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Stone Mountain State Park Campground welcomes pets at all tent, RV, and cabin sites with proper supervision. The park's accessible trails and picnic areas allow leashed dogs throughout, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts camping with their four-legged companions. Wagoner Access at New River State Park also maintains a pet-friendly policy across its RV sites with hookups and tent camping areas. Both parks require pets to remain leashed (6-foot maximum) at all times when outside vehicles or camping units. Most campgrounds in the Laurel Springs area, including Doughton Park Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway, provide designated pet waste disposal stations and water access for animals. Basin Cove Campground offers primitive camping with complete pet access, though campers must hike approximately one mile with their animals to reach sites.
Dogs particularly enjoy the creek access at several campgrounds, with Twin Rivers Family Campground providing shallow water spots where pets can cool off during summer months. Campground hosts at Doughton Park are known to be particularly helpful with pet-related questions and sometimes provide treats for well-behaved dogs. Raccoon Holler Campground features wide, flat terrain ideal for daily dog walks with good drainage during rainy periods. When camping with pets in the region, visitors should be prepared for wildlife encounters, particularly at Basin Cove and Doughton Park where bears have been spotted. The nearby town of West Jefferson (less than 30 minutes from most campgrounds) offers veterinary services and pet supply stores for emergency needs. Campers report that morning and evening are ideal for walking dogs in the area due to cooler temperatures and spectacular mountain views.
"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 Availability"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 Availability"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 Availability"There was a place to eat and drink not far down the road at Laurel Springs."
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Twin rivers campground is located in Crumpler NC on the river. It is a primitive campground with both RV and tent sites. "
"It seems a little bit of a sketchy drive into the primitive sites, but no one had any problems as far as I know—we certainly didn’t!"
"There’s plenty of swings throughout the campground for people to enjoy a long with basketball court, bourse shoes, fishing, frisbee golf, walking trails, a massive field that my daughter loved playing"
"I picked this campground because it was very close to Blue Ridge Parkway. My plan was to ride my motorcycle through this beautiful area of NC, but the rain didn't cooperate this trip."
"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"
"It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
"There is a place to wash dishes outside as well. Fantastic walking trails - some parts quite steep but we got a good workout through the woods on the property."
from $25 - $136 / night
Check Availability"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"
"My wife and I biked/ ran the trails nearby. Our dogs loved walking around the campground. Some nice wooded tent sites that a very large areas. Our spot was a two level site."
"Swimming, kayaking, boat launch, small hiking trail. Sites have a fire pit, picnic table (it’s really heavy!) and a grill. I loved how each site is fairly unique."
from $20 - $85 / night
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Travelerno reservation required. There is always room to stay. We were motorcycle camping the blue ridge parkway and camped here for the night. There was a place to eat and drink not far down the road at Laurel Springs.
GuideThis 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%
TravelerBy 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.
LegendWe 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.
TravelerI’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.
GuideGreat campground! We are tent campers and loved our time here! There are A LOT of spots in a small area. That would be my only complaint if you want to call it that. The campgrounds clean and the owners are super nice and helpful. We have a dog and love the dog park! The bathrooms are very clean and nice! I would definitely recommend this campground!
ScoutWe 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.
TravelerNice, clean campground with friendly staff. Outdoor pool, mini golf, bowling alley and more to keep everyone busy. We stayed on Labor Day weekend so it was crowded and of course it was a bit noisy but would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and we would definitely go back. They also have two dog parks in the campground which is nice for your furry family! 😊
GuideWe had a nice time visiting Mocksville. There are a lot of cute restaurants near by.
We stayed here as part of our thousand trails membership.
The campground is mostly annual people with permanent lots. We don’t mind that at all. Those types always seem to be laid back and quiet. The spots are really close together. And the roads are sooo narrow.
The dog park was nice and walking the park was relaxing.
Unfortunately a lot of the activity type things (arcade, mini-golf, horseshoes, etc) weren’t available because we visited in the off season. Bummer but to be expected even though we had super nice weather.
Not really the campgrounds fault I don’t think, but there were SO MANY FLIES. I spent the weeks killing the ones that snuck in. So annoying.
