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Old Mill Camp and General Store welcomes pets in tent, RV, and cabin accommodations across from Cummins Falls State Park. The family-owned campground features spacious sites with fire pits and picnic tables, maintaining immaculate bathroom facilities with private shower rooms. No breed restrictions or additional pet fees are listed at this well-maintained property. Pet owners appreciate the park's family-friendly atmosphere and central location for exploring nearby hiking trails. The bathhouse remains exceptionally clean, with keypad entry providing security for guests and their animals. Additional pet-friendly options include Standing Stone State Park Campground, Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, and Davy Crockett Campground, all offering designated areas for pets.
Directly across from Old Mill Camp, Cummins Falls State Park provides multiple pet-friendly hiking trails with creek crossings that dogs particularly enjoy during warmer months. Dogs must remain leashed on all trails and in camping areas. The half-mile trail to the waterfall overlook accommodates pets of various fitness levels, with some guests reporting their toddlers managed the hike alongside family dogs. Nearby water access points create natural opportunities for dog swimming and cooling off, particularly important during Tennessee's warm summer months. The Upper Cumberland area surrounding Rickman offers additional outdoor recreation including multiple wineries and breweries within driving distance. Campers should note that while most sites accommodate pets, some campgrounds have limited shaded spots that fill quickly during peak season.
"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."
"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."
"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!"
from $29 - $144 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"The park is a gorgeous property with a lake and hiking trails. There are ADA sights. The hills are steep and some of the sights have angle ramps."
"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."
from $8 - $32 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $54 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Which means there are different rules then most state parks, one of which is only 2 dogs per site allowed. 2nd the layout is more tent friendly (to me) with walk in sites with some nice views."
from $24 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Nice water view from our site and a short walk to shower facility. Location of campground: a car ride away from activities. Not a bicycle friendly area.(hills and roadways)."
"Did a drive around of the campground. Spacing looks great between sites. Sites look clean and level. Some sites are next to the Obey River. Will be camping here in the near future."
from $32 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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!"
from $25 - $30 / night
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GuideLots 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.
GuideWe 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!
TravelerWas 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)
TravelerThis 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TravelerI'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!
ScoutMountain 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!
TravelerThis 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. If you don't care to grill or have a sandwich or ice cream at the general store on site the friendly owner will tell you where to eat in town (Cookeville). The entrance to the state park is across the street from the general store. All of the facilities you need are here, but I do have one critique, that is the smart light in the Women's restroom turns off after 20 seconds, I think it would be better to set it to 5 minutes. Otherwise it was a perfect stay.
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Electric 30 - 50 amp
Fees: $40.00 RV
$30.00 Tent
$60.00 Cabin (bring your linens)
Campground is nicely laid out and has a catch and release fishing pond with some sites along side the fishing pond and are so peaceful. Most sites are pull thru. There is a shower/restroom house. Nice trees and nice shade. Please leash your pets. There is fire wood for sale and a camp store. Very quiet and well maintained.
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TravelerFall Creek Falls State Park is absolutely stunning! We were in Campground B and our site was gorgeous - it was a slight incline, but nothing a couple blocks under the tires couldn't easily fix. Our site was surrounded by trees and felt very private. We enjoyed a hike from our campsite to the top and bottom of Fall Creek Falls, it was not an easy hike down (nor back up) but it was totally worth it. Very pet friendly - our golden retriever enjoyed making many new friends at the campsite and on our hike. The scenic loop was awesome, especially enjoyed the short hike to Piney Creek Falls overlook and the suspension bridge. It was so nice having a general store on site to run in quick and grab the things I forgot at home. We cannot wait to visit this park again and explore the areas around it.
Located in Tennessee's Highland Rim region at approximately 1,100 feet elevation, Rickman offers campers a distinct four-season camping experience. Summer temperatures typically range from 85-95°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide milder 60-75°F conditions ideal for hiking. Winter camping requires preparation as overnight temperatures can drop below freezing from December through February.
