The best dog-friendly glamping near Bristol, Tennessee

If you're looking for a camping experience near Bristol, Tennessee that's both pet-friendly and glamorous, Hipcamp has over 1,000 options for you to choose from! With an average price of $50 per night and options as low as $10, you're sure to find the perfect glamping spot. Top campsites include Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews). Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and showers, while popular activities include paddling, surfing, and wildlife watching.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience near Bristol, Tennessee that's both pet-friendly and glamorous, Hipcamp has over 1,000 options for you to choose from! With an average price of $50 per night and options as low as $10, you're sure to find the perfect glamping spot. Top campsites include Starlight Hills (627 reviews), Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), and Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews). Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and showers, while popular activities include paddling, surfing, and wildlife watching.

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1. Hemlock Hill Hideaway

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41mi from Bristol · 1 site · Lodging · Boone, NC

Learn more about this land: Welcome to Hemlock Hill Hideaway - a unique glamping experience while being minutes from Boone city limits!! A perfect place to relax and enjoy the trees! The treehouse is approximately 10'x10'. There is a loft consisting of a brand new foam full-size mattress while facing a clear semi-see-through roof. A futon sits below it. The bathroom consists of a portable toilet and sink in a tent off the treehouse. A shower station sits on the other side of the treehouse. Although there is no plumbing, both have water. (You only need to bring drinking water for yourselves.) There is electricity and WiFi. There is a cooler and an electric kettle available for you to use. Outside of the treehouse, there is a fire pit, a grill, a hammock, and a slide - plenty to do while relaxing in nature! Please bring blankets/sleeping bags and pillows to sleep. (Both the foam mattress and the futon will have freshly laundered sheets.) If you plan to use the grill, please bring your own charcoal. Grilling utensils are provided. Firewood is provided for the fire pit. Although smoking is allowed on the premises, we ask that you do not smoke inside the treehouse. If you decide to smoke, please clean up after yourselves. Checking out is easy! We ask that you throw away your trash & recycles and return the key to the lockbox. We take care of the rest! There is no need to refill the water or take the sheets off of the mattresses. The hideaway is behind our backyard so you may see/hear us from time to time. There may be a cat or a dog running around although we find that they do not go out there as much without us. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask. Thank you!

2. A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

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37mi from Bristol · 1 site · Lodging · Bakersville, NC

You won’t forget the peaceful surroundings of this rustic destination. This is a semi primitive glamping site, nestled next to a flowing creek on 15 acres in the mountains of WNC. Get close with nature by relaxing in a hammock, sitting by the fire, or hiking the old logging roads on the property. In the summer cool off in the spring fed creek. You have all the fun of camping but in a comfortable, cozy setting. Electricity/WiFi are available, there’s NO running water. There is a compost toilet. Ring doorbell by front door for check in/security/safety, but it’s turned off upon arrival. * The other building you see in the photos is a shed that we use for storage. It is not another site, you are all alone on 15 acres.

3. Fish Springs at Little Pond Mountain Campground

19mi from Bristol · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hunter, TN

Little Pond Mountain Campground, named after a nearby hiking trail, is located near the Appalachian Mountains in Butler, Tennessee. The property contains 19 camping sites with RV hookups, with one small cabin that acts as the business's twentieth unit. The campground is owned by a family that also runs the nearby restaurant, Shirley's Home Cooking, and the two enterprises often work together to create a wider range of guest experiences. Though the campground is designed to cater to overnight campers, there are a handful of long-term tenants. Some of the amenities offered at the camp include a bathhouse, coin-operated laundry machines, and Wi-Fi.

4. Cook Property RV

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23mi from Bristol · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mountain City, TN

