A very friendly couple own and operate this campground. Dogs are allowed, if the owners are well-behaved. Please pray for rain in their area, the interior road dust was very bad. Looking forward to the next time we are in the area and can stay some more. We camped here in a Motorhome.

If you have a dog, you owe it to them to bring them to this campground. We have a 5 month old puppy who had a blast, she also received excellent training. She loved the off leash areas and getting to meet other dogs. We know we will be back here again. The campground is in a real peaceful setting. The owners have made this a place to return to year after year. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Four Paws continues to be a great quiet campground .Our dogs and ourselves can't get enough of the activities . At the end of each day , our doggies are wiped out from all they do . Humans can participate in weekend activities ( Looking forward to Marguitaville weekend ) . Plenty of sightseeing to do . Highly recommended We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed at a cabin here the weekend of June 15, 2007 for the Margaritaville weekend. The owners Birgit and Meik were very helpful and friendly and gracious enough to let me practice my German on them. The cabin did not have a shower, but the bath house down the road was clean and wonderful with a private shower, toilet and sink all in one room. The cabin had a nice front porch with a gate to contain our dogs. The Island Fest was a lot of fun with games, prizes, a conga line and delicious food. Birgit made tasty alcoholic drinks in a blender (additional charge for drinks) and Meik was a great MC and comedian for the evening. The other campers were very friendly and we met several that return year after year. You need to have a fire ring at your campsite and get a fire permit from the office before you start a fire in the evening. The fenced-in pond was muddy looking but our lab loved swimming in it. We used the hose there to rinse her off when she was finished. There were a lot of nice, small trees planted throughout the campground to create living fences between the camp sites. We found it best to follow the I-26 from Asheville directions listed on their website. Route 74 through Lake Lure has many hilly, windy curves along a river. Brigit is a talented artist and chef and makes dog biscuits, bars of soap, and painted dog plaques. These and other dog and camping items are sold at the checkin/gift shop. Brigit also has painted all the cute signs around the campground. Rutherfordton has a nice, old downtown area with two dog stores that sell treats, leashes, clothing, books, etc. It also has a nice antique store, book store and gift shops. Doc's has delicious homemade ice cream. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.

This is a great park. The owners are super nice. It's for dogs but great for the people who bring them, Yeah, we're going back, already reserved a spot, for Octoberfest. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This was by far our favorite camping experience. Before we left, my husband was wanting to know when we could go back for a week rather than just a weekend. Our dogs had a great time! The campground was imaculate, the planned events were great, and Birgit and Meik (the owners) were friendly, helpful, and very involved in making sure everyone, human and canine, had a good time. It was also a quiet campground with no crying children heard. All in all a great experience and campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park is amazing, at least for dog owners. After 6 weeks on the road, our Welsh Terrier has finally had a good place to exercise! It's great...separate off-leash areas for big versus small dogs, a swimming pond for dogs, several agility areas. I wish there were more parks like this. And it is quiet, primarily because it is not filled with noisy, screaming, fighting children and teenagers (as we have had too much of already on this trip). The restrooms and are indeed spotless (and filled with original dog related art). Thumbs up to Four Paws and the people who run it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Where the dogs have there day... Great spot that is geared for the pets. Huge fenced in areas e.g. 1 acre or such. Ponds and streams for the dogs to cool off and a obstacle course both pro and beginner. Very good management who are more than helpful. Saturday night they had a nice feed for those of us who elected to pay for in advance. It was a nice get together. Dogs pens for both large and small to keep them separate if needed. I liked this place for several reasons, 1 it is only an hour away for us, 2 nice roomy sites, 3 good people, and 4 a place that truly welcomes the pets... Oh, I have 3 dogs! Regards, Lee We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We travel with our 6 agility dogs. We LOVED this place! This is the best campground ever for people with dogs. I read some of the ratings from people with kids and they wanted more for kids to do. Well, this is a campground for people with dogs and for that is is AWESOME!!!! There are plenty of campgrounds geared to kids that are not dog friendly but this is the ONLY campground we have found in the country that is made just for dogs and their people! We loved it! We live 3,000 miles away but will return next year and stay for a month! They have SO much to do for the dogs and the owners, Meik & Birgit, are the nicest people in the world! It is a must go to place if you love your dogs :) Helen King www.jility.com We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a relatively new campground that is geared for dogs, which is a neat idea. We brought our 2 dogs (Cockerpoo and Yorkie) and they had a great time. Although it is great for dogs, kids may be bored. Ours were not, because they like playing with the dogs in the dog runs. Our site was a bit unlevel, but I was able to level our Motorhome without lifting any of the wheels off. Roads to the campground were not too bad and it was pretty easy to get to. The owners were very friendly and helpful with dog advice and training. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Our 5th time here at this campground. Our dog loves it! We stayed over Easter and the dogs had an Easter egg hut Easter morning. The campground has the cleanest restrooms I have ever seen. We fully intend on returning again! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

