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Dog-Friendly Camping near Hendersonville, TN

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    Cages Bend Campground near Hendersonville features multiple pet-friendly sites along Old Hickory Lake, with all campsites accommodating leashed dogs. The campground maintains clean, organized grounds with strategically placed sites offering privacy despite their proximity. Nashville North KOA Resort in nearby Goodlettsville welcomes pets with designated dog exercise areas and waste stations throughout the property. Sites closest to the water at Cedar Creek provide excellent views while maintaining enough space for dogs to rest comfortably at camp. The heavily wooded areas create natural boundaries between many sites, allowing for peaceful walks with leashed pets along the shoreline.

    The well-maintained shorelines and numerous waterfront sites across these campgrounds provide excellent opportunities for pets to cool off during summer months. Most campsites enforce standard leash requirements of six feet or less when outside vehicles or campers. Veterinary services are available within 15 minutes of most campgrounds, with 24-hour emergency clinics in Nashville approximately 20-30 minutes away. Campers report regular deer sightings along roads near Cedar Creek, requiring extra vigilance when walking dogs, particularly in late afternoons. The wide, grassy areas throughout these campgrounds offer ample space for pet exercise, though owners should be mindful of quiet hours, typically beginning at 10 pm, to prevent disturbing neighbors with barking dogs.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hendersonville (83)

      1. Nashville KOA Resort

      4.5(41)8mi from HendersonvilleRVs, 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."

      2. Cedar Creek (TN)

      4.3(26)5mi from Hendersonville60 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."

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      3. Seven Points

      4.9(28)12mi from Hendersonville59 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."

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      4. Grand Ole RV Resort & Market

      4.4(20)7mi from HendersonvilleRVs, 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."

      5. Two Rivers Campground

      4.4(16)8mi from HendersonvilleRVs, 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."

      6. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground

      4.5(48)21mi from Hendersonville107 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."

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      7. Nashville North

      3.6(13)8mi from HendersonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "For restaurants and grocery runs, take I-65 South to exit 97. Of course, you have the Nashville scene, but check out Mansker’s Station for some rich history of true pioneer spirit."

      8. Nashville Shores

      3.7(15)10mi from HendersonvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Let me start off by saying that this Campground is not very ADA friendly and the dog park is atrocious."

      "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."

      9. Elm Hill RV Resort

      4.3(16)13mi from HendersonvilleRVs

      "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."

      10. Cages Bend

      4.9(8)5mi from Hendersonville43 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "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."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hendersonville, TN

    854 Reviews of 83 Hendersonville Campgrounds

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Nov. 2, 2026

      Long Branch — Center Hill Lake

      A Big-Rig-Friendly COE Worth Returning To

      We stayed here overnight on the way to Gatlinburg and three nights on the way back. GPS and signage was good as getting to this COE was easy. Often you don’t know what you’re going to get at a COE i.e. tight roads, low hanging branches etc. This was not the case as the campground (CG) is big rig friendly. For the overnighter, we checked in at the gate and proceeded to back in site 50 with water and electric (50/30/20 AMP). We had no problem backing into site 50 which sits above the creek that runs through the side of the CG. The gravel pad was fairly level(didn’t need any blocks under tires) with a picnic table, fish cleaning station, fire pit and stand up bbq. For the three nights we were in back in site 37, which was along the fence side of the CG. Site 37 had the same picnic table, cleaning table, stand up bbq and fire pit. This site’s pad was plenty long enough so we could put our toy hauler patio down. For both sites we got 1 bar on both Verizon and T-Mobile. As there is no Wifi in this CG, we used starlink. Since our starlink antenna is not hard mounted, we were able to move the antenna around to get a good signal through the trees. We were surprised this COE didn’t sell firewood nor ice. We enjoyed walking our dog around and even did some fly fishing in the adjacent river. We thoroughly enjoyed this COE.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 31, 2026

      Nashville Shores

      Great Off Season Stay

      We followed RV Life Trip Wizard GPS and Waze off I-40 to Nashville Shores RV Resort without any issues. Check-in was quick, easy, and informative, and we headed to back-in site 7 with full hookups (FHUs). The concrete pad was level, with the water hookup located at the very back of the site. Water pressure was good at around 60 psi but dropped somewhat as the campground (CG) filled up over the weekend. We had 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile, with T-Mobile providing a respectable 108 Mbps download. We used our T-Mobile Home Internet, which delivered 126 Mbps, rather than Starlink. Although there were trees along the CG's perimeter, most sites appeared to have a reasonably clear view of the sky for satellite internet. Site spacing was okay, although neighboring RVs were still fairly close. Several sites were located along the lake, with a few appearing long enough to accommodate larger rigs. We suggest calling the office for details on reserving one of those waterfront sites. One of our favorite amenities was the large fenced dog run, with plenty of room to throw a ball and let our pup burn off some energy. We also appreciated having two fire pits at our site. One was behind our rig, providing a nice spot away from the CG road, while the other was near the front, next to a small concrete patio with a picnic table. Although the CG filled up during our mid-October weekend stay, the adjacent water park had closed for the season on October 1. Without the water park crowds and activity, we found Nashville Shores to be a very enjoyable place to stay."

