Top Dog Friendly Camping near Zoe, KY
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Zoe, KY (51)
1. Koomer Ridge Campground — Daniel Boone National Forest
47 Reviews•132 Photos•3 SavesOverview
This Campground offers dozens of shaded, wooded campsites. 54 suitable for tents and 19 suitable for a trailer. Camping and fires are prohibited in rock shelters.____
Recreation
The Red River Gorge offers untouched beauty for hiking enthusiasts. From the campground access: Hidden Arch Trail, Koomer Ridge Trail, Cliff Trail and Silvermine Arch Trail.____
Facilities
The Red River Gorge offers untouched beauty for hiking enthusiasts. From the campground access: Hidden Arch Trail, Koomer Ridge Trail, Cliff Trail and Silvermine Arch Trail.____
Natural Features
Koomer Ridge is located in the heart of the Red River Gorge on the Cumberland District in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Scenic sweeping views and amazing hiking trails.__
Nearby Attractions
Red River Gorge, NADA Tunnel, Zilpo Campground, Tater Knob, Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, Clifty Wilderness.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$17 - $33 / night
2. Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
41 Reviews•164 Photos•69 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
3. Lago Linda Hideaway
23 Reviews•60 Photos•142 SavesNear Red River Gorge and Natural bridge
Set back almost a mile from the main road on its own private drive, Lago Linda Hideaway provides security and privacy for its campers in a gorgeous setting. The 35 Piney Woods and Lazy Oaks campsites (which can be reserved in advance) lie on ridge tops among groves of oak trees, allowing campers to spread out and enjoy as much privacy as they wish. All of these campsites are graveled and have electrical hookups.
Each site has its own city water, picnic table, and fire ring. In addition, a large, grassy meadow provides ample overflow camping for tent and car campers, including a big, covered, cooking pavilion with electricity along with another covered area that provides additional shelter for a number of tents.
Lago Linda Hideaway has a bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets, as well as Broadband Internet access. Well-behaved children and dogs are welcome to this accommodating environment.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$12 - $86 / night
4. Zilpo Campground
49 Reviews•256 Photos•279 SavesOverview
Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites. Views of the lake are enjoyed by those who relax on the sandy beach. Tater Knob, a fire tower open to the public, is nearby, offering outstanding views of the area.
Recreation
Water skiing and swimming are wonderful ways to enjoy the lake. Muskie, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish attract avid anglers. Hikers are fans of the Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail that extends for 2.25 miles, connecting to a network of other trails around the lake. Nature programs are regularly scheduled during peak season and wildlife watching is rewarding.
Facilities
Water skiing and swimming are wonderful ways to enjoy the lake. Muskie, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish attract avid anglers. Hikers are fans of the Zilpo Mountain Loop Trail that extends for 2.25 miles, connecting to a network of other trails around the lake. Nature programs are regularly scheduled during peak season and wildlife watching is rewarding.
Natural Features
Zilpo sits on a peninsula in the middle portion of Cave Run Lake at an elevation of 800 feet. The lake spans 8,270 acres with soft, sandy beaches. The campground is shaded by a stand of mixed hardwoods, and campsites have good privacy.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest community is 12 miles away.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$85 / night
5. Red River Gorge Campground
22 Reviews•124 Photos•369 SavesRed River Gorge Campground is known for its picturesque surroundings and range of outdoor activities. The campground is located in the heart of Red River Gorge, a geological wonderland with soaring sandstone cliffs, natural arches and deep gorges. The area is popular with hikers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous trails for all levels of experience, as well as opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking and fishing. Red River Gorge Campground provides a one-of-a-kind camping experience in Kentucky.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 / night
6. Red River Gorge Retreats (Miguel's Pizza)
19 Reviews•36 Photos•83 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$14 / night
7. Whittleton Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
19 Reviews•70 Photos•35 SavesNatural Bridge is a 2,200 acre forested park and nature preserve with 22 miles of trails, a 60 acre lake, two campgrounds, lodging, and dining facilities. It is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and adjacent to the Red River Gorge National Geologic Area.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
8. Twin Knobs Recreation Area
40 Reviews•131 Photos•236 SavesOverview
Nestled on the shores of Cave Run Lake, this camp is part of the larger Twin Knobs Recreation Area. There are more than 200 sites spread out over 10 loops under a dense forest of mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The recreation area includes two reservable group picnic areas. Group camping is also available.
Recreation
Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail.
Facilities
Summer amphitheater programs and scheduled campground activities provide family fun and entertainment. The campground also has volleyball courts, basketball hoops and horseshoe pits. There is a boat ramp and beach. Popular lake activities include fishing, swimming, motor boating, windsurfing, sailing and water skiing. Scenic foot trails include the 2.5-mile Twin Knobs Shoreline Trail and the 1.5-mile Knob Overlook Trail.
