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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Whitley City, KY

752 Reviews

Blue Heron Campground in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area provides pet-friendly camping options near Whitley City, Kentucky with water and electric hookups. The campground features spacious sites with gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, allowing campers to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs. Bear-resistant food storage containers are provided at each site to keep both pets and wildlife safe. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Whitley City, Kentucky. Pets must be leashed at all times while in the campground, and owners are expected to clean up after their animals.

Hiking trails throughout the Big South Fork area welcome leashed dogs, offering numerous opportunities for exercise and exploration with pets. Alum Ford Campground and Barren Fork Horse Camp also permit pets, though facilities are more primitive with only vault toilets. The campground gets quiet and dark at night, creating a peaceful environment for both campers and their animals. Local hiking options include trails to Yahoo Falls, Natural Arch Scenic Area, and numerous scenic overlooks. The surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest provides extensive trail systems where dogs can join their owners on adventures through diverse terrain featuring waterfalls, rock formations, and river views.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Whitley City, Kentucky (128)

    1. Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Stearns, KY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $30 - $35 / night

    "We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground is actually not in Tennessee. It's located on the Kentucky side of Big South Fork. The campsites have a picnic table and a firepit."

    "It's pet friendly and the campground is very clean."

    2. Ridgeline Campground — Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    38 Reviews
    Parkers Lake, KY
    11 miles
    +1 (606) 309-4808

    $26 - $34 / night

    "Sadly, there is a massive amount of trash at the bottom (as you can see in the pictures posted here) which takes away from the natural appearance of the falls."

    "It’s has many (12) trails and many falls. Would definitely recommend shopping before camping, it’s several miles, and mountains, to get to stores."

    3. Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $20 - $140 / night

    "Added plus, these bathrooms are super nice and with several locations next to lots of camp plots. Also, dog friendly and within a short drive of the Big South Fork for all you Yakers 😀✌️"

    "I camped here with a friend and the dogs. The campground is pretty big and has 4 loops. We were in Loop C and our campsite was pretty spacious and private (not all are)."

    4. Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Revelo, KY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $30 - $35 / night

    "Totally set up for the horse crowd with plenty of horse room :) there is a day use parking and unloading area and direct access to the horse trails. Very open and well maintained."

    "The Big South Fork river is some of the best smallmouth fishing around. I love the backcountry camping in BSF, it’s so peaceful, and beautiful."

    5. Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground

    8 Reviews
    Williamsburg, KY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 913-0325

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Close to trails and a waterpark too. Love the peace and tranquility. We will be going back again."

    "Trails, canoe, kayak, swim, fish, relax. Great time to be had here. Affordable!!!"

    6. Alum Ford Campground — Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Marshes Siding, KY
    5 miles
    +1 (423) 569-9778

    $15 / night

    "Ranger Review: Mountain House Meals at Alum Ford Campground ,Big South Fork, Ky Campground Review: Near Yahoo Falls Alum Ford this small (6 sites) primitive campground is a good place to"

    7. Indian Mountain State Park Campground — Indian Mountain State Park

    22 Reviews
    Jellico, TN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 566-5870

    $33 - $37 / night

    "Very pet friendly!!"

    "Large walking path and places for your dog to exercise. Loved watching the ducks swim near our campsite"

    8. Clifty Campground — Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    5 Reviews
    Parkers Lake, KY
    11 miles
    +1 (606) 309-4808

    $28 - $31 / night

    "Personal horses are not permitted on the trails at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, but there are several opportunities to do so in the surrounding area."

    "My husband and I left our dog back in Louisville for this trip which was originally an attempt to see the moon bow at Cumberland Falls. "

    9. Great Meadows Campground

    8 Reviews
    Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, KY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 376-5323

    $10 - $15 / night

    "Great for kayaking, fishing, wading, hiking, sightseeing(areas close by to check out), also there are some swimming holes..just have to find them. can camp right by the creek and across the road is a few"

    "Love it clean nice people Has water some of the time no electricity sites are well kept has horseshoe pits no stores close by no cell phone service but it does have clean toilets fishing is good"

    10. Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort

    8 Reviews
    Rockholds, KY
    14 miles
    Website

    $25 - $174 / night

    "This campground is conveniently located near Corbin, KY. It sits right off the main road on the way to Cumberland Falls. There are plenty of signs and it is well marked, easy to find."

