Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Madison, AL

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.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Madison, Alabama (96)

    1. Monte Sano State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Brownsboro, AL
    15 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."

    2. Point Mallard City Campground

    12 Reviews
    Decatur, AL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 341-4826

    "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."

    3. Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Huntsville, AL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 876-4868

    "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."

    "You must have access to military base to use. They have Laundry. Showers and bath. Full hook up. No trees for shade. Very hot. Needs mowed and more cleaning."

    4. Northgate RV Travel Park

    6 Reviews
    Athens, AL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 232-8800

    $50 / night

    "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."

    5. Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday

    12 Reviews
    Trinity, AL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 280-4390

    "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."

    6. Jay Landings Marina & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Decatur, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 350-4722

    "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."

    7. Charest Cove Campground (Closed)

    1 Review
    Laceys Spring, AL
    13 miles

    $25 - $125 / night

    8. Red Coach Resort

    1 Review
    Harvest, AL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 937-6142

    $17 - $50 / night

    "A beautiful large creek runs through it, with miles of walking paths, a horse barn, and spaces to play and relax."

    9. Ditto Landing City Campground

    4 Reviews
    Laceys Spring, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 882-1057

    $19 - $22 / night

    "A short walk to the Tennessee River."

    10. T's Outback RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Rogersville, AL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 431-4761

    $45 - $550 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Madison, AL

487 Reviews of 96 Madison Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Jennifer H.
    Mar. 19, 2025

    Bama Campground & RV Park

    Great campground to hike Bankhead National Forest

    This 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.

  • 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Charlie K.
    Jul. 12, 2018

    Monte Sano State Park Campground

    Top of the Mountain with Great Views

    We 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.

  • Carol A.
    Jun. 15, 2018

    Cullman Campground

    Close to I-65. Easily accessible, pull throughs for most sites.

    This is a friendly, clean, campground. Staff is helpful, guide you to site and help you park. Sites provide easy access with ample space for RV and vehicle or trailer. Quiet park, pet friendly with areas to walk you pet with grass and trees.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2023

    Quail Creek RV Resort

    Well Run Campground

    We received an email with arrival information, which stated to pick up our site and park information at the shower and laundry facility as you entered the RV Park portion of the golf resort. The information provided a campground(CG) map and our site number. We proceeded to pull through site 25 with FHUs. The site was plenty long enough to situate and disconnect for our two-night stay. Some pull-through reviews stated spacious, and I guess if you rate pad length, that could be accurate, but the sites are close together. The water pressure was excellent, and we really liked the new cedar picnic table. We noticed WiFi transponders throughout the CG. This CG has the most WiFi transponders we’ve ever seen, counting five per row of 20 campsites. The CG WiFi was pretty good, but we put up our Starlink with no problem getting a northern shot. There would not have been a problem with a southern sky shot as well. Soon after we set up, the very nice CG host/manager came by to ensure we didn’t have any issues or questions, which we did not. We got 3 bars on Verizon. The CG is fairly large, with full-time or seasonal leases. They do not have a dog park, but there are plenty of areas to walk your dog. They have dedicated spots for short-term campers. The motel and golf course facilities are adjacent and are located further back on the property. It was nice that there was a separate road to the resort area as the locals drive rapidly to and from the golf course. We played a round of golf and were surprised that the course is not very well maintained, but it does get a lot of play. The CG and the golf course are actually separate entities even though they are co-located. Drove the 15 minutes into Hartselle and were pleasantly surprised by amenities such as the Walmart and especially a very nice, well-stocked Krogers. We enjoyed our stay at this very nice CG.

    Tip: Go left at the stop sign on Mt. Zion Rd from Nat Key Rd when departing the CG! When we departed, heading back towards the interstate, you come to a stop sign. Our RV GPS and Waze wanted us to turn right on Mt. Zion Rd instead of going left as we did when we arrived. We took the right turn, and about the time the trailer swung, we saw the drop-off into the ditch, and the driver’s side wheels went into it, knocking off a snap pad. We stopped at the old country store parking lot at the next turn and checked for damage. Thank goodness we only lost a snap pad.


Guide to Madison

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Madison, Alabama, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Monte Sano State Park Campground

  • This campground offers a variety of amenities such as electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable stay for both you and your pet at Monte Sano State Park Campground.
  • With its scenic trails and clean facilities, your dog will love exploring the natural beauty surrounding Monte Sano State Park Campground.
  • The campground is conveniently located near Huntsville, allowing easy access to resupply and enjoy city amenities while having your pet by your side at Monte Sano State Park Campground.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Point Mallard City Campground

  • Families will find this campground welcoming, featuring two playgrounds and walking trails, perfect for a day out with your dog at Point Mallard City Campground.
  • The friendly staff and clean facilities ensure a pleasant experience for both pets and their owners at Point Mallard City Campground.
  • With electric hookups and a market on-site, you can enjoy a hassle-free camping experience while your pet enjoys the outdoors at Point Mallard City Campground.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Madison

  • At Beyonder Getaway at Wheeler Lake, you can enjoy water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, perfect for a fun day with your dog.
  • Explore the hiking trails and scenic views at Sharon Johnston Park, where your pet can join you on adventures through nature.
  • The peaceful environment at TGL Adventures allows for fishing and relaxing by the river, making it an ideal spot for a tranquil getaway with your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Madison, AL is Monte Sano State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 76 reviews.

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