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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Franklin, TN

661 Reviews

Nashville KOA Resort accommodates pets at all 535 sites, including tent areas, RV spots with full hookups, and rental cabins. Located on Music Valley Drive, this year-round campground maintains a 4.4-star rating with pet owners noting the well-maintained grounds and designated pet areas. Campers with dogs enjoy the resort's amenities including full hookups with 50-amp service, showers, laundry facilities, and a camp store where pet supplies can be purchased. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground also welcomes pets throughout its facility with accommodation types spanning tents, RVs, and cabins. The bathhouses are extremely tidy and well-heated according to visitors who appreciate the water pressure in the showers.

Pets must remain leashed at Nashville I-24 Campground, a convenient option with gravel sites and full hookups for RVs. Visitors report the campground is quiet even during holiday weekends, making it suitable for pets sensitive to noise. The dog walking area is well-maintained, and the park enforces its pet rules consistently. Henry Horton State Park offers additional options with pet-friendly accommodations that include cabins, yurts, and traditional campsites. Seven Points campground provides lakeside access where pets can enjoy water activities from April through October, while Lil Cabin Big Rocker features private cabins on 15 acres where visitors can take their dogs for strolls while listening to birds or enjoying morning coffee on the porch.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Franklin, Tennessee (79)

    1. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Burns, TN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 797-9052

    "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"

    2. Nashville KOA Resort

    38 Reviews
    Nashville, TN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-0282

    "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."

    3. Henry Horton State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Chapel Hill, TN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 364-2222

    $10 - $150 / night

    "As a resident of the Franklin area, it’s super close to get away for the weekend."

    "Chapel Hill, just to the north, offers all you might need with a hardware store, Dollar General, walk in clinic and restaurants."

    4. Seven Points

    23 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-5198

    $32 - $50 / night

    "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."

    5. Poole Knobs

    22 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 459-6948

    $24 - $50 / night

    "Great campground on a lovely lake. We always enjoy our stay here. Short drive to nearby Smyrna. Bathrooms are clean and staff is very welcoming."

    "We have stayed on the other side of Percy Priest lake and loved it so thought we’d try an Army Corps campground this time in Nashville. What a gem!"

    6. Elm Hill RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    J Percy Priest Lake, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 710-9365

    "Sitting in a lake, the campground is a peninsula surrounded by water. Great views, super clean and very nice amenities. Saturday night they had a band and a Halloween celebration. Very safe."

    "Nice lake. Nice pool. Good sites. Lake is close to all sites. Very helpful store at the front with items you need."

    7. Nashville I-24 Campground

    13 Reviews
    Smyrna, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 459-5818

    "Pet friendly. Owners seem to stick to their guns when enforcing the campsite rules."

    "This is a true RV Park with full services, propane, a pool, nice dog walking area, and long pull throughs. The park is kept very clean and has great landscaping."

    8. Anderson Road Campground

    14 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 361-1980

    $24 - $36 / night

    "large sites right on the lake. toliets and showers were nice and clean. pets are allowed"

    "large sites right on the lake. toliets and showers were nice and clean."

    9. Lil Cabin Big Rocker

    1 Review
    Franklin, TN
    4 miles
    +1 (714) 453-7762

    $156 - $214 / night

    "Get away from it all while being close by and book your spot today! Don't forget to leave them some love here."

    10. Four Corners RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    19 miles
    +1 (629) 236-2600

    "I’m hesitant to write this review because this is our new close-to-home GO-TO camping spot and we don’t want it to get booked up. 😆 It is new, quiet, and extremely well-priced."

    "Stayed for 5 days on a lakeside site- it was beautiful, mostly clean (goose droppings), and pretty spacious! Still a new campground next to an established marina. Some construction is still going."

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661 Reviews of 79 Franklin Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Two Rivers Campground

    Great CG in Nashville

    We spent two nights here (May 24-26, 2022). This is a nice, easy access CG with level pull through and back-in gravel sites in Nashville. It is located within a loop of the Cumberland River, between two RV dealer/repair facilities and surrounded by two RV CGs- it’s a busy area. There are a number of activities available: live music, swimming pool, recreation hall, playground and dog park. We did not make use of the laundry, bathrooms or showers. It is a great base camp to visit the Nashville (Grand Ole Opry) area. The WiFi was great as was cell phone reception. The cable TV worked well. We would stay here again.

  • B
    Jun. 8, 2020

    Bledsoe Creek State Park Campground

    TREE CANOPY!!

    We were in primitive site I and it was a perfect spot to camp on a hot day. The sun never touched our tent. They offer kayak rentals and they are good sturdy ones at a reasonable rate. There is no swimming but we enjoyed fishing. They have A honey locus tree on one of the trails which was cool. I had never seen one. They are pet friendly and pets are allowed leashes on all the hiking trails. The animals are not scared of humans or dogs. We had squirrels, birds, deer and turkey join us at our camp site.

  • Summer H.
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Peaceful n relaxing

    Very beautiful place ! Cabins are spacious clean and furnished ! Dishes to use and pots and pans ! Even shower towels ! ! Right by the water and last minute reservations ! There’s Lots of stuff to find yourself doing to relaxing by the water to playing bingo at the hall ! To renting a kayak or pontoon ! Has dog park and swimming pool and beach area ! Has laundry rooms and bath n shower houses heck ya ! Rec center was closed due under construction put you can shoot pool and lounge around play foosballs and air hockey ! Movie theater ! But volley balls an racket ball n swimming pool at the rec center was closed but front pool was open ! Great place most definitely need to be a member for yearly round visits !!!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2022

    Whispering Oaks Campground

    Just okay

    Pros: staff is very nice and responsive. Large field and playground for the kiddos. Swimming pool looked nice. Hookups worked just fine. All sites are shady with trees

    Cons: the sites are super close together. So close that the sewer connection from your neighbor is practically under your picnic table (gross). The bath house is old and grungy - needs renovating. People were mowing grass around their sites pretty much the entire time I was there, which wasn’t very peaceful. There was no dog park or anyplace to let the pups off leash. Seems like a lot of folks here are long-timers. Some need to clean up their sites. Bottom line, I would stay again, but just as a quick overnight stopover.

Guide to Franklin

If you're looking for a great getaway with your furry friends, there are several pet-friendly camping options near Franklin, Tennessee. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Franklin

  • At Nashville KOA, pets are welcome, and the campground features a playground and a pool, making it a fun spot for the whole family.
  • Henry Horton State Park Campground offers scenic hiking trails along the Duck River, perfect for long walks with your dog.
  • Seven Points provides access to beautiful lakeside areas where you can enjoy picnics and let your pets explore the outdoors.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities

  • Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort features full hookups and a dog park, ensuring your pets have a place to play while you relax.
  • At Two Rivers Campground, you’ll find friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, making it a comfortable stay for you and your pets.
  • Elm Hill RV Resort is known for its clean environment and beautiful views of the lake, providing a serene backdrop for your camping experience.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great features

  • Poole Knobs offers spacious sites with water and electric hookups, perfect for RV camping with pets.
  • Campers RV Park has a variety of recreational areas and is conveniently located near the freeway, making it easy for pet owners to access.
  • Long Hunter State Park Campground features primitive camping options with beautiful wooded areas, ideal for adventurous pet owners looking to explore nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Franklin, TN is Montgomery Bell State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 65 reviews.

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