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GuideJames H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground
Nice smaller campground
Nice campground with showers and bathroom. There are some trails that go down to a nearby lake.
Best Campgrounds near Mentone, AL
Mentone, Alabama provides access to several campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas along Lookout Mountain and the Little River Canyon area. DeSoto State Park Campground and Tranquility Campground offer full-service facilities with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. The 1776 RV and Campground provides another option within Mentone city limits, featuring both tent sites and full hookup RV spots. These mixed-use campgrounds maintain varying levels of amenities, from primitive sites with basic facilities to developed areas with electric hookups, showers, and other conveniences.
The region experiences four distinct seasons, with fall bringing spectacular foliage and cooler temperatures ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, though facilities and access may be limited during winter months. A visitor noted, "It's a little hard to get to if you have a big giant rig, but I can't justify giving this place any less than 5 stars. Tons of hiking trails with beautiful scenery, nice big parking sites, and full hookups." Cell service can be spotty throughout the area, with several reviews mentioning limited connectivity at many camping areas. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak seasons, while some primitive sites operate on a first-come basis.
Camping areas near Mentone feature proximity to natural attractions like DeSoto Falls, Little River Canyon, and numerous hiking trails. Many campsites offer wooded settings providing natural shade and privacy. According to reviews, Tranquility Campground lives up to its name with "beautiful, quiet, & shady" sites and friendly management. The area's elevation (approximately 1,700 feet) creates a cooler microclimate compared to surrounding parts of Alabama, making summer camping more comfortable. Primitive camping options exist both within established campgrounds and in nearby public lands, offering varying levels of solitude and amenity access. Most developed campgrounds in the region maintain clean facilities with bathhouses, while some provide extras like fishing ponds, picnic pavilions, and proximity to local attractions in the Mentone area.
Best Camping Sites Near Mentone, Alabama (152)
1. DeSoto State Park Campground
76 ReviewsAlpine, AL4 milesWebsite+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."
2. Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground
187 ReviewsTrenton, GA18 milesWebsite+1 (706) 657-4050$10 - $270 / night
"Campground Review:East Rim Campground Pro’s: 1-Handicap Accessible, there is a cabin which is also HDA. 2- If your visiting for a get together your right next to the day use area and there is a picnic"
"But we didn’t let that stop us hiking the West Rim Loop Trail and camping at the Walk In Campsite. We loved the views, waterfalls, and walk ability of this park."
3. Little River RV Park & Campground
19 ReviewsFort Payne, AL12 milesWebsite+1 (256) 619-2267$45 - $55 / night
"This is my go to campground in fort Payne Alabama. The owners are super nice!! There is a pond with cute ducks!! You can buy a bundle of fire wood for $5."
"This campground is in a great location with amazing trails, history stops, waterfalls, and more located very close by. The owner stopped by our RV to welcome us and is very friendly and helpful."
4. James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground
29 ReviewsSummerville, GA17 milesWebsite+1 (706) 857-0826$15 - $180 / night
"Easy access to campground. Swing wide to get centered between the fence post and the culvert. Then you are home free. Getting into the sites was easier."
"Close to home but a nice clean campground. Decent trails. nice lake to jave a lazy day next to..."
5. Tranquility Campground
7 ReviewsMentone, AL2 milesWebsite$25 - $35 / night
"This review is for Tranquility RV and Campgrounds in Mentone Alabama. I really enjoyed camping here."
"A beautiful and peaceful space for tent or RV camping very close to downtown Mentone as well as Desoto State Park."
6. 1776 RV And Campground
6 ReviewsMentone, AL2 milesWebsite+1 (256) 619-1776"Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Friendly helpful camp host, clean bathhouse, full hook ups and great wifi access so husband could work from camper."
"I invite everybody looking for a quiet place on Mentone to visit 1776 RV."
7. Little River Adventure Company
9 ReviewsFort Payne, AL12 milesWebsite+1 (866) 729-1148$25 - $30 / night
"I had seen postings for the Little River Adventure Company over the last few moths and while looking at the map, I realized it was close to the TAT as it dips into AL (Sam's route), which I would be riding"
"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."
8. Wills Creek RV Park
8 ReviewsFort Payne, AL11 milesWebsite+1 (256) 845-6703"Quiet RV park close to Ft Payne and surrounding parks such as Desoto state Park. Close to Little River Canyon waterfall among others. (A must see)."
"Gravel roads and pads (thankfully, as everything around was standing in water from the recent downpour) The facility is dated, but clean and an easy on and off on the way through."
