Best Tent Camping near Dutton, AL
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Best Tent Sites Near Dutton, Alabama (29)
1. Little River Adventure Company
9 Reviews•27 Photos•149 SavesFort Payne, Alabama** We are closed for the Winter Season and will reopen March 2025 **
The Little River Adventure Company features adventure rentals and 40 acres of dispersed tent camping in a natural unimproved property surrounded by Straight Creek and Yellow Creek. Conveniently located near the entrance to the Little River Canyon National Preserve. One mile from Little River Falls, and one mile to the WMA roads trailhead. Close to DeSoto Falls, Yellow Creek Falls, Cherokee Rock Village, Hippie Hole, and many other local attractions. We welcome dogs, cyclists, riders, kayakers, climbers, musicians, and all nature lovers.
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$25 - $30 / night
2. Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park
31 Reviews•126 Photos•291 SavesTracy City, TennesseeFOSTER FALLS CAMPGROUND - Open to Vehicles - Reservations Required The Foster Falls campground has 26 rustic campsites ideal for tents or small trailers. The Foster Falls Campground is the only camping area in the park where guests may park a car and/or pop-ups next to the campsite. The campground is open year-round. All sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are wooded, offering some shade and have a level, gravel surface. A few are on a slight incline. There are no water or electric hook-ups but a restroom and heated showers are available. No gas generators are allowed at the Foster Falls Campground. BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING - Reservations Required South Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated back country campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve your campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience. All campsites are limited to four adults and two children. Children are defined as ages 13 and younger. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving. Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available at only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground. South Cumberland has primitive group campsites at most Savage Gulf campgrounds. These sites can accommodate from 30-60 campers, depending on the site and location.
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$18 - $21 / night
3. Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
8 Reviews•40 Photos•100 SavesTrenton, Georgia30 Walk-In Campsites
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$25 / night
4. Sawmill Lake Campsite
6 Reviews•15 Photos•131 SavesRising Fawn, Georgia- Pets
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5. Hurricane Creek Campground
1 Review•28 Photos•5 SavesAlpine, AlabamaCome primitive camp on our homestead!
We’re located on Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, AL just 2 Miles (3 minute drive) from Desoto State Park!
We own 20.76 acres. Half of our property is pasture and where our homestead is located. We have a small hobby farm with 2 mini Jersey cows, a donkey, a bunch of goats, 2 babydoll sheep, and mini pig named Cupcake. Our campers are welcome to love on and feed our farm animals and learn a little bit about what it’s like on a homestead. The other half of our property is all woods, mostly large oak trees. This is where our campsites are located. We have 2 creeks running through the woods, the bigger of the two is Hurricane Creek. We also have wild blackberries and a variety of mushrooms in the summer, great for foraging. We also have a tire swing and a small zip line for kids near the campsites.
Interested in our area? There is so much to offer. Want to go for a swim, a hike, go fishing, and look at a beautiful waterfall? Little River Canyon Falls Park is less than 9 miles away (14 minute drive) and is our favorite place to swim in the summer! If you’re interested in horseback riding and even more hiking trails, Shady Grove Horse Ranch in Mentone is 8 miles away (16 minute drive).
Come camp with us and enjoy what our area has to offer!
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- Picnic Table
6. Walls of Jericho - Hurricane Creek Backcountry Campsite
3 Reviews•19 Photos•39 SavesEstillfork, Alabama- Pets
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7. Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
5 Reviews•13 Photos•84 SavesRising Fawn, Georgia- Pets
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8. Whippoorwill Woods Nature Retreat
1 Review•20 Photos•27 SavesBridgeport, AlabamaTwo years ago our multi-generational family decided to go on an adventure. We had talked about moving to the woods for years, but finally decided to turn our dreams into reality. After hiking through what felt like every property for sale over 100 acres in North Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, we finally found the perfect spot.
Why do we call our property Whippoorwill Woods? Did you know that whippoorwills don’t nest in trees? They lay their eggs on the ground in the forest. They’re birds that love camping! As soon as we heard the whippoorwills start singing this spring, we knew it was the perfect name.
We’re so excited to share our property with campers who love nature as much as we do. We specifically set up the campsites to give as much privacy as possible. We hope you’ll come visit and soak up the bird songs, the wind in the trees, and the beautiful sunsets over the mountains. We have 20 acres of savannah grassland full of native plants and wildflowers and over 80 untouched acres full of awesome rock formations and creeks with waterfalls available for you to hike. There's a stocked fish pond for catch and release fishing and a gorgeous view overlooking the Cumberland Plateau and the Sherwood Valley.
