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    COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground welcomes pets with spacious sites that provide privacy for campers and their furry companions. This established campground offers water and electric hookups for both tent and RV campers, with sites positioned to take advantage of lake views. Stone Mountain State Park Campground, Fort Hamby Park, and Warrior Creek also maintain pet-friendly policies throughout their grounds. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with most offering shade from surrounding trees—perfect for keeping pets cool during summer months. Campers consistently report the clean facilities and well-maintained grounds make for comfortable stays with their dogs. The bathhouse facilities vary in quality across campgrounds, with some needing updates but remaining functional for campers and their pets.

    Lakeside sites at Bandits Roost provide direct water access where pets can cool off during hot weather, though dogs must remain leashed at all times within campground boundaries. The campground's layout features separated sites with trees between them, creating natural barriers that help prevent pet conflicts. Several miles of trails connect to the campgrounds, offering excellent walking opportunities for dogs needing exercise. Many sites are positioned with multiple levels—an upper area for parking and a lower section for the fire pit and picnic table—giving pets and their owners room to spread out. Wildlife sightings are common in the area, so keeping dogs secured is essential for their safety and the protection of local animals. Nearby Wilkesboro provides veterinary services and pet supply stores within a 15-minute drive of most campgrounds.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Wilkesboro (175)

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      1. COE W Kerr Scott Reservoir Bandits Roost Campground

      4.6(18)4mi from Wilkesboro103 sitesRVs, Tents

      "My wife and I biked/ ran the trails nearby. Our dogs loved walking around the campground. Some nice wooded tent sites that a very large areas. Our spot was a two level site."

      "Swimming, kayaking, boat launch, small hiking trail. Sites have a fire pit, picnic table (it’s really heavy!) and a grill. I loved how each site is fairly unique."

      from $20 - $85 / night

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      2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      4.6(56)19mi from Wilkesboro95 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "But, ya know North Carolina summers."

      "Just north of Wilkesboro NC, Stone Mountain is on the eastern side of the mountain range that we usually summit heading towards Jefferson and Boone.  "

      from $17 - $72 / night

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      3. Fort Hamby Park

      4.9(9)5mi from Wilkesboro33 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Fort Hamby is located near Wilkesboro NC.  This campground is operated by the Army Core of Engineers and is a well kept campground on W Kerr Scott Reservoir. "

      "Lake was gorgeous! Absolutely the easiest and cleanest dump station we have ever used! Well designed! Close to Willesboro!"

      from $30 - $125 / night

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      4. Warrior Creek

      4.0(11)6mi from Wilkesboro63 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Super mt bike trails that have been built and maintained by volunteers who really care and ride the trails often."

      "Warrior Creek Campground is located on the Kerr Scott Reservoir. It's beautiful and peaceful, at least Monday through Friday."

      from $22 - $85 / night

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      5. Moravian Falls Family Campground

      3.0(7)3mi from Wilkesboro1 siteRVs, Tents
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      6. Stoney Fork Campground

      5.0(3)11mi from WilkesboroRVs

      "It's right on a creek and it was lovely to drink morning coffee next to the water."

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      7. Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

      4.4(14)20mi from Wilkesboro135 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $30 - $45 / night

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      8. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

      4.6(49)30mi from Wilkesboro194 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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

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      9. Thousand Trails Green Mountain

      4.2(18)22mi from WilkesboroRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      10. Self Sufficient Holler

      5.0(1)5mi from WilkesboroTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "What a magical experience floating in the trees surrounded by fire flies! Elizabeth and Mark were exceptional hosts. There is so much to do on property, and they are working on more!"

      from $40 - $200 / night

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    • Karen S.
      Jul. 18, 2018

      Tanglewood Park

      Friendliest staff

      Geast campground, lots of shad. Some of the sites are very steep. Situated in a beautiful park with lots of activities. Dog park. Trails. Nearby lake, pool

    • 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!

    • Nomad Nurse Z
      Nov. 4, 2021

      Tanglewood Park

      Nice and new!

      Great hosts, spacious spots, nearby dog park, loved staying here. The bath houses are a little dated but very clean. There is horse shoe, volleyball, soccer goals on the camp ground. I would stay here all the time if I could!

    • 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.

    • T
      Sep. 30, 2020

      Tanglewood Park

      New, Basic, but Nice

      We only stayed for 1 night as we were passing through, but we plan to return one day.

      Positives are it’s a newer campground, nice and shaded, full hookups (w,e,s), lots were wide, Easy to get in and out of, plenty to do within the park (hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, etc), has a nice dog park, hosts were very welcoming and kind, VERY clean.

      Negatives are unlevel lots (we had to lower ours by over 4” and still weren’t level, but couldn’t adjust anymore), sites aren’t exactly private - but there was a bit of space between sites.

    • 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.

    • 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!

    • Marjorie W.
      Jul. 9, 2019

      Tanglewood Park

      . Beautiful place

      Beautiful place. At $35 a night, there is a lot to enjoy. The only thing you need to be aware of is that some of the sights are very slanted. Very tall levelers are needed. But they do have cable, wifi(that’s ok) a dog park and lots more. It’s worth it.

