32 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Murphy/Peace Valley KOA welcomes pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. The campground features a massive dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, with convenient waste stations throughout the property. Peachtree Cove RV Park maintains a newly installed dog park and outdoor dog bath station for campers traveling with their canine companions. Both campgrounds provide full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. The bathhouses at these pet-friendly facilities are exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Campers note that daily trash pickup service is available, making longer stays with pets more convenient. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies when pets are outside designated off-leash areas.
Nearby Lake Santeetlah Dispersed camping areas allow pets at no additional charge, though these primitive sites lack facilities such as drinking water, showers, or toilets. Jackrabbit Mountain Campground provides pet-friendly sites with direct access to hiking trails and Lake Chatuge, where dogs can swim in designated areas. The campground is open from early May through late September and serves as an excellent basecamp for multi-sport adventures with pets. Local wildlife considerations make proper leashing essential when exploring surrounding forest areas. Temperature variations in the mountains can affect pets, with summer highs reaching the 80s and evening temperatures dropping significantly, requiring appropriate planning for pet comfort during overnight stays.
"Each has a picnic table, fire pit/grill, and level area for 1-2 tents (a few can accommodate more if you’re ambitious), and lake views (most have lake access if you want to put in a kayak or canoe)."
"We arrived around 8am and got the first campsite we saw. This is the most established dispersed campsite that I’ve stayed at as it has a fire circle, a grill and a picnic table."
"The owner was around all weekend working on the place and being generally friendly. Facilities were clean and in good shape. Massive dog park."
"The place is pet friendly, the owner is awesome, the price is reasonable. There is an acre field for dogs to be off leash and run, you can tube in the creek, they have nice cabins."
from $30 - $145 / night
"The 3.5 mile trail around the lake is a good little walk for the dogs. Highly recommend this campground."
"The lake is great for kayaking and swimming, with an easy trail around the perimeter. The gorgeous Cherohala Skyway is very close by (highly recommend!)."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
"There are a handful of Lots located right along the lake with a beautiful view of the mountains in the distance."
"It's an absolutely beautiful lake in the forest. The trees are turning and the sky is blue. Only drawback is the Pine Ridge Rd dispersed camping is along the roadside. Not really private."
"They are putting in a dog park which will enhance your experience. We would recommend that you plan a stay here."
"Dog run area stream or river at most sites. I had a reservation at Andrew’s Valley Railway Tour highly recommend both of these"
from $59 - $69 / night
"Located on Lake Chatuge in both North Carolina and Georgia, you can ride right to the biking trails or launch your paddleboard right from your lakeside site. "
"Not only was the drive there a beautiful place to see, the campgrounds were amazing as well. There were plenty of amenities, bathrooms and showers included."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
"There’s a river that runs a long the outside of the campground. Good swimming holes. A store that sells food (the best ice cream), firewood & camping supplies."
"There is a beautiful drive to get to this campground once you get through the traffic jam of Sevierville. Enjoy the scenic and winding river road! Only loop C is open in the off season."
Available this weekend
from $30 / night
"This cute little national forest roadside campground is situated in the Nantahala National Forest, just due south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park."
"River running next to it made for great view. Vaulted toilet close by and very quiet. No showers though."
"Nice lakeside side with good lake views. Park next to site. Toilet facility available, site next to marina on north side. Cellphone service with Verizon ok 1or 2 bars."
"This campground is absolutely gorgeous, the views of the lake are breathtaking. Especially, in the early morning. We ended up staying an extra night here because it was so peaceful and laid back."
"This campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake."
"We choose the walk in as the parking was still really close but there are only two of these sites. The creek runs right next to them and it was so peaceful and beautiful."
Available this weekend
from $30 - $290 / night
TravelerNext door to trolley depot, and Old Mill heritage. Walking path along river. Walking distance to shops. Nice camping spots, clean showers and bathrooms. Lots of kids amenities, pool open most of the time.
GuideI'm excited about visiting this place and being secluded by all the greenery and enjoying the sound of silence… I heard it was a wonderful place to visit and stay!
TravelerWe have stayed here several times over the years. It's nothing fancy but it is on the creek, sites are level and spaced fairly good. Kids have a pretty good play area and like to feed the goats. Love the tubing access!