Natural Features
The Daniel Boone National Forest embraces some of the most rugged terrain west of the Appalachian Mountains. The forest lies within the Cumberland Plateau, where steep forested slopes, sandstone cliffs and narrow ravines characterize the land in this region. Cave Run Lake is in the Cumberland District in the northernmost part of the forest. The lake is surrounded by the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky.
Nearby Attractions
The Morehead Office Visitor Center offers information about the Daniel Boone National Forest in addition to interpretive exhibits. A popular attraction within the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$40 - $43 / night
9. Callie’s Lake and Campground
18 Reviews•64 Photos•84 SavesWe allow fishing, swimming, paddle boating, and kayaking; We have 4 clean shower houses and also a camp store where we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner Friday-Sunday.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$10 - $40 / night
10. Natural Bridge Campground
10 Reviews•47 Photos•84 SavesNatural Bridge Campground is Under New Management!
Take some time to orient yourself with our spacious red river camping experience and Red River Gorge weather. Bring your family on a walk and find out all the different locations that you can spend the day at while staying with us at Red River Gorge Campground. Spend the day exploring and come back and sit around the campfire. Make sure to bring some s’mores for the little ones to enjoy. Go around the circle telling scary stories or share old stories from your childhood with your family and friends.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $40 / night
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Zoe
473 Reviews of 51 Zoe Campgrounds
Cross Mountain Campground
Love this campground! Very quiet!
This campground is pretty new and not too large, making it a nice quiet getaway. All the sites are concrete with nice gravel between, along with picnic tables and firepits. Because it's isolated in the trees, you can't even hear the main road!
One thing we liked is the great drainage. Even on the rainy days, there were almost no puddles due to good landscaping and slight slope. The water pressure is really strong, be sure to use your pressure regulator!
The bathhouse is nice and clean. There's a playground with slides and such here, too.
We were here during the month of October and the owners and helpers decorated the area with pumpkins and little scarecrows.
The drive up from the main road is 85% paved with nice new asphalt. Just a short section that's gravel. On the nice days, we would walk all the way from the campground down the hill to the main road and back.
There's Wifi available, and it was at least as good as our AT&T cell connection, and we were able to keep our Starlink on pause, saving us a month's cost there.
We will definitely be staying here again. No question.
The only negative I can add is that there's no real "office" to receive packages. We had to replace our rig's AC unit, and the owner allows me to ship it to his house about a mile away. When it arrived I drove over and picked it up. For other stuff, I just got a post office box in town. (They don't do General Delivery at this USPS location.)
Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground
OK enough
Just ok. Nothing wrong. Showers old and poorly done but clean. Sites roomy enough but packed in. Have propane and trash. Popular park. Lots of coming ad going.
Rockcastle Riverside
Easy access to Daniel Boone National Forest
We stayed here as the kick off to the KAT. The sites are grassy right next to the river. Bathroom is clean, and there is also a small camp store.
Natural Bridge Campground
Not as advertised
The amenities are not worth the price. The bathrooms are not clean. We paid for a campsite that had water and electric but we had to share water with another site. Luckily there were a splitter available. The sites in the 30s look like they may be spacious but you are on top of one another.
The 5 star review on here is regarding the state park camping, not this site. Would not return.
Levi Jackson Wilderness State Park Campground
Noisy
Loud Carson road and kids playing basketball til 11:00 pm. They were very loud and vulgar.
Site had lots of room though. We left after the first nite. Lost our next 2 nites fee but worth the loss not having to stay any longer.
Staff somewhat indifferent.
Callie’s Lake and Campground
NOT happy,
Made reservations almost a month in advance, arrived on given day and could not level our RV on a very unlevel lot couldnt even get our steps to come out as they hit gravel. Tried to move the RV around for over an hour and finally went to the store to inform them of our trouble. We were told they had no other space for us, so we had no choice but to leave. This was NOT our choice, they did not deliver what they had promised, yet no refund, or even a partial refund was offered. 3 years being full time on the road, this was a first such experience, and their lack of concern made us not happy.
.UPDATE Callie and I have talked and our issues have been resolved. We visited Callies Lake& Campground, no overnight stay
Buckhorn Dam Campground
Ghost Town
The map for this campground isn’t quite accurate. Also, the price is $24 p/ night not $14. Not quite what we were looking for.
Clear Creek Rec Area
Beautiful creek
Pros: Beautiful little creek. Well spaced sites. Low usage. Some sites are long. Nice hiking trails from campsite. Most sites are shaded.
