Best Tent Camping near Mentone, AL

Tent campgrounds near Mentone, Alabama range from primitive sites to established facilities, with several options positioned along the Little River and nearby mountain areas. Little River Adventure Company offers 30 tent sites with varying levels of seclusion and river access, while Hurricane Creek Campground provides primitive tent camping with just two sites for those seeking greater solitude. Blue Hole Dispersed in the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers free tent camping approximately 30 miles from Mentone.

The tent camping areas around Mentone feature varying levels of development and accessibility. Some sites require high-clearance vehicles to navigate rough, potholed access roads, particularly at Hidden Creek Campground and Sawmill Lake Campsite. Most tent sites are primitive with basic fire rings but limited amenities. Little River Adventure Company provides drinking water, showers, and toilets, though one camper noted the bathhouse is located a quarter-mile from the campsites. Many campgrounds allow pets and fires, but some primitive locations like Blue Hole Dispersed require land use permits. Trash disposal is available at some locations, but most dispersed camping areas require pack-in, pack-out practices.

Geographic distribution of tent camping areas offers options for different preferences. Sites closer to Little River Canyon provide convenient access to hiking trails and water features but may experience road noise. A review from Little River Adventure Company noted that "sites at the back were closer to the road and would be louder than the sites in the front of the property." More remote tent sites on Pigeon Mountain provide greater seclusion but require better preparation as they lack facilities. Tent campers frequently mention the spacious, private nature of sites at Little River Adventure Company compared to more densely arranged campgrounds. Sites are described as "flat, spacious, and easy to unload and set up on" in a recent review, with many offering adequate space between neighbors for privacy even when the campground has multiple occupants.

Best Tent Sites Near Mentone, Alabama (26)

    1. Little River Adventure Company

    9 Reviews
    Fort Payne, AL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 729-1148

    $25 - $30 / night

    "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."

    "This is a great little campground super close to Little River Canyon! Although there is nowhere to camp inside of the park this is my preference for the closest you can get."

    2. Sawmill Lake Campsite

    6 Reviews
    Rising Fawn, GA
    13 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "Nice spot, well defined with burn pits and picnic tables. Not too much seclusion with the way the sites are setup as you can see all of you neighbors, but still worth coming to."

    3. Hurricane Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Alpine, AL
    7 miles
    +1 (334) 300-7474

    4. Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    5 Reviews
    Rising Fawn, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 210-2914

    "Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables."

    "A couple of other people there and a little bit of trash, but I picked it up. Leave it better than you found it right? It rained, so no bugs, but that’s prob not true for the dry days…"

    5. Cunningham Lookout Serenity

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    Fort Payne, AL
    13 miles
    +1 (256) 996-7496

    $45 - $55 / night

    6. Foster Falls Campground — South Cumberland State Park

    31 Reviews
    Tracy City, TN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 924-2980

    $18 - $21 / night

    "Things to know: $5 reservation fee, $8-45 per site

    Amenities: picnic table, fire ring, restrooms, heated shower

    Drawbacks: no electric or water hook-ups. No gas generators allowed"

    "The campground is great for climbers looking to get an early start on all the routes nearby."

    7. Back Achers Farm

    1 Review
    Chickamauga, GA
    23 miles
    Website

    $30 / night

    8. Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp

    1 Review
    Leesburg, AL
    25 miles
    +1 (256) 526-8427

    $10 - $20 / night

    9. Michelia's Forest

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    Lyerly, GA
    17 miles
    +1 (404) 425-9471

    $30 / night

    10. Hidden Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Calhoun, GA
    30 miles

    "We went out and found this place and setup our campsite very nice secluded and away from people very few people out here and there are a few big potholes in the road to watch out for but there is also"

    "A little farther off the highway than I wanted to go, but definitely a solid free campsite. There are a few substantial pot holes, so wouldn’t recommend for someone driving a super low vehicle."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Mentone, AL

908 Reviews of 26 Mentone Campgrounds



Guide to Mentone

Tent campsites near Mentone, Alabama offer varying terrain and camping experiences based on elevation and seasonal conditions. Positioned at approximately 1,700 feet above sea level on Lookout Mountain, the area's temperature often runs 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Most campsites require advance planning as the primitive locations have limited amenities and water sources can be seasonal.

What to do

Swimming at natural pools: Blue Hole in Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area provides a natural swimming spot 30 miles from Mentone. One visitor noted, "It has a blue hole and caves, no electricity or running water but the camp sites are pretty good. An the do have a handicap access area for rvs to do disperse camping also an parking for the bluehole" according to Michael M.

Rock climbing access: Sawmill Lake Campsite serves as a base for climbers heading to Rocktown. A camper explained, "If you're looking for amazing scenery, this is not the place. 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."

Waterfall exploration: Camping near Foster Falls Campground lets you access multiple waterfalls within South Cumberland State Park. "Foster Falls is right around the corner and you can even take a dip in the little waterfall pool when it isn't too hot out!" according to Jessica L., who camped there.

What campers like

Secluded camping spots: Campers appreciate the privacy at Little River Adventure Company, where Dakota F. reports, "It's completely different than any other campground we've been to in the sense that the campsites are secluded and private."

Spacious sites: Many campsites offer substantial room between neighbors. "Our site was flat, spacious, and easy to unload and set up on. The rest of the sites also looked very spacious and fairly flat," noted John S. at Little River Adventure Company.

Wilderness camping feel: At Hurricane Creek Campground with only two primitive sites, campers enjoy true disconnection from crowds. Jake C. describes it as "a great spot for those looking to disconnect and enjoy some time in the southeast."

What you should know

Road conditions: Many access roads to primitive sites near Mentone require high-clearance vehicles. At Hidden Creek Campground, one reviewer warned, "We went right which goes up, passed an open gate followed the road LOTS OF DEEP POTHOLES... Our truck is pretty high and 4x4 so wasn't too bad for us but a low car may not fair as well."

Permit requirements: Land permits are needed at some camping areas. For Blue Hole Dispersed camping, Sarah H. advises, "Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve."

Bathroom facilities: Bathroom access varies dramatically between sites. A reviewer at Little River Adventure Company noted the "'Bathhouse' advertised was a freezing shed with a horse trough as a shower that was a quarter mile from all of the sites."

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