Dog-Friendly Camping near Waynesville, NC

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    Stonebridge RV Resort offers fenced dog parks separated for small and large dogs, with pet waste stations throughout the property for convenient cleanup. Located in Maggie Valley near Waynesville, this pet-friendly campground welcomes dogs at tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins with no apparent breed restrictions. Nearby, Davidson River Campground and Lake Powhatan provide additional pet-friendly campground options with access to walking trails where leashed dogs can explore. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies requiring dogs to be secured except in designated off-leash areas. Bathrooms and facilities at these campgrounds are regularly cleaned and maintained, important for campers spending extended periods with their pets. Sites at Stonebridge are positioned along Jonathan Creek, providing water access where dogs can cool off during summer months.

    The tent camping areas at Winngray Family Campground feature creek-side sites where the sound of rushing water creates a peaceful environment for both campers and their pets. Trails throughout the Waynesville area accommodate leashed dogs, with Great Smoky Mountains National Park offering limited pet access on specific paths. Pet owners should note that summer temperatures can become uncomfortably warm, particularly at lower elevation campgrounds, requiring extra water and shade for dogs. Wildlife encounters are possible in this mountain region, making proper leash control essential for pet safety. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances to other guests. Local veterinary services are available in Waynesville and Maggie Valley for emergency care, with pet supply stores located within a 10-minute drive of most camping areas. The creek-side primitive sites at Winngray provide particularly good options for tent campers with dogs seeking natural settings.

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      1. Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

      4.5(31)11mi from Waynesville27 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The North Carolina part has a slightly different feel. Less of a circus and less crowded and more laid back. Loving it! Beautiful. Just wish there were showers here....lol."

      "This: Access to Cataloochee is via a narrow, winding, mountain road. A 3-mile stretch of gravel road contains many narrow, blind curves."

      from $30 / night

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      2. Mount Pisgah Campground

      4.4(42)15mi from Waynesville128 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We decided to escape the heat and head for one of the “cooler” campgrounds in western North Carolina for a weekend. Mt Pisgah Campground is at an elevation of roughly 5300’."

      "Very well kept, clean and quiet (except for a couple of dogs that kept going at it). Site was semi-secluded and perfect for our truck tent. Nice restrooms and showers close by."

      from $30 / night

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      3. Moonshine Creek Campground

      4.4(21)6mi from WaynesvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It is for those with no pets or kids and is limited to 2 people per site. It’s a quiet zone. There is one tent cabin and 4 tent sites with water and electric. You CAN park at your sites."

      "This is a wonderful place, above 3000 ft convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Waynesville, Cherokee Casino."

      from $43 - $83 / night

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      4. Davidson River Campground

      4.6(82)21mi from Waynesville144 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Once again, interested in checking out as many waterfalls and cascades we could locate, the water flow will be so much more dramatic amidst heavy rainfall."

      "We had a quick nights stay in Davidson River Campground after picking up our new SylvanSport GO tent trailer in nearby Brevard, North Carolina."

      from $37 - $84 / night

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      5. Smokemont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

      4.3(54)18mi from Waynesville142 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Smokemont is a great campground in the North Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains. It is a perfect base camp to enjoy this amazing national park."

      "We only stayed for 1 night but really enjoyed the campgrounds proximity to activities on the North Carolina side of the park."

      from $30 / night

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      6. Balsam Mountain Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

      4.3(26)11mi from Waynesville43 sitesRVs, Tents

      "There are little worn paths between site, so you can easily visit your neighbors if you're camping with friends."

      "These are very close to the entrance, to other sites, to the bathrooms, the campground hosts, and the dishwashing station, and they are right on the road."

      from $30 / night

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      7. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

      4.7(67)21mi from Waynesville84 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The sites are spacious and well spaced, offering more privacy than many locations. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. There are numerous hikes that are on the grounds or just outside."

      "PROS  Discounted camp fee with senior pass 

      Reserved 169 days prior to arriving 

      Friendly and helpful gate attendant 

      Nearly 100% shade at each site 

      Excellent dark sky viewing 

      Private sites with"

      from $37 - $135 / night

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      8. Stonebridge RV Resort

      4.3(16)4mi from WaynesvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "They have a lot of amenities such as and arcade, playground, dog park, laundry room, camp store. We came from Florida to see the fall leaves. Our 35 ft RV was right on the stream."

      "It’s close to everything. It is well run and organized. The grounds are kept very neatly."

      from $60 - $90 / night

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      9. Cosby Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

      4.5(72)22mi from Waynesville160 sitesTents

      "Cosby is great if you want to explore the eastern section of North Carolina sections of the park."

      "Cosby is about half an hour outside of Gatlinburg and worth every minute. A16 was big and shady. There were a few steps down to it. Plenty of trees and distance to the nearest neighbors."

      from $50 / night

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      10. Creekwood Farm RV Park

      4.7(15)7mi from WaynesvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This park is conveniently located between Maggie Valley and Waynesville with access to lots of western NC attractions. The staff is excellent and cares about the campers' experience here."

      "Great location to explore the quieter side of the smokies, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge parkway, etc."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Waynesville, NC

    3180 Reviews of 452 Waynesville Campgrounds


    • Erin D.
      Aug. 8, 2019

      Indian Creek Campground

      Creekside Camping

      Indian Creek offers the most relaxing creekside camping in North Carolina.

      Every campsite is lush with greenery, private and well maintained after each occupancy. The bathhouse is the cleanest I have found and the campsite store carries all of your forgotten necessities, and more!

