Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama

Are you planning a camping trip to Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway with your dog? We've got you covered. Find the best sites near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway where you bring your dog and enjoy a scenic view. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, AL (39)

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    1. Pickensville Campground

    12 Reviews
    42 Photos
    42 Saves
    Brooksville, Mississippi

    Overview

    Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. This campground boasts both a campground and day use area with many activities and amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy hunting, fishing, picnicking, water sports and watching the barges go by on the waterway.

    Recreation

    Families can swim at Pickensville's beach, play on the multi-use court, walk along the wooded waterfront and learn about the natural and cultural history of the area at the amphitheater. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the lands surrounding the waterway.

    Natural Features

    The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    In Pickensville, Alabama, visitors can learn the history of the waterway at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center which depicts an 1830-1850 era antebellum-style home, as well as explore the U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, a National Historical Landmark.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
    Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
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    Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
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    2. Dewayne Hayes

    8 Reviews
    12 Photos
    28 Saves
    Columbus, Mississippi

    Overview

    Dewayne Hayes Campground is located on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, on Columbus Lake in Mississippi. The campground provides convenient access to the waterway. There is ample opportunity for visitors to fish, boat or spend the day sightseeing along the banks of the river. The recreation area was named in 1986 for Pfc. Loyd DeWayne Hayes, a member of the 145th Engineering Battalion of the Alabama National Guard.

    Recreation

    With playgrounds, hiking trails, multi-use courts, picnic areas and educational programs, families have no shortage of activities to choose from at DeWayne Hayes. Anglers can fish from the shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species along the Tenn-Tom lands.

    Natural Features

    The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

    Nearby Attractions

    Columbus, Mississippi is right next door and offers antique stores, historic sights and other services and amenities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $32 / night

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      3. Cochrane Campground

      2 Reviews
      5 Saves
      Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Alabama
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek

      4. Deerlick Creek

      24 Reviews
      140 Photos
      169 Saves
      Peterson, Alabama

      Overview

      Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility is in a beautiful forest along the shoreline, providing campers and day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking.

      Recreation

      Campers can explore the lakeshore using the campground's hiking trails as well as a paved bicycle trail. The waterway is popular for fishing for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and more.

      Natural Features

      Holt Lake was created by the damming of the Black Warrior River. The campground is situated amidst a mixed pine and hardwood forest, which displays colorful foliage along the riverbanks each fall. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds, all live in the Holt Lake area. The Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. Temperatures range from the 80s to 90s from April through September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches.

      Contact Info

      For facility specific information, please call (205) 388-1111.

      Nearby Attractions

      Deerlick Creek is 17 miles from the University of Alabama where you can find sporting events, museums, and other attractions. Deerlick Creek is also located 13 miles from Ol' Colony Golf Course home to the University of Alabama golf teams as well as a disc golf course.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $25 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lurleen State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lurleen State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lurleen State Park Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS
      Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

      6. Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

      3 Reviews
      2 Photos
      16 Saves
      Columbus, Mississippi

      Overview

      Town Creek Campground is located on the beautiful Columbus Lake in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The campground has direct access to the waterway for recreational boating activities and is a great place to relax and view the scenery.

      Recreation

      With Columbus Lake and Kennedy Lake to explore, this facility has ample water recreation opportunities. Anglers can try their luck on the fishing dock or head off-shore in search of bass, catfish and crappie. Families with children can play on the facility's three playgrounds and go hiking, biking or birding. The nature trail circling the Kennedy Lake crosses the water in a number of places by way of wooden footbridges.

      Natural Features

      The thickly forested, sloping shoreline and calm water create a peaceful atmosphere. On top of the hill overlooking the Tombigbee is Kennedy Lake; on the back of the lake, water cascades down a stone waterfall and into a creek that meanders through the park. The Tenn-Tom, as the waterway is known, extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. The man-made waterway connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

      Nearby Attractions

      Town Creek Campground is just minutes from the cities of Columbus and West Point, Mississippi, which offer a variety of conveniences such as shopping, restaurants and golf courses.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $32 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Forkland Campground
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      7. Forkland Campground

      12 Reviews
      49 Photos
      60 Saves
      Demopolis, Alabama

      Overview

      Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. Demopolis Lake offers 10,000 acres of water to explore and serves as a quiet and convenient retreat from the two nearby cities of Demopolis and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

      Recreation

      Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the bank of the park, anglers can find bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Day-use visitors and campers alike can enjoy a boat ramp and hiking trail at the campground, both of which are located across from the gatehouse. The trail has scenic overlooks of McConnico Creek and the Black Warrior River.

