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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cloverdale, VA

546 Reviews

Peaks Of Otter Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway permits dogs throughout the campground with standard leash requirements. The terraced sites provide space for pets and their owners, with both pull-through and back-in options accommodating tents, RVs, and those traveling with animals. Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing offers large, secluded campsites with ample room for multiple tents and dogs, featuring showers and toilet facilities. Dragon's Tooth campground provides similar pet-friendly accommodations with vault toilets at the trailhead parking area. Many campgrounds offer varying amenities like drinking water, fire pits, and picnic tables. The bathrooms at Peaks of Otter are consistently noted for cleanliness, an important consideration when camping with pets.

The Appalachian Trail section near Dragon's Tooth allows dogs on trails with opportunities for hiking and exploration. The trailhead connects directly to the AT with several dispersed camping spots visible near the beginning of the trail. Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT provides another pet-friendly hiking destination with tent sites and a lean-to shelter. When staying at Wilderness Adventure, campers can enjoy the creek—particularly popular with families with children and dogs—while the meadow camping areas offer privacy and space for pets to relax safely. Most campgrounds in the area implement proper bear protocols, making secure food storage essential when camping with pets to prevent wildlife encounters. The cool mountain temperatures make fall a particularly pleasant time for camping with dogs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cloverdale, Virginia (86)

    1. Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    23 Reviews
    Thaxton, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 586-7321

    $30 / night

    "Picked for price Quiet

    Enjoyed Blueridge parkway

    NIce retreat in SW Virginia"

    "It was a pull-through site with an additional area containing a picnic table and fire ring, accessible via a small set of steps up the hill."

    2. Tina's Dream

    2 Reviews
    Troutville, VA
    5 miles
    +1 (540) 855-4383

    $40 / night

    3. Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing

    5 Reviews
    Oriskany, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 864-6792

    $25 - $75 / night

    "We were not sure about taking such a detour from our path to Asheville, but are so glad we did! We booked a spot “in the meadow” but when we arrived, they had rooms in the lodge for just $20 more."

    "If you’re up for a fun hike, take the Outerspace trail up to “The Bluff” and enjoy the mountain views."

    4. Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Penhook, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 297-6066

    $20 - $40 / night

    "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)."

    5. Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT

    1 Review
    Hollins, VA
    9 miles
    Website

    "Near water (collect water with a filter only) I was able to make a fire but make sure it's okay when you go.

    Lots of space for many people.

    Not too far from McAfee knob."

    6. Explore Park

    1 Review
    Hardy, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 427-1800

    $25 - $150 / night

    7. Johns Spring Shelter — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    2 Reviews
    Salem, VA
    9 miles
    Website

    "There is not a water source too close to the shelter. The closest one is about 3 miles North. The sites aren't bad though, pretty flat."

    8. Dragon's Tooth

    3 Reviews
    Salem, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 552-4641

    "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."

    9. Middle Creek Campground

    9 Reviews
    Buchanan, VA
    20 miles
    Website

    $20 - $85 / night

    "Around every turn we saw fishermen wading into the water or sitting on the banks. Check-in is at the fully stocked camp store where you'll likely be greeted by the two resident dogs."

    "It was early season, mid- may, so there were few other campers around. We took a site up their gravel road away from the main campground area."

    10. Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

    18 Reviews
    Natural Bridge Station, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $20 - $40 / night

    "There is no phone signal so expect it, but you are camping so this should be a positive! The lake itself is spring fed and you can swim or fish in it. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful."

    "These sites are slightly more rugged, and best for smaller tents; site 35 however is both large, flat, and private, and is next to the trailhead to one of the campground's hiking trails."

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546 Reviews of 86 Cloverdale 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!

  • Bridget H.
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Right off highway with great amenities

    This campground is open year round and is right off the highway.  There is a gas station right next to it as well as a safari park.  The campground itself has a pool, open seasonally, a game room, and a playground.  It's an old school playground but the gkids love it.  They also have a couple of walking trails and a small dog park.  It is roadside so expect just that for this campground.  It has plenty of trees and sites for all different sized vehicles and tents.  The cabins and bathrooms are nice and clean.  The employees are always nice and helpful.  We have stayed here several times and have always had a good time.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Convenient and easy

    Lots of pull thru sites, full hook up, even have dog park and laundry.

