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James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground offers spacious, level campsites for pet owners within its shaded hilltop setting. The park maintains pet-friendly policies across its 25 RV sites while providing clean facilities with hot showers and $1.50 load laundry service. Campground hosts are known for being helpful with camping supplies and local information. The sites feature gravel pads with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, positioned with enough distance between neighbors to maintain privacy. Sites are well-situated among trees, creating natural separation between camping areas. The park hosts are attentive and look after visitors, particularly families with children utilizing the large playground area.
Two fishing lakes surrounded by accessible trails provide opportunities for pets and owners to exercise together. The trail system includes routes that circle both lakes and connect to the Pinhoti Trail network, with the Marble Mine trail offering a moderately challenging option for active dogs and their owners. Hiking paths are well-maintained with various difficulty levels to accommodate different pet fitness levels. Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area nearby also welcomes pets, featuring lakeside camping with ample shade. While enjoying outdoor activities, campers should monitor pets for wildlife encounters and bring necessary supplies as the closest pet stores are in neighboring towns. The campgrounds provide trash collection services, making it convenient to dispose of pet waste. Many sites throughout the area remain heavily shaded even during summer months, allowing pets to stay comfortable in 90+ degree temperatures.
"There are double sites to pick from and a nice handicap site next to the showerhouse. At the far end there is a playground and one site right behind it."
"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."
from $15 - $180 / night
Check Availability"Hiked 13 miles trails are clean and taken care of. Staff helpful and friendly. My dog loved it. Pet friendly. Very nice camp ground for camping in tent."
"Most sites are a reasonable distance from the bathroom and parking lot. Sites further from both are more private."
from $10 - $270 / night
Check Availability"Very pet friendly. And, it’s extremely close to DeSoto Falls, Little River Canyon National Preserve & Lookout Mountain. Tons of swim holes like Hippie Hole & Blue Hole."
"Due to some poor planning on my part, we had a free night in-between Tennessee and Georgia, we found this place here on the Dyrt, and it was absolutely spectacular."
from $38 / night
Check Availability"Lots of trails, one in the campground. Wading area for kids. Bathrooms always clean and host always very nice. We try to go during the week, less people. Not super secluded sites, but OK."
"Some are right up near the road others sit back in the woods. The restroom is in the middle of all the sites, no showers."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Red Red Top is one of my favorite spots when I need a quick Wilderness cat away from the city."
"It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly!"
from $40 - $315 / night
Check Availability"This campground has good shade and pretty surroundings. There is a dog playground, horseshoes, salt water pool, laundry, and A/C bathrooms. Our ate did not have sewer but there is a dump station."
"Our campsite was okay, with a bit of a slope where the our steps came down. The pull throughs are basically their overnighter sites with no picnic table nor fire pit."
from $45 - $55 / night
"Great campground in the woods lots of shade right on the lake. Our littles loved the beach and all the little rascally squirrels were fun to watch."
from $12 - $60 / night
Check Availability"The spots by the office are close to the highway, but it isn’t that busy or loud. Very family oriented and peaceful. The only bad thing …. the flies! Bring fly traps."
"The nice gurgling stream (Big Cedar Creek) bounds the campground to the east and is a nice walk through a mowed/maintained field. "
from $45 / night
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GuideWe love camping at Fort Mountain. Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby.
GuideClose to everything. Racing just down the street. That’s a positive or negative. On the nights they are racing you hear I’m the cars at the track. There are no amenities but they do have a fenced dog park. The sites aren’t bad there’s just no shrubs or trees or anything. It’s just really good gravel and some grass and a picnic table. The people in the office are really nice and helpful. If you need work on your rig, there are lots of places real close by as well as camping world. 
GuideQuiet campground tucked away on Lookout Mountain, with super friendly and helpful staff. The campground is very well maintained, has a large pool, playground and giant in-ground bounce ballon for the kids, and a fenced in dog park complete with slides and playground equipment for dogs! There is a walking trails around the campground. The bathroom\shower house was impressive to say the least, very clean and renovated.
