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    Natural Tunnel State Park Campground accommodates pets in all accommodation types, including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the campground areas and most hiking trails, with waste disposal stations available near the bathhouses. The campground features spacious sites at Lover's Leap Loop where pets have ample room to relax with their owners, while the Cove View loop offers more compact sites but maintains the same pet-friendly policies. Primitive camping areas provide a more secluded option for campers with pets looking for a quieter experience. The park maintains clean facilities with plenty of space between most sites, particularly in the Lover's Leap area where dogs can enjoy the large yard areas without disturbing neighboring campers.

    Hiking trails throughout Natural Tunnel State Park provide excellent exercise opportunities for pets and their owners, with the Purchase Ridge Trail offering a moderate forest hike suitable for dogs. The Lover's Leap Trail features stunning views but requires caution with pets due to steep sections along the rim. Campers should be aware of wildlife warnings regarding bears and coyotes, particularly around primitive camping areas where proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. The park store sells basic pet supplies, and hosts regularly check on campsites to ensure compliance with pet policies. Temperature considerations are important during summer months when the yurts and cabin areas can become extremely hot, requiring additional planning for pet owners to ensure their animals remain comfortable. The campground's proximity to the Clinch River offers water activities where some pets can join their owners for cooling off during warmer weather.

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      1. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

      4.6(19)3mi from DuffieldRVs, 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."

      "Site 10 is a great site with plenty of distance between adjacent sites and a huge yard area, probably the best site in the two loops (Lover's Leap& Cove View)."

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      2. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

      4.9(8)10mi from DuffieldRVs, 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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      3. Clinch River Family Campground

      4.0(6)8mi from DuffieldRVs, Tents

      "Lots of open space pets. This is very country setting. Friendly host."

      "A few friends and I visited this campground in June of 2018 so we could visit the Natural Tunnel and the Devil's Fork Loop Trail."

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      4. Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park

      5.0(3)3mi from Duffield18 sites

      "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. "

      "The cabins look fantastic from the outside. For more adventures you can also rent a yurt. There is also a little campstore that has firewood and some essentials. The area is very scenic."

      from $37 / night

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      5. Cove View Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park

      4.7(3)3mi from Duffield20 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Also the crows - smarter than normal haha they WILL wake you up earlier than the other birds demanding you make breakfast and leave so they can then hop around your camp."

      "Amazing trails, well maintained with breathtaking views. Camp site was clean. Accessible. Camp store had all the needed supplies and then some. Friendly staff. Well monitored for safety."

      from $37 - $80 / night

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      6. Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

      3.9(26)23mi from DuffieldRVs, Tents

      "We had a change of plans and made reservations at Warrior Path State Park on a whim - and are VERY glad we did."

      "This park is located about 15 minutes off I-81 just south of the VA/TN border, making it extremely convenient, and a great place to stop for anyone traveling that stretch of the country."

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      7. Leeman Field Park

      5.0(2)13mi from DuffieldRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Great little park located in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia beside of Leeman Field park in Pennington Gap. Easy sites to get into with full hookups."

      "Lots to do within easy driving distance. Overall a great experience"

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      8. Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground

      4.5(4)16mi from DuffieldRVs, 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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      9. Devils Fork Campground

      5.0(1)12mi from DuffieldRVs, Tents
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      10. countryside RV park

      4.0(1)11mi from DuffieldRVs, Cabins

      from $35 / night

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    • 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.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 31, 2021

      Baileyton KOA Holiday

      Country Time

      Sites: 60 Pull thrus 

      RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service 

      Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area. Enjoy the hiking. 

      LNT 

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    • 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.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 1, 2022

      Around Pond RV Park

      Peace on the Lake

      Pull thrus 

      15-20-30-50 amp 

      Pets allowed 

      Showers, toilets, fishing pond (2 acre stocked) Adults or seniors 

      Rates by day or week $40.00-$200.00 

      aroundpondrvpark.com 432-234-0229 Very open area with a lot of RV's and a really nice fishing lake.  Well maintained and manicured.

      LNT 

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    • 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.

    Guide to Duffield

    Natural Tunnel State Park offers diverse camping options across three distinct areas - Lover's Leap Campground, Cove View Campground, and Primitive Camping. Located in the Appalachian mountains near Duffield, Virginia at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,700 feet, the park features a 850-foot natural limestone tunnel carved by Stock Creek. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F during day and can drop to 50-65°F at night.

