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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Russellville, KY

494 Reviews

Lake Malone State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its grounds with trails specifically suited for dog walking. Dogs must remain leashed at all times while on the property. The park maintains clean facilities and well-kept grounds according to visitor reports, with the camp hosts described as friendly and helpful to pet owners seeking advice about the best trails. Dad's Bluegrass Campground offers pet-friendly accommodations with full hookups and pull-through sites making it convenient for RV travelers with animals. The grounds were very well maintained with extremely nice staff who accommodate pet owners. Both campgrounds provide picnic tables at most sites and fire rings for evening relaxation with your pet.

Spring Creek Campground requires verification of dog breeds before booking, as certain breeds are not permitted on the property. Despite this restriction, the campground offers a serene setting next to a creek where pets can enjoy the natural surroundings. Red River Valley provides excellent dispersed camping options where pets can explore more freely, with campers able to select spots throughout the property based on their preference for proximity to facilities. The surrounding area features multiple hiking trails accessible to leashed dogs. Bowling Green KOA features dedicated pet-friendly cabins and tent sites with convenient pet waste stations. Weather considerations include hot summers where shade becomes essential for pets, and spring conditions when trails may be muddy after rainfall, requiring extra cleanup for dogs before returning to tents or cabins.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Russellville, Kentucky (57)

    1. RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

    25 Reviews
    Clarksville, TN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 774-7901

    $49 - $75 / night

    "Play area, pool and dog park. Site pretty level. Quiet"

    "If only Clarksville wasn’t so close to the highway... great location, much shade, good distance between rigs, level gravel pads... great public areas, very hospitable staff.... just a bit noisy from the"

    2. Bowling Green KOA

    19 Reviews
    Bowling Green, KY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 843-1919

    "Pet friendly with dog park for off-leash use. If ever that way again, will definitely us. 30 minites from Mammoth Cave."

    "The Bowling Green KOA, Ky is located on the outskirts of Bowling Green near the I65 and Natcher interchange. You can actually see the back end of the campground from the ramp that connects the two."

    3. Lake Malone State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Dunmor, KY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 657-2111

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Nice lake, boat ramp very accessible, somewhat limited parking. Out of the way (as in not close to the interstate) , nice clean areas, picturesque:)"

    "While we haven't camped overnight yet, my husband and I frequent Lake Malone State Park to hike the trails."

    4. Dad's Bluegrass Campground

    6 Reviews
    Franklin, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 253-5191

    $30 - $45 / night

    "While visiting family in Scottsville we were in need of a close by RV park for our 40’ rig. This was the perfect spot for us."

    "A lot of people pull in for the night since it's right off the highway and behind a Pilot/Flying J, but it was still quiet."

    5. Red River Valley

    1 Review
    Adams, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 696-2768

    $10 - $50 / night

    "You can pick any spot throughout the property, close to the restroom and facilities, or far. It's super laid back."

    6. Spring Creek Campground

    6 Reviews
    Clarksville, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 648-0280

    $26 - $44 / night

    "Make sure to ask about what breeds of dogs they allow. Couldn’t stay due to my German Shepherd mix. Really wanted to though. Gave it 4 stars for the set up. Cozy little place next to a creek."

    "Hear a little bit of highway noise but the beauty and peace far outweighed that."

    7. Nashville KOA Resort

    38 Reviews
    Nashville, TN
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-0282

    "Nice and quiet, adequate shade during the day, and right next to the dog park! 5 bars of 5Ge on AT&T and the campground WiFi was good enough to get some work done."

    "Family and pet friendly with plenty of walking space, playground and multiple fenced in areas for the dogs to play off leash. 20/30/50 amp power, water and sewer hookups at most sites."

    8. Baileys Point

    34 Reviews
    Lucas, KY
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 622-6959

    $22 - $50 / night

    "The sites are sit up so there is a view of the lake from most of the sites and the site are fairly large."

    "It's one of the few in the state where you can camp near the water and keep your kayaks or boat within a quick stroll."

    9. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

    17 Reviews
    Goodlettsville, TN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 420-6036

    "There’s a train that passes by on the nearby track a couple of times a day, but it was never super early or late and didn’t bother us at all."

