit me up if you need any details or a map. We need to catch up anyway.