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Dog-Friendly Camping near Ducktown, TN
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Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its riverside camping area while maintaining exceptionally clean facilities. The park offers full hookup sites for both tents and RVs along the Nolichucky River, with each site featuring picnic tables and fire rings. Most campsites maintain adequate spacing with some riverside spots offering scenic water views. Pets must remain leashed at all times while in the campground and on the hiking trails. Bathhouses remain consistently clean and well-maintained with modern amenities including laundry facilities. The campground's natural setting provides plenty of walking opportunities for dogs along its river trail.
The pet-friendly campground options near Ducktown extend beyond state parks to include privately-owned facilities like Baileyton KOA Holiday and Lazy Llama Campground. These campgrounds offer various accommodation types including tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. Baileyton KOA features a salt-water pool that eliminates chlorine smell and maintains a quiet atmosphere despite being family-oriented with scheduled weekend activities. Campers should note that the Nolichucky River adjacent to Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park is considered dangerous for swimming but provides excellent fishing opportunities. When hiking with pets on any of the trails, owners should bring adequate water supplies and waste bags as amenities vary between locations. The region's seasonal weather fluctuations make spring and fall particularly comfortable for camping with pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ducktown (208)
1. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground
"Large swimming pool, TONS of historical events around, hiking & river walks. Super clean and new bath houses as well. Honors Tennessee state discounts. If possible make reservations online."
"The drive in follows the TN “Sunnyside Early Country Trail” through picturesque farmland with mountains in the near distance. Do your shopping before arrival, there’s nothing close to the park."
Check Availabilityfrom $14 - $32 / night
2. Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
"We had a change of plans and made reservations at Warrior Path State Park on a whim - and are VERY glad we did."
"This beautiful 970 acre Tennessee State Park is located on the shores of the 900 acre Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River in Sullivan County."
3. Baileyton KOA Holiday
"Big open area for the dogs. Clean laundry. Plenty of areas for the kiddos. Friendly staff. Definitely a good place to stay"
"Conveniently located close to highway 81 and town!"
4. Around Pond RV Park
"Did a couple of days at Around the Pond Campground in Greenville Tennessee.( mtns.) It was a awesome trip with our friends Ronni Herold& Dean."
"Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn’t even have to get out of the truck. Guy came up on a golf cart and confirmed my name."
5. Nolichucky Gorge Campground
"Nolichucky Gorge is right next to USA Raft, same road, same entrance to the left. Veteran owned and well maintained. The staff is friendly and professional. River view sites, other sites and cabins."
"This is a great spot located right next to USA Raft. There are a handful of tent only riverside camping spots with RV sites set back from the river."
6. Riverpark Campground
"The riverfront spaces are amazing and just inches away from the Nolichucky River. If you love to fish or kayak this is a great location. The bathhouses are super clean."
"Riverpark is a privately owned campground situated at the classic Big Rocks rapid on the Nolichucky river. "
Check Availabilityfrom $51 - $73 / night
7. Roan Mountain State Park Campground
"I camped here over the weekend with a friend and our dogs. We were in campsite 62. Our loop was very private and shaded. The only negative point was the street light right across from us."
"It is located in Roan Mountain Tennessee. The campground has clean bathhouses with hot showers."
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8. Lazy Llama Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $52 / night
9. Share the farm
Check Availabilityfrom $55 / night
10. Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
"Pets welcome. 30 and up a night with a good security faculty."
"Absolutely love camping here at warriors path State Park it's beyond one of my favorite places to camp"
Drive Time
- 22 min from Johnson City, TN
- 26 min from Kingsport, TN
- 51 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 25 min from Asheville, NC
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ducktown, TN
1011 Reviews of 208 Ducktown Campgrounds
- GGary M.
ScoutLiving Waters Campground
Nobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
- DDiane F.Scout
Three Peaks RV Resort
Nice camp and staff friendly. We drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was a bit of drive but the ride up to Mt Mitchell was beautiful. Only negative was the laundry rooms were small for a large camp like this but I made it work. Probably a bit more challenging during busy season but all that said this is a nice campground
Lesleigh N.TravelerGlamping on the Clinch River LLC
✨🌿 An Absolutely Beautiful, Peaceful Experience!🌿
✨ I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Glamping on the Clinch River!❤️ It was truly one of the most relaxing, beautiful experiences, and waking up to such a breathtaking piece of God’s creation was something special that I will never forget. The views are absolutely stunning, the peacefulness is unmatched, and it’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the beauty God has blessed us with.🙏🏻🤍 But what makes this place even more special is the incredible family behind it. Bonnie and Rusty are truly two of the sweetest, most generous, and kindhearted people you could ever meet! Their hospitality goes above and beyond, and you can feel the love they put into making sure every guest has the most wonderful experience. From preparing breakfast for their guests to the thoughtful little touches like making s’mores around the outdoor campfire, they make you feel so welcomed and cared for.❤️🔥 The tipi itself was absolutely beautiful, exceptionally clean, and decorated so thoughtfully to create the perfect glamping experience. Every detail made our stay feel cozy, comfortable, and magical while still allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.🏕️✨ Places like this are a reminder that sometimes the best experiences aren’t about fancy hotels or extravagant vacations. They’re about beautiful surroundings, genuine kindness, peaceful moments, and the wonderful people who make you feel right at home. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by God’s beautiful creation and hosted by people with truly golden hearts, you NEED to experience Glamping on the Clinch River! I would recommend it a thousand times over, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to stay here. Bonnie and Rusty, thank you for sharing your beautiful place with others and for making our experience so incredibly special. You two are such a blessing!❤️🙏🏻 We will absolutely cherish these memories and hope to be back again soon!🌿🤍✨
- BBrandi M.Traveler
Three Peaks RV Resort
Absolutely one of the most beautiful campgrounds that we have visited, and super clean. Such a great location for hiking and viewing the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
Windy W.ScoutDoe River Landing
Beautiful Place, Ugly host, Oct 2026
Let me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
- RRonnie C.Traveler
Sugar Hollow Campground
3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
Bonnie H.ScoutDoe River Landing
Kylie T & Andrew W. Review not accurate
My husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
- SSherri B.
