Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Wetumpka, AL

Are you planning a camping trip to Wetumpka with your dog? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp with your dog in Alabama has never been easier. These scenic and easy-to-reach Wetumpka campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Wetumpka, AL (44)

    Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill
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    1. Gunter Hill

    31 Reviews
    119 Photos
    148 Saves
    Prattville, Alabama

    Overview

    Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River. The fishing is excellent, providing challenges for the master angler as well as the occasional cane pole fisherman. Boating, hunting and hiking are popular activities.

    Recreation

    The area's waterways offer excellent fishing for crappie, bass and catfish. A boat ramp is provided for easy river access. The Lowndes Wildlife Management area, located nearby, covers 12,500 acres and offers prime hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkeys and hogs, and a variety of small game and waterfowl. The campground provides a basketball court and playground, offering additional recreation opportunities for visitors.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on Catoma Creek in a forest of hickory and pine. The region offers a mild climate for year-round camping.

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

    $26 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wind Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wind Creek State Park Campground
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    2. Wind Creek State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    94 Photos
    227 Saves
    Alexander City, Alabama

    Camping near Birmingham, South of Alexander City on Alabama Highway 128 you’ll find one of the largest state-owned campgrounds in the United States, Wind Creek State Park. However, that distinction is not the only thing that makes Wind Creek special. Wind Creek State Park is the public's access to Lake Martin. Wind Creek’s 1,445 scenic acres hug the shoreline of beautiful Lake Martin making the park an angler’s paradise. Crappie, bluegill and striped bass are just a few of the species the lake has to offer. Several fishing tournaments are scheduled at the park each year. If you're in the mood to test your nerves of steel, journey to the "Chimney Rock" area of Lake Martin. This is one of the hidden gems of the lake. After you test your nerves of steel, take a relaxing visit to Wind Creek State Park's North Picnic Area and enjoy some swimming and fishing on beautiful Lake Martin. After a full day at Wind Creek State Park and Lake Martin, take advantage of the park's only dairy creem, Creem @ The Creek for great food and beverages. The park’s 586 campsites are spread over 320 acres and offer ample opportunities to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Campsites include 102-30 amp waterfront campsites, 18-30 amp sewer waterfront campsites, 211-30 amp sewer campsites, 216-30 amp base campsites. For guests who prefer to stay in a camping cabin, the park has seven camping cabins to choose from, camping cabin 2 is handicap accessible. Each air conditioned cabin has a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Guests will need to bring their own bed linens, towels, cooking and eating utensils. The 39 premium campsite amenities include; water, sewer, 50/30/20 amp electrical, water front access, and TV service. Three of the newly renovated sites are handicap accessible. Bathhouse and playground facilities are conveniently located throughout the park. Separate from the above campsites we have an area restricted to equestrian camping. These 20 campsites are first come first serve and all have 30 amp electrical and water service.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sherrye on the Coosa
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sherrye on the Coosa
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sherrye on the Coosa
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    3. Camp Sherrye on the Coosa

    5 Reviews
    14 Photos
    9 Saves
    Wetumpka, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $89 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Chewacla State Park Campground
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    4. Chewacla State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    110 Photos
    140 Saves
    Auburn, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. The Backyard RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    45 Photos
    26 Saves
    Montgomery, Alabama

    The Backyard RV Resort is located in the scenic capital city of Alabama. Relax and enjoy Southern Hospitality all year long. Spend the day exploring the historic sites, including the historic Capital Building of Alabama, the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, the Hank Williams Museum, the First White House of the Confederacy, Old Alabama Town, Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Montgomery Zoo. Sit in the bleachers and cheer for the local Minor League Baseball Montgomery Biscuits who play just a short drive away at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium. Take it easy and drop a line in the lake, which features a variety of native fish including bluegill, tiger bass, and carp.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $50 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery South RV Park
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    6. Montgomery South RV Park

    10 Reviews
    22 Photos
    33 Saves
    Montgomery, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      7. Capital City RV Park

      4 Reviews
      5 Saves
      Wetumpka, Alabama
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
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      8. Prairie Creek Campground

      16 Reviews
      16 Photos
      11 Saves
      Selma, Alabama

      Overview

      Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alabama River in the region's Black Prairie Belt. For sportsmen, the campground offers a wonderful opportunity to relax between fishing and hunting trips. Water sports and hiking are also popular activities.

      Recreation

      Woodruff Lake offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boating, jet skiing and other water sports are big draws to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The Lowndes Wildlife Management area, located nearby, covers 12,500 acres and provides prime hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey, hogs and a variety of small game and waterfowl.

