32 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Linville Falls Campground welcomes leashed dogs throughout the grounds with no additional pet fee. The pet-friendly sites range from tent pads with fireflies lighting up the night sky to RV spots with full hookups and picnic tables. Spacious Skies Bear Den also offers pet-friendly camping options with cabin accommodations for those traveling with dogs. Most campgrounds in the area maintain a strict leashed dog policy on hiking trails and in camping areas, with some sites featuring designated pet waste stations. Bathhouses and common areas typically remain pet-free zones except for service animals. The dog-friendly campgrounds near Jonas Ridge offer both wooded and open-field sites where many visitors enjoy evening walks with their pets along designated paths. Both primitive camping and established campgrounds provide options for dog owners seeking outdoor adventures.
The dog-friendly trails around Linville Falls and Linville Gorge Wilderness area provide excellent hiking opportunities for campers with pets. Leashed dogs are permitted on the Falls Trail (1.6 miles round trip), while the more strenuous Gorge Trail (1.4 miles) allows dogs but requires careful management on the rocky terrain. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway offers multiple access points to scenic overlooks and trails that accommodate pets. Campers should be prepared for variable mountain weather, as tent sites can experience below freezing temperatures even in late spring. Wildlife encounters are possible, so proper food storage in bear lockers or vehicles is essential when camping with pets. Local stores in Linville Falls and Newland provide pet supplies and basic necessities, though bringing extra pet food and water is recommended for dispersed camping areas that lack potable water sources.
"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
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
"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)."
"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."
"The campsite is always clean and friendly staff are there ready to answer questions on where to hike, eat and about the wildlife that's in this area of Western North Carolina."
"The positives: Location: very close to Grandfather Mountain entrance and BRP. There are plenty of stores, restaurants, antiques nearby too."
from $35 - $42 / night
"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!"
"Some walk in and some drive in. The spots are well spaced out so you do not see other campers. Though the spots are large, there is not room for a large trailer."
"We stayed at the second spot along the road on the left, then further back along the trail. It was only the two of us with our dogs but there was definitely enough room for a group."
"To get to the dispersed camping area at Table Rock, you have to drive a long, winding road. It is a designated wilderness area, and most of the roads are not well-maintained."
"Be sure to have 4WD (preferably a off-roading vehicle) to make it up some parts of the road.
The spot was massive and could easily fit 5+ vehicles and sleep 20 comfortably."
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
ScoutGreat camping spot! Road isn’t horrible going up but there are some rougher areas toward the end of the road. Gorgeous sunset and sunrise spot! Fire rings seemed fairly abundant at the pull offs.
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
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.
TravelerThe road was very bumpy but I got up on my 2WD Honda Odyssey. A couple people came during the day to take photos, but the night was peaceful. A couple campsites on the drive up, less secluded though. View was gorgeous and the sunset was amazing. Amazing spot for stargazing.
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?"
Dispersed camping opportunities near Jonas Ridge, North Carolina span several areas of Pisgah National Forest at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 feet. Winter temperatures in this region can drop below freezing even when valley locations remain mild, requiring proper cold-weather gear for overnight stays. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains offer numerous free primitive camping options with varying levels of accessibility and amenities.
Hike to waterfalls: The trail to Linville Falls offers a moderate hike with several viewing platforms. "Very clean, great place for families, close to many lookouts, waterfalls, and hikes," notes a visitor at Spacious Skies Bear Den.
Fly fishing opportunities: Several creeks and rivers provide trout fishing opportunities without crowds. "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," reports a camper at Roan Mountain State Park Campground.
Stargazing: Clear mountain nights offer exceptional star-viewing. "The last night was beautiful and the stars were incredible," writes a camper who stayed at Table Rock Campsites. The higher elevation sites provide less light pollution for night sky viewing.
Creek-side sites: Camping spots along waterways offer natural white noise and recreation. "Our site backed up to the creek which was amazing! We went in the fall so all the activities were done for the year," shares a visitor at Steele Creek Park & Campground.
Mountain views: Many campsites offer scenic vistas without hiking. "The views were incredible!! Love the size of the sites and ease to get to them," notes a camper at Linville Falls Campground.
Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer natural separation. "The upper numbered sites on the hillside are very private compared to most campgrounds. We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place," writes a visitor about Roan Mountain State Park.
Access roads: Many dispersed camping areas require vehicles that can handle rough terrain. "You definitely need to be a confident driver if you do that though," advises a solo camper at Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping who navigated the road in a sedan.
Weather preparation: Mountain weather changes quickly and can be significantly colder than surrounding areas. "Campsites have good privacy and is quiet most hours. All have easy access, but bathrooms are small for number of campers," reports a camper at Julian Price Park.
Permit requirements: Weekend camping in peak season at some locations requires permits. "You'll need to get a permit from the Grandfather Ranger District if camping in peak season on the weekend (check their website for dates)," advises a visitor to Table Rock Campsites.
Playgrounds and activities: Some campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities. "The campgrounds clean and the owners are super nice. We have a dog and love the dog park! The bathrooms are very clean and nice!" notes a visitor to Mountain River Family Campground.
Swimming areas: Several campgrounds feature water recreation spots. "The water was clear with a small beach. Friends of my went and paddled the Wilson Gorge close by. Tubed down the river, just plenty to do for a weekend trip," shares a camper at Steele Creek Park.
Cabin options: For families new to pet friendly camping near Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, cabins provide comfort. "We were in a 'Cozy Cabin'. They are bigger than they look in the picture. There is a countertop next to the front door and plenty of room for all of our gear," explains a visitor at Spacious Skies Bear Den.
Site selection: Certain sites offer better setups for larger vehicles. "We stayed at site 9, one of the only pull-through sites. We had water and electric and some sites have FHU," recommends an RVer at Roan Mountain State Park.
Seasonal considerations: RV campers should plan for mountain weather variables. "In late July it was cool in the evenings. Some of the fire rings have 'flip over' grills which were super convenient," notes a camper at Grandfather Campground.
Hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer various levels of service. "The sites are lightly wooded. There is a store on property that has things you may have forgotten and a grill," shares a visitor to Steele Creek Park who appreciated the conveniences.
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