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TravelerTanglewood Park
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Geast campground, lots of shad. Some of the sites are very steep. Situated in a beautiful park with lots of activities. Dog park. Trails. Nearby lake, pool
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Stone Mountain State Park Campground welcomes dogs in all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping options. Doughton Park Campground along the Blue Ridge Parkway also permits pets with proper restraint. The bathrooms and showers at both parks are clean and well-maintained, though Stone Mountain can have insect issues during summer months. Byrd's Branch Campground provides pet-friendly sites with amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and full hookups for RVs. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Glade Valley, North Carolina. Sandy Creek Family Campground offers pet-friendly campsites with electric hookups and water access, though alcohol is prohibited on the grounds.
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers excellent hiking opportunities with dogs, with trails accessible directly from several campgrounds. At Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA, pets enjoy a dedicated dog park where they can exercise off-leash while remaining within the campground boundaries. The park host at Wagoner — New River State Park is particularly helpful with information about pet-friendly hiking trails starting right from the campground. When camping with pets in this region, owners should be prepared for variable mountain weather conditions. The Mayberry Campground permits pets throughout its grounds with access to two lakes and nearby hiking trails. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies requiring dogs to be restrained at all times except in designated off-leash areas.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Glade Valley (145)
1. Stone Mountain State Park Campground
"But, ya know North Carolina summers."
"The site also had a huge area for the picnic table and the fire ring is far away from your camper. There was a huge grassy area behind our site with a creek, lots of space for our dog."
from $17 - $72 / night
Check Availability2. Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."
"The Doughton Park campground off of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to spend the night without if you are driving along the Parkway and don't want to venture too far off course."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability3. Sandy Creek Family Campground
"The grounds are adjacent to the Stone Mountain State Park. Very fun long weekend at a family friendly campground. Would definitely camp here again!"
"Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner"
4. Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park
"Please respect the distance advice and don't feed them. We witnessed a lady attempting to pet the stallion of the herd, not respecting his signs to make her back off."
"Campground Review: There are two campgrounds in Grayson Highland SP which is located by The Mouth Of Wilson, VA, near the North Carolina border."
from $27 - $98 / night
Check Availability5. Byrd's Branch Campground
"the campsites area nice. well maintained. proximity to the road is close. constantly hearing cars go by. the tent campsites away from the RV site is nice at night. Listen to the frogs."
"Nice tent sites along a creek surrounded by mature trees. The nearby waterfalls are awesome and just a short hike from the campsite. Glad I stayed here."
6. Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
"There’s a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean."
"They have a pool, a pond, a playground, a dog park, and a great camp store. The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean. If you order ice or firewood, they bring it to your site."
7. Cedar Rock Campground
"There’s a small beach area that you get kids can use as access to swim and rock throwing.
This campground is only a few miles from Stone Mountain state park. Lots of great hiking."8. Wagoner — New River State Park
"We camped at the Wagoner access with our dogs over the weekend. The campground is very beautiful. You have to walk in but the park provides little carts and wheelbarrows."
"Beautiful days hiking nearby, cold nights. Pet friendly. Pretty clean bath house. Visitors center nearby. Sites were mostly level, with gravel, fire pit, picnic table."
from $27 - $72 / night
Check Availability9. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway
"Near a creek as well. Just follow the basin creek trail for about a mile and then cross bridge."
"This camp ground is very small and on the side of a very quiet road next to beautiful fields with breath taking views it has no paved roads so bring a truck or suv sedans will get stuck easily there is"
10. Mayberry Campground
"It’s a huge campground with 2 lakes, playground, RV store and shelter houses. There is only one shower house with one shower and two toilets on each side. Pet friendly on leash."
"Great family friendly, pet loving campground. Most sites are spacious, all rv sites have full hookups. There are a few tent sites close to office."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 29 min from Greensboro, NC
- 1 hr 40 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Johnson City, TN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Glade Valley, NC
1097 Reviews of 145 Glade Valley Campgrounds
- Shandi H.
GuideWytheville KOA
Awesome!!!
This place is amazing!! Dog park needs to be updated but the fact they had a dog park was amazing. There was live music, karaoke, candy scavenger hunts for kids, even a bowling ally! I recommend this 100%
- SSamuel C.Traveler
Wytheville KOA
Best KOA
By far the best KOA I have stayed at. This place is huge and some thing for everyone. Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly.
Nomad Nurse ZGuideTanglewood Park
Nice and new!
Great hosts, spacious spots, nearby dog park, loved staying here. The bath houses are a little dated but very clean. There is horse shoe, volleyball, soccer goals on the camp ground. I would stay here all the time if I could!
