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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Grahn, KY

638 Reviews

Ashland Huntington West KOA's dog park receives consistently positive reviews from campers with pets. The campground provides full hookup sites accommodating tent camping, RVs, cabins, and glamping options. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground except within the designated dog park area, which campers note is extremely clean and well-maintained. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park also welcome pets with standard leash requirements. Several sites near Grahn, Kentucky are featured on The Dyrt. The Valley Breeze RV Campground maintains strict on-leash policies for all pets and offers basic amenities including electric hookups, water, and sewer connections.

Grayson Lake State Park campground provides spacious sites with level, asphalt pads and clean facilities for pets and their owners. The surrounding area offers numerous pet-friendly hiking trails, particularly in the Daniel Boone National Forest where both Zilpo and Twin Knobs recreation areas accommodate dogs on trails and at campsites. Dogs must be kept leashed at all times on trails and in campgrounds, with typical six-foot leash requirements. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels. The natural terrain provides ample opportunities for dog-friendly water activities at Grayson Lake and Cave Run Lake, where many campsites are situated close to shorelines allowing convenient water access for pets.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Grahn, Kentucky (81)

    1. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 286-4411

    $20 - $120 / night

    "Water was running over the edges of cliffs and boulders throughout the park into the river that flows through the park."

    "Hot dog cave where you have to climb up a tree trunk to get into it. The camping is good. There is a State park general store that sales camping essentials if needed."

    2. Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Grayson Lake, KY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 474-9727

    $30 / night

    "Grayson Lake State Park- East Kentucky. So, we had reservations for Carter Caves, but they canceled on me due to redoing the campground."

    "This stunning Eastern Kentucky State Park offers spectacular views of rock formations, tree lined roads, and a stunning lake."

    3. Ashland Huntington West KOA

    17 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 929-5504

    "Very friendly people and my dog loved the dog park."

    "A good little dog park that was extremely clean, putt putt, and more. I would come back again in the off season just cause we like camping with less crowds."

    4. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Greenup, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 473-7324

    $19 - $44 / night

    "Place is very pet friendly. The people we have met here are great.

    Sites are wide but really close together."

    "* Beautiful area of Kentucky Nice trails and great kayaking"

    5. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 768-2722

    $28 - $94 / night

    "Having recently moved to Kentucky from California was so happy to get to camp in another season besides summer."

    "We brought our small a-frame, kayaks, ez-up, kitchen set up and one of our dogs, Butters, with us for this trip."

    6. Sandy Springs Campground

    34 Reviews
    Stout, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 640-7858

    $35 - $125 / night

    "The only thing you'll hear are barges running up and down the Ohio River and an occasional train over on the Kentucky side."

    "You get to the point that you pick up that distant sound of a barge or a train on the Kentucky side.

    The time and effort from these fine people, shows their commitment!!

    Well done Sandy Springs."

    7. Cabin Creek Camping

    3 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (614) 946-2268

    $38 / night

    "Secluded but close to everything you need.

    Bring a water pressure regulator.

    Bring the kayaks, bikes and easy chairs. Prepare to relax and enjoy yourself."

    8. Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 780-7818

    $31 - $128 / night

    "This drive in camp site is a pay only and it’s best to call a couple weeks before your trip to reserve you spot! You can tent camp, pop up, or set up your pull behind."

    "It is close to the water. We left our boats down on the bank. You have a "private" restroom and shower house. Occasionally you will get a hiker or someone coming through the trails that will use it."

    9. Grayson Getaways

    1 Review
    Grayson Lake, KY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 474-0103

    $35 / night

    "Fantastic campground, quiet, safe, surrounded by woods, clean and nice laundry facilities and bathhouse. Affordable, with electric, water and sewage hookups."

    10. Valley Breeze RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    8 miles
    +1 (606) 474-6779

    "Pets allowed (on-leash)."

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  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Shawnee State Park-Ohio River Campground

    Very Peaceful, Very Clean

    We stayed in Site 09. The sites are spacious with level, asphalted pads. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table.

    Toward the front of the campground is a great splash pad, playground, and dog park, which includes an agility course. These are located away from the RV's; therefore, the campground was very quiet and peaceful.

    Nearby was a marina, fishing access, and an archery range. The surrounding hills are pretty.

    The bath house was clean. A laundry room was available.

    The only drawback was the lack of shade. Because this place is relatively new, in time--as the planted seedlings grow--this problem will lessen.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Large beautiful diverse fun.

    Just a beautiful park. Clean well maintained. Lots of amenities. Paddle boats, marina, 18 hole disc golf, bike park, huge dog park, store,archery range, playground and trails.