Waterfall swimming: 30-minute hike from Old Mill Camp and General Store leads to swimming opportunities. "This park is an amazing find and will blow your mind with the single best swimming hole in the US," notes Myke C., highlighting the natural water features beyond the standard hiking trails.
Fishing year-round: At Dale Hollow Damsite, campers access prime fishing spots directly from their sites. "Plenty of fish opportunities from boat, kayak, wading and shoreline," explains Kenny P., who caught "about six fish that were keepers" during his stay, making this an excellent option for anglers seeking dog-friendly campgrounds near Rickman.
Hiking with elevation views: Multiple trails offer panoramic vistas of the Upper Cumberland region. "The hiking trails are well maintained with gorgeous views. The park is huge and would take awhile to fully explore," reports Sonyia W. at Standing Stone State Park Campground, where trails range from beginner-friendly loops to more challenging elevation climbs.
Private shower rooms with security: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Rickman feature upgraded bathroom facilities. At Spacious Skies Belle Ridge, "The bathhouse was clean. Great location close to Cummins Falls, Burgess and others," mentions Clinton N., appreciating the maintained facilities that make extended stays more comfortable.
Easy lake access for kayakers: Water enthusiasts appreciate the ability to launch directly from campsites. "We could reach the edge of the lake from our campsite and launched our kayaks from there," explains Shy-Anne W. at Floating Mill - Center Hill Lake, where waterfront sites allow for spontaneous paddling throughout the day.
Winter camping opportunities: Unlike seasonal operations, several campgrounds remain open year-round. "We loved our stay at Belle Ridge! We had a concrete site in E-loop that allowed us to level with no trouble," shares Charlene, noting the year-round accessibility that accommodates campers with dogs in all seasons.
Traffic noise varies by location: Some campgrounds experience highway sounds despite rural settings. At Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground, "Avoid area C at all costs. The camp slots on area C are so close to one another that most people couldn't use their fire pits for fear of burning their own tent, or their neighbor's," warns Andrea S., highlighting the importance of selecting sites away from congested areas.
Site selection impacts privacy: Request specific site numbers when booking dog-friendly accommodations. "Pay attention to grades of sites when booking, you might need extra supports to level out," advises Richard F., noting the terrain variations that affect comfort at Fall Creek Falls.
Limited cell service: Prepare for connectivity gaps throughout the region. "There is little to no cell service in the park. You're about 10-15 minutes from the grocery store," reports Sonyia W., emphasizing the need for offline maps and emergency planning, especially when traveling with pets.
Swimming lake options: Holpps Pine Ridge Lake Campground offers supervised swimming areas ideal for children and dogs. "Took my kids swimming here last weekend. We got a day use pass pass $5 per adult. Kids under 6 are free to get in so all my kids were free," shares Drew E., highlighting the affordable water access.
Playground accessibility: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "The sandy playground (though it was older and the volleyball net was down), the fishing lake, and the really cool swimming lake, which was surrounded by rock, were all appreciated by our group," notes Angela C., describing family-friendly amenities at Belle Ridge.
Educational opportunities: Combine camping with learning experiences. "Very informative pontoon boat tour with a Park Ranger," shares Rosa B. from Edgar Evins State Park Campground, where ranger-led programs provide interactive learning for children while accommodating family dogs.
Narrow access roads: Large rigs require careful navigation at many campgrounds. "Be mindful of the notice on the website about entering the park via Hwy 52. That's a legit warning," cautions Beth H., explaining that "our TT is 32 feet), my very experienced in driving a trailer husband had to take several attempts to back in due to trees closely lining the road."
Dump station availability: Plan waste management when booking at pet-friendly campgrounds near Rickman. "Upgraded dump station all asphalt with 6 dumps," notes Richard F. about Fall Creek Falls, where the facilities can accommodate multiple RVs simultaneously during busy checkout periods.
Leveling challenges: Many sites require additional equipment for stabilization. "We were backed up to overhang the site and maxed out our tongue jack and was barely able to get level," warns Beth H., highlighting the terrain challenges common to campgrounds in this region.
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