      Natural Features

      Forkland Park is situated on a high point of land in a pine and hardwood mixed forest with plenty of shade. The Black Belt region of Alabama is a diverse area of dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles, blue birds and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.

      Contact Info

      For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1604.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $25 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
      Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

      8. Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

      13 Reviews
      33 Photos
      20 Saves
      Amory, Mississippi

      Overview

      Blue Bluff Campground and Recreation Area, on the Aberdeen Lake section of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, is one of the most scenic recreation areas on the waterway. The area is located just north of Aberdeen and boasts both a campground and day-use area. Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts visit the area each year for picnicking, fishing and swimming.

      Recreation

      Families can swim at the facility's beach, play on the multi-use court and walk along the wooded waterfront. Anglers can try their luck on the accessible fishing dock or go off-shore in search of bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and sunfish. Additionally, hunters can seek out a diverse range of high quality habitats for upland game and waterfowl species at designated hunting areas along the waterway.

      Natural Features

      Blue Bluff is named for the beautiful clay and limestone cliffs that border the park on the eastern side. The bluff rises 80 feet above the water and provides a lofty view of Aberdeen Lake and the nearby lock and dam. The waterway extends 234 miles from the Tennessee River to the junction of the Tombigbee River in Alabama and connects the nation's midsection of commercial water transportation with the Gulf of Mexico.

      Nearby Attractions

      A tour can be schedule at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam next door, which provides an opportunity to watch barges and other recreational boats go through the lock on the waterway. The town of Aberdeen, just from minutes from the campground, has various amenities, tours and events. Tupelo, Mississippi, known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is a 45-minute drive north.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $20 - $32 / night

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      9. COE Service Campground

      1 Review
      14 Photos
      1 Save
      Demopolis, Alabama
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $14 - $28 / night

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        10. Indian Mound Campground

        1 Review
        3 Saves
        Starkville, Mississippi
        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

      127 Reviews of 39 Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Campgrounds


      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
        Oct. 28, 2024

        Dewayne Hayes

        Peaceful

        Many sites decorated for Halloween. Even little trick or treaters. Many sites on the river. Cool to watch the working barges going by. And lots of armadillos.

      • Lindsey M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS
        Oct. 8, 2024

        Town Creek Campground - West Point - MS

        Friendly Creek-Side Find

        RV spots are suitable for car camping, although a bit close together with bright street lights and showers are outdated. Still, the camp host treated me kindly, and I enjoyed the scenery and walkability!

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from COE Service Campground
        Sep. 16, 2024

        COE Service Campground

        Off grid quiet and beautiful.

        Beautiful small park. Great riverside pull thru spots. All spots are sizable. Lots of wildlife. Hosts are very helpful. Off grid and quiet with the occasional boat.

      • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset RV
        Apr. 10, 2024

        Sunset RV

        Bright light and road noise

        Stopped for an overnight on our way home to Atlanta from a trip out west. Not much of a park. Most sites are long term or semi permanent. Only 6 available for regular RV. Water, 30/50 amp electric & sewer There is a small laundry room The office wasn’t open but we had reservations and had received an email about our site and directions. WiFi was poor. It is right off of I-20 so there was lots of road noise all night. There was a very bright vapor light above our site that lit up the whole area. There is a small dog walking area.

      • Tonya B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
        Mar. 20, 2024

        Deerlick Creek

        Off the beaten path

        Its not impossible, just slow going. Roads to get here are narrow, hilly, and twisty, but in good condition. If you have a rig longer than 30ft and want room to breathe, get a pull-through site. The campground doesn’t do the best job at marking how to get to each site and some site number posts are knocked over, like Site #16, which makes it a little tricky to navigate. Water pressure is on the low side compared to other campgrounds. But the site views and peace & quiet are worth it.