Experienced and beginner campers are welcome! We live on one side of the property, so we’re available to assist (setting up tents for the first few times is no joke!) or we’re happy to give you as much space and solitude as you need. We have three campsites available in the native savannah grassland, and one that is a "hike-in and choose your favorite spot in the woods" site. We have a porta-potty available, but if you're hiking in, you'll want to bring some WAG bags with you. If you have any questions, or if there’s anything we can do to help, don’t hesitate to ask!
We look forward to your visit!
The Jansohn and Combs Families
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$30 / night
9. TGL Adventures
2 Reviews•22 Photos•31 SavesBrownsboro, AlabamaWe are a small family owned property located in the beautiful flint river in Brownsboro Alabama. We are just 15 minutes from downtown Huntsville. We have three decks with beautiful teepees on them as well as five designated primitive spots. We have canoes available, as well as shuttle service.
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$25 - $250 / night
10. Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp
1 Review•4 Photos•25 SavesLeesburg, AlabamaThe Original Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp! Established in 1960, Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp has been family owned for almost 60 years and we aren't changing that anytime soon.
Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp offers you a chance to experience the great outdoors in our Primitive Camping area. There are a number of sights with a direct view of Yellow Creek Falls and several are located directly on Weiss Lake.
There is no better way to rest than to relax to the sound of a waterfall. All of our campsites allow you to hear the flowing water from our 85 foot tall falls.
We are so much more than just a "Fish Camp". We offer the following for your enjoyment:
Full Service General Store Camping Extensive Tackle, Bait, and Fishing Supplies Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboat Rentals Fine Selection of Musical Instruments and Related Gear Hot Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Free Boat Ramp and Launch So much more
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$10 - $20 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Dutton, Alabama
756 Reviews of 29 Dutton Campgrounds
Asher K.
Legend
Monte Sano State Park Campground
Great for RV and tent camping
We got a chance to spend 2 nights up at Monte Sano this fall and had a wonderful trip with some chilly nights. The park is one of the best state-managed campgrounds I have been to and is an amazing place for either tent camping or RV camping. On this visit, they were undergoing serious renovations of one of the RV loops that is closest to the tent area so we ended up having even more privacy and quiet than usual. Although there are no bathroom facilities in the tent area they are a short drive or a couple of minutes walk away and are very nice and well kept. The tent sites are all well established and pretty spaced out. Since we stayed from Saturday to Monday we had the place to ourselves on Sunday night. We also arrived after dark on Saturday but they had a great system in place for getting the gate code and info about the site. We spent the whole day on Sunday hiking the long loop around the park. Since the trails connect to the land trust adjacent to the park you can never run out of areas to explore. I highly recommend visiting Monte Sano for your next camping adventure.
Stephanie J.Legend
Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
Private campground feel at KOA convenience
As exclusively tent campers, I have always steered away from KOAs. But given how close this one is to my home city of Chattanooga, and how beautiful the Lookout Mountain region is, I decided to do a drive-thru tour just to check out a campground within 30 minutes of home, and this is definitely a place I would love to camp, even in a tent!
Convenient to I-59, this KOA is in an extremely rural part of northern Georgia, giving it a backcountry feel despite how easy it is to access. And while it is still primarily for RV campers, they do have a some designated tent-only sites that are on their own leg of the road, and spaced out to provide some privacy--site D in particular had more of a feel of a private campground to it.
There are two distinct sections to this campground; when you first enter, there is a turnoff to the right that takes you to lower elevation. These sites are more spaced out, have trees (or bamboo!) in between them, and are generally larger. This is also the side where the tent and group camping sites are. Group camp sites allow one tent per site, and RV sites are all 50A full service except for sites 60 and 61 which are 30A. Tent sites have water and electric available but are for one vehicle and tent only.
To the left of the welcome center upon entering sites are closer together, with a combination of 30A and 50A full services hookups. There are still plenty of trees, particularly along the uppermost loop (sites 16, 18, 20, and 22). This side is also where the majority of the cabins are.
The coolest aspect of this campground for me was the massive jumping pad they have, and I had to promise my kids we would take an overnight trip here just so they could use it! It is restricted to ages 16 and under (and appeared to be closed, along with the playground and saltwater pool, due to COVID-19), but looked like an amazing addition, especially for families who may be staying here long-term and need a way for their kids to get some energy out without leaving the campground!
This would still not be my primary choice for tent camping as it is still largely geared towards RVs, however the group camping, the wooded feel, and the convenience to Chattanooga make this an amazing play to stay, whether it is folks in the city looking to get into nature without a long drive, fulltimers who want long-term accommodations while they take advantage of all the region has to offer, or travelers just looking for a quiet place to stay while passing through.
