The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Fort Payne, Alabama

The owner has built a roomy concrete pad in a field beside their house (40' away). The pad has 50a service and a sewer dump. Of note: The property is at the end of a narrow paved street which culminates in a small cul de sac. One must be creative about backing through the wide gate because of the close proximity. Once through the gate, aligning onto the pad is easy. I have a 20' F350 crew cab long bed with a 20' Airstream travel trailer and it was no problem backing through the gate for me. The pad is also situated beneath high tension power lines. The owner said it makes some people uncomfortable, so one has to think about that. About the owner... She is just the sweetest, kindest, nicest welcoming person you could ever meet!

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Emily

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Graveyard Homestead

We had the best time here! 🌄 Shay and Ken were so welcoming, and my kids had a blast hanging out with their kids — it felt like one big family. Waking up to the rooster crowing was such a cool experience, and my boys loved exploring (so much to see, especially up at the top of the property 👀). We got to feed the ducks, chickens, and goats — and omg, the tacos… totally made the night 🌮💯 Also at the top of the property is more 🪦graves which made this “spooky” trip awesome for our little ones! Graves dated back to the 1800’s!! We had such an amazing experience! Def. Will be back! 🫶

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Brian

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

8 nights at Yeti Acres

We spent a full week at Yeti Acres, and it was exactly the kind of escape we needed — quiet, convenient, and truly cared for. From the moment we arrived, host Cayman made us feel welcome. He greeted us with delicious, homemade local treats — perfect after a long drive — and his warm hospitality set the tone for the entire stay. The campsite itself was superb. The concrete pad is a newer build (50 × 70 ft, as noted on the listing), spotless, level, and generously sized. We set up our tow‑behind camper right on it — no worries about mud, grass, dirt, or soggy shoes (especially after a rainy week). It took a lot of stress off setting up and breaking down. Although the access roads are a bit winding, that’s part of the charm — you feel tucked away and off the beaten path, yet you’re only 2–3 miles from everything you need: downtown Chattanooga, the North Shore, restaurants, shops, and attractions. We hardly saw other people—aside from the mail and trash crews and one distant neighbor—so it felt very peaceful and secure. The surrounding lawn was well‑maintained, and with the mild climate at the time of year we visited, it all just came together beautifully. If you’re traveling solo or as a smaller group and want a semi-private, quiet spot with excellent utility hookups—this is as good as it gets so close to the city. Note: If you’re expecting the buzz of a busy state campground or lots of neighbor interaction, this might feel quieter than you'd expect.

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Marloes

August 2025

22 ft Class A

With kids

1 night at Yeti Acres

Cayman is a lovely person. We had a real Chattanooga welcome. Never met anyone that is so generous to strangers. She has a real nice place for hipcampers to get a full hook-up. When you have a big RV (or Tow) bring your driving skills!

Halie

May 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Yeti Acres

The site was super easy to get to. They had the gate open and ready, helped me back in, and provided my one year old with toys to play with outside. The recommendations from the food to activities to do were spot on. 10/10 would recommend

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Tim

May 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Yeti Acres

We would rate Cayman as a five-star host. We also think the actual RV site was very clean and efficient with all utilities. Our hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable and content. The hosts communication skills kept us up to date on all conditions. We enjoyed Cayman's fresh venison tacos and made sure we purchased fresh eggs out of their hen house. Very close proximity to Chattanooga with lots to do for an extended stay.