Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Fort Payne, AL

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Fort Payne, AL (96)

    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park

    1. DeSoto State Park

    73 Reviews
    374 Photos
    430 Saves
    Alpine, Alabama

    Situated atop northeast Alabama’s Lookout Mountain, Desoto State Park is a 3,500-acre nature preserve and recreation destination that features vibrant forests, gushing waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery. The park is located 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, and approximately 75 miles east of Huntsville making it a great place camping near Atlanta. Dedicated in 1939, the park was named after Hernando de Soto, the renowned 16th century explorer. Prior to its dedication, most of the park’s roads, trails and facilities were constructed through the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era works program that improved many of the country’s parks and forests, while providing jobs and skills to millions of struggling Americans. The park boasts many local legends, including one that suggests that the area may have been settled by Welsh explorers, centuries before Columbus’s arrival in the New World. Visitors are invited to learn more about DeSoto State Park by camping in the park. The campground at DeSoto State Park features 94 full-hookup sites for tent and RV campers. Sites have either back-in or pull-through parking pads, and can accommodate large vehicles/trailers. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and cooking grills, and there are two comfort stations available with restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. A dump station is located onsite. The park also has a primitive tent campground that offers 16 sites with fire pits. Picnic tables, cooking grills, potable water, trash receptacles, and vault toilets are located in this campground’s central area. There are also two primitive backpacker camps with sleeping shelters and fire pits, but no water or trash service. In addition to camping, the park also offers a variety of chalets, cabins and motel rooms for those less interested in roughing it. Other amenities include picnic areas, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a playground. Campsite rates range from $15–$36/night, plus fees; other accommodation rates vary. Visitors will find a variety of seasonal activities to enjoy at DeSoto State Park, from hiking and fishing to geocaching and zip-lining. Start your visit by checking out the CCC Museum and Benefield Interpretive Center to learn about the park’s history, flora and fauna. Drop into the country store and purchase a trail map for the park’s 30 miles of hiking and biking paths. Trails range in distance and difficulty, so there’s a path for everyone. There’s even a barrier-free boardwalk trail. Swimming, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed on the West Fork Little River, which runs right through the park. The park also hosts guided hikes, campfire programs, and community events. Thrill-seekers can get a bird’s eye view over the park on the Aerial Adventure zipline course, which includes six ziplines and seven sky bridges, and golfers can tee off at the DeSoto Golf Course, just a few miles south of the park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $38 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village

    2. Cherokee Rock Village

    30 Reviews
    231 Photos
    312 Saves
    Leesburg, Alabama

    Tent, RV and Primitive Camping Daily Use Fee - $6 per vehicle for standard cars and trucks, $12 per vehicle for passenger vans, and $15 per vehicle for buses. Camping Fee - $15 per vehicle for standard cars and trucks, $20 per vehicle for passenger vans, and $25 per vehicle for buses and RVs. We are open 24/7 every day. A self-pay box is located at the front entrance to pay for admission after hours.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park

    3. West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park

    42 Reviews
    182 Photos
    397 Saves
    Trenton, Georgia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek

    5. Lake Guntersville Town Creek

    42 Reviews
    99 Photos
    216 Saves
    Guntersville, Alabama

    Lake Guntersville State Park offers Town Creek Primitive Campground which provides primitive campsites (boondock camping allowed 7 night maximum) on the water, bathhouses, boat rentals, ethanol-free gas (accessible by water), and the Town Creek Fishing Center.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River RV Park and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River RV Park and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River RV Park and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River RV Park and Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Little River RV Park and Campground

    6. Little River RV Park and Campground

    19 Reviews
    64 Photos
    100 Saves
    Fort Payne, Alabama

    Little River RV Park & Campground is located on beautiful Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County of Northeast Alabama, and near the historic city of Fort Payne. We are now open and have 42 sites for camping. All sites have Fire Rings. Picnic Tables are at all sites except tent sites without power. We offer 26 sites that are full hook-up, 7 of which are pull thru sites. We also have 8 tent sites with power and water and 8 tent sites with no power and water. Limited sites offer Cable and WiFi. We also have backwoods camping with a short hike. We have a Showerhouse, Laundry Room, Fishing Pond, Playground, Horseshoes and on site Hiking Trails. We are a pet friendly campground with pets on a leash. We are just 2 miles from Little River Canyon National Preserve and 8 miles from Desoto State Park. Little River RV Park & Campground is uniquely situated in an area that provides for the various needs of youth, young adults, the middle aged, and the young at heart. Whether you are looking for some peaceful time way in the country from those 9 to 5 workdays and rush hour traffic, a time of nature walks and hiking, or a camping excursion with the family, Little River RV Park & Campground offers all the amenities and beautiful scenery for your recreational needs.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $27 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
    Camper-submitted photo from Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    7. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    35 Reviews
    71 Photos
    154 Saves
    Gadsden, Alabama

    Temporarily closed for renovations.

