Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Paducah, KY

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Paducah, Kentucky (115)

    1. Fern Lake Campground

    15 Reviews
    Paducah, KY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 444-7939

    $45 - $65 / night

    "Located on the edge of Paducah, Kentucky this is the perfect place to stay if you are going to the quilt shows or visiting the National Quilt Museum."

    "This is a convenient and pleasant campground, just off exit 3 on I24 in Paducah. The staff was friendly and walked us to our site and showed us the hookups."

    2. Fort Massac State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Metropolis, IL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 524-4712

    "It is easy access from the highway and a nice quiet spot for the night. There is a new bath house with nice, private bathrooms/shower combinations."

    "Surprisingly quiet surroundings. Well maintained spacious campgrounds for tent and RV. Two short trails and a museum to visit along with some nice views of the Ohio River."

    3. Paducah-Kentucky Lake KOA

    11 Reviews
    Calvert City, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 395-5841

    "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."

    "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."

    4. Hillman Ferry Campground

    37 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    27 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"

    "This campsite is located in beautiful Land Between the Lakes. Many sites are by reservation, but many more are first come first serve. Sites are big and open and some provide views of Kentucky Lake."

    5. Shawnee Forest Campground

    36 Reviews
    Vienna, IL
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 658-0619

    $40 / night

    "We followed our GPS to the clearly marked CG entrance but our GPS showed we still had about a half mile to go."

    "We were driving south on I24 towards Nashville and needed a spot to stop for the night. We booked online and were pleasantly surprised when we arrived."

    6. Duck Creek RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Paducah, KY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 415-0404

    "Sites next to the Hwy are a little loud but all in all, we definitely recommend!!"

    7. Birdsville Riverside RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Smithland, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 928-2772

    $45 - $65 / night

    "We found a jewel of an RV park on the Ohio River in Kentucky. Our campsite was right on the river bank. We enjoyed a quiet and relaxing stay at this wonderful park."

    "All the spots are full hook up and are right next to the river for a great view. It’s very quiet and peaceful. Nice place off the beaten path. All the spots are spaced out too."

    8. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

    13 Reviews
    Gilbertsville, KY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 362-4271

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Set just a few miles off of I-24 in Kentucky, just two miles down the road from the Kentucky dam Village Resort Park, this is a great effort at trying to accommodate campers and RVs who don't want to stay"

    "It's not in the quietest spot but well located to do and see things in the area. There is boating, fishing, swimming and more on Lake Kentucky nearby."

    9. Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    21 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 362-4840

    $20 - $256 / night

    "Canal campground is right on the canal that connects Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake at the north end of Land Between the Lakes."

    "Grand Rivers KY Canal Campground at Barkley Lake COE Site 111 This is a great COE campground located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with views of the Barkley Dam."

    10. Ramp - West Kentucky WMA

    2 Reviews
    Metropolis, KY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 858-1549

    "Although I think there are better places to camp in Kentucky, we definitely enjoyed ourselves. I think it's about WHO you are with and not WHERE you are. My family has a great time anywhere we are."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Paducah, KY

829 Reviews of 115 Paducah Campgrounds


  • Chelsea D.
    Apr. 24, 2020

    Marion Campground & RV Park

    Would come back as a last resort...

    This is a stop-over type of campground. The sites are very close together with no privacy. There are some pull-thru sites, which is convenient. It is right next to interstate 57, so unless you're inside your camper, you'll definitely be listening to the highway. This is a pet-friendly campground, and they have a little dog park. They have a shower/laundry facility which is also convenient, especially if you're out on a big trip. Overall, it's certainly not a bad campground, but the highway noise really bothered us.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Debra G.
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Fern Lake Campground

    Camping Quilter

    Located on the edge of Paducah, Kentucky this is the perfect place to stay if you are going to the quilt shows or visiting the National Quilt Museum. Supplies are just walking distance away and there is a good 24 hour restaurant across the street.

    There are shady pull through sites with full hook ups or tent sites. There is a small stocked lake to fish in. The bathrooms are clean, as is the entire well maintained park.

  • 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.

