Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Marion, VA

Looking for the best campgrounds near Marion, VA? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Marion campgrounds just for you. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Marion. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Marion, Virginia (123)

    1. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    41 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Campground review: Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA. This park has something for everyone. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming. There are interesting campfire get togethers too."

    "Hungry Mother State Park, Royal Oak Campground, Marion VA...site 3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

    Campground Overview: Located outside of Marion VA

    Hungry Mother State Park is"

    2. Grindstone

    21 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    10 miles
    Website

    $24 - $36 / night

    "Doesn’t get much more relaxing, electric, water hook-ups and a short drive to downtown Damascus VA.. AT, Virginia Creeper, White Top Mountain and Mount Rogers all near by."

    "We like to hike and there are TONS of trails in this area. One trail leaves directly from the campground and will bring you to the top of Mt. Rogers, also intersecting with the Appalachian Trail."

    3. Hurricane Campground

    15 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 783-5196

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Amazing little campground in the heart of Mount Rogers recreational area in Western Virginia. Wonderful fall colors crisp, clean, mountain air was totally the best!"

    "This camp ground is located well off any main roads under a nice quiet canopy of Hemlocks and Laurel trees. Easy walking distance to several well maintained and very clean outhouses."

    4. Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    11 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    "The town of Marion has what you need and nearby towns, like Saltville, with its museum, are fun to explore."

    "This was our first visit to a Virginia State Park and we were impressed."

    5. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Sugar Grove, VA
    5 miles
    Website

    "Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, there are multiple free national forest camping spots along the creek, just off Hwy 58. The sound of the creek seemed to drowned out all road noise."

    "Free spot, right next to a gorgeous creek. It was totally empty in March - we didn’t see a single soul. Got a beautiful campsite right on the creek."

    6. Jefferson National Forest Beartree Campground

    12 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    13 miles
    Website

    $24 - $85 / night

    "Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, this campground is close to enough activities to fill a whole week of outdoor fun!"

    "Large secluded campsites surrounded by rhododendron bushes with a mountain spring creek meandering through the campgrounds."

    7. Raccoon Branch Campground

    6 Reviews
    Sugar Grove, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 628-7202

    $20 - $27 / night

    "Raccoon is the trailhead for a 2 1/2 mile one way trail TO THE TOP. There is some awesome overlooks and scary drop offs. It’s well worth the climb!"

    8. Creekside Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    3 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $30 - $45 / night

    "The lake is amazing. hey have canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. Pretty quick at night and the kids around the around rode bikes for ever! The wifi did not work."

    9. Stony Fork Campground

    19 Reviews
    Wytheville, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 783-5196

    $20 - $30 / night

    "They are pet friendly for campers/RV's!! We stayed in site 44 and LOVED it!! Close enough to the bathrooms that we just used those and showered in there as well!"

    "We had our grand-dog with us and she had a blast playing ball. Sites are electric ONLY. No water or sewer available. Even though reservation folks said otherwise."

    10. Whitetop

    6 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    15 miles

    "I was a little sketched out going up as it was my first time driving up a mountain like that, but it really wasn’t bad. Watching the sunset was spectacular, then being able to star gaze."

    "Great view but the drive in is a bumpy rock terrain so some clearance is a must .

    Signal at the hill top T-mobile 2 bars LTE"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Marion, VA

820 Reviews of 123 Marion Campgrounds


  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2019

    Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Ranger Review of Outdoor Element at Hungry Mother SP

    Campground review: Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA. This park has something for everyone. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming. There are interesting campfire get togethers too. Two campgrounds, one up the hill, the other on the main road. Secluded cabins and yurts. We stayed in the smaller campground at the top of the hill. There is electric at each site and plenty of room for more then one tent, hammocks and small campers. A nice showerhouse with dish sink on the end. You will get your exercise walking the rolling loop still campground and hill. There is a yurt in this campground with a nice deck. Some visitors saw a bear near the backside of the lake, but I didn’t see any large wildlife. The cabins are located on the backside of the lake with some nice porches to sit and enjoy the evening breeze. The beach is popular, there are kayaking programs and paddle boats. You could easily stay a week here. Two things to do while your here is ONE: check out DIP DOGS a very popular and busy restaurant and TWO: the “Back of the Dragon” an AWESOME DRIVING TOUR across the mountains from Marion to Tazewell, VA.

    Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I have the opportunity to check out some awesome outdoor products. Outdoor Element stuff is like survivalist gear that can be carried with you all the time. Bracelets that can be used to make fire, use as fishing line and as rope. This bracelet has a fish hook “embedded” in it and a flint and striker for sparks. Cool thing they do is give you a piece of the 550 cord used for the bracelet to take apart and experiment with. Watch my video for more information. I wear the bracelet all the time now so it’s a little stinky , ;p not sure about washing it, but I am going to the site to find out.

  • Shandi H.
    Jun. 13, 2019

    Wytheville KOA

    Awesome!!!

    This place is amazing!! Dog park needs to be updated but the fact they had a dog park was amazing. There was live music, karaoke, candy scavenger hunts for kids, even a bowling ally! I recommend this 100%

  • S
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Wytheville KOA

    Best KOA

    By far the best KOA I have stayed at. This place is huge and some thing for everyone. Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A
    Sep. 3, 2019

    Wytheville KOA

    Nice Camground...lots of Activities

    Nice, clean campground with friendly staff. Outdoor pool, mini golf, bowling alley and more to keep everyone busy. We stayed on Labor Day weekend so it was crowded and of course it was a bit noisy but would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and we would definitely go back. They also have two dog parks in the campground which is nice for your furry family! 😊

  • 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.

  • Lisa B.
    Feb. 15, 2022

    Cavitts Creek Park

    Cavitt's Creek Park at Lake Witten

    Beautiful lake surrounded by gorgeous mountains, hiking, fishing and boating, amazing staff, very clean shower houses and laundry facility! Very family oriented and pet friendly!

  • 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 Marion

If you're looking for a great getaway with your furry friends, there are several pet-friendly camping options near Marion, Virginia. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Tips for camping with dogs near Marion

  • Ensure your dog is comfortable with camping environments, as some sites like Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park provide spacious areas for pets to roam.
  • Bring plenty of water and food for your pet, especially at places like Grindstone, where amenities may be limited.
  • Always keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them to maintain the natural beauty of sites like Stony Fork Campground.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Royal Oak Campground

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at these campgrounds

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Marion, VA is Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 41 reviews.

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

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