Dog-Friendly Camping near Pewee Valley, KY

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    Louisville South KOA welcomes pets at all campsites with designated pet areas throughout the grounds. This established campground accommodates tent camping, RVs, cabins, and glamping options while maintaining strict leash requirements for all animals. Charlestown State Park Campground features spacious sites with natural grasses between them, offering plenty of room for campers with pets to spread out. The concrete pads and full hookups make longer stays comfortable for RV campers traveling with animals. Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground allows pets at its tent and RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Bathrooms remain consistently clean at most pet-friendly facilities, though several campgrounds implement quiet hours to minimize disruption from barking.

    Multiple hiking trails throughout the area accommodate dogs on leashes, with Rose Island trail at Charlestown State Park providing both exercise opportunities and historical interest for campers with pets. The Ohio River Greenway path extends 7 miles from Jeffersonville to New Albany with a bike/pedestrian bridge connecting to Louisville's riverside trail system, perfect for morning walks with dogs. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground offers water access and is open seasonally from April through mid-December. Several campgrounds provide firewood on-site, eliminating the need to transport wood that could potentially harbor invasive species. Most facilities maintain standard pet policies including waste cleanup requirements, with dedicated trash receptacles available at Louisville South KOA and Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Pewee Valley (62)

      1. Charlestown State Park Campground

      4.5(38)13mi from Pewee Valley186 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We liked that the park had small walk trails within the campground with direct routes to the comfort station, and lights at the start of the path to identify it."

      "The spots were decently spaced out, the bathrooms are clean, and there are some hiking trails from the campground."

      from $40 - $50 / night

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      2. Lake Shelby Campground

      3.5(14)15mi from Pewee Valley15 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lots of mud still around the camp sites. A nice parking lot in front of sites to back your rig up. Pads are small in length so be aware of that when it mentions it on the website."

      "RV sites and tent sites lakeside. Fishing, ducks. $5 swimming pool nearby. $20/night tents. Showers and restrooms. Nice parks nearby for equestrian, playground, disk golf course."

      from $20 - $30 / night

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      3. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

      4.3(29)24mi from Pewee Valley75 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake."

      "Better if you have a boat ( or rent one at the marina across the lake) good access to the lake, gets busy in the summer. Stores in decent proximity off property. Can get loud at times."

      from $24 - $50 / night

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      4. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

      4.3(18)22mi from Pewee ValleyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Having lived 62 years in Kentucky, less than twenty minutes from the Jeff. Forest, leaving to explore USA, then returning to my home state allows me a unique point of view."

      "Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."

      from $15 - $30 / night

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      5. Louisville South KOA

      3.5(24)24mi from Pewee ValleyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers."

      "Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville."

      6. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

      4.0(20)23mi from Pewee Valley225 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."

      "Great sites close to the lake"

      from $40 - $69 / night

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      7. Louisville North Campground

      2.9(7)15mi from Pewee ValleyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "If you are looking to be close to downtown Louisville, this is the campground for you. The staff was super nice and the location is very convenient for getting downtown."

      from $40 - $45 / night

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      8. Hones Pointe Campground

      4.9(7)18mi from Pewee Valley24 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Offering beautiful scenery, this is a great place to get away from it all."

      "Great location. Very very friendly staff with special giveaways lol. Will return if in the area."

      from $25 - $200 / night

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      9. Add-More Campground

      2.7(7)15mi from Pewee ValleyRVs, Tents

      "Close to shopping and restaurants. We will stay here again when back in the Louisville area."

      10. Clifty Falls State Park Campground

      4.0(46)31mi from Pewee Valley162 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Most of the sites border wooded areas, so they are in the open. Great access to the hiking trails, and the nice lodge for those who may want to check-in to a room or enjoy the indoor pool."

      "The water was down a bit so the falls were not very large but the trails were really great! It was hot (July) and the wooded hiking trails helped keep us comfortable."

      from $20 - $42 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pewee Valley, KY

    548 Reviews of 62 Pewee Valley Campgrounds


    • C
      Jul. 9, 2019

      Louisville South KOA

      Nice

      There was lots to do at this KOA. There was corn hole, ladder ball, pool, walking trails, access to the river, cat fish pond, small dog park, and washers & dryers. You could bring your RV, travel trailer, tent camp, or rent a cabin. I’m sure I’m forgetting something. The spots were close together. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The park was clean and well maintained.

    • Tonya D.
      Aug. 12, 2019

      Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

      Quiet, bathrooms lacking.

      We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake. You can also rent boats there as well. The bathrooms in my opinion needed a major cleaning. They were nice just not very clean. We most likely won’t visit here again but was nice to hit a Kentucky campground. I have found that camping in Kentucky is much cheaper than in Indiana. Definitely worth a checkout.

