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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Nellysford, VA

920 Reviews

Devils Backbone Camp permits pets at all 73 campsites with full hookups for RVs and tent camping areas. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and access to the brewery's walking paths where leashed dogs can accompany their owners. Misty Mountain Camp Resort offers 100 pet-friendly sites including cabins, RV spots with 30/50 amp service, and tent areas, plus a dedicated dog park for off-leash exercise. Many campers appreciate the resort's accommodating staff and clean facilities. Crabtree Falls Campground allows pets at tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping units, with nearby hiking trails suitable for dogs. Walnut Hills Campground provides a spacious dog park centrally located near the playground, with daily trash pickup and level sites.

Hiking with dogs proves popular at campgrounds near Shenandoah National Park, where Loft Mountain Campground offers pet-friendly trails and bear boxes at each site. James River State Park's Canoe Landing Group Campsite allows dogs with access to swimming areas where pets can cool off during summer months. Most campgrounds enforce standard 6-foot leash rules to prevent pets from chasing wildlife. The Natural Bridge KOA features a petting zoo alongside pet-friendly accommodations, while Sherando Lake Campground combines water access with pet-allowed sites. During peak seasons, campers report some campgrounds experience excessive dog barking, so those seeking quieter experiences should consider midweek stays or more remote sites away from main camping loops.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Nellysford, Virginia (88)

    1. Devils Backbone Camp

    39 Reviews
    Nellysford, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 817-9708

    $25 - $140 / night

    "Pets welcome and camping can be made through site. Good for probably new campers or those looking to camp but have a more relaxed trip."

    "You are a quick walk to the brewery and café, where you can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is nice and dark at the campground, so great for star watching. "

    2. Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    Tyro, VA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $25 - $47 / night

    "Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."

    "The lakeside is wonderful for sitting, reading and swimming.  The "upper lake" is great for fishing. "

    3. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    39 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort."

    "The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."

    4. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "My husband and I recently stayed overnight with our two dogs. The campsites run along a river, which provides great back drop for getting away from the city."

    "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."

    5. Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    12 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-2267

    $29 - $45 / night

    "And of course their lake that has two jumping decks, water slide, snack bar , restaurant and off to the side a little store for floats with putt putt golf and Jenna,etc."

    "We were staying here with our two children and no dogs. As far as that’s concerned was a great place !! Lots for them to do, great swimming lake, employees were a pleasure."

    6. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc.

    Bad (if they can be called “bad”): We were excited about cable and wi-fi as a new perk."

    "Dog park and playground were nice features. Overall, good value for the sites and amenities."

    7. Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    64 Reviews
    Dyke, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 823-4675

    $30 - $75 / night

    "We arrived around noon and with the hopes of getting a good first-come, first serve site. All of the reserved sites were booked through July."

    "This campground is perfect for those looking to just get away from things for a couple of days."

    8. Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    21 miles
    Website

    $15 - $80 / night

    "We spent one night with our dogs at the walk-in campground at James Lake. It is a wonderful piece of nature. The campsites are far away from each other. Everything was very clean and taken care of."

    "Campsite was right next to lake, beautiful views and easy water access. While we were there in April we only saw a couple other groups, and no other campers were anywhere near us."

    9. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "We stayed in the mountain view cabin lower level with our two dogs."

    "This is one of Virginia’s best kept secrets for Cabins, RV or Tent camping.

    The location is awesome; close to some great hiking spots, very accessible & well laid out."

    10. Shenandoah Valley Campground

    25 Reviews
    Staunton, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 248-2267

    $36 - $132 / night

    "Driving in we saw lots of rabbits running around the grassy area outside the office. One of the other campers told us they are resident rabbits."

    "We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Nellysford, VA

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  • Francelia A.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Mom and son new adventure

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!

  • 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.

  • A
    Nov. 28, 2021

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Will definitely return!

    Pros outweighed the cons.

    Good: Staff was amazing! Trash pickup daily. Level sites. Nice little general store. 9-hole disc golf course. Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc.

    Bad (if they can be called “bad”): We were excited about cable and wi-fi as a new perk. Could not get cable to work and wi-fi was spotty at our site. Had great signal in other parts of the campground though, and cell reception was strong. Roads were narrow to navigate and some sites quite short in length.

  • Elena B.
    Apr. 16, 2022

    Cloverdale Farms

    Camping at Cloverdale

    We’ve got a little 20 acre hobby farm. This historic property has gently rolling hills, with a little creek amidst a couple acres of cleared, open, secluded woodland perfect for pitching a tent and listening to nature. Fields in the back lend a great view for star gazing and looking up at the Milky Way. If the peace and quiet isn’t enough for you, there are pet goats, cats, a dog, and chickens that all love attention. Guests are more than welcome to help in the garden, pick flowers, and enjoy fresh produce and eggs while they’re here. Located 5 minutes from the James River, guests can hop over to the boat landing for fishing, swimming and boating or check out Blanton and Pleasants, a community staple. If you’re a hiker, there’s a state forest and state park just a short 15 minute drive west.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages

    Newly renovated, great staff, many amenities, some sites are noisy

    Stayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.

  • G
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Scenic clean campground

    Enjoyed our stay at this campground! Office is open until 8pm which is rare. Sites are clean and flat. Pull thru and back in slots available. There is a lovely creek running through portions of the campground. Showers and bathrooms were relatively clean. Didn't use the pool. Dog park and playground were nice features. Overall, good value for the sites and amenities.

  • Mimi B.
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Very nice clean rv park

    Located within minutes of I81. We stopped for 2 nights to see the Shenandoah National Park on our way to NC. Called last minute and got a site. Very nice customer service. Grounds were very well kept. Our site 112 had water, 50amp and cable. Dump station on premises. Nice dog park for our fur babies and doggie duty stations with bags in several locations throughout the park. Also had a cute playground for kiddos. Didn't use the pool so can't comment. A little highway noise but when windows and door were closed couldn't hear a thing. We'd stay here again. They honor Good Sam discount. Paid $38 with discount.

Guide to Nellysford

Explore the beauty of Nellysford, Virginia, while enjoying the company of your furry friends at various pet-friendly campgrounds. These locations offer a range of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Nellysford

  • At Misty Mountain Camp Resort, families can enjoy events throughout the day while their pets roam in the spacious areas.
  • Sherando Lake Campground features beautiful hiking trails and a swimming area, perfect for a day of adventure with your dog.
  • Devil’s Backbone Camp offers easy access to nearby breweries, allowing you to enjoy a drink while your pet relaxes by your side.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

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