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    Breaks Interstate Park Campground's pet-friendly sites feature full hookups for RV camping with dogs alongside primitive tent sites and cabin options within this mountainous destination. The clean, well-maintained facilities accommodate both pets and their owners across four distinct camping loops, with each site including a fire ring and picnic table. Campers with dogs particularly appreciate the B loop's proximity to hiking trails where pets can explore on leash. The park operates year-round with seasonal amenities like a water park, though the visitor center maintains limited hours outside summer months. RV sites require substantial leveling with blocks, as many campers note the uneven terrain throughout the campground.

    Dog-friendly trails throughout the park provide excellent opportunities for outdoor exploration with pets. The colored trail blazes and well-marked pathways allow for easy navigation while keeping pets on leash to avoid encounters with the park's abundant wildlife, including white-tailed deer that frequent the campground areas. Wildlife warnings are posted throughout the park due to significant bear activity in the region. Beyond Breaks Interstate, several pet-friendly options exist near Clintwood, including Thunder River Campground, which offers electric hookups and water access for pets along the riverside. When planning extended stays, note the limited shopping options—the nearest stores and veterinary services require a 20-minute drive on winding mountain roads, making it essential to bring all pet supplies before arrival.

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      1. Breaks Interstate Park Campground

      4.3(24)13mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We camped here for 3 nights with our dogs. Our site was in the B loop and had no water or electricity. It was surrounded by a lot of trees, so it had shade."

      "What it offers in terms of a get away from it all makes it the go to destination for everyone who’s just about had enough of everything average.   First of all, where the heck is it? "

      from $20 - $38 / night

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      2. Pound River Campground - Closed for 2023

      4.0(1)3mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Locating directly in the river makes it a very serene atmosphere. We enjoyed fishing and kayaking during our stay."

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      3. Lower Twin Campground (VA)

      4.0(1)7mi from Clintwood33 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $24 / night

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      4. Thunder River Campground

      4.0(1)9mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents

      "There is no bath house, just a couple of porta potties surround by a structure with a handwashing station. The host informed us that a new bath house was in the works and coukd be open in November."

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      5. Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground

      4.5(4)19mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents

      "Great campground with biking/hiking trails and mountain scenic overlook. Clean bathhouses, picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal grills, and electricity provided. Quiet with great views."

      "Continuing on there is a short walk to a lovely overlook. There are very nice picnic shelters.  Our only complaint was the place had a number of lampoles with lights that were on all night."

      from $20 / night

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      6. Cranesnest Campground (VA)

      Be the first to review3mi from Clintwood31 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $24 / night

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      7. Pound River Campground (VA)

      Be the first to review3mi from Clintwood27 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $26 / night

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      8. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

      4.9(8)27mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents

      "Great surprise in the mountains of Virginia! beautiful creek nearby!"

      "We visited the local museums and walked the green belt. The green belt is next to the camp ground within walking distance. We will be back!"

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      9. Lower Twin Branch

      Be the first to review7mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents
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      10. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

      4.6(19)35mi from ClintwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The views are spectacular, Camping with electric, water and showers was just a bonus to all the beauty around us and pet friendly. Great people all around and we felt so welcomed."

      "Great place for dog walks. Tunnel very cool."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Clintwood, VA

    263 Reviews of 51 Clintwood Campgrounds

    • D
      Nov. 1, 2021

      Lakeview RV Resort

      Clean and well maintained, friendly staff

      Campground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff.  Wifi works well.  Nice dog park.

    • Susan E.
      Jul. 16, 2020

      Bristol-Kingsport KOA

      What luck!

      I’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting. Mindful of my budget I learned to ask for a tent site with no electricity, no water, just toilets and showers. The young man who helped me observed I was alone and put me in a small cabin for no additional charge. Just outside the cabin was a bonfire of old wood from construction debris. I was super stoked to get this deal. I spent lots of time stoking that fire and sitting outdoors watching the evening arrive. If you’re anywhere near the area do stop in and enjoy a quiet and lovely night. You can even pet the horses nearby.