A great campground. Very well maintained, hosts go out of way to make sure everyone is taken care of. Escorted to site, even trimmed a branch that I thought might catch my roof. Very nice campground, off leash areas for the dog to play. Will return again next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This was our first visit to this campground, but it won't be our last. It's designed for people who have dogs and who like dogs. For that it's really great. For kids this wouldn't be such a great place because there is little for them to do, unless they are also really into dogs. The campground itself is very nice with level gravel sites and roads. Some of the sites are really big. None of them seem to be too close together. The owners, who live on site, are very friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and nice. We definitely plan to go back and take our two Dachshunds again. Highly recommended for dog owners. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I went for two days and stayed two weeks. My little papillon pouted all the way back to Maine when we had to leave! He and I both had the time of our lives. We'll definitely be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is the best CG, and all of the previous glowing reviews are accurate. We recently returned from a week at Four Paws, capped off by the October fest night. The food was spectacular and the games and singing most entertaining. Our dogs love the place and so do we. I hope to go many more times next year, especially since we heard that the ribs were the best this couple had ever had. You can't go wrong with Four Paws. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have camped at this campground multiple times and it is still one of our favorites. The owners are very friendly. The facilities for the dogs are wonderful. We try to stay here two or three times a year. The perfect campground if you love dogs. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The owners were very friendly and came out to meet our dogs after check-in. They showed us to our site and were readily available to assist us. The cable service was a little weak, but you were still able to get the major channels. The Wi-Fi service worked well. Most of the campers, if not all, had dogs which was good for conversation and there is plenty to do with your dogs since there are several dog play areas. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay and would plan on returning again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a very nice park especially if you travel with a dog. We camped with another couple that has a dog and a daughter. There is not allot for kids to do in the campground other than play with the dogs. It needs a sand box play ground for the kids. The owners were very nice and helpful. I asked why they did not have a playground to give the kids something to do and pretty much got the answer that they did not want that they wanted to cater to the dogs rather than the kids. I do not have a problem with that but people who travel with dogs also have kids. We will visit again because its a quick getaway from our home and it is very clean. The bath house is great. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We just returned from a 2-week stay at Four Paws Kingdom in Rutherfordton NC. This is a top-notch facility for those who travel with their dogs. Meik and Birgit (the owners) will treat you as family and offer hospitality like one has never experienced. The campground has several off leash areas for your pups including: large dog park, small dog park, swimming pond, competition agility course, agility fun area and Rally O. A nice hiking trail will really work off yours and your dog’s energy. The pristine bathhouse facility includes a bathing facility for your dogs! Our last weekend was the Margarita Island Fest that included a wonderful dinner and party. Off campground there is a ton of stuff to do. We spent most of our exploring time on the Blue Ridge Parkway! We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is the BEST campground I have ever camped at. I am very satisfied with it and will camp there again! We camped here in a Truck Camper.

