The best dog-friendly camping in Tennessee

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Tennessee's best-known college—the University of Tennessee at Knoxville—has a hound dog as its mascot (that's the blue-tick coonhound Smokey). So, it's no surprise that the Volunteer State's rich, diverse outdoors are oftentimes pet-friendly. From the Great Smoky Mountains in the east to the mighty Mississippi River in the west, you'll find a lakeside camping pad, a shady oasis, or an open meadow where you can pitch your tent with your pup. Most Tennessee state parks have trails that welcome exploration with your dog, too. It's worth noting that the Great Smokies do have some restrictions on trails where you can bring dogs, even when they are permitted in national park campgrounds. Don't forget to bring a leash and extra grub for your favorite dog.

95% (13K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Tennessee

3. Critter Camp

91%
(179)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Sevierville, TN
I wanted to let everyone know , we lost our serval, Foose in February, he was 22 years old, he will be missed ... I loved him his whole life. We still have horses and and a few smaller rescues , including 5 dogs. We are in the Heart of it all. Looking for quiet nights and super starry skies? This is the place. We have 1 rescued horses and a donkey. Sugergliders and trained rats from a movie. 5 dogs , 2 house cats. We are located exactly in the middle between Pigeon Forge(with shows and go karts) andTownsend.. with the quiet side of the smokies... tubing, horseback riding, hiking, Cades Cove offers biking and car tours. We are one mile from the foothills parkway entrance and less than 2 miles to a Great Smoky mountains entrance. Our sites offer toilets, potable water and trash disposal. We are pet friendly, and you are permitted to have campfires (outside of any burn ban). We offer animal encounters.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$28
 / night

4. The Bass Pond Full Service RV Sites

92%
(6)
11 sites · RVs · Sweetwater, TN
The Bass Pond has 9 full service 'Big Rig' pull through RV Campsites. Designed for overnight stays to rest while passing through this area. Possible longer stays. Please text the host directly to arrange longer stays. There is a small Pond on site. No fish as yet.. Lots of frogs😉 Picnic tables and park style grills provided In an area adjacent to the campsites. No tables or fire pits at the Sites. Campers are welcome to use their own above ground fire pits and portable tables. There are no public restrooms or showers because the sites were built mainly overnight stays. No laundry facilities. Just 1.2 miles off Exit 60, I-75 north or south These sites are graveled and level, with no trees to avoid or falling leaves or pine needles to clean off! Easy pull-through. No TV or Wi Fi services offered. Up to 40 channels can be received with smart antennae and hot spot reception is excellent. The campsites are pet friendly. However, Pets must be on a maximum 6' leash at all times. Please dispose of your pet's poop immediately. There is a large grassy area to walk your pets and for them to do 'their business'. COST Nightly rentals are $40. Weekly and monthly rates available. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION * Maximum occupancy per site: 1 RV vehicle, 1 car/truck, 4 people. 1 additional vehicle per campsite. *Speed Limit in Campground and Jarrett Lane is 10 MPH. Please obey the speed limit for others' safety.
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night

5. Greeter Falls Campground

98%
(327)
51 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Altamont, TN
Welcome to Greeter Falls Campground! Come to Greeter Falls Campground to Retreat, Relax, Be Refreshed and Get Renewed. Greeter Falls Campground is located less than a half mile from the Greeter Falls Trailhead, adjacent to the Sixteen Thousand Acre Savage Gulf State Park offering over Sixty miles of well-marked trails for every skill level. The Two mile Greeter Falls Trail loop connects you to three awe inspiring waterfalls as well as the nearby Blue Hole swimming area. We offer many recreational options to help you enjoy the area including Primitive Tent spots, Furnished Cabins and Yurts (Military Tents) and RV/Travel Trailer sites (each with electrical and water hook-ups). We offer Seventy campsites: Thirty RV Sites: - Eight Premium RV and Travel Trailer Sites - FHU with Septic and "Pull Thru". - Three Regular Pull-Thru Sites (without Septic) - Seven Regular RV Sites with 30/50 Amp Power and Water Hook-Ups - Seven Back-in FHU RV Sites with Septic connection - Five Small FHU Pull-in Sites with 30 Amp Power *Five of the above RV Sites also have Small Private Dog Parks (call for more info). We also have an RV Dump Station on premises, available 24/7. Twenty Lodging Options: -Six Furnished Cabins: 16' x 16' with 8' x 16' porch. Sleeps Four. Bathroom and Kitchenette. Heat & AC, High-Speed Wi-Fi and Television. -Fourteen Furnished Yurts (Glamping) Sites– on Wooden Platforms with Porches: --- Four 11' x 11' Square Military Style Command Tents --- Ten 16' x 16' Square Military Style Squad Tents Twenty Primitive Tent Sites: - Five Primitive Tent Spots – Solo/Duo - Five Primitive Tent Spots – Group/Family - Ten Primitive Tent Spots - Deluxe Group/Family with Water/Power, (Four on Main Campus, 3 with wooden platforms) Each and every one of our camp sites are unique. So, whether you’re looking for a furnished cabin or yurt or want to find THE perfect RV or tenting site, it’s best to reach out to one of our reservation specialists. They will do their best to match your preferences with one of our available sites. out with any questions you may have, we’ll be happy to • Call: 800-MTN-CAMP (800-686-2267) • Text: 931-800-4376 • Email: Camp@GreeterFalls.com Check Our Camper Reviews.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$36
 / night

Tennessee's best-known college—the University of Tennessee at Knoxville—has a hound dog as its mascot (that's the blue-tick coonhound Smokey). So, it's no surprise that the Volunteer State's rich, diverse outdoors are oftentimes pet-friendly. From the Great Smoky Mountains in the east to the mighty Mississippi River in the west, you'll find a lakeside camping pad, a shady oasis, or an open meadow where you can pitch your tent with your pup. Most Tennessee state parks have trails that welcome exploration with your dog, too. It's worth noting that the Great Smokies do have some restrictions on trails where you can bring dogs, even when they are permitted in national park campgrounds. Don't forget to bring a leash and extra grub for your favorite dog.