    "The staff was friendly, the bathhouses were clean, the playground was unique, & plus it’s dog friendly 😍 our puppers had the best time! We also had very sweet neighbors."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Whitley City, KY

752 Reviews of 128 Whitley City Campgrounds

  • Lori H.
    Jun. 15, 2020

    Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

    True RV park right off 1-75

    Raccoon Valley RV park is literally just an RV park. The park was very clean and well maintained, and would be a nice place to park for a night as part of a longer trip. The RV park is just right off 1-75, just north of Knoxville, so it would be easy to hop on and off the interstate. The property is just a large gravel parking lot, with a few trees scattered throughout. Not really my kind of camping, but nearly all the spots were full.

    The park has a large laundry facility, and a dog park for people traveling/camping with pets. I did see some benches located in the perimeter of the property in shady spots for relaxing.

    I assume some of the guests are long term residents, but the sites were all so neat and clean, without built on structures and such that I’ve seen at most places. This RV park will be perfect for some!

  • M
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Thompson RV Park

    Friendly, next to a playground, near a rivers edge, quiet people.

    Beautiful, quiet, friendly. Large grassy area, well maintained. Near a rivers edge, playground, walking track, dog park, soccer fields...all right on or beside grounds. Easy access, allows weekly, or monthly stays.

  • Jeremy K.
    Sep. 5, 2022

    Clinton-Knoxville North KOA

    Nice little campground

    We stayed here one night passing through to our next destination. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Had a pull through site. Sites were a little close, but it was to be expected being a travel stop for most.
    They had a playground, horseshoes, cornhole, volleyball, and a dog park. They also had laundry, and a nice little game room.
    Bathhouses were super clean.
    There was a Mexican restaurant and a Shoneys witching walking distance, however the Mexican is closed on Sundays.

  • L
    Jun. 22, 2021

    Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

    Simple, affordable, accessible.

    This a an RV park, not a resort. It has everything you need: full hook ups, dog park, laundry. Clean, well kept and friendly. Sites are small and close, but work even for the larger rigs.

    A safe and reasonably priced place to spend a night while traveling, or a couple while exploring the area.

  • Andrea F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Clinton-Knoxville North KOA

    First time Staying at a KOA

    We picked this stop because it was a halfway point from our trip in Georgia to home in Ohio and it was easy off and on 75. It’s a small campground with only 37 rv sites, a primitive camping section and several small cabins. They offer a pool, dog park, laundry and game room.

    It’s very clean and the staff was nice. We got here after hours and they had everything we needed at the check in with our names, site number and directions to our site. They also offer WiFi and cable tv.

    There is not much to do in the park itself but it’s quite and close to town.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 5, 2023

    Renfro Valley RV Park

    Mt Vernon, KY…It was OK

    We arrived at 3 pm on a Friday and stayed 2 night. Have yet to see any employees. Our paperwork was ready and on the board in the front of the building. Sites are roomy, however the roads and sites could use updating. They go from paved to gravel. The laundry room had 3 washers with only 1 working. 2 dryers with only 1 working. We stopped twice for propane but the office door was always locked. They do have a playground for kids and a cute teepee. A small dog park. There was absolutely nothing level on any of these sites.

  • Carolin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Rockcastle Riverside

    Quiet on riverfront

    Cool pet friendly place with hookups, and friendly people. Sites are close to the river.

  • A
    Aug. 10, 2018

    Holly Bay

    One of the best!! Want to pull up you're boat, bring your pets, own beach

    Swim next to show, bring your pets, tie up you're boat, be around friendly people or private, primitive to big pull thru, clean, great staff, prettiest lake in KY, best camp sites with poles, shady, level, tables, bear boxes, Crystal cleat water, H Ann's down I can't say enough!! The best!!

  • Lauren M.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Pine Mountain State Resort Park

    Scenic Cabins, Beautiful Hikes

    We stayed in the cabins and they are well-maintained and stocked. Pretty rustic, but the fireplaces are worth it and make it extra cozy. They are also pet-friendly! Our dog loves the outdoors, so it’s always a bonus when we can take her with us. We have been back multiple times. Great hiking, we recommend the trail that leads to where 3 states meet. It’s a fairly easy hike and ends with a great view. We have been multiple times, and each season has it's different appeal of beauty!

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