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    Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground near Big Stone Gap welcomes dogs with spacious sites featuring grassy areas between each campsite where pets can relax. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground and Flag Rock Recreation Area maintain pet-friendly policies across their tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Most campgrounds in the region provide fire rings and picnic tables at each site where campers and their pets can enjoy outdoor meals together. Leash requirements are standard at all locations, with pets needing to be attended at all times. Kingdom Come State Park Campground permits pets throughout its primitive camping areas, though campers should be aware of wildlife warnings and take proper precautions with food storage to avoid attracting bears. Bathhouses and facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, with many campgrounds featuring nearby walking trails that provide excellent dog exercise opportunities. The bath house at Jessie Lea was noted for being exceptionally clean and freshly painted.

    Flag Rock Recreation Area offers several hiking trails connecting directly to the campground where dogs can explore the mountainous terrain alongside their owners. The Powell River at Jessie Lea RV Park provides water access via a drawbridge that connects to Big Stone Gap's walking trail system, creating an extensive network for dog walks. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs as well. Natural Tunnel State Park's primitive camping areas require proper pet management with special attention to coyote and bear activity—campers should take bear spray and maintain vigilant food storage practices. Leeman Field Park includes access to a swimming pool and multiple playgrounds near the campground, though pet restrictions may apply in these specific areas. The green belt walking path adjacent to Jessie Lea campground offers additional exercise options within easy walking distance, making it convenient for regular pet outings without needing to drive elsewhere.

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      1. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

      4.9(8)4mi from LindenRVs, 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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      2. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

      4.6(19)15mi from LindenRVs, 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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      3. Kingdom Come State Park Campground

      4.5(6)11mi from LindenTents, Glamping

      "If you like fishing there is a small lake which is regularly stocked with Trout. Bass, Blue Gill, Sunfish, and a few others. It's just a short walk from the campsites."

      "There are 6 tent sites (7 if they allow you to reserve the one next to the duck pond), each with a gravel drive, mulch tent pad big enough for two smallish tents, fire ring, and picnic table."

      from $14 / night

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      4. Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground

      4.5(4)10mi from LindenRVs, 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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      5. Portal 31 RV Park

      4.0(1)6mi from LindenRVs, Tents

      "This small park is located across the street from an exhibition coal mine, portal 31. It is in the former train depots former switch yard. Small, with electric hookups and a communal water spout."

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

      5.0(3)15mi from Linden18 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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      7. Cove View Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park

      4.7(3)15mi from Linden20 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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      8. Devils Fork Campground

      5.0(1)13mi from LindenRVs, Tents
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      9. Leeman Field Park

      5.0(2)15mi from LindenRVs, 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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      10. Carr Creek State Park Campground

      4.0(10)24mi from Linden39 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "The beach is nice but a lot of steps to get down to it. Overall the campground is clean and staff is extremely helpful. The bathhouses are a bit run down and updated or something."

      from $33 / 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 Linden

    Pet friendly camping options near Linden, Virginia extend into the Appalachian mountains of southwestern Virginia and eastern Kentucky. The region sits at elevations between 1,200-3,500 feet with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and moderate winters. Campers can expect dense forest cover with oak, maple, and pine trees creating natural shade at most campsites in the area.

    What to do

    Hiking trail networks: Flag Rock Recreation Area offers extensive trail systems directly from the campground. "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. Fishing and kayaking are 1/2 mile from the campground," notes Julie.

    Visit historical mines: Portal 31 RV Park provides unique access to coal mining history. "This small park is located across the street from an exhibition coal mine, portal 31. It is in the former train depots former switch yard. Small, with electric hookups and a communal water spout. If you want to see the history of coal production in southeast Kentucky, this is the place," explains Grant M.

    Lake swimming: Carr Creek State Park offers water recreation opportunities with a designated beach area. "The 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," advises Gisela C.

    What campers like

    Clean bathroom facilities: The Lover's Leap Campground at Natural Tunnel State Park maintains excellent facilities. "The bathhouse is extremely clean. The showers are separate from the restrooms. The campground is very well maintained. Everybody from rangers to volunteers was super nice and helpful," shares Katrin M.

    Private tent camping: Kingdom Come State Park Campground provides a secluded experience for primitive camping with pets. "I've been camping at this state park since the early 2000's and am pleased to say not much has changed. The campground has 7 sites each with its own picnic table, fire ring, and pole for stashing your food away from bears," reports Brian B.

    Unique accommodation options: Natural Tunnel State Park offers various lodging alternatives beyond standard tent and RV sites. "This is the first time I have stayed in a yurt, and it was definitely a learning experience. First of all, it is a cross between a tent and a cabin, and it has no electricity, bathroom, or running water," explains Myron C.

    What you should know

    Bear activity precautions: Kingdom Come State Park requires special food storage for pet-friendly camping. "Take the warnings seriously and follow the instructions. We saw a bear across the valley," cautions Grant M. Another camper adds: "The campground has 7 sites each with its own picnic table, fire ring, and pole for stashing your food away from bears."

    Seasonal accessibility: Campgrounds in this region typically operate from April through October, with some weather-dependent limitations. At Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground, "We needed a spot to stay at the last minute and called the owner. We had two Jeeps with roof top tents, and while this is an RV Park, he has a few seasonal sites near the creek open. If the water is high, the sites aren't available," notes Twila B.

    Campground remoteness: Many areas have limited connectivity. At Kingdom Come State Park, one reviewer noted "Great area, no service or wifi" while another mentioned the primitive camping area is "very quiet and remote. The views from the outlooks at the top of the road are amazing."

    Tips for camping with families

    Accessible recreation options: Leeman Field Park offers extensive family-friendly amenities. "Neighboring Leeman Field park has multiple playgrounds, picnic shelters, swimming pool (Admission to the pool is included in campground fees.), tennis courts, and disc golf course. There is a gorgeous walking and biking trail beginning at Leeman Field that winds along the river leading to a local grocery store and restaurants," shares Julie.

    Educational opportunities: Natural Tunnel State Park provides learning experiences for children. "This park has so many things to do and is fun for all ages. They have campgrounds, cabins and Yurts. There are nice hiking trails, chairlift to view the tunnel, picnic areas, swimming pool and so much more. They have concerts and lots of outdoor activities during different times of the year," reports Kathy L.

    Budget-friendly camping: Some parks offer unexpected amenities at no extra cost. At Kingdom Come State Park, "free firewood. Everyday a ranger will come by and keep you stocked with wood. It's included with the price of camping," notes Brian B.

    Tips from RVers

    Campsite selection strategy: At Natural Tunnel State Park Campground, consider the different campground sections. "We reserved a spot at the Lovers Leap Campground. The sites are very spacious and private. The other campground, Cove View, is not as private and spacious," advises Katrin M.

    Hookup availability: Carr Creek State Park Campground offers consistent utilities. "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," notes Gisela C.

    Site spacing considerations: At Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground, "Sites are spaced out with some full-timers, part-timers and vacationers. The owner allowed us to choose our site, and after having driven through a full day of traffic, we chose the easiest to pull into (pull thru sites and back in sites available)," explains Charlene.

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