Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cleveland, SC

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Cleveland, SC is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Cleveland campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Cleveland, SC. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cleveland, South Carolina (267)

    1. Table Rock State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 878-9813

    "The cabins have all of the amenities that you need for a week of hiking, biking, and exploring the South Carolina mountains. It's close to Caesar's Head or Dupont Forest."

    "South Carolina SPs currently have a ban on bringing in firewood, forcing me to buy some at the camp store, leading to my only criticism: The wood was still very green and required significant work to get"

    2. Davidson River Campground

    83 Reviews
    Pisgah Forest, NC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 785-5337

    $37 - $84 / night

    "Gravel campsite with paved entrances, 30/50 electric, and picnic table. Situated on the edge of the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. Ranger station nearby. Brevard just outside gate."

    "Davidson River is a large campsite that still provides a decent amount of distance between sites."

    3. Paris Mountain State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Taylors, SC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 244-5565

    $100 / night

    "Though $38 a night and more than the other state parks surrounding south Carolina such as NC, AL, GA, MS. Bathroom was clean and showers were nice. Level campspots!"

    "I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow."

    4. Jones Gap State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Cedar Mountain, SC
    4 miles
    Website

    "This campground has 19 trail side sites that are all great and not far from the Middle Saluda River which runs through the middle of the park."

    "I used site 7 because an oncoming storm made me bug out of my trailside plans. Gorgeous site, a bit chilly by the river but beautiful and close enough to still use the park bathrooms!"

    5. Black Forest Family Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Cedar Mountain, NC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 884-2267

    "Bathrooms were quite a walk from our site, so we drove to it when needed. The campground is pet friendly!! Dump station on site was convenient!"

    "Dog friendly"

    6. Orchard Lake Campground

    12 Reviews
    Saluda, NC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 749-3901

    $38 - $48 / night

    "Pet friendly. We will be returning. Tent sites had electric and water on them."

    "A swimming lake with slide. Boats, zip line, fishing, a game room, move room. Only bad thing is the bad house are probably the worst I have ever used."

    7. Devils Fork State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 944-2639

    "The lake is amazing and it is called the Caribbean of South Carolina for a reason."

    "There are few places in the southeast that are as beautiful as the crystal-clear waters of Lake Jocassee!"

    8. Solitude Pointe Cabins & RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Cleveland, SC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 836-4128

    $30 - $70 / night

    "Close to Caesars Head and Table Rock. Full hookups, and the staff helps you back in and level up. Great service. Short drive to grocery and fresh produce stands."

    "The pull through sites at the entrance to the campground are just fine with everything you need. The campsites at the top of the hill are awesome!!"

    9. Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

    4 Reviews
    Tigerville, SC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 834-8150

    "Easy in/out and close to Greenville, Paris Mountain, Travelers Rest, Swamp Rabbit Trail etc."

    "Campground is easy to get to and tucked into the woods."

    10. Lake Powhatan — National Forests In North Carolina

    62 Reviews
    Enka, NC
    29 miles
    +1 (828) 552-8040

    $37 - $135 / night

    "I decided to stay at Lake Powhatan for my first solo camping trip and campsite 063 was the perfect location. I was right next to the campsite host and the bathrooms, so I felt safe the whole time."

    "We stayed in site 50 in the Lakeside Loop - it had more privacy than a lot of the other sites, and was right next to a trail leading down to the Homestead trail that goes around the lake."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Cleveland, SC

1667 Reviews of 267 Cleveland Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thomas S.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Little Creek RV & Tiny Home Resort

    Great long-term Rv Resort

    Spacious long-term Resort with bathhouse, laundry facility, dog park, hiking trail, private dock on Lake Hartwell, boat storage, and more. Also allows tiny homes!

  • 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.

  • 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 .

  • 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.

  • C O.
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

    Ranger Review: Travelers Rest KOA

    Very pretty campground in the fall. Operators live onsite and were friendly. Full connections and no issues leveling. Easy in/out and close to Greenville, Paris Mountain, Travelers Rest, Swamp Rabbit Trail etc. Bathhouses were very clean, but the lights are on motion detectors which weren’t sensitive enough to pick you up in the shower. We both had a couple moments of total darkness to contend with. A camp cat hung around our site at times and loved the heat coming out of our furnace. We don’t have pets so didn’t mind. Cell coverage was great (att & Verizon), so we had no issues working our 9-5s. Love the bubbling creek next to our site, which was so pretty from our back window. We’d definitely stay again.


Guide to Cleveland

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Cleveland, South Carolina, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at these campgrounds

Tips for camping with dogs near Cleveland

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Davidson River Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when hiking the trails around Gorges State Park Campground, where you can enjoy scenic views and waterfalls.
  • Make sure to pack waste bags to clean up after your dog, as maintaining cleanliness is essential at North Mills River.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Cleveland

  • Enjoy hiking with your dog on the trails at Jones Gap State Park Campground, where you can explore beautiful landscapes and listen to the sounds of nature.
  • Take your pet for a swim in the nearby river at Lazy J Campground, which is known for its friendly atmosphere and proximity to water activities.
  • Explore the various trails and fishing spots at Black Forest Family Camping Resort, where your dog can enjoy the outdoors while you relax and unwind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Cleveland, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cleveland, SC is Table Rock State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 55 reviews.

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