The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Sunbright, Tennessee

Bring your pets to Sunbright—this area welcomes four-legged companions with over 850 pet-friendly campsites. Most options let you light a campfire, and you’ll find toilets at plenty of sites, so you’re covered on the basics. Expect average nightly rates around $55, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Hike rolling trails, cool off in swimming holes, and keep your eyes open for deer and wild turkeys. Local favorites include Patrick's Point River Camp (473 reviews), Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground (434 reviews), and Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite (86 reviews). Sunbright’s winding creeks and dense woods mean you and your dog won’t run out of trails or places to explore.

95% (1.7K) • 390 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sunbright

Laurel Creek Campground

1. Laurel Creek Campground

92%

(12)

20mi from Sunbright · 21 sites · Lodging

We have a beautiful, wooded campground with w/e campsites, full hookup, primitive sleeping cabins, 1 bed/1 bath cabins, and a 3 bedroom/2 bath trailer! We have a beautiful inground pool reserved for campers only, two waterfalls on sight, free wifi, and just minutes from both Big South Fork National Recreation Area and Pickett State Forest! We are pet friendly and never charge extra for your furr babies!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$68

/ night

Knoxville Campground

2. Knoxville Campground

94%

(8)

34mi from Sunbright · 51 sites · RVs

Welcome to Knoxville Campground! We are your premier Clinton, Tennessee Campground, family-owned and operated by Kiefer Campgrounds. We are part of a collection of RV parks and campgrounds that spares no expense to ensure your stay with us is nothing less than the BEST! We are conveniently located 10 miles north of Knoxville, TN, off I-75 and we are open year round. We are also a golf cart friendly campground. Give us a call at 217-342-1111 for more details.

Full hookups

from

$58

/ night

Catoosa Camp & Climb-Wartburg, TN

3. Catoosa Camp & Climb-Wartburg, TN

83%

(3)

12mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Tent

Primitive camping site with tent pad, parking spots, shed with charging plugs and limited wifi acess. We also adhere to a diligent pack-in-pack-out, leave no trace presence, and ask all guests to be mindful of their impact as well. We hope you will connect with nature and enjoy this remarkable forest time and time again! Enjoy the local restaurants, breweries, and outdoor activities close by: - Nemo Tunnel .7 miles ∼ 2 mins - Nemo Trailhead & Nemo beach 1.3 miles ∼ 3 mins - Obed wild and Scenic river visitor center 4.6 miles ∼ 9 mins -Mobile Gas/Rocky top Market 4.6 miles ∼ 9 mins - MoCo Brewing Project 4.7 miles ∼ 10 mins - Family dollar & Save A Lot grocery 5 miles ∼ 11 mins - El Patron restaurant 5.8 miles ∼ 12 mins -Partners Pizza 5.9 miles ∼ 12 mins - Frozen Head State park 11 miles ∼ 20 mins - Obed Clear creek river rock climbing 13.7 miles ∼ 22 mins - Lilly Pad Hoppy yard brewery & Lilly bluff out door area 13.9 miles 23 mins.

Campfires

Toilets

from

$10

/ night

Casa Verde

4. Casa Verde

48mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Lodging

This house sits at the front of a private little eco-village, Dharma Village. It’s private, and there are no other houses visible around this rental home. It’s an old home — try as you might, you can’t get the old wood smell completely out — but it’s cozy and quiet. Your only neighbors are pygmy dwarf goats, who are far too busy escaping and causing chaos to care about the affairs of this house, which we call Casa Verde. Much work has been put into this old home, though the porches still need upgrades, and adding a second bathroom is our next goal. It’s just a quick Uber drive to all the fun in Knoxville — 3.2 miles from the Tennessee Theatre. Parking is off-road and abundant, and there’s a fenced-in backyard for pets. A hot tub is on the way, and you can plug in on the property with permission from the owner. We strive to bring affordability and peace into others’ lives and hope it returns to us here in these lovely woods, a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains. New campground construction is underway. Dharma Village is a community that unites humanity with one another and with nature.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$70

/ night

RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

5. RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

100%

(3)

46mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Tent, RV

Peaceful RV Camping Near Norris Lake – 4 Acres of Natural Beauty Looking for a quiet, scenic place to park your RV and enjoy the outdoors? Our 7-acre rural campsite is the perfect getaway! Just 10 minutes from beautiful Norris Lake and 15 minutes from Big Ridge State Park, our location offers the best of East Tennessee’s outdoor adventure. Set in a peaceful, wooded area with wide-open skies and plenty of space, this is a great spot for nature lovers. Whether you’re into kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the fire, there’s something here for everyone. We welcome both short-term and long-term stays. Come unplug, unwind, and enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

Campfires

Potable water

Full hookups

from

$30

/ night

Bring your pets to Sunbright—this area welcomes four-legged companions with over 850 pet-friendly campsites. Most options let you light a campfire, and you’ll find toilets at plenty of sites, so you’re covered on the basics. Expect average nightly rates around $55, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Hike rolling trails, cool off in swimming holes, and keep your eyes open for deer and wild turkeys. Local favorites include Patrick's Point River Camp (473 reviews), Clayton Geneva Memorial Camp Ground (434 reviews), and Breathtaking Waterfall & Campsite (86 reviews). Sunbright’s winding creeks and dense woods mean you and your dog won’t run out of trails or places to explore.

