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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Monterey, TN

848 Reviews
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Spacious Skies Belle Ridge permits pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping options. Located just off I-40 in Monterey, this gated campground features hiking trails where dogs can explore alongside their owners. The gravel sites are spacious enough for pets to relax comfortably, with large grassy fields adjacent to camping areas providing ample room for dog exercise. Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground and Cumberland Mountain State Park also welcome leashed pets throughout their facilities. Dogs must remain on leash at all campsites and trails, with owners responsible for proper waste disposal. Swimming areas at Belle Ridge allow dogs access to water during warmer months.

Pine Ridge Lake Campground offers lakefront sites where dogs can enjoy water access directly from the campsite. Several primitive camping options exist throughout the region with pet-friendly policies, including Virgin Falls State Natural Area which permits leashed dogs on trails and at tent sites. Davy Crockett Campground has full hookups and pet-friendly cabins, though some reviewers note the facilities need maintenance updates. State parks in the area maintain consistent pet rules requiring dogs to be leashed at all times with a maximum leash length of six feet. The large field next to sites at Belle Ridge provides excellent pet exercise space with scenic plateau views. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid overheating pets on trails, with nearby Monterey offering basic veterinary services and pet supplies when needed.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Monterey, Tennessee (112)

    1. Spacious Skies Belle Ridge

    14 Reviews
    Monterey, TN
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 241-4341

    $29 - $249 / night

    "I seek off the beaten path places, and this campground is a gem."

    "The dogs enjoyed the huge field next to the sites and we enjoyed hiking the trails (and taking in the spectacular views of the Plateau)! We will be back!"

    2. Davy Crockett Campground

    14 Reviews
    Pleasant Hill, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 277-3800

    "Tennessee State Parks are typically well kept and scenic."

    "We chose Davy Crockery’s because of its proximity to the interstate. We spent 3 nights. We arrived after dark so the office was closed, but check in is online so it didn’t matter."

    3. Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    145 Reviews
    Spencer, TN
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 881-5298

    $8 - $32 / night

    "Our site was surrounded by trees and felt very private."

    "The Tennessee countryside is an enjoyable backdrop to this meandering road trip and you are very close to several other excellent Tennessee SPs."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Old Mill Camp and General Store

    22 Reviews
    Bloomington Springs, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 268-0045

    "This property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy."

    "I would stay away from the pull through sites by the bathroom if You prefer privacy."

    5. Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Crossville, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 484-6138

    "Very safe, quiet/peaceful, family friendly, pet friendly, bath houses were clean, full hookups, pool was clean ($6/person entry fee)"

    "Cumberland Mountain has a total of 145 campsites, spread across 5 loops, plus a backcountry site on an 8 mile backpacking trail."

    6. Holpps Pine Ridge Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Monterey, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 445-3487

    $25 - $30 / night

    "It is located in Monterey, TN near hwy 127, which is the site of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale”, so there’s lots of picking to be done nearby, if you’re in to that sort of thing!"

    "The small camp ground has a beautiful surrounding with a farm and the lake. Nice to walk down to the lake in the morning and watch the fog lift off the water."

    7. Edgar Evins State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Lancaster, TN
    31 miles
    Website

    "I'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on!"

    "We stayed on site 6, right next to some stairs that lead to a path to the bathroom/shower facilities."

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    8. Rock Island State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Rock Island, TN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 686-2471

    "Rock Island State Park is situated in the middle of Tennessee. The park itself is surrounded by beautiful forest and some pretty great and easy hiking trails. The falls themselves are a sight to see."

    "Off I24 near Murfreesboro, Tn and a leisurely drive through the Tennessee countryside. Small towns, pickups and cows. Watch for stop signs, I almost missed one while looking at the scenery."

    9. Standing Stone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Allons, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 823-6347

    "The state parks in Tennessee all hosted special programs for the event, and Standing Stone park rangers invited everyone to row out on the lake to watch this magnificent phenomenon."

    "Standing stone is a small campground that sits in a wooded area surrounded by green rolling hills and farmland."

    10. Virgin Falls State Natural Area - Primitive

    7 Reviews
    Pleasant Hill, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 881-3297

    $10 - $35 / night

    "The trails were really clearly marked, so they were easy to follow despite all of the leaves on the ground, and there were plenty of signs indicating where to go."

    "8 miles is pretty accurate of a round trip. It's a lot downhill until you get to the falls then you gotta hike all the way back out."

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  • Candy H.
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Crossville / I-40 KOA

    Nice KOA

    Lots of green grass. The dog park is very well kept. There is a road close by but not a major freeway. It’s one of the quieter KOA’s I have stayed at. Pool is small but very clean. The store is well stocked and you can get hand dipped ice cream.

  • d
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Bluewater Resort & RV Campground

    Beautiful grounds

    This is a beautiful park with very roomy, clean restrooms, a general store, docks, dog park, and playground. The boat ramp is used early and late, with the trailers bouncing over speed bumps which can make it very noisy, especially on the weekends. The pool and pavilion are fantastic, and the views are lovely.

  • A
    May. 2, 2024

    Spacious Skies Belle Ridge

    Tennessee Mountain Gem

    I seek off the beaten path places, and this campground is a gem. Located in a quiet forest near the small mountain town of Monterey, Belle Ridge is a wonderful destination stop when touring the Upper Cumberland regions of Tennessee. Within ten minutes of Monterey, this mountain town has two wonderful coffee places, an amazing Amish bakery, nice specialty stores in the historic downtown, good restaurants and a wonderful museum. There was a lot to do at the campground, but also many interesting sights within a 30-minute drive.

