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Spacious Skies Bear Den Campground accommodates pets with designated pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options across its drive-in and walk-in access areas. Pets must remain leashed when outside accommodation units, with owners responsible for waste cleanup and proper supervision. The campground features a clean, maintained environment with bathrooms described as exceptionally well-kept by multiple visitors. Grandfather Campground also welcomes pets at its Banner Elk location, providing similar pet accommodation options with water and electric hookups available. The bathhouses at most pet-friendly campgrounds in the Pineola area are regularly cleaned and maintained, offering hot showers for campers after outdoor adventures with their pets.
Linville Falls Campground permits leashed dogs throughout its premises including its hiking trails with access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pets can enjoy the refreshing waters of the nearby river during summer months when water temperatures are most comfortable. The campground provides access to several pet-accessible hiking routes ranging from easy to strenuous difficulty levels, including the Falls Trail (1.6 miles round trip) and the more challenging Gorge Trail (1.4 miles round trip). Wildlife encounters are possible in this mountain region, requiring pets to remain secured at campsites and on trails. Roan Mountain State Park Campground, located approximately 30 minutes from Pineola, offers year-round pet-friendly camping with cabin options and full hookup sites. Bear-proof food storage is essential at most campgrounds in the area, with food items needing to be secured in provided bear lockers or vehicles overnight to ensure pet safety.
"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
Check Availability"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."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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
Check Availability"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."
"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)."
"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!"
"Check your tour cd to verify it works before driving away from the gate. It is helpful as you drive through and not all function correctly."
"This is the most beautiful hiking trails in the world! A lot of climbing rock slopes and ladders with scenic views from 6000 ft plus elevation."
from $17 - $37 / night
Check Availability"It is dog friendly, and has a few good hiking trails. You can also check out a cool old cemetery nearby."
"Hiking, fishing, swimming, and waterfall splashing abound on, and around, this campground. Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep."
from $20 - $30 / night
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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.
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?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
The Pineola area sits at elevations between 3,600-4,000 feet in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, creating distinct camping conditions with temperature drops of 10-15°F compared to nearby lowland areas. Summer highs typically range from 75-85°F with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 50s even in July, making adequate bedding essential for pet friendly camping near Pineola, North Carolina.
Waterfall hikes with dogs: 1.6 miles round-trip on Falls Trail at Linville Falls Campground offers good terrain for hiking with pets. "At the top of Linville Falls you can hammock camp on a Rock are within 50 feet of the Waterfall," notes camper Mitchell G.
Mountain summit views: 8 miles to Carver's Gap from Roan Mountain State Park Campground provides exceptional ridge hiking where dogs are welcome. A visitor notes, "45 minutes to Grandfather mountain. Park is well kept and maintained. Bathroom are heated and clean."
Fly fishing spots: Access the Toe River directly from tent sites. "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 camper Tracy D.
Clean facilities in all seasons: Many campgrounds maintain heated bathhouses for comfort during colder months. "The bathhouse that we used (at the top of the campground) is in need of updating. The showers in particular were moldy and didn't drain well," notes Nicole L. at Grandfather Campground.
Creekside sites for dogs: Tent locations beside mountain streams provide natural water features pets enjoy. "We stayed on site #6, which was on the creek. Two trailheads are on the campground, one of which is a beautiful and easy hike to a small waterfall," shares Chad K. from Mortimer Campground.
Playground access: Several pet-friendly sites include play areas for children near campsites. "We camped at C13 which was right across from the large playground in November. No noise issues, but it was dark by 6:30pm. May be different in the Summer. My daughter had a blast," explains Charles S.
Bear safety requirements: Food storage protocols are strictly enforced throughout the region. "Bear-proof food storage is essential at most campgrounds in the area, with food items needing to be secured in provided bear lockers or vehicles overnight," confirms local guidelines.
No mobile service: Cell coverage is minimal across most camping areas. "No cell service, but there is (slow) wifi throughout the campground. There is a Verizon hotspot to make calls, but I couldn't connect with US Cellular," reports Mary D.
Winter facility limitations: Many campgrounds reduce services from November through March. "Parts of it feel a little too much like a resort, but it is quite well maintained and bustling rather than over crowded," observes Lynn G. about Julian Price Park Campground.
Weather preparation: Pack for temperature swings of 30°F between day and night, especially in spring and fall. "In late July it was cool in the evenings. Some of the fire rings have 'flip over' grills which were super convenient. My 95 lb dog was welcome also," shares Nicole L.
Cabin alternatives: Consider rental options for unpredictable weather with pets. "My two teenage boys and I stayed 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 Timothy H.
Short hiking routes: Choose trails under 2 miles for younger children and pets. "Hiking trails in the Pineola area range from easy walks to strenuous climbs, with the Falls Trail (1.6 miles round trip) being most accessible for families with dogs," recommend park officials.
Site selection: Request sites away from tent-only areas to minimize disturbance from foot traffic. "We stayed up the hill, where there are three lanes of diagonal pull thru sites sloping up the hill. The sites are fairly level, long but a little narrow," reports Erin S.
Narrow access roads: Plan arrivals during daylight hours as many campgrounds have single-lane entry bridges or tight turns. "When you turn into the campground, you will cross a narrow 1-lane bridge across Watagua Creek," warns a reviewer from Grandfather Campground.
Limited hookup availability: Reserve 4-6 weeks ahead for peak summer and fall seasons. "16, about to be 17 sites. The 5 upfront are walk in, and more private. The about to be 12 in the back are pull in and much closer together. Two shower houses, one on both ends, no hookups," explains Clementine K.
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