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    Nashville North KOA allows dogs at all 95 campsites across its accommodations, which include tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market, located in Goodlettsville proper, maintains a pet-friendly policy throughout its gravel sites with some guests noting the helpful staff escorts new arrivals to their sites and assists with parking. Both campgrounds provide 50-amp electrical hookups and water connections suitable for extended stays with pets. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings. Sites at these campgrounds typically feature picnic tables where pets can rest alongside their owners, though pets should remain leashed when outside RVs or tents.

    The campground roads and pathways at Nashville North offer areas suitable for dog walking, with the nearby Louisville Highway providing additional space for longer pet exercises. Grand Ole RV Resort experiences train noise throughout the night which some dogs may find disturbing, though most pets adjust quickly to the regular schedule. Tent campers with dogs should be aware of the limited shade at Grand Ole RV Resort during summer months, making temperature management important for pet comfort. For owners looking to explore Nashville with their pets, Nashville North offers seasonal shuttle service into downtown, making it convenient to return to camp to check on pets. Nearby veterinary services can be found along I-65 South at exit 97, approximately 10-15 minutes from either campground. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this area, as summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels for dogs left at campsites.

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      1. Nashville KOA Resort

      4.5(40)7mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, 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."

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      2. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

      4.4(17)1mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, 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."

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      3. Cedar Creek (TN)

      4.4(22)11mi from Goodlettsville60 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

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      4. Two Rivers Campground

      4.4(16)7mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "Highway noise is really bad but there’s not anything they can do about that. Close by restaurants and Camping World for any needed supplies."

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      5. Nashville North

      3.6(13)3mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Though stated in Goodlettsville, it is in Millersville proper. For restaurants and grocery runs, take I-65 South to exit 97."

      "It has conveinient access to I65 and Highway 31W. They have 30/50amp full service hookups and Cabins.

      One of the coolest deals is the local winery deals while staying there."

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      6. Seven Points

      4.8(25)16mi from Goodlettsville59 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

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      7. Nashville RV and Cabins Resort

      4.4(8)7mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There’s no WOW to this RV park, but the people are nice and it provides a quiet and convenient location to stay in Nashville."

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      8. Elm Hill RV Resort

      4.5(15)15mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs

      "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."

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      9. Cages Bend

      4.9(8)10mi from Goodlettsville43 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

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      10. Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

      3.7(13)13mi from GoodlettsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

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    • 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.

    • 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.

    • D
      Jul. 31, 2018

      RJourney Clarksville RV Resort

      Clean and nice

      Lady running the place was friendly and helpful. Park was very very clean. Bathrooms were very clean and showers had locking stall doors. Play area, pool and dog park. Site pretty level. Quiet

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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 Goodlettsville

    Camping options near Goodlettsville, Tennessee sit in the Highland Rim geographic region, with elevations around 450-600 feet. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F between June and August, while spring and fall offer milder conditions ideal for camping. Most campgrounds in this region feature limestone substrates that drain quickly after rainfall.

    What to do

    Explore J. Percy Priest Lake: At Cedar Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating on Old Hickory Lake. "Nice spot with mix of shade and sun. Nice coated metal mesh large picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms are clean, well lit etc. Sites closer to the waterfront are beautiful and more spread out than the inland sites," notes Jay B.

    Enjoy live entertainment: Grand Ole RV Resort & Market offers regular performances for campers. "We had breakfast at the market a couple of times & it was delicious! The entertainment for NYE was seriously the most fun we've had out in a while. Nothing says Nashville like live country music!" shares Jen O.

    Take advantage of shuttle services: Several campgrounds offer transportation to Nashville attractions. "They have a $10 round trip shuttle that takes you to downtown Nashville from the campground parking lot which is super convenient!" writes Megan A. about Two Rivers Campground.

    What campers like

    Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate lakeside camping options. "This is one of my favorite campsites. On Old Hickory Lake. Accommodates both tents and RV's. Most sites have a lovely view of the lake if not directly along the shore," explains Kathy G. about Seven Points.

    Pet exercise areas: Pet-friendly camping near Goodlettsville includes dedicated spaces for dogs. "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," reports Jason F. about his stay at Nashville KOA Resort.

    Level, well-maintained sites: Campers appreciate the quality of camping pads throughout the area. "Sites are level cement pads with large well spaced sites. If you can get a lake view it is wonderful," notes Tony D. about Seven Points campground.

    What you should know

    Train noise considerations: Some campgrounds have nearby train tracks. "There is a very active railroad track that runs right along the back - which we actually loved. This isn't a campground that we would choose to stay at all day every day and play with the kids as they don't have a lot of amenities for that," explains Jen O. about Grand Ole RV Resort.

    Seasonal water park access: Check operating schedules before booking. "The water park is not open during the week although it had officially opened the week before. My mistake for not looking closer," cautions Christa K. about Nashville Shores.

    Highway noise levels: Several campgrounds experience traffic noise. "This is right off the main road so there can be some traffic noise. Again, didn't bother us," mentions Jen O., while another camper notes "Highway noise is really bad but there's not anything they can do about that" at Two Rivers Campground.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground availability: Some campgrounds have limited play equipment. "They show a playset on their map and it was two regular swings and a baby swing. This was disappointing since we had little ones," shares Lacy M. about Grand Ole RV Resort.

    Swimming options: Elm Hill RV Resort offers multiple water activities. "We enjoyed our stay and took full advantage of the lake. We paddle boarded, swam, and kayaked. The pool area is nice and they had live music on Saturday night," reports Raul M.

    Halloween festivities: For families camping in fall, look for special events. "Their halloween weekend is a great time of fun for the kids!" recommends Justin L. about Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site length considerations: Check measurements carefully when booking. "Be very cautious of the site lengths. Some are extremely short and I'd say the measurements are nearly exact. Since our site backed up to a drop off, there was a small fence so no way to 'hang over' the pad a little for extra room," advises Beth H. about Elm Hill RV Resort.

    Dump station limitations: Some facilities have restrictions for larger rigs. "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," warns Mike N. about Cages Bend campground.

    Electrical hookup variations: Check power requirements before arrival. "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," shares Gregory G. about his experience at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

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