Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Langston, AL

Mountain Lakes Resort and Little Mountain Marina Resort accommodate pets in their waterfront camping areas near Langston. All tent sites, RV spaces, and select cabins welcome dogs with standard leash requirements. The campgrounds offer full hookup options including water, electric, and sewer connections suitable for RVs and campers traveling with pets. Some campsites position visitors just 20 feet from the water, providing excellent access for dogs that enjoy swimming. Multiple docks and lake entries throughout the properties allow pets and their owners to enjoy Lake Guntersville's shoreline, though owners report sites can be somewhat crowded with limited space between neighbors.

Nearby Buck's Pocket State Park Campground provides an alternative pet-friendly option with more spacious concrete pads and scenic creek-side locations. The park features hiking trails where leashed dogs can join their owners, including the moderately strenuous Point Rock trail offering valley views. Pets are welcome at the recently renovated campground's full-hookup sites, though visitors should note there is no cell service in the valley. For families camping with pets, Mountain Lakes Resort includes pool facilities that provide entertainment while pets remain at camp. Numerous fishing opportunities exist along the shoreline, though pet owners should be aware that some waterfront areas contain high grass and seaweed that may be problematic for dogs swimming. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard policies requiring pets to be leashed, supervised, and properly cleaned up after.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Langston, Alabama (103)

    1. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    11 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
    8 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. Buck's Pocket State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Langston, AL
    5 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."

    4. Goose Pond Colony Resort Campground

    9 Reviews
    Langston, AL
    4 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!"

    5. DeSoto State Park Campground

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

    $38 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Little Mountain Marina Resort

    9 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    8 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."

    7. Honeycomb Campground

    18 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    15 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"

    8. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    28 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."

    9. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

    183 Reviews
    Trenton, GA
    39 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."

    10. Mountain Lakes Resort

    3 Reviews
    Grant, AL
    7 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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Langston, AL

863 Reviews of 103 Langston 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Frank S.
    Jun. 7, 2022

    Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    Great place for a home base

    Called on the way from Cades Cove and reserved a spot. We arrived to a friendly reception and fast check-in. Easy pull throughs and back ins. But the best part is the location. Not to mention the dog park is the bomb!

  • 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.

  • David S.
    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.


Guide to Langston

Langston sits along the shores of Lake Guntersville in northeastern Alabama, with camping areas positioned within the Tennessee River watershed at approximately 600 feet elevation. The region experiences mild winters and hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms from June through August. Campgrounds in the area often feature limestone outcroppings and mixed hardwood forests that provide habitat for whitetail deer and wild turkey.

What to do

Hiking trails with elevation gains: DeSoto State Park Campground offers a variety of trails for hikers of all skill levels. "Our favorite hike was starting at the swimming pool (closed for the season) and following the river past the Lodge. It was on the yellow trail and we reached a point where it was getting pretty iffy - just scrambling over rocks at the river's edge" (Gerri). The park features waterfalls and riverside paths.

Cave exploration: Cathedral Caverns State Park Campground provides a unique underground experience with daily tours. "The cave was very nice. By the lower loop is a small climbing wall. There are also hiking trails and gemstone mining, although we did not take advantage of either of these. We were there for the Cave Run - a 10km or half marathon where the last 1.2 miles AND finish are INSIDE the cave, which was very cool!" (Lee D.).

Rock climbing and rappelling: At Buck's Pocket State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy natural rock formations. "You can go rock climbing, repelling off the top of the mountain. It is very minimal restrictions but beware that you are on your own out there. No cell service to call for help" (Lauren B.). The park's rugged terrain offers challenges for adventure seekers.

What campers like

Mountain views: Campers appreciate the elevated vistas at many dog friendly campgrounds near Langston. "Cloudland Canyon is home to several cabins, the group lodge, one of the full service campgrounds, and the main trailhead, as well as the ADA accessible overlook trail which is where many of the iconic photographs of this park come from" (Stephanie J.). The rim trails provide panoramic valley views.

Lake access: Goose Pond Colony Resort Campground offers direct water access. "Right on the water at lake Guntersville, golf course, restaurant, walking trails, boat ramps & docks, play ground, basketball court & much more!" (P C.). Many campsites position visitors directly on the shoreline for easy fishing and water sports.

Quiet camping atmospheres: Several campgrounds provide peaceful settings away from crowds. "Buck's Pocket State Park is operated by the state and is very clean and staffed by friendly people to help. There is absolutely no cell service or tv stations available due to the geographic makeup of the park. They make up for this by excellent Wi-Fi throughout the park" (Ward). This isolation creates a true escape from urban life.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds in valleys have poor connectivity. At Honeycomb Campground, campers note that reception varies. "We loved our site, beach area and the staff was very helpful" (Derenda M.), but many visitors report spotty service at most locations along the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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