Learn more about this land: Come and park your RV and enjoy tons of activities in and around Mountain City and the surrounding area. On the property you can walk through the woods, sit by the stream and listen to the water rushing downstream or trickling if we haven’t had rain. We accommodate one RV at a time and provide water and hookups in a circle drive through on private property. The owner's house and two outbuildings are on the property. A future cabin and pottery shop are in the works. If you like the privacy and quiet away from other camper then you will enjoy your stay with us. Pets are welcome! WI-FI is available. Campfires allowed in designated area if permitted by Fire Dept. Between October 15 to May 15 a burn permit is required. Permits are free, Owner can obtain for you. Located 1/2 mile down the road is an entrance to Doe Mountain Recreation Area. ATV rentals available or bring your own. UTV and dirt bikes also allowed. ATV tours available at the entrance. Other nearby activities and amenities include: Johnson County TN County Airport - 10 minutes away Enterprise car rental in Boone NC. 26 miles away Lake Watauga boat ramp 10 miles away rentals at Lake Shore Marina Damascus Virginia 20 mile scenic drive from our property following Laurel Creek where you can find bike rentals and a shuttle for the Virginia Creeper Trail. Damascus is also an Appalachian Trail destination for supplies. “The snake” motorcycle road trip Day trips to Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Asheville, and Bristol where country music began Blue Ridge Parkway is accessible from Blowing Rock NC. and pass Boone NC. which would make a nice Day trip Boone NC 24 miles away offers a Quaint downtown with Shops and restaurants Tweetsie Railroad Park between Boone and Blowing Rock NC. Grandfather Mountain State Park located an hour away featuring the Mile High Swinging Bridge located two miles north of Linville, North Carolina, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 305. This year the Grandfather Mountains Scottish Highland Games will be July 7-10, 2022. Their website https://gmhg.org/ If you watched the “Outlander” series Grandfather’s Mountain is the area where Jamie and Claire settled in North Carolina Continue 15 minutes from Linville NC. To Linville Falls hiking trails with 4 overlooks for the falls and Duggers Creek Falls a smaller falls located in the same park. Other State Parks nearby: Roan Mountain State Park Elk Knob State Park Grayson Highlands State Park Hungry Mother State Park Warrior’s Path State Park Sycamore Shoals State Park Bristol Motor speedway NASCAR races April and September- 49 miles away Fall foliage peak mid October spectacular color 3 mountains to ski in nearby North Carolina Sugar Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain, and Beech Mountain Skiing, snowboarding, tubing Wine tour, for the wine enthusiast there are 10 wineries within 1 1/2 hours from Mountain City. Taste what Tennesee, North Carolina and Virginia have to offer. Watauga Winery 20 minutes away from our property Banner Elk Winery & Villa Grandfather Vineyard and Winery Linville Falls winery Corey Ippolito Winery Thistle Meadow Winery Abingdon Vineyards Vincent’s Vineyard MountainRose Vineyards Little Switzerland Orchard and Winery Hiking trails and waterfalls Kayak and canoeing Zip lines Antiquing, auctions, and flea markets Covered Bridges Civil war sites Restaurants in or nearby Mountain City. *Suba’s *La Cucina Italian Kitchen The Pickled Beet Monsoon Thai Poblanos Mexican Grill Panda Garden Teammates Pizza Farmers Barbecue and Grill Taco Bell KFC Little Caesar’s Burger King And many more *Reservation Required Family owned restaurants close for the winter from October through February and some longer but we have chain restaurants that stay open year round. Farmer’s Market on Saturday year round Site information: Asphalt driveway 15’ wide at entrance 11 1/2’ wide at exit Narrowest width of driveway 9 1/2’ To 10 1/2’ 2 1/2” or less drop from asphalt to grass Outer curve approximately 103’ Electrical box 38’ from drive but I have 50’ extension cords for 20, 30, and 50 amp Dump station nearby

5. Meadowsweet Gardens

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41mi from Bristol · 2 sites · Lodging · West Jefferson, NC

Our home was built in 1895 by a scottish immigrant Joe Campbell. THe land was farmed for many years. When Miss Hazel, Joe's daughter died, the property was sold or inherited. We are blessed to own the home which has been renovated and 8 acres of the original property. Guests are welcome to stroll our land across the road and visit our many gardens and sitting areas or simply enjoy the serenity of the cabin and surrounding land and mountain stream.

Public campgrounds near Bristol

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Natural Tunnel Campground

31mi from Bristol · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Natural Tunnel State Park

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Elk Knob Campground

33mi from Bristol · 13 sites · in Elk Knob State Park

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Grayson Highlands Campground

41mi from Bristol · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grayson Highlands State Park

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Hungry Mother Campground

45mi from Bristol · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hungry Mother State Park

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New River Campground

49mi from Bristol · 81 sites · Tents, RVs · in New River State Park

Stories from the community

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Lily

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

Me and my partner went for a weekend getaway and it was perfect. Such a beautiful spot with so much to see. Also well equipped. Would 10/10 go again.

