Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Byrdstown, TN

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park welcomes pets across its campground organized in wagon wheel-style loops with sites positioned around central hubs. The park offers pet-friendly accommodations in tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and select cabins. Lillydale Campground provides lakeside camping with pets allowed, including unique island tent sites accessible via cart transport from the parking area. Obey River Park features pet-friendly campsites with lake views where campers and their dogs can enjoy direct water access. Pets must remain leashed throughout these campgrounds, and owners are responsible for waste cleanup. The campground areas are pristine and well-maintained, with staff regularly cleaning fire rings and maintaining the grounds. Many campsites at these locations provide enough space between sites for pets to relax comfortably without disturbing neighbors.

Dale Hollow Lake's clean, clear waters provide excellent swimming opportunities for dogs at designated areas. The surrounding region offers pet-friendly hiking trails, including the well-maintained Eagle Point trail with scenic lake vistas. Tuscarora Glade provides a unique primitive camping experience for pet owners wanting to enjoy the Dark Sky rating of Pickett County, perfect for stargazing with furry companions. Most campgrounds in the area feature gravel or paved sites, with some offering lakefront locations where pets can cool off during summer months. The campgrounds maintain quiet hours to ensure peaceful camping experiences. Sites directly on the water in no-wake zones provide safe swimming areas for dogs, with minimal boat traffic allowing families to comfortably let their pets swim offshore. Multiple campers have noted the family-friendly atmosphere and safety of the park environments.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Byrdstown, Tennessee (106)

    1. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    12 Reviews
    Albany, KY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 433-7431

    $30 - $55 / night

    "Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive."

    "The only issue I had with this camp was the way the sites were situated. They were in sets, like a cul-de-sac shape, and put you really close to your neighbors. "

    2. Standing Stone State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Allons, TN
    17 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."

    3. Obey River Park

    6 Reviews
    Byrdstown, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 864-6388

    $22 - $50 / night

    " Obey River Park is a lake front campground on one of the best lakes in Tennessee, Dale Hollow Lake. The waters of Dale Hollow are so clean, clear, and almost turquoise in color."

    "Stayed close to the playground. Kids loved playing and being close to the site."

    4. Lillydale Campground And Day Use

    7 Reviews
    Byrdstown, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 823-4155

    $18 - $50 / night

    "We stayed at site #61 - the lake was literally steps away from our door, and it was a no wake zone (the lake comes to a dead-end back by this row of campsites, so there isn't a lot of boat traffic)."

    "Lillydale sits on Dale Hollow Lake, which -- for some delightful reason -- has serious limits on development."

    5. Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $20 - $140 / night

    "Added plus, these bathrooms are super nice and with several locations next to lots of camp plots. Also, dog friendly and within a short drive of the Big South Fork for all you Yakers 😀✌️"

    "I camped here with a friend and the dogs. The campground is pretty big and has 4 loops. We were in Loop C and our campsite was pretty spacious and private (not all are)."

    6. Kendall Campground

    23 Reviews
    Jamestown, KY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 343-4660

    $16 - $60 / night

    "Outside Jamestown,Ky on Rt 127 it is easy to find and well worth the drive.

    The Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery is in the same area below the dam of Lake Cumberland."

    "Nestled in the trees near the Cumberland Lake, and dam, this is a beautiful place to relax."

    7. Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Pall Mall, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 879-5821

    $23 / night

    "PICKETT STATE RUSTIC PARK is located adjacent to Scott State Forest, Big South Fork River, Tn and below Daniel Boone National Forest, Ky.

    The Campground is my favorite type, small."

    "We camped here for 2 nights with our dogs. The campground is pretty small but very clean and well maintained. The campsites have the usual amenities: a picnic bench, fire ring, and a grill."

    8. Tuscarora Glade

    2 Reviews
    Byrdstown, TN
    6 miles

    $15 / night

    "You are surrounded by trees with a fabulous open spot to view the heavens. Come enjoy this little bit of paradise."

    9. Willow Grove Campground

    4 Reviews
    Allons, TN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 823-4285

    $22 - $46 / night

    "The sites can be a tight squeeze, we have a 30ft trailer and had a hard time backing in because the trees were so close to the road."

    "It has a boat ramp small beach area and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. Water is accessible from multiple points, getting down to the water is easy its a decent climb coming back."

