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Four Paws Kingdom Campground

4.7 (34 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tony R.

So , we don't have a pet, but it's a half hour from home. Most of the sites are shaded. Some sites are level, some not so much. Our " patio area" next to camper was sloped so bad, I couldn't put chairs in certain positions. Luckily we had room behind camper to put the picnic table. It was so peaceful without kids screaming and yelling. A couple barking dogs once in a while but the owners were quick to Shoah them. I'd rather hear a dog than screaming kids anyway. There's not much to do if you don't have a dog but plenty of activities with them. Plenty of fenced parks . Even have training classes. Sometimes on weekends, there is special events. We will be regulars for quick weekends because we're so close.

Relaxing in our own little fenced in area next to rv. 4 Paws thought of everything!

I'm in awe of this rv park! They truly cater to our dogs. We've been traveling one month and this is the only park with safe dog parks where my little can't escape from underneath the fences. We're hoping to return next year and stay at least a week! Oh, and they have events for humans too.

Having fun getting muddy in the pond.
John M.

We absolutely loved our time at Four Paws. Being in education, we planned our Spring Break around a trip to Rutherfordton. We were so excited to take our two cocker spaniels down for the week. We stayed from Saturday to Saturday. We arrived on the day before Easter. We received an email earlier in the week saying they were serving Easter dinner of Saturday evening. We could choose a time in which it would be delivered to your campsite. Due to COVID, they didn't eat as a large campground. We timed it to have our dinner delivered right as we were finishing setting up. We hate to cook after long travel days, so the Ham, green beans, sweet potato casserole and banana pudding were much appreciated. Now let's get to the park... It is well off I-40, but I wouldn't consider it a bad drive with you RV. Pulling in there are about 40ish sites. Those include RV, rental RVs, cabins, and yurts. The campground is long and narrow, but still has everything you need. The bathrooms, laundry room, and dog wash were all clean. They had grooming tables outside as well. All of the sites are full hook up, there is no dump station. Sites range from fully enclosed (meaning you have a fence/gate around your RV which allows for plenty of off leash space to normal sites with a small fenced area. Dog amenities... There is an agility park, small dog park, large dog park, a private park if your pup needs some alone time (with you), ball park, game park which houses the lure course, and the pond park (my dogs' favorite). All are fully enclosed. Everything was well taken care of. Paul and Gabi the new owners are giving the campground the loving touch it deserves. Other stuff... Location wise, we spent time at Chimney Rock, Asheville, and Hendersonville. We went into the town of Rutherfordton which was cute. The market downtown has great sandwiches! We are ready to book our trip for next year as soon as they open up reservations. The dogs can't wait to get back.

Jennifer T.

1st time at this site and will not be our last. Welcomed with friendly greetings and showed right away to our site. We splurged with a premium deluxe site which is a deck attached to a fenced in yard you can set up your rv right next to it. From the dog ponds, multiple dog parks and agility course everything was clean and full stocked with doggy poop bags & water bowls with fresh water supply. They have a bath house for the pups as well as a grooming spot. They are tons of things to do with you and your fur pups! Even sometimes a trainer that comes in. If you need it for you and your pup they have it. If your a dog lover and just want to get away this is a perfect spot. They have cabins, yurts and spots for RVs/motor homes. Will definitely be back it's a hidden gem. Tip: no kids allowed this is only adults and dogs.

Mike H.

First time visit to the campground, and not our last! After browsing nearby campgrounds, this ones name stood out, so I clicked on it for details. I was intrigued by the 18+ and that they catered to dogs. We did not book reservations online, instead just dropping by unannounced. Another couple was checking out when I went into the office and they said this was the best place to stay at, especially with dogs. After two days here, I gotta agree. The campground is probably the cleanest I've stayed at. And other than a few dogs barking now and again, it's one of the quietest...no kids screaming for their mom that won't pay attention. We stayed in a pull through spot with a fenced yard on our site. Next time we will stay in one the has the fenced yard as well as a deck...looks like it would be worth the extra few dollars. For our small pups, their is a 30lb and under dog park. Plus an agility park, large dog park, ball pit area...yes, just like kids play in a Chuck E. Cheese, a pond (a little muddy, but they have a cleaning station for that). For the humans the dogs bring with them, their are showers, bathrooms, laundry, and lots of shade. Did your dog forget to bring something, the office doubles as a store loaded with just about anything they need...even some stuff for the humans as well. I wish I could find more campgrounds like this one. Most "dog friendly" campgrounds accept dogs, and maybe have a run for them, but nothing more. This place is like an amusement park for dogs. From what another camper told us, this is not the same campground from a few years back. The new owners have taken pride in it and are continually improving it. We meet them tonight, and even though they had their hands full, they stopped and chatted with us for a while. Very nice to speak with and you could tell they were very pleased with what they have here...

