Top Dog Friendly Camping near Ringgold, GA

Are you planning a camping trip to Ringgold with your dog? We've got you covered. Find the best information on pet-friendly campsites and dispersed camping near Ringgold, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Ringgold's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ringgold, GA (142)

    Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Bay State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Bay State Park Campground
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    1.

    Harrison Bay State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    179 Photos
    292 Saves
    Harrison, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground
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    2.

    Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

    42 Reviews
    124 Photos
    399 Saves
    Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $55 - $56 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park

    3.

    West Rim - Cloudland Canyon State Park

    41 Reviews
    158 Photos
    387 Saves
    Trenton, Georgia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $8 - $110 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    4.

    Fort Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    359 Photos
    419 Saves
    Chatsworth, Georgia

    Fort Mountain State Park is a place of legends. Literally! Home to an mysterious, ancient, rock wall at the peak of a mountain, Fort Mountain’s associated legends include the construction of a Welsh military fort, a honeymoon destination for native newlyweds, and a relation to “moon-eyed people” of Cherokee folklore. Whatever the truth may be, there is no denying that this park’s unique features have made it one of the major draws within the Chattahoochee National Forest.

    Located just a short scenic drive off of Highway 52 near the Cohuatta Wilderness, the campground at Fort Mountain State Park hosts 70 campsites for tents and RVs. Campers can bring their paddles to take advantage of all 17 acres of Fort Mountain Lake, or take part in the local rental program for easier travels.

    While there is no need to leave the park to find adventure, many campers take a short drive east to a historic site featuring the Chief Vann House. This well-preserved structure was the first Cherokee brick residence and is often referred to as the “showplace” of the Cherokee Nation. Continue your travels to the peak of Fort Mountain where you can take a tour of a stone fire tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Enjoy panoramic views and marvel at the legendary beauty of Fort Mountain State Park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park Campground
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    6.

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    73 Reviews
    374 Photos
    420 Saves
    Alpine, Alabama

    Situated atop northeast Alabama’s Lookout Mountain, Desoto State Park is a 3,500-acre nature preserve and recreation destination that features vibrant forests, gushing waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery. The park is located 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, and approximately 75 miles east of Huntsville making it a great place camping near Atlanta. Dedicated in 1939, the park was named after Hernando de Soto, the renowned 16th century explorer. Prior to its dedication, most of the park’s roads, trails and facilities were constructed through the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era works program that improved many of the country’s parks and forests, while providing jobs and skills to millions of struggling Americans. The park boasts many local legends, including one that suggests that the area may have been settled by Welsh explorers, centuries before Columbus’s arrival in the New World. Visitors are invited to learn more about DeSoto State Park by camping in the park.

    The campground at DeSoto State Park features 94 full-hookup sites for tent and RV campers. Sites have either back-in or pull-through parking pads, and can accommodate large vehicles/trailers. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and cooking grills, and there are two comfort stations available with restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. A dump station is located onsite. The park also has a primitive tent campground that offers 16 sites with fire pits. Picnic tables, cooking grills, potable water, trash receptacles, and vault toilets are located in this campground’s central area. There are also two primitive backpacker camps with sleeping shelters and fire pits, but no water or trash service. In addition to camping, the park also offers a variety of chalets, cabins and motel rooms for those less interested in roughing it. Other amenities include picnic areas, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a playground. Campsite rates range from $15–$36/night, plus fees; other accommodation rates vary.

    Visitors will find a variety of seasonal activities to enjoy at DeSoto State Park, from hiking and fishing to geocaching and zip-lining. Start your visit by checking out the CCC Museum and Benefield Interpretive Center to learn about the park’s history, flora and fauna. Drop into the country store and purchase a trail map for the park’s 30 miles of hiking and biking paths. Trails range in distance and difficulty, so there’s a path for everyone. There’s even a barrier-free boardwalk trail. Swimming, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed on the West Fork Little River, which runs right through the park. The park also hosts guided hikes, campfire programs, and community events. Thrill-seekers can get a bird’s eye view over the park on the Aerial Adventure zipline course, which includes six ziplines and seven sky bridges, and golfers can tee off at the DeSoto Golf Course, just a few miles south of the park.

