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The best dog-friendly RV sites near Pigeon Forge
97% (7.7K) • 517 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pigeon Forge
Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
1. Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
100%
(10)
27mi from Pigeon Forge · 32 sites · RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
No matter the weather, no matter the time of year, here at Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins, a perfect relaxing stay is what we are all about. Enjoy a picturesque creekside retreat in Cherokee, NC, the hub of activity for Western North Carolina in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our full-hookup campsites and vacation log cabins feature just exactly what you need to get away and have some fun. Explore our peaceful setting and convenient amenities designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
*We are open May-October for stays in the campground, and year-round for the cabins and campsite #19.
If traveling West from I-40, we recommend taking Hwy 74 through Waynesville and Sylva to Cherokee for the best roads.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Turkey Creek Campground
2. Turkey Creek Campground
100%
(14)
29mi from Pigeon Forge · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just a short drive from Bryson City in Western North Carolina, Turkey Creek Campground is the perfect staging ground for all your Smoky Mountain adventures. Our quiet, family-friendly campground is located just minutes from the Tsali Mountain Bike Trails, the Nantahala River and Outdoor Center, and the Appalachian Trail. The camp is located just steps from Fontana Lake where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, paddle-boarding or just leisurely enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. When the sun goes down, the fireflies come alive and are only outshined by the beautiful night sky views.
Our campground features generous and well-groomed tent pads, 20/30 and 50 amp power connections (full hookup available), freshwater access at every site, picnic tables and fire rings. If you’re traveling in a van, RV or pulling a trailer, we have options for all our guests. Our bathhouse and laundry facilities are impeccable and we have an elevated deck area that overlooks the camp and is perfect for gatherings or just sitting in a rocking chair enjoying a good book. If you really must be productive or keep yourself connected to the outside world, we have fast, reliable high-speed WiFi available throughout the camp.
Consistently voted one of the “Top 10 Best Campgrounds”, come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Turkey Creek Campground.
For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 828-307-3077.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary
3. Indigo Eagle Sanctuary
91%
(384)
32mi from Pigeon Forge · 28 sites · Tents, RVs
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary is an incredible place to experience the abundance of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Sanctuary features two main areas: Mountain Tops, or Creekside sites.
Immerse yourself in beauty and adventure, with waterfalls, a rushing creek, fishing, and camping.
Our creek properties include the Creekside Cabin, and Waterfall Haven (multiple camping site options, with their own areas by the creek). Guests have room to explore the mossy wonderland along Hornbuckle Creek, take a dip in a swimming hole, take an adventure and follow a rough trail (at your own risk) to another waterfall, accessed across the creek, or just kick back and relax.
(Note to guests: Trail has not been maintained since last year. Go at your own risk.)
Our mountaintop options include Eagle’s Nest and Songbird Campsites. These two sites provide breathtaking, long-range mountain views and epic sunsets. They are great for quick get-aways, with ease of access to main roads/highways.
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary Sites are located within a few miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Reservation (museum, shops, dining) and Maggie Valley, a quaint mountain town with more shops, food, and entertainment. Nearest grocery stores are Ingles in Waynesville, or Food Lion in Cherokee. The popular Asheville is about a 50minute drive from our Sanctuary. Plenty to explore here, while being able to unplug and unwind.
*Disclaimer
The creekside camping involves a road that will require vehicle clearance in order to access campsites. 4wd is not required but adequate vehicle clearance will be necessary as we have received damages from storms.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$45
/ night
Nantahala Ridge Campground
4. Nantahala Ridge Campground
95%
(10)
32mi from Pigeon Forge · 5 sites
Experience the ultimate mountain adventure with our full hookup RV sites (50/30/20 amp, water, septic, high speed wifi, picnic table, fire ring included). Nestled in a scenic mountain location, our spacious sites offer a private outdoor space for the ultimate scenic mountain experience. Our sites come complete with a picnic area and fire pit, perfect for evenings under the stars. Minutes from Nantahala Outdoor Center, Appalachian Trail, Bryson City, and Cherokee.