      Facilities

      Woodruff Lake offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boating, jet skiing and other water sports are big draws to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The Lowndes Wildlife Management area, located nearby, covers 12,500 acres and provides prime hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkey, hogs and a variety of small game and waterfowl.

      Natural Features

      The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.

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

      $32 / night

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      9. Maxwell-Gunter AFB FamCamp

      3 Reviews
      9 Photos
      11 Saves
      Montgomery, Alabama

      For Active and Retired Military only.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $10 - $26 / night

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      10. Kountry Air RV Park

      4 Reviews
      7 Photos
      6 Saves
      Prattville, Alabama
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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Wetumpka

    232 Reviews of 44 Wetumpka Campgrounds


    • Susan C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Gunter Hill

      Can't beat the space!

      Love Gunter Hill! ❤️. Wide open and spacious lots here have us spoiled. Clean bathhouse and laundry plus on site boat ramp to the river make it one of our favorite places. Walking trails are great too!

    • Susan C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      Oct. 11, 2024

      Gunter Hill Campground

      We love Gunter Hill!

      We are local (30ish miles) but love to just escape here when we have 3 or 4 days and don't want to travel long distance.  Perfect spot to be closer to the river in the summer and in the woods in the fall.  Catoma loop sites are full hookup with concrete pads including both back in and pull through options.  Antioch Loop does not have sewer hookup and these sites are gravel lots but offer some amazing water views.

    • Lauren W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill
      Jun. 26, 2024

      Gunter Hill

      Excellent

      Amazing cg! Site Catoma 33. Back in site water behind. But cliff is too intense to go down. Gorgeous site, huge, shady, and across from restrooms. Boat ramp. Rode bikes around, but not many places to go besides cg. Friendly hosts and great place!

    • Lorilee S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill
      Jun. 26, 2024

      Gunter Hill

      Very nice campground

      Wow, this is such a pretty campground! Our site is absolutely huge! I absolutely love all of the trees!! Unfortunately, it’s still 97° out. 🤣 We are in the shade for most of the day. With a fan, it wasn’t too bad sitting outside in the shade. I am so excited to see the lightning bugs. We don’t have them in my part of FL.

      We have one bathhouse near our site (across from site 34), which appears to be older. I do love that the water is regulated and will only be on for a short amount of time. The lights have a motion sensor, which is a great idea. Unfortunately as I was getting dressed, the light turned off and wouldn’t turn back on. I had to open the door and flail around to get it to turn back on. Sorry for anyone who may have witnessed that. lol I was covered up, I promise. The water did not drain where the changing area is. The water just puddled there. We ran across the bathhouse by site 71 and that one is way better. It has AC too, which was nice in this heat. Yes, we use the showers at campgrounds. This also has washers and dryers, but both washers are broken. 😞 Our RV shower is really small and I like to actually move my arms around while showering. Please don’t criticize us for our decision.

      Our unfortunate event: while sitting outside, something smell really rancid. Unfortunately, people before us lost their dog. We walked down to look at the water and that’s when we discovered the body. 🥺 I called the front office and they were able to confirm that it was the lost dog. We were unable to sit outside most of the time because of the decay smell drifting up to our site. We hoped the ranger would have come here to pick up the body for the people, but they never showed up. Not the camp hosts responsibility at all and I’m not blaming them. I hope the owners were able to get some closure, but I can’t imagine how they feel.

    • Lauren W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Gunter Hill

      Amazing

      This cg is amazing! We were in Catoma Loop. Huge sites, water in back, 50 amp, FHU. Restroom good condition and directly across from us. Very well maintained and friendly hosts. Very quiet. Plenty of walking, and biking. Has a boat launch. Definitely stay here again.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Lovely federal park

      If you have a boat and are a fisherman you will love this park. We had a spot right on the water. Views were beautiful. Brought our kayaks but didn’t use them as it was a bit chilly and windy. Would definitely. Return. Only downside - lots of poison ivy!! And the bathrooms were rundown and dingy.

    • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery South RV Park
      Apr. 11, 2024

      Montgomery South RV Park

      Great little campground off I-65

      Ultra clean Good Sam campground located just off I-65. Staff was wonderful and engaging. Expect a former Marine to escort you to your site, rain or shine. It was pouring buckets when we arrived and he insisted on taking us literally across the street from the camp store to ensure we had everything we needed.

      All lots appeared to be pull thru and level. Due to rain, we kept our Airstream connected to the truck and just connected water and electricity. Leveling was minimal (fore/aft) with no need for blocks or boards.

      Recommend staying in sites closer to camp store, as they are farthest from interstate. We barely heard it from site 2.

