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Red Top Mountain State Park Campground offers dedicated pet exercise areas with waterfront access to Lake Allatoona. Multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, yurts, and glamping options welcome pets with standard leash requirements. McKinney Campground provides pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can remain supervised at all sites. The spacious sites are spread far enough apart that campers aren't on top of neighbors, creating a comfortable environment for pets and their owners. McKaskey Creek Campground maintains clean facilities with clear pet waste disposal protocols. Some sites feature direct lake access, making morning and evening dog walks particularly scenic.
Trails surrounding Lake Allatoona provide excellent opportunities for dog exercise with varying difficulty levels and lake views. Several Corps of Engineers campgrounds in the area feature pet-friendly beaches where dogs can cool off during summer months. Most campgrounds require pets to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside vehicles or tents. Tent sites converted for RV use at some locations create unique layouts that provide more space for pets to settle in. Veterinary services are available in nearby Cartersville and Acworth, both within 15 minutes of most area campgrounds. Winter camping offers less crowded conditions for dogs that prefer quieter environments, while summer months provide water access for pets that enjoy swimming.
"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 - $275 / night
Check Availability"We always stop here on our trips down to florida and we always stay a couple days as we love to get a waterfront site and they are nice , clean sites with lots of shade and pet friendly."
"Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park, McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake (north of Atlanta; a Corp of Engineer park) - very woodsy and a nice lake. Hiking, rafting/etc, and walking all around."
from $30 - $34 / night
Check Availability"These are two completely different parks in two completely different parts of Georgia. SCofA does not have a mill, ruins, river or mountain trails. It does have a lake. Allatoona Lake."
"So RecGov will let you reserve a site w/three dogs but then when you drive 4 hrs to get there they tell you two dogs only..... what exactly would you like me to do with the spare one???"
from $24 - $290 / night
Check Availability"My dad SCUBA dives quite a bit in a quarry nearby, so this is a great site for the family to stay with the camper."
"It also seems as though most have access to the lake and the bath houses are pretty clean."
from $24 - $34 / night
Check Availability"The lake is beautiful. It’s quiet other than the occasional train whistles. The WiFi is pretty much non existent so don’t plan on that. Even with a booster we couldn’t pick it up."
"The bathrooms were pretty amazing compared to the last campground we were at which was also on alatoona lake as well. ( McKinney camp ground ) The first night we got here it was packed, like crazy packed"
from $42 - $52 / night
Check Availability"Pets are allowed with the common rules. Lots of shade."
"There is also signage to verify that you are going the right way until you see the CG entrance. We pulled into the gate area and were checked in by the attendant on duty."
from $34 / night
Check Availability"Lots of sites are waterfront or has access to the lake, that is a plus. The lake area is tranquil and quiet."
"I was in town for a trail run and camped at Victoria Campground. When making reservations if you happen to hit on a weekend you are stuck reserving two nights. Also they have a 2 dog limit."
from $24 - $34 / night
Check Availability"The US Army Corp of Engineers manages McKinney Campground on Lake Allatoona near Acworth. It’s close to home, so it’s a quick trip. There are 150 tent/RV sites. Fees range from $24 - $28 per night."
"If you want lake front, they got it! Almost all sites either have a view of the lake or are right on lake Allatoona! We tent camped here on site 45 in October 2017."
from $28 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $65 / night
Check Availability"One section of the campground was too close to the highway, which made you hear cars passing all night, but sites 32 and up were very peaceful and quiet."
"This is a great campground, close to town and the lake view is amazing. There’s enough space and privacy between camp sites. Clean comfortable picnic area with table and fire pit."
from $30 - $68 / 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.
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.
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
ScoutThis Campground is amazing. The woman in the office is so nice and very helpful. They have workers escort you to your site to make sure everything is OK. The man who escorted us was very nice, and made sure we knew where everything was (even after being told at the office). I loved that. The grounds are super clean. There are walking trails, a lake, a beach, and they even have things for dogs! (Dog bath, dog beach, dog park, ect). I'd recommend this place 1,000 times over!!!
TravelerGreat for an overnight stop while traveling.
Not so great for a fun weekend.
No firepits or tables at many of the sites.
Bathroom seriously dated.
Dog park looked clean, if small. Playground had some "old school" equipment great for older kids.
ScoutThis is a great place to camp, we enjoy staying here they also have some tent sites, wifi is a bit spotty which is to be expected since everyone is trying to use it so either use your hotspot or a mobile internet provider and you will be fine, dog park was well kept, playground has plenty of options for the little ones, the splash pad was a hit for our little ones as they enjoyed it, check in was a breeze as the office folks are very informative as to the surrounding place’s you can visit all really at a relatively short drive…your close to your neighbor but not to close “if that makes since”….will definitely stay here again
LegendWe arrived and had an easy check-in since this was our third stay at Talona Ridge, again to attend an RV rally. After check-in, we headed to pull-through buddy site H-25 with full hookups in the lower level of the campground, which had three levels total. The cement pad was plenty long enough to position the rig for the sewer connection at the back of the pad, while still allowing us to put the patio down and park our F450 fully on the site. Water pressure was solid at 55–60 psi. Since this was a newer RV park, there were not many mature trees yet, so satellite connectivity was not an issue. We had 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars of 5G on T-Mobile, and we chose to use our T-Mobile Home Internet instead of Starlink, which delivered 70.1 Mbps download speeds. The campground WiFi was above average as well, testing at 64 Mbps download. There was a shower house with laundry near this site, equipped with two large washers and dryers, and the laundry app made the process convenient. We enjoyed the large dog park, along with plenty of additional areas to walk our pups. Talona Ridge had a lot to offer and remained one of our favorite campgrounds—it truly felt like a resort.