      • Hugh N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground
        Feb. 15, 2024

        Pickensville Campground

        Quiet in Feb

        Nice river front sites on the Ten-Tom waterway. You get to watch river barges approaching the lock/dam. HOT showers. Facilities are aging but in good condition.

      • Ruth R.
        Camper-submitted photo from R & R Vineyard
        Jan. 7, 2024

        R & R Vineyard

        Russel M

        Off the beaten path. Power and water available for reasonable price. Walking the property was fantastic for us and our dogs. We were fortunate to be there on the last Saturday of the month, when they host a dinner and live music. With just 7 of us, including the 2 hosts and the musician, it was a very neat experience. Even had a “sing along “!!!! This is why we love Harvest Hosts. You would never get an experience like this anywhere else.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
        Nov. 29, 2023

        Choctaw Lake

        Dump Station!

        This is a great place to dump your tanks. Only one problem and we expect it to be resolved soon. The charge is $5.00 but there is no one to pay! The sign claims you can pay in the park, the dump is outside the park, at the entrance or exit. Afterwards we continued to “in the park” to pay with our 53’ rig with car in tow. We looked for a place to pay we gave up and had to try to turn around running over the curb with Motorhome and car we thought we should just mail the fee. A BOX AT THE DUMP STATION SEAM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX.

      • Vince B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)
        Nov. 3, 2023

        Blue Bluff Campground (aberdeen Ms)

        October in lots 40 and 42

        The campground was full for the fall holiday. However, the energy was great. It was our first time at the park. The hosts were very helpful. The showers and bathrooms are dated but clean. The best views are located on the water in the lots 80-85. Level spaces and easy to back in.

      • R
        Camper-submitted photo from Bama RV Station
        Oct. 17, 2023

        Bama RV Station

        Nice quiet friendly campground

        Quiet campground with 3 dog parks level lots. Numerous sewer as well as non sewer lots. Economy camping option in the economy storage area. Numbers posted for assistance as well as campground office in with the self storage office.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mississippi Art & wine gallery
        Aug. 22, 2023

        Mississippi Art & wine gallery

        Calling Art & Wine Lovers

        Jake from the Dyrt here!  The Mississippi Art & Wine Gallery has spots to camp for those who enjoy some of the finer things.  Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your stay!

      • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset RV
        Aug. 15, 2023

        Sunset RV

        Easy Off Interstate

        We stayed at Sunset West, which is the same RV park, but just about 5 minutes down the road. Amenities were only available at the east location. This included a small office, laundromat, and shower room. We had site 57, which was a level blacktop site that had sewer, water, cable and electricity. Dumpster located on site for trash. Loud traffic noise. But, with all that, it was 45.33 with tax.

      • AJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Coaches Corner RV Park
        Jun. 9, 2023

        Coaches Corner RV Park

        1 night stay.

        Called day of to book a spot and had no trouble getting one. Park was clean, easy to get through, and had full hookups. I had no issues staying here and will stay here again in the future.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Deerlick Creek
        May. 18, 2023

        Deerlick Creek

        Great But Noisy Around Holidays

        I tent camped with two kiddos in spot #30 and we had a lovely view of the woods. Each spot has a gravel platform and some of my stakes wouldn’t grab but the tent held up. It was noisy at night with some folks partying but eventually it died down. Spots are a bit close (you can see the camper parked across the street from us) and you can easily hear comings and goings of other campers. It was May when we camped here and hot and very humid during the day. Cooler but still super humid at night. Each site has a nice fire ring, picnic table and a grill.

        The guy at the front gate was super nice and helpful.

        My kids enjoyed hiking and the bball court (where some other kids congregated). The nets were barely hanging on but still playable. The bathrooms were clean.

      • Will G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pickensville Campground
        May. 7, 2023

        Pickensville Campground

        Great family getaway

        Shady & spacious campground along the Tenn-Tom with a boat ramp on calm water just off the main channel. Take your bikes and kayaks!

      • Tiffany C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
        Apr. 2, 2023

        Choctaw Lake

        Beautiful

        This campground was amazing. Our site was right off the lake. The scenery was beautiful, it was quiet, the sites are pretty spread out. Camp sites 3-12 is where you want to be. There is a playground for kids, a boat dock if you have one, or you can just fish right off your site. The camp host was a very helpful and sweet man. We loved this campground and will definitely be back.