    • Amanda W.
      Aug. 1, 2025

      Elkhorn Creek RV Park

      Nice location, friendly staff

      Make sure you take the exit they tell you & do NOT follow gps or you’ll go down a long country road. Nice little family owned campground on Elkhorn Creek. Convenient to Frankfort, Georgetown & Lexington. Waterfront sites available, many concrete sites & some gravel sites. From what I hear, they have made many improvements and continue to do so. I believe most sites are full hookup & they are building cute little pergolas on several sites. I had a long, gravel pull thru site. Barely any room on the camp side but both ends were roomy. Cute little general store & a very clean little laundry building w/a change machine. Fire rings on all sites that I saw. I believe there are 2 play areas for kids & a pool. There is a dog park w/a side for large dogs & small dogs. It was shaded and had seating. Convenient to several distilleries including Buffalo Trace & Woodford Reserve. There’s a place nearby that rents kayaks and canoes. They have entertainment & a food truck on weekends.

    • Lisa M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Apr. 10, 2024

      Louisville South KOA

      Great place to stay

      The staff are super helpful. The site we had was for a 38’ RV. Full hookups, dog park, lots of places to walk, even trails. We had a great stay here and will most likely come back next time we’re near Louisville.

    • Whistle P.
      May. 3, 2023

      Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground on the Kentucky River

      Waterfall and trails are nice, but the sites aren’t level

      The sites here are not level. We used our normal 2x green blocks for the Jack, but needed all 10 of our leveling blocks, plus 8 paving stones to get the appropriate height.

      Despite advertising, there is no dog park. There are a ton of dogs, so this would’ve been nice.

      The river and waterfall makes it feel like a tranquil place. The walking trail by the river is nice, we walked it almost every day.

      Live music and food trucks every Saturday are a nice touch!

    • Kelsie E.
      Oct. 16, 2021

      Buffalo Trace Park

      Great lake view

      The sites are well-spaced and there’s a beautiful lake where you can kayak, canoe, fish, let your dog swim, etc. Disc golf is the big activity at this park. Awesome walking path and a petting zoo. The park is exceptionally clean. Sites on the lake view side are noisy due to traffic on the highway.

    • J
      Jun. 2, 2025

      Follow The River RV Resort

      Great stay

      Very friendly staff. The bathrooms having regular working toilets and showers. The bathrooms are very nice. There is a pool, volleyball courts and a dog park. It is hot in June, so bring a canopy if your RV doesn’t have one.

    • s
      Aug. 20, 2022

      Scottsburg/Raintree Lake KOA

      Still developing

      Owners are fantastic. They will get to a 5 as they continue their hard work making it an awesome place. New owners took over 4 months ago. They have many activities (was yogi bear till it was sold) put put, bowling, chess, volleyball, fishing. Dog park, Play ground was nicely done. Lake has lots of algae. Pool is brand new. It is by highway however, that did not bother us personally. I will visit again and would consider seasonal. Service id rate them a 5. Wonderful people and the place as much potential.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Feb. 1, 2026

      Bourbon Springs RV Resort

      New Campground with a Lot of Promise

      We received an information email the day before prior to arrival with general info and wifi password plus how to pre check in. The morning of arrival, we received another email with specific instructions to not trust GPS and follow their instructions. Our Trip Wizard and Waze GPS instructions actually brought us right to the campground  (CG). Since we had pre checked in, we were instructed in the directions email to go directly to deluxe pull-through site 78, where our welcome package would be in the electrical box. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ toy hauler and F450. Not sure why this is a deluxe site as its gravel with a picnic table and portable fire pit? The utilities were more towards the front of the pad with no issues reaching the connections. It was a nice touch to see a small cement circle pad on the sewer connection. This is a new CG, so amenities like the laundry and gift shop were not opened yet. Water pressure was good. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 3 bars 5G on T-Mobile. We used our T-Mobile Internet versus Starlink. It would not have been an issue to use satellite as there are no mature trees in the campground. They have one large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog area. The dog park slopes down a hill and connects with a fence that goes around the property. Do not throw small balls down the hill as they can go through the fence and there’s no way to recover the ball due to no openings/gates near by to get to the back of the dog park. There’s also a smaller fenced dog area near the front of the CG. Great customer service before and during our stay.


    Guide to Pewee Valley

    Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Pewee Valley, Kentucky, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

    Tips for camping with dogs near Pewee Valley

    • Ensure your pet is comfortable with the camping environment by visiting the well-reviewed Charlestown State Park Campground, which offers spacious sites and plenty of trails for exploration.
    • Bring along essentials like water bowls and leashes, especially when visiting Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground, where pets are welcome and can enjoy the scenic surroundings.
    • Keep your dog entertained with hiking and swimming opportunities at Deam Lake State Rec Area, known for its beautiful lake and nature center.

    Pet-friendly campgrounds include

    • Louisville South KOA, which features a dog park and various activities for kids, making it a great family-friendly option.
    • Guist Creek Marina & Campground offers a peaceful setting with a playground and well-maintained facilities, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your pet.
    • Hones Pointe Campground is a secluded spot with generous amenities and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for enjoying nature with your dog.

    Pet owners like the amenities offered

    • At Add-More Campground, guests appreciate the clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a convenient stop for pet owners.
    • Brooks Mobile & RV Park is praised for its spacious sites and well-kept grounds, providing a safe environment for pets to roam.
    • The Jefferson Memorial Forest Campground features beautiful trails and a tranquil setting, perfect for long walks with your furry companion.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Pewee Valley, KY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pewee Valley, KY is Charlestown State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 38 reviews.

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