- DDale B.
Scout
Lake Guntersville State Park Campground
Camp lakeside... dock your boat in the marina...beautiful grounds and lodge
Tent site... full hookups... plenty of space
shane M.Scout
Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
nice but cramped
we stayed in a tent site in dec '22'' , the sites are very close together and the tent site we were on hardly had enough space for our 3 person backpacking tent . there are fire pits, grills, and tables available on each site as well as water . we appreciated the security gate and extremely clean and heated bathhouses with showers . the park has a nice playground and a pool we were unable to try during the winter months . the campground is very close to town and as so expect alot of noise from traffic
Nick C.
Guide
Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground
Great camping experience
Tent camped for a night can’t wait to go back. Didn’t get to see the caverns but did visit the gift shop.
Mike D.Scout
1776 RV And Campground
A hidden gem hosted by a true patriot!
Bob has a wonderfully serene campground for both RV’s and tent camping. I invite everybody looking for a quiet place on Mentone to visit 1776 RV.
Stoney K.Guide
Little River Adventure Company
Lots to do
The owner of the property is a great host! Awesome tent sites, bath house, lots of cool trails.
- BBeth W.
Traveler
Fireside Camp + Lodge
Excellent
Beautiful location with an overlook to watch the sunset. Location is excellent for day hikes with plenty of options. Also this site provides a variety of options for your stay. Great place for tent camping.
- Selenia D.Traveler
Lake Guntersville State Park Campground
Hot and sunny
Tent camped here on the water, absolutely no shade since the tornadoes brought all the trees down, even with the water nearby, temps hardly ever went below 85 at night. Poor planning on our part, not their fault. Much better for RVing.
Tori K.LegendMonte Sano State Park Campground
Gorgeous
The drive in is beautiful. Primitive Tent sites feel more secluded even though they are not hike in sites. Still reasonably close to the bathrooms/showers. Good price for camping!
Brianna L.Guide
DeSoto State Park Campground
Great!
has showers, running water, and bathrooms as well as portapotties. tons of wonderful hiking trails. RV and primitive tent sites. also has a great park store with snacks, souvenirs, etc. free park maps.
- Deborah H.Scout
Marion County Park
Beautiful campsite!
Clean, and well maintained. Tent camping along the edge of the river. Fire pits or grills, picnic tables, clean bathroom, and hot showers. If you are a light sleeper, the traffic noise from the highway might be disturbing. Good fishing. It was a nice overnighter on our way North.
Shea M.LegendDeSoto State Park Campground
Perfect Shade
Wonderful campground with all amenities! I have nothing negative to say, everything is clean and nice! We usually choose primitive tent camping for more privacy since we have three littles and the price is lower. Always a great time and there's plenty of hiking and a short walk to the waterfalls!
- Jordan P.Scout
Honeycomb Campground
Wonderful place!
This campground is great for families, couples, singles, whatever! Whether you’re tent camping or have an RV this place is for you. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. The restrooms and showers are very clean. 10/10 would recommend. Stayed a couple months ago and going back in September.
- bbenTraveler
Sasquatch Farm
Very nice
Very nice with gorgeous views and fun little hiking trails. Restrooms were nice with hot hot showers. Tent sites very rocky and not even at all but it is a new place so hopefully they’ll clear and level it out
- Brianna L.Guide
Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Convenient
RV and tent sites, pool, clean bathrooms (running water, showers, toilets), close to gas stations, food, and a dollar general smaller sized campround. the falls makes it worth the stay. easy gravel walking/biking trails. Trails around and beneath the falls.
- BBobEarl S.Traveler
Monte Sano State Park Campground
Great campground
Everything is clean. Rangers are nice folks. Minutes from downtown Huntsville, but you feel very far away. I have tent camped and RV'd here. Enjoyed both. Small campstore with necessities. Firewood for sale. Lots of trails, mainly for mountain bikers but lots of hikers as well. Cool overlooks on some of the trails. Recommend.
- ddonna H.Guide
West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
Well spaced sites, Great hiking starting at the campground
Stayed at campsite 3, across from the camp host, and in front of playground and bathrooms.
Very large, very widely spaced campsites. Sites were comfortable for tent camping, but there were few tent campers when we were there.
Bathrooms were clean, and had hot showers, but had a lot of deferred maintenance.
The Fall hiking was spectacular. It's a beautiful place to see the hardwoods change color. Trails are well maintained.
