The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Chattanooga, Tennessee

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience! Whether you're a pet owner looking for the best spots near Chattanooga, Tennessee, or simply seeking an adventure in the great outdoors, we've got you covered. With over 2600 options specifically tailored to accommodate pets in the Chattanooga area, you'll have no shortage of choices. Looking for the top-rated campsites? Check out Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews). You'll find amenities like toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires, along with exciting activities such as climbing, biking, and exploring historic sites. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience! Whether you're a pet owner looking for the best spots near Chattanooga, Tennessee, or simply seeking an adventure in the great outdoors, we've got you covered. With over 2600 options specifically tailored to accommodate pets in the Chattanooga area, you'll have no shortage of choices. Looking for the top-rated campsites? Check out Belle and Beau Acres (305 reviews), The Falls at Sewanee Creek (286 reviews), and Hammock'Sway (220 reviews). You'll find amenities like toilets, pet-friendly policies, and campfires, along with exciting activities such as climbing, biking, and exploring historic sites. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Chattanooga

1. Valley View Campground

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17mi from Chattanooga · 20 sites · RVs

Our campground features: 20 spacious, full-hookup sites, ideal for RVs of all sizes A scenic loop layout with easy-to-access pull-throughs and back-in sites Complimentary Wi-Fi and garbage service. Valley View is close to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Located nearby popular attractions such as Cloudland Canyon, Rock City, and Ruby Falls and the lookout mountain Incline Railway. Valley View is great for weekend adventurers, traveling workers, and long-term guests—especially linemen and contractors looking for a comfortable and convenient place. Each site offers a unique view of local hang gliders who often launch nearby and soar overhead. It’s a favorite for guests who enjoy watching the colorful gliders in flight. PLEASE NOTE: Our campground is conveniently located close to the interstate for easy access and travel. You may hear some highway and occasional train noise during your stay. NO bathhouse on premises

2. Ocoee Ridge Camp

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32mi from Chattanooga · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Campers will experience the natural beauty of everything the Ocoee region has to offer! Campsites atop the ridges near the Cherokee National Forest, Whitewater rafting, skeet shooting, scenic cabins, and much more! We are at the peak of a mountain range that overlooks three states and Sugarloaf, Chillhowee, and Big Frog mountains! With that being said, we have steep gravel roads that do not accompany Class A RVs. Please be aware of your truck, RV, or camper's capabilities while booking. Come be part of the Ocoee Ridge Camp community today!

3. Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

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33mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Lodging

We build from the heart with blue prints and Deer Camp was a thought that started on the back of a receipt and grew into a 12x12 cozy cabin. We have 13 acres and we share with that Deer Camp. Only enough land has been cleared for structures so it's all wooded and every structure was built by us and is unique and one of a kind. We are all excited to offer an RV site to park a camper or pitch a tent if you want to bring a couple of friends. There is a separate charge for this. This site does offer electricity but water and the bathhouse are shared. This site is only offered to your group and there will never be campers in that space while you’re there.

4. Heart within nature

46mi from Chattanooga · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Located in Middle TN within a Short drive to Fall Creek Falls and within a 30 minute drive to 3 different State Parks with waterfalls. We have a heart-shaped pond. (Hence the Name) only for sitting around and enjoying watching the fish and listening to the frogs. No fishing or swimming is allowed. Come Pitch a tent or rent our luxury yurt tent. Hammock camping, IT’s FUN: Let’s be honest We have two full bathrooms, water within the tent area. *NO ELECTRICITY IN THE TENT AREA, ALL SOLAR.

5. Cabin and Barn on 20 Peaceful Acres

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13mi from Chattanooga · 1 site · Lodging

It's like having your own private summer camp! The unfurnished cabin is dry and clean. A huge upgrade from a tent (feel free to pitch your tents if you like)! The bathhouse offers hot showers, a flush toilet, and sink. The open pole barn has a deluxe camping kitchen set up with pots and pans, a propane stove, a coffee maker, and a dishwashing sink. There is also a dining table and chairs. While the property is close and convenient to Chattanooga, once you are enjoying the serene woods, shady trees, starry nights, and quality time with family and friends you will forget all about the city! While there are no full-time residents on the property, there is a small functioning horse farm about 100 yards from the camping area. On most days the owner will stop by to care for the horses, and teach riding lessons.

Public campgrounds near Chattanooga

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Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground

21mi from Chattanooga · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cloudland Canyon State Park

stopped here in 2016 for a quick 1-nighter on the way to NE Tennessee. Great hidden camping area; deep in mosquitos - bring bug spray. Fills up pretty quick too, and the registration box was stuffed.

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The Pocket Recreation Area

35mi from Chattanooga · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Cottonwood Patch Campground

35mi from Chattanooga · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

the GOXPLOR4x4 (GO-X2) and a weekend of good times.

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Lake Conasauga Campground

37mi from Chattanooga · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

The Overlook - a stunning view and fantastic place to get some star gazing in.

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Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground

37mi from Chattanooga · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Katie

3 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Ocoee Ridge Camp

Amazing location. We were a tad worried about getting our 40 foot travel trailer up (and down) the mountain, but it was fine! Such beautiful views!