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Martin's Nest Nantahala
5. Martin's Nest Nantahala
100%
(68)
33mi from Pigeon Forge · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
The creek in front of the property is available for use. Great for soaking when the weather gets hot and it's shallow enough to just bring a folding chair. Fish? Yes, there are some trout in there. Flies work best. Got kids? Build a dam! Go for a creek walk! Great hiking at the end of Wesser Creek Road. There is a trail by the creek and a fire tower with great view about 4.5 miles up that trail. Water source (spring) is available at the top. Follow the blue blaze. The white blazes at the top tell you you're on the Appalachian Trail. Take a side hike to Maine!
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is just down the road on 19/74. Rafting, zip lines, a ropes course, mountain biking... good food by the river, a bar, public restrooms... the works. They often have music by the river on the weekends.
This land was once a hillside farm, after it was first logged early in the last century. They used to grow corn all over the hillside, then let the cows up there to graze and eat up the stalks. If you look closely, you might find some barbed wire in an old oak here and there.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$44
/ night
97% (7.7K) • 517 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pigeon Forge
Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
1. Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
100%
(10)
27mi from Pigeon Forge · 32 sites · RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins
No matter the weather, no matter the time of year, here at Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins, a perfect relaxing stay is what we are all about. Enjoy a picturesque creekside retreat in Cherokee, NC, the hub of activity for Western North Carolina in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our full-hookup campsites and vacation log cabins feature just exactly what you need to get away and have some fun. Explore our peaceful setting and convenient amenities designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
*We are open May-October for stays in the campground, and year-round for the cabins and campsite #19.
If traveling West from I-40, we recommend taking Hwy 74 through Waynesville and Sylva to Cherokee for the best roads.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Turkey Creek Campground
2. Turkey Creek Campground
100%
(14)
29mi from Pigeon Forge · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just a short drive from Bryson City in Western North Carolina, Turkey Creek Campground is the perfect staging ground for all your Smoky Mountain adventures. Our quiet, family-friendly campground is located just minutes from the Tsali Mountain Bike Trails, the Nantahala River and Outdoor Center, and the Appalachian Trail. The camp is located just steps from Fontana Lake where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, paddle-boarding or just leisurely enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. When the sun goes down, the fireflies come alive and are only outshined by the beautiful night sky views.
Our campground features generous and well-groomed tent pads, 20/30 and 50 amp power connections (full hookup available), freshwater access at every site, picnic tables and fire rings. If you’re traveling in a van, RV or pulling a trailer, we have options for all our guests. Our bathhouse and laundry facilities are impeccable and we have an elevated deck area that overlooks the camp and is perfect for gatherings or just sitting in a rocking chair enjoying a good book. If you really must be productive or keep yourself connected to the outside world, we have fast, reliable high-speed WiFi available throughout the camp.
Consistently voted one of the “Top 10 Best Campgrounds”, come see what it’s like to be treated like family at Turkey Creek Campground.
For more camping options - including group reservations - please call 828-307-3077.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary
3. Indigo Eagle Sanctuary
91%
(384)
32mi from Pigeon Forge · 28 sites · Tents, RVs
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary is an incredible place to experience the abundance of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Sanctuary features two main areas: Mountain Tops, or Creekside sites.
Immerse yourself in beauty and adventure, with waterfalls, a rushing creek, fishing, and camping.
Our creek properties include the Creekside Cabin, and Waterfall Haven (multiple camping site options, with their own areas by the creek). Guests have room to explore the mossy wonderland along Hornbuckle Creek, take a dip in a swimming hole, take an adventure and follow a rough trail (at your own risk) to another waterfall, accessed across the creek, or just kick back and relax.
(Note to guests: Trail has not been maintained since last year. Go at your own risk.)
Our mountaintop options include Eagle’s Nest and Songbird Campsites. These two sites provide breathtaking, long-range mountain views and epic sunsets. They are great for quick get-aways, with ease of access to main roads/highways.
Indigo Eagle Sanctuary Sites are located within a few miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Reservation (museum, shops, dining) and Maggie Valley, a quaint mountain town with more shops, food, and entertainment. Nearest grocery stores are Ingles in Waynesville, or Food Lion in Cherokee. The popular Asheville is about a 50minute drive from our Sanctuary. Plenty to explore here, while being able to unplug and unwind.