Great campground if you're a retired dog owner. But, not conducive to human kids! There is little or nothing for kids to do at this campground. They even have a rule that 'kids under 16 years old cannot leave their campsite without an adult escort'. Do what?! My sons felt like prisoners! They should really post information on their webpage to tell you when you call. The restrooms and showers were ultra-clean. The owners were very nice. The dog training areas were pretty nice. But, the entire campground needed a good weed-eating. Our dogs had a great time. Our sons vowed never to return. We'll go back when the kids are grown and gone. We camped here in a Motorhome.

My husband and I, along with Tater and Chewie our kids, had a wonderful experience at 4 Paws Kingdom. When we first arrived, the owners came out to the car to meet the kids and were so welcoming and friendly. We opted to stay in a cabin since we don't own a camper/trailer. The cabin was perfect for our two night stay. I was amazed at how clean it was, considering that dogs have previously stayed here. The dogs had plenty to do. We went hiking each morning, followed by a swim. After some lunch and a nap (humans too) we went hiking and swimming again. And again in the evening. By nightime the dogs were exhausted. For us humans, we enjoyed grilling out hotdogs and hamburgers, sitting on the front porch, reading, relaxing and a movie on tv at night. Very relaxing! I highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a .

Everything that I came across on my trip to 4 Paws Kingdom was great. I camped there with my 2 dogs. A Toy Chihuahua that is not very friendly with other dogs and a Dauschaund that gets car sick. So it made for a very fun trip down. I live in Richmond, Virginia. It took me approximately 5 hours to get there. Of those 5 hours Mapquest had me go the wrong way twice. Other than me getting temporarilly misplace i had the funnest time there. I at the time was 21 so I was the youngest person there, everyone made me feel at home and i even made friends with 2 people the live in there camper that travel the US that were in there 30's that i wish i had a way to get ahold of. All in all it was a very nice trip. The Showers were clean along with the restrooms. Also because my dog gets carsick i had to wash clothes alot, but I forgot my detergent. The store had a small enough bottle to help me wash clothes. I will gladly go back soon. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.

The personal customer service and attention given by the owners made this one of the most enjoyable trips we have taken. The campground was very well kept and I can only dream of haveing bathrooms as clean at my house as they were there! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I have just come back from the most amazing place - 4 Paws Kingdom Campground. It is a campground designed for pets and their people. You all have got to go! It is perfect for neurotic dog people like us. It is North Carolina - a 5 hour drive - so plan for at least a four day trip from Savannah. It is very much worth the drive. Of course you know me - I didn't drive (I slept the entire way!) But anyway, I would drive knowing what I know now. The cabin was perfect. I have a picture of Gracie perched in her usual spot - my pillow. All of the sites are named for dogs. We stayed at Bella's cabin. Most everyone there were in RVs. (Some of them were REALLY big!!!) They even have satellite TV so you can watch NASCAR, Ronnie Lee. There was even a Jeff Gordon fan there. They had all private baths that were about the size of my guest bath - big! Trouble and Gracie had a ball. Trouble was in heaven in the fenced in pond. He could run and fetch until his heart was content. Gracie ran the perimeter of the pond area trying to get to the ducks until she wore herself out. The play areas for the dogs are safe and secure. (Just ask Gracie - she became the perimeter patrol. She ran the fences looking for birds, lizards, and heaven only knows what else!) If Gracie could not get out of the pond or play areas to get to the ducks, then no one can! There were no snakes, no ant beds, and of course no alligators. It was perfect! They have 2 agility fields - one for playing and one for real agility dogs. Birgit, the lady who owns the campground, competes with her corgi and offers classes. Of course Charles worked Trouble once - just to try out the equipment. There is a rally course and fenced in play areas for big dogs and little dogs. Most everybody brought their dogs to the big play area. The little dogs kept the big ones in check. It was funny to see this little fuzzy dog named Tiffany take off after Trouble just a yapping. Then Lucy, a corgi, kept trying to herd the big dogs as they chased the balls. They have a toy box that Trouble had no problem getting the lid off of. Amazingly, all of the dogs got along. When there was some posturing, Birgit was there to make sure that they were just playing. We were more paranoid that our dogs would not get along than she was. Birgit gives lessons in obedience and helping owners help their dogs. Penny, a rescue, turned out to be Gracie's best friend. Penny was used for temperament testing for pitbulls at a humane society, but after a few introductory lessons, you would have never known that she was once afraid of big dogs. There is one picture of Gracie flopped down on the ground so exhausted from running and playing with Penny that I had to lift her to put her harness on her and then carried her home. She was in her element. They have a web cam set up at the play area so that you can watch from your cabin and know when the others come out to play. After a couple visits to the playground each day, a romp in the pond, a short hike, and a run through the agility course, the babies slept through the night and didn't even flinch at the thunderstorm that came through on Friday. The people are so nice Birgit's's husband, Meik, checks all of the fences and rides his golf cart around to check on everybody multiple times a day. We did not lack for anything. You know that one of my favorite things to do on my days off is nap, well Gracie and I napped but not often. We had too much fun stuff to do. Too many puppies to pet, too many puppy kisses to get. There were two little puppies there - a corgi (Cooper) and a 7 week old rotti (Goose. ) We played pass the puppy a lot. They still had puppy breath! You know that I am not into "games and activities" (that's why your themed birthday party is driving me crazy, Angie!) but I was one of the first to volunteer for BINGO at the potluck dinner. Charles even won BINGO once! Anyway, we had a wonderful time. We are going to work on the schedule so that we can make it back in the fall - hopefully for Octoberfest. With Birgit and Meik being German, they say it is wonderful! Here is the website for 4 paws. It does not do it justice but check it out. You will love it! www.4pawskingdom.com We camped here in a .

