Top Dog Friendly Camping near Huntsville, TN

Looking for the ultimate pet-friendly camping experience near Huntsville? The Dyrt can help you find the best campsites for you and your dog. These scenic and easy-to-reach Huntsville campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Huntsville, TN (136)

    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    1.

    Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    40 Reviews
    129 Photos
    85 Saves
    Rugby, Tennessee

    Overview

    Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

    Recreation

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Facilities

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus. Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys, which are found throughout the park.

    Nearby Attractions

    Located just under 20 miles from Bandy Creek is the Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $140 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cove Lake State Park Campground

    3.

    Cove Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    49 Photos
    94 Saves
    La Follette, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    4.

    Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    23 Reviews
    130 Photos
    31 Saves
    Stearns, Kentucky

    Overview

    Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

    Recreation

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Facilities

    Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres of both rocky gorges and forested plateaus. Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, this ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys that are found throughout the park.

    Nearby Attractions

    Just a few miles from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com. Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

    5.

    West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

    28 Reviews
    110 Photos
    5 Saves
    Lake City, Tennessee

    The west side has 50 sites with water and electric hook-up. The west side also has three paved sites suitable for persons with disabilities. If reserved, proper identification will be required upon check-in.

    To get to the West Campground

    From I-75 take Exit 128 (Rocky Top) and turn left onto US-441 S (Hwy. 61) for 2.8 miles until you see the stone entrance sign for Norris Dam State Park and turn left. Follow the signs to the campground, which will have you take your first left at the yellow gates. Follow the road for one mile to the west campground. ***Please use caution, the road leading to the campground is steep with dangerous curves.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground

    6.

    Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    224 Photos
    105 Saves
    Pall Mall, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyston Point Campground

    8.

    Loyston Point Campground

    18 Reviews
    50 Photos
    164 Saves
    Andersonville, Tennessee

    If you want to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeastern United States, plan a stay with at Loyston Point. TVA offers hundreds of campsites among its six dam reservoir campgrounds, available from mid-March to mid-November.

    All six campgrounds are now managed by Recreation Resource Management (RRM) under a concessionaire agreement with TVA. This has allowed an expansion of services that includes new campground stores, wireless access, an online reservation system and more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Ridge State Park Campground

    10.

    Big Ridge State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    113 Photos
    107 Saves
    Maynardville, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $8 - $100 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Huntsville

736 Reviews of 136 Huntsville Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from The Crosseyed Cricket
    August 17, 2024

    The Crosseyed Cricket

    I like it

    I prefer playing cricket for physical exercise rather than virtual games like Nulls Brawl. It's a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, especially in beautiful locations like The Crosseyed Cricket Campground in Tennessee.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Obey River Park
    August 9, 2024

    Obey River Park

    Beautiful and family friendly

    This is a beautiful campground! Very Family oriented.  The park attendants are so nice and welcome families and will help you in any way!  We love going here and feel so safe because the sheriff department  along with the attendants are always coming through.  Some of the nicest attendants, always has a smile and willing to help in any way!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williamsburg, ky
    August 3, 2024

    Williamsburg, ky

    Wave!

    Spent 2 nights in July at Kentucky Splash Park Campground. Only reason it didn’t get a 5 star is first needs more shade (there are new trees growing ) and the cut through road is busy in the evening from local traffic. Nice size sites with cement or gravel parking. Cement pads with picnic tables and strangely deep fire pits.

    The showerhouse is in well maintained shape. Plenty of room and hooks to hang your stuff from. Hot water and large shower heads.

    Small playground and pavilion to use.

    Easy walk across the parking lot to the water park. Price not included in site cost. If you get a wrist ban you can get back in for the day.

