Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Grant, AL

Lake Guntersville State Park Campground accepts pets at its lakefront campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Sites throughout the park accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins, offering electric, water, and sewer hookups. Campers frequently mention the spacious, clean sites at Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground and note the friendly camp hosts. Little Mountain Marina Resort provides lakeside camping with pets permitted, though some reviews indicate sites can be tight with limited space between campers. Honeycomb Campground in Grant offers pet-friendly accommodations with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical connections, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site. Very spacious sites are available at River Ridge Retreat Guntersville where many spots feature lake views.

Monte Sano State Park Campground provides pet-friendly trails for hiking with dogs while camping. Buck's Pocket State Park allows pets at all campsites and features firewood availability and trash service for campers with animals. Sites at Cathedral Caverns are large and level with adequate spacing between campers for privacy when walking pets. The park contains multiple hiking trails suitable for dogs on leashes. Little Mountain Marina Resort offers swimming opportunities with indoor and outdoor pools, which makes the location popular for families, though dogs are not permitted in pool areas. Campers should note that cell service can be spotty at many of these campgrounds, particularly at Cathedral Caverns where internet is virtually nonexistent. Wildlife sightings are common near these campgrounds, requiring vigilant pet supervision during evening hours.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Grant, Alabama (97)

    1. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    7 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."

    2. Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Woodville, AL
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 728-8193

    $14 / night

    "state employees live fulltime within walking distance of the campsites."

    "If you are looking for a Cave experience in Norh Alabama that little kids can handle, this is it."

    3. Honeycomb Campground

    18 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 582-9884

    "There are few places in Alabama that RVers can camp on a pristine Lake Front. Honeycome Campground is located on Lake Guntersville; AL."

    "Stayed at site 74 lakeside, plenty of room. Great site"

    4. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 534-6589

    $14 - $30 / night

    "We heard from other campers that if you go to Huntsville, Alabama that you have to stop at Monte Sano State Park."

    "I first visited Monte Sano SP about a year ago, and it’s been one of my absolute favorite places in Alabama since."

    5. Little Mountain Marina Resort

    9 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 582-8211

    "I don’t like how you can’t pick your spot and you just have to drive around until you find one you like. My kids love the pools and the indoor pool is awesome during colder months. My kids love that."

    6. Buck's Pocket State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Langston, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 659-6288

    "There are clean and well stocked bathrooms located at the park office and also includes a laundry facility. The office also sells firewood and ice if needed."

    "Only one row is actually on the creek with most situated a little further away but in easy hearing distance of the rapids."

    7. Goose Pond Colony Resort Campground

    9 Reviews
    Langston, AL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 912-0075

    "The location makes it easy to too access the TN River for boating, which is great. However the water next to the campground is relatively stagnant so the mosquitoes here are horrendous!"

    "Right on the water at lake Guntersville, golf course, restaurant, walking trails, boat ramps & docks, play ground, basketball court & much more!"

    8. Mountain Lakes Resort

    3 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 582-5556

    "Multiple piers, and lake entries, good rv “shop”, nice spaces and nice humans. Clean facilities and overall mostly quiet."

    9. Benjonah Farm

    1 Review
    Grant, AL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5884

    $100 / night

    "The highlight of Benjonah Farm is the great fishing lake nearby, but they also offer full hookups for the most convenience during your stay.  Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!"

    10. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

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

    $10 - $290 / 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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Grant, AL

787 Reviews of 97 Grant Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Anthony I.
    May. 5, 2022

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    Truly perfect

    Due 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!

  • Cathy A.
    Mar. 3, 2024

    Point Mallard City Campground

    Only a small area is for short term , no wifi

    No wifi per office with no known date of repair. Relatively quiet, lots of vehicle traffic and golf carts. Office staff is very helpful and friendly. Majority of park is longterm. Dog friendly, no dog park at location. Close to shopping but far enough away for quiet.

  • Robin R.
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Pineview RV & Park

    We come back

    Mr 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

  • W
    Mar. 2, 2020

    Greensport RV Park and Campground

    Loving Greensporte

    Been parked at Greensporte for 9 months. Great place to stay. Playground for the kids, dog park, swimming pool, boating and fishing. Great staff and guests. Clean laundry and restrooms

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground

    Parking lot

    This is your typical military PCS campground for people in transit. No shade! Cement pads to park on. A laundry room, pavilion and showerhouse. There is a dog park and you are off the beaten path. Which makes it a little difficult to find the first time. But when you do your like “Duh! It was right here.” So useful for an overnight if you have a military/retired ID.