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

    $38 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Travel Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Travel Park
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    7.

    Holiday Travel Park

    18 Reviews
    72 Photos
    71 Saves
    Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

    Camping is truly a pleasure at Holiday Travel Park of Chattanooga. Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory has recognized Holiday Travel Park of Chattanooga, as a Top Family Campground for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Boasting campgrounds from Alberta, Canada, to the Emerald Coast of Florida, this list of 52 RV Parks is tailored for RV travelers seeking campgrounds that help them get away from the stresses of everyday life… We have several well-shaded, grassy tent sites available. There are back-in’s that can accommodate pop-up vans, camper vans and small RV’s. Tenters will also appreciate easy setups on our raised, level tent pads. Our grassy tent areas provide a comfortable, tenting atmosphere for individual campers or large family reunion groups.

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

    $36 - $105 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA
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    8.

    Lookout Mountain-Chattanooga West KOA

    24 Reviews
    70 Photos
    130 Saves
    Trenton, Georgia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    9.

    Marion County Park

    25 Reviews
    48 Photos
    182 Saves
    Jasper, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10.

    Chattanooga North-Cleveland KOA

    16 Reviews
    50 Photos
    65 Saves
    Mcdonald, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $55 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Ringgold

931 Reviews of 142 Ringgold Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from The Road Less Traveled
    September 1, 2024

    The Road Less Traveled

    Road I won’t travel again

    Let me start with the good. We had a beautiful view from across the very busy highway of some mountains. Campsites 25 and 26 were under some nice big oaks. The rest of the sites appear to be long term residents or under construction. Bad stuff please check out the numerous rules and if you have kids i would not recommend. We got reprimanded for the 6 yr old hanging on the teeter-ball. Which we know is not how its used but kids will be kids. Kinda felt like we were being watched for infractions 24/7. The electric was not working on our site but luckily we had a long extension cord to pull from a vacate site. Sure we broke the rules there :( Dump station was sloping in the wrong direction so not getting clean tank

    Overall we didn’t feel very welcome there and probably will not return

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
    August 24, 2024

    Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

    Long drive down gravel roads

    It took us about 1.5 hours to reach the campground from where the pavement ended. It gets rough in places, but a sedan can do it if it's dry. Once you finally reach the campground, it is nice. Nestled way back in the woods. No power or water hookups. A couple of water hydrates throughout the campground. No alcohol permitted. It is a wildlife management area. There is a host in the campground. Beautiful scenery!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
    August 24, 2024

    Blue Hole Dispersed- Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

    Blue Hole is neat

    Land pass required. No alcohol is permitted. This is a wildlife management area. The camp sites are first come, first serve. They are free. Only 2 sites with tables. If you like dispersed camping you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer a campground, this is not for you.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Cove Resort
    August 24, 2024

    Mountain Cove Resort

    Full sun all day

    This campground is side by side hook ups. Not a tree one in the site area. Beautiful view of the mountain. We did not stay the night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
    August 22, 2024

    Pocket Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

    Our favorite local campground

    The Pocket is our favorite place to camp. You're under a good canopy, so lots of shade. The creek is great for kids to play in. There's no need to bring water, just a container. There's a natural spring that flows out of the ground in the day area. We drink this water every day. We are local to The Pocket, so we fill jugs for home here as well. It is very cold water. No matter the temperature, you'll cool off in the spring. No showers but they do have a bathroom house. No water or power hookups. Site 10 is right next to the creek and gets the most sun. Site 7 is close to the day area, and people tend to intrude on your privacy in this site. Other than that, the campground is awesome! Our favorite sites are 6 and 23.

  • Camper-submitted photo from 411 River Rest Campground
    August 3, 2024

    411 River Rest Campground

    Beautiful and peaceful

    We just finished our third RV trip at 411 River Rest CG—which was our seventh trip there over the past few years.  The campground is pretty and extremely well maintained.  The Coosawattee River is beautiful, as are the big trees that are a part of the facility.  The exceptionally large and tall sycamores are particularly nice!  The owners are friendly and they’re involved on a daily basis with the operations.  We already have two trips scheduled for 411 RR CG for next year!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Gap
    July 24, 2024

    Hickory Gap

    Cool spot!

