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    Breaks Interstate Park Campground welcomes pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, glamping areas, and yurts. Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground offers similar pet-friendly camping options with electric hookups and clean flush toilets. Both parks maintain strict leash requirements for dogs, with most requiring pets to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Campsites at these locations provide ample space between neighbors, allowing comfortable room for pets and their owners. The campgrounds show minimal evidence of pet waste issues, with several sites featuring designated pet waste disposal stations. Bathhouses remain clean despite the presence of pets, with staff performing regular maintenance. Several reviews note that most dog owners encountered are responsible and respectful of park policies.

    Hiking trails throughout the region provide excellent opportunities for exercising dogs, though wildlife encounters require vigilance by pet owners. The river access at Pound River Campground creates a serene atmosphere for fishing while dogs rest nearby, though the 2023 closure requires alternative planning. Thunder River Campground offers beautiful riverside settings along with pet-friendly amenities despite limited bathroom facilities. When temperatures climb during summer months, early morning or evening walks prove most comfortable for dogs. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs as well as human noise. Pet owners report varying cell coverage throughout the region, with Verizon typically providing the most reliable service for emergency veterinary contact. Most parks require vaccination records for pets, though enforcement varies by season and staff.

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      1. Breaks Interstate Park Campground

      4.3(24)20mi from PoundRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We camped here for 3 nights with our dogs. Our site was in the B loop and had no water or electricity. It was surrounded by a lot of trees, so it had shade."

      "What it offers in terms of a get away from it all makes it the go to destination for everyone who’s just about had enough of everything average.   First of all, where the heck is it? "

      from $20 - $38 / night

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      2. Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground

      4.5(4)14mi from PoundRVs, 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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      3. Pound River Campground - Closed for 2023

      4.0(1)10mi from PoundRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Locating directly in the river makes it a very serene atmosphere. We enjoyed fishing and kayaking during our stay."

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      4. Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground

      4.9(8)21mi from PoundRVs, 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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      5. Carr Creek State Park Campground

      4.0(10)23mi from Pound39 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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      6. Lower Twin Campground (VA)

      4.0(1)15mi from Pound33 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $24 / night

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      7. Littcarr Campground

      4.0(5)20mi from Pound45 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Very clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a wonderful location on the lake. Site #25 is our favorite, though it could be more level, but the privacy, size, and shade are perfect for us."

      "The canal at the park leads you to Carr Lake."

      from $24 - $30 / night

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      8. Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

      4.6(19)30mi from PoundRVs, 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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      9. Kingdom Come State Park Campground

      4.5(6)23mi from PoundTents, 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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      10. Fishpond Lake

      Be the first to review3mi from PoundRVs, Tents

      from $5 - $25 / 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • R
      Oct. 23, 2024

      Hidden Valley WMA

      Peaceful and Pretty

      This spot is very nice, close to the water’s edge (although no camping allowed lakeside). There’s quite a few rings, bear bins, and a porta-loo. We had the place to ourselves which was really great. Camping is free, technically. (you need to purchase an Access pass from Virginia Wildlife for 4 dollars online, and add a camping authorisation to your account). The road was clear of Hurricane damage and very easy to get to. Would stay again!

    • k
      Jul. 31, 2022

      Sugar Hollow Campground

      Great spot that checks all my boxes

      In nature, not to close together spots, affordable (20/night). Im in a 25ft class c, always looking for a more nature forward spot, trees out my door. There’s phone service and Wi-Fi in some spots. A few will fit a larger rig, many will fit my size. A few are flat already and some will need leveling. Tons of sites, fewer ‘ideal’ ones but there will be something.
      Trails right off the campground to walk around the park, not huge but nice. Close off the highway but no road noise. Water available but not at your site(mostly, if you have an extension you you make some work) Electric at most sites. Close to abingdon and Virginia creeper trail. Also close to a Target, makes a convenient stop.

    Guide to Pound

    Pet friendly campgrounds near Pound, Virginia sit within the Appalachian region at elevations between 1,500-3,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F while spring and fall bring more moderate weather with cooler nights. The region's limestone geology creates unique water features including clear streams and natural pools that remain accessible throughout most camping seasons.

    What to do

    Hiking exploration: The Kingdom Come State Park Campground provides excellent trail access with routes suitable for various skill levels. Camper Brian notes, "Our favorite is the Raven Rock trail which leads to a 450 foot 40 degree angle granite rock facing that you can climb to get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains." The park also features a natural rock bridge called Log Rock located near the campsites.

    Fishing opportunities: Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground offers convenient access to the South Fork Powell River. According to visitor Charlene, "The greenway runs just over the river and takes you into Big Stone Gap where you will find local restaurants and shops." This makes it easy to combine fishing with town amenities.

    Water activities: Several dog-friendly campgrounds feature swimming areas. As Sarah mentions about Kingdom Come, "The area is known for bear activity, but we saw none. The surrounding mountains provide many short hikes that can be easily strung together to make for a longer trek if desired."

    What campers like

    River proximity: Thunder River Campground provides waterfront sites that campers appreciate. Laura explains, "Beautiful setting along the river at the base of the mountains. The owners and host are very nice, they even brought a trailer of firewood for campers to use over the weekend."

    Clean facilities: Many visitors comment on bathroom cleanliness as a priority. At Natural Tunnel State Park Campground, Gary notes, "New super clean showerhouse with plenty of pressure and hot water. We had great cell and hot spot service (ATT & Verizon)."

    Scenic overlooks: The elevated terrain provides exceptional viewpoints. At Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground, Christine observed, "Continuing on there is a short walk to a lovely overlook. There are very nice picnic shelters."

    What you should know

    Bear safety protocols: Kingdom Come implements specific safety measures. Paul explains, "Each site has its own picnic table, fire ring, and pole for stashing your food away from bears." Bears remain active throughout the region, requiring proper food storage.

    Limited services: Some campgrounds have minimal amenities. Laura notes about Thunder River, "There is no bath house, just a couple of porta potties surround by a structure with a handwashing station. The host informed us that a new bath house was in the works."

    Access challenges: Breaks Interstate Park Campground requires careful navigation. Robert cautions, "The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle. We didn't have a lot of issues getting here but it is quite mountainous with a lot of climbs."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Several campgrounds offer children's play areas. At Flag Rock Recreation Area, Jason found it "Very peaceful, not at all crowded, small campground. There's only 18 sites and they're spread out."

    Educational opportunities: Carr Creek State Park Campground provides nature learning experiences. Todd mentions, "Good size sites, especially the outer part of the loop. The beach is nice but a lot of steps to get down to it."

    Campground amenities: Facilities vary widely across the region. According to Paul at Natural Tunnel, "This place is absolutely breathtaking. A must go. Cabins, yurts, RV camping, primitive camping. Excellently maintained. The are so many activities for everyone of all ages."

    Tips from RVers

    Leveling requirements: Mountain terrain creates uneven sites. Bob from Breaks Interstate Park advises, "The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail (Grassy Overlook trail) took us to see the northern lights one evening."

    Supply planning: Limited services require advance preparation. At Jessie Lea RV Park, Twila recommends, "Free firewood and even had metal rings for a fire. Across the bridge is a paved walking trail that follows the creek."

    Hookup variations: Review utilities before booking. Kevin from Littcarr Campground notes, "Definitely needed WeBoost to make data functional. Verizon worked best of my carriers. Visible had zut coverage. ATT and Cricket were usable with WeBoost."

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