  • L&A C.
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    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.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2022

    Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground

    Nice Military FAMCAMP

    The campground(CG) was easy to find for our mid-October stay. We exited off on 14A to gate 9 where we went through the gate and then did a u-turn to take us back down past the golf course to the CG. We had no problem doing the u-turn with our 40' fifth wheel. We followed the signage to the CG and then into pull-through site 21 with FHUs. There was no formal check-in, but our name and stay dates were on the site post. The pads here are huge and the utilities including 50 AMP worked well. We got 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile along with a large selection of OTA channels. We could have used satellite as there are no trees near the RV sites. They have a nice fenced dog park plus a shower and laundry facility with 4 machines each costing$1. The WiFi worked well for a CG this size. Use Gate 8 near the commissary and BX versus 9. Gate 8 gives you an easier drive to the campground. Overall we enjoyed our overnight stay.

  • Matthew R.
    Feb. 7, 2023

    River Ridge Retreat Guntersville

    Very spacious

    Very spacious, tons of spots lake side or on the hill. Beautiful views, pet friendly.


Guide to Grant

Grant, Alabama sits at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet. The area experiences mild winters with occasional snow and hot, humid summers where temperatures regularly exceed 90°F. Most campgrounds along Lake Guntersville feature gravel pads rather than concrete, which can become muddy during the frequent rainfall from March through May.

What to do

Hiking trails with elevation gains: Monte Sano State Park Campground has trails for all skill levels. One camper notes, "The hiking is moderate to extreme up and down some interesting rock formations. The mountain bikers and bikers seem to enjoy themselves too, flying down the closed roadway or the steep roadways and challenging themselves on the rocky terrain." The park has multiple trail loops accessible directly from the campground.

Cave exploration: Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground offers daily cave tours with a significant temperature difference from outside. A visitor mentioned, "There are daily cave tours; we have been in many caves and this one is very nice." Another adds, "Legend says there's a ledge in the cave and if you toss a coin and land it right on the ledge you get your wish."

Boating access: At Goose Pond Colony Resort Campground, boaters have direct water access. "The location makes it easy to access the TN River for boating, which is great," writes one reviewer. The campground includes multiple boat ramps and docks for easy lake access.

What campers like

Storm recovery success: Lake Guntersville State Park has rebounded after severe weather damage. One camper observed, "A few years ago a tornado took out a lot of the big pines so it's a bit hot with very little shade. But it's still the best place to camp around Guntersville!" Another noted, "We like a bit more trees, which they had until a tornado came through in 2011 or 12."

Private backcountry options: Buck's Pocket State Park Campground offers secluded camping away from crowds. A camper mentions, "The last mile of road before reaching the campground is rather steep and a little sporty, with 2 hairpin curves leading down into the valley." Another states, "The park is operated by the state and is very clean and staffed by friendly people to help."

Swimming facilities: Honeycomb Campground provides lake access with designated swimming areas. "Our site was spacious and right on the lake. The beach was very nice and the staff was beyond helpful," writes one visitor. Another adds, "My kids did love the beach front entrance that was built for lake access and swimming."

What you should know

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies dramatically between dog friendly campgrounds near Grant. At Cathedral Caverns, a camper warns, "WARNING: Very spotty cellphone service, which is actually nice if you want to enjoy the outdoors!" Similarly, Buck's Pocket has "absolutely no cell service or tv stations available due to the geographic makeup of the park."

Weather impacts: Seasonal storms can affect camping conditions. A visitor to Goose Pond Colony noted, "Stayed over Memorial Day weekend so the campground was pretty full." Another cautioned, "The mosquitoes here are horrendous! As soon as we walked out of our camper they dive-bombed us!"

Overcrowding issues: Little Mountain Marina Resort gets congested during peak seasons. A visitor observed, "Sites are tight. Not much space. But everything is right on the lake which is nice." Another mentioned, "I don't like how far away some of the campsites are from the playground and pools."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Look for sites near recreation areas. At Mountain Lakes Resort, "Our little family absolutely loves this place. So much for us to do, indoor/outdoor pool, putt-putt, game room, etc.... Plus!!! They have chocolate gravy on the menu for breakfast!"

Bath facility quality: Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground has excellent facilities for families. A camper reports, "The showers are individual rooms with locking door which is really nice for security, but they are limited in number." Another notes that the West Rim loop is "perfect for campers who want the convenience of a bathhouse with running water."

Child-friendly trails: Multiple dog friendly campgrounds offer easy walking paths. At Cloudland Canyon, "Sites 4-9 are well spaced from each other and great for tent campers and families who want their kids to have room to play." Buck's Pocket has "a few hiking trails that range in levels of difficulty."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: At Monte Sano State Park, RVers recommend specific locations. "Sites are mostly level even for my 43' rig," shares one camper. Another notes, "Clean sites, mostly level even for my 43' rig. Beautiful hiking and biking trails."

Hookup limitations: Watch for varying electrical systems. At Honeycomb Campground, "They are limited on full hook ups, but the bath house is nice and clean." A different camper mentioned, "The only downside is that they do not have sewer hookups."

Reservation systems: Some campgrounds don't allow advance site selection. At Goose Pond Colony Resort, "Be advised that they don't take reservations!!! I have no idea how, or why they do business this way, but that's how it is. So you show up and hope for the best!"

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Grant, AL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Grant, AL is Lake Guntersville State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.

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