LegendBattlefield Campground & RV park is locates right off the exit in Ringgold, Ga, right behind the Georgia Winery, so it is very close to Chattanooga. The campground seems to have a lot of long term guests, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you are looking for a relaxing retreat to the woods. The sites are very close to each other, and most of them were full when we stayed. We were on site #69, right across from the pool. The Campground does have some nice amenities like the pool, and playground, dog park, and the pavilion, which I’m not sure what this space is used for, but it was nicely furnished and could be used to host a party or something. The restrooms were exceptionally clean! The bathhouse located in the pavilion was very nice. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. The location was convenient for us to get back and forth from Chattanooga, but I would only return out of necessity, as I prefer to be a little more secluded when I’m camping.
LegendLocated just barely on the Georgia side of the GA/TN border, Holiday Travel Park has a community feel with its many full hook-up sites, most of which are extremely close together.
We are tent campers and there is not much here if you are not in an RV--they are nestled into the back of the campground, and have the benefit of a large grassy area so kids can run and stretch their legs, but quiet and privacy are still lacking. There is also a dog park located at the campground entrance so the four legged kids can run freely, and a playground next to the dog park, however it is in full sun so will be hot during the summer months--which is the perfect time to use the pool! Unfortunately due to COVID-19 both the pool and playground are closed at the time of this review, but it is good to know they are there once public spaces can open again.
This campground has two sides; to the right of the main entrance is decidedly more shady while the side to the left gets more sun, and it seemed as though the shady side hosted many campers who were there long term. We even saw one set-up where it looked like someone had a couple of tomato plants growing in containers! These sites are all very close together but still had a peaceful vibe under the shady trees. The sunnier side (sites in the 100s) is where the playground, tent sites, and large grassy field are, so while the sites are still very close together there is a little bit more public space for larger groups or families.
There are three camping cabins that rent to groups of 2 people, and two camping cottages; a loft for groups of 4, or a one bedroom for groups of 6. Cabins and cottages have beds (you must bring your own linens), electricity, running water, grills, picnic tables, and the loft has a small kitchen.
This is a great stop for campers who want to see the Chattanooga/Chicakmauga area, and it has great amenities for families. However this is not a campground for those looking for a relaxing experience in nature due to proximity to the interstate and surrounding neighborhoods, and the small sites and lack of privacy from fellow campers.
TravelerWe enjoyed our stay at Raccoon Mountain. Sites were a good size. Not right on top of each other. The caverns were pretty cool. Having the dog park close by was a bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
GuideCampground is next to SR 411. Excellent facilities and staff. We stayed for 3 days and had an enjoyable time. Fished in the pond played corn hole. Ran our dogs every day at the dog park. Will definitely head up there again
GuideThis campground is beautiful in the middle of the mountains. It is unique as well, in that there is a cavern entrance right on site. You are able to do a quick 45 minute knowledge tour or you can do a muddy tour, which is longer and takes you further into the cavern.
There are RV and tent sites available as well as large group sites. The bathhouse a nice size and very well kept. There is also a laundry facility on site, which is nice for those the want to go in the mud rooms on the long tour. There are two different stores, one is for the camping reservations, and the other is for the caverns. They are doing renovations, so the cavern store is in a little trailer right now (August 2018).
The people were very nice and helpful. We stayed during the rainy season, so the lady in charge that day, made sure to drive around and warn us that in an emergency situation, we would either go in the cave for shelter, or the bathhouse, which is made of brick. It was nice to know she cared so much to drive to each site and warn us. Luckily, we only got a small shower the next morning, so we had no weather issues.
Lastly, and very important to us, was the on site dog park. My dog was very happy to run and chase her ball off of a leash. Its large and well maintained with a small dog ramp inside.
Side note, there are about 12 cats that roam the facility. The are very friendly and will not hesitate to jump in your car or trailer so keep an eye out for them!!
TravelerNice site, great staff, bathrooms were clean. Spaces were a little tight, but not terrible. Dog park was great for our dog to run around off leash for a while.