Scout925 per month regardless of class size. 400 dollar security deposit plus a 50 dollar pet rent every month. Apartments charge less for security deposits+ pet rent (especially this high!) is something I’ve yet to hear of for an RV park. For a small 30 amp camper van, it’s just not justifiable to pay the same price as a big rig.
LegendAs our Brinkley G3500 is 13’ 8” high, we routed to miss a 13’ 7” bridge on a small portion of US-76 just off of US-411. Instead of taking the left turn onto US-76, we stayed on US-411 down to GA-136. We had followed the RV Life navigation, which routed us this way to avoid the low bridge. We were the first official check in for the Brinkley rally arriving around noon. We checked in and were escorted to pull through site H-48 with FHUs in the bottom Hawk level of this large campground (CG). The pull throughs in this part of the CG were plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450 to include being able to put the patio down. The utilities are at the middle of the pad so you can adjust according to your needs. The water pressure was good at around 50 psi. From talking to other campers in this area, some had lower water pressure and took their regulators off. There are not a lot of mature trees so satellite was not a problem. We got 4 bars on Verizon and the CG WiFi was above average for a park of this size. We were near their nice sized dog park that has separate areas for large and small dogs. Their Welcome Center with a gift shop is very nice and they have super friendly customer service. There are a lot of amenities here such as pool(soon to be a second pool for kids), pickleball, propane, laundry, and curbside trash pickup. The owners of Talona Ridge continue to take inputs from RVers on how to improve the CG. There’s a plan to expand RV sites across the street primarily for smaller rigs. This was our second rally at this location and we would definitely come back for another rally or on our own.
Lake Allatoona dominates the camping landscape near Kingston, Georgia, with over 270 miles of shoreline at 840 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the area are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offering electric and water hookups with sites typically ranging from $24-$36 per night depending on amenities and location.
Kayaking on Lake Allatoona: Rent kayaks from local companies for day use at McKinney Campground. "We loved to get a waterfront site and they are nice, clean sites with lots of shade and pet friendly. We love to fish and we always catch several kinds but the crappie are so delicious," reports Robin M.
Historical hiking trails: Explore Civil War history on trails that connect to old mill ruins near Sweetwater Campground. "We also love the historical trails that lead to the old civil war mill. It's a great hike," shares Elaine G., making this a standout option among dog friendly campgrounds near Kingston.
Morning walks with lake views: Many trails offer sunrise views over the lake. "The paved road inside the campground is (almost) one mile and relatively flat. Beautiful views. Great friendly campers, very dog friendly," notes Jane B. about her experience at McKinney Campground.
Lake access from most sites: Waterfront locations allow for direct water entry at Clark Creek North Campground. "Every spot has water access. Most spots provide complete privacy from your neighbors because of all the trees. It is comfortable to both RV and tent campers," explains Kathy B.
Clean facilities: The campgrounds maintain well-serviced bathhouses and common areas. At Victoria Campground, "Restrooms are large and clean!" according to Lori H., who appreciates this feature when visiting pet-friendly campgrounds near Kingston with her dog.
Wildlife viewing: Many campsites offer opportunities to observe local animals. "Always see deer and other wild life," writes Susan H. about McKinney Campground. The shoreline areas attract various bird species, particularly during morning and evening hours.
Railroad noise considerations: Several campgrounds have train tracks nearby with regular traffic. "You can hear a train but no highway/interstate noise at our waterfront site #47," reports Maggie C. about COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41.
Campground gate hours: Most Corps of Engineers campgrounds restrict after-hours entry. "The gate is open from 7 AM until 10:30 PM. NO ONE gets in after hours!" emphasizes Joel R., which impacts late arrivals and evening outings.
Water levels fluctuate: Depending on season and water management, beach areas may have reduced water. "The only downfall is the beach area - it is in a cove and the water level is often down," notes Scarlett W. regarding Victoria Campground.
Playgrounds for children: Multiple campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for kids. At Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing, "Place had a pool and 2 playgrounds. Great for kids," according to Brandi.
Beach swimming areas: Several campgrounds maintain sandy beach sections for swimming. "My daughter and I went camping here for 2 nights right on the beach it was like having the beach all to ourselves," shares Sharrah B. about Clark Creek North.
Junior Ranger activities: Some parks continue to offer educational programs for children. "Friendly staff, with the Jr ranger program still going with the help of adult campers during covid," reports Cheryl C., appreciating this feature at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Site selection considerations: Many campsites have challenging terrain for larger rigs. "However, many of the sites are very steep and slanted and causes difficulty getting your trailer or RV into the site. Makes leveling very difficult," warns Gary L. about McKinney Campground.
Road conditions: Internal campground roads vary in quality and width. "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," cautions Brock D.
Dump station logistics: Plan for potential wait times at dump stations, particularly during peak checkout periods. "They could really use 2 trash/dump sites as this is a large campground and it stays full," advises Joy W. based on her experience at McKinney Campground.
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