The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Dog-Friendly Camping near Castalian Springs, TN

87 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.

Search destinations
    Add dates
    SUMMARY PRESENTED BYT-Mobile

    Nashville KOA Resort's fenced dog park provides off-leash exercise areas for pets at this full-hookup campground near Castalian Springs. The park features 535 sites accommodating tents, RVs, and pet-friendly cabins with concrete pads and fire rings. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground allows pets throughout its camping areas with designated walking paths and waste stations. Grand Ole RV Resort offers a pet washing station and wooden swings near campsites where dogs can relax with their owners. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed when outside designated exercise areas, with leashes typically limited to 6 feet. The dog parks at Nashville KOA and Four Corners Resort include agility equipment for active pets. Campground staff enforce pet policies strictly to ensure all guests have a comfortable experience.

    Several hiking trails near Percy Priest Lake welcome leashed dogs, with shoreline access points where pets can cool off during summer months. Four Corners Resort features a swimming beach with a dog bath station at the exit for rinsing sandy paws. Campgrounds provide numerous pet waste stations and trash receptacles throughout their grounds, making cleanup convenient for pet owners. Summer temperatures in Tennessee can reach dangerous levels for pets, so campers should ensure adequate shade and water at all times. Most campgrounds limit pets to a maximum of two per site, though some allow three with advance approval. The Nashville area offers several 24-hour emergency veterinary clinics within 20-30 minutes of most campgrounds. Overnight barking can result in warnings or removal from campgrounds, so pet owners should be mindful of noise levels, especially during quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.

    Connectivity Maps

    Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
    Map showing cell service coverage and campground pins
    Try Connectivity Maps

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Castalian Springs (87)

    Filters    Tent onlyRVDispersedCabinGlampingPetsEquestrian

      1. Cedar Creek (TN)

      4.4(24)14mi from Castalian Springs60 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We came from Idaho to Tennessee in May for two weeks and this was our first campsite. We fell in love with peaceful walks along the river, watching the ducks and birds along with a few turtles 🐢."

      "Bathrooms near to the entrance were a little dated, but the ones near the dump station were nicer. The playground/beach area was nice."

      from $30 - $50 / night

      Check Availability

      2. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground

      4.5(47)22mi from Castalian Springs107 sitesRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "The site location was great for us because we had our 5 dogs with us and there was room at this site to let them out with ease and we were right next to a hiking trail for their walks."

      "We hiked some of the 2 mile running trail and then veered off to explore the CCC original looking covered bench which overlooks a currently dry stream bed."

      Check Availability

      3. Nashville East-Lebanon KOA

      4.1(17)16mi from Castalian SpringsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Plenty of dog walking area, even a fenced area for the dogs to run. Friendly staff."

      "Campground is near the road but is still quite. This would be a good place for easy access to the lake and Nashville. Multiple places to eat within 5 miles. Great pass through"

      Check Availability

      4. Nashville KOA Resort

      4.5(41)25mi from Castalian SpringsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice and quiet, adequate shade during the day, and right next to the dog park! 5 bars of 5Ge on AT&T and the campground WiFi was good enough to get some work done."

      "Family and pet friendly with plenty of walking space, playground and multiple fenced in areas for the dogs to play off leash. 20/30/50 amp power, water and sewer hookups at most sites."

      Check Availability

      5. Cages Bend

      4.9(8)13mi from Castalian Springs43 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The site we had was a little tight for our slide out and steps because of a large tree and the wall around it, but we made it work. The dogs had a good time walking around the grounds."

      "Corp of Engineers campground with a view of Old Hickory Lake. Some waterfront sites. Adjacent boat ramp. Fishing platform. Well kept. Convenient to amenities in Hendersonville and Gallatin."

      from $30 - $35 / night

      Check Availability

      6. Defeated Creek Campground

      4.6(29)23mi from Castalian Springs155 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Lots to do here with hiking trails, mountain bike trails, beach, playground, boat launch, and all the lake activities."

      "Dog friendly, but not at the swimming area. Overall it was a great place to go. Out of the way quiet and the lake was beautiful."

      from $25 - $100 / night

      Check Availability

      7. Seven Points

      4.8(25)24mi from Castalian Springs59 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Paved roads, showers, playground, Big lake side sites wth shade. lots of space between the campsites. fire rings, picnic tables."