  • Camper-submitted photo from COE Lake Cumberland Fall Creek Campground
    July 15, 2024

    COE Lake Cumberland Fall Creek Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    We arrived on a Tuesday and left on Friday. This campground has 10 sites on a hill. It is quiet and away from towns. Some sites are close but not bad. The shower/bath house is fairly new and clean. Being on the hill, to get to the lake is a steep walk. They have a set of steps going down the back side of the hill if you want to leave your boat in the water down there. It’s in a hollow off the main lake. The only drawback would be that the dump site was too tight and unlevel for me to feel comfortable trying to dump.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground Pioneer, TN
    June 23, 2024

    Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground Pioneer, TN

    RV Heaven for ATV/OHV/SxS Camping!

    Approximately 4 miles off of exit 144, from I~75. Easy to locate, and a well maintained RV campground! Website has all the info on the different types of sites, cabins and ATV’s. Resources for permits, pricing, and other requirements are also listed. The trails are accessible from the CG. FHUs on Back in and Pull-throughs,bathhouses, on site fishing pond, playground, and Ohhh yes….the ATV wash station! General store is on the right from the entrance, which is awesome! They sell firewood and ice, as well as extreme OHV sporting equipment/gear, snacks, souvenirs….to list a few. Rental cabins are available nearby, for larger families or groups. I believe they thought of almost everything! I would love to come camp here in the fall, as I can imagine that the views are spectacular! They provide WiFi, but my T-Mobile reception was good, at 3 bars.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stinking Creek ATV Campground Pioneer, TN
    June 21, 2024

    Stinking Creek ATV Campground Pioneer, TN

    Amazing RV/ATV Park Campground

    Located off I-75, exit 144. Approximately 2.7 miles on Stinking Creek Road, on the Right. Campground is Clearly marked and the office/store, is to the right, after going over a bridge. Sites are gravel, back in and pull through, FHU. They also have cabin and home rentals. There is a bathhouse, dog park, and trail access. A picnic table and fire ring are also at each site. There is an ATV washing bay. I had good reception with my T-Mobile, but they offer WiFi.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Ridges At Royal Blue Campground
    June 20, 2024

    The Ridges At Royal Blue Campground

    RV park for ATV lovers

    Easy to find off of I~75, exit 144. Approx. 2 miles down Stinking Creek Road, on the right. The entrance sign is easy to see. Go a short way down the gravel road. The bathhouse is on the right side, RV sites are straight ahead, and on the left. They are level, gravel sites, and 2 are pull through. There is a small playground, and there is ample spacing between each site. They are full hook ups, and appears that there are a few, with just water and electric. The views are just beautiful! The trails are accessible from the RV park. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The mother RV park, Ride Royal Blue, is up the road, approximately 2 miles on the right. The general store and office are located there. You can also buy firewood, ice, propane, and general necessities. There is also a diner, directly across the street. As well as an ATV service shop. My T-mobile service was three bars while I visited the RV park. There are no frills, but ATVers aren’t looking for that at this RV Campground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Gap RV Park
    June 20, 2024

    Big Creek Gap RV Park

    LaFollette, TN~RV Park~ATV access

    Visited this RV Park conveniently located off of Hwy 25W, on a Wednesday afternoon, on the way into LaFollette. Minutes from shopping and restaurants. It has 12 Back-In sites, level gravel, with FHU. 30/50 amps Cost is $40 plus tax, per night. When you arrive a picnic table and fire ring will be set up at your assigned site. The sites are easy in and out, and long enough to accommodate your vehicle and your RV (and also an ATV, if you’re traveling with one) Access to The Cumberland Trail, ATV, and Tank Springs entrance, is literally across the street from the RV lot. You must call to make reservations Tuesday-Friday 8a-4p and on Sunday 11a-4p. I Had good T-Mobile reception with 3 bars.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rabbit Road Campground — Indian Mountain State Park
    June 16, 2024

    Rabbit Road Campground — Indian Mountain State Park

    Primitive camping at its best!