TravelerMy family and I stayed here for our first ever family trip since we’ve all been grown - 5 kids, 3 boyfriends/husbands, 2 parents, 1 dog, so much fun. My parents stayed in one of the rentable RVs and my mom booked the 2 campsites next to each other on the little “island” for the kids, which gave us awesome privacy. The running water was amazing to listen to at night. My biggest complaint is the road noise, it’s close to an occasionally busy road for that area. Big 18 wheelers and motorcyclists using the road at times. But the campsite itself was beautiful and had so much open sunshine. They had recently added a bathhouse with 2 toilets and a shower, which was great. I will be back here.
TravelerShowers give you maybe 20 seconds of warm ish water. The. Pretty much tap temps. Amazingly it’s still completely fogs up the bathhouse mirrors due to the inadequate exhaust. That may. Be due to the temp, exhaust, and venting strings are easily manipulated by one of the million children in the “Resort”. It’s not a resort in any way. It’s a campground that has really nice pads. Marginal hookups. Lots and lots and lots of bears. Big BIG bears. I’m a bear hunter. There isn’t one I’ve seen that isn’t a legit Pope and Young. The toilets are clean. The floor and showers are gross. The lazy river is cold. Hot tube warm. If you are a camper spending $250 a night and a resort fee per person, you still don’t get given a towel to use the pool. Front desk actually said the towels were NOT for campers but for “ hotel resort” guest. So why am I paying the fee? We stayed here because it was a Margaretaville property. There are many other nicer and cheaper options in town. It’s expensive. The bar car does not exist. There is wood delivery. But it’s a bundle of twigs for $10. It is dry. The food is Sysco crap and the inside bars are just part of the kids arcade or cafeteria. Live music was super strange. The guy literally was standing in the doorway to the cafeteria bar. Don’t waste your money here. If you do anyway, plan on bears digging thru your stuff every night. Kids? Dogs? And Bears……not good.
LegendWe took US-321 into the back side of Gatlinburg to avoid the downtown craziness. RV Life GPS guided us directly to Twin Creek RV Resort, while Waze suggested a few shortcuts that we wisely passed on. The campground (CG) entrance was a little tight and downhill, but we had no trouble getting to the office for check-in. One of the very friendly and helpful staff members escorted us to back-in site 14, where backing in was easy. We wanted to lower our toy hauler patio to enjoy the creek running behind the sites, and the staff kindly allowed us to park our F-450 in site 38 across the road to give us more room. Our site had a nice patio area with a long bench, picnic table, and nearby fire pit. CG Wi-Fi was so-so at 6.17 Mbps download. Verizon had 2 bars and T-Mobile had 3 bars, while our T-Mobile Home Internet delivered a respectable 106 Mbps download. There was considerable road noise from US-321, especially during daylight hours, although evenings were noticeably quieter. The fenced dog park was small, but there was plenty of room around the CG to walk our pup. Overall, we enjoyed our creekside site, the helpful staff, and the convenient location away from the busiest part of Gatlinburg.
TravelerBeautiful spot in the smoky mountains. State park style amenities, no showers. No hookups. Very busy very open campground. Nice that some trails are walking distance from campground. I would not camp here again as I prefer more separation and privacy. No cell service. STARLINK is usable but obstructed with tree canopy
GuideLeft Pigeon Forge Tn. GPS took us on an adventure, route 129 The Tail of the Dragon 318 curves switchback and hairpins I was nervous but slayed it. Lol. Peachtree Cove RV Park is perfect for quiet camping. Dog run area stream or river at most sites. I had a reservation at Andrew’s Valley Railway Tour highly recommend both of these
GuideDrove 5 hrs from our last campground to here for event Campground was very well maintained and liked the site. Wasn’t overly crazy about the event not a lot of vendors mainly jeeps went to a few local shops in town had a great lunch at the cookie dough monster.
Lake Santeetlah dispersed camping areas near Marble, North Carolina offer primitive sites without facilities at elevations of 1,800-2,500 feet in the Nantahala National Forest. Located about 30 miles north of Marble, these areas provide free camping options with direct lake access. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night while summer days typically reach 80-85°F.
Paddle Lake Santeetlah: Bring kayaks or canoes to explore the crystal clear waters. "The lake itself is absolutely gorgeous and crystal clear! We had lots of birds and butterflies around camp. Keep your eyes out for the Tufted Titmouse a cute little grey bird resembling a Cardinal," shares Andy S. from Lake Santeetlah Dispersed.
Hike Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest: Visit old-growth trees just 10 minutes from Horse Cove Campground. "It is also only a 10 min drive to Joyce Kilmer National Forests where you can see some of the oldest/largest trees in the southeast," notes Cheryl B. from Horse Cove.
Mountain bike at Jackrabbit: Access 15 miles of trails suitable for various skill levels. "The 15 miles of mountain bike trails are absolutely amazing for all skill levels," writes Katrin S. who stayed at Jackrabbit Mountain.
