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Dog-Friendly Camping near Ridgeway, VA
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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 campground 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 (64)
1. Indian Heritage RV Park
"This park is located on the Smith River and I highly recommend getting a lakeside spot if one’s available…spectacular view if you have a back porch on your rig!"
"Convenient location for the Martinsville area. There is a river access for canoe at the edge of the campground. I would stay again."
2. 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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $110 / night
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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $72 / night
4. Salthouse Branch Campground
"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."
"We enjoyed a hike with the dogs, as well as swimming at the beaches."
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Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $52 / night
5. Fairy Stone State Park Campground
"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."
44 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $27 - $311 / night
6. Lake Reidsville Recreation Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $75 / night
7. Smith River RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $69 - $95 / night
8. Philpott Park
"Beautiful lake area clean,peaceful and in tje sticks friendly va hospitality beautiful land and water,awesome camp sites friendly staff"
Check Availabilityfrom $75 / night
9. Horseshoe Point
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $36 / night
10. 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."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $17 - $27 / night
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
511 Reviews of 64 Ridgeway Campgrounds
ronald D.TravelerLove's RV Hookup-Elliston VA 574
Very clean, both showers and parking lot. Actually watched the crew pressure washing around the gas pumps. Close to highway but sheltered from the noise.
- TTeresa A.Traveler
Dixie Caverns
Showers themselves are nice but don't have privacy room to dry and get dressed. Spots are fairly close together. $50 for one night seemed kinda high. There is highway noise. You do get a discount on your cave tour.
- CCindy S.
ScoutFancy Gap Cabins and Campground
We were traveling through for an overnight stay, view was excellent and staff was very friendly.
tommy M.ScoutJomeokee Campground
Great location , clean bathhouse
- DDaniel P.Scout
Ferrum Park Campground
Nice campground for dry camping. Campground is fairly new and is still improving. The network of hiking trails are very nice and connect with nearby Ferrum College. The nonprofit that owns the campground has plans to add electric and water in the future.
Debbie M.ScoutArarat River Campground
No Resort Here
This is not a resort type campground. It is a place for people to bring old campers to live full time and long term. The electric and water utilities are original from the 50's and there are constant problems with both. There is a lot of unrecognized potential because the owners do not reinvest any money into anything for the campground.
- CCary C.Scout
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground
Smith Mountain Lake Campground
Great campground post season- open until 10/31. Good weather, leaf peeping. LOTS of trails to the lake, and very dog friendly
- ttodd G.Scout
Love's RV Hookup-Elliston VA 574
Quick overnight
Not bad for a quick overnight especially if it’s raining (concrete level). Little loud overnight with incoming traffic.
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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