    Primitive isn’t our mode of camping, but we rode our bikes up the road to check out this beautiful campground. Easy to find, marked with a sign. The road to the campground forks to the left, past the State Park entrance sign. There are plenty of picnic tables and trash cans, before the trails. There is also a mutt mitt station. And an info board, with trail & State Park map.The state park offers 5 trails, pavilions, as well as playgrounds and a lake. Since it’s extremely hot, and there were several areas along the trail with ponds, the biting flies and mosquitoes were active! The camping path and sites were well marked, and sites started at #10, next to the parking lot, and family bathhouse. There are fire pits at each site. The sites are semi private, and 1-9-10 are the most popular sites used, according to the Ranger. No one was camping when we were there on a Sunday afternoon. I posted a video of us biking out of the trail campsites, getting #8, on the right, 9 on left, #10 last, then back at the beginning, to the bathhouse and parking lot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mountain State Park Campground — Indian Mountain State Park
    June 14, 2024

    Indian Mountain State Park Campground — Indian Mountain State Park

    Mountain View Galore!

    Back-in site, FHUs, concrete pad, some shade. Fire pit and picnic table at each site, ours is located behind our site. There are 2 playgrounds, Disc golf course, volleyball area, a beautiful lake(with rental paddle boats for $14 hr) We Bought fire wood and Disc Golf sets, at the campground store. Clean with coded entry Bathhouse, by one of the playgrounds. There is an 18 hole Disc Golf we will be playing. We Love the views, and are looking forward to trying out the 5 trails this weekend! The lake is beautiful with geese and ducks hanging out! We used our Starlink over 100Mps, and our T-Mobile had fair reception. There are also 2 playgrounds at the SP!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Rock Resort & Campground
    June 9, 2024

    Eagle Rock Resort & Campground

    Amazing Area

    Eagle Rock Resort & Campground is amazing. If you are looking for a place to ride trails and relax, this is the place. You could seriously come here multiple times a year and still not see all of the different trails. The site manager, Jeff, and his staff was extremely nice and helpful. Always there to please and help make your experience one to remember. I am not the camping type so the condos they have for rent was perfect for my group. Spacious and clean with everything you need. We even had very comfortable king size bunk beds, never seen anything like it before. Cannot say enough great things about this experience. Definitely worth a stay!!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Patrick’s Point River Camp
    May 26, 2024

    Patrick’s Point River Camp

    A great little getaway spot!

    We will absolutely be back! I’ll be honest, as a visibly queer person with rainbow hair I was a bit nervous about the Bible verses and Christian flag due to past experiences, but Patrick and Angelica were welcoming and friendly the entire time!

    The RV spot with shade was great! It’s right next to the bathroom but everyone is spread out enough it wasn’t an issue at all.

    Strong WiFi, pet friendly, and a beautiful, peaceful spot with very friendly owners!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
    May 18, 2024

    Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    Nice location with lots of things to do

    Great spot. Full hook ups at many spots. Sites are in cul de sacs. Lake is beautiful and really close. Staff is super nice and helpful. Nice playgrounds and pools. WiFi is not currently working. AT&T and Verizon service is good. Lots of wildlife around. Nice hiking trails.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping
    May 13, 2024

    Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping

    Not too shabby for the south

    Lots of lil cozy pull offs on an easy gravel road. Lots of longer term people staying it seemed like (or just really full send camping friends lol). Many fire rings and spots by the lake. Unfortunately the other reviews are right - A decent amount of trash. There are trash cans and porta potties. I’ve seen worse porta potties at festivals but there were a few stinky ones.

  • Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    May 12, 2024

    West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

    Site #2

    We stayed at site #2 which was nice but had soft ground from prior rain (when other sites had already dried up well). There were a lot of headlights on us from traffic entering the campground, even up til MIDNIGHT on Saturday. I would stay here again but would choose a site more towards the backside of the loop for less traffic going by your site

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Road State Park Campground
    May 1, 2024

    Wilderness Road State Park Campground

    Very mixed bag

    This campground had some good features: hookups and bathhouse were good, location is very pretty, staff clearly take good care of things. Mostly older folks mid week so pretty quiet.

