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Mountain River Family Campground welcomes pets at its riverside sites with full hookups near Bakersville. Campers rate the pet-friendly atmosphere highly, with special mention of the dedicated dog park area where dogs can run free and stretch their legs. Buck Hill Campground offers similar pet accommodations across its tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with varying amenities. The North Toe River runs through both properties, providing water access for pets who enjoy swimming. Guests appreciate that both campgrounds include pets in their standard rates without additional pet fees. Spacious Skies Bear Den and Roan Mountain State Park Campground also accommodate pets with designated pet-friendly sites and clear pet policies requiring leashes in common areas.
Dog-friendly hiking trails surround the campgrounds, with easy access to sections of the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway pathways. Many campers bring their dogs to Grassy Ridge Bald for spectacular mountain views, though they note firewood is scarce at this 6,000-foot elevation dispersed site. For pet owners preferring established campgrounds, the pristine, friendly atmosphere at Mountain River features clean facilities and spacious sites where pets can comfortably accompany their families. The campground's proximity to Linville Falls, Grandfather Mountain, and numerous hiking trails makes it an ideal base for outdoor adventures with dogs. A Dollar General store located less than a mile from Mountain River provides convenient access to last-minute pet supplies, while veterinary services can be found in nearby Spruce Pine, approximately 15 minutes away.
"I camped here over the weekend with a friend and our dogs. We were in campsite 62. Our loop was very private and shaded. The only negative point was the street light right across from us."
"Fire pits you had to walk up to but were away from tents, which I liked. Bathhouse was clean, well lit, pretty warm showers. Campground was very clean and has a lot of amenities."
"Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families."
"Many hiking trails. Pets are allowed here also which is a great plus. Friendly staff who can't do enough for you if needed & small camp store on property."
from $24 - $999 / night
Check Availability"Another lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center."
"There are cabins, RV spots and tent sites all with access to newly renovated restrooms and coin operated laundry."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"These prices are steep for tent camping, but include 2 adults, kids and pets. Additional adults come with a fee, but we were happy the kids were included. "
"Pet friendly!"
"Take 221 to linville falls, right on 183, and right onto kistler memorial highway. It’s a dirt road but no issues with my Subaru Forester. I camped here in December 2020 and didn’t see anyone else."
"We often camp in and around the Linville Gorge area, mostly in the primitive campsites down in the Gorge on Linville River. We stayed before Hurricane Helene but haven't been back since then."
"Dogs welcome 🐾 Clean bathrooms Clean hot showers Some electric sites River sites are first come first serve Has group camping {must reserve online} Large tent pads Rv sites Fishing Can purchase"
"I stayed here after hiking mount Mitchell with my 3 dogs."
from $28 - $56 / night
Check Availability"This was our first stop on our first trip to North Carolina and now we don’t want to leave!"
"The sites are pretty spread out but there are a few within shouting distance (which could be annoying if the site next to you decides to bring a battery powered Sawzall to cut firewood at 2am)."
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground is an older style NPS campground, but has been well maintained."
"This review (just as future reviews to this page should be) is about the Crab Tree Falls Campground that is in North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway and is managed by the National Park Service."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Grassy shady spots by the lake to pick out a place to pitch a tent with fire rings, water spigots and picnic tables spread down the treeline."
"Buck Hill Campground is located near Newland NC. The family owned, Buck Hill campground has been with the same owner for the last 10 years. "
from $25 - $160 / night
Check Availability"Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."
"Some RV sites are on the edge of the road. Clean restrooms and showers. Great hiking trails nearby beginning in the campground. Dog friendly. If you have a National park pass you get a discount."
from $30 / night
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ScoutNobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
ScoutNice camp and staff friendly. We drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was a bit of drive but the ride up to Mt Mitchell was beautiful. Only negative was the laundry rooms were small for a large camp like this but I made it work. Probably a bit more challenging during busy season but all that said this is a nice campground
TravelerAbsolutely one of the most beautiful campgrounds that we have visited, and super clean. Such a great location for hiking and viewing the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
TravelerThis place is a nice campground, quiet and the guests (during our stay) respect others by keeping the noise down. The spaces are set up to maximize privacy between sites. There is no cell phone service (to do this report we are in a picnic area by a small lake and I can get cell as well as internet on my travelfi device) sos is the only access. I normally listen to audio books but not while here. On my computer I could see three others with low signals; they might have had a better device/provider. The spots tend to the small back in typically found in campsites built before RVs got really big, type. There is another camping area I haven’t been to yet and I did see a large over lander (looks indestructible and tall/long) towable head that way and the campground attendant didn’t predict any problems so perhaps there are larger spots elsewhere. This place has single person shower rooms and nice flush toilets. The whole place is set in woodland so it isn’t like a commercial RV place that was more concerned with volume over aesthetics. This is a lovely spot with ample amenities (my space had no hookups) for our type of camping (toilets, trash, quiet neighbors, semi private spaces) just zero phone or internet.
