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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.
"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
Check Availability"Dog park, laundry."
"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."
"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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."
"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
Check Availability"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"
"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
Check Availability"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."
"However, there are a lot of great restaurants within 15 minutes driving distance from here."
"Location was great, right on the river bank, gorgeous views. Very clean and beautifully landscaped!"
TravelerBeautiful spot in the smoky mountains. State park style amenities, no showers. No hookups. Very busy very open campground. Nice that some trails are walking distance from campground. I would not camp here again. No cell service.
GuideDrove 5 hrs from our last campground to here for event Campground was very well maintained and liked the site. Wasn’t overly crazy about the event not a lot of vendors mainly jeeps went to a few local shops in town had a great lunch at the cookie dough monster.
TravelerFantastic National Park! Elkmont is really nice but lacking in hookups and there are no showers. Hard to stay too long without power, water, sewer and showers. Still, an amazing site along the river!
Traveler✨ I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Glamping on the Clinch River!❤️ It was truly one of the most relaxing, beautiful experiences, and waking up to such a breathtaking piece of God’s creation was something special that I will never forget. The views are absolutely stunning, the peacefulness is unmatched, and it’s the perfect place to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the beauty God has blessed us with.🙏🏻🤍 But what makes this place even more special is the incredible family behind it. Bonnie and Rusty are truly two of the sweetest, most generous, and kindhearted people you could ever meet! Their hospitality goes above and beyond, and you can feel the love they put into making sure every guest has the most wonderful experience. From preparing breakfast for their guests to the thoughtful little touches like making s’mores around the outdoor campfire, they make you feel so welcomed and cared for.❤️🔥 The tipi itself was absolutely beautiful, exceptionally clean, and decorated so thoughtfully to create the perfect glamping experience. Every detail made our stay feel cozy, comfortable, and magical while still allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.🏕️✨ Places like this are a reminder that sometimes the best experiences aren’t about fancy hotels or extravagant vacations. They’re about beautiful surroundings, genuine kindness, peaceful moments, and the wonderful people who make you feel right at home. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by God’s beautiful creation and hosted by people with truly golden hearts, you NEED to experience Glamping on the Clinch River! I would recommend it a thousand times over, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to stay here. Bonnie and Rusty, thank you for sharing your beautiful place with others and for making our experience so incredibly special. You two are such a blessing!❤️🙏🏻 We will absolutely cherish these memories and hope to be back again soon!🌿🤍✨
TravelerThis campground has a great location in maggie valley, close to Waynesville with plenty to do in close proximity. While it is a traditional campground, they have very competitive rates for weekly and monthly stays. For us its the perfect getaway destination for the summers and fall. The staff is super welcomming and friendly. You find a cute creek on the backside of of the campground with trout as some fisherman told me. The staff takes pride in all the flowers, landscaping and seasonal decorations. Also nice to know is you are not being looked down to with an older camper. As long as your rig is decent and functional you are admitted.
TravelerThis worked well for us while we were visiting Dollywood in our trailer, but we wouldn't stay here if we had been in a different type of site. Cons: Unless you have a site up against the river or on patriot park, you are packed in VERY TIGHT with other people, sometimes with your sliders only a foot or two away from your neighbor's sliders. We were in a site that was "on patriot park", but the few first sites of that type are really just behind the trolley parking lot and pick up with a path behind you (including ours). People are on the other side of the fence walking about two feet behind you all day and pretty late in to the night. Pros: There are lot of trees and campground is very pretty. Super close to Dollywood and other Pigeon Forge points of interest.
ScoutBeautiful Campground, but Absolutely NOT Family-Friendly! I rarely leave negative reviews this strongly, but our experience at Turkey Creek Campground was so disappointing that I feel compelled to warn other families. First, I’ll give credit where it’s due. The campground is beautifully maintained, and the creekside sites are incredibly peaceful and serene. It’s a lovely setting, and during the day, the owner is friendly enough and seemingly hospitable. Unfortunately, the hospitality comes to a screeching halt the moment the clock strikes 10 PM.
We were two families camping together with six well-behaved kids who absolutely love the outdoors. We understand and respect campground quiet hours. We weren’t looking to throw parties, blast music, or disturb anyone. But apparently, at Turkey Creek,“quiet hours” doesn’t mean keeping noise to a respectful minimum. It means absolute silence, complete darkness, and seemingly no normal human activity whatsoever.
I’m not exaggerating.
* We were told to turn off ALL our lights at 10 PM.
* We were confronted for opening our vehicle’s trunk because it made a brief beeping sound.
* Our children were startled by a large spider near the bathhouse, and the owner actually yelled at them to be quiet.
* One evening around 11 PM, we were talking quietly INSIDE OUR OWN TENT, barely above a whisper, when the owner approached our tent door to reprimand us for talking.
* On another occasion, he approached us to complain that our children had left TWO STICKS on the ground near the bathrooms. Two sticks! At a campground surrounded by woods, where the kids had just walked down a wooded trail to reach the bathhouse!
And don’t even think about enjoying a little background music while sitting around your campsite. Music of any kind played through a speaker is prohibited, regardless of volume. Apparently, even a little John Denver played quietly while enjoying the mountains is too much to ask. I fully appreciate that some people camp specifically for peace and quiet. We respect that, too. But there is a massive difference between enforcing reasonable quiet hours and making paying guests feel like they’re constantly being watched, monitored, and reprimanded for simply existing. The owner’s enforcement of these rules felt excessive, confrontational, and completely out of proportion to what was actually happening.
Instead of relaxing and enjoying our family vacation, we found ourselves walking on eggshells, worried that the smallest sound, light, or ordinary childhood behavior would result in another confrontation. What makes this particularly frustrating is that our kids were doing exactly what we’d hope children would do on a camping trip: spending time outside, exploring nature, enjoying each other’s company, and making memories away from screens. Yet somehow, even that seemed unwelcome. If we hadn’t already paid for five nights, we would have packed up and left after the very first night. That’s how uncomfortable the experience became.
If you are someone who wants a meticulously maintained campground where everyone retires to complete silence and darkness by 10 PM, Turkey Creek might be perfect for you. But if you’re a family hoping to enjoy a campfire, share some laughs, quietly socialize in the evening, and let your children experience the simple joys of camping, I cannot recommend this place strongly enough AGAINST it.
There are so many beautiful campgrounds in this area, and I cannot imagine choosing to return somewhere that made our families feel so unwelcome. Beautiful property. Extremely disappointing hospitality. Absolutely terrible experience for families. We will never return.
GuideThis is a really nice place, my only issue is that I think $110 with Good Sam is too expensive. I needed a place to stay, so I did. They have laundry and restrooms but I didn't use them.
TravelerMe and my cousin and my dog absolutely love staying here, we will be back. It has beautiful views from our campsite, and down a little trail to the quarry. It’s super clean and peaceful. Has a little bit of road noise, but honestly, I like a little bit of white noise
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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