    "The Grand Ole RV Resort is a nice park to stay in near all the fun and sightseeing of Nashville, Tennessee. The campground is very tidy and well-kept."

    10. Nolin Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Sweeden, KY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 286-4240

    $27 - $45 / night

    "Near Brownsville, Ky and a little off the beaten path. But definitely worth a visit or two."

    "This lakeside getaway is one that will keep us coming back!! If you've never been to Kentucky...this will keep you coming back to the Bluegrass to camp for years to come!"

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  • britni M.
    Mar. 10, 2024

    Bowling Green KOA

    Everything we needed

    Great pull through spots. Every ammenity needed. Pet friendly with dog park for off-leash use. If ever that way again, will definitely us. 30 minites from Mammoth Cave.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Bowling Green KOA

    Why would I pay that much?!

    My brother visits KOA’s all the time for camping. Me, not so much. I have a hard time paying $40 for a tent site when I can camp for free or under $20. The Bowling Green KOA, Ky is located on the outskirts of Bowling Green near the I65 and Natcher interchange. You can actually see the back end of the campground from the ramp that connects the two. My first thought when considering a stay.
    I spoke with two of the very friendly and helpful ladies in the office and got a plethora of information. So much so that I’m sure I’ll forget some of it, but here goes;) So first with your fee you recieve (you and all your group) a free game of Minature Golf a day. Next there is wifi and cable available. There is a swimming pool on site and two pay lakes with paddle boats. A dog park and short trail. Depending on the month you visit there are also special incentives to stay an extra night. In May some of your fee is donated to Camp. With a KOA card there are special incentives too and you earn points with every stay. So, all that being said I did purchase a KOA card. Though this is not my favorite type of camping it will come in handy on an upcoming trip and when I camp with my brother ;) I was pleasantly surprised that the interstate noise was mostly not noticiple. There are plenty of trees that help block the noise and offer a lot of shade. We were in a busier site at the end of Abby Dr but it was an easy walk to the two small “lakes“( more like ponds ) and the dog park and showerhouse (with dogwash station) were a short walk away. Not much else to do but a fun enough spot for younger kids. ( no “bears“ to take photos with) and not as many special activities as some other theme campgrounds. This is a nice older campground, worth a night or two visit to get away from the grind for a bit.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Bowling Green KOA

    Nice KOA

    This KOA was easy to find by following our GPS. We checked in about 45 minutes prior to their 1:00 PM check in time and they didn’t even mention us being early. We decided we didn’t need an escort to our site as it was near the office. We proceeded to deluxe-patio pull-through site H-4 with FHUs. The utilities were nicely placed in the middle of the pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. This site has plenty of shade as does most sites in the campground (CG) due to mature trees, so we did not put out Starlink. We got 4 bars LTE on Verizon and used our MiFi versus Starlink. Site H-4 has a utility box on the yard side, so we had extra space between the adjacent site. They have a decent sized dog park with an agility set up. This KOA has a lot of amenities and lives up to a Holiday KOA rating. The dog park is a nice size. They have a decent laundry room behind the office with 4 washers and 8 dryers. It’s$2.50 to wash and$1.50 to dry. They have 2 fishing ponds. The large one you can keep 2 fish for$20 and the small one is catch and release. There’s some traffic noise from I-65 and surrounding roads. Our main reason to visit the area was to visit the National Corvette Museum. We enjoyed our two night stay.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2018

    RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

    Clean and nice

    Lady running the place was friendly and helpful. Park was very very clean. Bathrooms were very clean and showers had locking stall doors. Play area, pool and dog park. Site pretty level. Quiet

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

    Fun, clean, quiet

    This campground was very convenient for those visiting the Nashville area, its just off the highway and they offer shuttles for a fee to downtown and opryland. The check in process was quick and simple, the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. Our campsite was easy to find and very clean. The shower house was one of the best I've seen mostly because it is air conditioned. The showers are all very private and clean with plenty of room. The waterpark is just steps away, I would suggest not eating food within the park it is over priced and not very tasty, go to the marina restaurant or eat at your campsite. They have a dog park to exercise your dogs and you can't beat the views. I would recommend this campground.

