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Windrock Campground accommodates pets with designated areas for dogs to exercise and relax. Located in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, this established campground welcomes tents, RVs, cabins, glamping setups, and yurts with full hookup sites. The campground features drinking water, electric hookups with fifty-amp service, and sewer connections for RV campers. Fires are permitted with firewood available for purchase on-site. Several pet-friendly campgrounds in the area offer dog parks where pets can socialize off-leash, with many maintaining clean facilities that include waste stations throughout the grounds. Melton Hill Dam Campground, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, also allows pets with picnic tables and trash service at each site.
Dog owners appreciate the well-maintained pet areas at nearby campgrounds, with some featuring separate sections for small and large dogs. Cove Lake State Park Campground provides paved walking paths ideal for dog walking, with beautiful mountain views and access to water for pets who enjoy swimming. The campground maintains gravel sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping with thirty-amp hookups. Bathrooms and shower facilities at most area campgrounds remain clean and accessible, important for longer stays with pets. Campers should note that while pets are welcome, most campgrounds require dogs to be leashed when outside designated off-leash areas, and owners are expected to clean up after their pets.
"The campground is in close proximity to many of the trailheads. There is a nice bathhouse, but all the sites are rustic (non electric)."
"It may be the loveliest campground in Tennessee. There’s only 20 spots, and they all seem to be shady and have trees between neighbors."
"Pet friendly. Good fishing. & Close to stores."
"We really enjoyed Milton Hill dam, very friendly people , well stocked store, easy access to swimming and fishing and full hook up sites if you want them."
from $18 - $31 / night
Check Availability"Off roading, shooting range, mountain bike trails, atv rentals. Very close to town if needed. The serenity and peace we feel staying there makes us never want to leave."
"Great sites, cute cabins great location."
from $18 - $300 / night
Check Availability"We stayed at the main area but not much space or privacy so we put up a tent out side our door, but then moved to the tent camping site area the second night which was more secluded and private, but still"
"There is a lake, so naturally that means there is boating, jet skiing, canoeing and of course fishing."
"We were in a pop-up camper and had a lakefront site, which was awesome, except for the highway noise."
"First time campers with 5 kids and 3 dogs .... had no problems everyone was very helpful , grounds were clean ... the lower bathhouse is Adequate but the bathhouse by the office is great the cove offers"
"Paved paths to walk through the park.. also we found a small hike nearby, triple falls. A beautiful little hike to check out. All the spots are gravel but it’s very clean and well kept."
"Great location just off I75, close to easy shopping (Walmart), Urgent Care facility just minutes away, nice BBQ place right in the park, local eatery’s just up the way (less than 2 miles)."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Halfmoon Campground is located near Windrock Off-Road Park and has RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. RV sites have power (up to 50amp) and water, and have decent separation between sites."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Yarberry Campground is a gated lakefront campground and day use area located on Tellico Lake, not far from the Fort Loudon Dam."
"We rented a pontoon boat for four hours and had a great time exploring the lake. Highly recommend this campground if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger campgrounds."
"Bathrooms and Showers with hot water. 20 minutes outside Knoxville and extremely quiet."
"The campsite is nestled in trees and conveniently located to the Knoxville area. They have a small store for small forgotten items as well as a place to fill propane."
from $30 - $65 / night
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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!
ScoutBeautiful view on the water. Not very full, which was nice. I came for some quiet and privacy and while it worked, there were just some that were very social. Haha
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.
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
ScoutThis was a very nice campground! The tent areas are partially gravel so it helped the area be less muddy after rain. Beautiful view of the river and would be a great place to fish! Bathrooms are very nice! Comes with a nice fire pit and didn’t have to use own grate! Pet friendly! Staff was very nice and helpful!
Only complaint was some of their quiet hours were confusing. The quiet hours on the email said 10pm to 7am but then sign posted at bathroom was 11pm-7am for quiet hours.
GuideThis is our number one favorite place to camp. We are from Knoxville, TN and if we are wanting to camp for the weekend but avoid the drive, this is where we come! Area 1 site 25 is our favorite and we are super excited to stay at 108 and 109 in the future. The campground is beautiful. Area 1 is shaded with plenty of trees around making it feel like you're in a little forest, and of course fall is wonderful. Some sites have sewer. I have T-mobile cell phone and I have 3 bars at 5g and my husband has xfinity and has 2 bars at 4G.
Love this campground!