Ted H.

We stayed at Four Paws Kingdom for one month in a 41 foot motorhome September into October. The Cons and Pros I will start with the Cons since I think they outweigh the Pros. Cons: We were in site number 26 and had way too many leaves, nuts, sap and just dirt falling on the roof of our coach. Also the squirrels eating nuts in the tree and also on top of the roof, leaving nut shells all over the roof. The roof looked like we had not cleaned it for years. The coach was just 5 months old and had just cleaned it before we got here. We had ask to be moved because of this but were told that they could not do it for us. We were also willing to go down from the deluxe with deck and fenced in area to just a fenced in area. When we arrived we asked if we could wash the RV since we are full timers and here for one month and they told us that they had a problem with one of their wells, but it was now fixed and would let us know when we could was it when the park was not that busy. Online it does not say anything about washing your RV (that I could find) but on the map they give you at check-in says that you can't wash car or RV, so I was happy when they told me that I would be able to. With a week left of my stay, I asked if I would be able to wash it this week since they were not even 20% full, as it looked to me. I was told that they did not want me to wash it since it will affect the water pressure for the other campers. This did not make sense to me since they were not even 50 percent full. What happens when they are full. I think that I use more water flushing out my black tank than I do washing my RV. The other reason she gave was that the site gets muddy but that seamed like an after thought. As I stated above the site was heavily covered with trees that made the inside of the coach dark even during the day. There are other sites that do have less tree coverage but most of them have some coverage but I think this one was the worst. This site could be a good site in the summer but not sure what it would be like. One of our neighbors had told us that two of their three dogs were stung by bees in the main dog park. We used the private dog park and the pond park most of the time. I do not think I would come back here if it takes too much time to clean the roof. There is an app that they have where you can see what is going on at the campground. We did not find out about it until two and half weeks into our stay. The Pros: The owners are nice and even trimmed some limbs that were close to our slide. The is a great place for your dogs with all of the different parks. Our dogs loved it. Dog bath area was very clean Campground it very nice but too many trees for me without being able to wash the roof. I think that if I was allow to wash the roof a couple of times during my stay I might feel different about all the trees. It was hot during our stays so the trees did cool it down. If you're staying for a short time might be worth it. It is a gated campground and you will need a passcode later at night. P.S. Took me 3 days to clean the roof.

Relaxing by the pond.
Jennie B.

If you like to travel with your dog, I literally can't imagine a better place to go than Four Paws. My husband and I just spent last weekend at a cabin there and it was paradise for both dogs and their owners. The adults-only (yay!) campground is located pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but it is a wonderful escape to just spend time with your furry companions. It is dog friendly from start to finish-- I never had to worry about my dogs barking and bothering other people. The grounds are beautiful-- there are multiple dog parks to choose from and all of the facilities are clean. Our favorite dog parks were the two around the pond where you could just relax while your dogs played in the water. The cabin was simple, affordable, and nice and clean. It's not a luxury space, but that's not what you are there for. We really enjoyed that the cabin was fenced so that we could sit outside while the dogs were able to run around and that the cabin had a grill. The thing that really sets Four Paws apart is the programming. Every night of the weekend included events to socialize both dogs and people. Friday night we had a welcome happy hour and Saturday was a potluck dinner followed by an awesome band (and you could hear the band from the dog park!) I will say that my husband and I were on the younger end of the age spectrum of visitors-- the majority of the people staying there were retired couples who travel the country in their RV-- but that didn't matter. Everyone was super friendly and we felt extremely welcome. The owners go above and beyond to make sure that everyone is having a good time. While the area is somewhat secluded, you can easily get to Lake Lure in 20 minutes or Chimmney Rock in 30. We spent a day in Chimmney Rock and had a really good time. I wish that there were more places like Four Paws that cater to dog-centric vacations. We are already planning our next trip to Four Paws and can't wait to return.

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Best place ever for camping with your dogs! Individual fenced yards available at most sites. Full hookups, many large fenced play yards for your dogs. Great staff, very clean.

Harvey is cooling off in the pond.
Jon P.

This campground is a dog and owner's paradise. The facilities are spotless and the staff are friendly and helpful. They've thought about everything right down to the dog bathhouse. We're really enjoying our stay and will be coming back!

Beautiful artwork by the owner featuring her corgis

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