  • Pawsfuradventure T.
    Sep. 11, 2017

    Moutardier

    Lakeside, fisherman's paradise

    Moutardier Campground is a fisherman’s paradise. It is located on Nolin River Lake. Our site was lakeside which was beautiful (Site D6). This campsite offered electric/water hookup, fire pit, picnic table, filet table, bathrooms, and showers. There were boat ramps, a marina nearby to rent boats, and also offered a playground. Pets were welcomed (we have a dog and a hiking cat). We also had cell service (Verizon). 

    The view of the lake from the teardrop camper was awesome. We kayaked around the lake which was very enjoyable - saw ducks, and birds such as a grey heron. Also lots of fish jumping. There are power boats allowed in the lake. Many people were fishing from their boats, kayaks, or from the shore. 

    There is also a two mile hike that is in the campground called Shady Creek Trail. It looked like it had not been hiked in a while but it went through woods, small stream and had a cool rock formation at one part that you would swear is a haven for snakes. Pets enjoyed it but beware if you do not like spiders. This trail was covered in spiders and webs. No exaggeration that we cleared about a hundred spiders out of our path. 

    The campground was very well manicured and clean. Many of the sites were right on the lake. They were close together but did not seem it as they were on different levels and angles. Everyone was quiet and courteous. Bathrooms were very clean and well lit. The showers were “dated” - water stains but clean. Great water pressure and hot water. 

    There was no store on the campground but 5 minutes away was a great little restaurant called Sherry’s that we had both lunch and breakfast at. Food was delicious (fried dill pickle chips!) and one could buy bags of ice. 

    Overall this was a very relaxing campground. We met some wonderful people who have been coming to the campground for years. It is about 30 minutes from Mammoth Caves which was a great place to explore. Overall we gave the campground a 4 - lakeside and if you love to fish - it’s paradise.

  • deb K.
    Apr. 27, 2022

    Nashville KOA Resort

    Good campground, close to everything

    Site wasnt great and had to level rig a bit. Patio was small and not well kept. Cable and Wi-Fi were great. Amenities also nice. Dog park and laundry were very small. Shuttle to downtown very convenient. Very expensive for gravel site with small patio. Staff all seemed friendly.

  • J
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

    Awesome for families

    This place is great! There is a lake with all sorts of water craft to rent. There is a high water park as part of the complex (separate fee). All sites have full hookups including cable. All roads are paved. All sites are level. There is even a dog park so your 4 legged family members can run free too.

  • Jason F.
    May. 1, 2021

    Nashville KOA Resort

    Just as good the second time through

    This was our second time staying here during the pandemic. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and all employees were masked when indoors. We decided to try a back-in spot (R12) along the wall that separates the KOA from the RV campground next door. Nice and quiet, adequate shade during the day, and right next to the dog park! 5 bars of 5Ge on AT&T and the campground WiFi was good enough to get some work done.

    This is without a doubt one of the nicest KOA’s we’ve visited. We would absolutely stay here again.

Guide to Russellville

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Russellville, Kentucky, there are several great spots that welcome your furry friends. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities that both you and your pets will enjoy.

Pet owners like the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Dad's Bluegrass Campground, you'll find electric hookups and a sanitary dump, making it convenient for RV travelers with pets.
  • Lake Malone State Park Campground features modern shower facilities and well-maintained grounds, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.
  • Bowling Green KOA offers a dog park where your pets can play off-leash, along with a variety of other amenities.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Russellville

  • At Hanks Holler, you can enjoy a peaceful environment perfect for relaxing walks with your dog amidst nature.
  • Red River Valley allows for dispersed camping by the river, giving you the freedom to choose your spot while enjoying the great outdoors with your pet.
  • Spring Creek Campground is located near a creek, providing a serene setting for leisurely strolls and exploration with your furry companion.

Dog owners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere

  • Clarksville RV Resort by Rjourney is known for its friendly staff and accommodating environment, making it a great choice for pet owners.
  • Owl's Roost Campground offers a tranquil setting where you can unwind with your pet in a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Beech Bend Park provides a family-friendly environment with plenty of activities, ensuring that both you and your pet have a fun-filled experience.

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