95% (1.7K) • 390 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sunbright

Laurel Creek Campground

1. Laurel Creek Campground

92%

(12)

20mi from Sunbright · 21 sites · Lodging

We have a beautiful, wooded campground with w/e campsites, full hookup, primitive sleeping cabins, 1 bed/1 bath cabins, and a 3 bedroom/2 bath trailer! We have a beautiful inground pool reserved for campers only, two waterfalls on sight, free wifi, and just minutes from both Big South Fork National Recreation Area and Pickett State Forest! We are pet friendly and never charge extra for your furr babies!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$68

/ night

Knoxville Campground

2. Knoxville Campground

94%

(8)

34mi from Sunbright · 51 sites · RVs

Welcome to Knoxville Campground! We are your premier Clinton, Tennessee Campground, family-owned and operated by Kiefer Campgrounds. We are part of a collection of RV parks and campgrounds that spares no expense to ensure your stay with us is nothing less than the BEST! We are conveniently located 10 miles north of Knoxville, TN, off I-75 and we are open year round. We are also a golf cart friendly campground. Give us a call at 217-342-1111 for more details.

Full hookups

from

$58

/ night

Catoosa Camp & Climb-Wartburg, TN

3. Catoosa Camp & Climb-Wartburg, TN

83%

(3)

12mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Tent

Primitive camping site with tent pad, parking spots, shed with charging plugs and limited wifi acess. We also adhere to a diligent pack-in-pack-out, leave no trace presence, and ask all guests to be mindful of their impact as well. We hope you will connect with nature and enjoy this remarkable forest time and time again! Enjoy the local restaurants, breweries, and outdoor activities close by: - Nemo Tunnel .7 miles ∼ 2 mins - Nemo Trailhead & Nemo beach 1.3 miles ∼ 3 mins - Obed wild and Scenic river visitor center 4.6 miles ∼ 9 mins -Mobile Gas/Rocky top Market 4.6 miles ∼ 9 mins - MoCo Brewing Project 4.7 miles ∼ 10 mins - Family dollar & Save A Lot grocery 5 miles ∼ 11 mins - El Patron restaurant 5.8 miles ∼ 12 mins -Partners Pizza 5.9 miles ∼ 12 mins - Frozen Head State park 11 miles ∼ 20 mins - Obed Clear creek river rock climbing 13.7 miles ∼ 22 mins - Lilly Pad Hoppy yard brewery & Lilly bluff out door area 13.9 miles 23 mins.

Campfires

Toilets

from

$10

/ night

Casa Verde

4. Casa Verde

48mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Lodging

This house sits at the front of a private little eco-village, Dharma Village. It’s private, and there are no other houses visible around this rental home. It’s an old home — try as you might, you can’t get the old wood smell completely out — but it’s cozy and quiet. Your only neighbors are pygmy dwarf goats, who are far too busy escaping and causing chaos to care about the affairs of this house, which we call Casa Verde. Much work has been put into this old home, though the porches still need upgrades, and adding a second bathroom is our next goal. It’s just a quick Uber drive to all the fun in Knoxville — 3.2 miles from the Tennessee Theatre. Parking is off-road and abundant, and there’s a fenced-in backyard for pets. A hot tub is on the way, and you can plug in on the property with permission from the owner. We strive to bring affordability and peace into others’ lives and hope it returns to us here in these lovely woods, a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains. New campground construction is underway. Dharma Village is a community that unites humanity with one another and with nature.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$70

/ night

RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

5. RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

100%

(3)

46mi from Sunbright · 1 site · Tent, RV

Peaceful RV Camping Near Norris Lake – 4 Acres of Natural Beauty Looking for a quiet, scenic place to park your RV and enjoy the outdoors? Our 7-acre rural campsite is the perfect getaway! Just 10 minutes from beautiful Norris Lake and 15 minutes from Big Ridge State Park, our location offers the best of East Tennessee’s outdoor adventure. Set in a peaceful, wooded area with wide-open skies and plenty of space, this is a great spot for nature lovers. Whether you’re into kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing by the fire, there’s something here for everyone. We welcome both short-term and long-term stays. Come unplug, unwind, and enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

Campfires

Potable water

Full hookups

from

$30

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Kathy

August 2025

31 ft Class C

Group trip

1 night at Knoxville Campground

Really practical for interstate 40. Nice pool And games room. Clean facilities and nice area with tables

L

Laiken

July 2025

37 ft travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

On the start to a grand adventure with this trip planned as a simple lay over between jobs, the motor blew in our truck. To be welcomed by such a great host under our circumstances was a blessing. Her husband was wonderful moving our rig from the tow truck to the space while we were immobilized. We've had to reserve again, as we're playing day by day on our truck in the shop and they've been exceptionally kind. I'd recommend to anyone!!!!

K

Katherine

June 2025

50 ft travel trailer

With kids

7 nights at RV Camp Sites At Valley Bluff

It's so quiet! Nice large yard. Country setting. Very few neighbors

Kirsten

April 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Knoxville Campground

The Kiefer Campground (Knoxville Campground) was a terrific location. Clinton is a great town itself, but we were also only 20 minutes from Knoxville. The campground was well organized, had lots of great recreational options (pool, volleyball, kids playground), and lots of places to walk our pups, other than the enclosed dog area. The location was far enough from the road to be quiet, but easy to get back on the highway. We would definitely stay here again when we go back to the Knoxville area.