Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Murfreesboro, TN

Stones River Getaway accepts pets at its primitive campsites along the river, providing tent and glamping accommodations with picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets. Nearby, Nashville I-24 Campground offers pet-friendly RV sites, cabins, and tent camping options with full hookups and shaded areas. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities, with Nashville I-24 featuring a pool during summer months. Most sites in the area require dogs to be leashed at all times, with designated pet waste stations throughout the grounds. Campground reviews note the well-maintained pet areas and friendly staff who enforce campground rules, ensuring a pleasant experience for both pets and their owners. The park is close to Murfreesboro and Nashville, with plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby.

The lakefront sites at Poole Knobs Campground provide excellent waterfront camping for pet owners, with spacious spots and concrete picnic tables approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro. The campground features multiple walking paths along the shoreline where leashed dogs can enjoy water access. Seven Points Campground offers similar pet-friendly accommodations with more level sites for easier RV setup. Campers should be aware of the occasional wildlife encounters, particularly raccoons at Poole Knobs, though staff has worked to control the issue. Bathrooms at these locations are clean but can be a considerable walk from lakeside sites, often requiring an uphill trek. Several campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, while others like Poole Knobs operate seasonally from May through October, making advance planning essential for dog owners seeking camping options.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee (92)

    1. Poole Knobs

    22 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 459-6948

    $24 - $50 / night

    "Great campground on a lovely lake. We always enjoy our stay here. Short drive to nearby Smyrna. Bathrooms are clean and staff is very welcoming."

    "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!"

    2. Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground

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

    $25 - $30 / night

    "The site location was great for us because we had our 5 dogs with us and there was room at this site to let them out with ease and we were right next to a hiking trail for their walks."

    "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."

    3. Nashville I-24 Campground

    13 Reviews
    Smyrna, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 459-5818

    "Park is close to Murfreesboro and Nashville. Close to great restaurants and shopping. Staff is very friendly and is always open to helping you. Park is quiet."

    "Pet friendly. Owners seem to stick to their guns when enforcing the campsite rules."

    4. Seven Points

    23 Reviews
    Mount Juliet, TN
    20 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. Four Corners RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    16 miles
    +1 (629) 236-2600

    "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."

    "Stayed for 5 days on a lakeside site- it was beautiful, mostly clean (goose droppings), and pretty spacious! Still a new campground next to an established marina. Some construction is still going."

    6. Henry Horton State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Chapel Hill, TN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 364-2222

    $10 - $150 / night

    "Chapel Hill, just to the north, offers all you might need with a hardware store, Dollar General, walk in clinic and restaurants."

    "Yes, I received several dirty looks for driving on the road toward the tent area.) I parked in the restroom area as the road was completely blocked with children, inner tubes and adults."

    7. Anderson Road Campground

    14 Reviews
    La Vergne, TN
    20 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."

    8. Stones River Getaway

    1 Review
    Murfreesboro, TN
    5 miles
    +1 (312) 925-2385

    $112 - $160 / night

    9. Elm Hill RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    J Percy Priest Lake, TN
    22 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."

    10. Long Hunter State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    J Percy Priest Lake, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 885-2422

    "we go there often. one of our favorites in Tennessee!"

    "This is a good trail to try out your skills before attempting a more challenging trip. Basic Tennessee woodland and animals. I liked this area much more then the main park."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Murfreesboro, TN

810 Reviews of 92 Murfreesboro Campgrounds


  • @HomegrownRV 😎.
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    Relaxing but small spaces

    Pros: The staff are all incredibly friendly. We loved interacting with them (especially Eric!) during our stay. The laundry and bathrooms are very clean and spacious. The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!) The location is directly off the highway and close to stores if you need a late night run for anything. The dog park was cute and offered a lot of extras. The heated pool was nicely taken care of and would be fantastic for the summer season. The camp store had lots of necessities and cute decor plus a dvd rental library and a pizza place onsite!

    Cons: There was a massive cell phone tower within walking distance from our RV. Literally on the property of the RV park behind their utility shed and next to the playground. The highway traffic is quite loud. The campsites are very close together! The playground and fun type amenities in the back of the park weren’t kept up very well it seemed. A lot of the stuff was missing or broken.

    For more detailed reviews and photos, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @HomegrownRV!

  • 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.

  • Candy H.
    Jul. 17, 2020

    Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    Love this place

    I stayed in spot 8 during the Coronavirus lockdown. The staff is very friendly. It’s near I-24 which makes getting places easy. It will be noisy if you are sound sensitive. It is well maintained. The laundry room is great. You can get anything you need from the store. Perfect pull through sites for a big rig overnight stop. Great sites with picnic table, fire pits for longer stays. Nice pool, sparkling clean restrooms. The dogs loved the dog park. The amenities for kids are great. Highly recommend.

