Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Auburn, AL

Chewacla State Park Campground offers pet-friendly camping on level sites with full hookups for tent campers, RV travelers, and those seeking cabin accommodations. Most sites include water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to clean restrooms with showers. The park maintains clear pet policies requiring leashed dogs throughout the grounds, with particular attention near the lake swimming area and waterfall. Multiple user reviews note the campground's spacious sites provide ample room for pets to relax while remaining properly secured. The park features well-maintained hiking trails suitable for dog walking, with several trails accommodating both hikers with dogs and mountain bikers.

Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground and Eagle Landing RV Park provide additional pet-friendly options near Auburn, with full hookup sites accommodating both tent and RV campers with dogs. Sites at these facilities are relatively close together but maintain adequate space for pet setup. The surrounding Auburn area offers practical resources for camping dog owners including nearby veterinary services and pet supply stores. Hiking trails throughout Chewacla State Park range from beginner-friendly paths to more advanced routes, all accessible with leashed dogs. Weather considerations become important when camping with pets, as summer temperatures in Auburn regularly exceed 90°F, requiring adequate shade and water access for dogs during outdoor activities.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Auburn, Alabama (52)

    1. Chewacla State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Auburn, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 887-5621

    "Chewacla State Park is adjacent to Auburn, AL, and it stays busy due to the proximity of the school and city. I stayed twice for a geology class and found the campsites and amenities to be wonderful."

    "Trails aren’t very difficult, pet friendly."

    2. Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground

    5 Reviews
    Auburn, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 821-2267

    "Full hookups and a creek near it. The people that own it are very courteous. It’s affordable."

    3. Bar-W RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Auburn, AL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 887-3631

    "I enjoyed a couple days there while visiting Tuskegee Historic site, and enjoyed seeing a working farm, among the hills of Alabama."

    4. Spring Villa Campground

    4 Reviews
    Opelika, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 705-5552

    "There's a haunted antebellum mansion, a hiking trail and a huge picnic area and playground. It's a City park with only 30 RV sites and the rates are very reasonable."

    5. Wind Creek State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Alexander City, AL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 329-0845

    "The lots are pretty close , but it's a very nice family and pet friendly park . Lake views from just about every lot ."

    "Kids can run the area and you can see them almost everywhere they go Quiet and peaceful

    Pet friendly and LOTS of activities."

    6. Eagle Landing RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Auburn, AL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 821-8805

    "Spent two days at this park on a premium lot while visiting the University of Auburn. Park was clean and quiet. Hook-ups worked as expected."

    7. R. Shaefer Heard Campground

    36 Reviews
    West Point, GA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 645-2404

    $36 - $72 / night

    "Bathrooms nearby, but showers are around the corner. Very clean, just older. Plenty of walking, and biking over the dam into Alabama! Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking."

    "The campground is located on West Point Lake, where bald eagles soar."

    8. Lakeside RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Opelika, AL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (334) 705-0701

    "I enjoyed camping here it's nice owner's nice very respectful they have a pond and you could drive your golf cart all around the campsite to use your ATV UTV enjoy the pond as a catch and release best"

    "Game room who ever likes PLAYING POOL they have it ya oh and a lake big basses in here pond looking good a lot of work is getting done you must see it I'm very pleased with the new outcome they supply"

    9. Whippoorwill Vineyards

    3 Reviews
    Notasulga, AL
    15 miles
    Website

    "Every friendly people and quiet location next to a muscadine vineyard. Nice enough to allow me to use their plumbed restroom as well (I'm in a tiny camper)."

    10. Blanton Creek Campground

    8 Reviews
    Lanett, AL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 643-7737

    "Site 1 has another site 15 feet behind it."

    "Right on the lake!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Auburn, AL

392 Reviews of 52 Auburn Campgrounds


  • Ken and Cathy M.
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Spring Villa Campground

    Spring Villa Campground

    Full Hookups, easy entry, paved sites, Quiet park, Park Manager Jeff is wonderful. There's a haunted antebellum mansion, a hiking trail and a huge picnic area and playground. It's a City park with only 30 RV sites and the rates are very reasonable. We're only 15 minutes from Tiger Town Mall and serious shopping and about 20 minutes from Auburn University. Highly Recommend staying here unless you need all the amenities in the world. If you need a place to stay that is quiet, reasonably prices, well maintained and close to anything you need to get to this is your place. Here's the legend: http://www.chattahoocheeheritage.org/2013/12/the-legend-of-spring-villa-2/

  • D
    May. 25, 2018

    Pine Mountain Camp Ground

    Well maintained roads. Large sites with choice of full sun or shade site.

    Staff is great and his campground allows campfires. Pet friendly with two dog parks. Great pool and has cabins and yurts to reserve. Less than three miles from Callaway Gardens and FDR Park. Town of Pine Mountain...two street lights...very quaint sidewalk shops! This place is a hidden treasure.

  • Foster L.
    Nov. 5, 2023

    Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina

    Beautiful & Excellent for Big Rigs

    The park has too much to list for amenities! Dog park, clean laundry facilities, camping, chalets, excellent pull thru's, boat rental, post access and MWR office, and more! Check website for eligibility

  • Karla M.
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Camp David RV Resort

    Work in progress

    Great location if you are visiting FT. Benning. Not quite a “resort” yet, but maybe soon. They are under construction, but most spots were full. Felt more like tailgating than camping. Beautiful paved path leading to dog park, playground, golf course and river walk. Recommend screen shelter as there is no shade and it can get hot and buggy. Also, wear closed toe or muck boots as there are large stones and broken glass imbedded in all the sites. Clean port a potty. Do your shopping before hitting the site as the area right around it is very economically depressed. We had a great week long visit with our soldier before he moved on to his next assignment.