    Five areas available free first come first serve by a little Creek bathrooms available sealed trash cans. Fire rings available sometimes firewood is available. Great little spot. once you entered, the campsite going towards the bathrooms is a waterfall.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Parksville Lake RV Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Parksville Lake RV Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    This quiet little camp site is in the heart of the cherokee Forest. It’s so beautiful. Each site is a good distance away from the other and there is the constant sound of the creek flowing right next to it. The bathrooms are clean and right in the middle a perfect spot for a getaway

  • Camper-submitted photo from Calhoun A-OK Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Calhoun A-OK Campground

    Terrible breed restrictions

    I didn’t get the chance to have an experience because they would not even rent to me because I have mixed breed rescue dogs.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wine drops Creekside camp & Bills RV Parking
    June 25, 2024

    Wine drops Creekside camp & Bills RV Parking

    They don't allow kids.

    Looks like a pretty campground, but seeing this post on Facebook and then searching them to figure out why they don't allow kids to see there's no mention of no children on there listing's. So just wanna put that out there. Looks like a cool place otherwise.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Thunder Rock Campground
    June 13, 2024

    Thunder Rock Campground

    Awesome campground

    I always have a great time staying at this campground and meeting many friendly people. The road noise is not as bad as some people say. I mostly hear only the river running. The shower house is always clean, and for $15, it is a great deal. Make reservations on line as it fills up on the weekends.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chilhowee Recreation Area
    June 12, 2024

    Chilhowee Recreation Area

    It's a nice campground, but...

    We stayed on site 15 of the B loop. It was a great location, but in the center of the site once stood a large tree with a timber surround. The tree has been cut down, but the surround is still there, and we kept tripping over it. Otherwise, it's close to the bathhouse, and the water spigot is right across the street. As someone who uses a camper, here's what you need to know. Coming up the mountain has some steep grades and a few switch backs that you can't see around. There are often oncoming vehicles who are often driving to fast and not considering those of us in large vehicles. We had a couple of course calls even without the camper in tow. The roads in the campground are narrow and again, some of the turns are sharp when pulling a trailer. There is only one dump station and it's on the other side of the campground. From the B loop, you have to traverse about a 120 degree switchback to get to it. My friend who was there pulling a 5th wheel decided not to try it and opted to pay to dump somewhere else. I pull a 25ft travel trailer and had no problem, although it felt sketchy going into it. Once there, it was probably the best dump station I've ever used. The water pressure almost blew a connection to my tank flush, but I'm sure the tank is clean now! As I eluded to before, there are no water hookups at the sites, only power (30A). You'll need to fill your fresh water tanks before you set up. Cell/ internet; in the B loop there is NO AT&T in spite of what this site says. You may get a weak signal on the other side, but it's spotty at best. There appeared to be a Verizon tower on the mountain, so that will probably work. It is a pet friendly campground, but personally, I don't find that friendly. I don't like walking up to someone dog barking at the person getting their 6 am morning walk and then the owner yelling at the dog to be quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Doll Mountain Campground
    June 9, 2024

    Doll Mountain Campground

    Peaceful, clean, and well-organized.

    We stayed in a tent on the one tent-only electric site. A lot of the sites have electricity and power. People adhered to the quiet hours. The bath house is about a 5 minute walk from most of the sites, and they are clean and well-maintained (they were better than I expected). 

    As for things to do, the campground is a short drive from downtown Ellijay. Within the campground, there's a boat ramp to Carters Lake, and the lake is beautiful. Most of the sites overlook the lake, although the views are partly blocked by trees. 

    The sites are private and not on top of each other, which is nice. The website will say that the tent needs to be of a certain dimension to be on the wooden platform, but you can also set up the tent on the gravel area in front of the wooden platform.

