Dog Friendly RV Parks Near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers many things for visitors to do and see. There are auto touring, bicycling, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking for visitors to do. Things to see in this National Park are waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife. There are also historic buildings that can be explored such as grist mills, outbuildings, churches, barns and houses.

RVers who choose to visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and plan on going to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park will sure have an experience that they will remember. Some of them may even decide to bring along their dog or dogs while they make this trip in the Rv. If this is the case then they will need to be aware of dog friendly RV Parks near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, what they offer and if they have any different rules that may vary from the common rules that pertain to dogs staying with their owners in an RV Park.

Common RV Park Dog Rules

There are several rules that pertain to dogs staying in a RV Park with their owner, even if they are in their owners RV. Most of these common rules are based on the owner being respectful of other RVers in the park as well as their dogs. First it is always best for the dog to be well-behaved. A well-behaved dog is one that is friendly, gets along well with others and barks very little. Second, the owner should be respectful, meaning that they should walk their dog on a leash, clean up after the dog and make sure that the dog does not bother their neighbors or anyone else in the RV Park.

Riveredge RV Park

Riveredge RV Park, located at 4220 Huskey Street, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offers RVers with dogs a place to park their rv while in this area, but, this may be one of the parks that needs to be seen before deciding to stay here. According to many reviews, the RV sites are very close together, making it a little cramped to the point where the RVer may not be able to use their owning because the rv next to them is so close. If the RVer chooses to stay here they will find a heated swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a hot tub, a playground and a restroom with showers. There is also laundry facilities, an arcade, wifi and fishing in the Little Pigeon River. Riveredge RV Park is also on the route of the trolley that runs to all the attractions in the area. For more information on Riveredge RV Park, call 865-453-5813 or go to www.stayriveredge.com.

Foothills RV Park and Cabins

Foothills RV Park and Cabins, located at 4235 Huskey Street, Pigeon Forge, Tn, welcomes RVers with dogs while they are enjoying the activities offered by the Great Smoky Mountain National Park which is only 5 miles away. This RV Park has full hookups with cable and wifi as well as concrete patios, picnic tables and fire rings. On the property there is a laundry facility and a swimming pool. RVers who choose to stay here with their dog should follow all the common rules mentioned above plus the dog can not be left unattended. RVers should also know that there is no pull thru RV sites and this park is only open April through October each year. For more information, call 865-428-3818 or go to www.foothillsrvparkandcabins.com.

Pigeon Forge KOA

Pigeon Forge KOA, located at 3122 Veterans Boulevard, Pigeon Forge, Tn., has an area on the property designated for dog walking and welcomes dogs as long as they are well-behaved. Dog owners who choose to stay at this RV Park should also follow all the common rules so that their stay is enjoyable. If the RVer with a dog does choose to stay here they will have access to full RV hookups and wifi at each RV site as well as a heated pool, hot tub, playground, laundry and game room on the property. For more information or to make reservations at this dog friendly RV Park interested RVers can call 865-453-7903 or they can go to www.pigeonforgekoa.com.

Creekside RV Park

Creekside RV Park, located at 2475 Henderson springs road, Pigeon Forge, Tn, also welcomes those RVers who choose to travel with their dogs as long as the dogs are leash, attended and are cleaned up after. The common rules mentioned earlier in this article should also be followed. RVers and their dogs will find full RV hookups with wifi and cable at each RV site and the RVer will have access to the pool, laundry facility, bathhouse, fishing and a camp store. There is also a Trolley stop at this RV Park.

Eagle's Nest Campground

Eagle's Nest Campground, located at 1111 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., welcomes pets as long as they and their owner carefully follow the common rules mentioned above and the dogs stay out of the pool area and all park buildings. Their owner will be interested in knowing that there is a pool, playground, laundry facility on the premises and that each RV site is level and gravel and has full hookups with cable and wifi. For more information on this dog friendly RV Park, call 865-428-5841 or go to www.eaglesnestcampground.com.

