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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Fort Payne, AL

865 Reviews

DeSoto State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites welcome dogs throughout the 94 full-hookup tent and RV sites on Lookout Mountain. The spacious campsites include water, electric, sewer, cable TV, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, with most sites featuring back-in access and several pull-through options available. Pets must remain leashed while in the campground and on hiking trails. The park's Scout Trail provides an excellent dog-walking opportunity along riverbanks and scenic water features. Bathhouses are exceptionally clean with laundry facilities available. Little River RV Park & Campground also accommodates pets with 64 year-round sites for both tents and RVs. The campground is less than a mile from Little River Canyon National Park, making it convenient for hiking with dogs.

Numerous hiking trails throughout DeSoto State Park offer pet owners opportunities to explore with their four-legged companions. The trails range from easy walks to physically challenging routes, with the Scout Trail being particularly popular for dogs who enjoy water features. Owners should verify river levels before hiking with pets along water routes. Little River Canyon National Preserve, a short drive from most Fort Payne campgrounds, provides additional hiking opportunities with dogs. Raccoon Mountain Campground, located near Chattanooga, features a large, well-maintained dog park where pets can run off-leash, complete with a small dog ramp inside. Several campgrounds in the region provide fenced dog exercise areas, including Holiday Travel Park on the Georgia/Tennessee border. Campers should pack extra water for pets when hiking during summer months, as temperatures can rise significantly on Lookout Mountain's exposed trails.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Fort Payne, Alabama (112)

    1. DeSoto State Park Campground

    74 Reviews
    Alpine, AL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 845-5075

    $38 / night

    "Desoto State Park campground is located about 15 miles from Fort Payne Alabama. Nice spacious sites some gravel and not very level."

    "Desoto State Park is one of our favorite Alabama places to visit, located in Northeastern Alabama and the southern end of Lookout Mountain."

    2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 657-4050

    $10 - $270 / night

    "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."

    3. Little River RV Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Fort Payne, AL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 619-2267

    $45 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "Pet friendly with beautifulTrails to walk. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a friendly, peaceful and simply beautiful get away."

    4. Little River Adventure Company

    9 Reviews
    Fort Payne, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 729-1148

    $25 - $30 / night

    "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"

    5. Wills Creek RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Fort Payne, AL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 845-6703

    "Easy to get to from I-59 in Fort Payne. They have some sites that are shaded, but the pull through sites are in an open area."

    "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)."

    6. Cherokee Rock Village

    33 Reviews
    Leesburg, AL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 523-3799

    $0 - $35 / night

    "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"

    7. James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Summerville, GA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 857-0826

    $15 - $180 / night

    "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."

    8. Tranquility Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    9 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / night

    "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."

    9. 1776 RV And Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 619-1776

    "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!"

    10. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "Visited Lake Guntersville State Park, for the day. After taking our granddaughter to Screaming Eagle Zip-line Adventures, located at the gorgeous Lodge, we visited the Campground…and it’s amazing!"

    "Store has a few things in it, including some Lake stickers/shirts/etc with Lake Guntersville on them. There is a little library box by the store with books people have put in after reading."

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  • Andrew W.
    Aug. 28, 2020

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Plenty of hiking trails

    Desoto State Park campground is located about 15 miles from Fort Payne Alabama. Nice spacious sites some gravel and not very level. But all asphalt sites that are pulled through are pretty much level. Bathrooms wash houses and laundry rooms were very clean. Would stay here again if nothing more than just to hike the trails. Plenty of Falls to see.

  • Tony C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2019

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    A Family Favorite

    Desoto State Park is one of our favorite Alabama places to visit, located in Northeastern Alabama and the southern end of Lookout Mountain. We try to camp here in the spring and fall each year when available, the closest towns are Fort Payne and Mentone. There are ample shopping areas and restaurants in Fort Payne which is about 10 miles from the campground if you need to make the trip down. The park has so much to offer and the staff there goes the extra effort to ensure your stays are pleasant and enjoyable. The hiking trails are abundant throughout the park, the Scout Trail is our favorite as it winds next to the river banks and over numerous rocks and scenic water features. This trail can be physically challenging and be sure to verify the river levels beforehand.

