The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Dog-Friendly Camping near Bent Mountain, VA

86 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.

Search destinations
    Add dates

    Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground & Event Venue accommodates pets at its tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites. The campground spans picturesque rolling grassy hills with acres of woods featuring hiking and mountain biking trails for outdoor adventures with canine companions. Full hookup RV sites, dry camping areas, and multiple tent camping options provide flexibility for pet owners. ['The bathhouse and laundry facilities remain clean and well-maintained, making extended stays comfortable for campers traveling with animals.'] The campground's amenities include a 9-hole disc golf course, fire rings at each site, and picnic tables, though some visitors note difficulty lighting the firewood sold on-site.

    Dragon's Tooth camping area allows pets at its primitive sites near the Appalachian Trail trailhead. The gravel parking lot provides relatively level overnight parking with vault toilets and bear-proof trash cans available. Dogs must be leashed on trails, particularly important as the path to Dragon's Tooth becomes strenuous with rock scrambles that may challenge larger dogs. The beginning of the trail follows alongside a small creek offering drinking water for pets that can be filtered for safety. Camping spots near the trailhead feature level ground with stone fire pits, though the designated tent camping area appears to be fenced off for environmental protection. Campers report the area feeling safe despite minimal road noise until about 10:30 PM, making it suitable for overnight stays with well-behaved dogs.

    New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Camping Guide - The Complete Guide

    Get the guide now

    View Guide

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Bent Mountain (86)

    Filters    Tent onlyRVDispersedCabinGlampingPetsEquestrian

      1. Camp S'mores

      5.0(6)5mi from Bent Mountain1 site

      "Five Stars– A True Mountain Sanctuary Camp S’mores in Floyd, Virginia is something truly special."

      "Plenty of trails to walk and a few ponds on property to fish. Open year round but im too much a wimp to winter camp, cant wait to head back in the spring!!"

      2. Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground & Event Venue

      4.7(10)15mi from Bent MountainRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Not sure about other sections of the venue but we had privacy due to the very few people in sites around a huge field that appears to be a venue for outdoor music festivals."

      "This campground is located right outside of Floyd, VA and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway."

      Check Availability

      3. Camp Alta Mons

      4.5(2)7mi from Bent Mountain2 sitesRVs, Tents

      "v=E5_wV2ao_Jo) PROS

      •close to Salem/Roanoke

      •850 acres

      •mountain trails

      •Stiles Falls

      •peaceful

      •clean and cared for

      •cheerful staff

      CONS

      •limitations of use during youth camps

      •some"

      "Great hiking trails to a beautiful waterfall."

      from $30 - $40 / night

      Check Availability

      4. COE Philpott Lake Goose Point Park

      4.8(19)24mi from Bent Mountain70 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Great little park with lake views, sandy swimming beach, hiking, boating, and state parks and forests nearby for even more recreation options."

      "Great little park with lake views, sandy swimming beach, hiking, boating, and state parks and forests nearby for even more recreation options."

      from $26 - $68 / night

      Check Availability

      5. Love's RV Hookup-Elliston VA 574

      4.0(2)9mi from Bent MountainRVs

      "Groceries, gas, Arby’s, private showers, dog park and full hookups for a reasonable price."

      "We spent two overnights— on our way south, then again north— at the Love’s RV Hookup in Elliston, Virginia. "

      from $45 - $55 / night

      Check Availability

      6. Salthouse Branch Campground

      4.5(13)23mi from Bent Mountain111 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "I had issues finding out if pets were allowed... they are! My dog and I had an awesome time and we will be back for sure."

      "The lower loop is pretty level, fun to walk and ride bikes around, and the kids love the playground! The bathhouse is always clean and you can't beat the atmosphere around the campground!"

      from $26 - $52 / night

      Check Availability

      7. Claytor Lake State Park Campground

      4.3(26)28mi from Bent Mountain129 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Conveniently located bath house. We got sites right next to our friends where we wanted to be. The lake and beach area were beautiful. Sand was soft and very clean."

      "Brought the dogs and had a great time."

      from $24 - $459 / night

      Check Availability

      8. Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

      4.4(15)25mi from Bent Mountain110 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Rocky Knob Campground is right outside of Floyd, VA off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest region of the state. Why stay here? It's right outside of Floyd."

      "Inner part of the loop sites are quite close to each other but have convenient access to bathhouse, which is kept pretty clean."

      from $30 - $45 / night

      Check Availability

      9. Dragon's Tooth

      5.0(3)17mi from Bent MountainTents

      "dragons tooth is off a path that is part of the Appalachian Trail, there is a good amount of parking with a bathroom and garbage, once you begin the trail there are a few dispersed obvious camping spots"

      "This was a quiet spot that felt safe, with a pit toilet nearby to the trailhead parking area. Car camping is the only option at this time."

      Check Availability

      10. Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

      4.4(25)29mi from Bent Mountain71 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is a well maintained area with access to several hiking trails of all difficulty levels. The lake is beautiful and my entire family enjoyed our time!"