This weekend was all about our dogs and this is the most dog friendly campground we have stayed at. There are fenced in play areas, agility courses, a swimming lake, and doggy bath house. For Easter weekend, they even had an Easter egg hunt for the dogs. Of course the hidden eggs contained dog treats. Sometimes you want to kick back and not do much of anything and this place definitely fits the bill because there is not much to do without your dog. They do have fishing and swimming lakes and horse shoe pits but that's about it. And the lake didn't look like something I would want to swim in. It is more a pond with lots of scum and mud shores but the dogs seem to enjoy it. The greatest asset of this campground are the owners. They are extremely hospitable checking often to make sure everything is fine. We had heard they were great cooks so we participated in the German Easter dinner and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent. Bingo was played after dinner as a fund raiser for their charitable organization to help shelters in the area. They also have a small gift shop with some very nice hand crafted dog related items. With a bigger rig, the ride to the campground was a little hairy. The road leading up to the campground is narrow and windy with some shoulder drop offs. Not fun when opposite traffic crosses the double line on curves. The campground is a bit on the rustic side. We had a full hookup, pull-thru site. It was freshly gravelled and fairly level. The owners deserve a 10 rating because of their graciousness but my overall rating is 8 because of the lack of amenities. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This place is truly Disney World to your dog. It doesn't get any better than this for a dog. Swimming lake for you dog, two fenced in areas for the dogs to run; one for large dogs and another for small dogs. The dogs are so well behaved that they all tend to mingle in one park. They have bathing facilities that are spotless for both humans and a separate one for dogs. They have a professional agility course and are in the process of building another. They also have a rally course. As for us humans each site has 50A, water, sewer and cable tv. The campground is equipped with free wi-fi. The owners Meik and Bridget mingle among the guests for as long as time permits. Even if you don't have a dog you will truly enjoy the peaceful existence that this park has to offer. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This was the best camping experience we and our dog have ever had. I agree with all the positive things said by others on this site. To avoid being repetitious, I will just say this: Four Paws is the only place we have ever camped where one of the owners gave us all a hug - including our dog - as we checked out. You truly become part of the family when you camp there, and Meik and Birgit are the reasons. There is no other campground like it. There are no other campground owners like them. If you camp and you have a dog, you need to go. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