Mill Creek Resort

Mill Creek Resort, located at 449 W. Mill Creek Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., welcomes pets, but they must not be left in the RV park when you leave, they must be taken with you. Also, the common rules mentioned earlier must be followed. RVers will also be interested in knowing that this RV Park offers swimming and wading pools, a recreation and laundry room, clubhouse and campstore. The RV sites have full hookups with 30 amp electrical service and cable. For more information, call 865-428-3498 or go to www.mcresort.com.

Walden's Creek Campground

Walden's Creek Campground, located at 2485 Henderson Springs Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., is one more dog friendly RV Park near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area. RV sites at this park are level and made of gravel, but may be on the smaller size, according to several reviews. They also have full hookups with cable and wifi as well as a concrete patio and picnic table. On the property there is a laundry facility, restrooms with showers and more. The trolley also makes stops at this RV Park. For more information on Walden's Creek Campground, call 865-908-2727 or go to www.waldenscreekcampground.com.

King's Holly Haven RV Park

King's Holly Haven Rv Park, located at 647 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., offers RVers with dogs a place to park the RV while they enjoy what the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has to offer. This Tennessee RV Park has full hookups with cable at each RV site as well as a patio. On the property the RVer will have access to a swimming pool, laundry facility and a playground for the younger RVers. This park is also another place the Trolley stops. For more information on King's Holly Haven RV Park, call 865-453-5352 or go to www.hollyhavenrvpark.com.

Pine Mountain RV Park

Pine Mountain RV Park, located at 411 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., also welcomes RVers with dogs. There are, however, a few rules in addition to the common rules that RVers with dogs must be aware of if they are considering staying here. There rules are a limit of 2 dogs per RV site, no dogs are allowed in any of the park buildings, no dogs can be left outside their RV while their owners are away from the park and no dogs can bark excessively while they are inside the RV when their owners are away from the RV. No dog cages or crates can be put outside the RV either. If the RVer decides that Pine Mountain RV Park is the right park for their stay in the area, they will find both pull-thru and back in RV sites with full hookups including cable and wifi. There is also a picnic table and fire ring at each RV site. On the property, the RVer will have access to a general store, a trolley stop, a snack bar, a laundry facility and a splash pool. For more information, call 877-753-9994 or go to www.pinemountainrvpark.com.

Up The Creek RV Park

Up The Creek RV Park, located at 1919 Little Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., offers its guests an opportunity to camp in their RV with their dog or dogs. This RV park is only seven miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and has RV sites with full hookups that includes cable television and wifi as well as large concrete patios with picnic tables and a fire ring. This park is closed from the first part of January until the middle of March and does not have most of the amenities found at other RV parks in the area. There is no restrooms with showers, no swimming pool or clubhouse but it does have large campsites and beautiful scenery. For more information call 865-453-8474 or go to www.upthecreekrvcamp.com.

Riverbend Campground

Riverbend Campground, located at 2479 Riverbend Loop #1, Pigeon Forge, Tn., welcomes RVers with dogs to park the rv and enjoy all that the area has to offer. There is also an area designating for walking the dog on the property. The RVer will find full hookup RV sites that also have cable and wifi, concrete pads and concrete drives. There are also restrooms with showers, laundry facilities, ice and the RV park is on the Trolley route. For more information, call 865-453-1224 or go to www.riverbendcampground.com.

Clabough Campground

Clabough Campground, located at 405 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., welcomes small dogs with RVers who choose to stay here. There is also full hookups with cable, wifi and picnic table. There is bathhouses, laundry rooms, a game room and two swimming pools on the property. This Rv park is also on the Trolley route. For more information call 865-428-2735 or go to www.claboughcampground.com.

Twin Mountain Outdoor Resort

Twin Mountain Outdoor Resort, located at 304 Day Springs Road, Pigeon Forge, Tn., is also one of the many RV Parks that welcome RVers and their dogs. This RV park on the Trolley route, also has full hookups with wifi, cable, picnic tables and fire rings. There is also a laundry facility, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts. For more information, call 423-453-8181 or go to www.twinmountainrvpark.com.