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Sarah

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

Deer Camp was an absolutely perfect getaway for my husband and I. They had everything we could have thought we would need and many other sweet surprises available to us during our stay. Incredible hospitality, wonderful hosts, 10/10 perfect trip.

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Susan

November 2025

31 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Valley View Campground

We stayed one night at Valley View Campground on our way north to visit our children. We liked the campground so much, we booked two nights on our way back home two weeks later. The location is great, easy to get to, and we loved the long pull through sites. It is obvious the owners love their land and love sharing it with others. We will definitely be staying there again!!

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Michelle

November 2025

3 nights at Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

We loved the whole place and will definitely be back! It was our first time glamping and this property set the bar high!

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Anthony

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

Fantastic view - best of any campground in the past and probably the future! We had a great time talking with our neighbors and making new friends. Great location to launch into hikes, rafting, site seeing. Site has excellent grading and water/power/sewer.

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Dan

November 2025

32 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Valley View Campground

Loved the large sites and the full hook-ups. Close to lots of attractions in the area. Would definitely stay here again when in the area!

On a hiking trail not far from the site! It was the Chattanooga Connector Trail

Melinda

October 2025

With kids

3 nights at Cabin and Barn on 20 Peaceful Acres

We had such a relaxing time! The cabin was perfect for the 5 of us and it had all the amenities we needed. We loved the lights around the campsite, and the kids took over the loft area in the cabin! Having a nice bathroom and the kitchen area just enhanced the stay! The highlight was enjoying the sweet kitties that spent time with us! It was a perfect little getaway!

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Susan

October 2025

31 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Valley View Campground

Clean, new park, convenient location, level pull-thru sites, and quick check-in provided by a nice young man on a golf cart who met us at our site. We liked it so much, we have booked another stay for our return trip to our home in Louisiana.

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Shawn

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

Great little spot for a night away with my 16 year old daughter. I’m a city person so loved that this wasn’t too remote but still private. They have everything you need to cook and relax. The bath house is nice and unique. Really enjoyed our stay and will come for longer next time.

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Alex

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

Awesome spot. View was amazing and the facilities were very nice and well kept. While being secluded up the mountain, there is a Food City and Ace Hardware within 12-15 minutes which came in very handy for a supply run!

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Aaron

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

By far the most beautiful view of any campsite I’ve ever had! Getting to the site was more challenging than I’m used to — he isn’t kidding about 4x4 being strongly suggested, but my Frontier was able to pull my GeoPro up the climbs without problems. The site itself was very level and easy to back into, the the hookups were convenient. Garbage cans are provided. The cabin provides good WiFi. The only negative thing thing I can say about the site is that if you want privacy this might not be your place. The sites are right next to each other, which is in turn next to a cabin. There were two other sites occupied while I was there and everyone was respectful.

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Robin

October 2025

38 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Valley View Campground

We were in town for my daughter's wedding Thank you so much for letting us stay at your Campground very nice great communication with the host good level size full hookup highly recommend and plan on staying here in the future

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David

October 2025

60 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Valley View Campground

Valley View was a pleasure to stay in. Very new large spaces. Easy entry and backing in on the site we stayed on, #10. The only thing to be aware of is the interstate on the back of the campground and railroad across the street. All that said, we will definitely stay again! Nice location as well.

Mitch and Lori took a lot of care in designing this place and it really shows.

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Sam

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glamping at Deer Camp Cabin

Deer Camp is the place to be. It is a place our family loves to go to and never disappoints.

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Bob

October 2025

23 ft Class B

2 nights at Ocoee Ridge Camp

Stunning Ridge- a Great Escape** My wife and I enjoyed a fantastic 2-day stay at Ocoee Ridge Camp's Big Frog RV site in our Sprinter Van. Perched on the ridges of Cherokee National Forest near Old Fort, TN, it offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of mountains and valleys. Booking was seamless online, and the gravel roads were manageable (AWD or 4WD make it easy for larger rigs). The site is spacious with full hookups (20/30/50-amp, water,, very strong WiFi, picnic table, and fire pit. We grilled steaks at sunset, sat by the fire, and woke to magical morning vistas from our van bed. Days were spent hiking and mountain biking the gravel trails then relaxing under the awning; evenings featured epic sunsets and a moonrise highlight. Peaceful, private, and uncrowded with friendly staff. A must for van-lifers in the Southeast— Chris and the entire staff were great!! we'll return soon!

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David

October 2025

31 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Valley View Campground

Our stay great. Stop here over night stay on our way to Tennessee.

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Justice

October 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

One of the best Camp grounds I’ve stayed at! With some amazing views!

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Liberty

October 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

Loved camping here, incredible view. Enjoyed hiking around the property & other nearby areas. Already booked another trip to come back!

J

Justin

September 2025

14 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ocoee Ridge Camp

I stayed here for a long weekend and it was absolutely worth it and I will be back again. The property is amazing and the spots sit above the clouds looking over the Ocoee basin and the mountains. The sites are full hookups which are nice especially in the warmer months. There are only 4 sites and they are a little close so it would be great to reserve them all at once with friends. The owner came by several times to check in but otherwise extremely private! Highly recommend!

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William

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Valley View Campground

Newer park, well maintained. Site 10 has largest campsite of all the back-in sites. Great view over valley!