*Disclaimer
The creekside camping involves a road that will require vehicle clearance in order to access campsites. 4wd is not required but adequate vehicle clearance will be necessary as we have received damages from storms.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$45
/ night
Nantahala Ridge Campground
4. Nantahala Ridge Campground
95%
(10)
32mi from Pigeon Forge · 5 sites
Experience the ultimate mountain adventure with our full hookup RV sites (50/30/20 amp, water, septic, high speed wifi, picnic table, fire ring included). Nestled in a scenic mountain location, our spacious sites offer a private outdoor space for the ultimate scenic mountain experience. Our sites come complete with a picnic area and fire pit, perfect for evenings under the stars. Minutes from Nantahala Outdoor Center, Appalachian Trail, Bryson City, and Cherokee.
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Martin's Nest Nantahala
5. Martin's Nest Nantahala
100%
(68)
33mi from Pigeon Forge · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
The creek in front of the property is available for use. Great for soaking when the weather gets hot and it's shallow enough to just bring a folding chair. Fish? Yes, there are some trout in there. Flies work best. Got kids? Build a dam! Go for a creek walk! Great hiking at the end of Wesser Creek Road. There is a trail by the creek and a fire tower with great view about 4.5 miles up that trail. Water source (spring) is available at the top. Follow the blue blaze. The white blazes at the top tell you you're on the Appalachian Trail. Take a side hike to Maine!
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is just down the road on 19/74. Rafting, zip lines, a ropes course, mountain biking... good food by the river, a bar, public restrooms... the works. They often have music by the river on the weekends.
This land was once a hillside farm, after it was first logged early in the last century. They used to grow corn all over the hillside, then let the cows up there to graze and eat up the stalks. If you look closely, you might find some barbed wire in an old oak here and there.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$44
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Nathan
January 2026
Tent
Great views and secluded, Apple Maps will get you turned around though stick with Google Maps.
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Dale
October 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
Had a great stay at Turkey Creek Campground in October 2025 to see the leaves change in the mountains. It was the cleanest Campground we've ever stayed at, the bathrooms were impeccable. There's not much of a creek, but it is pretty close to some fantastic Rivers. Rick is an outstanding host, we had forgot our water hose, and he longest one no questions asked. Will definitely be staying there again five stars
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Jessica
October 2025
Tent
We had no issues booking this campsite last minute, and while there was no communication from the owner during our stay, everything went smoothly and we had an amazing weekend. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so be sure to follow the directions provided in your booking. The site itself is large, private, and offers a breathtaking view of the smoky mountains. Since it faces west, the sunsets are absolutely phenomenal! The campsite includes a fire pit, a wooden swing, a large teepee structure, and a small toilet shed — all decently maintained. We didn’t see any bears during our stay, but we did hang our food in a nearby tree just to be safe. Overall, it was a peaceful and scenic getaway — we’d definitely stay here again and have already been recommending it to friends!
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Dave and Cindy
September 2025
19 ft travel trailer
Beautiful site with top-notch amenities!! But even better than that was the host. We needed special accommodations, and they didn't hesitate to help. We will definitely be back!
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Amanda
May 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
My husband and I had a great time RV camping at Turkey Creek. The sites were amply sized and tree covered. Rick, the host, was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely return to Turkey Creek!
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Kelly
May 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved our stay at Turkey Creek! The amenities and amazing hospitality provided by Rick were top notch! Rick checked on us every day to make sure we had what we needed and even accommodated a move mid-week when our site flooded due to unusual amounts of rain. We loved the proximity to nearby attractions including Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City and both the Fontana Dam and Oconaluftee sides of the Smokies! We were so sad to leave and will definitely return!!
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Sarah
May 2025
30 ft campervan
Turkey Creek campground was wonderful. It’s beautifully landscaped and well kept. The bath houses are truly very clean and comfortable. We had an easy time finding the campground and Rick was wonderful and helpful in every way imaginable. Our camper Van got a leak in the radiator and he was helpful in trying to get us information about mechanics and offering to give us a ride if we needed it. I would definitely come back here again and would recommend to anyone.
The campground is near a beautiful river and lake. They’re hiking and bike trails at the campground. It’s close to Bryson city and Cherokee. There’s also easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Chris
April 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful view windy but awesome highly recommend
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Blake
November 2024
Tent
The site lived up to the hype. We stayed at Eagles Nest #2 and it is a very well kept camp site. The nearby waterfall isn’t a long trail, but it is a fun and moderately challenging trail. If you have small kids or just can’t make the climb then there is an easy overlook to get to. We would absolutely go back to this spot.
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