2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Montgomery Bell State Park Campground welcomes pets at all of its varied accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and cabins. Piney Campground in nearby Dover provides pet-friendly sites with fire rings and picnic tables where dogs can accompany their owners along the shoreline of Kentucky Lake. Both campgrounds feature clean facilities with showers and modern restrooms, though campers should note pets must remain leashed at all times within developed areas. Paris Landing State Park Campground maintains similar pet policies while offering waterfront sites suitable for dogs that enjoy swimming. The well-maintained grounds at these established campgrounds include gravel pads for easy setup and cleanup after pets. Gatlin Point Campground offers a more primitive experience with pets, featuring concrete picnic tables and large fire rings with grates at each site.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area provides numerous pet-friendly hiking opportunities surrounding these campgrounds, with several trails accessible directly from campsites. The clear water access points are particularly popular with water-loving dogs, though all pets must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet on trails and in camping areas. Campers report the hillside spots at Gatlin Point are better suited for tent camping with pets while the bottom four spaces accommodate larger RVs. During peak seasons, especially Halloween weekend at Piney Campground, pet owners should reserve well in advance as the decorated campsite competition and golf cart parade make this a popular destination. The park's location provides excellent access to Fort Donelson's drive-through Civil War experience, where leashed pets are permitted in outdoor areas but not inside buildings.
"Camping at the Wild Cat Backcountry site is AWESOME!! It's about a 1.7 mile hike which is not too bad!! Totally secluded and enjoyable!"
"Campground Review: Montgomery Bell State Park The Four Mile Campground is nestled in a hollow offering shade and creekage on one side plus several of the trailheads start nearby and you are close"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when available"Clean, pet friendly. A lot of sites! Access to lakes. Saw a lot of wildlife for such a big campground with lots of people traffic."
"Great easy drive from middle Tennessee with tons of great amenities and staff."
from $40 - $600 / night
"My only complaint is that from the sites located on the water, the bathhouse is quite a hike. Kids ride bicycles all over the park and I feel the place is pretty secure."
from $35 / night
"Boswell Landing is a quiet spot of the park with gorgeous views of Kentucky Lake where you can pull up a chair (or tent!) and relax."
"From the lake and had so many trees to use for our hammocks. One of the best camping sites I’ve had in a long time! It has a dumpster located by the boat ramp."
from $5 - $12 / night
"The campground is nestled around the Piney River amongst in the middle of the forest. The campgrounds have future expansion projects lined up to add additional sites, a pool, and a pet area. "
"I had plenty of space to roam around in the river even while visiting during a peak time."
from $69 - $95 / night
"Piney Campground is part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It is wildly popular among locals and travelers alike."
"While quiet hours were observed, there was a lot of music, celebrating a Tennessee win with a golf cart parade and victorious choral singing of Rocky Top right up until 11pm."
"Play area, pool and dog park. Site pretty level. Quiet"
"If only Clarksville wasn’t so close to the highway... great location, much shade, good distance between rigs, level gravel pads... great public areas, very hospitable staff.... just a bit noisy from the"
from $49 - $75 / night
"Located at Land Between the Lakes at the south end. This campground has about 18 sites. You can can camp near the water or back in the woods."
"There is a natural boat launch into Bards Lake. A single Vault toilet and Dumpster as well."
"Great little campground close to the Bumpus Mills Marina. Electric and water hookups with dump site at the entry/exit."
"Several sites are on the water and the rest are near it. Great for boating or kayaking. Nice bath/showerhouse if you need it.
Lots of shade!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $34 / night
GuideCampground hosts were fabulous, but the core part of it. The people at the core were very belligerent didn't want to help out. The roads were really narrow. Big ditches couldn't get into the sights that they said you could the real some of the sites are deep, but the roads are so narrow, you can't cut your vehicle into it. A lot of problems with that out here at this place
TravelerStarted at Gatlin Point. Moved because wanted something closer to the water.
Spacious spots give plenty of privacy. Was very quiet (12th). Facilities clean.
T-Mobile sometimes spotty but had coverage most of the time.
ScoutTo the other guy who reviewed who got here on the Harley you sir have some big balls because my Kia Niro handled it but the road was pretty rough for low clearance and definitely don't bring a camper here IMO. Stayed in September right after a massive heat wave and enjoyed some of the first great fall weather in this cozy spot. Got here pretty late had to ditch my other spot because of gnats but this one was relatively bug free but also right on the water. Also very secluded by trees was very nice
GuideBeautiful camp area. The tent camp loop was closed so I stayed in the full hook up area. Did not need electricity or water but the great washroom had flush toilets and showers. Very clean. Camp host was wonderful. It says it’s just off I40 but the camping area was more like 7 or 8 miles in. Perfect for no road noise. The lake is wonderful. Great walking around the area.
ScoutNeeded a place right off the interstate. Very nice, clean and family friend. Will keep this place in mind when traveling again!