      "Stopping at Smith Mountain lake was well worth it during my mini road trip through VA. Pros: huge lake with tons of outdoor activities (trails for running/walking, boating activities, kayaking)."

      from $27 - $159 / night

      Check Availability
    View all 86 campgrounds

    2026 Explorer Giveaway

    Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

    Enter to Win

    Bent Mountain Contest

    Enter to Win

    Drive Time

    Recent Dog-Friendly Camping Photos near Bent Mountain, VA

    63 Photos of 86 Bent Mountain Campgrounds

    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Bent Mountain, VA

    483 Reviews of 86 Bent Mountain Campgrounds

    • Carey R.
      Aug. 4, 2022

      Natural Bridge KOA

      Perfect for Visiting Natural Bridge with Kids

      We stayed in a Pull Through, Full Hookup site on the hillside. It was surprisingly very level. We just used this as a base for visiting Natural Bridge State Park, so it was only an overnighter. The bathrooms & private showers were amazing & clean. The laundry room looked just as nice, but we didn’t use it.
      We didn’t use the pool, but the kids enjoyed the Gameroom! Of everything we used there, the only thing to mention that was dirty was the game room. But I’ll take that, we were very impressed with the playground, dog park & they even had chickens & a petting farm upon entry.
      This KOA seriously restored my faith in KOA’s. I will renew our membership, (which is about to expire), based on this visit. There are great ones out there!

    • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 9, 2025

      Sweetwater RV Park

      Great location at SML

      Really well thought out campground for RV. Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground. Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office.

    • Megan B.
      Jul. 9, 2018

      Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

      Nice Place, hard to navigate

      We stayed here for vacation last year. There’s a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean. My only negative was that they had us camp up on the top of the hill and it was difficult to navigate back down, with some very sharp turns for our fifth wheel. They seemed to have some nice amenities, and the staff was very friendly.

    • Erin M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 29, 2025

      Love's RV Hookup-Elliston VA 574

      If you must stop, truck stop

      I really like what loves is providing RVs. Groceries, gas, Arby’s, private showers, dog park and full hookups for a reasonable price. I’m a single female in a van, I wasn’t about to test out the private showers, but they have a great app to order food reserve your space and reserve a shower. Noise from road and trucks, but that’s to be expected - it’s a truck stop not a state park. I would stop here again if I needed a place to hook up, dump, and fill my propane.

      T-Mobile - 4 bar 5g 300+mbps Starlink - 30-40 mbps ATT 5G 4 bars - 60-70mbps

    • Melinda F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2023

      Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

      FANTASTIC!

      I typically steer clear of KOA's because most of the sites are super close together. This KOA is different! There is a row towards the front that are pretty close together, but I think they use those for one-nighters. We were in a tent and loved our spot. The staff was UNBELIEVABLY awesome and nice. They have a pool, a pond, a playground, a dog park, and a great camp store. The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean. If you order ice or firewood, they bring it to your site. They also have food you can order and they will bring it to your site. I am sure there are many things I am forgetting, but this is a must stay and we will be back.

    • Paula J.
      Oct. 5, 2020

      Salthouse Branch Campground

      Great place!!

      Great spot for tent camping! Loved the hillside spots bc of all the trees and the multiple levels that the spots are on. They are all built out and flat. Bathrooms are clean and campground was quiet. I had issues finding out if pets were allowed... they are! My dog and I had an awesome time and we will be back for sure.

    • N
      Oct. 13, 2024

      North Creek Campground

      Great campground

      very private, $15 a night, water, bathrooms, right on the river, pet friendly👍.. right next to the AT.. I have a German shepherd and a mini Australian shepherd and they had a blast!

    • Stephanie H.
      Jun. 25, 2022

      Natural Bridge KOA

      Deluxe area

      We had a deluxe patio area. Which was on nice level concrete. Was not too close to the pool but there were rest rooms nearby. We only stayed one night but was a nice area. The kids likes the petting zoo.

    • A
      Aug. 16, 2022

      Lake Ridge RV Resort

      Very satisfied!

      I stayed at Lake Ridge RV Resort for quite a while. Great place to spend the evenings after work. Pond and surrounding area are very well maintained. Staff are friendly and shower houses were kept clean even in off season. Pet friendly; just got to scoop the poop!

    Guide to Bent Mountain

    Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground provides multiple pet-friendly options near Bent Mountain, with both tent and RV sites that welcome canine companions. The campground features well-kept grounds with ample trash receptacles emptied daily, clean bathrooms, and a camp store for essential supplies. Pets must be leashed throughout the property while visiting the rolling grassy hills and wooded areas. ['Most campers report excellent experiences with their dogs at local sites, particularly appreciating the spacious premium tent sites.'] Camp Alta Mons also accepts pets at its 37 RV sites with water and electric hookups and 7 tent sites positioned along a creek. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities and offer fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

    Dragon's Tooth, located on a section of the Appalachian Trail, provides primitive camping opportunities for hikers with dogs. The trailhead connects to several camping spots accessible for those backpacking with pets, though water sources are limited so bringing adequate supplies for both human and canine hikers is essential. Nearby Explore Park offers cabin camping options that accommodate pets, featuring electric hookups, picnic tables and fires are permitted at designated sites. When hiking with dogs on nearby trails, owners should be prepared for varying terrain - some paths require proper footwear due to steep inclines, particularly at Dragon's Tooth where the hike becomes strenuous. The area experiences regular rainfall, so waterproof gear for both people and pets is advisable during outdoor adventures.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Bent Mountain, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Bent Mountain, VA is Camp S'mores with a 5-star rating from 6 reviews.

    What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Bent Mountain, VA?

    TheDyrt.com has all 86 dog-friendly camping locations near Bent Mountain, VA, with real photos and reviews from campers.

    Keep Exploring