9. Sawmill Lake Campsite
6 ReviewsRising Fawn, GA13 milesWebsite"It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."
"This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."
Recent Camping Photos near Mentone, AL
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Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Recent Reviews near Mentone, AL
1045 Reviews of 152 Mentone Campgrounds
- RRobert V.
ScoutChester Frost Park
Great Camping Experience
Great camping experience and location. Bathhouses a bit outdated and semi-clean. Would stay here again, especially with a water front site.
- CCarol B.Scout
1776 RV And Campground
Excellent campground!!!
Beautiful surroundings and very quiet. Fast and easy response from owners.Clean and well maintained .I definitely recommend to everyone!!!
Kelsey P.
TravelerHarrison Bay State Park Campground
Beautiful but sites are VERY uneven
I was greatly deceived by the photos and descriptions online. We had site 40 and it was much much shorter than online said and the incline was insane. I would say 90% of the sites in loops B, C, and D should not be sites. Loop A has the most level sites with a lot not having shade though. Site 15 seemed to be the best in the whole park. Leveling our popup was miserable. Most campers we saw come in seemed to be the same as us. First time being there and not realizing the sites are significantly shorter than listed and shown in photos and extremely unlevel. I couldn’t even imagine a tent camper in most sites comfortably with how much of an incline and then slope you’re on. It’s a straight up hill and then it’s tilted to the side too. Sites are also extremely close together which is fine if you plan to be out or on the water a lot but it’s very cramped.
Bathrooms in loop B were the largest and cleaned daily. Bathrooms were great with the exception of the doors being super small but not an issue really. I’m 6ft and it was just funny seeing over everything.
Lake is BEAUTIFUL. So many areas to swim and great trails. Good place for pets.
One host in the entire park and we were lucky to be next to them and listen to their dog park and cry all day and night as they never let him in. Their site is right there when you go in and just trashed with all kinds of stuff. Feels more like a trailer park than state park. Never once saw the hosts and the camp store/office was closed every day we were there (we were there for a week Sunday to Sunday) Our site had quite a bit of trash when we got there. I’m shocked how the bathrooms were kept so clean but sites were not
They have check in listed at 4pm but every day new campers were there far before 4 which isn’t a problem but helps to know you can really get there anytime.
Overall the area is amazing with so much to do for everyone. Fishing, hiking, swimming, plenty to do all around. I would come back only for loop A and site 15. Maybe some others in loop A. Unless you have a camper van that you are fine being tilted, I would avoid all loops besides A. We saw a lot of people get there and then leave when they couldn’t park or level their site and there weren’t other options any better for them
Cell service was great. T-Mobile hotspot was amazing for me to work remote
Noam P.TravelerNoccalula Falls Campground
Nice new place
New campground all new, staff very helpful and easy. Near big water fall and nice trailers with stunning views of the waterfall and spring. Grate for family with kids cause some more activities around.
Greg S.
LegendJames H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground
4.5 stars
Well kept, quiet, forested campground in the foothills of NW GA. It's a small campground and a small state park relative to many, but the two small lakes are pretty and the trails are pleasant. The marble mine is definitely a cool spot and worth the 2 mile round trip. The first 12 sites are a bit closer together and less private, but the remaining sites are bigger and very nice. We enjoyed our spot by the playground. Huge site. Great if you have kids. Site 18 also looked great with a lot of grass and near the bathrooms. Cool little camp store. We enjoyed the peddle boat rental as well. Summerville is 7 minutes away if you need anything.
- FFrank J.Scout
Prentice Cooper State Forest Camp
Good free rest stop
Nothing crazy, scenic but tricky drive in here. Use the coordinates to find it, Apple Maps will send you to the other side and add a 30/40 min drive. The camping area had 1 shared restroom/porta potty type deal. The area is pretty flat ground with about 10 good spots to tent/small vehicle camp. Came on a Tuesday evening to about half the site being used. There’s signs to get here once you get close.
- JJared S.Traveler
Silver Comet Trailhead Parking Lot
A non-descript lot good for a stealth overnight
While there is a free dispersed campground nearby, it requires advanced registration on their website. This is a good spot for passers by who wing trips without reservations. It’s just a lot, but there is a portapotty. It is a trail head for the local greenway. There’s also a frisbee golf course next to the lot. The trail is posted no motorized vehicles, so take that into account if you have ebikes. The streams nearby do have fish that are easily caught as well as water snakes (non-venomous). Overall I’d recommend to not abuse it (don’t deploy any awnings, chairs, grills, etc in the lot), but it’s a quiet waypoint to stretch your legs and overnight.