Cons: Close to a moderately used road.
Pit toilets, picnic tables, gravel pads.
Natural Bridge Campground
A lot to do
There is so much to do nearby. Awesome stores and adventures. Campground has WiFi, fishing for kids, and is in a great location.
Whittleton Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Quiet, scenic campground!
Perfect for a quick one night stay while traveling! Reasonable, nice site backed up to a babbling stream. Short walk to bathroom with shower! Short walk w/ my dog on the trails before heading back on the road!
Paintsville Lake State Park Campground
My new favorite for Eastern Kentucky
It didn’t get better for Trent camping within a two hour radius. I finally made it here and will be back.
Lago Linda Hideaway
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Oh! Kentucky RV Park & Campground
Family friendly
We have stayed here many times. Very clean campground.the staff is helpful and friendly. The shower and bathrooms have always been clean . Just wish that they had a fenced in dog park
Turkey Foot Campground
Excellent find in the woods!
Found the perfect spot for our trailer and our friends car camping. Clean vault toilets. Each site has fire ring and picnic table. Pack in pack out even though some didn’t get the memo yet park service was there in the morning to clean. Limited to no cell service.
Zilpo Campground
Beautiful campground
Quiet, less utilized campground on Cave Run Lake. Campsites have more privacy and are more primitive. There is a bathhouse, but it is not regularly maintained. This campground is perfect for kayaking and fishing. Some of the campsites have private beaches.
Rockcastle Riverside
Quiet on riverfront
Cool pet friendly place with hookups, and friendly people. Sites are close to the river.
Koomer Ridge Campground — Daniel Boone National Forest
Very nice campground
We camped here over the weekend in a double campsite. It was very spacious and clean. The site had 2 picnic tables, 2 lantern poles, and and a fire pit. Everything was leveled, so the tent set up was really easy. The campground is very well maintained. Some sites have stairs in order to reach the tent pads. There is a bathhouse with flushing toilets and nice showers. They also have pit toilets, which I never used. There are several trails, that start from the campground. The area is absolutely stunning, but it was extremely hot, so we couldn't do too much hiking. But the plan is to return in fall.
Woodstock Campground
Our fave primitive camp in the RRG!
We LOVE Woodstock! Such a beautiful, open, peaceful property and each site has its own handmade benches and firepit. Literally right off the road for Red River Gorge so you’re 10 minutes from creation falls, sky bridge, chimney top rock, etc. Also right down the road from Sky Station and The Brick for beers, ice cream and coffee. Also just 15 minutes from the amazing Muir Valley climbing area. Literally couldn’t ask for a better location for a weekend in RRG. Not to mention how peaceful it is, away from the hustle and bustle of the other camps in Slade.
Ronnie is the kindest host, very considerate and welcoming. He helped us when we pulled in to guide our big rig to the best spot (35 foot camper). He has tent sites and space for RVs but it is primitive camping so be prepared - no water or bathrooms available. Oh and cash only!
We can’t wait to be back. Thanks Ronnie!
Wildcat Camping and Fishing
Very Nice Place
We have been here for a little over a month now. Nice level gravel sites with grass around them. Full hookups 30/50A at each site. Wifi. Could accommodate at least 40+ foot 5th wheels. There is a paylake with small shelter areas, playground, horseshoe pit, game room, community gathering area, store with snacks, drinks, tackle and other items. There are restrooms, but no showers or laundry. Beautiful area. About 11 miles to Paintsville, which has all the stores you'd need. Some closer convenience stores. Johnny and Regina, the owners, couldn't be any nicer. Very good monthly rates. Can receive mail and packages.
Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Well Maintained Campground in RRG
We stayed here while some of our group did some rock climbing in the area. The camp staff was super helpful and offered to rearrange a few sites that were open so that our tents would fit better. It was during the week, so not all of the sites were full which gave him some flexibility. Some of the sites in the RV area are pretty small so do some checking when you select.
Natural Bridge Campground
Okay
Sites are okay. We had one with trees so got some shade. Staff is friendly. The restrooms didn’t get cleaned the entire 5 nights we were here. The floor was swept but the same dead fly on the sink was there all week too. There are only 2 men’s and two women’s shower/toilet rooms for the entire camp. During the week it was not an issue but the place got full on Friday night and having two toilets for each sec is not a good plan, especially if two men want to shower leaving no men’s facilities until they’re done. Probably would not return.
