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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Town Creek, AL

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Joe Wheeler State Park Campground welcomes pets at all its sites, including tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. The recently renovated campground features spacious, level sites with full hookups for RVs, while the primitive camping area offers a more secluded experience under dense tree cover. Visitors with pets appreciate the wide open spaces and multiple walking paths throughout the 2,550-acre park. Trails near the camping areas provide convenient exercise options for dogs. The primitive camping section remains partially affected by previous tornado damage, but most areas have been restored and improved.

Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground and public areas. While Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday also accepts pets, their amenities include waterfront sites and dedicated pet exercise areas. Thompson Creek Trail Campsites offers a more rustic alternative for campers seeking free, dispersed camping with their dogs. The sites have minimal amenities but allow pets without additional fees. Campground bath houses are generally clean and well-maintained, though pet owners should bring their own waste bags as dedicated pet waste stations are limited. Most campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, with ample space for setting up both human and pet accommodations.

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  • 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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

    Very nice, quiet campground

    Great campground & people! Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the lack of things to do. No fenced in dog park but plenty of space to have one. Right on the lake but unaware of any kind of rentals available nearby— closest rentals are 40 mins away on the opposite side of the lake. Nearest Walmart is Cullman which is 45 mins away. Wouldn’t recommend staying here if you prefer to be closer to the city but perfect if you want to be in the middle of the woods and have no reason to leave. Very hot, humid and rainy time of year! Would be back in the fall perhaps.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Beth R.
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Palomino RV Resort

    Good overnight stay.

    Pros: Easy in & out overnight stay. Full 50 amp hookup. Clean site. Pet park, tennis & basketball courts, playground & 2 lakes.

  • Tony C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Corinth Recreation Area

    We'll Be Back!

    **Corinth Recreation Area– USFS **

    Corinth Recreation area is located near the town of Double Springs, Alabama. The area is operated and maintained by the United State Forest Service (USFS) and can be reserved through www.recreation.gov. There are 52 total sites here and most reserved on line, there are a few sites only available as walk ins. This area is very clean and really quiet at night, the campgrounds are near the lakes edge but not lakeside. The sites are very well maintained, paved and gravel with full services including sewer. There are two RV campgrounds, Firefly and Yellowhammer. We stayed at Yellowhammer as this had more shaded sites than Firefly. There’s also a few tent only sites between the two loops. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was pleasant during our visit, we stayed five days and found so much to see near by the campground. There is very nice boat ramp on the park for easy access to Smith Lake, the beach area is also a great asset. Clean with a well-marked swimming area with bathrooms near the beach area. 

    The Houston Jail (http://soloso.com/houston/) was a few miles away, this is the only surviving jail constructed from logs in 1818. It’s a historical landmark and worth the short drive to go and see. 

    Natural Bridge Park (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/natural-bridge-al/) is located in Natural Bridge, Alabama is also nearby. This rock formation is the longest sandstone natural rock bridge east of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a good hike through well marked trails and there is a small gift shop that also sells refreshments.

    Dismals Canyon (https://www.dismalscanyon.com/) is thirty miles from the campground near the town of Phil Campbell, Alabama. This natural formation will make you question if you are really in Alabama. The hike is a good way to spend the day in a shaded but humid natural wonder. You can also attend a night hike to see the dismalites that only reside in a few places in the world. 

    The Bankhead National Forest surrounds the entire area. The forest is huge and trying to visit the area waterfalls and trails without a plan is not recommended. Take the time to study the area maps and map the accessible roads before heading out. We actually stopped by the NSFS Office to ask for information, there was also a large map of the area there you can take a picture of that will help you with your planning. 

    We had a wonderful time here at Corinth, we especially liked the campground and the deer that would come out to graze every evening. This coupled with the fireflies really made this stay memorable, we’ll be back.

Guide to Town Creek

Joe Wheeler State Park Campground offers a variety of camping options within 2,550 acres of Tennessee River shoreline. Located near Town Creek, Alabama, the campground sits at approximately 600 feet above sea level with climate conditions that include warm summers and mild winters. Several recently renovated sites provide direct waterfront access with unobstructed views of Wheeler Lake.

What to do

Fishing access: Joe Wheeler State Park Campground provides multiple fishing spots along Wheeler Lake. "There were several places to launch a kayak, and the views on the river are hard to beat in the area," notes Katie S., who recommends bringing your own equipment.

Water recreation: Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday offers numerous water activity rentals. "There's horse back riding, paddle boards, jet skis, electric bicycles to rent & Kayaks," shares Nichole K. This campground maintains 89 sites with direct lake access.

Hiking options: Explore the surrounding wilderness on well-marked trails. "Had a nice hiking trail by Wheeler Lake. It was cool camping in February 2017 and we cooked over the fire and enjoyed the nice weather," writes Leesha J. about her experience at Joe Wheeler State Park.

What campers like

Waterfront locations: Many campsites offer direct water views. Michael C. mentions, "Stayed in A25 RV/Tent spot and had a beautiful view of the lake. Great little hiking trails near by." The proximity to water remains a favorite feature among visitors.

Natural surroundings: Thompson Creek Trail Campsites provides a more rugged experience with unique rock formations. "Most of the campsites have giant moss covered boulders all around, and cliffs in the background opposite the river," explains Aaron S., highlighting the distinct natural features.

Recreational variety: Multiple activities exist within short distances. "Hiking trails all around with water access everywhere!" exclaims Noel J. about Joe Wheeler State Park Campground, emphasizing the convenience of outdoor options.

What you should know

Primitive camping conditions: For those seeking dispersed camping options, TVA-Nature Trail and Recreation Area offers free camping on TVA land. Trinity W. explains, "I learned recently, and confirmed through their website, that you can camp for free on TVA land. It just isn't well advertised."

Site selection considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly. Ryan S. notes about Heritage Acres RV Park, "The premium sites are pretty nice, but if you can't get one of those, you're just staying in a parking lot with hookups."

Water levels: Creek levels fluctuate seasonally. Trinity W. cautions about Thompson Creek, "Water levels tend to be higher during the winter. The water is a beautiful turquoise."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: McFarland Park Campground offers designated areas for children. "There is a marina, RV and tent campsites, a playground near the campground, and on the other side of the marina is another playground," explains Trinity W., making it suitable for pet friendly camping near Town Creek.

Water play areas: Swimming options exist for children at multiple locations. Mallory H. from Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday shares, "They have a rope course, water activities/rentals, cabins, rv/camper/tent sites waterside, and more."

Beach access: Some campgrounds feature sandy beach areas. Quinton H. notes about McFarland Park, "There is also a small sandy beach between the marina and campground," providing an alternative water recreation spot for families with children and pets.

Tips from RVers

Site specifications: T's Outback RV Park offers level parking for larger vehicles. Matthew M. comments, "Very nice campground. The owner is so helpful. It was tight but the owner helped us get backed in at 6:30 pm on a Sunday."

Extended stays: Several parks accommodate longer-term camping. Paul L. mentions about T's Outback RV Park, "Down here working for a few months and wanted a clean quiet safe place. This place is all the above. $450 a month including utilities."

Premium sites: Consider upgrading for better amenities at some locations. Richard S. describes Heritage Acres, "The concrete pad was within 1/4" of level and even had two sewer connections. Included in the premium site was a nice picnic table and a smaller two person table, fire pit, and nice large marble lighting."

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