I have stayed at this campground 4 times in 2005. The owners go out of their way to make sure you have the best stay possible. Since it is a "dog-dedicated" campground it provides the best for dogs and their owners. There are playgrounds for the dogs as well as trails that you and your dog can walk. The sites are level and the bathhouse is the best I have seen in any campground I have visited. There is always a planned activity at the pavilion every weekend. It is located to so many other attractions. I look forward to many more visits in 2006. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

We love this campground. We were there for Oktoberfest and wow - what a great time. If you have not experienced this cg, then look them up. They offer something every weekend - cooking classes, art classes, food and more. Most cgs are dog tolerant - this one is dog dedicated. We are already looking at next seasons events and planning trips. 2 draw backs for the cg are gravel roads and not a lot of kid stuff. There is a small playground. Lots of stuff to do locally including Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Asheville and the Blue Ridge Pkwy are all with in a 45 mins drive. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We recently spent a week at Four Paws Kingdom, and I wish it had been even longer. It was the first trip in our MH for our 18-month old coonhound. Thank goodness we chose Four Paws for this trip. The CG is the best we’ve ever stayed in and the owners, Miek and Birgit, are so thoughtful and go out of their way to be sure their guests get whatever they need to have a successful stay. We stayed there when they had the Octoberfest evening. The food was spectacular and the singing and dancing were great too. We are very impressed with all aspects of Four Paws and will definitely return next year for an even longer time. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We've just returned from a wonderful trip to Four Paws Kingdom. We were originally camping in Myrtle Beach, but Hurricane Ophelia changed our plans. Meik and Birgit were so accomodating, knowing of our evacuation, and allowing us to arrive VERY late. (After midnight) Our Golden Retriever loved the play area, and even ventured into the swimming pond (he's not a swimmer!)The bathhouse is the nicest we've seen in 14 years of camping! We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay there, and are planning to return next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Off the beaten path. Unique campground catering to dog owners. Clean, quiet with excellent staff. Sites and driveways are gravel. Sites are full or semi shade. Owners served BBQ dinner over Labor Day weekend at the pavalion for a fee. Special playgrounds and pools for pets both large and small. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Four Paws Kingdom in Rutherfordton, NC was a delightful experience for both me and my dogs. It was very clean and I certainly have recommended it to everyone I know since I have returned home. I will continue to vacation there as it is an excellent camp ground. We camped here in a .

Excellent campground! It has the cleanest restrooms and bathhouses I have ever seen. The fields for dogs to run in were in great shape. My only complaint is the dog pond for dogs to swim in. The owners said it was fed by 3 nearby springs, but it was quite muddy and I didn't feel comfortable allowing my dog to swim in it. This is definetely a place you should check out. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

