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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pinehurst, NC

1,306 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Thousand Trails Green Mountain near Lenoir allows pets at all sites with access to hiking trails alongside small creeks. The campground features full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins with decks overlooking the water. Dogs can roam the extensive 1,200-acre property using the network of trails that lead to waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Many campers appreciate that most sites are spacious enough to accommodate pets without feeling crowded, though the park can get busy on weekends with dirt bike enthusiasts using nearby trails. Bathhouses and facilities are somewhat dated but functional, with the clubhouse providing the cleanest restroom facilities.

Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites offers free, pet-friendly camping with vault toilets and picnic tables along a creek. The gravel road is well-maintained with approximately nine campsites situated 100-200 feet from the water, perfect for dogs needing a cooling swim during summer months. Most sites include designated fire rings and remain clean despite occasional weekend traffic from off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. While no official pet restrictions exist, owners should keep dogs leashed around the camping area due to passing traffic on the forest service road. The camping area connects to OHV trails where pets can accompany owners exploring the surrounding forest. Cell service is limited at the campsites but available at the nearby parking lot, with the closest supplies and veterinary services found in Lenoir, approximately 20 minutes away.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pinehurst, North Carolina (216)

    1. Spacious Skies Bear Den

    65 Reviews
    Spruce Pine, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 765-2888

    $24 - $999 / night

    "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."

    2. Thousand Trails Green Mountain

    18 Reviews
    Lenoir, NC
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "A very friendly place for people and pets. A storm was coming in and they called to check our ETA to let us know set up might be critical. Plenty of hiking trails."

    "The campsites are at the base of a mountain with tons of great hiking trails within the park."

    3. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    49 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / 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."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $27 - $32 / night

    "The family campground is a short distance further inside the park on the left side(approx 2 miles) marked by a small brown sign...and is situated at 1400 ft elevation. "

    "This campground is one way and exits into a trailhead parking area. There was one site that was in the parking area, would not be my first choice. Shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings."

    5. Steele Creek Park & Campground

    12 Reviews
    Collettsville, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-5660

    "Plenty of room in spots for pets and children. We had a blast with out 3 year old daughter and our standard poodle."

    "There are primitive campsites for those who only want to “rough it”, sites indicated for tent or pop-up with water and electricity, 30 amp and 50 amp sites. a large portion of the sites are located directly"

    6. Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    29 Reviews
    Linville Falls, NC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 765-7818

    $30 - $45 / 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."

    7. Old NC 105 - Dispersed Camping

    23 Reviews
    Linville, NC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 257-4200

    "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)."

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    8. Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Collettsville, NC
    8 miles
    Website

    "We stayed here for 12 days in the very first spot on the right , it was the most secluded and we had a bar of service near/ at the picnic table. We enjoyed our stay."

    "One caveat: there is a relatively narrow turn near the top of the lot, past the camping sites, that would be difficult for larger RVs."

    9. Mortimer Campground — National Forests In North Carolina

    10 Reviews
    Collettsville, NC
    13 miles
    +1 (828) 652-2144

    $20 - $30 / night

    "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."

    10. Upper Creek, Pisgah National Forest NC

    8 Reviews
    Jonas Ridge, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 257-4200

    "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."

    "Spent two nights here at a site right next to the creek, which was awesome listening to the running water as you fall asleep. Easy to get to, just a forest service road."

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  • C
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Adult and Dog campground wonder

    From the moment we arrived at the campground the manager "Larry"  ( a workamper) signed us in, show us our site on Wagging Tail Dr.  We arrived on their opening weekend the Owners provided BBQ meal and live music "Jose Wales" band.   It was a wonderful time.  As for the "Dog Retreat part - 18 acres of wonder open areas fenced in to keep you furry friends from running away, there is agility park, puppy park, the main dog park, a private park (single or you can invite), a Lure run, a Ball Park, and a Pond for those watery dogs.

    Price for Fire wood - a little expensive and 10 lbs of Ice was reasonable.  There are fully fenced sites, a couple of sites with a fenced area.  The larges rig I saw in there was a Solitude at  38 ft.

    Over all, if you want the peace and quiet in the North Carolina foot hills with your furry friend and have a good time.  This is the place to be.

    One other note:  It is the only park in NC that is a dedicated dog campground.

  • Kelly R.
    Feb. 23, 2021

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Awesome for dogs and people!

    We camped here back in August and had a blast! We brought our two dogs and they also had a great time. This site is very dog friendly (obviously), with many sites having their own fenced in yards. We opted for a site without a fence, which we regretted once we got there. The gravel at our site was painful for our dog’s feet and they had a hard time walking on it. The dog parks made up for this! There are multiple large dog parks located at the campground. The restrooms were awesome, but are single person use only. We felt like we were the only ones using them (that’s how well maintained they were). Campsites are close together but we didn’t mind. The staff was great, they helped us find our site and even helped us back our camper in. There was power and water hookup at each site. There is tons of stuff to do around the area too. Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are right around the corner and SO FUN.

  • Kirsten J.
    Jun. 4, 2019

    Mountain River Family Campground

    Pristine, friendly, communal, peaceful campground on the river!

    This campground was pristine - from the moment we turned the corner, until the moment we left!  

    We met Kimberly within seconds of pulling on the property.  She was incredibly kind and made us feel at home immediately.  As tent campers, she told us our best choices were a 30 amp site on the river ($50) or a 30-amp site off the river ($44).  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.  Not only were the pets included, but they have a dog park area that they can run free and stretch their legs!  

