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Stone Mountain State Park Campground and Twin Rivers Family Campground both welcome pets at their campsites. The pet-friendly campgrounds around Scottville support various accommodation types including tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping options. Stone Mountain features hook-up sites with electricity and water where pets can stay with their owners, while maintaining clean facilities with showers and sanitary dump stations. Twin Rivers Family Campground offers riverfront tent sites with easy water access, making it popular for campers with water-loving dogs. Campground reviews consistently mention the spacious sites providing ample room for pets to settle in comfortably. Most campgrounds in this area maintain standard leash policies to ensure all guests' safety and comfort when camping with dogs.
Dusty Trails Outfitters provides spacious, remote riverside sites where dogs can enjoy exploring the campground's natural surroundings. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and private porta-potty facilities, creating a comfortable base for both pets and owners. The New River flows through many of these campgrounds, offering excellent opportunities for dogs to swim and cool off during warmer months. Campers report the riverfront locations provide perfect spots for pets to play while owners relax. Blue Bear Mountain Camp extends pet-friendly policies to its diverse accommodation options, including cabins, yurts and glamping sites. During summer months, the shaded campsites at Stone Mountain State Park provide relief from the heat for pets, while hiking trails throughout the region welcome leashed dogs for exercise and exploration. With over 158 dog-friendly campgrounds near Scottville, NC, campers can find pet-friendly campsites suited to everything from weekend trips to extended stays along the New River.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Scottville (179)
1. Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $27 - $98 / night
2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground
"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."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $17 - $72 / night
3. Wagoner — New River State Park
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $72 / night
4. Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."
"The Doughton Park campground off of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to spend the night without if you are driving along the Parkway and don't want to venture too far off course."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
5. Twin Rivers Family Campground
"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!"
6. Helton Creek Campground
"Small but wonderful campground that sits right next to a trout stream. Definitely the place to go if you just want to get away from it all!"
"Any outside noise is washed away by the stream. Good bathhouse/restroom. Excellent fishing on site and plenty more in walking distance."
from $10 - $50 / night
7. Grindstone
"Woodsy sites, access to hiking trails. Spacious camp sites with all the amenities."
"We like to hike and there are TONS of trails in this area. One trail leaves directly from the campground and will bring you to the top of Mt. Rogers, also intersecting with the Appalachian Trail."
Check Availabilityfrom $24 - $36 / night
8. Raccoon Holler Campground
"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."
9. Blue Bear Mountain Camp
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $136 / night
10. New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park
"The location also had four bars of Verizon LTE. Amazing!"
"Sites with full hookups: 3, 7, [8, 12, 13, 14, 15 near bath house] 18, 19, 20 Bath house was nice and clean. Canoe up camp sites right along the River."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 48 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 1 hr 50 min from Johnson City, TN
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Scottville, NC
1244 Reviews of 179 Scottville Campgrounds
- MMichelle A.
GuideFort Chiswell RV Park
Overnight Stay
Need an overnight stay on 81/77 this is the place. Booked is call them complete the reservation via Campspot app which they use so I had to download it. Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office. They also have propane fill for your camper
tommy M.ScoutJomeokee Campground
Great location , clean bathhouse
- KKristen M.Scout
Whitetop
Great 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.
Windy W.ScoutDoe River Landing
Beautiful Place, Ugly host, Oct 2026
Let 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
- RRonnie C.
TravelerSugar Hollow Campground
3 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.
Jacob A.TravelerWhitetop
The 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.
Bonnie H.ScoutDoe River Landing
Kylie T & Andrew W. Review not accurate
My 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?"
Kyle T.ScoutDoe River Landing
Unprofessional hosts that ruins a place with good potential
We brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
Guide to Scottville
Campgrounds near Scottville sit at elevations between 2,500-3,600 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating notably cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowland areas. The region features a mix of established campgrounds and primitive sites, with most locations situated along the New River or smaller mountain streams. Late spring through early fall typically offers the most reliable camping weather with temperatures rarely exceeding 85°F even in July.
What to Do
Trout fishing access points: Several campgrounds provide direct access to quality fishing waters. Helton Creek Campground sits directly on a designated trout stream with "good fishable water" and is "well stocked in spring, larger fish stocked in fall, October I think," according to camper Scott G. The delayed harvest regulations make this an excellent spot for anglers of all skill levels.
