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DeSoto State Park Campground provides multiple pet-friendly accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins where dogs are welcome throughout the year. The spacious campground features well-kept grounds and clean facilities that accommodate campers with pets. Primitive camping areas offer additional options for those seeking a more rustic experience with their animals. The park requires pets to be leashed at all times while on campground property to ensure safety for all visitors. Some sites are set back deep which provides more privacy for campers with active dogs. Pets must be supervised at all times, and owners are responsible for proper waste disposal.
Numerous hiking trails accessible directly from the campground offer excellent opportunities for dog walking, with paths ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. The yellow trail following the river past the Lodge provides a particularly scenic route for pet owners. Little River Canyon National Preserve, located a short drive from the campground, offers additional pet-friendly hiking options with waterfalls and swimming holes where dogs can cool off during warmer months. The campground store stocks basic pet supplies, though visitors should bring sufficient food and medication for their animals. Wildlife is present in the area, so keeping pets secured is essential for their safety as well as for protecting local fauna. Bath houses are conveniently located and clean, providing comfortable amenities for human campers after outdoor adventures with their pets.
"If you have a large group you want to take camping in Alabama I highly recommend this site. There is great hiking nearby and the sites are large enough for a lot of people."
"This part of Alabama is absolutely stunning, at close to 1700 feet in elevation, this area provides some of the most elevation in the state with absolutely stunning natural beauty."
from $38 / night
Check Availability"Hiked 13 miles trails are clean and taken care of. Staff helpful and friendly. My dog loved it. Pet friendly. Very nice camp ground for camping in tent."
"Most sites are a reasonable distance from the bathroom and parking lot. Sites further from both are more private."
from $10 - $270 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly with beautifulTrails to walk. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a friendly, peaceful and simply beautiful get away."
"This is my go to campground in fort Payne Alabama. The owners are super nice!! There is a pond with cute ducks!! You can buy a bundle of fire wood for $5."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"There are double sites to pick from and a nice handicap site next to the showerhouse. At the far end there is a playground and one site right behind it."
"Easy access to campground. Swing wide to get centered between the fence post and the culvert. Then you are home free. Getting into the sites was easier."
from $15 - $180 / night
Check Availability"I tent camped on a drive-in deluxe site in September with my dog. The host, Giorgio, was pleasant and helpful. He had firewood for sale on the property at a reasonable price."
"I had seen postings for the Little River Adventure Company over the last few moths and while looking at the map, I realized it was close to the TAT as it dips into AL (Sam's route), which I would be riding"
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This review is for Tranquility RV and Campgrounds in Mentone Alabama. I really enjoyed camping here."
"A beautiful and peaceful space for tent or RV camping very close to downtown Mentone as well as Desoto State Park."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Quiet RV park close to Ft Payne and surrounding parks such as Desoto state Park. Close to Little River Canyon waterfall among others. (A must see)."
"Gravel roads and pads (thankfully, as everything around was standing in water from the recent downpour) The facility is dated, but clean and an easy on and off on the way through."
"Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Friendly helpful camp host, clean bathhouse, full hook ups and great wifi access so husband could work from camper."
"It's located right off the main highway, and has pull-through spots with full hookups. But the best part is the screaming fast internet!"
"We attended North Alabama trails and recreation’s Rock and Rig event here. The park is beautiful with amazing views."
"the locals) since 2011, starting back when it was still largely undeveloped and free…totally worth paying for these days - they’ve made it such a great place: showers, bathrooms, dumpsters, plenty of walk-in"
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LegendIf you have a large group you want to take camping in Alabama I highly recommend this site. There is great hiking nearby and the sites are large enough for a lot of people. Make sure to take a hike to the beautiful waterfall and you can even check out the nearby hiking and caves. The caves are a weird experience but if you haven't gone before it's worth checking out.
GuideClose to everything. Racing just down the street. That’s a positive or negative. On the nights they are racing you hear I’m the cars at the track. There are no amenities but they do have a fenced dog park. The sites aren’t bad there’s just no shrubs or trees or anything. It’s just really good gravel and some grass and a picnic table. The people in the office are really nice and helpful. If you need work on your rig, there are lots of places real close by as well as camping world. 
GuideQuiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff. The campground is very well maintained, has a large pool, playground and giant in-ground bounce ballon for the kids, and a fenced in dog park complete with slides and playground equipment for dogs! There is a walking trails around the campground. The bathroom\shower house was impressive to say the least, very clean and renovated.