4Paws Kingdom is a very lovely campground. Sites are graveled and very level!! The hosts are excellent. The camp is geared for campers with pets (mainly dogs) but, they do not mind if you come without a pet as we did. The park boasts 2 off leash dog parks, one for the little ones and one for the big ones. Each off leash area is equipped with a doggy cooling off pool, drinking spots and lots of toys. There are areas for the owners to sit and chat while Fido and Spot socialize. The camp also has an agility park, rally park and a swimming pond complete with ducks. For the fisherman in the family (human of course), there is a stocked fishing pond filled with 5 different kinds of fish. One cg host is an artist and has used her talent to decorate the campground so that it is downright welcoming and homey. The camp sites have even been named. There are different activities scheduled on the weekend throughout the year. The weekend we went they had a chili cookoff. Everyone brought in their best chili and we sampled, judged them, and the winner was awarded a lovely prize. Then everybody pigged out on the rest of the chilis until there was none left. Even though we did not need to use the bath house everything else was spotless in the camp that I would be safe to say that it was too. The only thing that I missed having was a fire ring at our site. There was a communal fire ring down in the tenting area, but I don't think that anyone used it while we were there. If you think that since the camp is meant for campers with dogs that it will be noisy and filled with barking canines, you'd be wrong. This was actually one of the quietest campgrounds we've been too. All the dogs were very well behaved and I'm guessing because they had nice areas to run and play they were too tuckered to bark when left in the trailers. If you get a chance to visit this campground, I encourage you to do so. I know that I will return!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This is a delightful campground. It is beautiful and clean. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The park features many activities for our dogs: agility field, fenced play area, rally course, swimming pond, grooming area, and nature trail for walking. We had a wonderful time there and hope to go back soon and often. If you travel with your dogs, this is a place you must see to believe. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This campground and its owners are terrific! The sites are spacious and clean, and the amenities for dogs are generous and well maintained. We enjoyed an Asian dinner thrown by the owner-hosts, who have many years experience in the corporate hospitality world and know how to do things right. Everything here is well thought out. I only wish that insurance rules would allow it to be a bit more child-friendly (no under-18's in tent area with or without parents), but that's not the owners' call. We took our dog here to teach her campground manners before taking her to places where she might be living next to people who don't like dogs. Here, we discovered tolerance and friendly people. I wish all campgrounds were like this one! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Confirming all the good things said in the other reviews; adding that the owners/hosts are expert in making all feel welcome. . . especially the dogs. Will return soon. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is an excellent campground, especially for dog owners. The campground is designed with your dog in mind, from off leash fenced in play areas, to a swimming pond, agility ring, to even a wash room with tubs for your pet. The owners are the nicest we have ever met, and go out of their way to be helpful. Besides the activities for your dog, there are activities planned from art classes and such during day, to cook outs in the evening for all campers. A great place to relax and let your pet have a vacation too. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a great CG especially if you have dogs - sure dogs are welcome else where, but here they are more than welcome. They have 2 off-leash parks, an agility ring and an obedience ring. Plus a fishing pond and a dog/swimming pond (both are spring fed). The bath house is a one of a kind - it's divided up in to separate rooms, all with exterior doors. Inside, there is a commode, shower, and sink with mirror. You have total privacy! But the real jewel of this CG is the owners - they are just great! Activities are planned for every weekend and include art and cooking classes, eat-offs/cook-offs, andn karaoke to name a few. I just can't say enough good things about this CG. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

As full-timers traveling with with a dog, this was probably the ideal campground. Four Paws is the only truely "pet friendly" campground we have ever visited. While many campgrounds list themselves as "pet friendly", they turn out to be, at best, pet tolerant. With 4 Paws, RVers are provided with a park that allows dogs to be dogs. Along with the typical amenities, full-hookups, clean restrooms, etc., there are a number of features specifically geared toward the dog owner. Pet amenities include both large and small dog play areas, the large dog play area is over an acre in size, a large pond for swimming, and a fully equiped agility field. In addition there is a separate "Doggie Bathhouse" to cleanup in after a hard day's play. In addition to the amenities for the "fur kids", the campground's owners make an effort to make everybody feel welcomed. There are informal group gatherings most Saturday nights at the picnic pavillion, special theme weekends including a chili cook-off, international cooking demonstrations, authentic Oktoberfest catered dinner, as well as arts and crafts, and dog training lessons. There are also two rental cabins available. The most telling rating I can give to 4 Paws campground is that we initially intended to stay there 2 weeks and ended up staying over 2 months. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is the perfect campground for people that like to do activities with their dogs. Fenced play areas, agility ring, fenced pond, and hiking trails are the main features. Shower building has a dog bathing room and area for grooming. Campground is brand new so there are a number of minor things not complete yet but they're working hard on it. Owners are very friendly and accomodating. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This campground has just opened and my husband and I went for their very first weekend. We really liked the campground and will be returning. The campground is geared towards pets and there are off leash areas for your dog as well as an off leash pond where the dogs can swim and there also is an agility ring. The owners are super nice and make you feel welcome and comfortable. There are many interesting activities and events scheduled throughout their open season. This is a campground everyone should try. And as I said above, we WILL be returning. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.