  • Cheryl T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2025

    Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park Huntington, WV

    Nice campground train tracks directly next to it

    The campground is small. Has a nice dog park. Pickle ball courts Cafe Sky diving right here. The Ohio river is visible. The only real problem comes with the train tracks right here. The trains are close and do blow their whistle for crossing by the office.

  • Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 11, 2023

    Ashland Huntington West KOA

    Nice Campground Close to Interstate

    KOA Review

    The campground it’s self is very clean and taken care of. We were there in early March with winter temps. The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice. The site could be maintained better ours had lots of tire ruts and fire pit could have been better for the price. Overall it’s a good campground with amenities in great shape. A good little dog park that was extremely clean, putt putt, and more. I would come back again in the off season just cause we like camping with less crowds.

  • Jacqueline H.
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Oasis Point RV Resort & Adventure Lake

    Very peaceful

    Quiet spot next to an industrial area. Nice view of man-made lake with a number of fishing huts for catch-and-release fishing. Pets allowed leashed, with no tie-outs permitted. Helpful owner who escorted us to our campsite with full service hookups but no picnic table or fire ring (some sites had tables). We had a peaceful overnight stay.

  • Wayne H.
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Twin Knobs Recreation Area

    Twin Knobs

    This drive in camp site is a pay only and it’s best to call a couple weeks before your trip to reserve you spot! You can tent camp, pop up, or set up your pull behind. Twin Knobs is very clean and spacious campsites and most are on the water! This campground has basketball courts, a beach area, restrooms and more. Pet friendly but must stay on a leash.

  • Cyndy & Selena R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 27, 2023

    Poppy Mountain Campground

    Off Season-Place to Ourselves

    Got there in April and basically no one was there which was awesome. Although we did lose our long haired cat named Trouble, she has her collar and chip but there were dogs around and she never came back. Attached is a picture. Other than the weather and losing Trouble it was great.

  • Tahnee M.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Valley Breeze RV Campground

    Very cozy/clean RV & camper site

    The folks that run this RV park are very nice and obviously have a lot of pride in their place. Valley Breezy is very well kept and clean. Good amenities- electric/sewer/water hookup. Pets allowed (on-leash).

Guide to Grahn

Camping near Grahn, Kentucky offers access to the Daniel Boone National Forest region, with elevations ranging from 600-1200 feet and a humid continental climate that features warm summers and mild winters. The area includes several recreational lakes within a 30-mile radius, including Cave Run Lake and Grayson Lake, where campers can enjoy both developed campgrounds and more remote camping experiences.

What to do

Cave exploration and guided tours: Carter Caves State Resort Park offers multiple cave systems that provide different experiences. One visitor noted, "There is a water cave where you have to wade through chest deep water to get through it. There are the crawl caves where you are mainly on your knees and belly the entire time." Rangers offer educational tours as well, with one camper recommending you "grab a ranger-guided tour and learn something! Great for the kids!"

Kayaking on Grayson Lake: The waterways near Grahn provide excellent paddling opportunities. At Grayson Lake State Park, one camper described it as "The Place to Kayak!! there's no more need be said. oh I guess I forgot, The place to Hike!" The park's calm waters are ideal for paddlers of all skill levels.

Fishing from shore: Many campsites offer direct lake access for fishing. At Twin Knobs Recreation Area, one camper highlighted that their site "had a short path to the lake, easy access for shore swimming or fishing. Great for kids and adults." The lakes in this region are stocked with bass, catfish, and crappie.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer well-spaced sites with natural screening. According to one camper at Zilpo Campground, "I love Zilpo because of the wooded lots. You don't feel like you are camping on your neighbors. The lots are spread out enough that you have some privacy."

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Campgrounds in the Grahn area consistently receive praise for their upkeep. At Cabin Creek Camping, a visitor noted, "Pat and his wife keep an emaculate campground. One of the best and the price very reasonable." Another visitor called it "a clean and neat campground."

Dog friendly campgrounds near Grahn: Pet owners appreciate the pet-friendly policies at most area campgrounds. Near Grahn, the Ashland Huntington West KOA provides dedicated pet facilities, with one visitor noting, "Nice little place... Great hosts but make sure in your reservation to specify grill or fireplace." Several campgrounds include fenced dog areas or pet-friendly trails.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty or non-existent mobile coverage. At Grayson Lake State Park, one camper mentioned it as a positive feature: "Nice campground with no cell service what-so-ever. We could truly unplug for this camping trip but still have all of the luxuries of non-primitive camping."

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near Grahn operate from April through October. Carter Caves State Resort Park, Grayson Lake State Park, and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park all follow this schedule, typically opening April 1 and closing October 31.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Grahn, KY is Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 46 reviews.

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