Julie H.Guide
Tranquility Campground
Very nice & peaceful campground
This review is for Tranquility RV and Campgrounds in Mentone Alabama. I really enjoyed camping here. A lake front campsite with water & power hookup was $30 per night and that was on Memorial Day Weekend. The campsite was a nice size and it’s pet friendly. There is a 6 acre lake for fishing but it’s catch & release. And no swimming or kayaks allowed. There was a bath house with toilets and showers not too far from the tent camping sites. DeSoto Falls and Desoto State Park are also very close by. I have map of the campground that shows the lot numbers, I’ll post it with my photos.
- Cassandra T.Scout
Monte Sano State Park Campground
My Staycation Spot
I'm a local and tent camping saves my sanity from a high preassured daily life. When I cant leave to camp I'll set up at a primitive site here for a week at a time. It's a simple space. No picnic tables at primitive sites. It's clean...beautiful....loads of hiking trails...and great food is a 10 min ride down the mountain to Huntsville.
- DDoug H.Traveler
Honeycomb Campground
Honeycomb Campground
Honeycomb Campground has it all. Great camping sites with beautiful views on and off the water. Some tent sites and cabins you can reserve to stay in. If you don’t have a camper they have those also that you can rent. They have boat rentals too. Clean bathhouses and a very friendly staff. They have it all.
- M&P M.Guide
Monte Sano State Park Campground
In the woods
On top of Monte Sano in the woods and a world away from the town -- although it's close by. So many trails to run or walk and a playground for the kiddos. This has primitive camping as well as W/E/S. Each campsite is well-spaced and the primitive tent camping area is away from the RVs.
You can book all year but be sure to book in advance.
Kaleb S.Traveler
Battlefield Campground & RV Park
Great place to camp.
This campground was right off of the interstate and very easy to get to so that was a benefit. I didn't make a reservation so I just showed up and all the tent sites were taken so I just rented an RV spot. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and neighbors were very friendly and had a permanent site for their RV. Pets allowed too so that was a plus!!
- Shea M.Legend
Cherokee Rock Village
Rock Climbing
This is a really great place to rock climb! They have RV hookups, tent camping and primitive camping! I reccomend to try and camp under an overhang! It's just really cool. There's also a really easy climb to overlook Weiss Lake! We were literally among the clouds! The park also offers a bath house which was very clean and even heated in the winter! There is a really nice park and pavillion with picnic tables too that the kids played in and we had lunch!
- BBlake B.Traveler
Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Small But Peaceful
We are staying for Memorial Day weekend. It’s our first time here and it’s really not that bad! Easier to navigate in my opinion that others say. Staff is really nice and welcoming. The sites are a little tighter than most places. Especially in the RV section. We are tent camping and have plenty of room. Make sure you find the trail to get down to the falls. It’s a tough one but it’s one of the easier ones I’ve been on. Well worth it.
- WWardGuide
Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Nice overnight
The Pocket in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Another beautiful place we've never been before! Nice tent camp spot, not sure I would stay several days but we really enjoyed the weekend. This was our last chance since the camp closes on Nov. 9 this year. The sites along the creek are nice but the rest is well laid out with fire rings, lantern poles and tables. No showers but the restrooms were clean and in good order. Cell service is totally nonexistent in the whole area.
- Zackari S.Traveler
DeSoto State Park Campground
Desoto falls is a must see in Alabama.
Really nice campground, well maintained. Plenty of spots and different options. I stayed in a primitive site no complaints, but I think next time I’ll try the backcountry sites or the wall tent site for a more romantic camp. Desoto falls is a must see and there are plenty of other places to see along the little river, and just 30 minutes or so away from noccalula falls. Definitely worth the trip I love it here.
Guide to Dutton
Tent camping near Dutton, Alabama, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, you'll find the perfect place to pitch your tent and explore.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Little River Adventure Company, you can enjoy features like drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, making your stay comfortable and convenient.
- Hurricane Creek Campground provides a serene environment with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for a cozy evening under the stars.
- TGL Adventures offers electric hookups and clean restroom facilities, ensuring a pleasant camping experience for families.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites, where you can discover stunning viewpoints and waterfalls.
- Fishing and kayaking are popular activities at Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp, located right by the water for easy access.
- For those seeking solitude, Walls of Jericho - Hurricane Creek Backcountry Campsite offers a peaceful hiking experience along Hurricane Creek, ideal for backpacking enthusiasts.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $30
- Camping at Hurricane Creek Campground is budget-friendly, with rates typically around $20 per night.
- Little River Adventure Company offers tent sites for approximately $30, providing a great value for the amenities included.
- For a unique experience, Cunningham Lookout Serenity has affordable rates, making it an attractive option for those looking to escape into nature without breaking the bank.
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