    The campground is well maintained and the sites are level for the most part, our favorite site is 25 but we’ve stayed in several others end enjoyed those as well. The sites in the upper and lower loops are mostly back in sites with a couple of pull through and buddy sites also. The middle section is all pull through sites for the large coaches and 5th wheel RV’s. All sites at Desoto are equipped with water, electric, sewer, cable TV, table, fire ring and grills. The bath houses are some of the cleanest we’ve seen, relatively new with excellent amenities including laundry. There is also WIFI broadcast at each of the bath houses.

    There is a great lodge restaurant, cabins old and new, swimming pool, tennis courts, Zip Line and a CCC museum. Put this one on your list as it’s never disappointed our family. The Little River Canyon Preserve is nearby with additional hiking and fantastic Canyon vistas you will have to go see.

  • Haley H.
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Little River RV Park & Campground

    Quiet, relaxing, beautiful, pond, showers, electricity, water, and kind

    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. It is less than a mile from little river canyon national park! There are some really nice lots to choose from and they are currently adding more camping lots! 🥰🥰 if you want to be a little rowdy at night time I suggest getting a spot away from other campers and RVs because quiet time starts around 10pm. I like to be courteous and keep it Mello and calm when I'm there for I am a night owl. As the owners told me "Make yourself at home." 😁😁

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2020

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Very quiet and relaxing

    Desoto State Park is on top of Lookout Mountain about 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, In Northeast Alabama. DeSoto Falls - also part of DeSoto State Park - is located about 7 miles north of the park near Mentone, Alabama. The Campground has 94 full-hookup tent and RV sites. Most are Back-In Sites, with a few Pull-Thru. All sites have water, & electric, and sewer. They are about 16 feet by 60 feet deep with 50/30 Amp Service, Cable TV.
There are picnic tables and Grills on each site. There are two large bathroom/shower buildings with coin-operated laundry. There is a Wi-fi hotspots at each bathhouse (wifi does not reach to every campsite) There are also Primitive Camping sites for tents as well as two back country campsites with shelters. Along with camping, Kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling, rappelling, bouldering and picnicking are popular.

  • Blake C.
    Jun. 6, 2017

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Worth the trip and stay.

    I stayed in the primitive camping area which was wonderful. It was gated to prevent unnecessary traffic. Hiking trails were plentiful, there were historic TVA sites with guides, and plenty of geocaching. The park features separate areas for RV's and does have a lodge and restaurant. The park is just outside Fort Payne and is only a short drive from restaurants and Little River Canyon. At one time DE Soto was rated the best hiking in the southeastern US.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Wills Creek RV Park

    Convenient location

    This was an overnight stay on our way to the Smokies. Easy to get to from I-59 in Fort Payne. They have some sites that are shaded, but the pull through sites are in an open area. 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.

    Nightly rate was $45

    WiFi worked

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2016

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Great Group Sites

    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. 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.

  • Missy C.
    Apr. 22, 2023

    Hawkins Pointe RV Park

    Close to highway

    Close 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. 

  • Carolin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 30, 2024

    Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    Great place!

    Quiet 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.

Guide to Fort Payne

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Fort Payne, Alabama, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Fort Payne

  • At DeSoto State Park Campground, you can explore numerous hiking trails that lead to stunning waterfalls, perfect for a day of adventure with your dog.
  • Cherokee Rock Village offers excellent bouldering and climbing opportunities, making it a fun spot for active pet owners who enjoy outdoor sports.
  • Little River Adventure Company provides access to beautiful river views and trails, ideal for a scenic walk with your pet.

Pet owners like the amenities available

Dog owners appreciate the natural surroundings

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