      Laundry room was clean and available to wash/dry lots of towels due to rain and wet dog. Water pressure in campground is 80 psi.

      Large fenced dog park at north end and plenty of green space for walking your puppy. Just be aware there are rabbits all over the place.

      Propane is available on site and the camp store has a little bit of everything. And there’s a Love’s truck stop at the exit as well.

      Great spot for an overnight stay on your trip. You won’t find a nicer staff or a cleaner campground!a

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn
      Apr. 9, 2024

      Weogufka State Forest Flagg Mtn

      Private and Historic

       this is a great campsite. You might need four-wheel-drive to get up to the ruins, but maybe not. Mary the caretaker of the area could easily tell you and is a great communicator and very helpful. I highly recommend this area. 

    • Dee C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawks RV Park
      Apr. 4, 2024

      Hawks RV Park

      Love this place

      Hawksrvpark.godaddysites.com is their web page. The place is quiet and peaceful right next to lay lake in Alabama. They have spacious sights water electric on-site trash. Pick up on-site sewage Hook up available on all of their sites free firing. The places just awesome. The people are awesome.

    • Donna G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      Mar. 9, 2024

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Spacious Site

      Very spacious sites in Catoma loop. Stayed in site 65 with great access to bathroom/shower house and volleyball net. Beautiful park with some fantastic lakefront sites. Clean, well kept, very affordable rates, and very friendly staff. Some online information suggests the gates close at night. The guard confirmed you are never locked in and can leave at any hour.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Landing RV Park
      Feb. 28, 2024

      Eagle Landing RV Park

      Great Spot for Visiting UA

      Spent two days at this park on a premium lot while visiting the University of Auburn. Park was clean and quiet. Hook-ups worked as expected. There’s a discount store right across the street - they have everything, which was a plus! Will stay again.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park
      Feb. 26, 2024

      Wind Creek Atmore Casino RV Park

      Restful stop off I-65

      This is a nice campground just off I-65 in Alabama. Convenient for trips to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, or farther west. Previous review said only 18 sites, but there are 28 now. Clean showers and laundry. Sites are paved with grass between. Not much shade. We were there in late February so it was ok. Would be hot in summer. Free shuttle to the casino. Just $37 per night but with $5 gaming credits you could come out ahead if you feel lucky. Probably the smallest for area I’ve ever seen at a campground! Nice and restful, sat out in the evening listening to the mockingbirds.’

    • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wind Creek State Park Campground
      Dec. 23, 2023

      Wind Creek State Park Campground

      The place is big

      But also poorly signed and the front desk is pretty unhelpful. She asked if I had been here before and I said no and yet she never explained there was a code to get in. Frustrating at best. It is a huge campground, can't imagine the number of people in the summer. Seems I drove past some wilderness areas and hikes on the way in. We won't get to explore them on this visit.

    • rosa D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sherrye on the Coosa
      Oct. 27, 2023

      Camp Sherrye on the Coosa

      STAY AWAY

      We live full time in an RV, stay at hundreds of campgrounds and this is the WORST experience we’ve ever had!!! The owners son in law goes around harassing people for the littlest thing and driving around taking pictures of you and your RV!!! This guy is EXTREMELY rude and disrespectful. My husband left a review of the issues we had up until this post and the next day he got into my husbands face about half of our rug being on the grass when he has seen it multiple times(the other times he came banging on our door). When my husband said he can be nicer about it, he told him he will escort us off the property. There are multiple reviews saying the same thing below about this guy with the owners saying“he does not reflect our values” but they are LYING and in on it!! If you guys care so much about the damn grass then don’t own an RV park! Mark my words, this will be the worst stay you ever have and will ruin whatever relaxing trip you were trying to go on.

    • Kari M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Whippoorwill Vineyards
      Oct. 20, 2023

      Whippoorwill Vineyards

      No longer a campsite

      I called ahead and found they use to be harvest hosts and that is when they had campers. They no longer host but did allow me to sleep there for the night. Every friendly people and quiet location next to a muscadine vineyard. Nice enough to allow me to use their plumbed restroom as well (I'm in a tiny camper).

    • Amy L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Chilton County Minooka Park
      Sep. 4, 2023

      Chilton County Minooka Park

      Manooka Park Jemison Al

      Great people Always willing to help, loves our long term stay here. Mr. Gerald, Mr. Teddy & Mr. Scott are always more than willing to work with you & help in any way. Loves everything about this place. Family friendly, atv park.

    • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground
      Sep. 1, 2023

      Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground

      Great Overnight Stay

      In order to get in the campground, you have to have a code texted to you, no other way in! We had a pull through spot (I). The spot was slightly unlevel on the right side.Although there was loud interstate noise, it was still peaceful with the babbling creek in front of our site. There was a shower room, restrooms, laundry facilities available and all were clean. A huge beautiful pool and a children's pool, all were kept up nicely.

    • Aaron D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Campground
      Jul. 24, 2023

      Prairie Creek Campground

      Hidden Gem right on the water

      We stayed in spot 36. We we're very close to the water with a little cutout to walk down to the water. Bathrooms were clean but had no AC, they we're fairly close to the site. Pull through site was easy to park but required side to side leveling. Verizon cell service was okay, bounced between 1-2 bars with 10-20 mbps. Quite a drive from Montgomery but well worth it for the morning views out over the water. Just a warning that the ants were crazy! We're still cleaning them out of our camper.

    • Aaron D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Gunter Hill Campground
      Jul. 24, 2023

      Gunter Hill Campground

      Great place for a 1 night stopover!

      We stayed in spot 30 on the Catoma loop. We we're very close to the water but obscured by the trees and underbrush. The sewage hookup was very nice to have on a 1 night trip. Bathrooms were clean but had no AC, a little bit of a walk from our spot. Pull through site was easy to park and didn't require any leveling side to side. Verizon cell service was okay, bounced between 1-2 bars with 10-20 mbps. Close enough to Montgomery but still felt very isolated and quiet.

    • Adam P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Capital City RV Park
      Jul. 8, 2023

      Capital City RV Park

      A nice place to be for a while!

      Traveling through the area fairly often, I stayed here every other week over a 3 month period. The host was very friendly and oriented me to things I might need in the area. (Groceries, Hardware store, Food, etc.) Every check in gets escorted to their campsite, guided in, and he personally checks the water hook up and the power pole to make sure it works. Ground crews are constantly out making sure the areas stay neat and clean. The sites are gravel and are mostly level, I believe the most I had to adjust was 1.5". Every site has a concrete patio with a table. The laundry and showers are cleaned every day and work as expected. Washer is $2 and dryer is $2. Lots of long term renters present in the campground, but I never had a bad interaction with any of them. Large fenced in area for dogs, but being dogless in my travels....I never used it. There is an open field that connects to an oyster bar on the West side of the park with descent food. To the South of the park is a small pond with a walking track.

      All in all this is a GREAT place to stay. the only reason I gave 4 stars is that there's not a lot of shade. Every site has a small tree next to it, but it's not much.

    • Michelle S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hideaway Cove
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Hideaway Cove

      Serene, gorgeous, well stocked — perfect

      I was blown away by every aspect of this beautiful place. It was impeccable, secluded but still accessible by my 2WD car, plus a walk down a hill to the site. I came well prepared with water, camp stove, etc — but didn’t need any of it! Anything I could think of to feel comfortable, the hosts are one step ahead. The charm of the tent is taken up a notch by the led lights powered by a car battery— genius! I didn’t even need my flashlight. Bed was clean and beyond comfy. The compost toilet was clean and came with clear instructions. Everything was easy to find and the hosts were quick to respond. The place got me super inspired for what’s possible to live comfortably, but simply, and reconnect with the land. My only regret was that I couldn’t stay longer, I will definitely be back soon.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Deer Run RV Park
      Jun. 17, 2023

      Deer Run RV Park

      Good Overnighter or Short Stay Option

      This review is based on a short-term stay versus a destination campground(CG). We traveled into the CG on the US highways following our RV GPS from FL with no issues getting to this CG. Check-in was very easy, and we were guided to our online reservation first choice, end site 19. Our check-in person was concerned we might not like pulling through site 19. He was correct, as this site was too short and had an incline at the unhitch point. We proceeded to the newer area, where we were given the choice of pull-through sites 97& 98, which were both FHUs and flat. We chose 98, which was fairly level and plenty long enough for our 5th wheel and F450. The sites in this CG are close to each other. There were no trees so that we could have put out our satellite, but there was no need due to the great cable selection. We got 3 bars on Verizon and used our MifI for what little internet we needed. We tried but could not connect to the CG's WiFi. They have very good water pressure, so we used a reducer. Where we were in the back of the CG, we could still hear the highway. There was no formal dog park, but plenty of areas to walk your dog. This is an older park with many permanent and seasonal residents. We were impressed that, for the most part, there was not that“trailer trash” look, and the residents were friendly. There are newer water and electric sites in the 100s area in front of where we were. There’s a shower house and laundry, but we did not use these facilities. This CG is a good short-stay option.



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