GuideSpacious Skies Bear Den
Seems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
Guide to Ducktown
The Tennessee-North Carolina border region surrounding Ducktown sits at elevations between 1,500-5,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions and diverse ecosystems. Campsites near Ducktown typically experience cooler summer temperatures than lower elevations, with highs rarely exceeding 85°F even in July. Fall foliage peaks in mid-to-late October with morning temperatures often dropping below 40°F.
What to do
Explore historic sites: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park offers historical experiences beyond camping. "The heritage village and museum that you can walk or drive through with reinactors on site" provides educational opportunities, according to Anna R. The park features a cabin replica from the Davy Crockett era.
River activities: Nolichucky Gorge Campground offers excellent river access. "The water levels are perfect for floating around and playing in the river. There's even a little path you can take a tube up and float back down," notes Kara P. The campground provides tubes for guests.
Fishing opportunities: Rock Creek Recreation Area provides access to mountain streams. "The rock creek falls trail is great! This is a nice campground overall," writes Lauren M. The area features a dammed section of creek creating a swimming hole, though the water remains "very chilly even in late July" according to Robert L.
Hiking options: Warriors' Path State Park connects to multiple trail systems. "We only did one hike, however, there are multiple trails to make use of in the park," notes Jedidiah J. The park also offers disc golf, boating, and mountain biking on acclaimed trails.
What campers like
Water proximity: Riverpark Campground features sites directly on the Nolichucky River. "The riverfront spaces are amazing and just inches away from the Nolichucky River. If you love to fish or kayak this is a great location," says Carissa D. The campground provides premium riverside camping with full hookups.
Natural swimming areas: Families appreciate Rock Creek Recreation Area's natural pool. "There is a mountain stream running through the campground that has been dammed up to make a swimming hole that is quite large," writes Robert L. The pool offers a natural alternative to chlorinated options.
Privacy between sites: Roan Mountain State Park offers secluded camping. "The upper numbered sites on the hillside are very private compared to most campgrounds," notes Brian D. Many sites feature significant tree cover providing natural separation.
Clean facilities: Baileyton KOA Holiday maintains exceptional bathrooms. "The bath hall was spotless! Conveniently located close to highway 81 and town!" according to Melissa S. The campground also provides a salt-water pool as mentioned in the existing description.
What you should know
Weather considerations: The mountain elevations create temperature variations. "I have visited This little Gem in East Tenn. For the Best part of my life. I have seen this place change from the small little campground & Swimming Pool, with the little Cabin starting in the mid 80's," says Perry N. about Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, indicating long-term seasonal changes to the facilities.
Water access restrictions: Not all swimming areas are suitable for all visitors. "There is no day use available for anyone who is not staying at the campground, unless you are visiting someone who is staying at Riverpark. So no park and play available here," notes Gregg G. about Riverpark Campground.
Campsite selection: Site specifics vary considerably at Warriors' Path State Park. "You really need to scout the sites beforehand," advises Kate S. She notes that "several of the sites were too small for even our pop up camper, no way an RV can fit."
Limited cellular service: Roan Mountain State Park has connectivity restrictions. "No cell service, but there is (slow) wifi throughout the campground. There is a Verizon hotspot to make calls, but I couldn't connect with US Cellular," reports Mary D.
Tips for camping with families
Look for educational opportunities: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park offers interactive history. "There's also a sweet man who gives tours of the replica farm of David Crocket.. in character and costume. Clean bathrooms. Overall a great place to camp, particularly with kids," writes Rebecca M.
Consider campgrounds with dedicated kid areas: Warriors' Path State Park provides specialized facilities. "My son and I enjoyed a round of disk golf while my wife and daughters made use of their awesome playground. The kids loved riding their bikes and scooters on the paved road through the park," says Jedidiah J.
Bring water toys: For pet-friendly camping near Ducktown, Tennessee waterfront sites enhance enjoyment. "We spent Thanksgiving here! Loved it! Was a little chilly out but the kids still played jumping in leaf piles," shares Travis R. about Warriors' Path State Park.
Plan for variable temperatures: Even summer months can bring cool evenings at higher elevations. "We were there in December when the weather was chilly and practically had the place to ourselves," notes Gregg G. about Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park.
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions carefully: Warriors' Path State Park requires attention to sizing. "Pay attention to the site size as some RVs had issues getting their larger RVs in their sites with the road/site layout," warns Jennifer H. Many sites have specific limitations based on pad length and access.
Prepare for limited hookups: Rock Creek Recreation Area has electrical limitations. "B Loop sites are 30A only. The website says there is shared water, which there is, but in B Loop, you can't hook a hose to it to fill your tank, as the spigot is not threaded," explains Ray & Terri F.
Consider seasonal popularity: Weekends see significant increases in campground usage. "Campground was mostly empty during the week, maybe 8 or 10 out of 31 sites occupied, but completely full on the weekend," reports Ray & Terri F. about Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Look for level sites: Around Pond RV Park offers accessible camping. "Site was gravel and completely level. A lot of full time campers here but that doesn't bother us at all," notes Peter K., adding the reasonable $39 nightly rate makes it an economical option for travelers seeking pet-friendly camping near Ducktown.
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