    • Carol J.
      Aug. 29, 2022

      Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park

      Come Back Again and Again

      This was my third visit to the NTSP - I really enjoy the camping, and the pool and Natural Tunnel are great fun.  Each time I've camped in Lover's Leap, and all the sites are well spaced.  Have stayed in #3 and #5, and #12 which is even more private.  The restrooms and showers are always clean, and there is a nice laundry area as well.  This trip we took a car ride to Big Stone Gap, a thriving little town about 30 minutes north of the park - it's a nice quiet but interesting town, with a nice dog park.  Took a car ride to Gate City, south of the park - wouldn't recommend it.  It's a city on it's way down.  The short ride to the Blockhouse in the park is interesting, with nice views of the mountains.  The ride and hike up and down to the tunnel is always fun.  In the summers they light the tunnel one Saturday night each month, so it's worth trying to plan for that.

    • Robin M.
      Sep. 19, 2016

      Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

      Spectacular views

      The views are spectacular, Camping with electric, water and showers was just a bonus to all the beauty around us and pet friendly. Great people all around and we felt so welcomed.

    • Dennis
      Oct. 11, 2020

      Clinch River Family Campground

      Beautiful little campground right along the river.

      Mostly level gravel spots. Sites are close together. Block bathhouse that the spiders enjoy. Beautiful river. Lots of open space pets. This is very country setting. Friendly host.

    • G
      Aug. 7, 2018

      Carr Creek State Park Campground

      RV/Tent camp by mtn lake

      Overall; nice place, bathrooms get gross quickly when campground is at full capacity. Not handicap friendly. Good cell service, 4G. Small beach area, clear water for swimming, but have quite a few steps to walk down to the lake. Playground equipment was taken down, only had a couple of swings. All sites have electric and water, picnic table, two poles to hang garbage or lantern, also fire rings with grates for cooking on Pets allowed on leash. Firewood and ice available.

      Attendant on site, not a ranger, maybe a "workamper?" Bathrooms cleaned only once in the midmorning. The commodes have a button to flush which is difficult to push. I think young children couldn't push it, so the toilets got nasty and full. Toilet paper ran out by early evening. There was no commode in the handicap stall in the women's room. Hot showers with regular handle for continual flow (as opposed to some places that only run a couple of minutes before you have to push the button again.

      Most sites are shaded and grassy areas. Sites 7, 8, 26, 28, 31 are washed out, not good for putting up a tent. Lake surrounds campground but not visible through the trees. A few very steep trails from some sites down to the lake.

      Beach is about 100 yds long. Water was clean and clear. It might be a slight challenge walking back up the steps to the parking lot if you're not in good shape. If you plan on hanging out at the beach area for awhile, I suggest bringing a beach tent, it gets hot. There is a drive way down to the beach for handicap access, but the gate was locked. There is a marina on the other side of the road. I believe you can rent a pontoon there.

      While we were there, somebody with a super loud speed boat was racing around, so be aware that if you're wanting peace and quiet, there is boating noise. There was also a group of campers that had speakers set up and played their music Sat night that was annoying. Not super loud, but we just didn't care for their style of music. We tolerated it, but don't know why they weren't asked to turn it down. To me, music shouldn't be heard much past your own site.

      It's about 5+/- miles in either direction for a store. There is an ice cream place about 2 miles away that also sells basic prep fried food and breakfast.

      Our electric didn't work (site 33) but we were with another couple and plugged into theirs next to us. We usually primitive camp, but because of the Aug heat, it's nice to have a fan at night.

      We might camp there again. The main thing is that the bath house needs to be updated and attended to more than once a day. It's better than nothing, but I'd rather go in an outhouse than see an overflowing toilet.

    • R
      Oct. 23, 2024

      Hidden Valley WMA

      Peaceful and Pretty

      This spot is very nice, close to the water’s edge (although no camping allowed lakeside). There’s quite a few rings, bear bins, and a porta-loo. We had the place to ourselves which was really great. Camping is free, technically. (you need to purchase an Access pass from Virginia Wildlife for 4 dollars online, and add a camping authorisation to your account). The road was clear of Hurricane damage and very easy to get to. Would stay again!

