Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Bostic, NC

Are you in need of a campground near Bostic, NC? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that North Carolina camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Bostic, NC. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Bostic, North Carolina (202)

    1. Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    10 Reviews
    Rutherfordton, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 287-7324

    "As for the "Dog Retreat part - 18 acres of wonder open areas fenced in to keep you furry friends from running away, there is agility park, puppy park, the main dog park, a private park (single or you can"

    "We brought our two dogs and they also had a great time. This site is very dog friendly (obviously), with many sites having their own fenced in yards."

    2. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $27 - $32 / night

    "The family campground is a short distance further inside the park on the left side(approx 2 miles) marked by a small brown sign...and is situated at 1400 ft elevation. "

    "This campground is one way and exits into a trailhead parking area. There was one site that was in the parking area, would not be my first choice. Shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings."

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Golden Valley

    7 Reviews
    Bostic, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 417-0086

    "We took the grandkids to the Bostic, NC Jellystone in mid-July. They had a fabulous time. The RV site we had was #408. It was perfectly level and roomy with trees behind us."

    "Golf carts are a must to get around since the campground is so big! The kids enjoyed the water park, putt putt, gem mining, fishing, crafts and tie dying shirts."

    4. Emberglow Outdoor Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lake Lure, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 625-2205

    $40 - $350 / night

    "The pool is resort quality, and there’s a bounce pillow and a dog park as well. We had so much fun."

    "A nice dog park was on site also. We can’t wait to return! It was only a 10 minute drive to Lake Lure & Chimney Rock for eating out and exploring."

    5. Iron City Campground, Inc.

    25 Reviews
    Blacksburg, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 491-2874

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Dog park is so nice to have on site."

    "Nice dog park, nice playground.

    We would stay here again."

    6. Foothills Family Campground

    5 Reviews
    Chesnee, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 245-4064

    "Following highways signs looking for this campground I didn’t know what to expect. I was hoping for a tent site but wasn’t sure what I would find."

    7. Sovereign Fireside Glampground

    1 Review
    Rutherfordton, NC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 503-7479

    $25 - $150 / night

    "Sovereign Fireside Glampground has a great location near the national forests, but also easy access to some small town amenities.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"

    8. Camp As-You-Like-It

    1 Review
    Bostic, NC
    6 miles
    +1 (828) 395-0709

    $60 / night

    9. Breezy’s Lake & RV Park

    1 Review
    Forest City, NC
    8 miles
    +1 (828) 772-5704

    $50 - $600 / night

    "Breezy's Lake has great fishing access with Electric & Water hookups, even an onsite dump station for longer stays.  Check it out and share a review on the Dyrt!"

    10. Yates RV Resort

    1 Review
    Forest City, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 429-1016

    $30 / night

    "Great Wi-Fi, level sites, and easy access to everything you could need."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Bostic, NC

1201 Reviews of 202 Bostic Campgrounds


  • C
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Adult and Dog campground wonder

    From the moment we arrived at the campground the manager "Larry"  ( a workamper) signed us in, show us our site on Wagging Tail Dr.  We arrived on their opening weekend the Owners provided BBQ meal and live music "Jose Wales" band.   It was a wonderful time.  As for the "Dog Retreat part - 18 acres of wonder open areas fenced in to keep you furry friends from running away, there is agility park, puppy park, the main dog park, a private park (single or you can invite), a Lure run, a Ball Park, and a Pond for those watery dogs.

    Price for Fire wood - a little expensive and 10 lbs of Ice was reasonable.  There are fully fenced sites, a couple of sites with a fenced area.  The larges rig I saw in there was a Solitude at  38 ft.

    Over all, if you want the peace and quiet in the North Carolina foot hills with your furry friend and have a good time.  This is the place to be.

    One other note:  It is the only park in NC that is a dedicated dog campground.

  • Kelly R.
    Feb. 23, 2021

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Awesome for dogs and people!

    We camped here back in August and had a blast! We brought our two dogs and they also had a great time. This site is very dog friendly (obviously), with many sites having their own fenced in yards. We opted for a site without a fence, which we regretted once we got there. The gravel at our site was painful for our dog’s feet and they had a hard time walking on it. The dog parks made up for this! There are multiple large dog parks located at the campground. The restrooms were awesome, but are single person use only. We felt like we were the only ones using them (that’s how well maintained they were). Campsites are close together but we didn’t mind. The staff was great, they helped us find our site and even helped us back our camper in. There was power and water hookup at each site. There is tons of stuff to do around the area too. Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are right around the corner and SO FUN.

  • l
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Bent River Equestrian

    Great camping near mountain biking and hiking

    Great place to spend a couple of nights. Went over Labor Day weekend with 5 or 6 other groups and still felt like we had full privacy. Fire pits, an outdoor shower, and a porta-potty. Cute horses and barn cats to pet and watch

  • Kirsten J.
    Jun. 4, 2019

    Mountain River Family Campground

    Pristine, friendly, communal, peaceful campground on the river!