      • Will G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dewayne Hayes
        Mar. 19, 2023

        Dewayne Hayes

        Great for a weekend getaway

        Busy campground but enough space so it doesn’t feel like your neighbors are right on top of you. Plenty of shade and many spots have a direct view of the Tenn-Tom Waterway.

      • Casey L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Lurleen State Park Campground
        Mar. 4, 2023

        Lake Lurleen State Park Campground

        Loved the beach and trails!

        Overall, this is a very nice and convenient campground. We really enjoyed the beach area and the trails. Lots of mountain bikers throughout the weekend. It did have shower houses but we did not use any because we lucked out and got a full hook up site I will say most of the sites are not level, I have some broken concrete and need some TLC. We stayed in the B loop and loves the proximity to the playground and beach. Seems like there could have been numerous full-time residents staying in Loop A.

      • Jonathon B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Choctaw Lake
        Jan. 24, 2023

        Choctaw Lake

        Quiet and peaceful

        Sites 5 and 8 are our favorite. Really, any site on the small lake is great. Those are the smaller number spots. Almost always one available. Large hands in the smaller lake. I haven't even had a bite in the larger lake. This is our local campground and we go a few times a year. No WiFi and very little cell signal, as camping should be. We love it.

      • Jason R.
        Camper-submitted photo from The Oaks RV Park
        Jan. 5, 2023

        The Oaks RV Park

        GREAT

        This is great little campground. The Cabins were recently added and is a nice feature. Always quiet and owners are very accommodating.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Forkland Campground
        Jan. 1, 2023

        Forkland Campground

        Nice Place

        Nice little quiet place. Camp hosts are very nice and helpful. Electric and water at site with dump on property. If you’re interested in fishing it right on the water and I hear it’s good fishing.

      • Napunani
        Camper-submitted photo from Legion State Park Campground
        Dec. 13, 2022

        Legion State Park Campground

        Worst Campground, but Cheap!

        PROS 

        Over 65 discount resulted in$15/night 

        Quiet 

        Moveable Wooden metal picnic table in good condition on concrete slab 

        Pedestal BBQ grill 

        Toilet/shower building has AC 

        Clean toilet/shower building 

        Ample TP, paper towels and soap available in toilet/shower building 

        Trash barrel at each campsite 

        Park very close to Louisville

        2 bars T-MOBILE


        CONS 

        No personnel at entrance gate at 1pm and again at 230pm but was at gate 415pm Phone number posted at entrance gate office so I called, but no one answered so left voice message. Still waiting on a call back…yes still...

        Site reservation posted to site electrical box which is not viewable from roadway 

        No ranger drive thru campground 

        No park host 

        Not dark sky friendly as there are street lights at sites 15 and 11 with 3 street lights at the toilet/shower building 

        Few of the 15 sites here are level side-to-side. We had to get creative in our site #4 as when parked on the asphalt pad we did not have enough leveling equipment so had to straddle pad with door side on the gravel. 

        Huge pot holes in the asphalt parking pass site 

        #4 No campfire“ring” at campsites so we just has a fire on the ground 

        No privacy from any other site 

        Shower curtain for toilet stall “doors” in both men and women 

        No park WIFI

      • t
        Camper-submitted photo from Jennings Ferry
        Nov. 25, 2022

        Jennings Ferry

        Spacious sites

        We are staying in site 25 and it’s absolutely amazing. We are camping with family who have the spot beside us in the front. Directly behind us is the playground which is a total win if camping with kiddos. Will return.

      • James and Susan K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset RV
        Oct. 25, 2022

        Sunset RV

        Nice overnight stopping spot on an AL State Road in Cottondale, AL. Park has 93 mixed pull-thru and bac-in sites. 1-33 are on the office side of the road with 34 - 93 on the opposite side. Price is great at $33 a night.

        Park has only 1 Bath/shower on the office side and no Bath house on the larger site side. FHU sites are more than acceptable.



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      • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is Pickensville Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 12 reviews.

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