    Noccalula Falls Park and Campground is the premiere destination for family fun and camping! Enjoy our great location, easy access, low prices, and great events all year long.

    When checking in at Noccalula Falls Campground, you will be greeted by one of our friendly staff members who will assist you with all your camping needs. The campground is security gate controlled, which allows us to keep the area secure for our campers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company

    8. Little River Adventure Company

    9 Reviews
    27 Photos
    147 Saves
    Fort Payne, Alabama

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wills Creek RV Park

    9. Wills Creek RV Park

    7 Reviews
    8 Photos
    7 Saves
    Fort Payne, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground

    10. Tranquility Campground

    7 Reviews
    46 Photos
    6 Saves
    Mentone, Alabama

    Tranquility RV & Campgrounds is located in a quiet heavily wooded setting with plenty of separation between the sites. Camping is equally popular by both RV’s, tents and pop-ups for peace and relaxation. While the campground has a remote feel, it is actually within 10 minutes of a variety of restaurants and activities.

    RV connections have (water; power; 20, 30 and 50 amp) and tent sites (water & power) at reasonable rates. Relax in a comfortable shaded campsite at our campground in Mentone, Alabama in the middle of an azalea covered landscape, with

    A private lake for fishing (no license required) easily accessible RV and tent camp sites Welcome center Dump station Bath house

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $25 - $35 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Fort Payne

642 Reviews of 96 Fort Payne Campgrounds


  • Mike D.
    Camper-submitted photo from 1776 RV And Campground
    Oct. 14, 2024

    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.

  • Jason B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 1776 RV And Campground
    Sep. 26, 2024

    1776 RV And Campground

    Awesome Campground!

    I love this campground. 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 work from home and the internet was so fast, people were amazed when I told them I was at a campground. We didn't even try to use our 5G system. The rates are great, too!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Little River Adventure Company

    Great tent camping site

    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.

    As another reviewer noted, the bathhouse is at the very front of the property away from the campsites, but the toilet and shower were clean and perfectly adequate.

    My site was flat, spacious, and easy to unload and set up on. The rest of the sites also looked very spacious and fairly flat. The campground's location is very convenient to Little River Falls.

    My one quibble would be that, although the site definitely feels secluded, there was a little bit of road noise at night from the main road. It wasn't nearly enough to keep me awake, but YMMV if you're sensitive to it. The host mentioned that the sites at the back, where I was, were closer to the road and would be louder than the sites in the front of the property.

    I would recommend this campsite to any drive up tent campers looking for a convenient, serene campground in this part of Alabama. I will be a repeat patron here.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Lake Guntersville Town Creek

    Clean and convenient

    Somewhat crowded, but it was a holiday weekend. Very clean bathrooms and campground. Employees were extremely friendly, inviting, and knowledgeable!

  • Sarah H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Blue Hole is neat

    Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.

  • Sarah H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Cove Resort
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Mountain Cove Resort

    Full sun all day

    This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain. We did not stay the night.

  • Sarah H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

    Our favorite local campground

    The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Sauty Creek Resort
    Aug. 1, 2024

    South Sauty Creek Resort

    Rude employees

    Very rude employees at booking. Fair warning, if you don’t have a brand new RV, don’t bother calling. They only want the new and fancy ones there. Shame as it’s a great location.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Honeycomb Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Honeycomb Campground

    Difficult site

    Deep ditches around my site made it very, very difficult to park my van - terrified that one of my wheels would fall off the edge. Don’t think I will be back.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Calhoun A-OK Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Calhoun A-OK Campground

    Terrible breed restrictions

    I didn’t get the chance to have an experience because they would not even rent to me because I have mixed breed rescue dogs.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Guntersville  Town Creek
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Lake Guntersville Town Creek

    Beautiful State Park, something for everyone!