  • Shy-Anne W.
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake

    Nice Campground

    We visited here during the summer. I really enjoyed our stay. A couple of things caught a us by surprise.. 1) The steps down to our campsite. Some of the campsites towards the back of the campground have a good amount of stairs. It was okay, but not good for anyone who cannot handle a lot of stairs. 2) There was a lot of boat traffic on the lake, even late into the night. I’m not sure if it is always like this or because there is a marina near by the campground. We could reach the edge of the lake from our campsite and launched out kayaks from there. The boats made it a little difficult to kayak the lake, but some kayakers towards the front of the campground at the day beach seemed to do okay. There’s a small hiking trail in the park also called the “lost spring trail” not much of a spring to see, but a couple of lookout points. Must not be much traffic through the trail anymore, the lookouts were a little overgrown. Overall the campground was nice, lots of access to the water if you like to fish and some very beautiful views. Pet friendly! Clean!

  • K
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground

    Best Stay Ever!

    Was the best state park I’ve stayed at to date! Very safe, quiet/peaceful, family friendly, pet friendly, bath houses were clean, full hookups, pool was clean ($6/person entry fee)

  • Jillian L.
    May. 17, 2018

    Edgar Evins State Park Campground

    Scenic, Peaceful, and a Totally Difference Experience!

    I'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on! All I saw was platforms, and what I considered 'normal' camping sites were labeled 'primitive' sites. I was in total awe. I didn't know how it was going to work with a tent, but my boyfriend showed me that all you need to do is bring nails to hammer down and secure your tent to the wooden platform. Where as I was at first turned off by the platform, there are a few pluses:

    -It rains A LOT in Tennessee. When I used to camp up north, we got flooded out during heavy rains, as we were camping directly on the ground. The platform keeps you elevated, so digging a trench around your tent is a non-issue.

    -If you get a waterfront site (HIGHLY recommended), the views are gorgeous. I'd say go for the sites in the lower 40s - they're super close to a bathhouse and a few paths that will bring you down to the edge of some gorgeous cliffs, giving you the best view in the site. If you go in the other direction, you'll be looking at a community of house boats, which kinda blew my mind, as clusters of houseboats aren't really a thing up north, either.

    -You can comfortably fit two tents on a platform; three is pushing it, but we've seen people pack around four in (which I don't think you're actually supposed to do).

    -Something else I've noticed in TN - virtually all camping takes place at State Parks, and Edgar Evans is one of the few that actually offers wooden platforms and primitive sites. Most of them offer concrete platforms for RVs and smaller trailers, making it difficult to camp with a tent.

    The sites in the lower 40s also offer more level ground for the fire pits. Some sites have a really steep drop off, which make it difficult to place chairs and sit and relax without being a little wobbly.

    There's also a pretty big trail system to explore, and it seems like you might need to set aside an entire day to do the loop in its entirety - we're still planning on doing that! I find that I get more immersed in relaxation mode when I'm there instead of active hiking mode - taking a chair down to the cliffs and sitting by the water with a book makes for some beautiful downtime!

    All of this being said, this is our favorite spot! We've come here at least twice, if not three times a year since I've moved down here. The staff is friendly and helpful, the campers are friendly, and there's usually lots of adorable dogs around to pet lol! Definitely love this place!

  • Jessica N.
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground

    Beautiful and super clean!

    This was our first time at Mountain Glen and we will return! If you are looking for a quiet, clean and beautiful campground, this is the place. Full hook ups, very pet friendly, friendly staff. Giving it ALL the stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • D
    Mar. 23, 2019

    Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground

    The Best of the Best!

    Mountain Glen is a hidden gem! If you are traveling through eastern TN or just looking for a place to park your RV for a few weeks or longer of peaceful quiet then you have to stay here. I've stayed in RV parks across 38 states and never found cleaner bathrooms, friendlier customer service, or faster WiFi (and that's important since I work remotely!) than what Mountain Glen RV Park offers. They've also got great water pressure, easy pull-throughs, after-hour check-in options, and a convenient store in case you forgot some essentials. In addition to the great amenities, you'll be greeted by rolling scenic vistas of beautiful countryside, having fishing opportunities, pavilion or indoor meeting room to hang out with friends, playground for the kids, and pet friendly areas for your dogs to enjoy.

    Mountain Glen is definitely a must-stay and the best of the best of all the RV parks and campgrounds I've ever stayed at!

Guide to Monterey

Spacious Skies Belle Ridge welcomes pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. The family-friendly campground features full hookup sites with concrete pads in E-loop that allow for easy leveling, plus spacious grassy areas adjacent to campsites where dogs can stretch their legs. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the property with designated pet waste stations. Dogs particularly enjoy the large field next to the sites for exercise and the hiking trails with scenic plateau views. The campground maintains a gated entrance for added security when walking pets after dark. Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Davy Crockett Campground also accommodate pets with varied amenities including picnic tables and fire rings at each site.

Hiking trails throughout the Belle Ridge property offer excellent pet exercise opportunities with multiple scenic overlooks and even a waterfall path. The tent camping area requires a walk-in approach, with the furthest site approximately 1/4 mile from parking—an important consideration for those camping with pets and equipment. Holpps Pine Ridge Lake Campground provides another pet-friendly option with lakefront sites where dogs can enjoy water access for swimming on hot summer days. When temperatures rise, the swimming lake at Belle Ridge surrounded by rock formations provides a refreshing spot for both humans and pets to cool off. Wildlife encounters are possible throughout the region, so keeping dogs leashed on trails is essential for their safety. The campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances, particularly important at locations like Belle Ridge where sites vary in proximity to Interstate 40.

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