      "The campsite was surrounded by trees and it was a quick walk to the lake. The bathroom and shower facilities were clean and had warm water."

      from $32 - $50 / night

      Check Availability

      8. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

      4.4(18)23mi from Castalian SpringsRVs, Tents

      "There’s a train that passes by on the nearby track a couple of times a day, but it was never super early or late and didn’t bother us at all."

      "The Grand Ole RV Resort is a nice park to stay in near all the fun and sightseeing of Nashville, Tennessee. The campground is very tidy and well-kept."

      Check Availability

      9. Laguardo

      4.5(2)11mi from Castalian SpringsTents

      from $85 - $120 / night

      Check Availability

      10. Edgar Evins State Park Campground

      4.4(59)35mi from Castalian Springs69 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on!"

      "We stayed on site 6, right next to some stairs that lead to a path to the bathroom/shower facilities."

      Check Availability
    View all 87 campgrounds

    2026 Explorer Giveaway

    Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

    Enter to Win

    Castalian Springs Contest

    Enter to Win

    Drive Time

    Recent Dog-Friendly Camping Photos near Castalian Springs, TN

    96 Photos of 87 Castalian Springs Campgrounds

    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Castalian Springs, TN

    837 Reviews of 87 Castalian Springs Campgrounds

    • britni M.
      Mar. 10, 2024

      Bowling Green KOA

      Everything we needed

      Great pull through spots. Every ammenity needed. Pet friendly with dog park for off-leash use. If ever that way again, will definitely us. 30 minites from Mammoth Cave.

    • Naomi The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 28, 2026

      Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      Good for a few days.

      Let me start off by saying that this Campground is not very ADA friendly and the dog park is atrocious. In fact the dog park is entirely off limits if you have mobility issues as there are no sidewalks and the dog park is unlevel and kind of a nightmare. Good place to stay overall. We did not utilize any of the amenities other than the full hookups at our site. We would stay again.

    • Shelly S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 30, 2018

      Bowling Green KOA

      Why would I pay that much?!

      My brother visits KOA’s all the time for camping. Me, not so much. I have a hard time paying $40 for a tent site when I can camp for free or under $20. The Bowling Green KOA, Ky is located on the outskirts of Bowling Green near the I65 and Natcher interchange. You can actually see the back end of the campground from the ramp that connects the two. My first thought when considering a stay.
      I spoke with two of the very friendly and helpful ladies in the office and got a plethora of information. So much so that I’m sure I’ll forget some of it, but here goes;) So first with your fee you recieve (you and all your group) a free game of Minature Golf a day. Next there is wifi and cable available. There is a swimming pool on site and two pay lakes with paddle boats. A dog park and short trail. Depending on the month you visit there are also special incentives to stay an extra night. In May some of your fee is donated to Camp. With a KOA card there are special incentives too and you earn points with every stay. So, all that being said I did purchase a KOA card. Though this is not my favorite type of camping it will come in handy on an upcoming trip and when I camp with my brother ;) I was pleasantly surprised that the interstate noise was mostly not noticiple. There are plenty of trees that help block the noise and offer a lot of shade. We were in a busier site at the end of Abby Dr but it was an easy walk to the two small “lakes“( more like ponds ) and the dog park and showerhouse (with dogwash station) were a short walk away. Not much else to do but a fun enough spot for younger kids. ( no “bears“ to take photos with) and not as many special activities as some other theme campgrounds. This is a nice older campground, worth a night or two visit to get away from the grind for a bit.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Nov. 4, 2024

      Bowling Green KOA

      Nice KOA

      This KOA was easy to find by following our GPS. We checked in about 45 minutes prior to their 1:00 PM check in time and they didn’t even mention us being early. We decided we didn’t need an escort to our site as it was near the office. We proceeded to deluxe-patio pull-through site H-4 with FHUs. The utilities were nicely placed in the middle of the pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. This site has plenty of shade as does most sites in the campground (CG) due to mature trees, so we did not put out Starlink. We got 4 bars LTE on Verizon and used our MiFi versus Starlink. Site H-4 has a utility box on the yard side, so we had extra space between the adjacent site. They have a decent sized dog park with an agility set up. This KOA has a lot of amenities and lives up to a Holiday KOA rating. The dog park is a nice size. They have a decent laundry room behind the office with 4 washers and 8 dryers. It’s$2.50 to wash and$1.50 to dry. They have 2 fishing ponds. The large one you can keep 2 fish for$20 and the small one is catch and release. There’s some traffic noise from I-65 and surrounding roads. Our main reason to visit the area was to visit the National Corvette Museum. We enjoyed our two night stay.