- SSterling G.Guide
Little Farmie Farm Dispersed
Private little area
Small gravel parking area off of what appears to be a drive. Nice open field to possibly setup in. Didn’t drive truck on grass. It was cut and well maintained. Large burn pile and old rv on site. Good place to over night. I visited during the day and was not disturbed.
Guide to Mentone
Mentone, Alabama sits at approximately 1,700 feet on Lookout Mountain, where the elevated terrain creates distinct microclimates across seasons. The area features numerous natural waterways, with Little River flowing atop Lookout Mountain rather than through valleys like most rivers. Campgrounds near Mentone offer diverse camping experiences ranging from highly developed sites with full amenities to primitive settings with limited facilities.
What to do
Hiking waterfall trails: DeSoto State Park Campground has numerous hiking options for all skill levels. "We covered most of the trails on the map. You can hike right off the campground loop or go down to the visitor center to other hikes. All were on rocky uneven surfaces, and muddy in a few spots but not terribly strenous," notes one visitor.
Cave exploration: Near Sawmill Lake Campsite, visitors can explore underground features. "This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking. The permit was 15 dollars to access Rock Town and the Caves," reports a camper.
Mountain biking and motorized recreation: Little River Adventure Company offers both equipment and nearby trail access. "They also rent out pedal and motor bikes for exploring the parkway along the canyon," mentions a reviewer. The campground also provides water access points for swimming and kayak launching.
What campers like
Secluded sites: At Tranquility Campground, campers appreciate the natural setting. A visitor noted, "RV spots were very shady from all the trees and super quiet. Beautiful piece of property. Bath houses kept hot water too!"
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground maintains excellent facilities. A reviewer states, "They are well appointed, well maintained, and absolutely beautiful, and are spaced out to offer a feeling of seclusion: perfect for winter getaways, or for people who enjoy total creature comforts at night with nearby adventure during the day."
Seasonal variety: James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park offers different experiences throughout the year. "Every fall break James H. 'Sloppy' Floyd SP puts on a stellar Halloween haunted campground. The decorations are worth the short drive from Chattanooga, TN," reports a visitor. The park has two accessible lakes and various trail options.
What you should know
Cell service and connectivity: Many campgrounds have limited or no cell coverage. At 1776 RV And Campground, a camper reported, "Phone number is now 256-619-1776. 14 Gravel RV sites FHU 30/50 6 tent sites with electric and water. If you plan on using your cell up here...don't very poor signal but WI FI works great all over the park."
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging approaches, particularly for larger vehicles. At DeSoto State Park, a camper warns, "Be careful to take Desoto Parkway up. Google tried to send us on an alternate road that had a big sign saying ABSOLUTELY no trucks - and from other reviews we gather that's the more trecherous one."
Reservation requirements: Most developed sites require advance planning. Cloudland Canyon State Park uses a different system: "There are no reserve ahead sites, only reserve ahead choice. Once you check in you go pick a site. So no telling where you may end up only that you will have a site for the night."
Tips for camping with families
Season selection matters: DeSoto State Park offers different activities depending on the time of year. A camper explains, "Each season offers something different. Summertime you can swim, Spring has full waterfalls and beautiful flowers, Fall has colorful leaves, and the winter gives just enough bare trees and icsicles for great pictures."
Playgrounds and recreational options: Campgrounds with organized activities help keep children engaged. "The park has 2 easily accessible nice lakes, good trails & plenty of mountain scenery. The campground has good pull through sites with plenty of trees & varying elevation to help with privacy. The bath house & playground are nice," notes a visitor at James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park.
Swimming and water play: Wills Creek RV Park serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby swimming holes. "The park is near Desoto State Park and Little River Canyon National preserve," mentions a reviewer, which offers natural water features during warmer months.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many mountain campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Little River RV Park & Campground, a reviewer warns, "Sites are unlevel and tight. But LRC is a awesome park and awesome swimming."
Utility placements: Check hookup locations before settling in. One RVer at Wills Creek RV Park noted, "We were placed in the new addition of the park, where the sites were very tight and the utility hookups where in a strange position (the neighbors' utilities actually were under our awning when extended)."
Size restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. Mountain Cove Resort has limitations, with a camper noting, "This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mentone, AL?
What camping is available near Mentone, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mentone, AL offers a wide range of camping options, with 152 campgrounds and RV parks near Mentone, AL and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Mentone, AL?
Which is the most popular campground near Mentone, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mentone, AL is DeSoto State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 76 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mentone, AL?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mentone, AL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Mentone, AL.
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