      My husband and I love coming back to this campground, because how of well we and our kids sleep! The sound of the creek at night melts all of your worries away and takes you off to peaceful slumber.

      This campground is always in rotation for a visit.

    • Jason F.
      Sep. 30, 2020

      Asheville West KOA

      Far enough away to feel like camping and still close to the city

      The Asheville KOA is very pet and RV friendly. There are a number of walking trails of easy to moderate difficulty that run throughout the property. The dog park is a great place to let the pups off of the leashes for a bit. Staff pickup trash daily between 10-11AM at your site, but dumpsters are easily accessible.

      We camped here in our 22' travel trailer. The back in sites are mostly level with a mix of dirt and gravel. If you're looking for a sunny spot, request one of the even-numbered back-ins. If you would prefer to be mostly in the shade, go for an odd-numbered spot. 20/30/50 amp electric, cable, water and sewer were easily accessible at each site. Camp sites are not very large, so be mindful of volume and lights with respect to your neighbors.

    • Nate H.
      Sep. 30, 2020

      Greenbrier Campground

      Best Around

       Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area. The campground is very large, and has multiple camping options. They have tent and rv spots, as well as cabins, but I also saw some teepee style tent cabins. The campground is very wooded, so you feel like you are getting a legitimate Smoky Mountain camping experience. The pigeon river runs through the campground, and is great for fishing, or swimming/tubing in summer. There is a dog park also, and the campground is pet friendly. This campground has so many things to do, and it is very popular, so if you want to camp here, I would suggest booking early, because spots are booked months in advance. The campground is very quiet at night, with just the sounds of nature. There is a camp store, with firewood, and you’ll want to enjoy a campfire, even in the middle of summer. I Highly recommend Greenbriar Campground for camping in the Smokies.

    • l
      Sep. 8, 2023

      Bent River Equestrian

      Great camping near mountain biking and hiking

      Great place to spend a couple of nights. Went over Labor Day weekend with 5 or 6 other groups and still felt like we had full privacy. Fire pits, an outdoor shower, and a porta-potty. Cute horses and barn cats to pet and watch

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 1, 2022

      Willow Valley RV Resort

      Raybun Gap, GA….Going on our fav list!!

      Very very nice campground. Good signage and off 441 N. Not any places to eat without going into Clayton. Beautiful park with large sites, some paved. Laundry to was clean. Reasonable size dog park, dog walk and outside dog bath. Lots of trees, very clean and trash pickup at your site. Office lady was very nice and check in was efficient, even though we made the reservations at the last minute. It’s not cheap by any means but you get a lot of bang for your buck.

    • Anne H.
      May. 31, 2018

      Asheville West KOA

      Nice stay.

      Other than rain almost every day, we enjoyed this spot while checking out Asheville and Biltmore Estate. The campground is very wooded, allowing for shady space. The showers were decently clean. Garbage is picked up at your site, or you can recycle next to the shower house which is not located far for the back section, which we were in, with full hookups. We enjoyed the trail through the woods that circles the whole campground. Our dog enjoyed the dog park. There is a pool and camp store.

    • P
      Dec. 23, 2020

      Asheville West KOA

      Great home base for a week

      We stayed here for a week to visit the Asheville area. The location is amazing very short drive into town, hiking spots, and I highly recommend you take a walk around Lake Junaluska . We booked this spot for the location and it delivered. Yes, that came with a lot of highway noise... but again we wanted an easy jumping off point. So we got exactly what we booked. What was the biggest difference maker was the staff. So lovely, so kind! Trash pick up from our site and each night they delivered firewood to us. Even would refill your propane tank and deliver it back to you. Spots were a little squeezed but not too bad. Dog park was awesome for our two pups.

    • 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 .

    • Mandy M.
      Sep. 10, 2022

      Rose Creek Campground and Cabins Franklin, NC

      Rose creek didn’t disappoint 😊

      We loved the host jerry he brought us wood and picked our trash up and was a pleasure . The campground itself is taken great Care of with nice bathhouses . It also has a cool little dog park my dogs loved !


    Guide to Waynesville

    Stonebridge RV Resort designates specific pet-friendly areas throughout its 234-site property in Maggie Valley, just minutes from Waynesville. Pets are welcome at all campgrounds in the region, including Cataloochee Campground, Davidson River Campground, and Mount Pisgah Campground, each offering dedicated areas for campers with dogs. Most locations enforce standard leash policies, generally requiring pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Campgrounds with more extensive pet amenities include Stonebridge's fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, complete with waste stations and disposal bags. Tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and select cabins accommodate pets throughout the Waynesville area. Many visitors note the dog-friendly atmosphere at Winngray Family Campground, where the creekside tent sites provide excellent spaces for dogs to cool off during summer months.

    Jonathan Creek's accessible shoreline gives dogs swimming opportunities at multiple campgrounds including Winngray Family Campground and Stonebridge RV Resort. Nearby hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park allow leashed pets on specific designated trails, though pets are prohibited on most park trails for wildlife protection. The Cataloochee Valley area provides several pet-accessible paths where dogs can join their owners while observing the local elk population from designated viewing areas. Local veterinary services are available in Waynesville and Maggie Valley, with emergency care facilities located within a 15-minute drive of most campgrounds. Doggie bags are conveniently located throughout Stonebridge for easy clean-up, and most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs as well. Campers frequently mention the peaceful creek sounds at Winngray that help mask road noise while camping with pets.

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