    • d
      Aug. 19, 2019

      Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      Fun, clean, quiet

      This campground was very convenient for those visiting the Nashville area, its just off the highway and they offer shuttles for a fee to downtown and opryland. The check in process was quick and simple, the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. Our campsite was easy to find and very clean. The shower house was one of the best I've seen mostly because it is air conditioned. The showers are all very private and clean with plenty of room. The waterpark is just steps away, I would suggest not eating food within the park it is over priced and not very tasty, go to the marina restaurant or eat at your campsite. They have a dog park to exercise your dogs and you can't beat the views. I would recommend this campground.

    • J
      Jul. 9, 2022

      Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      Awesome for families

      This place is great! There is a lake with all sorts of water craft to rent. There is a high water park as part of the complex (separate fee). All sites have full hookups including cable. All roads are paved. All sites are level. There is even a dog park so your 4 legged family members can run free too.

    • Randall B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 10, 2025

      Four Corners Resort and Marina

      Lakefront camping at its best!

      Four Corners RV resort is a fantastic find just 21 miles South of Nashville. We paid a weekly rate of $879 including taxes and fees for a back in waterfront site. We have fantastic water views from both sides of the coach. The pads are all concrete, wide sites, include a fire ring and picnic table. They have several fishing and boating docks. They have a dog park and a swimming beach with dog bath upon exiting the beach. They also have a nice adult pool and a large kiddie pool. They have a lot of Canadian Geese which are fun to watch but leave their droppings everywhere. The campground is very dog friendly with a lot of dog litter bags and trash cans throughout the campground. This campground is a great staging place for visiting numerous sites in Nashville. We like this campground and really have enjoyed the water views, we recommend this campground and will be back.

    • deb K.
      Apr. 27, 2022

      Nashville KOA Resort

      Good campground, close to everything

      Site wasnt great and had to level rig a bit. Patio was small and not well kept. Cable and Wi-Fi were great. Amenities also nice. Dog park and laundry were very small. Shuttle to downtown very convenient. Very expensive for gravel site with small patio. Staff all seemed friendly.

    • Jason F.
      May. 1, 2021

      Nashville KOA Resort

      Just as good the second time through

      This was our second time staying here during the pandemic. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and all employees were masked when indoors. We decided to try a back-in spot (R12) along the wall that separates the KOA from the RV campground next door. Nice and quiet, adequate shade during the day, and right next to the dog park! 5 bars of 5Ge on AT&T and the campground WiFi was good enough to get some work done.

      This is without a doubt one of the nicest KOA’s we’ve visited. We would absolutely stay here again.

    Guide to Castalian Springs

    Camping options near Castalian Springs provide access to Old Hickory Lake and Cumberland River waterways with elevations ranging from 450 to 600 feet above sea level. The region's limestone cedar glades create unique ecosystems supporting rare plant species not found in other Tennessee camping destinations. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F from June through August, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.

    What to do

    Fishing access points: Cedar Creek campground offers multiple shoreline spots for anglers seeking bass and crappie. "Nice spot on Old Hickory Lake. Accomodates both tents and RV's. Most sites have a lovely view of the lake if not directly along the shore," notes Kathy G. about Cedar Creek.

    Hiking trails: The Bearwaller Gap Trail near Defeated Creek provides a challenging 6-mile one-way path with lake views. According to one camper at Defeated Creek Campground, "The Bearwaller Gap Trail is right near the campground, and the trailhead was super close to our site. It's a 6 mile trail (one way), and it's a pretty strenuous hike."

    Swimming options: Seven Points features a designated swimming beach with family-friendly water access. "Nice beach. Hosts all very pleasant and attentive. Doesn't get much better than this," shares Borkhuis D. about their experience at the campground.

    Local produce shopping: Small fruit stands operate within 10 minutes of most campgrounds during summer months. One visitor to Defeated Creek mentions, "Not far from the site is a small fruit stand, ask Buck about it he'll tell you exactly how to get there. They have homemade pastries, jellies and jams, along with some amazing fried pies."