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 7, 2026

      Nashville KOA Resort

      Great RV Resort and Perfect for Visiting Nashville

      We had such a nice stay. From the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, and the whole campground had a really nice, relaxed feel to it.

      Our site was spacious and easy to get into, and we really appreciated how clean and well cared for everything was. After spending the day exploring Nashville, it was nice to come back to the campground, slow down and just enjoy the evening.

      The location worked out great for us too. We were close enough to enjoy everything Nashville has to offer, but when we came back to the RV, it felt like we could get away from all the activity and relax.

      One of the things we enjoy about RV travel is finding places that you actually look forward to coming back to at the end of the day, and this was definitely one of those places. We made some great memories here and would absolutely stay again the next time we’re in Nashville!

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 6, 2026

      Rural Hill Farm

      Shake out

      We came here for our shake out of our new trailer as it’s only about 20 min from home and we could still go to work. We will probably come back when we just want to “get out of the house” for a few days.

      The place is beautiful and if you want to be in the middle of nowhere, this is it! The grounds are easily walkable with a lot of open spaces. Saw a lot of wildlife so come in slow so you don’t hit a deer.

      Do NOT come in from South Mount Juliet road. The turn onto Couchville Pike is tight for cars, let alone pulling a camper. Come in off of I-840 and you will be fine.

      We got decent wifi and I did a video call without lag. Full hookups (50amp)

      No on site staff that we saw other than grounds crew.

    • Greta H.
      Sep. 25, 2026

      Elm Hill RV Resort

      Horrific Customer Service/Watch out for 14 Day Policy

      I called today (a week and a half in advance) for a reservation that I had booked recently. Our driving plans changed and I wanted to cancel and receive a refund. I was informed they have a 14 day policy. Apparently it is their policy, nothing was emailed or texted to me or verbally given. However if I don’t “ask,” it is apparently my problem. Okay touché. And well I realize this may be their policy, 14 days is ridiculous. They offered me a “camp credit and it’s good for 1 year.” 🤣😮‍💨 I told her we live in Arizona. And she says “okay.” Not even effort for a partial refund. Beware of the terrible customer service. This is completely unprofessional.

    • DThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 25, 2026

      Seven Points

      Very nice clean quiet campground

      Only here for an overnight but would definitely recommend. Huge sites. Very quiet. Clean campground. Host was very friendly.

    • Phillip F.
      Sep. 24, 2026

      Anderson Road Campground

      Sweet spot!

      Reserved spot #19 for 1 night. The stay was very peaceful with friendly staff! The site itself was a bit rocky but that should be expected for primitive. A firepit and grill was provided with a less than 20 ft walk to the water through the trees. Would definitely book again for the price and convenience!!🤙

    • s
      Sep. 22, 2026

      Anderson Road Campground

      Spacious sites

      The grounds are laid out along a loop. The first ten spaces are lake side and have water and power. The rest of the sites are less developed. There is a boat ramp. There is a toilet house in the rustic area and a shower house near the developed sites. There is a dump station. Suburban development along the access road provides convenient retail.

    • L
      Sep. 22, 2026

      Cedar Creek (TN)

      The Dirtiest Bathrooms

      Gorgeous views, rest of the campground was fairly clean. But the bathrooms....it was very evident they hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. All they did was refill toilet paper. There was dirty brown liquid stains dripping off the walls of all restrooms, dead bugs everywhere and even more in the cobwebs in every corner that could easily be swept out daily. Dirty than a gas station bathroom. Because we tent camp I would not stay here again which is unfortunate because the lake views were very pretty.

    Guide to Hendersonville

    Cages Bend Campground accommodates pets at all 42 lakefront and wooded sites along Old Hickory Lake, with water and electric hookups suitable for both tent and RV camping. The Corps of Engineers facility maintains a peaceful environment where dogs must remain leashed on the well-maintained grounds, particularly during walks along the shoreline. Sites are strategically placed to provide privacy while maintaining water views, with many campers noting the abundance of wildlife including deer that frequently visit the campground. Cedar Creek Campground also welcomes pets at its spacious lakeside sites, featuring water and electric hookups with 50-amp service. Both campgrounds enforce standard pet policies requiring owners to clean up after their animals and keep them under control at all times.

    Nashville KOA Resort and Nashville North KOA extend pet-friendly accommodations beyond typical tent and RV sites to include select cabins and glamping options. Dogs enjoy designated pet areas within these private campgrounds while owners appreciate the full hookup amenities. The nearby trails and swimming areas provide exercise opportunities, though pets must remain leashed at all times within campground boundaries. Visitors frequently encounter wildlife in the early morning and evening hours, requiring close supervision of pets. The clean, well-maintained grounds at these campgrounds include grassy areas ideal for dog walking, with several sites featuring extra space for pet owners to set up comfortable outdoor living areas during their stay.

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