Karen S.
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TravelerTanglewood Park
Friendliest staff
Geast campground, lots of shad. Some of the sites are very steep. Situated in a beautiful park with lots of activities. Dog park. Trails. Nearby lake, pool
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COE Philpott Lake Goose Point Park allows pets at all 63 campsites across its three camping loops. Located on a peninsula in Bassett, Virginia, this Corps of Engineers campground features well-maintained sites with electric hookups, picnic tables and fire rings. Many waterfront sites in Loop C provide direct lake views and convenient water access for pets and their owners. The bathhouses are consistently clean, with showers in two locations throughout the campground. The park maintains a sandy swimming beach where some campers have reported dogs can access the water in designated areas. Sites are spacious with trees providing good shade and moderate privacy between neighbors.
Philpott Lake's clear water and multiple coves provide excellent recreation for campers with dogs. The surrounding shoreline allows pets to enjoy water access while trails near the campground offer hiking opportunities. Indian Heritage RV Park provides an alternative pet-friendly option with full hookup sites and cabin accommodations approximately 20 minutes from Ridgeway. This park features river access for pets and owners, with well-kept grassy tent sites and a particularly clean bathhouse that campers consistently rate highly. During summer months, early morning or evening walks with pets are recommended due to heat, and wildlife is prevalent in the area, requiring dogs to be leashed at all times. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway offers additional scenic drives and hiking options for visitors traveling with pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ridgeway (61)
1. Hanging Rock State Park Campground
"Only a short 45 minute drive will get you to this spot for a quick day trip or a few nights. Super pet friendly and well maintained campground."
"Our site was HUGE, private and right near the bathroom with hot showers and large basin sinks for doing dishes."
from $27 - $110 / night
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"Convenient location for the Martinsville area. There is a river access for canoe at the edge of the campground. I would stay again."
"Had a nice camp fire each night and had access to water spigot. Very nice showering facilities and grounds very well maintained. There was plenty of room for parking ."
3. COE Philpott Lake Goose Point Park
"Great little park with lake views, sandy swimming beach, hiking, boating, and state parks and forests nearby for even more recreation options."
"Great little park with lake views, sandy swimming beach, hiking, boating, and state parks and forests nearby for even more recreation options."
from $26 - $68 / night
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"I had issues finding out if pets were allowed... they are! My dog and I had an awesome time and we will be back for sure."
"The lower loop is pretty level, fun to walk and ride bikes around, and the kids love the playground! The bathhouse is always clean and you can't beat the atmosphere around the campground!"
from $26 - $52 / night
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"The Yurt we stayed in was a little weird because the Fire Pit and Picnic table is behind and almost under the yurt, down a decently step slope and the yurt sits on stilts on the back side."
"This weekend was a great adventure in SW Virginia. We stayed in a Yurt. It has no electricity or water but the bath house was close."
from $27 - $345 / night
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"Trash cans, fire pits, level spots, picnic tables were at every location. Easy access to the water, playgrounds & hiking trails were just moments away from the camper."
"We've stayed at Reidsville Lake Campground twice this year so far. There are eight lakefront sites. The sites closer to the water are provided with power and water."
from $60 - $75 / night
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"Beautiful lake area clean,peaceful and in tje sticks friendly va hospitality beautiful land and water,awesome camp sites friendly staff"
from $75 / night
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"The drive there through the mountains and backroads was pretty but make no mistake, this place is remote. There is no WiFi and my T-Mobile was useless there. There is a nice lake with trails nearby."
"It was as little off the beaten path but the roads were good. All of the sites were wooded, the outside loop sites had more privacy since your door opened to the lake/woods."
from $26 - $34 / night
Check Availability9. Pilot Mountain State Park Campground
"Campground Review: Pilot Mountain State Park is located in Pinnacle, NC, approximately 2.5 hours away from Asheville, NC and is known for it’s giant pinnacle, Pilot Mountain, that rises 2,000 feet into"
"Nice trails. Hike up from campground or drive to summit and hike from there. Dogs welcome."
from $17 - $27 / night
Check Availability10. Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"Rocky Knob Campground is right outside of Floyd, VA off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest region of the state. Why stay here? It's right outside of Floyd."
