James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park Campground features 25 pet-friendly campsites with spacious, well-shaded areas that accommodate tent camping, RV setups, and cabin lodging. All sites have a dedicated fire pit, grill, and picnic table ideal for camping with dogs. The campground maintains strict leash regulations throughout the property to ensure safety and enjoyment for all visitors. Sites are positioned along a winding, one-way road that creates natural privacy buffers between campers. The bath house facilities remain exceptionally clean with hot showers, and the campground includes a playground area for families. Sites are generally level with gravel pads, though some visitors note they could be more even. The campground host is consistently praised for being helpful and friendly toward campers with pets.
Dog owners find numerous options for outdoor activities with their pets at the park's extensive trail system. The Marble Quarry Trail provides a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience for visitors with dogs, though some sections are steeper than expected. Two fishing lakes offer additional recreation opportunities where leashed dogs are welcome along the shoreline. The campground maintains daily trash pickup service, including pet waste removal. Wildlife encounters are possible, so campers should secure food items properly as raccoons in the area are particularly clever. The park's natural setting creates a quiet environment with minimal noise beyond occasional aircraft overhead, making it comfortable for pets who may be sensitive to urban sounds. During weekdays, the campground remains particularly peaceful with fewer visitors, allowing for more relaxed pet outings.
$38 / night
"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."
$10 - $270 / night
"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."
$15 - $180 / night
"Close to Summerville and Rome Ga right off State Highway 27, great place to enjoy the outdoors!"
"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."
$45 - $55 / night
"Pet friendly with beautifulTrails to walk. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a friendly, peaceful and simply beautiful get away."
"This campground is in a great location with amazing trails, history stops, waterfalls, and more located very close by. The owner stopped by our RV to welcome us and is very friendly and helpful."
$15 / night
"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."
$25 - $35 / night
"A lake front campsite with water & power hookup was $30 per night and that was on Memorial Day Weekend. The campsite was a nice size and it’s pet friendly."
"Lots of hiking and off roading for 4 wheels drives. WiFi/ Cell not great, but could text out. Shower/ bathroom clean. If you want to get away this is your place."
"Nice quiet small campground just outside downtown Mentone. Friendly helpful camp host, clean bathhouse, full hook ups and great wifi access so husband could work from camper."
"It's located right off the main highway, and has pull-through spots with full hookups. But the best part is the screaming fast internet!"
"This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."
"It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."
$25 - $30 / night
"I had seen postings for the Little River Adventure Company over the last few moths and while looking at the map, I realized it was close to the TAT as it dips into AL (Sam's route), which I would be riding"
"I tent camped on a drive-in deluxe site in September with my dog. The host, Giorgio, was pleasant and helpful. He had firewood for sale on the property at a reasonable price."
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 Campground offers spacious pet-friendly sites within a quiet, heavily shaded setting near Summerville. All 25 RV and tent camping sites accommodate dogs and other pets, with both pull-through and back-in options available. Campsites feature water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. The park maintains clean, accessible bathroom facilities with hot showers and a laundry area. Sites are well-distanced from each other, providing privacy while camping with dogs. The campground layout follows a winding, one-way road through a hilltop area, creating natural separation between campsites. The campground host sells firewood and ice on-site and has been known to assist campers with various needs, including loaning bicycle helmets to children.
The park surrounds two fishing lakes connected by several pet-friendly hiking trails. The Marble Mine Trail offers a moderately challenging hike suitable for active dogs, with flowing waterfalls during rainy periods. Daily trash pickup service is provided at all campsites, allowing for convenient pet waste disposal. The park includes a playground area at the far end of the campground, which families with both children and dogs find convenient. During weekdays, the campground maintains a particularly quiet atmosphere, though weekends see more visitors. Wildlife encounters are possible, as raccoons are frequently spotted in the area and known to be clever about accessing improperly secured items. Four backcountry sites and four cabins are also available, though the cabins do not allow pets. The park entrance from Highway 27 provides the most straightforward access to the campground.
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