Traveler3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
ScoutLovely spot on the river. Freeway was loud but not too bad.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
Camping options near Bakersville range from 2,500-foot valley sites to 6,000-foot mountain-top locations, creating significant temperature variances between camping destinations. The North Carolina mountains contain diverse microclimates where evening temperatures can drop 15-20 degrees cooler at high-elevation sites compared to valley campgrounds, even during summer months. This region experiences frequent afternoon thunderstorms in summer, particularly at higher elevations.
Hike to nearby waterfalls: Access multiple cascades within short driving distance from Bakersville campsites. Roaring Fork Falls is accessible via "a short half mile walk back from a side road parking lot. The parking lot is small, so arrive early. The trail is also a forestry service road of some sort, but the trail to the falls is marked by a blue diamond blaze," according to a visitor at Black Mountain Campground.
Visit Grandfather Mountain: Located approximately 30 minutes from most Bakersville campgrounds. One camper at Spacious Skies Bear Den noted, "We stayed at C13 which was right across from the large playground in November. No noise issues, but it was dark by 6:30pm. May be different in the Summer."
Explore trout fishing spots: The North Toe River provides quality fishing opportunities. A camper at Roan Mountain State Park Campground reported, "Doe River runs through so fly fishing is available. Husband did catch a rainbow trout near group tent sites. Several small brookies near the history center."
Private sites with natural separation: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots. A camper at Crabtree Falls Campground noted, "It's a little but funny that many of the campsites share parking with neighboring sites. Many of the sites are a little removed from their parking spot which help create separation between the sites."
River access for cooling off: Multiple campgrounds feature water access. At Mountain River Family Campground, a visitor shared, "I loved sitting along riverbanks having fire, reading my book while family fished. Owners were so nice and welcoming, gave us directions to access falls/overlooks."
Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance makes for comfortable stays. One camper at Buck Hill Campground stated, "The campground is well maintained. The RV Sites are level. The bath house is clean. The WiFi is A++, can you say streaming?! You have your choice of open site or one with tree cover."
Weather patterns change quickly: Mountain elevations create unpredictable conditions. One camper at Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping reported, "The road got worse while I was there from the rain. Biggest con for me is I use a pump filter to fill up water. No campsite that I could find had access to the river that runs along this road, so make sure to bring plenty of bottled water."
Hurricane damage impacts: Recent storms affected several sites. A visitor reported, "FR 472 is closed at the Golf Course and there are hefty fines if you caught walking beyond the gate. Black Mountain Campground was destroyed by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The bridge across the S. Toe River was broken and washed out."
Off-season considerations: Many campgrounds operate seasonally. Julian Price Park Campground closes October 29 through April 1, while Crabtree Falls Campground runs May 1 to October 31. A recent camper noted, "We were in mind-September and had a great time. These are the cleanest bathrooms we've ever seen."
Look for campgrounds with activities: Some locations provide built-in entertainment. A visitor to Buck Hill Campground shared, "There is a little bit of everything here. Plenty to do for kids of all ages with game room, swing set, basketball, corn hole, and a field big enough to throw a frisbee or play catch. Add a little creek through the middle and a fishing pond; what more do you need?"
Choose sites with tent platforms: Elevated surfaces improve comfort. At Black Mountain Campground, a camper noted, "The site itself, is a tent only site, with gravel parking along the campground loop roadway. The site is elevated above the roadway and grass and outlined by timbers...a fine chip gravel base for both the picnic table/fire ring area and the separate tent pad area."
Seek out pet-friendly trails: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Bakersville connect to suitable hiking paths. A camper at Roan Mountain State Park said, "This was such a great campsite! We had such an amazing experience! It wasn't very crowded and very clean. We brought our puppy on his first camping trip and it was close to Roan Mountain and lots of great hiking!"
Research road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires careful planning. For Spacious Skies Bear Den, one RVer advised, "If pulling a camper, don't follow the Bearden sign, go to Linville to get on the parkway and go left. This way you will avoid the steep curvy road going up a mountain."
Check site measurements carefully: Some campgrounds have limited space. At Crabtree Falls Campground, a visitor observed, "Many of the sites are walk-in sites. We rode through all of the loops to see what the other sites were like, and some of the sites are seldom used if the picnic tables and surrounding vegetation is any indication."
Confirm full hookup availability: Services vary significantly between campgrounds. A visitor to Julian Price Park Campground reported, "Bathrooms are available here (upgrades coming soon!) as well as drinking water," but noted the campground lacks electrical hookups or shower facilities.
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