James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park borders the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northwest Georgia at approximately 850 feet elevation. The surrounding mountain terrain creates a transitional hardwood ecosystem with temperature fluctuations that can drop significantly after sundown, even during summer months. Fall weather brings ideal camping conditions from September through early November when temperatures typically range between 45-75°F and rainfall averages decrease.
Fall hiking activities: Several campgrounds offer seasonal hiking that showcases autumn foliage with best viewing from mid-October through early November. At Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground, "The park can be spoken of in two separate sections; the East Rim and the West Rim. The East Rim is home to several cabins, the group lodge, one of the full service campgrounds, and the main trailhead, as well as the ADA accessible overlook trail which is where many of the iconic photographs of this park come from."
Trout fishing opportunities: Fish stocked waterways at multiple locations near Armuchee. At Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest, one camper noted, "The Pocket recreation area in northwest Georgia is named for lying in a low area surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains, and is the former site of Civilian Conservation Corp Camp F-16." Another visitor mentioned it's "extremely clean, extremely quiet, and, best of all, free. The campsites are first come first serve but all are near a natural spring. The camping area is a short distance from a modest lake and a stocked trout stream."
Winter camping options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Armuchee maintain year-round operations. Red Top Mountain State Park maintains winter access with one camper reporting, "This is close enough to metro to make for a quick getaway. The trail around the lake is good and in the winter it is not too far north has to be too cold to get outside in a tent."
Cabin options for less adventurous pets: Multiple pet-accommodating cabins provide comfort during temperature extremes. At DeSoto State Park Campground, "This park has it all in terms of overnight amenities. You can stay in a motel style room, log cabins, chalets, backcountry sites, wall tents, improved campsites and primitive campsites. Whatever you're looking for, this place probably has it and all in a beautiful setting."
Private woodland sites: Cedar Creek offers creek-side camping with natural separation between sites. One visitor to Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center commented, "The nice gurgling stream (Big Cedar Creek) bounds the campground to the east and is a nice walk through a mowed/maintained field. The edge of the stream was nicely shaded with multiple picnic tables for everyone's use."
Well-maintained facilities: Clean bathhouses remain a top consideration for pet owners. At Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area, "Great campground in the woods lots of shade right on the lake. Our littles loved the beach and all the little rascally squirrels were fun to watch. There was no phone service and no WiFi so unless you bring your own this is a great place to figure out why a weather radio would come in handy!"
Seasonal closures affect planning: Some campgrounds restrict winter operations. At Pocket Campground, a visitor noted, "We were looking for somewhere near the Pocket to camp out for a night after a nice mountain bike ride on the Pinhotti Trail. The main campground in the area is closed in the winter."
Cell service limitations: Many sites have minimal or no connectivity. A camper at Hidden Creek Campground observed, "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."
Limited supplies nearby: Bring pet necessities as local stores have restricted hours. At Rocky Mountain Recreation, "There was no phone service and no WiFi so unless you bring your own this is a great place to figure out why a weather radio would come in handy! Very peaceful and serene."
Pet-specific playgrounds: Some campgrounds feature designated pet exercise areas separate from children's facilities. At Calhoun A-OK Campground, a visitor mentioned it has a "dog park looked clean, if small. Playground had some 'old school' equipment great for older kids."
Halloween events: Fall camping includes special pet-friendly activities. A visitor to Cloudland Canyon shared: "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."
Swimming options with pets: Several lakes permit supervised pet swimming. At Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center, "This place is so quiet and peaceful. We fully enjoyed be able to relax by the creek and watch the water flow by. If you are looking for a quiet, reflective park this is the place."
Road conditions for larger rigs: Access varies significantly between campgrounds. At Cloudland Canyon, "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."
Campsite leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at several locations. One camper at DeSoto State Park noted, "We recently spent two enjoyable days at the De Soto State Park improved campground. Site 22 was nice and large and butted up against the trees. Lots of downed trees made for a great fire."
Seasonal water connections: Winter campers should verify water availability. A visitor to Red Top Mountain warned, "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes. Not the easiest state park to pull a travel trailer in."
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