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    Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park accommodates pets in a quiet, green setting with large grassy sites near Kodak, Tennessee. Multiple reviewers note the park's pet-friendly environment with plenty of space for dogs to walk on lead. The campground features full hookup RV sites with a gravel base through which grass has been allowed to grow, creating comfortable terrain for pets. Several campers with dogs specifically mentioned feeling at home with their pets while enjoying the laid-back atmosphere. Douglas Tailwater Campground also welcomes pets along the riverfront with beautiful views of Douglas Dam, offering a peaceful environment for dog owners who appreciate waterfront camping.

    Hiking trails and water access points near these pet-friendly campgrounds provide excellent options for dog exercise. The campgrounds position visitors approximately 20 miles from Knoxville's Urban Wilderness trails to the west and slightly less distance to Pigeon Forge's attractions to the south, with many dog-friendly outdoor recreation options. Douglas Tailwater Campground offers riverside sites where diverse bird species attract birdwatchers and their leashed companions. Travelers note the area remains quiet with no parties or loud music, creating a calm environment for pets who may be sensitive to noise. Both campgrounds provide convenient access to pet supply stores in Sevierville, about 10-15 minutes away, while maintaining enough distance from the congested tourist areas to offer peaceful dog walks.

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      1. Anchor Down RV Resort

      4.8(49)6mi from KodakRVs

      "Also, there is no restroom even close to the playground area. Thankfully we didn’t have a bathroom emergency with our toddler. The beach area they’ve constructed on the lake is INSANE! So so nice!"

      "Pet friendly - pick up stations and off leash area with activities for active breeds."

      from $49 - $139 / night

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      2. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

      4.1(55)14mi from KodakRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Very kid friendly, pet friendly (Kamp K9), lots in the area to go do and see. Pools, hot tub, kitchen, firewood for sale, fishing access, snack bar, cable tv, and WiFi."

      "Also adjacent to a massive open field park that’s great for the kids or dogs. Super close to Dollywood."

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      3. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

      4.7(126)22mi from Kodak217 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Pets are allowed in the campground, but not on the trails. This campground has great access to hiking and fishing, as well as wildlife viewing."

      "I had the most fantastic campsite right next to the river in Elkmont."

      from $30 / night

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      4. Greenbrier Campground

      4.6(71)20mi from KodakRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area."

      "The dog park is near this area as well as a swimming area on the river. It’s a short walk to the office/store and all the activities they offer."

      from $35 - $258 / night

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      5. Douglas Tailwater Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

      4.3(19)5mi from KodakRVs, Tents

      "I was very lucky to find this spot near the Great Smoky Mountains. It was October, cool and fine, when I backed up to the French Broad River in this immaculate campsite with super friendly hosts."

      "Dog friendly, they delivered firewood to my site after I paid, and the staff was very friendly and helpful."

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      6. Buddy Bear In The Smokies Campground

      4.7(18)9mi from KodakRVs, Cabins

      "They are welcome to all pets, just need to sign a waiver if you have a breed that’s considered “aggressive”. Pricing was also very good for the area which."

      "Being in this area the traffic is awful but this place is away from that traffic but still close enough to enjoy everything. The back way into Gatlinburg is a direct shot from the entrance."

      from $40 - $50 / night

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      7. Douglas Dam Headwater Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

      4.4(13)5mi from KodakRVs, Tents

      "We decided to give this place a try and it turned out to be a great location! We stayed in lot 7, which is next to a hill and the kids loved running up and down the hill."

      "close to the city, but beautiful nonetheless. wake up early for a beautiful sunrise over the lake"

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      8. Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park

      4.5(11)3mi from KodakRVs, Tents

      "Plenty of room for pets to walk on lead. Quiet with no road noise, we will stay again in the area."

      "We can be flexible with parking situations for those of you traveling with larger rigs pulling trailers, etc."

      from $33 - $38 / night

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      9. Up the Creek RV Camp

      4.8(20)13mi from KodakRVs

      "There is a small dog park, two creeks (wadable) and lots of peace and quiet. We stayed for a week and were impressed by both the staff and the guests friendliness and helpfulness."

      "This campground is a short drive off the main strip in Pigeon Forge which makes for some peacefulness while camping."

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      10. Clabough's Campground

      4.1(19)12mi from KodakRVs, Cabins

      "The sites had water and power and were with in reasonable walking distance to the bath house that was there at that time."

      "This is perfect for fishing of swimming right next to your site. The moving water was also pleasant to listen to at night when the campground got quiet."

      from $70 - $109 / night

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    • Nate H.
      Sep. 30, 2020

      Greenbrier Campground

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       Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area. The campground is very large, and has multiple camping options. They have tent and rv spots, as well as cabins, but I also saw some teepee style tent cabins. The campground is very wooded, so you feel like you are getting a legitimate Smoky Mountain camping experience. The pigeon river runs through the campground, and is great for fishing, or swimming/tubing in summer. There is a dog park also, and the campground is pet friendly. This campground has so many things to do, and it is very popular, so if you want to camp here, I would suggest booking early, because spots are booked months in advance. The campground is very quiet at night, with just the sounds of nature. There is a camp store, with firewood, and you’ll want to enjoy a campfire, even in the middle of summer. I Highly recommend Greenbriar Campground for camping in the Smokies.