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Wesley

October 2025

3 nights at A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

We stayed at the A-frame cabin for three nights and had a great time. The spot is tucked nicely into the woods, far enough from the main road to feel private. There’s a small road off to the right, but the sound of the creek next to the cabin easily masks any passing cars. The place had everything we needed. There’s a full setup for cooking, a fridge and freezer, and a futon. The futon mattress is a little thin though, and you can feel the frame underneath. I brought a tri-fold memory foam topper, which fixed that completely. When the futon is extended, you can fit a twin mattress on the floor beside it, but that’s about the max you’ll get in there comfortably. The outhouse was surprisingly nice, with no strong odor. The whole property feels peaceful and remote, nestled in the western part of North Carolina. The internet handled work calls fine, and if you need faster speeds, the local library in town has solid high-speed access. Everyone we met was friendly. Dennis and Ashley were great hosts and stayed in touch the whole time. We’ll definitely be coming back. It’s the perfect home base for hiking around western North Carolina.

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Hannah

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hemlock Hill Hideaway

Great stay. Exactly as described. Convenient to Boone.

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Becky

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

My partner and I went for a getaway from the city, and we had a blast! This spot is perfect for getting away from it all and listening to the creek. The bed is comfy, just enough space for you and someone else as well as a fur baby!

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brielley

September 2025

2 nights at Meadowsweet Gardens

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin! The hosts were very welcoming and made us feel right at home. The amenities provided were thoughtful and made our trip even more comfortable. The hot water shower was great, and the clear instructions made it easy to use. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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Ashley

August 2025

1 night at Meadowsweet Gardens

As a solo female traveler I prioritize feeling safe and this place was amazing! Super cute and cozy!

The porch was perfect for the doggies and breakfast!

Katie

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

We brought our two dogs to this lovely forest getaway. There was a road nearby but it was not too loud or disruptive. We felt tucked away in nature. The little AFrame was perfect for the 4 of us and they even provided lots of firewood. We had fun cooking over the fire, resting by the creek, and walking through the land.

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Tucker

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

It was a great place to stay. The cabin was comfortable, and it was close to a lot of great things that we were able to do!

Michelle

July 2025

4 nights at Meadowsweet Gardens

Wizard of Oz cabin was exactly what we needed for a camping getaway with all the amenities you’d need - a warm shower, fire pit, charcoal stove and a clean space with all the basics you need. The cabin was super cute, clean, simple and offered all the right supplies needed for our 5 day camping trip: paper plates, washing tub, sheets, blankets, and lanterns. The location is near new river and we kayaked one day along the river. It’s also close to the blue ridge parkway. The place is right off the road which I didn’t know but the traffic wasn’t terrible. And the place does have a small trail down to a stream with mossy forest floor and ferns. And at night there were lots of fireflies - very magical. I’d definitely book this place again.

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Ben

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

Wonderful stay in a very comfortable place. Everything we needed was right there. The outdoor shower was the highlight for us. We will be returning soon!

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whil

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

Absolutely beautiful view no kitchen but offers a outside grill.. pet friendly very quite and only 2 cabins on site I loved the outside shower.

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Pepper

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

My husband works for fema and was in the area for cleanup and I was wanted to see him for a few days and this cabin was perfect. The price was affordable and it was very cozy. We definitely will stay here again

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Stella

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

We loved our time at the tiny cabin! The quiet area was peaceful! Debra was easy to communicate with!

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Tess

June 2025

With pets

1 night at Meadowsweet Gardens

Super cute and comfortable cottage! The outdoor shower was cool and heated very quickly :)

Amy

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

Site was just as described, truly a special place tucked away near Roan Mtn. The rain against the tin roof was so peaceful. Recommend to anyone looking for a lovely getaway.

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Rena

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Meadowsweet Gardens

The location was peaceful. We really enjoyed the firepit while listening to the creek nearby. The trail was a nice little feature with lovely foliage and flowers. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Instructions for the shower were easy to follow and the water was nice and hot. Got to meet Ken and he was very personable and welcoming.

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Gisela

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to A Tiny A-Frame 15 acres creek front

Me and my husband needed a get away and Dennis property was exactly what we needed, we were tucked in greenery with a beautiful sounding river. My doggy loved splashing in the river and sniffing around the area, river was nice and cool too, definitely will be coming back.

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Don

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hemlock Hill Hideaway

This is a perfect little getaway in the woods while just a few minutes drive to great restaurants and all the things that Boone has to offer. My Son loved the slide and hammock and my dog Barney met a new friend in Carmel the camp host’s friendly pooch! We will be back 😊