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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Grayson Lake

611 Reviews

Grayson Lake State Park Campground permits pets at all 71 campsites with electric and water hookups. The campground maintains a standard leash policy, requiring dogs to be restrained at all times when outside RVs or tents. Sites are spacious with grassy areas suitable for pet exercise, though some campers note the terrain can be quite hilly with many spots not offering ideal tent placement. Clean bathhouses and well-maintained grounds provide a comfortable environment for pets and their owners. The campground is surrounded by wooded areas ideal for short walks, and picnic tables at each site offer convenient outdoor space for campers with dogs.

Trails near Grayson Lake provide excellent opportunities for hiking with pets. The Lick Falls Loop can be accessed directly from the campground and offers a 4.5-mile pet-friendly route through forested terrain. Water-loving dogs have access to the lake at designated areas, though no dedicated dog swimming beaches exist. The campground's location provides convenient access to kayaking spots where dogs can join their owners on water adventures. Campers planning extended stays should note the nearest veterinary services are in Grayson, approximately 10 miles from the campground. Valley Breeze RV Campground and Cabin Creek Camping offer alternative pet-friendly accommodations in the area, with Cabin Creek particularly noted for its quiet, secluded setting while still being close to essential services.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Grayson Lake (82)

    1. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    11 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
    3 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."

    "Spent 2 nights at the Grayson Lake state park campground. The sites were not private but they were spread out nicely so we had plenty of room set up."

    3. Ashland Huntington West KOA

    17 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    12 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. Cabin Creek Camping

    3 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    5 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."

    6. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Adams, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 673-1492

    $18 - $30 / night

    "In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in."

    "It's been a few years since I've visited Yatesville Lake State Park Campgrounds but it used to be a staple of my summer. The campsites are a LONG distance from each other."

    7. Grayson Getaways

    1 Review
    Grayson Lake, KY
    1 mile
    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."

    8. Zilpo Campground

    49 Reviews
    Salt Lick, KY
    31 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."

    9. Falls Campground

    9 Reviews
    Louisa, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 826-0212

    $37 - $72 / night

    "The sites are nice and most have direct access to the creek and beach area. Privately owned so not ruled to death like some state park campgrounds."

    "There's a dollar general at the entrance."

    10. Valley Breeze RV Campground

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

    "Pets allowed (on-leash)."

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  • Cynthia K.
    Jun. 24, 2025

    Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    Very Nice State Park!

    Grayson Lake State Park- East Kentucky. So, we had reservations for Carter Caves, but they canceled on me due to redoing the campground. I was fortunate to find a site at Grayson Lake for Wednesday & Thursday night. 

    This is a very nice campground at a small state park roughly 10 miles from Carter Caves. Most of it is campground & golf course, with 2 trails.

     Grayson Lake has 71 sites with water& electric. There's a dump station. There's 2 playgrounds. 2 bathhouses. They are on the high side of state park clean. I didn't see any spider webs or bugs.

     The area was meticulously mowed & clean- no trash at the site or fire pit. The staff at check were friendly & helpful. 

    We were at site 19 close to the bathhouse. A nice site, but that row had full sun. There were many nice sites, but many had a serious incline. Stay away from site 39 - that has a good view of the wastewater treatment plant!

    Grayson Lake is part of a larger area managed by the US Army Corp of Engineers. There's a lot of boating & fishing. We had a good time & if in the area would stay again!

  • Mike L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    Wonderful campsite in the grayson lake state park

    Spent 2 nights at the Grayson Lake state park campground. The sites were not private but they were spread out nicely so we had plenty of room set up. The hiking trails around the lake were easy to moderate with great views of the lake. It would have been nice to have easier access to the lake, but overall it is a very good location.

  • J
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Bruin Creek

    Bear Creek fishing

    This is a state-run campground aimed at fishing and wildlife (hunting) but within the state park. There are bathrooms and water but not much else. We were fishing Grayson Lake mostly and staying here. Pros: FREE, super simple, golf nearby, nice lake/creek to explore by boat. Cons: open campground is not private and there’s no shade, maybe too simple for some, middle of nowhere (BYO supplies).

  • Melissa W.
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Grayson Lake State Park Campground

    Good location, ok campground

    Negatives: This campground is pretty hilly. Many of the spots don't have a great space for a tent. The flattest spots are in the middle of the circle with an open field behind them (but then you won't have any privacy or tree coverage). Even the RV camping on the inside of the loop across from us had its front tires suspended about a foot in the air to make it level though. Considering the flat spots are very limited, I don't think its a great tent campground and geared more towards RVs. One side of the campground runs against a golf course. If you're tent camping over a weekend, be prepared to have golfers tee-ing off next to you beginning at 7am. On Monday morning, be prepared for them to start mowing at 7am. The opposite side of the campground sits against a tree-line and therefore has much better spots. Many of the picnic tables are in pretty rough shape. The ones that have been replaced were done with the metal style that is dipped in plastic and are much sturdier. Likewise, some of the firepits are in pretty bad shape. I'd recommend having a grill grate with you just in case if you cook over the fire like we do. The firewood that is sold at the campground is kept in a shed but it was very wet, there also aren't any options around for buying wood outside the park. The office is supposed to be open until 6pm but one night it was closed earlier and the camp host wasn't on premises all weekend so we were stuck resorting to finding and burning downfall to get dinner cooked. 

    The positives: Its a good location and there are plenty of kayaking spots on Grayson Lake. Going to "The Grotto" aka Clifty Falls is a must (4.5 mile round trip). The same boat ramp has a decent place to get in and swim. Lick Falls Loop hike can be done from the campground and was nice (4.5 miles). We also kayaked the Southern portion of Grayson Lake in Laurel Gorge and that was much quieter than the Clifty Falls area. The campground bathrooms were clean. Most of the campsites were a decent size.

  • 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.

Guide to Grayson Lake

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Grayson Lake in Kentucky allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends. Here are some excellent choices that cater to both you and your pets.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Grayson Lake

Pet owners like the amenities available

Dog owners appreciate the welcoming environment

  • Ashland Huntington West KOA is known for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a great spot for families traveling with pets.
  • Cabin Creek Camping offers a secluded setting where you can unwind with your pet in a peaceful environment.
  • Blacks Camper Lots provides a quiet and private experience, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle while enjoying time with their furry companions.

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