We visited with our 33’ travel trailer. Site D64 is plenty long but has the y of the road surrounding you. Verizon service has 2 bars. Occasionally got a little spotty while working, but our hotspot worked enough. Streaming did get dicey.
Laurel Springs campgrounds sit at elevations between 2,500-3,600 feet in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, providing cooler summer temperatures typically 10-15 degrees below surrounding lowland areas. Campgrounds in this region experience significant seasonal closures, with most primitive sites shutting down from November through mid-April due to winter conditions and limited road maintenance.
Hike directly to waterfalls from camp: From Sandy Creek Family Campground, campers can walk to Stone Mountain State Park waterfalls without relocating vehicles. "There is a little path to get to the waterfalls of Stone Mountain state park," notes reviewer Becca C., who appreciated the creek access during hot weather.
Disc golf between camping sessions: Raccoon Holler Campground maintains an on-site disc golf course through wooded sections of the property. One visitor mentioned the course offers "plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer."
Fish stocked trout streams: Helton Creek Campground sits alongside professionally managed trout waters with seasonal stocking. "Delayed Harvest trout stream, well stocked in spring, larger fish stocked in fall, October I think. Probably 2-3 miles of good fishable water," explains Scott G., who regularly fishes the area.
Primitive sites with creek sounds: Basin Cove Campground requires a one-mile hike to access tent-only sites situated along moving water. "Campsite is right next to the creek—fun to hear the water at night. Stars are amazing!" shares reviewer Hollz, who appreciated the distance from vehicle access.
Cooler summer temperatures: Blue Bear Mountain Camp sits at higher elevation, providing natural air conditioning during hot months. "The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat," notes Kristen J., who found the temperature differential significant during summer visits.
Protection from storms: The terrain at many Laurel Springs campgrounds provides natural wind barriers. "The constant light breeze and lack of mosquitoes is a treat," Raven B. observed at Blue Bear Mountain Camp, where the topography creates micro-climate advantages.
Remote locations with limited services: Most campgrounds around Laurel Springs have minimal facilities and restricted access. Christian describes Basin Cove as having "no cell service and it is very clean of trash perfect quiet getaway," highlighting both the isolation and pristine environment.
Variable water access: Water availability fluctuates seasonally at many campgrounds. "There is NO clean water source, you have to bring a filter system with you," Julie L. advises about Basin Cove, while Blue Bear campers must fill tanks at central locations rather than having hookups at sites.
Road conditions require planning: Access roads to many sites present challenges for low-clearance vehicles. Basin Cove has "no paved roads so bring a truck or suv sedans will get stuck easily," according to Christian, and similar conditions exist at multiple area campgrounds.
Look for dedicated play areas: Several campgrounds offer structured recreation spaces. At Twin Rivers Family Campground, "There's plenty of things for the kids and the adults to do there. It's also a great place for photography with all the scenery," according to the Booboys Outdoor A. review.
Scout water access points first: Creeks and rivers near campsites vary significantly in depth and safety. Ann H. from Sandy Creek Family Campground says, "Our sites were creek side. The kids enjoyed playing in the creek and on the playground."
Reserve dog-friendly options early: Dog friendly campgrounds near Laurel Springs book quickly during peak season. At Wagoner access in New River State Park, Katrin M. reports they "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."
Prepare for limited hookup options: Full-service sites remain scarce throughout the region. At W. Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground, Connie M. notes, "Been coming here for 20 years. This park has been my go to place when we need to get away. Would give 5 stars but this park isn't full hookup."
Check site dimensions and angles: Many campgrounds feature irregular parking areas challenging for larger rigs. At W. Kerr Scott, one camper found "The actual campsites can be a bit tricky to park but overall great time," while another noted certain sites divided into upper/lower sections that limit RV positioning.
Monitor seasonal closures: Most pet-friendly RV sites around Laurel Springs close from November through April. Roger W. reports from Doughton Park Campground, "Right now there is no through traffic as a nearby portion of the parkway is in the middle of a 3 year construction project."
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