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Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina welcomes pets at various accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. Located just outside the gates of Fort Benning on the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River, this military campground offers spacious sites with full hookups. The grounds feature established tent sites with elevated footprints using railroad ties to prevent flooding and provide convenient boot placement in the morning. Clean bathrooms and showers are maintained daily, with multiple facilities supporting the campground. Although primarily serving military personnel (active duty, National Guard, reservists, retired, 100% DAV, and DOD civilians), the campground maintains excellent pet-friendly policies.
Dogs enjoy plenty of space to exercise with widely spaced camping areas and well-maintained walking trails throughout the property. The campground includes a dedicated dog park, perfect for off-leash play and socialization. Wildlife sightings are common, with campers regularly spotting deer, boar, and various bird species. The proximity to the Chattahoochee River provides water recreation opportunities, though pet owners should remain vigilant as alligators have been reported in the area. Camp David RV Resort, another pet-friendly option near Fort Benning, allows dogs but has large gravel on roads and sites, potentially challenging for pets' paws. Campers with dogs at this location might want to bring closed-toe footwear for walks, as broken glass has been reported embedded in some sites. A paved riverwalk near Camp David leads to a dog park, playground, and golf course, providing additional recreation options for pets and their owners.
"Dog park, clean laundry facilities, camping, chalets, excellent pull thru's, boat rental, post access and MWR office, and more! Check website for eligibility"
"It is surrounded by trees. The spaces are far apart. Walking and running trails abound. And, Bonus, JETS - Go Air Force!! Yes, on the Army Post - lucky!!"
"Pets are welcomed and many people had theirs. So if your pet doesn’t like crowds or other pets it would be best to leave them home."
"We didn’t camp but we hiked around the rim it was really neat to see, the Canyon was formed from poor farming techniques! There were also a bunch of cats!"
from $12 - $85 / night
Check Availability"The lake is gorgeous! Sites are well laid out but wide open to every one else. Not many that are very private. The campground has a miniature golf course on site for a fun time with the kids."
"We stayed here so we could camp in close proximity (9 miles away) to Providence Canyon State Park."
from $38 - $190 / night
Check Availability"Overall: Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River, access off AL State Rd 165. Second stay here so I will shorten this somewhat."
"Overall: Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River, access off AL State Rd 165."
from $26 - $48 / night
Check Availability"On the outskirts of Columbus. Fishing, Paved river walk for walking and biking, near Ft Benning and golf course. Pleasant owner with big plans to make this a great park."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Its free and at night can be noisy due to the boot camp training (you’ll hear gunshots and artillery in the distance) but otherwise no one bothers you."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Several projects done by the CCC. 40 miles of trails to hike/bike. A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe. "
"We took our kayaks and used them in Lake Delanor. Our campsite was #312 and it accommodated our 22 ft camper well, had an additional large tent pad, a fire ring and picnic table."
from $12 - $500 / night
Check Availability"It was hard to determine what was a private cabin vs bath house. 2: (this is a fellow camper issue not campground) someone with a large dog was just letting it run amuck!"
from $28 - $49 / night
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ScoutStaff is great and his campground allows campfires. Pet friendly with two dog parks. Great pool and has cabins and yurts to reserve. Less than three miles from Callaway Gardens and FDR Park. Town of Pine Mountain...two street lights...very quaint sidewalk shops! This place is a hidden treasure.
GuideGreen forest on Pine Mountain, this campground is well laid out and has history. Several projects done by the CCC. 40 miles of trails to hike/bike. A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe. Equestrian trail rides (and stable rentals) are available. Water/power, fire pit, picnic tables on gravel sites with some pull thru. Satellite tv can be received at some sites. Showers/bathrooms with laundry facility at each. And several trails to walk you dog.
Life size statue of FDR on Dowdell's Knob, where FDR would come to relax and take in the view over King's Gap.
Grocery store available in the town of Pine Mountain (about 15 minutes from campground).
Great base for area sight seeing:
Roosevelt's Little White House State Park
Warm Springs (where Roosevelt would go for the warm springs)
In Columbus, GA:
National Infantry on Fort Benning
National Civil War Navy Museum
Coca Cola Space Museum
LegendOverall: Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River, access off AL State Rd 165. Second stay here so I will shorten this somewhat. Again, this time of year not crowded at all. I had my pick of lakefront sites, and chose one where I could hang my hammock between two trees.
Getting there: Known as Bluff Creek Park on Google maps, it is located South of Fort Benning and Fort Mitchell in the most Eastern part of Alabama.
Check in and staff: Check in was very easy and one can make advance reservations. Next time I will make them ahead of time on the website listed, but doing it by phone was easy. It just took more time than I wanted to spend. But then again, you have to know what site you want to do it ahead of time.
Amenities: There is a boat launch site, a fish cleaning hut, and multiple bathroom facilities. Water and electric are present at each site. Bathrooms: clean, well kept. Laundry machines available. The showers had plenty of hot water and were clean. No mold or mildew.
Site: I had site 79. It was right next door to where we stayed last time, and on the water. The site setup was the same. Very comfortable and a beautiful view of the lake.