Mountain biking nearby: Grindstone Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring regional bike trails. "It's a short drive to downtown Damascus VA... AT, Virginia Creeper, White Top Mountain and Mount Rogers all near by," notes Jeff D. This location provides easy access to the Virginia Creeper Trail, one of the most popular rail-to-trail conversions in the Southeast.
Stargazing opportunities: Stone Mountain State Park Campground offers excellent night sky viewing with minimal light pollution. As camper Emily D. states, it provides "the best stargazing you could ask for." The park's higher elevation and distance from major towns creates ideal conditions for astronomical observation, especially during new moon phases.
Riverside relaxation: The New River, one of North America's oldest waterways, provides multiple swimming and floating opportunities. At Wagoner — New River State Park, "Every spot here is close to the river! The gentle sound of the New river is the most peaceful sound," according to Brittany H. The river's gentle current makes it suitable for novice paddlers and families.
What Campers Like
Diverse camping styles: Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers multiple accommodation options from tent sites to glamping. Camper Gary F. describes it as having "beautiful camp spots in an open area on top of a mountain. Clean bath house. Great hiking trails." The elevated location provides cooler temperatures during summer months.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise across multiple locations. At Doughton Park Campground, camper Roger W. notes, "very quiet during our stay. A small group of folks, older, play music together on a regular basis. Bring your instrument and join them." The park maintains well-kept restrooms despite its more remote setting.
Wildlife viewing: The region's diverse ecosystems support abundant wildlife. At Stone Mountain State Park, Charli R. describes "a grassy field full of deer beside it," indicating regular wildlife sightings. Morning and evening hours typically offer the best viewing opportunities as animals are most active during these times.
Temperature advantages: The higher elevation provides natural cooling. Blue Bear Mountain Camp visitor Mandy R. highlights "weather so much cooler in the summer there (70-80 in July!)" as a major benefit. This creates a comfortable camping environment even during the hottest summer months when lowland temperatures can reach 90°F or higher.
What You Should Know
Bear awareness: Multiple campgrounds report bear activity. Kirsten J. at Dusty Trails Outfitters mentions being reminded "that we were in bear country and bears had been spotted on this road days earlier." Standard bear safety precautions should be followed at all campgrounds in the region.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly by location. At Grindstone, Carissa D. points out "there is no cell phone service." However, at New River State Park's Alleghany Access, Todd T. reports "four bars of Verizon LTE. Amazing!" Check with specific campgrounds about connectivity if this is important.
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult approach roads. When visiting Blue Bear Mountain Camp, Kristen J. notes "the state maintained gravel road used to access campground was narrow and would be difficult to get a large camper up there, although there were lots of large ones there." Consider vehicle limitations when selecting sites.
Weather preparation: Mountain weather can change rapidly. While summer typically brings pleasant conditions, thunderstorms develop quickly. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of the forecast.
Tips for Camping with Families
Kid-friendly water spots: Twin Rivers Family Campground offers excellent water access for children. Katie T. recommends "definitely stay in the primitive sites. #14 has a beautiful rock overhang and they all have easy river access." These riverside locations provide natural entertainment for children.
Nature education opportunities: Stone Mountain State Park features interactive educational elements. David B. describes well-maintained sites with "tent pads, tables and fire rings," making it comfortable for families, while trails showcase the region's geology and ecology.
Camping with minimal hiking: For families with small children, consider drive-up sites. At Raccoon Holler Campground, Joy B. notes it's a "family-friendly campground with plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer."
Dog-friendly policy awareness: Most campgrounds welcome pets, but with varying restrictions. New River State Park visitor Katrin M. mentions "we camped at the Wagoner access with our dogs over the weekend," confirming their pet-friendly status, while noting the well-maintained sites and bathhouse.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Full-service sites are limited in the area. At New River State Park, Chelsea B. notes "There were sites with full hookups and sites with just electric" and lists specific full hookup sites: "3, 7, [8, 12, 13, 14, 15 near bath house] 18, 19, 20." Reserving well in advance is recommended for these premium sites.
Site leveling challenges: Mountain terrain creates naturally uneven pads. At Raccoon Holler Campground, Phillip C. observes it's "a very large campground with a large percentage of permanent RVs." Some reviewers note leveling challenges on certain sites due to terrain.
Water-fill logistics: Several campgrounds offer partial hookups only. At Blue Bear Mountain Camp, Mandy R. explains "They do not have water hookups - you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out."
Size restrictions: Larger RVs face limitations at most area campgrounds. Stone Mountain State Park can accommodate moderate-sized RVs, with camper David B. reporting "I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings. I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups."
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