    10. Owl Hollow Retreat RV Park

    1 Review
    Byrdstown, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 864-2267

    "Our dog is able to run for the first time in months here. Several places to put our kayaks in the water near here. Fresh farm eggs too!!!!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Byrdstown, TN

635 Reviews of 106 Byrdstown Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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)

  • Jess S.
    May. 26, 2024

    Patrick’s Point River Camp

    A great little getaway spot!

    We will absolutely be back! I’ll be honest, as a visibly queer person with rainbow hair I was a bit nervous about the Bible verses and Christian flag due to past experiences, but Patrick and Angelica were welcoming and friendly the entire time!

    The RV spot with shade was great! It’s right next to the bathroom but everyone is spread out enough it wasn’t an issue at all.

    Strong WiFi, pet friendly, and a beautiful, peaceful spot with very friendly owners!

  • Katrin M.
    Sep. 1, 2022

    Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Quiet little campground

    We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground is actually not in Tennessee. It's located on the Kentucky side of Big South Fork. The campsites have a picnic table and a firepit. Our campsite was very nice and private with a big grassy area. The bathhouse was nice and clean. There are hiking trails nearby and access to a small mining village. We would definitely camp here again.

  • C
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Small and quiet

    The campground has all of the glamping necessities. Water hook-up, electrical, dumping station, clean hot water showers, etc. It's pet friendly and the campground is very clean. The location is excellent for those who love rock climbing (sport and trad), easy and moderate level hiking, white water kayaking, or maybe want to spend a day or two also doing some backcountry camping. There are bears and other curious wildlife so make sure to keep your stuff in the provided bear boxes!

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2017

    Ridgeline Campground — Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    Good spot for paddling the Cumberland River

    We stayed here on a whim when we weren't able to paddle the Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park due to high water levels. We did a little research and found ourselves here for a few nights. The campground is a bit older than some but the sites are well maintained for the most part. Unfortunately, there had been a great deal of rain so things were quite muddy but our site seemed to drain well.

    We weren't able to see the famous "moonbow" but the falls were quite beautiful. Sadly, there is a massive amount of trash at the bottom (as you can see in the pictures posted here) which takes away from the natural appearance of the falls. The falls area does get quite crowded so be prepared to bob and weave around the crowd.

    There is easy access near by to paddle the relatively calm water (mostly class I and a bit of class II) above the falls. You can contact a local outfitter to arrange a shuttle if needed.

    The park has a few nearby natural attractions that offered good views. The facility is pet friendly and has a nice little camp store. I would stay here again if I was in the area.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Ballyhoo Family Campground

    Funcitional for everyone

    RV tents Cabins

    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.

    LNT

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  • Evalynn S.
    May. 12, 2018

    Old Mill Camp and General Store

    New with old growth trees

    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. 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.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Ridgeline Campground — Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    Small but Nice!

    Easy to find, well marked. It’s has many (12) trails and many falls. Would definitely recommend shopping before camping, it’s several miles, and mountains, to get to stores. There are several lodging options…cottages, The Lodge, (which is beautiful) tent and RV camping. There are 2 small campgrounds ~ 1) Ridgeline which accommodates RVs up to 26”, water and 10/30/50 amp hook ups. Sites have a fire ring and picnic table. WiFi is available, and there is a dump station. A small playground, office/campstore, and a bathhouse and laundry next to it. 3 sites are walk-in. Big rigs would have to stay elsewhere. 2) Clifty Campground is tent camping only 7 sites offer electric and water. WiFi is also offered. There is a bathhouse and a playground, and these CG’s are pet friendly. (Falls Creek is a few miles up the road…they have pull through and back ins. For bigger Rvs. They also have tents, wagons, cabin rentals, and primitive sites) We had no T-Mobile service, or satellite service in our vehicle. The trails and Cumberland falls were awesome. The horse rides looked amazing, and the Pool was big, with a diving board, and a small fee for campers to use it.


Guide to Byrdstown

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

Dog owners appreciate spacious and shady sites

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping provides a rustic experience with basic facilities, allowing pets to roam freely in nature.
  • At Obey River Park, you’ll find electric hookups and a welcoming atmosphere for pets, along with easy access to the water.
  • Willow Grove Campground is known for its friendly staff and well-kept grounds, making it a great spot for camping with your dog.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Byrdstown

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Byrdstown, TN is Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.

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