  • Evelyn R.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Ramp - West Kentucky WMA

    Great place to visit

    My family and I have visited this campground once. Although I think there are better places to camp in Kentucky, we definitely enjoyed ourselves. I think it's about WHO you are with and not WHERE you are. My family has a great time anywhere we are. The one downside to this place was that it was pretty close to the road, so I felt like we could hear all the traffic. The campsites are a little small as well, but we didn't mind. Each campsite has a fire ring and a small picnic table. We found it a little hard to nail down our tent as well. It was a little rocky, so we had to remove the rocks under the tent and use a hammer to get the tent to stay. We enjoyed hiking and some "nature walks." There are so many different birds around that it was fun to bird watch- although I have never done this before! The paths are clear and well marked for hiking. The views were great as well, and the weather was perfect when we went. There is a grocery store right down the road that we stopped at before we got there and loaded up on snacks, water, and stuff to make smores. There isn't much shade, just FYI. We brought some umbrellas which helped. We also brought our hammocks, but there wasn't any trees in our campsite to hook them up. We did bring them on our hikes and were able to put them up and eat some lunch. Another downside is that because the spaces are small, the people next to us were a little loud and stayed up pretty late so we didn't get much sleep. We understand that the summer months can be busy, which means campgrounds are packed. Highly recommend reserving your spot ahead of time.

  • Katrin M.
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

    Campground near the dam.

    We camped here with our pups to see the eclipse in Paducah. The area is not really pretty or scenic. You can walk to the dam from the campground but it's nothing super special to see. There is dead fish laying around everywhere and it also smells like it. The campsites are very confusing. There is no map anywhere, except online. Sometimes you can't even read the numbers on the piles. The bathhouse was pretty ok. It was cleaned daily and always stocked. The water pressure was very low. Our camp host was super awesome and nice. There are also no hiking trails close by. The town of Paducah was worth a visit, otherwise we would not camp there again.

  • Dusti M.
    Aug. 21, 2022

    Lake Glendale Recreation Area

    Amazing place

    We stayed there 1 night after the other place we stayed was a disaster. Very nice park. Very well maintained and taken care of. Lake was nice with large clean and well kept sand beach for $5 a person. They had paddle boats, kayaks for rent as well. $22 for electric sites, a little pricey at $12 for nonelectric primitive sites. They have firewood available for $4 a bundle and ice at $5 a bag. VERY VERY clean and well taken care of bathroom/shower house. Flush toilets and hot water showers. Was very impressed with them, honestly cleaner than most gas station bathrooms! Nicely located with lots of other parks and activities within driving range, like cave-in-rock and the Ohio river. Paducah Kentucky is only about a 30 minute drive where you can get anything you’d need from shopping to eating. The only bad is they only had 1 very small playground located centrally in the campground. We will definitely be staying there more often when we head down to Shawnee National Forrest.

  • M
    Mar. 25, 2024

    Fern Lake Campground

    Friendly, well kept, just off I24

    This is a convenient and pleasant campground, just off exit 3 on I24 in Paducah. The staff was friendly and walked us to our site and showed us the hookups. He gave us a lovely spot in the shade by the little lake. Have not used the showers yet so can't comment on that. We stayed on a Sunday night. The park was about half full. Seems to be a nice quiet family place. 

    They are across the street from a Mexican restaurant. There is a liquor store next door. Other businesses nearby.

    Noise from the nearby traffic may bother some, but we didn't mind it and it was not loud enough to hear inside our RV.

    It is a good place for us to stop on our way from MN to visit friends in FL. Also convenient for visiting the National Quilting Museum. We will stop here again.


Guide to Paducah

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Paducah, Kentucky, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities for a memorable outdoor experience.

Tips for camping with dogs near Paducah

Dog owners appreciate the spacious sites and amenities

  • Campers at Cypress Lakes RV Park enjoy level gravel sites with concrete patios, making it easy for pets to roam comfortably.
  • The well-maintained facilities at Duck Creek RV Park ensure a clean and welcoming environment for both you and your pet.
  • With a small lake for fishing and a playground for kids, Birdsville Riverside RV Park offers a fun atmosphere for families traveling with pets.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great activities

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Paducah, KY is Fern Lake Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.

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