RangerDue to some poor planning on my part, we had a free night in-between Tennessee and Georgia, we found this place here on the Dyrt, and it was absolutely spectacular. This part of Alabama is absolutely stunning, at close to 1700 feet in elevation, this area provides some of the most elevation in the state with absolutely stunning natural beauty. From the nearby waterfalls, which are a short drive from the campground to Little River Canyon national river, also a short drive, this area has so much to offer. The campground itself is perfectly maintained, beautiful, spacious, and wooded sites with functioning hookups, clean restrooms, and beautiful natural surroundings. Initially, we stayed here just to tag the base and say we’ve camped in Alabama, but after spending the night, we will absolutely go back to this facility!
TravelerWe enjoyed our stay at Raccoon Mountain. Sites were a good size. Not right on top of each other. The caverns were pretty cool. Having the dog park close by was a bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
GuideThis campground is beautiful in the middle of the mountains. It is unique as well, in that there is a cavern entrance right on site. You are able to do a quick 45 minute knowledge tour or you can do a muddy tour, which is longer and takes you further into the cavern.
There are RV and tent sites available as well as large group sites. The bathhouse a nice size and very well kept. There is also a laundry facility on site, which is nice for those the want to go in the mud rooms on the long tour. There are two different stores, one is for the camping reservations, and the other is for the caverns. They are doing renovations, so the cavern store is in a little trailer right now (August 2018).
The people were very nice and helpful. We stayed during the rainy season, so the lady in charge that day, made sure to drive around and warn us that in an emergency situation, we would either go in the cave for shelter, or the bathhouse, which is made of brick. It was nice to know she cared so much to drive to each site and warn us. Luckily, we only got a small shower the next morning, so we had no weather issues.
Lastly, and very important to us, was the on site dog park. My dog was very happy to run and chase her ball off of a leash. Its large and well maintained with a small dog ramp inside.
Side note, there are about 12 cats that roam the facility. The are very friendly and will not hesitate to jump in your car or trailer so keep an eye out for them!!
TravelerNice site, great staff, bathrooms were clean. Spaces were a little tight, but not terrible. Dog park was great for our dog to run around off leash for a while.
LegendLocated just barely on the Georgia side of the GA/TN border, Holiday Travel Park has a community feel with its many full hook-up sites, most of which are extremely close together.
We are tent campers and there is not much here if you are not in an RV--they are nestled into the back of the campground, and have the benefit of a large grassy area so kids can run and stretch their legs, but quiet and privacy are still lacking. There is also a dog park located at the campground entrance so the four legged kids can run freely, and a playground next to the dog park, however it is in full sun so will be hot during the summer months--which is the perfect time to use the pool! Unfortunately due to COVID-19 both the pool and playground are closed at the time of this review, but it is good to know they are there once public spaces can open again.
This campground has two sides; to the right of the main entrance is decidedly more shady while the side to the left gets more sun, and it seemed as though the shady side hosted many campers who were there long term. We even saw one set-up where it looked like someone had a couple of tomato plants growing in containers! These sites are all very close together but still had a peaceful vibe under the shady trees. The sunnier side (sites in the 100s) is where the playground, tent sites, and large grassy field are, so while the sites are still very close together there is a little bit more public space for larger groups or families.
There are three camping cabins that rent to groups of 2 people, and two camping cottages; a loft for groups of 4, or a one bedroom for groups of 6. Cabins and cottages have beds (you must bring your own linens), electricity, running water, grills, picnic tables, and the loft has a small kitchen.
This is a great stop for campers who want to see the Chattanooga/Chicakmauga area, and it has great amenities for families. However this is not a campground for those looking for a relaxing experience in nature due to proximity to the interstate and surrounding neighborhoods, and the small sites and lack of privacy from fellow campers.
TravelerMr Patterson is very courteous and helpful. He is always looking to improve our stay and grounds.
He has a volleyball Are small dog park pavilions around for use. I feel safe and welcome here
DeSoto State Park provides numerous pet friendly camping options near Alpine, Alabama, with sites for tents, RVs, and cabins throughout the year. The park sits along the Little River atop Lookout Mountain at approximately 1,800 feet elevation, creating a cooler microclimate during summer months. The heavily wooded campsites range from secluded primitive sites to full-hookup RV spots with modern amenities.