    We came into the cute little office where Kimberly gave us a campground map (which was painted by a resident camper glass blower) and told us about her property. Several items were on sale inside the store, including many shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. They also sell kids fishing poles, stickers and even a fresh coffee cup machine.  They have recently renovated the bathhouse (wait until you see it!) they have a library with books and games, an outdoor sink to wash dishes etc. and even a laundry room that operates on the honor system.  How great is that!  I thought it was wonderful that we could wash a wet sleeping bag or a quick load of stinky hiking clothes if necessary!  Kimberly explained that they have a pretty good mix of short and long term campers (primarily RV's) and even a cute little cabin that can be rented.  

    Kimberly said that they choose not to allow on-line bookings to maintain the atmosphere that they desire.  You can call, or submit a request, but they want to have a conversation with you before booking.  The campground was calm, friendly and so so clean.  Campers were friendly, the campground host was as kind as could be, and so proud about her new bathrooms.  (See below).  This is the kind of campground we would feel good about our kids biking around in the evening as they chase fire flies and meet new friends!  

    The campground was located on the river, but the slope was challenging from several sites.  With kiddos, I may prefer a site closer to the road because it was nearly a flat walk out to the river.  We will surely be back!

  • Pat B.
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground

    Not quite great for a senior

    Great and clean unless you have a very active dog and you're sorta out of shape. Their dog park extremely small and hilly and has holes you need to watch. The yellow jackets were terrible and I got stung while just sitting at our site. Also a hike to take garbage to their dumpster. Some sort of pickup or maybe bear proof cans half way point, also more flat area for dog walks. If they would take in some of the area around the horse shoe area that would help too .

  • Riley R.
    May. 29, 2019

    Down by the River Campground - 55+

    Everything you need in a campground

    I’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.

  • Katrin M.
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Wagoner — 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.

  • Jennifer J.
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Linville Falls Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Loved it!

    Great 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!

  • Jess
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Mountain Stream RV Park

    Small, beautiful campgroud

    Really beautiful spot. It's one small loop with around 30 sites, as well as 3 luxury yurts. Very level w/ nice gravel, fire pits & picnic tables. A nice big creek runs behind most of the campsites. There's a playground for the kids and a little fenced in dog park, too (it even has a nice dog wash station!). Beautifully landscaped with lots of flowers, bird feeders and little white lights at night. The bathhouse was clean and there's a nice picnic shelter. The camp store has basic necessities (even local, fresh eggs). Blue Ridge Parkway isn't far. We recommend the hike to Crabtree Falls! Only con is that the sites are very close together.

  • Gabi B.
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

    Amazing Campground for Pups and Adults

    We visited this park a few weeks ago and wished we could have stayed longer! It's a well-kept, clean park within approximately half an hour from Lake Lure (where Dirty Dancing was filmed). It is an adult only campground that is dog-centric... For us the best of both worlds! Includes several dog parks for large and small breads, and a pond in which the pups can swim and splash around. We've never been to a park like this one and highly recommend it if you can get in. We'll be back for sure!

Guide to Pinehurst

The western North Carolina mountains offer several dog friendly campgrounds near Pinehurst, with most sites situated between 1,200-2,500 feet elevation. The region's forest service roads provide access to both established and dispersed camping options, with temperature variations often 8-12 degrees cooler than Pinehurst during summer months. These pet-welcoming sites range from primitive setups to full-service facilities throughout the Blue Ridge foothills.

What to do

Waterfall hiking: 5 miles round-trip at South Mountains State Park Family Campground to reach the 80-foot High Shoals Falls. "We stayed for 3 nights- family campsite (sites 6-9 are beat IMO) was used as basecamp. We also had a primitive site that we backpacked to for a night. Great trails. Great views. The nature trail area was a great way to start and end the day as we hiked back to 'basecamp'," shares Sarah W.

Off-highway vehicle trails: 2.5 miles from the campsites at Brown Mountain Roadside Campsites lead to an OHV network where dogs can join their owners. "This parking lot is mainly used by Off Highway Vehicles(OHV). That is, dirt bikes and four wheelers. The OHV trail starts at the parking lot, which is why on weekends it gets extremely busy," explains Jay R.

Mountain biking: 16.5 miles of dedicated trails available through the South Mountains trail system. "Roughly 16.5 miles of mountain bike trails intermix with hiking and equestrian trails. There is a separate equestrian campground between the Visitors Center and the Family Campground," according to Dave V.

Lakeside recreation: Boat rentals available at Julian Price Park Campground. "This park is right on a gorgeous lake. There is a spot within the park to rent kayaks which was great. There is a hiking trail that goes around the lake. There's also a trail that you can access from the park that leads to Hebron Rock Colony which is an incredible hiking trail," writes Danielle L.

What campers like

Creek-side sites: Various creek-adjacent options let dogs cool off during hot days. "The campsite was at the base of a mountain with tons of great hiking trails within the park. They even had a food truck most days, so you really don't have to leave the campground unless you want to. They are also dog friendly," reports Kristen W. about Thousand Trails Green Mountain.

Cave exploration: Rock formations around Table Rock offer unique camping spots. "A couple buddies and I went camping on table rock, found a cave, crawled through it for about 100 feet and found the most beautiful camping spot we have ever seen," says Andy P. about Table Rock Campsites.

Dark skies: Minimal light pollution at higher elevations creates exceptional stargazing. "The last night was beautiful and the stars were incredible," notes Tyler O. about his Table Rock experience.

Clean facilities: Modern bathhouses at several campgrounds exceed expectations. "Cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen!! We camped at the family camping area, it was great, we had site 6 and it was on the river and the kids loved it!" shares Jessica L. about South Mountains State Park.

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