ScoutIf I could give these guys 1/2 a star, I'd go with that. Their applaingly rude behavior truly deserves no stars. Though they advertise as a place that offers month to month business, my husband and I were offering them a guaranteed month to month business for a good bit of time while working in the area, however long they would work with us on, bouncing to another place if we exceeded their desired amount of time, and both people we spoke with- a woman one day and a man named Justin another, were very rude and"uppity/snooty". We have a 2023 Primetime Sanibel Widebody 5th wheel, 43 feet in length, very nice condition, and are two professional people(my husband an Operations Manager for a billboard company and I a Bid/Dept Manager for a Food Distributor, with a combined income of over$175k per year) and their response was"we wouldn't be a good fit" after we spoke with them guaranteeing we would abide by their strict rules. When we mentioned we may once in a blue moon babysit our grandkids while there, before I even finished my sentence, we were given a very terse response which was a strong indicator they do not want kids there. Obviously not family friendly. They mentioned not wanting"trashy trailers" and"trailer trash" type people in their campground- of which we aren't, but wow, the judgement- and that they currently have some campers they are"trying to be rid of", so camp with ease or expect to be thrown out. They want only new campers there, and royalty. I guess if you take a stab at them you'll have to see if you meet their high standards or contrarily meet their definition of"trailer trash". Beware, if your camper, though well maintianed yet only a 2021 model, you're trailer trash. Again, very picky, very high standards, strict rules, unbending, uppity, and just rude with a"holier than though" attitude. Apparently not very interested in keeping their business running either. We drove through the park on 4/20/26 and over half their campsites were empty. I wonder why. Yet, they turn down guaranteed month to month business for a time we were willing to allow them to designate. We will gladly take our business elsewhere to a much friendlier staff at a nicer, more secure campground nearby we have recently learned of- where we won't have to listen to trains pass behind us all day, and can watch kids be kids and play. Sad thing is, we've given them our business before while in Columbus, but never will again, and will tell all we know of a large group of campers we are affiliated with of their rude, snooty ways. Traveling through the area? I'd recommend staying elsewhere. Corps of Engineer parks on nearby West Point Lake(Amity, Shaefer Hard, Holiday, and WhiteTail Ridge), a campground on nearby Lake Harding(Blanton Creek), two near Fort Benning(one GA side- Camp David, the other AL side), one in Fort Benning(Uchee Creek), a KOA in nearby Americus, Ga and Auburn RV Resort in nearby Auburn, AL to name just a few. That is, unless you like to hobknob with the snooty folk.
LegendOverall: Excellent campground with close access to the Chattahoochee River, access off AL State Rd 165. The sites are, for the most part, reasonably private with most sites being right on the water and have excellent views of Bluff Creek. Some of the campground areas were closed for the season as traffic falls off quite a bit in the Fall. Most of the campers had RVs, but there were one or two tents as well
Getting there: Known as Bluff Creek Park on Google maps, it is located South of Fort Benning and Fort Mitchell in the most Eastern part of Alabama.
Check in and staff: Check in was very easy and one can make advance reservations. We were allowed to take a quick tour to pick out a site, but did have to call the central number to pay by credit card once we had picked out a site. They have stopped putting up a note on each site and now simply issue a parking pass for your vehicle. I did have to go back to the gate to get that and while doing that the reservation was verified. The staff were kind and very pleasant.
Amenities: There is a boat launch site, a fish cleaning hut, and multiple bathroom facilities. Water and electric are present at each site.
Bathrooms: clean, well kept. Laundry machines available. The showers had plenty of hot water and were clean. No mold or mildew.
Site: We had site 81. It was right on the water. There was a good size picnic table and another square table at the site. The fire pit was out near the water and there was a stand up BBQ as well. Also provided was a hanging hook for provisions. The campground was very quiet, but in the evening one often heard the chimes of a RR crossing that is just outside the park entrance. The chimes& red flashing lights go on after dark when a car approaches the tracks to make sure that the driver stops and checks for train. There are occasional low flying airplanes due to the nearby military fort.
ScoutThe park has too much to list for amenities! Dog park, clean laundry facilities, camping, chalets, excellent pull thru's, boat rental, post access and MWR office, and more! Check website for eligibility
TravelerGreat location if you are visiting FT. Benning. Not quite a “resort” yet, but maybe soon. They are under construction, but most spots were full. Felt more like tailgating than camping. Beautiful paved path leading to dog park, playground, golf course and river walk. Recommend screen shelter as there is no shade and it can get hot and buggy. Also, wear closed toe or muck boots as there are large stones and broken glass imbedded in all the sites. Clean port a potty. Do your shopping before hitting the site as the area right around it is very economically depressed. We had a great week long visit with our soldier before he moved on to his next assignment.
RangerThe sites are well spaced, most are water front and easy access to water or have water view. They have full hookups!! Great Verizon and AT&T signals. Some sites are at the beach if you have kids. Took fishing boat, kayak and Ebike. Has two walking trails, playground, large dog park, fish cleaning station and huge beach. Bathrooms are very clean and large and hot water in the wintertime and placed throughout the park. Also a nice laundry facility.Camp hosts were nice and helpful. Had full moon while here and the nice time was beautiful as well as fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Our two golden retrievers loved it. It is south of the nat line but no bugs or misquotes in January! We will be back.
