Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cadiz, KY

Lake Barkley State Resort Park's pet-friendly campsites feature water and electric hookups with most sites situated on steep slopes requiring significant leveling materials. Both tent and RV campers with dogs can enjoy the shaded sites and access to the lakefront areas. Hurricane Creek Campground allows pets at all its sites, with many waterfront spots available on a first-come basis. The campgrounds in the Land Between The Lakes recreation area provide picnic tables, fire rings, and trash disposal services, making extended stays with pets comfortable. Pets must remain leashed throughout these facilities, with designated areas for waste disposal. Several campgrounds including KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point accommodate pets in their cabin rentals alongside traditional camping options. Most sites are partially shaded, offering relief for dogs during hot summer months.

Dog-friendly trails throughout the Land Between The Lakes area connect many of these campgrounds, providing excellent exercise opportunities for pets. The nearby Elk and Bison Prairie offers a unique wildlife viewing experience accessible to visitors with pets who remain in vehicles. Waterfront campsites allow easy lake access for dogs who enjoy swimming, with Hurricane Creek particularly noted for its quiet shoreline perfect for pet recreation. The campgrounds typically maintain quiet hours that help prevent excessive barking disturbances. Most camping areas lack dedicated dog parks, so owners should plan for on-leash exercise along campground roads and trails. Basic pet supplies can be found at camp stores in some facilities like Energy Lake Campground, though comprehensive veterinary services require a drive to Cadiz. Cadiz Cracker Barrel offers overnight RV parking that welcomes pets for travelers needing a convenient stopover before heading to full-service campgrounds.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cadiz, Kentucky (99)

    1. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-1131

    $17 - $25 / night

    "Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping."

    "the staff was helpful and friendly. the park had a great beach area. make sure you have extension cords and hoses as the utilities are positioned in between two sites. i only gave it 4 stars because of"

    2. Hurricane Creek

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 522-8821

    $16 - $32 / night

    "This was a great location b/c it was quiet, waterfront and has great amenities (fire ring with grill, electricity, water, dump station, trash dumpster, dry firewood for purchase)."

    "Hurricane Creek is off of Rt 274 in Kentucky on the east side of Land Between The Lakes."

    3. Energy Lake Campground

    19 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2270

    "Energy Lake is in Land Between the Lakes (LBL) and is ideal for nature viewing, hiking, swimming and hanging out by the camp fire."

    "We have two small kids and were with family (in adjacent D4) so we really hoped for a site with flat space for the kids to play in, but there was absolutely no grassy area."

    4. KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    14 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 522-3762

    "Love that it’s dog friendly. Very clean and updated with more improvements in the works. Looking forward to visiting again this summer!"

    "You can't beat having a lake next to you while you are camping. This is something my family and I always look for when we are camping. Water is always a great place to entertain the kids and family."

    5. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Dawson Springs, KY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 797-3421

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Pennyrile Forest State Park off Ky69 outside Dawson Springs, Ky. A newer trail Pennyrile Nature Trail is 13.5 mile long hiking trail, from Dawson Springs to the park."

    "SOME PLACES U GO DOGS ACTING CRAZY,KIDS EVERYWERE..LOUD MUSIC .OR PEOPLE ITS REALLY A GREAT PLACE .STAFF IS GREAT .CLEAN BATHROOMS .NICE CAMP SITES ."

    6. Hillman Ferry Campground

    37 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    "Hillman Ferry is the northernmost full service campground in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area and is an excellent base camp for exploring the LBL and other recreation opportunities in"

    "Lakeside sites. Great place if you have a boat or kayaks. Clean bathrooms. We stayed five days and would come back."

    7. Taylor Bay Campground

    8 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    13 miles
    +1 (800) 525-7077

    $10 / night

    "Off the beaten path in Land Between the Lakes (LBL), Taylor Bay is backcountry camping at its best."

    "I often camped here when I wanted something mildly primitive but still somewhat accessible not completely away from all people."

    8. Energy Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2270

    "Access to the lake is great. Electric and fire ring at each site. The first night we were here a family set up nearby and let their dog run loose and their kids were screaming the entire time."

    "Energy Lake campground is well planned, the staff are amazing, and with a little planning, the best option for affordable camping that puts you on a small natural preserve lake perfect for kayaking and"

    9. Old Boy Scout Campground

    5 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    12 miles

    "It’s a nice little finger of land that has water all around. There is space for several tents and you could find spots for hammocks in the nearby tree line. This place has no amenities."