    But for some reason there is a path that goes through several campsites. We booked one of these sites without knowing (B12), which meant we had strangers walking through our campsite all the time. Our dogs hated it and so did we! Also sites are close together, most aren’t level, and some are in clear disrepair. They also do a good job cleaning the bathhouses, but they do it from 8-9am which is also when many people are trying to use them.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
    April 11, 2024

    Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

    Depends when you go

    We rented a cabin during the off-season and our cabin was cute - very old fashioned. What we found out quickly that was everything was pretty much closed, including the main lodge restaurant that we had hoped to eat at.

    The indoor pool WAS open and a pretty decent size. Our kids had a blast romping around in it and the next day we hiked one of the Park trails and were able to do some geocaching, which they loved.

    It would be a longish walk to the Lodge pool from the cabins. I don’t know if everyone has a golf cart in the summer, but I imagine it gets packed. There was some really cool larger cabins and at least the section we were in, you had a nice view of the marina.

    We found the view of the lakes beautiful and would absolutely go back a bit more during the season to take advantage of the lake activities. I say that even though we found mice droppings in our kitchen - the staff took care of it right away and gave us a partial refund.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    March 29, 2024

    Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Amazing campground!

    We did a brief overnight stay when passing through the area but will absolutely make a return visit to explore this gem! Our site (D36) was at the end of a loop and was nearly level despite being on the edge of the hilltop. The site was huge, honestly - ample space for our 21’ campervan with an even larger gravel pad adjacent. Clean bathrooms were a short walk away and had ample hot water for showers. We didn’t have time to explore the trails, enjoy the facilities, or take in the sights but will definitely return!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Volunteer Park Family Campground
    December 19, 2023

    Volunteer Park Family Campground

    A quick stay

    The tent sites can be decent or real bad. T9 and T14 were horrible sites at the bottom of a hill where all rainwater runs through. T7 and T8 are ok sites. They are fairly flat.



Guide to Huntsville

Camping near Huntsville, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds, like Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, have numerous trails. One visitor mentioned, "It has many (12) trails and many falls," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Water Activities: At Anchor Down RV Resort, you can rent pontoon boats and enjoy the lake. A family shared, "We rented a golf cart and pontoon boat... Amazing!"
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Bandy Creek Campground are known for their natural beauty. One camper noted, "The park has great natural features and a mining history."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Frozen Head State Park Campground stated, "The restrooms are heated and immaculate."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots. A visitor at Cove Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Roomy sites, quiet, good place for families to gather."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One reviewer at Old Mill Camp and General Store said, "The owners are a really nice couple."

What you should know:

  • Tight Campsites: Some campgrounds have close quarters. A camper at Kentucky Cumberland Falls State Park warned, "Be aware, that the campsites are exactly the length as indicated. Not an inch more!"
  • Limited Cell Service: Many areas have poor cell reception. A visitor at Bandy Creek Campground noted, "We had no T-Mobile service, or satellite service in our vehicle."
  • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds have specific open seasons. For example, Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground is open all year, while others may close during winter.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A parent at Old Mill Camp and General Store said, "The little playground was a blast for the kids."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have food options nearby. A visitor at Anchor Down RV Resort mentioned, "They have a little food truck if you want."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep the kids entertained with games. One camper at Frozen Head State Park Campground noted, "Most sites have cool boulders for kiddos."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Melton Hill Dam Campground mentioned, "The sites dimensions are not the same for every site."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground appreciated, "Full hookups, pool was clean."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before your trip. A camper at West Campground noted, "There were a lot of headlights on us from traffic entering the campground."

Camping around Huntsville, TN, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Huntsville, TN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Huntsville, TN is Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a 4.7-star rating from 40 reviews.

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