Zilpo Campground
Wonderfully Quite Place
Stay 6 nights, very peaceful and quite place, this time of year! Campground empty, no one there. Beautiful sites, large, all fine gravel and paved pull offs, very nice! Bathrooms could use a update, easily Lot’s of bug in May, but huge amount of ticks 🕷️ Campground sets back off main road about 10 miles, so no traffic noise at all. Has boat lunch, beach, camp store, 2 dump stations, 7 loops host at most of them, very nice people. We had great time, will defiantly be back to stay again!
Koomer Ridge Campground — Daniel Boone National Forest
Excellent little campground!
One of the best forest service campgrounds I’ve stayed in. Beautiful and well maintained, lots of great hiking trails leaving directly from campground.
A lot of sites are too slanted for a van or RV, but amazing for tent camping. If you’re staying in a vehicle I recommend doing first come first serve or extensive research. The more slanted sites also are much more secluded - we couldn’t even see our neighbors most of the time. Unfortunately sound echoes so you can hear everything.
No hookups and super shady so solar is difficult. Was on Verizon extended network and had hotspot service from at and t and t mobile.
S-Tree Campground
Great Campsite!!!
Bathrooms were clean. Campsite was clean. Campground very well maintained. So peaceful!! I have cell service with Verizon. I was able to make & receive calls. Internet signal was not the best, but I wasn't there for that anyway!
Wildcat Camping and Fishing
Added Campsite to the app
Haven't been there yet.Campground wasn't in any of the apps. Just called and made reservations for 3 months. Very nice on the phone. No problem for us with 36' fifth wheel and a dog.
Middle Fork Campground — Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Nice little campground
We stayed a weekend at Middle Fork. Nice campground. Spaces are pretty tight. Has a creek stocked with trout. Bathhouse was clean. Staff was sit friendly. Make sure bring extra power cord and water hose. The hookups are not located on the correct side at each site. All and all it is a nice place. Good place for kids to ride bikes. Most sites are pretty level.
Callie’s Lake and Campground
Simple and Well Done
Our first outing in our pop up. Camped in early March and Thursday we were the only ones at the water+electric sites, but many more came in on Friday.
Straightforward facilities but well done with the bath house, roads, signage, and hookups. A quaint lake, good store, and wonderful pizza!
We have Verizon and had 3 bars of LTE, but sometimes struggled to load rich content. As a remote worker I purchased 72 hours of WiFi for $20, which was great but only worked for 1 device.
It’s not like some parks that is basically a parking lot, but I imagine it would feel crowded in peak season. We’d definitely come back and would aim for the lakeside spots.
Guide to Zoe
Camping near Zoe, Kentucky, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds, it’s a perfect spot for families, solo adventurers, and RV enthusiasts alike.
What to do:
- Kayaking and Fishing: Many campers enjoy the water activities at Zilpo Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "This campground is perfect for kayaking and fishing. Some of the campsites have private beaches."
- Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails around Koomer Ridge Campground. A visitor shared, "There are several trails that start from the campground. The area is absolutely stunning."
- Rock Climbing: If you’re into climbing, check out the nearby Red River Gorge. A camper noted, "Well traveled trails easily followed. Clean campground. Very scenic as one would expect."
What campers like:
- Peaceful Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the quiet at Koomer Ridge Campground. One review said, "Stay 6 nights, very peaceful and quiet place, this time of year!"
- Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Middle Fork Campground mentioned, "The bathhouse was clean. Staff was super friendly."
- Spacious Sites: Campers love the roomy sites at Twin Knobs Recreation Area. One reviewer said, "Great campground! Large sites!"
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Koomer Ridge Campground, don’t have electric hookups. A camper noted, "No hookups and super shady so solar is difficult."
- Traffic Noise: If you’re sensitive to noise, be aware that some campgrounds, like Fort Boonesborough State Park, are near busy roads. One camper mentioned, "This campground is absolutely ruined by the adjacent stone quarry."
- Bug Season: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Koomer Ridge Campground warned, "Lot’s of bugs in May, but huge amount of ticks."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Twin Knobs Recreation Area that offer lake activities. A reviewer said, "Enjoy all the lake activities!"
- Check for Clean Facilities: Families appreciate clean restrooms. A camper at Middle Fork Campground noted, "The bathrooms were very clean, above standard."
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Many campgrounds have quiet hours. A visitor at Red River Gorge Campground mentioned, "There are quiet hours that are typically well respected, beginning at 11pm."
Tips from RVers:
- Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Campgrounds like Zilpo Campground are big rig friendly. A camper said, "Big rig friendly, drinking water, electric hookups."
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Fort Boonesborough State Park noted, "No septic which we knew going in."
- Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some sites can be cramped. A camper at Callie’s Lake and Campground mentioned, "The site was so small at site 7. We have a pop-up camper."
Camping near Zoe, Kentucky, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful getaway.
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