"Inner part of the loop sites are quite close to each other but have convenient access to bathhouse, which is kept pretty clean."
from $30 - $45 / night
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Drive Time
- 45 min from Greensboro, NC
- 48 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 54 min from Burlington, NC
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ridgeway, VA
492 Reviews of 61 Ridgeway Campgrounds
Nomad Nurse Z
GuideTanglewood Park
Nice and new!
Great hosts, spacious spots, nearby dog park, loved staying here. The bath houses are a little dated but very clean. There is horse shoe, volleyball, soccer goals on the camp ground. I would stay here all the time if I could!
- TTiffany D.Guide
Tanglewood Park
New, Basic, but Nice
We only stayed for 1 night as we were passing through, but we plan to return one day.
Positives are it’s a newer campground, nice and shaded, full hookups (w,e,s), lots were wide, Easy to get in and out of, plenty to do within the park (hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, etc), has a nice dog park, hosts were very welcoming and kind, VERY clean.
Negatives are unlevel lots (we had to lower ours by over 4” and still weren’t level, but couldn’t adjust anymore), sites aren’t exactly private - but there was a bit of space between sites.
Beth B.
LegendSweetwater RV Park
Great location at SML
Really well thought out campground for RV. Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground. Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office.
Marjorie W.GuideTanglewood Park
. Beautiful place
Beautiful place. At $35 a night, there is a lot to enjoy. The only thing you need to be aware of is that some of the sights are very slanted. Very tall levelers are needed. But they do have cable, wifi(that’s ok) a dog park and lots more. It’s worth it.
- MMatt B.Guide
Tanglewood Park
Excellent County Park with Plenty to Do
This is our local park so we're a bit spoiled. It was perfect for our first outing in our new 34' travel trailer. Plenty of shade in the campground which unfortunately makes backing a challenge in some sides dodging the trees. The park has great mountain biking, walking/hiking trails, horseback riding, gold, swimming, playgrounds and a great dog park. It's the place we go on the weekend as locals and a great place to visit for campers. Hosts were extremely friendly and do a fantastic job keeping the sides clean and cleared of even the smallest twigs and branches from the tree.
- Megan B.
ScoutFancy 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.
Erin M.GuideLove's RV Hookup-Elliston VA 574
If you must stop, truck stop
I really like what loves is providing RVs. Groceries, gas, Arby’s, private showers, dog park and full hookups for a reasonable price. I’m a single female in a van, I wasn’t about to test out the private showers, but they have a great app to order food reserve your space and reserve a shower. Noise from road and trucks, but that’s to be expected - it’s a truck stop not a state park. I would stop here again if I needed a place to hook up, dump, and fill my propane.
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Melinda F.TravelerFancy 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.
Guide to Ridgeway
Goose Point Campground at Philpott Lake welcomes pets at all 63 campsites across three distinct camping loops, with sites that offer water and electric hookups. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the property, including at the swimming beach area and fishing docks. Several campsites in Loop C provide direct lake access, allowing campers and their pets to enjoy the pristine water with its clear visibility to the bottom. The bathhouses and facilities remain consistently clean despite frequent pet visitors. Indian Heritage RV Park extends pet-friendly accommodations to tent campers, RV sites, and cabin rentals, with well-maintained grassy tent areas that dogs particularly enjoy. The campground's riverside location provides additional recreation options for pets and owners. Sites at both campgrounds feature picnic tables and fire rings where pets can relax alongside their owners.
Dog-friendly hiking trails surround the Philpott Lake area, with easy access from both Goose Point and Salthouse Branch campgrounds. Philpott Lake offers excellent swimming opportunities for water-loving dogs, though pets must remain leashed even during water activities. The campgrounds maintain trash receptacles throughout for convenient disposal of pet waste. Veterinary services are available in nearby Martinsville, approximately 15-20 minutes from most campgrounds. Fairy Stone State Park Campground provides additional pet-friendly options with sites for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping, and yurts. Most campsites feature adequate shade from mature trees, providing important protection for pets during summer months. The relatively remote location of these campgrounds means limited light pollution, creating peaceful evening environments for pets that may be sensitive to noise or bright lights.
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