Waterfall hiking trails: Access multiple waterfalls directly from the campgrounds at DeSoto State Park Campground. "We stayed here in our 5th wheel for five nights... Our favorite thing here was hiking. In our 5 days we covered most of the trails on the map. You can hike right off the campground loop or go down to the visitor center to other hikes. All were on rocky uneven surfaces, and muddy in a few spots but not terribly strenuous," writes one camper.
Rock climbing: Just over 30 miles from Alpine, Cherokee Rock Village offers exceptional climbing opportunities. "There's so many climbing routes that I love. There's near by water falls and cliff jumping called High Falls. I love going to the drive-in movie theatre near by only $15 per vehicle to watch 2 movies!" notes a regular visitor.
Kayaking and fishing: Little River Canyon National Preserve provides excellent water recreation opportunities within a short drive. "We explored DeSoto falls and went to Little River canyon. There is a canyon rim drive if you can't hike. You must spend some time in this area to explore it all," explains a visitor to the area.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing at Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground, noting "The West Rim camping loop has a total of 48 tent/RV sites with 30 or 50A hookups, water, gravel tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This loop is far more wooded and offers a greater variety of site size and privacy, and has an extremely quiet and peaceful vibe to it."
Clean facilities: Travelers regularly mention the well-maintained bathhouses. "The bath house was nice, clean and well lit. The trails that lead from the loop to the bathhouse often end up in the back of sites but no one seems to mind," writes one reviewer of DeSoto State Park.
Multiple accommodation options: Tranquility Campground offers various camping styles: "A beautiful and peaceful space for tent or RV camping very close to downtown Mentone as well as Desoto State Park. The campground is very wooded and well cared for with separate sites for tent only and RV camping. It has clean and well-maintained bathrooms that are at the top of the hill and there are flowers planted all around."
Internet connectivity challenges: Cell service can be limited throughout the region. One camper at DeSoto State Park reported: "I work remotely and internet was a challenge. I have phones with Verizon and T-mobile service as well as AT&T and T-Mobile hotspots. The verizon phone was the only service that got any signal at all, and it was spotty."
Road conditions: Mountain roads can be steep and winding. "First, be careful to take Desoto Parkway up. Google tried to send us on an alternate road that had a big sign saying ABSOLUTELY no trucks. This route wasn't bad but for someone who hates windy mountain roads without a camper attached, it did give me a few stomach drops riding with the 5th wheel behind us."
Seasonal considerations: For pet friendly camping near Alpine, Alabama during summer, higher elevation sites provide relief from heat. "This is one of the few parts of Alabama that is cool enough to camp in the summer (still hot but not miserable)," notes a reviewer about Tranquility Campground.
Educational programs: James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground offers family activities: "25 RV sites, 4 back country sites, 4 cabins and more. Close to Summerville and Rome Ga right off State Highway 27, great place to enjoy the outdoors!" One family camper mentions "They have scout activities, a Junior Ranger program, playgrounds, swimming pools, and plenty of trails to hike."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. "Most sites have a slight to moderate slope to them. Lots of shade. Close to DeSoto State Park that has lots of hiking and site-seeing," notes a reviewer of nearby camping options.
Swimming holes: For families with pets, natural water features provide cooling options. "Little River Canyon National Preserve, located a short drive from the campground, offers additional pet-friendly hiking options with waterfalls and swimming holes where dogs can cool off during warmer months."
Site selection advice: Little River RV Park & Campground offers accessible sites but some planning is needed. "Sites are unlevel and tight. but lrc is a awesome park and awesome swimming," notes one RVer. For larger rigs, another camper advises: "Accessing the campground from the north can be a little bit harrowing as the roads are steep with hairpin curves and somewhat narrow. The route from the south is much easier particularly if you have a large motorhome or a long fifth wheel."
Hookup considerations: Full-service sites are available but vary by location. "We found our second site 25 especially challenging to back into. There are drop off gulleys at the end of sites and maybe experienced RVers think nothing of it, but we thought it was tricky," shared one camper at DeSoto State Park.
Generator rules: Most established campgrounds in the area prohibit generator use when hookups are available. Research park policies before arrival, as rules vary between Alabama and Georgia state parks for pet friendly camping near Alpine.
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