  • 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.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    Nicer than before

    We have stopped here several times in the past when it was a KOA. The new owners have fixed it up. The roads are still gravel but in better shape, the pads are nicer, and there is more room between sites. 30/50 amp electric, water & sewer. Lots of trees, there is a big dog park. The pool was closed when we were there. Bathrooms and showers were nice, but dated. Tent sites, cabins. Lots of road noise!


Guide to Murfreesboro

Campgrounds near Murfreesboro offer diverse camping options within 30 miles of the city. The Percy Priest Lake area provides water-based recreation across 14,000 acres of lake surface with elevations ranging from 490 to 530 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with average temperatures between 65-80°F.

What to do

Hiking trails and cedar forests: Cedars of Lebanon State Park Campground features a unique ecosystem with hiking opportunities through cedar glades. "We hiked a trail with our 3 boys and 2 dogs. We saw 10 deer one morning," notes Ines M. The park preserves rare cedar glade habitats containing endemic plant species.

Fishing from your campsite: Anderson Road Campground provides direct lake access for fishing. "Great, spacious sites with concrete or wood picnic tables, fire pits and grills. Fairly level sites," reports Taissa K. about Poole Knobs. For dedicated anglers, some waterfront sites allow fishing directly from camp.

Swimming beaches and water recreation: "The swimming pool and laundry facility were clean. Note: The washers and dryers do not take quarters; pay by credit/debit card," explains Erich H. about Four Corners RV Resort. Many lakeside campgrounds offer designated swimming areas, boat rentals, and water access points during summer months.

What campers like

Level, spacious campsites: "We stayed in site 18 and it was very level, paved and double wide. Parking was easy and it accommodated the 38' RV and a SUV," explains Randy C. about Henry Horton State Park Campground. Many campgrounds in the area feature paved or concrete pads for easier setup.

Waterfront views: "Perfect for people who like to be surrounded with nature. Very clean and well maintained spots. Great price. Water and electric but no sewer. There is a dump station in the campground," shares Sarah F. about Seven Points. Campers consistently mention the quality of lake views at Percy Priest Lake campgrounds.

Clean facilities: "The bathrooms are nice and camp sites are set up to be quite spacious/private with good tree coverage for even summer camping," says Wendy J. Sites with modern amenities typically receive positive reviews, particularly for bathroom cleanliness and shower facilities.

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Many lakeside campgrounds operate seasonally. Seven Points runs from April 1 to October 30, while Anderson Road Campground opens May 16 to September 30. Plan accordingly for off-season visits.

Bathroom accessibility: "If you get a site along the lake, expect a long walk and then an arduous climb to the bathroom and showers or hop in your vehicle and drive there," warns Larry R. about Poole Knobs. Consider site location relative to facilities when booking.

Insect concerns: "It was the most ticks any of us had seen, including tiny seed ticks. We left with multiple bites, and were constantly picking them off each other and our gear," reports Mandy C. about Long Hunter State Park Campground. Bring appropriate bug repellent, particularly for water-adjacent sites.

Tips for camping with families

Halloween festivities: "Their halloween weekend is a great time of fun for the kids!" shares Justin L. about Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Several campgrounds host seasonal events with decorations and activities for children, particularly during fall months.

Playground access: "Plenty of places for the kiddos to ride their bikes," notes Laur H. about Henry Horton State Park. For family camping, prioritize campgrounds with dedicated recreation spaces and paved surfaces for bicycles.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: "We saw 10 deer one morning and hiked a trail with our 3 boys and 2 dogs," reports Ines M. Morning and evening hours offer best wildlife viewing conditions at dog friendly campgrounds near Murfreesboro, particularly at sites backing up to wooded areas.

Tips from RVers

Site dimensions: "Be very cautious of the site lengths. Some are extremely short and I'd say the measurements are nearly exact," warns Beth H. about Elm Hill RV Resort. Verify exact dimensions before booking, especially for larger rigs.

Hookup variability: "I'm set up for 30 amp, so I had to use an adapter," explains Gregory G. about camping at Cedars of Lebanon. Many pet-friendly camping options near Murfreesboro offer electric hookups, but amperage varies between parks and specific sites.

Weekend congestion: "The road is one way and there's not enough room to get around anyone. Makes for some traffic back ups during check in and check out," notes Beth H. about Elm Hill RV Resort. Plan arrival and departure outside peak times for easier navigation, particularly at more popular destinations.

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