    We paid $24/night, with water and electricity.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tranquility Campground
    May 28, 2024

    Tranquility Campground

    Beautiful, quiet, & shady

    This place did not disappoint. Wife and I were wanting to stay at Desoto State Park but it was full. The husband and wife duo that owns this took us in and treated us like royalty. They looked after us and even stayed up all night to help everyone watch the weather during a tornado watch. RV spots were very shady from all the trees and super quiet. Beautiful piece of property. Bath houses kept hot water too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from DeSoto State Park Campground
    May 20, 2024

    DeSoto State Park Campground

    4.9 stars

    What a beautiful place. Stayed the weekend and hit almost all of the trails, saw 4 waterfalls and so many amazing rock formations. There are three trailheads that leave directly from the campground, which is a well-kept and clean place with well spaced sites. The upper loop is on a hill, but the sites are spaced out slightly more than the lower loop. The lower loop was more level and a bit newer. The best sites are in the 60s on the outer part of the lower loop. Just a wonderful place to spend a weekend.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Doll Mountain Campground
    May 16, 2024

    Doll Mountain Campground

    A Great, Affordable Camground

    Stayed for 5 nights

    Highly recommend site 25 if you enjoy seclusion (like we do). We had no neighbors on either side of us and we had an obstructed view of the lake.

    The parking pads are gravel and great for campers of just about any size (ours is 25 feet), and we saw many big rigs here.

    Roads are steep and a little narrow, so take your time.

    Great boat ramp and clean showers/bathhouses.

    AT&T phone service = 2-3 bars consistently Verizon phone service = 1-2 bars

    Not much to do here except boating, but it was a great place to relax for a few days before our next stop.

    $28 per night for water/30amp

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    May 6, 2024

    Hobbs Cabin Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    Great stopover on the north rim

    While camping right on a ledge would be neat, Hobbs is a great stopover. Keeps you dry if it’s pouring, but luckily the weather cleared for us for the night. We didn’t utilize the spring that is allegedly there. There are plenty of large and small sites, and it is not as trafficked as some of the other campgrounds in the park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park
    May 6, 2024

    Alum Gap Campground — Savage Gulf State Park

    Get here early to claim a spot with a view!

    Plenty of spacious campsites, an easy hike (almost too short!) from the visitor center. Rustic, dispersed, but close enough to other people so you don’t feel absolutely stranded!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Conasauga River Campground
    May 6, 2024

    Conasauga River Campground

    Conasauga River Trail & Panther Creek Intersection

    This review is about the Conasauga River Trail intersection with Panther Creek. There is only one campsite at the intersection. It has a great fire pit and is flat, spacious, and next to the river. Definitely ideal. If it’s taken, there may be some other sites further down the trail. My loop started at Betty’s gap and then down the Conasauga River Trail. 5 miles is fine - BUT bring shoes that will get wet, water shoes if possible. You have the cross the river like 30 times in 5 miles. There are also many fallen trees, so be prepared. The next day I headed up towards panther creek. NEVER trust yourself. As of May 2024: As you go UP the canyon, there are green blazers on the trees. Follow these (about 1 mile ip, the wagon road will curve left and many people have gone down it. STAY RIGHT.) When you reach the top of the falls, the land is flat and wide, and it will be hard to find the trail. Follow any path here, and you will find that the trail is down about 7 minutes, towards the LEFT and the trees had orange tape around them. The trees then are marked with white blazers. Follow this trail up and you hit East Cowpen. I used this to loop back to my car which was at Betty’s Gap on Three Forks Road (FS 64). Not for the faint of heart. Much easier to do a long hard arduous day trip than to backpack over all the fallen trees! Be prepared for dense foliage after April. Certainly easier in the fall/winter!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Lure Campground
    May 5, 2024

    Diamond Lure Campground

    Yes you should stay here!

    We stayed here last twice summer & love this place! Everyone there is very pleasant, friendly & always helpful. The sites are all very good. Nice quiet place & pet friendly too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Foster Falls Campground
    April 29, 2024

    Foster Falls Campground

    Quiet and nice

    I absolutely loved this camping site. As a person who almost never reserved in advanced I really appreciate camping sites that allows spontaneity. We arrived on a Sunday night and it was pretty easy to find available spots. Pretty easy to pay online as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites
    April 23, 2024

    Cloudland Canyon State Park - Walk-in Sites

    Many hiking and viewpoints

    Great place to camp near the cloudland canyon. The campsite 8 that we camped on was far from parking and restroom, so you might wanna choose the sites near to parking. Be prepared to carry things for quite a walk. Bring something to carry water to your site from water filling station near the restrooms. But, the campsites are well spaced so you will have the privacy you need. There are lots of beautiful hiking places nearby.



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