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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Catawba, SC

339 Reviews

Andrew Jackson State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate all sizes and breeds with no restrictions. Pets must be leashed at all times throughout the 25-site campground where each site includes water and electric hookups. Several lakeside campsites provide ideal spots for camping with pets, though some sites have steep slopes that make leveling difficult. The small, quiet park features clean facilities and hosts report strict enforcement of pet policies to maintain the peaceful environment. Tent campers, RV owners, and glamping enthusiasts can all bring their pets to enjoy the park's natural setting and amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and full hookup options at select sites.

Cane Creek Park offers excellent pet-friendly hiking trails circling its lake, perfect for daily dog walks during your stay. The campground provides easy access to a playground and paddling opportunities where well-behaved dogs can join their owners. Sites are paved but may not be completely level. Both Andrew Jackson and Cane Creek maintain sanitary dump stations, showers, and restrooms convenient for campers with pets. Lucky Farms Under the Stars provides a more rustic option for pet owners seeking a quieter experience, with an open field and designated campfire areas where dogs can relax with their owners. Temperatures in the region can fluctuate significantly, so campers should prepare for seasonal weather changes when camping with pets. Veterinary services are available in nearby Rock Hill and Lancaster for emergency pet care.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Catawba, South Carolina (52)

    1. Andrew Jackson State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Lancaster, SC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 285-3344

    $40 - $50 / night

    "This is a cool little spot not far from Charlotte NC which doesn't seem as busy as other nearby campgrounds. Staff are friendly."

    "Nice, small, respectable campground close to Charlotte NC. Sites are paved, but dont expect completely level."

    2. Cane Creek Park

    29 Reviews
    Mineral Springs, NC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 843-5909

    "Fishing is typically outstanding for bass, cats, crappie, and carp. Equestrian trails are everywhere and are good for hiking, a few trails are a bit rough for bicycles though"

    "A few of the trails are right on the lake and the dogs love to hop in and cool off. I load up my kayak once a month or so and paddle around the lake for hours."

    3. McDowell Nature Preserve

    31 Reviews
    Lake Wylie, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (980) 314-2267

    $15 - $33 / night

    "There are lovely trails, a large playground, nature center, the beautiful lake Wylie {no swimming, NC fishing license required}, geocaching, clean bathrooms and shower rooms, electric sites with large"

    "We loved the education center, the small walking trails and lakeside area. Staff were polite and helpful. Washrooms are incredible! Newly renovated at the time, and clean!"

    4. Ebenezer Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    20 Reviews
    Rock Hill, SC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 366-6620

    "We live nearby so this is a nice little place to camp at. Nice sites, close to places to eat. Bathhouse was clean and well kept."

    "This park is tucked away and gorgeous. So quiet and well shaded. The beach was awesome and the kids loved swinging on the water. Will return"

    5. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pineville, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 588-2600

    "The adjacent amusement park is closed due to Covid but i bet it is a blast to stay here when it is open. Wooded perimeter so you feel you are away from the city."

    "The hookups were standard location and heights no issues. Our steps come out to a large level dirt pad, not grass. Lots of trees providing shade which is nice."

    6. Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA

    11 Reviews
    Fort Mill, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 548-1148

    $62 / night

    "We came here to do some trailer maintenance and because it is very close to home. We were not expecting it to be a great camping experience, but we’re pleasantly surprised!"

    "Site was large enough for 36' fifth wheel, truck, and our car fit behind rig. We could have fit a couple more vehicles if we had them. In addition there is a fuel station out front."

    7. Lucky Farms Under the Stars

    1 Review
    Catawba, SC
    8 miles

    $30 - $50 / night

    8. Anne Springs Close Greenway Group Camp

    3 Reviews
    Fort Mill, SC
    13 miles
    Website

    $66 - $108 / night

    "The Primative Campsites circle the paths surrounding beautiful Lake Haigler. The equestrian friendly trails may be able walked or riden."

    "A few minute walk into all the sites, basic bathrooms by car park, peaceful lake views, some sites close to a walking trail, well spaced apart sites"

    9. Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

    46 Reviews
    Kings Mountain, SC
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 222-3209

    $13 - $31 / night

    "Sites are large and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy with your pets. Campground store was well stocked with essentials including bundles of wood."

    "Very pet friendly."

    10. Chester State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Chester, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 385-2680

    "Tucked away just outside the historic cut of Chester, SC this park has a lot to offer, hiking trails, exploring, fishing, kayaking its great. It's our favorite little get away."

    "My dog enjoyed the pond for swimming. Sites were decent and we felt we had privacy. Driving into the park was beautiful. Big huge trees and winding roads. There are not many tree in the camping area."

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  • Aimee B.
    Apr. 5, 2021

    Camping World Charlotte Motor Speedway

    Huge!

    Campground is huge & within walking distance of the raceway. Camping world is across the street if you forgot anything! Win! We parked across from the playground for the kids and it was so nice. They have a sand volleyball court there too. Dog park in the far back corner. Different vibe off of racing season. Very affordable & nice quiet stop! Off season, they turn two sites into one so you get 100' to yourself. All gravel. Grassy areas around for pets. Some sites have a grass backyard area. Fences & picnic tables separate the sites.

  • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Iron City Campground, Inc.

    Getting better & better

    Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.