95% (13K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Tennessee

3. Critter Camp

91%
(179)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Sevierville, TN
I wanted to let everyone know , we lost our serval, Foose in February, he was 22 years old, he will be missed ... I loved him his whole life. We still have horses and and a few smaller rescues , including 5 dogs. We are in the Heart of it all. Looking for quiet nights and super starry skies? This is the place. We have 1 rescued horses and a donkey. Sugergliders and trained rats from a movie. 5 dogs , 2 house cats. We are located exactly in the middle between Pigeon Forge(with shows and go karts) andTownsend.. with the quiet side of the smokies... tubing, horseback riding, hiking, Cades Cove offers biking and car tours. We are one mile from the foothills parkway entrance and less than 2 miles to a Great Smoky mountains entrance. Our sites offer toilets, potable water and trash disposal. We are pet friendly, and you are permitted to have campfires (outside of any burn ban). We offer animal encounters.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$28
 / night

4. The Bass Pond Full Service RV Sites

92%
(6)
11 sites · RVs · Sweetwater, TN
The Bass Pond has 9 full service 'Big Rig' pull through RV Campsites. Designed for overnight stays to rest while passing through this area. Possible longer stays. Please text the host directly to arrange longer stays. There is a small Pond on site. No fish as yet.. Lots of frogs😉 Picnic tables and park style grills provided In an area adjacent to the campsites. No tables or fire pits at the Sites. Campers are welcome to use their own above ground fire pits and portable tables. There are no public restrooms or showers because the sites were built mainly overnight stays. No laundry facilities. Just 1.2 miles off Exit 60, I-75 north or south These sites are graveled and level, with no trees to avoid or falling leaves or pine needles to clean off! Easy pull-through. No TV or Wi Fi services offered. Up to 40 channels can be received with smart antennae and hot spot reception is excellent. The campsites are pet friendly. However, Pets must be on a maximum 6' leash at all times. Please dispose of your pet's poop immediately. There is a large grassy area to walk your pets and for them to do 'their business'. COST Nightly rentals are $40. Weekly and monthly rates available. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS/INFORMATION * Maximum occupancy per site: 1 RV vehicle, 1 car/truck, 4 people. 1 additional vehicle per campsite. *Speed Limit in Campground and Jarrett Lane is 10 MPH. Please obey the speed limit for others' safety.
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night

5. Greeter Falls Campground

98%
(327)
51 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Altamont, TN
Welcome to Greeter Falls Campground! Come to Greeter Falls Campground to Retreat, Relax, Be Refreshed and Get Renewed. Greeter Falls Campground is located less than a half mile from the Greeter Falls Trailhead, adjacent to the Sixteen Thousand Acre Savage Gulf State Park offering over Sixty miles of well-marked trails for every skill level. The Two mile Greeter Falls Trail loop connects you to three awe inspiring waterfalls as well as the nearby Blue Hole swimming area. We offer many recreational options to help you enjoy the area including Primitive Tent spots, Furnished Cabins and Yurts (Military Tents) and RV/Travel Trailer sites (each with electrical and water hook-ups). We offer Seventy campsites: Thirty RV Sites: - Eight Premium RV and Travel Trailer Sites - FHU with Septic and "Pull Thru". - Three Regular Pull-Thru Sites (without Septic) - Seven Regular RV Sites with 30/50 Amp Power and Water Hook-Ups - Seven Back-in FHU RV Sites with Septic connection - Five Small FHU Pull-in Sites with 30 Amp Power *Five of the above RV Sites also have Small Private Dog Parks (call for more info). We also have an RV Dump Station on premises, available 24/7. Twenty Lodging Options: -Six Furnished Cabins: 16' x 16' with 8' x 16' porch. Sleeps Four. Bathroom and Kitchenette. Heat & AC, High-Speed Wi-Fi and Television. -Fourteen Furnished Yurts (Glamping) Sites– on Wooden Platforms with Porches: --- Four 11' x 11' Square Military Style Command Tents --- Ten 16' x 16' Square Military Style Squad Tents Twenty Primitive Tent Sites: - Five Primitive Tent Spots – Solo/Duo - Five Primitive Tent Spots – Group/Family - Ten Primitive Tent Spots - Deluxe Group/Family with Water/Power, (Four on Main Campus, 3 with wooden platforms) Each and every one of our camp sites are unique. So, whether you’re looking for a furnished cabin or yurt or want to find THE perfect RV or tenting site, it’s best to reach out to one of our reservation specialists. They will do their best to match your preferences with one of our available sites. out with any questions you may have, we’ll be happy to • Call: 800-MTN-CAMP (800-686-2267) • Text: 931-800-4376 • Email: Camp@GreeterFalls.com Check Our Camper Reviews.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$36
 / night

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