    "Right on the water and only one other spot near us. Very quit!!!"

    10. Cravens Bay - LBL Lake Access

    7 Reviews
    Kuttawa, KY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    "Tucked away on an old dead end road (Forrest Service Rd 118), Craven's Bay campground is remote back country camping, right on the lake, but far away from any visitor attraction in Land Between the Lakes"

    "This gem in the Land Between the Lakes Rec area is a great spot to set up camp if you don’t mind the lack of showers."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Cadiz, KY

604 Reviews of 99 Cadiz Campgrounds


  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2017

    Prizer Point Marina & Resort

    No Yogi

    Prizer Point KOA and Marina is your basic camp away from home with all those modern conveniences.

    Water all around (peninsula) so water sports of course. A swimming pool, playground, bouncy/jumpy thing, pedal car area, dog park, the list goes on.

    The Rv style sites were very well situated on the water side loop, realize there is not much privacy. The primitive camp area looked a little frolorn and long in the grass, plus it is a walk to entertainment and the water. There is new construction going on, so reservation maybe easier to get. And there you are , Reserve ahead for prime locations, they are booked through August on the weekends.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2018

    RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

    Clean and nice

    Lady running the place was friendly and helpful. Park was very very clean. Bathrooms were very clean and showers had locking stall doors. Play area, pool and dog park. Site pretty level. Quiet

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2019

    Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA

    Not a typical KOA

    As KOAs go, this is one of The nicer ones! There is actually grass, not gravel, around the sites. There are trees and flowers and it is quite pleasant. With KOA you expect water, electric and sewer hookups. Clean shower/bathroom facilities and usually a pool. This place has that. Along with a small store, fishing lake, propane filling station. A dog park would be nice for the pups, but the do have a large grass area for walking them on lead. Internet connection is spotty! The spaces are a little close, but not as bad as some, and we were on an end site, so we had more room.

  • Donna B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 20, 2023

    Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA

    Very nice little KOA

    We only stayed one night but staff was very pleasant and sites are reasonable size. There is a nice dog park with disposable bags. Our site overlooks a nice little pond. There is a clean laundry facility and heated restroom and showers. We did not need to use the facilities so I cannot comment on those. Campground is easily accessible from I24. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Shy-Anne W.
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Piney Campground

    Nice!

    Nice campground. Clean, pet friendly. A lot of sites! Access to lakes. Saw a lot of wildlife for such a big campground with lots of people traffic.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2024

    Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney

    Okay for a Short Stay

    The campground(CG) is easy to get to off I-24. We checked in and proceeded unescorted to site 22 with FHUs. The utilities are centered on the gravel pad and it was nice to have two sewer holes as our rig has two black tanks. We needed to flush each tank well, as we were heading to our home base near St. Louis. The water pressure was good at 50 psi and we got 3 bars 5G. There are a lot of mature trees so satellite may be iffy. We did not put out our Starlink for this one-night stay. Their free WiFi was okay. They accommodate both short stays, transient workers, and permanent parties. Not sure we’d call this place a“resort,” but they do have a small dog park, pool, laundry, dump station, and propane fills. This was our second time overnighting at this park. The first time we were closer to the interstate and this time we were at the front of the CG. It did not matter as this CG has the most interstate noise of any we’ve stayed.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2018

    Sugar Bay Campground

    Call of the wild

    Ranger Review: Renogy Backpack at Sugar Bay dispersed campground(dc), Land Between The Lakes(LBL), Ky

    Campground Review: Sugar Bay dc is cement picnic tables and fire rings strategically placed throughout the woods adjacent a boat ramp at the end of forest road(FR)140.

    There is a porta-john near the lake level sites and a pit toilet near the hill side sites. You can also set up camp in several mowed areas in the same area as long as you have your annual dispersed permit ($30 a year).

    No frills camping at its best to include a few locals who look like they live in them there woods ;)

    1st night we were there, after we had been asleep for about an hour the local coyotes announced their presence with a rather loud and nearby chorus of howls. Which was then answered on the far side of our campsite by more coyotes. Needless to say the dogs were quite vocal in their reply. We could hear (between dog barks) the pack moving on the hillside above us. I kept a careful eye on the smaller dogs when we went out to pee during the night. The following nights as the campsite filled with other campers we did not hear the coyotes again.