ScoutIt was such a great weekend getaway!! The bathrooms were nice and clean. We stayed in spot 20 and it was perfect! The staff were so kind and helpful. Overall great campsite
Camping options near Oliver Springs, Tennessee center around the Cumberland Mountains, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 feet creating varied terrain for outdoor activities. The area experiences mild winters and warm summers with average July temperatures around 85°F. Camping facilities typically remain open from March through November, though some offer year-round accessibility.
Hiking trails with waterfalls: Frozen Head State Park Campground offers multiple hiking options with natural water features. "Lots to do with the hiking. Waterfalls were beautiful and everyone we talked to was super helpful and nice. Grounds are well maintained without taking away from the natural beauty," reports Brittni F.
Mountain biking: West Campground at Norris Dam State Park provides access to mountain biking trails. Mickey L. notes the campground offers "Swimming, fishing, hiking, and mtb [mountain biking]."
Off-road adventures: Windrock Campground connects directly to extensive off-road vehicle trails. Nick C. shares: "Miles and miles of trails. General store, beautiful overlooks." Kacie B. adds, "Lots to do... Off roading, shooting range, mountain bike trails, atv rentals."
Lake activities: Yarberry Campground provides water recreation access. Lori H. explains, "The swimming area is in a great spot with a sandy beach. There are also other areas around the campground where you could enter the water with floats, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. They also rent all of those things, as well as paddle boats."
Quiet, natural settings: Frozen Head State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its peaceful atmosphere. Jay D. states it's "One of the cleanest, nicest camps ever visited. Quiet, not too big and lots of surrounding attractions for hiking and fishing." Jessica L. adds, "This is a great park and campground if you want to experience the beauty of East Tennessee without the crowds of the Smoky Mountains."
Clean facilities: Pet friendly camping areas near Oliver Springs maintain high cleanliness standards. Laura D. shares about Frozen Head: "Bathrooms are always clean and in working conditions." Similarly, at Melton Hill Dam Campground, Tara C. notes: "Clean facilities."
Lake views: Campsites with water views rank highly among visitors. Ivan describes Yarberry Campground: "Site 69, love the view love the place very quiet and very clean showers are clean site itself it's clean." Regina R. adds, "The lake views are beautiful and the fishing off the deck is so much fun!"
Well-maintained grounds: Cove Lake State Park Campground receives praise for its upkeep. Ken W. describes it as having "lots of shaded areas, lake for fishing, boats and canoe rental. Playgrounds for kids, large swimming pool. Very nice rangers."
Seasonal limitations: Water levels and amenity availability change throughout the year. About Halfmoon Camp Ground, Steve V. explains: "The RV sites are in a grassy field so minimal shade. The majority of the Tent sites are dry camping (no power or water), however, there are 3 tent sites near the bathhouse that do have power and water."
Wildlife awareness: Local wildlife requires appropriate precautions. Laura D. warns about Frozen Head: "Be advised, the last two years there's been baby copperhead snakes that hang around outside the bath house at night."
Gate access restrictions: Several campgrounds limit after-hours entry. Melanie G. cautions about Frozen Head: "The gates get locked so make sure you arrive early. We got locked out and couldn't contact anyone."
Connectivity issues: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. Mary D. notes about Frozen Head: "There is no wifi and no cell phone reception."
Kid-friendly locations: Melton Hill Dam Campground offers activities suitable for various ages. Constance shares it has "Good camp sites close to a dam lost of ishhing sopts, ok bath house. Swiming area."
Playgrounds and recreation: Several campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. At Cove Lake State Park, Becca O. notes: "My daughter (9 yrs) brought her bike and was able to ride all around the camp site & have a blast."
Swimming options: Water access points provide supervised recreation. About Cove Lake State Park, Ken W. mentions a "large swimming pool" while Yarberry Campground offers "a roped off swimming area, kayak rentals, picnic tables, a basketball court."
Educational opportunities: Local history enriches family camping experiences. Kim B. shares about Bee Rock in Daniel Boone Park: "The history of the name of this rock is really strange...who knew bee keepers could be so violent?? The hike up the Bee is worth it and good for the little ones."
Site selection considerations: RV sites vary in size and configuration. Mark F. advises about Windrock Campground: "Tons of spacious campsites and lots of car campers. Turn right instead of left at the fork in the road."
Leveling requirements: Terrain affects setup procedures. Sara M. reports about Melton Hill Dam: "The parking area is an asphalt slab and many have a slant to them and will require leveling."
Utility connections: Halfmoon Camp Ground provides essential hookups. Steve V. notes: "RV sites have power (up to 50amp) and water, and have decent separation between sites."
Highway noise awareness: Location affects ambient sound levels. About Soaring Eagle Campground, fcsdavis comments: "We were very close to I-40 and the road noise was extremely loud...all day and all night."
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