  • 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.

  • Gary G.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Douthat State Park Campground

    Outstanding State Park!

    Douthat (Doubt-that) State Park is a campers dream!  Level sites with or with out hook ups, well spaced apart, fairly private, and in the middle of a pretty good forest!

    Kid and pet friendly, this park has a nice lake for Kayaking/canoeing, multiple hiking trails with views, excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, and great biking trails.

    It is off the beaten path so it appears to be less visited than other Virginia State Parks.

  • Mike C.
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Morris Hill Campground

    Tucked Away

    Site 034 Loop Morr Dates of Stay: August 30-Sept 1 Average Daily Temp: 78 Average Nighlty Tem: 64 Pet friendly spot with access to firewood on site for small fee. Tent pad, fire pit, one picnic table, and lamp post on site. Close access to Lake area with a 100 yard walk through pathway off the site. Great shade for those hot sunny days. Plenty of room on the site for tents and vehicle parking. Neighboring sites offer fair amount of privacy. Site had some trash scattered around by previous visitors. Needed to do some checking for broken flashlight pieces and glass before I allowed my dog free roam.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Quiet retreat

    This was our first visit to this campground and it was farther than we usually travel for a long weekend but we’ll worth it. It’s small with about 40 RV sites in addition to tent sites (4) and cabins (8). The camp hosts were very nice. Fire wood is delivered when you purchase it. Trash is picked up from your site. The layout is weird but most sites are pull through. We were in B24 with friends and family staying in B25 and B26. These were back in sites and very spacious. While not necessarily secluded, they felt more private. The bath house was central to the sites and were unisex individual bathrooms. Not modern but clean. The ere is a pool and an area near the office with lots of childrens activities; playground, shuffleboard, basketball, gem mine, horseshoes, jump pad, and a fishing lake with large fish. The pool is near the offices as well. The office has a small store area with some souvenirs and necessities. There is a large dog park. Get dessert at Woodruffs just down the road, check out Natty Bs for lunch and some general store items and fresh baked goods on the way to Natural Bridge which is dog friendly! Dogs allowed in visitor center and the Natural Bridge itself. There’s a new brewery just across the street. Lynchburg is about 25 min drive and has a Community Market that is part farm market and part local crafts market. Free parking in that area on weekends. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway north for some awesome overlooks as you climb the mountain and approach rt 60. Skip JJs Meat Shack in Buena Vista if you go through there.

  • 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.

  • Sonyia W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2019

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Kids loved it!

    We stayed at the Natural Bridge KOA for one night on our way further north and loved it!

    They opened the pool a week early, and although the water was still ICE COLD (75 degrees?), the kids loved it. There is a game room in the basement of the campground store with some arcade games, pool and ping pong table, and air hockey. Each thing takes quarters so be sure to bring some.

    Your site number is assigned at check-in and you are escorted to your site from the front office.

    There is a fenced dog park. The playground is a bit dated. However they make up for that with the bathroom and laundry facilities, which were absolutely AMAZING.

    The park is a short drive from Natural Bridge State Park (pictures included), the Pink Cadillac Diner (Elvis themed, great food, pictures included), and the Caverns at Natural Bridge (we missed the last tour by 20 minutes, unfortunately!). It’s right off of I-81 and very easy to access.

    Our site was a pull through with water and electric. The site was level and had a picnic table and fire ring. Sites are pretty close to each other but not so close that you feel like you’re in someone else’s space.

    The whole park was very clean. The bridge going between our area and the bathhouse was damaged but it was still a reasonably short walk around the “long” way. The camp store seemed very well stocked with basics.

    This was our first KOA experience. It was a bit more expensive than most state and national parks we’ve camped at but reasonable considering the amenities.

Guide to Cloverdale

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Cloverdale, Virginia, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like the amenities available at these campgrounds

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Cloverdale

Dog owners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere

  • The Pines Campground is known for its friendly vibe and wildlife viewing opportunities, making it a great spot for nature-loving pet owners.
  • At Tina's Dream, you’ll find a quiet neighborhood setting where your dog can feel at home while you enjoy the comforts of electric hookups.
  • Explore Park offers a peaceful environment with plenty of space for your pet to roam and explore, ensuring a relaxing camping experience.

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