    • Lori H.
      Jun. 15, 2020

      Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

      True RV park right off 1-75

      Raccoon Valley RV park is literally just an RV park. The park was very clean and well maintained, and would be a nice place to park for a night as part of a longer trip. The RV park is just right off 1-75, just north of Knoxville, so it would be easy to hop on and off the interstate. The property is just a large gravel parking lot, with a few trees scattered throughout. Not really my kind of camping, but nearly all the spots were full.

      The park has a large laundry facility, and a dog park for people traveling/camping with pets. I did see some benches located in the perimeter of the property in shady spots for relaxing.

      I assume some of the guests are long term residents, but the sites were all so neat and clean, without built on structures and such that I’ve seen at most places. This RV park will be perfect for some!

    • Jeremy K.
      Sep. 5, 2022

      Clinton-Knoxville North KOA

      Nice little campground

      We stayed here one night passing through to our next destination. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Had a pull through site. Sites were a little close, but it was to be expected being a travel stop for most.
      They had a playground, horseshoes, cornhole, volleyball, and a dog park. They also had laundry, and a nice little game room.
      Bathhouses were super clean.
      There was a Mexican restaurant and a Shoneys witching walking distance, however the Mexican is closed on Sundays.

    • Debbie B.
      Jul. 7, 2019

      Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA

      Beautifully landscaped upscale property

      Sites are full hook up. Level. Fire rings. Picnic tables. Offers supreme patio sites as well. Swimming pool was warm and clean. Large play ground area. Dog park. Management was very polite and helpful.

    • Anne H.
      May. 22, 2018

      Camp Riverslanding

      AWESOME Bathrooms!

      Camp Riverslanding along the the Little Pigeon River is small, but has great appeal. Located right by Parkway, it has easy access to plenty of things to do. The bathrooms are outstanding, located in the same building as the laundry, there are several private bathroom/shower rooms, decorated nice and very clean. Garbage is picked up at your camp site every day. There is a pool, bounce pad, game room, and dog park. Our campsite located right on the river, had full hookups, a fire pit, a picnic table, and the ability to fish or tube along the river.

    • Stephanie H.
      Jun. 25, 2022

      The Ridge Outdoor Resort

      New resort

      Everything is new. We stayed by the dog park and it was convenient. We missed the lazy river due to them closing it for landscaping. However the circle of the lazy river appeared small. They also opened a deli by the fishing pond.

    • Dusty W.
      Apr. 25, 2020

      Clabough's Campground

      Great location

      Beautiful location on the creek. It's near everything in Pigeon Forge but feels much more secluded. The thing that makes this campground stand out are the ducks. There are ducks everywhere. They will walk right up to your camper door and wait for you. They will eat out of your hand as well. Amenities include dog park, swimming pool, game room, and lazy river. There were alot of of renovations going on here when we went (during Covid-19). The place is going to look amazing when completed. One problem with this place is that it seems to have too much gravel and not enough grass. Alot of campsites don't have any grass at all. There are some dog bag stations throughout. Some pot holes too. I would suggest some repaving next.

    • L
      Jun. 22, 2021

      Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

      Simple, affordable, accessible.

      This a an RV park, not a resort. It has everything you need: full hook ups, dog park, laundry. Clean, well kept and friendly. Sites are small and close, but work even for the larger rigs.

      A safe and reasonably priced place to spend a night while traveling, or a couple while exploring the area.

    • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 30, 2020

      Newport-Smoky Mountains KOA

      Smaller KOA Nestled in The Smokies

      Newport KOA is conveniently located near I-40 North East of Knoxville, TN.

      This campground hosts standard RV Sites and Cabin Sites. They have bathrooms, a pool, WiFi, a dog park, firewood for sale, propane, and more. They have lots of travelers coming through from races and for motorcycle clubs, and RV rallies.

      We found this location because we had difficulty finding camping locations in the area and we were pleasantly surprised to see this pretty park!

      We had decent AT&T cellular service but TMobile was not as good. We were able to stream and work efficiently.

      There are caverns nearby to go explore and of course it’s in the Smokies!

    Guide to Kodak

    Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park accommodates pets with spacious grassy sites and full hookups for RVs. Travelers appreciate the quiet, pet-friendly environment where dogs can walk on lead across soft green grass throughout the property. Most campgrounds near Kodak permit pets with varying policies regarding breed restrictions and number of animals allowed. The farm setting provides ample room for walking dogs while maintaining distance from other campers. Douglas Tailwater Campground offers waterfront sites where pets can enjoy riverside walks. Proper waste disposal is required at all pet-friendly locations. The laid-back atmosphere at Dumplin Valley makes it particularly suitable for campers traveling with well-behaved dogs who need regular exercise.

    Several hiking trails accommodate dogs near Kodak campgrounds, with the closest access points approximately 20 minutes away in the Sevierville area. Two Rivers Landing RV Resort provides concrete pads and landscaped sites suitable for pets, though with no dedicated dog park. Temperature considerations are important when tent camping with dogs during summer months, as daytime temperatures regularly exceed 85°F with high humidity. Noise policies typically restrict excessive barking, especially during quiet hours from 10pm-7am. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed at all times with a 6-foot maximum leash length. Wildlife is common in the area, requiring pet owners to maintain control of their animals when deer or other creatures are present. Veterinary services are available in Sevierville and Kodak, with emergency vet care approximately 15 minutes from most campgrounds.

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