    This campground was pristine - from the moment we turned the corner, until the moment we left!  

    We met Kimberly within seconds of pulling on the property.  She was incredibly kind and made us feel at home immediately.  As tent campers, she told us our best choices were a 30 amp site on the river ($50) or a 30-amp site off the river ($44).  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.  Not only were the pets included, but they have a dog park area that they can run free and stretch their legs!  

    We came into the cute little office where Kimberly gave us a campground map (which was painted by a resident camper glass blower) and told us about her property. Several items were on sale inside the store, including many shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. They also sell kids fishing poles, stickers and even a fresh coffee cup machine.  They have recently renovated the bathhouse (wait until you see it!) they have a library with books and games, an outdoor sink to wash dishes etc. and even a laundry room that operates on the honor system.  How great is that!  I thought it was wonderful that we could wash a wet sleeping bag or a quick load of stinky hiking clothes if necessary!  Kimberly explained that they have a pretty good mix of short and long term campers (primarily RV's) and even a cute little cabin that can be rented.  

    Kimberly said that they choose not to allow on-line bookings to maintain the atmosphere that they desire.  You can call, or submit a request, but they want to have a conversation with you before booking.  The campground was calm, friendly and so so clean.  Campers were friendly, the campground host was as kind as could be, and so proud about her new bathrooms.  (See below).  This is the kind of campground we would feel good about our kids biking around in the evening as they chase fire flies and meet new friends!  

    The campground was located on the river, but the slope was challenging from several sites.  With kiddos, I may prefer a site closer to the road because it was nearly a flat walk out to the river.  We will surely be back!

  • Pat B.
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

    Not quite great for a senior

    Great and clean unless you have a very active dog and you're sorta out of shape. Their dog park extremely small and hilly and has holes you need to watch. The yellow jackets were terrible and I got stung while just sitting at our site. Also a hike to take garbage to their dumpster. Some sort of pickup or maybe bear proof cans half way point, also more flat area for dog walks. If they would take in some of the area around the horse shoe area that would help too .

  • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Iron City Campground, Inc.

    Getting better & better

    Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.

  • C O.
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

    Ranger Review: Travelers Rest KOA

    Very pretty campground in the fall. Operators live onsite and were friendly. Full connections and no issues leveling. Easy in/out and close to Greenville, Paris Mountain, Travelers Rest, Swamp Rabbit Trail etc. Bathhouses were very clean, but the lights are on motion detectors which weren’t sensitive enough to pick you up in the shower. We both had a couple moments of total darkness to contend with. A camp cat hung around our site at times and loved the heat coming out of our furnace. We don’t have pets so didn’t mind. Cell coverage was great (att & Verizon), so we had no issues working our 9-5s. Love the bubbling creek next to our site, which was so pretty from our back window. We’d definitely stay again.

  • Riley R.
    May. 29, 2019

    Down by the River Campground - 55+

    Everything you need in a campground

    I’m not even sure you can call this a campground! A majority of those staying here were in top of the line campers. It truly felt like a community. There are two bath houses, a dog park, an activity center, and a river flowing behind the sites. It was beautiful and had a cheery atmosphere. They even had WiFi! I was definitely spoiled here.

  • Gabi B.
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Amazing Campground for Pups and Adults

    We visited this park a few weeks ago and wished we could have stayed longer! It's a well-kept, clean park within approximately half an hour from Lake Lure (where Dirty Dancing was filmed). It is an adult only campground that is dog-centric... For us the best of both worlds! Includes several dog parks for large and small breads, and a pond in which the pups can swim and splash around. We've never been to a park like this one and highly recommend it if you can get in. We'll be back for sure!


Guide to Bostic

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Bostic, North Carolina, where several pet-friendly campgrounds offer a welcoming atmosphere for both you and your pets.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include South Mountains State Park Campground

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and spacious sites at South Mountains State Park Campground, where pets are allowed and the facilities are well-maintained.
  • This campground features amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • With access to hiking trails and a creek, your pets will love exploring the great outdoors alongside you.

Tips for camping with dogs near Bostic

  • At Iron City Campground, Inc., you’ll find a clean and well-kept environment, perfect for families traveling with pets.
  • The campground offers a dog park, allowing your furry companions to socialize and play freely while you relax.
  • With a friendly atmosphere and various amenities, this campground ensures a pleasant stay for both you and your pets.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

  • Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat is designed specifically for dog lovers, featuring 18 acres of fenced areas for your pets to roam safely.
  • The campground includes agility parks and a pond, providing plenty of activities to keep your dogs entertained during your stay.
  • With clean facilities and a welcoming staff, this campground is a top choice for those looking to enjoy a pet-friendly camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Bostic, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Bostic, NC is Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat with a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews.

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