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Riverpark Campground's sites along the Nolichucky River provide a peaceful setting for campers and their pets. Full hookups are available for both tents and RVs, with rustic cabin options that also welcome four-legged companions. Each site includes water, sewer, electric, premium cable television, and basic Wi-Fi. The campground maintains clean facilities with recently remodeled bathrooms that receive consistently positive feedback from visitors. Pets must be kept on leash throughout the property, though they can enjoy plenty of riverside exploration. Woodsmoke Campground and Camp Stonefly also welcome pets, offering wooded sites with varying hookup options. The bathrooms at these campgrounds are exceptionally clean, with Camp Stonefly featuring thoughtfully curated facilities.
Nearby trails provide excellent opportunities for pet exercise, with multiple hiking routes accessible within minutes of most campgrounds. The bubbling creeks at Camp Stonefly create natural white noise that masks typical campground sounds, creating a more relaxing environment for noise-sensitive dogs. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park offers pet-friendly camping with riverside sites and clean, modern facilities. The park features paved, semi-level RV pads alongside tent camping options. Wildlife is present throughout the area, so keeping pets leashed is essential for their safety. Temperatures vary significantly by season, with summers requiring extra water provisions for pets and cooler months necessitating bedding options for warmth. Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Jonesborough (224)
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."
from $14 - $32 / night
Check Availability2. 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. 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."
4. Rock Creek Recreation Area
"There isn’t too much of any one activity in/near the campground but lots more in the greater area. Cons: just plan to drive to another area if you’re staying for a few days (not really a con though)."
"Convenient location in the Cherokee National Forest that is close to the Appalachian Trail and the Nolichucky River. Campground is popular with families and busy on weekends."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. 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. "
from $51 - $73 / night
Check Availability7. Woodsmoke Campground
"This is a nice wooded campground with nice shelters next to most campsites. Bathrooms were clean. Check in was easy. Owner did not require a deposit, made reservations by phone."
8. Cardens Bluff Campground
"Situated on a peninsula, Cardens Bluff has great views and access to the lake for the outer campsites."
"Great camp sites right on Lake Watauga with nice little coves and private beaches. The Appalachian Trail runs by the lake and not far from the campsites."
from $12 / night
Check Availability9. 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!"
10. Camp Stonefly
"Me and my wife were looking to get away from theater apartment for a couple of days during a remodel. Well we didn't Wana travel to mountains to camp."
"Perfect distance to Johnson City. We had a beer at Yee Haw and even brought back tasty Mediterranean dinner from Red Meze to the camp site. Do yourself a favor and book a night here."
Drive Time
- 10 min from Johnson City, TN
- 25 min from Kingsport, TN
- 53 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 13 min from Asheville, NC
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Jonesborough, TN
1336 Reviews of 224 Jonesborough 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
- 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.
Kyle T.ScoutDoe River Landing
Unprofessional hosts that ruins a place with good potential
We brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
Guide to Jonesborough
Camping near Jonesborough, Tennessee offers diverse options along the Nolichucky River corridor at elevations ranging from 1,300 to 2,000 feet. The region's hardwood forests create significant seasonal temperature variations, with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter nights frequently dropping below freezing. Water levels in local waterways fluctuate seasonally, affecting both accessibility and recreational opportunities.
What to do
Fly fishing opportunities: Rock Creek Recreation Area provides excellent trout fishing access. "There is a mountain stream running through the campground that has been dammed up to make a swimming hole that is quite large, not sure on depth as we didn't get in, but water is very chilly even in late July," notes Robert L. Experienced anglers should bring appropriate gear for the variable water conditions.
Historical exploration: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground offers significant historical attractions beyond basic camping. "There's a sweet man who gives tours of the replica farm of David Crocket.. in character and costume," shares Rebecca M. The heritage village and museum feature reenactors who bring frontier history to life during summer months.
Mountain biking trails: Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground houses "an acclaimed mountain bike trail area," according to Sara M. The trail system accommodates various skill levels with routes ranging from beginner-friendly loops to more technical sections. Trails remain open year-round but may close temporarily after heavy rains.
What campers like
Natural water features: Camp Stonefly receives consistent praise for its creek-side camping experience. "We parked with van doors opened to the bubbling creek and had the natural white noise as a backdrop all night," shares N P. The flowing water creates natural sound masking between campsites, enhancing privacy without artificial barriers.
Lake access: Cardens Bluff Campground provides prime waterfront positioning. "I love this campground. They have a nice bathhouse and plenty of great sites right on the water," notes Lauren M. Sites along the outer perimeter offer direct lake views while interior sites provide more shade coverage during summer months.
Stargazing opportunities: Roan Mountain State Park Campground offers exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "Wind your way up the mountains to this sweet state park! There was only one other couple camping when we arrived but I feel like this place wouldn't feel busy even if it was thanks to all the trees!" reports Sarah C. The higher elevation improves visibility on clear nights.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the area require careful preparation. At Warriors' Path, "there are a lot of uneven campsites, so bring your leveling blocks," advises Michelle I. Rocky terrain throughout the region means many sites require additional stabilization even for smaller RVs and trailers.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Roan Mountain State Park Campground maintains clean facilities despite high usage. "Restrooms were nice and warm, appreciated thanks to cold fall temps," notes Sarah C. Conversely, at some campgrounds "the bathroom was super gross - tons of bugs, sink didn't work, wasnt clean" according to Rachel S. at Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Water hookup limitations: Several campgrounds offer electric but restrict water access. At Rock Creek, "in B Loop, you can't hook a hose to it to fill your tank, as the spigot is not threaded. C Loop had at least some threaded spigots," explains Ray & Terri F. Campers should arrive with filled water tanks when possible.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly water activities: Riverpark Campground provides safe river access for supervised play. "During our stay we enjoyed watching kayakers, rafters, and swimmers take on the river," reports Scott T. The varying water depths accommodate different age groups, though parents should always monitor children near moving water.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "Playground is great and was perfect for our girl scout trip," mentions Rebecca M. about Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park. Most playgrounds lack shade coverage during midday hours, so morning or evening use is recommended during summer months.
Educational opportunities: Ranger-led programs provide structured activities for children. "In the warm seasons they have a ranger that comes around and even little events for kids. I remember picking apart an owl pellet with the ranger. Very outdoor educational," shares Travis R. Check with camp offices for current program schedules which vary seasonally.
Tips from RVers
Site selection advice: Nolichucky Gorge Campground requires careful attention to published site dimensions. "The road in is a little narrow, but well maintained and easily navigable. Sites are heavily wooded, fairly well spaced, and most sites have a level area, but you have to back all the way in to get level on some," advises Ray & Terri F. Larger rigs should call ahead to confirm accessibility.
Hookup quality considerations: At Baileyton KOA, "We stayed in a pull through site and it was not very level (we had planned to not even unhook from the truck but had too bc of this)," notes Beth H. Many regional sites offer full hookups but with limitations on amperage or positioning that may require additional setup time.
Weather impact on access: Rain significantly affects drivability at wooded campgrounds. "If you're hauling a huge camper it's gonna make you sweat getting to the campground. You will question if your even on the right road because it turns to gravel and cuts under a train bridge," cautions Ashley B. about access to some riverside campsites. Allow extra arrival time during wet conditions.
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