Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lebanon, TN

Nashville East-Lebanon KOA offers pet-friendly cabins and RV sites with a dedicated fenced dog run for off-leash exercise. Pets are welcome throughout the campground with standard leash requirements outside the designated dog area. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground accommodates dogs at both tent and RV sites with water and electric hookups, maintaining clean facilities while enforcing pet waste cleanup. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Lebanon, Tennessee. The campground layout at KOA includes sites that are somewhat close together, but the property provides ample space for dog walking with grassy areas. Multiple campgrounds in the area offer year-round accessibility, with most enforcing standard pet policies including leash requirements and proper waste disposal.

Several hiking trails at Cedars of Lebanon State Park provide excellent opportunities for dog owners, with well-maintained paths through cedar forests. Bathhouses remain consistently clean at both campgrounds, which is particularly convenient for campers with pets needing to wash up after outdoor activities. The Nashville East-Lebanon KOA provides a central location for exploring the area, situated approximately 30 minutes from downtown Nashville. When camping with pets in the summer months, shade availability becomes important as temperatures can rise significantly. Local veterinary services are available in Lebanon for emergency situations. Campground 2 at Cedars of Lebanon features newer facilities and larger sites that accommodate families camping with pets, though they lack sewer hookups. Most campgrounds in the area maintain quiet hours that help prevent excessive barking disruptions.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lebanon, Tennessee (91)

    1. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Lebanon, TN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 443-2769

    $25 - $30 / night

    "The campground at Cedars of Lebanon State Park deserves 5 stars for their proximity to Nashville, the large paved pads for campers, the peaceful woods, and their overall cleanliness."

    "We tent camped for two consecutive weekends at Cedars of Lebanon. We are local novice campers. The campsites were well maintained with electric and water hookups."

    2. Nashville East-Lebanon KOA

    16 Reviews
    Lebanon, TN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (615) 449-5527

    "Plenty of dog walking area, even a fenced area for the dogs to run. Friendly staff."

    "Campground is near the road but is still quite. This would be a good place for easy access to the lake and Nashville. Multiple places to eat within 5 miles. Great pass through"

    3. Cedar Creek (TN)

    22 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 754-4947

    $30 - $50 / night

    "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."

    4. Seven Points

    23 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-5198

    $32 - $50 / night

    "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."

    5. Poole Knobs

    21 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 459-6948

    $24 - $50 / night

    "We have stayed on the other side of Percy Priest lake and loved it so thought we’d try an Army Corps campground this time in Nashville. What a gem!"

    "Another beautiful campground on the edge of a lake. Most campsites were pull through. Management was very friendly and helpful."

    6. Nashville KOA Resort

    38 Reviews
    Nashville, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-0282

    "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."

    7. Elm Hill RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    J Percy Priest Lake, TN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 710-9365

    "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."

    8. Anderson Road Campground

    14 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 361-1980

    $24 - $36 / night

    "large sites right on the lake. toliets and showers were nice and clean. pets are allowed"

    "large sites right on the lake. toliets and showers were nice and clean."

    9. Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort

    13 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 889-7434

    "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."

    10. Cages Bend

    7 Reviews
    Hendersonville, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 824-4989

    $30 - $35 / night

    "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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lebanon, TN

760 Reviews of 91 Lebanon Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Two Rivers Campground

    Great CG in Nashville

    We spent two nights here (May 24-26, 2022). This is a nice, easy access CG with level pull through and back-in gravel sites in Nashville. 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. There are a number of activities available: live music, swimming pool, recreation hall, playground and dog park. We did not make use of the laundry, bathrooms or showers. It is a great base camp to visit the Nashville (Grand Ole Opry) area. The WiFi was great as was cell phone reception. The cable TV worked well. We would stay here again.

  • B
    Jun. 8, 2020

    Bledsoe Creek State Park Campground

    TREE CANOPY!!

    We were in primitive site I and it was a perfect spot to camp on a hot day. The sun never touched our tent. They offer kayak rentals and they are good sturdy ones at a reasonable rate. There is no swimming but we enjoyed fishing. They have A honey locus tree on one of the trails which was cool. I had never seen one. They are pet friendly and pets are allowed leashes on all the hiking trails. The animals are not scared of humans or dogs. We had squirrels, birds, deer and turkey join us at our camp site.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2022

    Whispering Oaks Campground

    Just okay

    Pros: staff is very nice and responsive. Large field and playground for the kiddos. Swimming pool looked nice. Hookups worked just fine. All sites are shady with trees

    Cons: the sites are super close together. So close that the sewer connection from your neighbor is practically under your picnic table (gross). The bath house is old and grungy - needs renovating. People were mowing grass around their sites pretty much the entire time I was there, which wasn’t very peaceful. There was no dog park or anyplace to let the pups off leash. Seems like a lot of folks here are long-timers. Some need to clean up their sites. Bottom line, I would stay again, but just as a quick overnight stopover.

  • Susan & Kevin W.
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Four Corners RV Resort

    Nashville’s best-kept secret

    I’m hesitant to write this review because this is our new close-to-home GO-TO camping spot and we don’t want it to get booked up. 😆 It is new, quiet, and extremely well-priced. Our lakeside spot was $60 per night. Our other lake resort stays in this area have been at least double that! There is a gated entrance, which I like. The staff here is unbelievably welcoming and friendly. The crew is constantly working on cleaning, landscaping and maintenance. This morning they were raking the beach sand because it rained yesterday. There are plenty of pet waste stations and attractive (seriously)trash bins spaced throughout the park. The sites are concrete, level and roomy with full hookups (great water pressure!), new picnic tables and fire rings. There is not one bad location on the lakeside sites. Our personal faves are 69 thru 81...odds/lakefront. There is a swimming beach (see pic) as well as several relaxing spots, a playground, a bark park and a dog washing station (see pic!). There is a bath house, laundry (with 4 brand-new LG front loading washers), a gym (with a universal, an elliptical and a treadmill) and a small store. See pics! Bathhouse is spotless. It is attached to the marina (but the marina is situated on the far end)and they rent kayaks, paddle boards, and golf carts. There are three docks with kayak and jet ski slips. The view of Percy Priest is incredible and serene. I seriously can not recommend this place highly enough. ***They are going to be adding tiny houses, cabins and aqua houses (think Bali, but closer😉).


Guide to Lebanon

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Lebanon, Tennessee, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

  • The Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground offers large paved pads and electric hookups, making it a comfortable choice for campers with pets.
  • At Seven Points, you'll find well-maintained sites with plenty of space between them, perfect for letting your dog roam.
  • The Nashville East-Lebanon KOA features a friendly atmosphere with ample dog walking areas, ensuring your pet has room to play.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lebanon

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • The Nashville KOA is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a convenient stop for pet owners.
  • Poole Knobs features waterfront sites and a peaceful environment, ideal for relaxing with your pet after a day of exploration.
  • Two Rivers Campground provides easy access to downtown Nashville and offers a shuttle service, making it a practical choice for those traveling with pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Lebanon, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lebanon, TN is Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 47 reviews.

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