Katrin M.
LegendWagoner — New River State Park
Beautiful campground.
We camped at the Wagoner access with our dogs over the weekend. The campground is very beautiful. You have to walk in but the park provides little carts and wheelbarrows. The sites and the bathhouse are very well maintained. The park host, Tom Keller, was just fantastic. Really helpful and super nice. There are also 2 beautiful hiking trails starting at the campground. I would definitely camp here again even if I have to say there are much more scenic places in this part of North Carolina.
- TTiffany D.Guide
Tanglewood Park
New, Basic, but Nice
We only stayed for 1 night as we were passing through, but we plan to return one day.
Positives are it’s a newer campground, nice and shaded, full hookups (w,e,s), lots were wide, Easy to get in and out of, plenty to do within the park (hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, etc), has a nice dog park, hosts were very welcoming and kind, VERY clean.
Negatives are unlevel lots (we had to lower ours by over 4” and still weren’t level, but couldn’t adjust anymore), sites aren’t exactly private - but there was a bit of space between sites.
Marjorie W.GuideTanglewood Park
. Beautiful place
Beautiful place. At $35 a night, there is a lot to enjoy. The only thing you need to be aware of is that some of the sights are very slanted. Very tall levelers are needed. But they do have cable, wifi(that’s ok) a dog park and lots more. It’s worth it.
- Megan B.
ScoutFancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
Nice Place, hard to navigate
We stayed here for vacation last year. There’s a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean. My only negative was that they had us camp up on the top of the hill and it was difficult to navigate back down, with some very sharp turns for our fifth wheel. They seemed to have some nice amenities, and the staff was very friendly.
- MMatt B.Guide
Tanglewood Park
Excellent County Park with Plenty to Do
This is our local park so we're a bit spoiled. It was perfect for our first outing in our new 34' travel trailer. Plenty of shade in the campground which unfortunately makes backing a challenge in some sides dodging the trees. The park has great mountain biking, walking/hiking trails, horseback riding, gold, swimming, playgrounds and a great dog park. It's the place we go on the weekend as locals and a great place to visit for campers. Hosts were extremely friendly and do a fantastic job keeping the sides clean and cleared of even the smallest twigs and branches from the tree.
Guide to Glade Valley
Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway provide scenic backdrops for camping near Glade Valley, North Carolina. Located in the northwestern part of the state, this region offers elevation ranges from 1,500 to 3,500 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands. Campsites throughout the area typically open from early spring through late fall, with some locations remaining accessible year-round.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Stone Mountain State Park provides numerous trail options for waterfall viewing. "The waterfall is spectacular and runs a distance over the smooth rock, pouring down into the ravine below. A remarkable wooden staircase/boardwalk will take you from the top of the falls to the bottom, if you are willing to climb it," notes Dave V. about Stone Mountain State Park Campground.
Wine tasting: Several campgrounds offer proximity to local vineyards. "The trails headed east toward Elkin and Grassy Creek Winery are more of an easy hike, with plenty of beautiful hardwoods and creeks to cross. The winery itself was beautiful and worth the trip," shares Kristyn from Byrd's Branch Campground.
Fishing: Creek and river access provide fishing opportunities throughout the region. "There's a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean. My only negative was that they had us camp up on the top of the hill and it was difficult to navigate back down, with some very sharp turns for our fifth wheel," mentions Megan B. about camping near the water at Fancy Gap.
What campers like
Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation around Glade Valley offers relief from summer heat. "Getting into the highlands means cooler temps in the summer," notes Anna R. about Doughton Park Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Creek sounds: Many campsites feature water sounds for peaceful sleeping. "Nothing beats falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the creek. Small playground isn't much to look at but my kids (10 and under) always use the heck out of it," shares Megan M. about Cedar Rock Campground.
Privacy between sites: Some campgrounds offer more secluded options. "The tent sites are built into a hill that provides an abundance of trees to hang hammocks and to keep well protected from the sun. The RV spots are located out in the open area and one loop sits right on a creek," explains Jody K. about Stone Mountain State Park's camping options.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have minimal connectivity. "Service was non existent for us (AT&T) but it was so nice!" reports Christina B. about Cedar Rock Campground.
Seasonal closures: Check opening dates before planning trips. "We were told by a ranger we talked with earlier in the day that this campground might be closed for the season but the gates were open, so we checked it out and saw a sign saying that it would close for the season on November 4 so we were good!" shares Lee D. about seasonal camping at Doughton Park.
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