  • Graham R.
    Feb. 8, 2019

    Chewacla State Park Campground

    A Small but Beautiful Park

    Chewacla State Park is adjacent to Auburn, AL, and it stays busy due to the proximity of the school and city. I stayed twice for a geology class and found the campsites and amenities to be wonderful. The trails around the park are not very extensive, however there are mountain biking trails covering most of the park. The main hiking trail runs down to a small waterfall where you can spread out and roam as you please. Both times I visited it was very busy, but that did little to detract from the experience. Just don't visit with the intent of seclusion.

  • A
    Mar. 2, 2019

    Lake Pines RV Park & Campground

    A little hidden beauty

    It’s been raining the whole weekend. Even so, this campground is a beautiful place. The only problems we have had: 1: buildings are not marked. It was hard to determine what was a private cabin vs bath house. 2: (this is a fellow camper issue not campground) someone with a large dog was just letting it run amuck! That is what ruins “pet friendly “ places. Lease your babies!!!
    Like I said, this place is a beautiful campground. Definitely deserves a repeat visit!

  • Jan H.
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Wind Creek State Park Campground

    It's a great family campground .

    The lots are pretty close , but it's a very nice family and pet friendly park . Lake views from just about every lot .

  • g
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Chewacla State Park Campground

    Large site!

    We had a great time here. Nice large site. Biking was great, good hills a little hard on these novice riders 🤣 there was also a bike trail just outside the gate that was paved and Paralleled a roadway...several geocaches. The city of Auburn was close and beat too. Drank milkshakes on the lawn of Auburn University. If you are there on a Sunday check out Auburn City Church!


Guide to Auburn

Camping options near Auburn, Alabama extend across multiple terrains and management systems including state, city, and private facilities. The region sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate that produces mild winters and hot summers with average July temperatures reaching 91°F. Campsites typically range from basic to full hookups with accessibility varying by season and precipitation levels.

What to do

Mountain biking trails: Chewacla State Park features varying difficulty levels for riders of all experience levels. "Many areas have killed mtb trails to ride, worth a sniff," notes Arthur G. in his review of Chewacla State Park Campground.

Lakefront recreation: West Point Lake provides opportunities for boating, swimming, and fishing within 45 minutes of Auburn. "West point lake is a great place to fish, swim, and yes even boat, but what we enjoy the most about this place is that you can fully enjoy water skiing, Jett skiing, but you can also enjoy a nice paddle in a kayak or canoe," shares Jamie H. about R. Shaefer Heard Campground.

Waterfall visits: Several parks feature water features accessible via short hikes. "There are a few hiking trails throughout the park, there is a waterfall trail inside the gate checkpoint," mentions Tom C. about exploring Chewacla State Park.

What campers like

Level, spacious sites: Many campgrounds in the area provide well-maintained camping areas. "Nice campground with large, level, full hookup sites. Site 15 is easy back in and large," reports Susanna S. about her stay at Chewacla State Park Campground.

Proximity to town: Most Auburn area campgrounds offer quick access to urban amenities. "The park is close to town, meaning abundance of food options and cheap gas," explains Tom C. about Spring Villa Campground, adding it's "only 15 minutes from Tiger Town Mall and serious shopping and about 20 minutes from Auburn University."

Peaceful environment: Despite urban proximity, many sites maintain natural settings. "Very clean and very quite forest with flat level sites," describes Bob R. about his experience camping at Chewacla.

What you should know

Gate closure policies: Some parks enforce strict gate hours affecting late arrivals or departures. At R. Shaefer Heard Campground, "the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy," cautions Denis P.

Reservation systems: Booking methods vary by park. Tony C. notes about Chewacla, "you can't make reservations on-line but can by calling or emailing your request."

Weather considerations: Summer heat affects camping comfort significantly. When visiting Wind Creek State Park Campground, Erin L. advises, "We were the only trailer in loop D. It was quiet and very enjoyable! Being right on the lake and having the ducks swim up really thrilled our dogs... I imagine that summer is a very different experience."

Tips for camping with families

Swimming areas: Several parks offer designated swimming areas ideal for children. At Wind Creek State Park, a visitor noted, "Large lake for swimming, boating, fishing. Sites are very open to each other but a lot of shade."

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds include play equipment for children. Jared W. mentions at Chewacla there's "a big grass field to play sports" while Blanton Creek Campground offers "a fairly small camp site compared to others. It is very well kept up and clean," according to Ella E.

Educational opportunities: The Auburn area provides historical sites within short driving distances. "We spent two days here and was assigned to site # 10 of the 1st loop," shares Tony C., adding there are "many hiking and biking trails throughout the park."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Certain loops or sites offer better experiences for larger vehicles. At Chewacla, Jared W. recommends, "We are staying in the second loop and really like our site. The sites near us (28-33) all look great for space. There are a few pull-through sites but none of them look as good to us as these on the back side of the second loop."

Connectivity considerations: Internet and cellular service varies across campgrounds. "WiFi works great in our section as well if you need that. Speed test showed 10Mbps on my device and I had no issues streaming 4K on a Roku TV," reports Jared W. about Chewacla State Park.

Leveling requirements: Many sites require adjustment for comfortable setup. "Sites are on the smallish side but well shaded," notes Fran H. about Eagle Landing RV Park, while another camper observed, "The sites are relatively close together but maintain adequate space for pet setup."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Auburn, AL is Chewacla State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 36 reviews.

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