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Monte Sano State Park Campground features full pet accommodation across tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals. The 5105 Nolen Avenue park in Huntsville maintains year-round pet-friendly facilities with picnic tables and fire rings at most sites. Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground offers military personnel a pet-friendly camping option with a dedicated fenced dog park that provides safe off-leash exercise space. They were very helpful, knowledgeable and professional, with a great attitude regarding pet policies. Both campgrounds provide water hookups and trash disposal convenient for pet owners maintaining cleanliness.
Point Mallard City Campground in Decatur welcomes pets with family-friendly amenities including two playgrounds and extensive walking and biking trails ideal for daily dog exercise. The six-mile trail along the Tennessee River provides excellent pet walking opportunities with scenic water views. Northgate RV Travel Park in Athens offers pet-friendly pull-through sites with full hookups, making it convenient for travelers with animals needing an overnight stop. The park features a yard area in certain sites providing extra space for pets. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on leash except in designated areas, and owners should bring waste bags as pet stations may be limited. The local campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons, particularly weekend dates, so advance reservations are recommended for pet owners seeking specific site locations or amenities.
"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."
from $14 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly, no dog park at location. Close to shopping but far enough away for quiet."
"Dog friendly. Walking and biking trails. Laundry facilities on site and open 24 hours. Camp store on site and open everyday until 5pm."
"It is quiet location with a Great dog park."
"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."
"The Roosters were crowing on their adjacent farmstead and we were at peace in the countryside. Road noise was minimal, surprisingly, and no jake brakes were heard. "
"The only “complaints” were no fire pits for fires and is a little noisy from the highway traffic. Otherwise great pull thru full hookup RV park for the price."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"A nice centrally located bathhouse and small but clean laundry facility are available."
from $35 - $50 / night
Check Availability"This is a huge, beautiful campground with spots that back right up to the water's edge. There are plenty of amenities for the kids, and we had a blast."
"We enjoy being close to conveniences, but far enough away to unplug and unwind."
"A beautiful large creek runs through it, with miles of walking paths, a horse barn, and spaces to play and relax."
"This park is tucked away in a private neighborhood on about 80 acres. There are a lot of RV sites as well as primitive camping in the back."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Jays landing has many amenities, full hookups, pool, boat docks, fishing dock and a nice area to gather near the River. Staff was very friendly and works with us on last minute reservations."
"The pool was also a beautiful plus and it was a perfect temperature for a nice relaxing after driving dip! Again, very clean and well maintained."
"A short walk to the Tennessee River."
from $19 - $22 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $125 / night
ScoutNo 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.
ScoutThis is a fantastic campground featuring level pull through concrete pads that can accommodate any size RV. It is quiet location with a Great dog park.
ScoutThere's a fire pit, cornhole, showers are included, two dog parks and half a basketball court. There is a small trail that circles the whole campground.
TravelerThis is a great little campground tucked away on the edge of Bankhead National Forest. The location of the campground makes it an excellent location to enjoy the numerous waterfall hikes in the area. The campground was laid out well with spacious gravel sites and full hookups. Sites 2-4 had good views of the pond/field, sites 10-15 backed up to the tree line to provide a little shade all other sites had full sun. The camp host was super friendly and helpful. They have a general store, laundry, bathhouse, and small dog park. The campground has hiking trails on the property if you don’t have time to visit Bankhead NF. If you’re in the area or wanting to spend time in Bankhead NF I’d recommend checking this campground out.
LegendThis 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.
LegendVisited 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.
LegendThe 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.
TravelerVery spacious, tons of spots lake side or on the hill. Beautiful views, pet friendly.
ScoutWe heard from other campers that if you go to Huntsville, Alabama that you have to stop at Monte Sano State Park. We took our Class C up the mountain and was able to reserve full hookups in a nicely wooded area. Sites were level gravel with picnic tables and grill. Great place to bring a trail bike or take hikes. Pet friendly.
Monte Sano State Park Campground sits at 1,600 feet elevation on a mountain plateau overlooking Huntsville, offering cooler temperatures than surrounding areas. The park provides 89 improved campsites with most sites featuring natural shade from the mature forest. Several campgrounds in this region fill quickly during spring and fall when temperatures are most moderate.
Trail exploration: Monte Sano State Park has extensive hiking and biking trails with varying difficulty 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."
Water activities: Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday offers numerous water-based recreational options. According to a visitor, "There's horse back riding, paddle boards, jet skis, electric bicycles to rent & Kayaks. We can not wait to stay again."
Golf access: Several campgrounds provide easy access to golf courses. Point Mallard City Campground has a golf course at its entrance, with a camper mentioning, "The golf course is at the campground entrance."
Private, spacious sites: Monte Sano State Park Campground receives praise for site layout. One camper shares, "The campground is well kept, sites spacious and they have trees in between for some privacy. There are several that are double spots if your going w/friends and family."
Waterfront locations: Many campers value water access. A visitor at Wheeler Lake KOA stated, "We stayed in spot 12. Beautiful lakefront location! Electric/water hookup only. Workers were wonderful and place all together is clean and well maintained."
Quiet settings despite proximity to towns: Campers appreciate the balance of seclusion and convenience. A reviewer noted, "Monte Sano State Park is conveniently situated right next to Huntsville, Al. So you can feel as if your out in the middle of nowhere and town is 10 minutes down the road."
Military-exclusive camping: Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground requires military ID for entry. A camper advises, "You must have access to military base to use. They have Laundry. Showers and bath. Full hook up."
Seasonal variations: Summer temperatures can reach above 90°F with high humidity. Winter camping is available but can include freezing temperatures. Monte Sano State Park has a seperate tenting area connected to the rear of the campground.
Limited facilities at some locations: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. A visitor at Northgate RV Travel Park reports, "This is a bare bones CG with no amenities. Most of the sites have FHUs. The pad was plenty long enough for our 40' fifth wheel and F450 plus fairly level."
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas for children. At Monte Sano State Park, "There are cool little wooden play obstacles for the kids in the campground and a huge playground 1/2 mile away inside the park."
Kid-friendly water options: Wheeler Lake KOA offers water activities suitable for various ages. A family reported, "It was breathtakingly beautiful! They have a rope course, water activities/rentals, cabins, rv/camper/tent sites waterside, and more."
Pet friendly options: For families traveling with pets to T's Outback RV Park, sites are well-maintained. A reviewer mentioned, "Gravel road but cement pavements on site. Site is very clean and landscape is well maintained."
Site selection matters: At Northgate RV Travel Park, certain sites offer additional benefits. A camper explained, "The advantage of this site, is that it has a yard area as the other sites do not."
Navigation cautions: Some parks have challenging entrances. At Northgate, "There's a deep ditch on either side of the driveway when you pull in, so keep an eye on how your rig tracks."
Full hookup availability: For those requiring complete services, several options exist. At Jay Landings Marina & RV Park, "Site was very clean and well spaced from other campers. Site was level and required no adjustments to level the RV."
Reservation timing: Pet friendly camping near Madison, Alabama often requires advance planning. One camper advised, "We had to maneuver the trailer around the trees but not complaining about the shade. The staff were very helpful. Everyone had to wait while we backed in & unhitched because go the narrow roads but we had a wonderful few nights there."
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