  • R
    Aug. 10, 2021

    Camping World Charlotte Motor Speedway

    It’s okay…

    This campground is more for a temporary place to stay and not a place to hang out. There is a playground and a dog park, but there is no grass near where the RV’s park. It’s mostly gravel. Good for temporary staying.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Eden in Lancaster SC

    4.5 STARS Peaceful area.

    This is a nice place to stay for a peaceful and quiet getaway. It’s a good place to relax. The owner is very nice and accommodating to your needs. You’re about 10 minutes away from the town of Lancaster, South Carolina.

  • Ashley S.
    Apr. 6, 2020

    Spacious Skies Peach Haven

    Awesome Visit & Stay

    We love this campground and can not wait to go back. It is in a great location and has a great staff. The cleanest campground we’ve stayed at: laundry room, bathhouse, etc. Awesome play ground for all ages of children, two dog parks, ponds, level sites, etc. We stayed in March so the pool was not open but looking forward to visiting again soon.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 16, 2025

    Iron City Campground, Inc.

    Great stopover place

    We were here one night. CG is nice, they have some seasonal sites and a lot of other sites. There are some new sites along the pond on the lower level. They also had buddy sites, perfect for a 2+ campers to gather as a group. Nice dog park, nice playground.

    We would stay here again.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Spacious Skies Peach Haven

    Nice campground, lots of amenities.

    Overall, this is a very nice, clean park conveniently located to the interstate I-85) and attractions in the area. It has all the amenities you would expect to find at a KOA such as a swimming pool, playground, dog park, miniature golf, store, clubhouse, and more (including goats). It is by far the nicest private campground in the area that we have stayed at.

    This KOA has 127 sites offering varying degrees of services to accommodate RV's, tents, and those wanting to rent cabins. We chose a 50-amp full hook-up back-in site but were upgraded to a pull-thru so we could be in a sunny location to mitigate the chilly air. How nice of them! Our site (#79) was perfectly level as were most others (but not all). Water, electric, and cable hook-ups were well placed at the site and worked fine. We paid $37/night(with the KOA member discount). Nice, large grassy area for dogs to walk and sniff and there is a decent size dog park.  Roads and pads are hard packed gravel with grass in between sites. Some sites are set in a wooded area while some are out in the open with plenty of sun and satellite coverage. The park is big rig friendly and the roads are easily navigable. All sites have a picnic table and some had fire pits but ours did not. Cable is included and offered over 50 channels. Wifi worked well at our site.  The laundry was small with three washers and three dryers but very clean and had a decent book exchange. The bathroom and showers were super clean and looked like they were updated recently. 

    The campground is extremely clean and the owners/employees are super friendly. There is a short hiking trail (less than a mile) through the woods and plenty of green space in front of some of the pull-thrus. playground large swimming pool with large deck putt putt with lots of goat humor. 

    The only downside would be the closeness of sites but that is pretty much what you expect from private RV parks. Fortunately, we did not have neighbors right next to us which gave us more space. I'm usually not a KOA fan but have to say this one was great for our overnight stay and we would recommend it.

  • Will J.
    Dec. 15, 2020

    Broad River Campgound

    Mellow.

    We’ve stayed here two months and enjoyed it. They have an open area in a field and then a few sites more spread out with some trees scattered around. We got one of the spread out sites and quite liked our spot. The vibe is residential/family oriented. The park staff are friendly. Hookups are functional. Our spot provided enough area to let our dog have a good amount of space on the lead. Nice fire pit on our site as well. The only bathrooms and the laundry facilities are in the main office which can be a bit of a walk depending on where you are in the park. We have a bike so we enjoyed zipping around on that when we needed to get around the park. There’s a dog park that we used a lot and also there are a bunch of trails behind the campground. I don’t think a lot of people knew the scope of how extensive the trail system was - but it was really pretty back there and we explored and found a lot of beautiful little places back there. Check out the trails for sure. All in all a nice place. Felt safe. Felt reserved.

  • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Iron City Campground, Inc.

    Great Campground

    We just finished a two week stay at Iron City Campground in Blacksburg, SC. Great campground. Lisa (the owner) was fantastic and super accommodating. We were in site 45 with full hookups. The pool/picnic area was clean. The sites were clean and arranged well and the entire campground is very well maintained. There is Saturday night karaoke and a fenced dog park with benches and a fire hydrant. Each site has a campfire ring, two person swing, picnic table. Some late night road noise, but nothing concerning. Very convenient to Shelby, Gafney, and Gardner Webb University. Great Campground. We will definitely stay here again when we’re back in the area.

Guide to Catawba

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Catawba, South Carolina, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include McDowell Nature Preserve

  • At McDowell Nature Preserve, pets are allowed, making it a great choice for families looking to bring their dogs along for a peaceful getaway.
  • This campground features drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With hiking trails and fishing opportunities, there's plenty of outdoor fun to be had while enjoying the company of your four-legged companion.

Dog owners appreciate Cane Creek Park

  • Cane Creek Park is known for its spacious sites and family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for those traveling with pets.
  • The campground offers amenities like showers, toilets, and a market, making it convenient for pet owners to stock up on supplies.
  • With access to boat-in and drive-in camping, you can explore the beautiful surroundings while keeping your dog by your side.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Catawba

  • At Andrew Jackson State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing with your pet, as the park allows dogs on leashes.
  • Ebenezer Park Campground features a lovely lake and playgrounds, providing ample space for your dog to roam and play.
  • For a unique experience, consider camping at Copperhead Island, where you can hike in or boat in with your pet and enjoy secluded camping spots surrounded by nature.

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