    • M
      Jun. 24, 2022

      Tanglewood Park

      Excellent County Park with Plenty to Do

      This is our local park so we're a bit spoiled. It was perfect for our first outing in our new 34' travel trailer. Plenty of shade in the campground which unfortunately makes backing a challenge in some sides dodging the trees. The park has great mountain biking, walking/hiking trails, horseback riding, gold, swimming, playgrounds and a great dog park. It's the place we go on the weekend as locals and a great place to visit for campers. Hosts were extremely friendly and do a fantastic job keeping the sides clean and cleared of even the smallest twigs and branches from the tree.

    Guide to Wilkesboro

    W Kerr Scott Reservoir offers several campgrounds with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,400 feet, providing relatively mild summer temperatures compared to lower-elevation areas. The campgrounds surround the 1,475-acre reservoir, which stretches 16 miles along the Yadkin River. Most sites require reservations, especially during the peak season from May through September when weekend occupancy approaches 100 percent.

    What to do

    Hiking trails: The reservoir area features interconnected trail systems that extend beyond campground boundaries. At Stone Mountain State Park Campground, trails range from easy strolls to challenging climbs. "We camped here and didn't even leave. It has so much to do and see. We camped at RV site 40 and I think it's the best. There's a roaring large creek that flows behind the site and a grassy field full of deer beside it," reports Charli R.

    Mountain biking: The trails at Warrior Creek are nationally recognized for mountain biking. "Super mt bike trails that have been built and maintained by volunteers who really care and ride the trails often. Solid facilities to camp. 10 to 15 minutes drive by car to the wilkesboro with plants of food and amenities," shares Kim L.

    Water recreation: Kerr Scott Reservoir provides fishing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. "This campground has large sites that are well spaced so you're not right on top of fellow campers. Very quiet and peaceful; we were there in the fall so not many campers," notes Joy B. about Bandits Roost Campground.

    What campers like

    Spacious campsites: Many Kerr Scott campgrounds feature unusually large sites. At Fort Hamby Park, "the secluded spots are a friendly distance from your neighbors and the water was peaceful and serene. The campground was a terrific place to get some much needed rest and relaxation," says Angie R.

    Clean facilities: The Army Corps of Engineers maintains high standards at their campgrounds. "Bathhouse was extremely clean. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. We camped with 3 other families. It's a little hilly for kids to ride bikes, but the 6 kids with us managed to have a great time on theirs," Brenda F. reports about Fort Hamby Park.

    Wildlife viewing: The area supports abundant wildlife. "We had a back in site with W/E, 94B. This is a good interior site. There are great sites down on the peninsula that have water views but we were not able to get one on this trip," Martha S. notes about Bandits Roost Campground.

    What you should know

    Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds operate from April to October. "Stayed here for a night. Had a spacious site near the entrance of campground. They provide wood, $6 a bundle. Bathrooms were eh. Dump station on site. Potable water. Good campground. Nice trails on campground also! Would be lots of fun in the summer!" Caleb C. mentions about Bandits Roost.

    Campsite selection matters: Sites vary significantly in size, privacy, and amenities. "Before we even got to the park we got an email from the park staff telling us our site was open and we could arrive early if we so desired. Never had that great service before! The campground is spread out, most of the sites are very private," Carol J. says about Fort Hamby Park.

    Limited hookups: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. "Been coming here for 20 years. This park has been my go to place when we need to get away. We have stayed here with a tent n now a camper. Clean sites n most sites r pretty level. Would give 5 stars but this park isn't full hookup," explains Connie M. about Bandits Roost.

    Tips for camping with families

    Swimming access: Designated swimming areas provide safe water recreation for children. "The park is spread out over several different, disconnected properties throughout the county which offered a lot of different recreational opportunities. And I highly recommend spending an afternoon at the beach at the Elk Shoals access. Beautiful spot with awesome swimming hole!" advises Chelsea B. about New River State Park.

    Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds and recreational areas. "Fort Hamby is located near Wilkesboro NC. This campground is operated by the Army Core of Engineers and is a well kept campground on W Kerr Scott Reservoir. We were most excited about disc golf, the deer we saw and the swimming beach. The little kids also loved the playgrounds and horseshoe pits that were along the road," Kirsten J. shares.

    Educational opportunities: Nature centers and historical sites offer learning experiences. "Stone loop mountain trail is incredible! Long and strenuous but all ages were hiking it...homestead was so neat to walk around at the base of the mountain," reports Kristi D. about Stone Mountain State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging access for larger rigs. "The actual campsites can be a bit tricky to park but overall great time," mentions Kelley G. about Bandits Roost Campground. Many sites have split-level designs with an upper parking area and lower living space.

    Dump station availability: Most campgrounds provide dump stations even without sewer hookups. "Absolutely the easiest and cleanest dump station we have ever used! Well designed!" notes Brenda F. about Fort Hamby Park.

    Leveling considerations: Site terrain varies significantly throughout the area. "I tent camped on a camper site as they were the only spots available for the weekend. The site had a fire pit, grill, picnic table and a food prep table next to the grill. The site was 98b and was on the side of a hill. Rather that having one large area, it was divided with an upper and lower section connected by steps," describes Jeff S. about his experience at Doughton Park Campground.

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