    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! At the office, we were helped by Rocky, who was friendly and knowledgeable! We received CG info and a map, as well as rates. We are already planning our next trip to visit! The general store was stocked with necessities, as well as souvenirs. Of course we had to get some ice cream! There are several types of sites, monthly, cabins and tent camping. There are boat slips (local rentals) and a Pavilion on the water, basketball and tennis courts, playground, shady dog park, splash pad, and clean bathhouses. Firewood and ice can be purchased at the store. There are also many trails to hike and bike . It is easy to see that this SP is well maintained! The SP Lodge is worth visiting, which has a nice restaurant. LGSP has a golf course, and the quaint town is close by and has shopping and several restaurants.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Marshall County Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Marshall County Park

    Beautiful County Park, near Lake Guntersville SP, on TN River

    Marshall County Park, is easy to find/see right on 431. Nothing fancy, but well maintained property, and plenty of room for parking and boating.

  • Garry H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Greensport RV Park and Campground
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Greensport RV Park and Campground

    Very nice ,very well managed

    Had a great time camping this weekend at Greensport campground .This was our first time camping my wife and I and our 9 year old grand daughter.  The staff were very helpful, lots of planned activities for the kids. Scenery was great , lots of amenities. Will definitely be be back soon.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Tranquility Campground

    Beautiful, quiet, & shady

    This place did not disappoint. Wife and I were wanting to stay at Desoto State Park but it was full. The husband and wife duo that owns this took us in and treated us like royalty. They looked after us and even stayed up all night to help everyone watch the weather during a tornado watch. RV spots were very shady from all the trees and super quiet. Beautiful piece of property. Bath houses kept hot water too!

  • Greg S.
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    May. 20, 2024

    DeSoto State Park

    4.9 stars

    What a beautiful place. Stayed the weekend and hit almost all of the trails, saw 4 waterfalls and so many amazing rock formations. There are three trailheads that leave directly from the campground, which is a well-kept and clean place with well spaced sites. The upper loop is on a hill, but the sites are spaced out slightly more than the lower loop. The lower loop was more level and a bit newer. The best sites are in the 60s on the outer part of the lower loop. Just a wonderful place to spend a weekend.

  • Tim P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

    Many hiking and viewpoints

    Great place to camp near the cloudland canyon. The campsite 8 that we camped on was far from parking and restroom, so you might wanna choose the sites near to parking. Be prepared to carry things for quite a walk. Bring something to carry water to your site from water filling station near the restrooms. But, the campsites are well spaced so you will have the privacy you need. There are lots of beautiful hiking places nearby.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Adventure Company
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Little River Adventure Company

    Rip off

    Pulled in and nothing was labeled. Campsites were not labeled or assigned and road to them was poorly kept. “Bathhouse” advertised was a freezing shed with a horse trough as a shower that was a quarter mile from all of the sites. Not worth the money.

  • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Rock Village
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Cherokee Rock Village

    Sandrock Sanctuary

    I’ve camped at Cherokee Rock Village (affectionately known as Sandrock to 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 and car camping sites. Best climbing in the southeast, bouldering and sport, and a lot of RC car rock crawling, etc. Sandrock is a must go-to spot in Alabama. The views are awesome, climbing is awesome & camping is awesome. Charcoal grills at most sites, fire rings, firewood available at the front gate/office, etc. Good Verizon coverage, too. Plenty of gas stations and grocery stores within 20min, too.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

    Convenient to Chattanooga

    We enjoyed spending several days exploring Chattanooga. The camp staffers are friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and the park is well kept. The sites are tight. You're right on top of each other. Fine for a couple of days.

  • Justin M.
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park
    Apr. 5, 2024

    DeSoto State Park

    Great experience, beautiful area.

    Stayed two nights, had a great time. Plenty to do all close by, as well as a few comforts to make the time easier if you want them.

  • Carolin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
    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.

  • David S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    Nice Basecamp To explore Chattanooga

    We’ve stayed at this campground several times over the past 20 years. It has actually improved since our last visit 7-8 years ago. Bathrooms/showers are very nice…each guest gets a private room with shower, sink and toilet. Dog park is very nice, and trails are good. Campground is quite hilly but our site (15 pull through) was level. Only suggestion would be a better stocked store.



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