    What to do

    Canoe the Clinch River: The Clinch River offers excellent water activities with rentals available nearby. "Canoed Clinch River, caved in the park, and took a short guided hike through Stock Creek to backside of tunnel. Highly recommend!" shares Rob J. about Natural Tunnel State Park Campground.

    Visit local mountain towns: Short drives from Duffield lead to charming Appalachian communities. "We drove 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," notes Carol J. from Lover's Leap Campground.

    Historical sites: The region offers numerous historical landmarks. "The historical background of the state park is varied and extensive, so there are a lot of things to see within the park and surrounding the park," mentions Myron C. from Natural Tunnel State Park.

    Mountain biking: Warriors' Path State Park offers excellent trail systems within driving distance. "I have spent a lot of time at the Park golfing, mountain biking, swimming, running, kayaking and picnicking," explains Tom B.

    What campers like

    Chair lift access: The chair lift provides easier access to the natural tunnel. "Make sure you ride the chairlift (dogs allowed to ride with you) down to see the tunnel and creek," recommends Katrin M. from Lover's Leap Campground.

    Spacious campsites: The Lover's Leap area offers particularly roomy sites. "The sites are very spacious and private. It comes with the usual amenities like a fire ring, picnic table, and a lantern pole. There was even an extra little wooden table on every site," notes Katrin M.

    River access: Many campgrounds offer direct water access. "Our campsite was on the bank of the river with a fire pit and very level soft ground," writes Lauren J. about Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground.

    Educational activities: Regular ranger-led programs enhance the camping experience. "The rangers are informative and friendly. The employees, the same. Real nice place to stay," shares Roland R. from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping.

    What you should know

    Yurt temperature management: Summer yurt guests should prepare for heat. "The temperature had to be somewhere around 110 degrees inside. Fortunately, I had two 100-foot extension cords and a fan in our car. There is no way we could have stayed in the yurt without the fan," warns Myron C. from Natural Tunnel.

    Wildlife preparation: Take proper wildlife precautions in primitive camping areas. "Take bear and coyote warnings SERIOUSLY my friends. I've seen plenty out there but never had a problem taking proper precautions," advises Amethyst B. from Cove View Campground.

    Cell service limitations: Reception varies throughout the area. "Your cell service will be spotty/non existent on trails around the area… even when you see a road running parallel to your hike. Plan accordingly," notes Amethyst B.

    Steep access roads: Some campgrounds require careful driving. "You'll be climbing one of the highest mountains in Virginia to get there, so be prepared for the drive," cautions Julie about Flag Rock Recreation Area.

    Tips for camping with families

    Pool access: Some campgrounds offer swimming facilities. "The campground features access to the swimming pool (Admission to the pool is included in campground fees)," explains Julie from Leeman Field Park.

    Playground options: Multiple play areas exist for children. "The kids loved riding their bikes and scooters on the paved road through the park. My son and I enjoyed a round of disk golf while my wife and daughters made use of their awesome playground," shares Jedidiah J. from Warriors' Path State Park.

    Educational activities: Ranger programs provide learning opportunities. "This park has so many things to do and is fun for all ages... They have concerts and lots of outdoor activities during different times of the year. Great place for family fun!" recommends Kathy L. from Natural Tunnel State Park.

    Weather planning: Temperature variations require preparation. "Temperature considerations are important during summer months when the yurts and cabin areas can become extremely hot, requiring additional planning to ensure comfort," notes a camper from Natural Tunnel State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Carefully choose your site based on RV size. "We lucked into the only spot available for one night on short notice and it was a great camp site. Our site was on the outer loop (#24) and had plenty of space between ours and the next sites," shares Tom B. from Warriors' Path State Park.

    Utility considerations: Not all sites offer full hookups. "There is electric hookups but not water. There is a dump station too," notes Jason W. from Flag Rock Recreation Area.

    Arrival timing: Plan for daylight arrivals in mountainous areas. "HIGHLY recommend getting in before last light. Especially if you're towing anything, roads are steep and winding getting to and from camp/cabins," suggests Amethyst B.

    Leveling requirements: Bring leveling equipment for uneven sites. "There are a lot of uneven campsites, so bring your leveling blocks. That said, great campground," advises Michelle I. from Warriors' Path State Park.

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