GuideStayed December 2019 for a long weekend. The sites are all very nice with fire ring, lantern pole, picnic table, small counter height table, and concrete pad for your camper or tents. Ample additional parking available. Bathrooms were well maintained. We stayed in the Oakwood loop. River Chase loop has the best playground. Staff were very friendly. Several dump stations as well as a dog park. Would like some more hiking trails.
Fort Benning camping options span across Georgia-Alabama state lines, with sites positioned along the Chattahoochee River watershed. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 200-500 feet, creating moderate terrain suitable for year-round camping. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F between June and September, with high humidity making shade coverage an important consideration when selecting campsites.
Kayaking on Lake Walter F. George: The lake offers 640 miles of shoreline for paddling with rental options available at Florence Marina State Park. "You can kayak or rent a little boat it was cheap. We rented a boat my husband fished and we drove around the lake. You can have a AL. or GA fishing license here the lake runs through both states," notes a Florence Marina State Park Campground visitor.
Hiking Providence Canyon: Located 27 minutes from Bluff Creek Campground, this geological formation provides unique terrain for day hiking. "The canyon was awesome! Dress for walking through mud and water," advises a Providence Canyon State Park Campground visitor who reserved a group shelter with trail access.
Mountain biking trails: Chewacla State Park offers technical trails for various skill levels. "Many areas have killed mtb trails to ride, worth a sniff," reports one visitor about the extensive trail network that includes features built specifically for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campers report regular wildlife sightings beyond what's mentioned in existing descriptions. "We couldn't have asked for a better experience... We saw all types of wild life, deer, boar, and a variety of birds. 10/10. Can't wait to go back," writes a camper from Military Park Fort Benning Uchee Creek Army Campground and Marina.
Free camping options: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate Rood Creek Park's cost-free sites. "Absolutely love this place. Super easy to find, you just go down a red clay road. There's plenty of sites up close to the pond, fire pits everywhere, picnic tables, clean garbages. The trooper came by in the morning and cleaned the bathrooms and changed the garbages," shares one visitor about this lesser-known option.
Military aircraft spotting: The proximity to Fort Benning creates unique plane-watching opportunities. "If you're into C130s flying over due to being in close proximity to the US Army Airborne School, this is the place for you," notes a long-term camper who stayed at Uchee Creek for six weeks while transitioning to permanent housing.
Alligator safety precautions: Multiple campgrounds report alligator presence in waters. "There is usually a layer of water along the trail, where the water table is just below the surface... The lake has a swim platform which has an elevated diving board about 10 to 12 feet high... There are signs posted to watch for gators," warns a Chewacla State Park Campground visitor.
Military eligibility requirements: Not all campgrounds are open to the general public. One visitor noted: "Only downside is that you have to be military, or be with someone who is military, to get in. There's a range of cabin styles to choose from."
Time zone considerations: The Georgia-Alabama border follows the Chattahoochee River, creating time zone confusion. "Interestingly, time zones shift from Eastern at the visitors center to Central Time at Pioneer Campsites 1& 2...so be cognizant of the switch," advises a Providence Canyon camper.
Seasonal events for kids: Halloween programming creates special experiences for children. "We stayed in site # 16 it has full hook up. The park was busy it was Halloween they have a haunted boat ride and a hayride. Great place to spend Halloween," reports a COE Walter F George Lake Bluff Creek Campground visitor.
Family-friendly amenities: Multiple campgrounds feature child-focused recreational facilities. "Their pool and splash pad is nicer than most hotels. The site bathrooms/showers and laundry area are kept in very well condition," reports a first-time tent camper at Uchee Creek.
Kid-friendly site layouts: Some campgrounds have layouts that allow better supervision. "We camped in campground 5 and from where our site was we could see the playground and also let our kids ride there bikes around the circle that the camp sites where on," shares a visitor with four children.
Site surface considerations: Some campground lots have challenging surfaces for leveling and setup. "Large sites, Bathhouses, Laundry Room, Dump Station and Trash Dumpsters," notes a Bluff Creek visitor, while a Camp David RVer cautions about "large gravel on road and sites making leveling difficult. Sites are fairly close together but better than some. Landscape is in its early stage so grass is sparse."
Laundry facilities: Rood Creek Park Camping visitors share cost-saving tips: "Eufaula has a few laundromats so we did our laundry there to get in and out efficiently. Next time we stay here I'll probably choose a laundry/shower day and rent a paid site from Florence for that day but not move my tent and just go use their shower and laundry facility."
Connectivity information: Cell service varies significantly between dog friendly campgrounds near Fort Benning. "WiFi works great in our section as well if you need that. Speed test showed 10Mbps on my device and I had no issues streaming 4K on a Roku TV," reports a camper at Chewacla State Park, while others note limited connectivity at more remote locations.
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