Fish at Long Hungry Road: Try fishing in spots with direct lake access. "It had level parking and I could walk down to the bank to fish and have a fire," mentions Bryson D. who camped at Long Hungry Road.
Secluded waterfront sites: Find privacy along the shoreline. "Our site was a quarter mile peninsula that we had to ourselves. All the sites very in size, shape, and proximity to the road and lake, and they all were nice," explains a camper at Lake Santeetlah Dispersed.
Well-maintained campgrounds: Many sites feature useful campsite amenities. "Each of the free sites we've seen appear to be well-maintained with nice flat, well-drained tent pads, a fire pit, a picnic table, and 2 poles to hang lanterns, shower bags, etc. Lots of trees around for hanging hammocks, too," shares Shari G. about Lake Santeetlah.
Dog-friendly facilities: Pet owners appreciate the accommodation for their animals. "This is a beautiful, family owned campground. Grounds are impeccable and well maintained, customer service was above and beyond," mentions Caitlin from Peachtree Cove RV Park, which features a newly installed dog park.
Lake views: Many sites offer direct water access. "This is a beautiful campsite. All spots are dispersed and you feel like you're camping alone. The lake is gorgeous. We caught brim and saw several bass," notes Rob M. who stayed at Horse Cove.
Arrive early for best sites: Popular spots fill quickly, especially on weekends. "We showed up around 2:30-3 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon and most of the spots were already called for. Seems you gotta get there early if you want easy water access," advises Jake H. from Long Hungry Road Dispersed Campsites.
Prepare for primitive conditions: Many dispersed sites lack facilities. "The sites were amazing, beautiful views, lake access, nice fire pits, good tent pads. One of the best free sites I have stayed at," says Sierra S. about Lake Santeetlah, though noting no bathrooms or running water are available.
Navigation challenges: Some roads require careful driving. "Warning: the road to get to Lake Santeetlah has endless sharp turns & drop-offs, would not recommend driving this in the dark," cautions Alexandra who camped at Lake Santeetlah.
Weather considerations: Mountain weather can change rapidly. "Temperature variations in the mountains can affect comfort, with summer highs reaching the 80s and evening temperatures dropping significantly," according to local reports.
Choose established campgrounds for amenities: Families often prefer sites with facilities. "Very peaceful campground! You can find sites the you can pull right up to or one like ours J2 that you have to park and hike about .25-.5 mi to camp out. It is right off a lake for access to water," explains Cheryl B. from Horse Cove.
Find swim-friendly areas: Look for designated swimming spots. "Nice lakeside side with good lake views. Park next to site. Toilet facility available, site next to marina on north side," shares Andy K. about Lake Santeetlah.
Bring fishing gear for kids: Many sites offer shoreline fishing opportunities. "We spent a week here in Feb. 2017 it was a bit chilly and quiet. The sites and trails are very well maintained, all facilities were clean and the park rangers are super friendly. They also offer cabin and cottages for those who do not camp," notes Kelly W. from Vogel State Park Campground.
Plan multi-activity days: Combine hiking, water activities and wildlife watching. "The campsites are fairly close to one another, but everyone was quiet and respectful. The tent pad and fire ring were great!" shares Emerald M. about Horse Cove.
Check site dimensions carefully: Many dispersed sites aren't suitable for large RVs. "Spent 3 nights here in December and loved it. We seemed to be the only ones out camping during this time in that whole area. It was the perfect spot for our travel trailer. The other sites did not look to be too RV friendly. This site was long and pretty flat," advises Rocio C. who camped at Lake Santeetlah.
Consider hookup requirements: Plan for power needs at dog-friendly campgrounds near Marble. "This is the nicest and cleanest RV park in the entire area. I know, because I actually visited all the others to get a comparison. I have a 43' 5th wheel and was assigned to spot 17, a pull through site," shares Geoff Y. about Peachtree Cove RV Park.
Scout ahead for low clearance issues: Some sites have height limitations. "Sites are big and level. Power hook ups if you need them and plenty of shade. The 3.5 mile trail around the lake is a good little walk for the dogs. Highly recommend this campground," says Jim M. about Indian Boundary.
Use dump stations strategically: Plan where to empty tanks. "Great basecamp for multi-sport adventures. If you're into hiking, water sports and/or mountain biking you'll love Jackrabbit Campground. RVers will have to rough it with no hookups, but there is access to a dump station," explains Ellen K. about Jackrabbit Mountain.
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