Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cumberland, KY
Kingdom Come State Park Campground permits dogs at all seven primitive tent sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food storage. The campground features clean restrooms with running water in the sinks but no showers or water hookups. Pets must remain leashed throughout the park's hiking trails and common areas. The campsites are primitive with no running water for drinking, though rangers often provide firewood free of charge. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground in nearby Big Stone Gap also welcomes pets with full hookup sites alongside the South Fork Powell River. The bathrooms at both locations are regularly maintained, with Jessie Lea's facilities described as pristine by visitors.
Hiking trails near Kingdom Come State Park offer multiple pet-friendly options, including the popular Raven Rock trail leading to a 450-foot granite formation with panoramic mountain views. Campers should be aware of black bear activity in the area and follow proper food storage protocols to protect pets and wildlife. The campground's quiet, remote setting makes it ideal for dogs sensitive to noise, though sites lack privacy as they're positioned between access roads. The South Fork Powell River at Jessie Lea provides water access for dogs who enjoy swimming. Carr Creek State Park Campground, about 30 miles north, offers additional pet-friendly options with larger, more private sites and lake access via multiple trails, though the numerous steps down to the beach area can be challenging with pets.