    The LBL North/South trail meanders through the area and can easily be found off the side of FR140 about 1/4 mile up from the dc. The trail crosses the gravel road and currently is detoured from it’s original route. The N/S Trail runs the length of LBL from Kuttawa, Ky area to the South end near Dover, Tn. It would be a good practice trail for through hikers.

    Also in the area is the Turkey Bay OHV Area and the Wranglers Campground. An off-road vehicle and horseback riders idea of a fun place to spend the weekend. Both with campgrounds and inclusive trails.

    And of course there are the water sports on the lake. Another nice feature in the Sugar Bay dc is the ability to anchor your watercraft right next to your campsite after you put in at the boat ramp.

    Golden Pond visitors center offers planetarium programs and there is an Elk and Bison observation area along the Trace which runs the length of LBL.

    Cadiz, Ky is about a 15 mile drive down 68/80 if you want a taste of the local cuisine and Kentucky small town flavor. Ferrell’s Famous Burgers and Antiques are a few of the attractions.

    Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I am given the opportunity to review products while camping. The Renogy Backpack https://www.renogy.com/I received is an innovative take on solar power collection.

    The main attraction being the solar panel which is attached via zipper to the front of the pack. HOLD ON though , this solar panel can be zipped completely off, flipped over, and zipped back on. Effectively protecting it and giving you access to another small front pocket.

    So that being said….

    PROS: 1. It’s a solar panel w/USB port for electronic charging

    2. It has plenty of pockets for your electronics

    3. The solar panel is detachable and when detached it still has a zipper compartment that can hold your electronics

    CONS: 1. The backpack is more Urban jungle then Outdoor enthusiasts designed

    2. As with any solar unit direct sunlight is the optimal charging environment....not always conducive for electronics, a power charger makes more sense.

    3. That’s all I got right now

    This would not be a Backpack I pack up and run into the woods with , that being said I would pack it up and run all over town and college with it and will.

  • Ines  M.
    Jun. 9, 2019

    Hurricane Creek

    Best for Boating & Fishing

    This was a great location b/c it was quiet, waterfront and has great amenities (fire ring with grill, electricity, water, dump station, trash dumpster, dry firewood for purchase). The only thing missing was hiking trails. We rented site #27 and it was perfect. We hung out hammock between 2 trees over the water and relaxed by the waters edge. There was a playground for the kids to play at and we drove to nearby Land between the Lakes, Cadiz and Lake Barkley surroundings for geocaching. I recommend visiting the nearby Elk & Bison Prairie for $5/vehicle. We didn’t see elk that day but we saw a group of bison which was really cool.

  • Staci R.
    Aug. 14, 2016

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    Lake Barkley State Resort Park Camping

    Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping. The resort amenities and features are all accessible through short hikes via well marked and maintained trails, or by vehicle roads. The resort sponsors many amenities, such as an indoor pool, family activities, gym, tennis courts, hiking trails, horseback riding, golf... it is a resort, after all. Within 10 miles of Cadiz, which hosts grocery stores, general merchandise stores, restaurants, small businesses and family activities.


Guide to Cadiz

If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Cadiz, Kentucky, there are several pet-friendly campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities and activities to make your stay enjoyable.

Tips for camping with dogs near Cadiz

  • At Hillman Ferry Campground, pets are welcome, and the spacious sites allow for plenty of room to roam.
  • Energy Lake Campground features a serene environment perfect for relaxing walks with your dog along the lake.
  • Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, as some campgrounds, like Hurricane Creek, do not have markets on-site.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

  • At Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, you can enjoy hiking trails that are dog-friendly, allowing your pet to explore the great outdoors.
  • Sugar Bay Campground offers a beautiful swimming area where you can take a dip with your dog on hot days.
  • For a more adventurous outing, Taylor Bay Campground provides access to boating and fishing, making it a fun spot for you and your pet to enjoy water activities together.

Dog-friendly amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • Kenlake State Resort Park has well-maintained facilities, including picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a cozy evening with your pet.
  • At Nickell Branch Campground, you’ll find a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of space for your dog to play and explore.
  • Bumpus Mills features a quiet setting with ample room for pets to roam, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cadiz, KY is Lake Barkley State Resort Park with a 4-star rating from 19 reviews.

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