Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hickman, KY
Columbus-Belmont State Park accommodates pets at all 38 campsites with utility hookups, picnic tables and fire rings with grills. The park provides paved sites with plenty of space for pets to relax alongside their owners, particularly on sites backing up to the Mississippi River bluff views. Campers with pets have access to both tent and RV camping options with electric and water hookups, while some sites offer full sewer connections. Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds similarly welcomes pets with spacious waterfront sites, though mosquitos can be problematic even with repellent. Donaldson Point Conservation Area offers free dispersed camping for pets and their owners, with gorgeous sunset views over the Mississippi River, though the area can be sandy and bugs may be problematic in warmer months. Campers note the park is exceptionally clean with a playground where children can play while pet owners enjoy the scenic river views.
Dog owners should be aware that access to water at some campgrounds may be challenging. At Reelfoot Lake, campsites along the water don't offer easy access due to cypress knuckles and lack of beaches, while at Donaldson Point, reaching the Mississippi River requires navigating steep or brushy terrain. Wildlife considerations include snakes at Reelfoot Lake, particularly around swampy areas near sites 19-25. The road to Columbus-Belmont can be narrow when approaching from Fulton, with limited space on bridges and occasional farm equipment making passage difficult for larger RVs. Roberson Camper Lots provides pet-friendly RV sites with spectacular sunset views and eagles flying overhead, though it lacks landscaping, tables, and fire rings compared to the nearby state park camping options that charge approximately half the price.