    • k
      Jul. 31, 2022

      Sugar Hollow Campground

      Great spot that checks all my boxes

      In nature, not to close together spots, affordable (20/night). Im in a 25ft class c, always looking for a more nature forward spot, trees out my door. There’s phone service and Wi-Fi in some spots. A few will fit a larger rig, many will fit my size. A few are flat already and some will need leveling. Tons of sites, fewer ‘ideal’ ones but there will be something.
      Trails right off the campground to walk around the park, not huge but nice. Close off the highway but no road noise. Water available but not at your site(mostly, if you have an extension you you make some work) Electric at most sites. Close to abingdon and Virginia creeper trail. Also close to a Target, makes a convenient stop.

    Guide to Clintwood

    Camping near Clintwood, Virginia offers opportunities for outdoor recreation in the mountainous terrain of southwestern Virginia where elevations range from 1,500 to 3,000 feet. The Appalachian region experiences distinct seasons with warm summers averaging 80-85°F and cool nights, even in July and August. Most campgrounds in the area remain open from April through October, though some facilities operate with limited services during spring and fall.

    What to do

    Geocaching adventures: Natural Tunnel State Park Campground offers an engaging way to explore the area's history. "Geocached here. If you don't Geocache, never heard of it, your in for a treat. It's like treasure hunting and you get to see some sights/facts/history you may have missed otherwise," notes Shelly S.

    Biking on mountain trails: Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground provides access to multiple biking paths. Julie explains, "Great campground with biking/hiking trails and mountain scenic overlook. Clean bathhouses, picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal grills, and electricity provided."

    Canoe the Clinch River: Natural Tunnel State Park serves as a base for water activities. According to Kim A., "We drove 2 hours to canoe the Clinch River which was great fun and we got to see a lot of the area."

    What campers like

    Chairlift access: Natural Tunnel State Park offers unique transportation options for visitors. "A hiking trail ran behind the cabins, past the campground to the tunnel. It is a great hike and even better when you use the ski lift going up," shares Kim A.

    River proximity: Thunder River Campground attracts campers with its waterfront setting. Laura E. comments, "Beautiful setting along the river at the base of the mountains. The owners and host are very nice, they even brought a trailer of firewood for campers to use over the weekend."

    Walking trails: Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground provides access to local pathways. "They even have a draw bridge to walk across the powell river to access the Big Stone Gap town's walking trail," explains Mike.

    What you should know

    Limited services: Breaks Interstate Park Campground visitors should prepare for limited operating hours outside peak season. Eric W. advises, "The things one must take into consideration is that you need to bring ANYTHING you might need for groceries and there is limited cell coverage for ATT."

    Mountainous driving conditions: Access to many campgrounds requires navigating challenging roads. For Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground, Christine M. notes, "We drove up a twisty road with a few hairpin turns, wondering if there is really a campground."

    Wildlife awareness: Campers should remain alert for local wildlife. Frances mentions, "Apparently there is a lot of bear activity, although we did not encounter one."

    Tips for camping with families

    Water park access: Breaks Interstate Park Campground offers seasonal water features. Paul C. shares, "Wonderful park for pretty much everything from zip line to water park, and to some of the most gorgeous trails in the region."

    Educational activities: Natural Tunnel State Park provides learning opportunities for children. Teresa K. recommends, "There's a museum, several gift shops, camp store, visitor centers. The staff is helpful and friendly. Many educational activities."

    Heat preparation for alternative accommodations: When booking non-traditional shelters, prepare for temperature variations. Myron C. advises about yurts at Natural Tunnel: "The temperatures were in the lower 90s outside, and once we walked inside the yurt, it was like walking into an oven... make sure to take extension cords and at least one fan."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling requirements: Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground sites require preparation. Jason W. mentions, "Very peaceful, not at all crowded, small campground. There's only 18 sites and they're spread out. There is electric hookups but not water."

    Full hookup options: Pet friendly camping near Clintwood, Virginia includes various utility connection options. Bob M. from Breaks Interstate Park notes, "We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed. The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling."

    Stock up before arrival: RV campers should bring supplies when visiting the Clintwood area. Robert L. advises, "Be sure to bring all necessary supplies BEFORE you get here, nearest stores are a 20 minute drive away on crooked mountain roads."

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