    What campers like

    Spacious sites: Seven Points campground features extra-wide sites with substantial separation between neighbors. "The campsites are set up to be quite spacious/private with good tree coverage for even summer camping," explains Wendy J. about Seven Points.

    Clean facilities: Cages Bend maintains well-kept restrooms and shower facilities that campers consistently praise. One reviewer noted, "The bathrooms are very clean and the showers had good water pressure and hot water. Very quiet in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend."

    Helpful staff: Grand Ole RV Resort provides exceptional customer service including parking assistance. "The staff is the BEST! Everyone was super friendly & very helpful," shares Jen O. about Grand Ole RV Resort & Market. "Unfortunately, our hot water & furnace unit had to be replaced during our stay, but it couldn't have happened at a better campground."

    Evening entertainment: Several campgrounds offer seasonal programming with live music during summer months. "Live music every night was nice. Backing my trailer is not my strong suite but they guided me through it like it was nothing," reports Ed S. about his stay at Grand Ole RV Resort.

    What you should know

    Train noise: Some campgrounds near train tracks experience regular passing trains. "The only downfall are the trains that operate 24/7 directly adjacent to the grounds. Trains rolling by at 3 am is not how I like to spend my night," warns Jeff P. about Grand Ole RV Resort.

    Cellular connectivity: Signal strength varies significantly between campgrounds. At Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground, visitors report reliable connections, while one Defeated Creek camper notes, "Found out once we got there that the connection for LTE is pretty sporadic, sometimes you can connect to their unsecured Wi-Fi, but they prefer you not to."

    Site selection: Many campgrounds have substantial differences between loops or sections. "Keep in mind, while making reservations, section 1 has very small, cramped together sites. We took a walk around section 2, and section 3. There was a lot more room, and seemed a little more private," advises Gregory G. about Cedars of Lebanon.

    Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "Reserve early because it seems the campground is always full," recommends Gillian C. of Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground. Holiday weekends often book months in advance at the most popular dog friendly campgrounds near Castalian Springs.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground options: Cedar Creek provides recreational areas for children near campsites. "Right across the lawn was a beach for swimming, clean bathrooms, and a sandy court for volleyball etc.," reports Jeni N. about Cedar Creek.

    Wildlife viewing: Defeated Creek offers excellent opportunities to spot deer, especially at dawn and dusk. A visitor notes, "There are deer everywhere in park (fawns and even Bucks). Like COE's it is spacious with good space between sites."

    Special events: Halloween-themed weekends feature family activities at select campgrounds. "Their halloween weekend is a great time of fun for the kids!" shares Justin L. about their stay at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

    Swimming beaches: Multiple campgrounds feature designated swimming areas with gradual entry points for younger children. "We enjoyed the beach! We look forward to returning," writes Gregory G. about facilities at Cedars of Lebanon.

    Tips from RVers

    Dump station access: Some facilities have tight turning radiuses for larger rigs. One camper at Cages Bend reports, "The dump station was clean but short and tight. I have a 25' camper and fit ok, but speaking to another camper with a large 5th wheel, he couldn't use it."

    Leveling requirements: Several campgrounds have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. "Bring leveling blocks. Friendly folks, but the entire campground is kinda hilly. You can get level in the pull through, but just if you park so-so," advises Candy H. about the Nashville East-Lebanon KOA.

    Electric service variations: Power pedestals may not match your equipment needs. Gregory G. warns about Cedars of Lebanon: "To my surprise I opened the electric pedestal, and there was only 50 amp service. I'm set up for 30 amp, so I had to use an adapter."

    Dog-friendly campground layouts: When selecting pet-friendly sites, consider proximity to walking paths. One camper at Cedars of Lebanon shares, "The site location was great for us because we had our 5 dogs with us and there was room at this site to let them out with ease and we were right next to a hiking trail for their walks."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Castalian Springs, TN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Castalian Springs, TN is Cedar Creek (TN) with a 4.4-star rating from 24 reviews.

    What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Castalian Springs, TN?

    TheDyrt.com has all 87 dog-friendly camping locations near Castalian Springs, TN, with real photos and reviews from campers.

    Keep Exploring