GuideGPS was wrong and we had to loop back to exit 137. Then it dies at the stop sign so take a left up to the big sign and make a right. Then you are at the right spot. Verizon phone signal is 1-2 bars max. Does have a place to ride bikes, grill, picnic tables and coded bathrooms. Small compared to some of the others but it’s quiet and off the highway which is what we wanted
GuideYou’re tucked away by this pond connected to the lake system. The campsite is up in the woods a little bit and is on a slight slope, but nothing major. 0 Service for Verizon and T-mobile, but at&t had a little service. Apple maps said there would be a hike to the campsite, but that’s not true, it is a road that just hasn’t been recognized yet.
TravelerThe pricing policy is complicated for long term they require $25 each person for background checks. The sites in the back are pretty tight and mostly long term. They do have nice sites near the office. They are pull through.
TravelerCute little spot hidden about 5 min off of i40. Just need to call ahead and they’ll ask what time you plan on arriving. Seems to be a husband and wife that uses their land as a little campground. Mostly gravel, lots of trees for shade. Does seem to be one or two long term campers but very quiet and quaint. Water and power hook ups. I didn’t hook up as I just camp in my van(:
Pet friendly camping near Erin, Tennessee offers natural settings within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area where many sites provide direct lake access for water-loving pets. The area sits at elevations between 350 and 500 feet with mild winters and hot, humid summers. Most pet-friendly campgrounds enforce leash requirements of six feet or less, with designated swimming areas where dogs can safely enjoy the water.
Creek wading with pets: Montgomery Bell State Park Campground has shallow creeks perfect for dogs and children. "Montgomery Bell State Park is very clean and quiet. We really enjoyed our spot by the creek. Children can wade in the creek all day, why parents enjoy sitting outside under all the shade trees," notes Tammy P. in her review.
Lake swimming at designated areas: Piney Campground offers excellent water access for pets and their owners. "Nice campground. Clean, pet friendly. A lot of sites! Access to lakes. Saw a lot of wildlife for such a big campground with lots of people traffic," shares Shy-Anne W.
Historical exploration: Visit Fort Donelson National Battlefield where leashed pets can join outdoor tours. "Beautiful area with plenty to do and history to discover," explains Shelly S. from her visit to the Dover area. The Civil War site features outdoor exhibits about 15 miles from most Erin area campgrounds.
Secluded waterfront camping: Boswell Landing Campground offers primitive sites with water views where pets can enjoy shoreline access. "Good size lots, most within feet of the water. Lots of trees so there's plenty of shade," notes Jordan in their review.
Large, level RV sites: RJourney Clarksville RV Resort provides spacious pet-friendly areas. "The sites were large and level. They have several pull through sites designated just for one night stop overs and many more designed for longer stays," says Drew S.
Spacious camping with natural barriers: Many campers appreciate the privacy at established campgrounds. "The tent only camping sites. They are spread out far enough that you don't feel like you are in one another space," reports Lexi S. about her experience at Montgomery Bell State Park.
Seasonal considerations: Holiday weekends require advance planning, particularly for pet owners. "Make your reservations early!! Beautiful area lakes, groomed trails, nice hosts - highly recommend," advises Andrea R. about Montgomery Bell.
Site selection for pet comfort: Gatlin Point offers varied terrain options. "The hillside spots were designed for tent camping and are tight. No campers larger than 20' will fit on the hillside, however the bottom four spaces will accommodate a class A rig," explains Vince B.
Water access varies by site: Not all waterfront sites have easy shore access. "Piney cove is pretty shallow and we could walk out into the water a good 30-40ft before getting too deep. Bottom is soft mud," reports Chris R. about their experience at Piney Campground.
Playground access: Paris Landing State Park Campground offers recreational facilities for children and pets. "The park itself is huge with miles of trails and basketball/tennis courts and volleyball courts. There are pavilions available for cookouts and BBQs," explains Daniel P.
Group camping areas: Look for sites that accommodate multiple families with pets. "We've stayed 6 times at MB, it's my partners fave place to go. With a great pavilion, Vb court, ball diamond, and playground, the far side of the camp is perfect for families, groups, and events," recommends Stæven F.
Kid-friendly water features: Many campgrounds have shallow water access points. "Took the kids, had fun. Lots of stuff to do in LBL. Campground was almost full, but we were able to switch our reservation to a walk up only, ie no reservations, site right on the water when we arrived," says Chris R.
Navigational challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads. "Piney River Resort staff was very kind but the drive in from the highway was very scary on narrow, windy roads with dropoffs on the side. We took the staff recommended route in and Co-Pilot's route out and both were scary in our Class A towing a car hauler," warns Pat&Amanda D.
Site selection for accessibility: Choose campsites based on your specific needs. "The site I had was a little awkward backing into and the water hookup was on the wrong side for my camper. Nice facilities," notes Nathan R. about Montgomery Bell State Park.
Leveling requirements: Many sites require adjustment. "Paris Landing State Park has about 70 campsites, most with water and electric hookups, but it is not easy to fine a level site," advises Joel R. in his review.
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