#1 dog-centric campground in the country according to Travel + Leisure
How to find us
PLEASE NOTE! Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, we strongly recommend planning your trip in advance using online maps! I-40 through the mountains between Tennessee and North Carolina is closed until September 2025.
Directions listed below are "Big Rig" friendly and we strongly encourage you to use our directions
and refrain from using GPS units or online services like Google Maps as they may or may not work correctly
4 PAWS KINGDOM CAMPGROUND AND DOG RETREAT
335 Lazy Creek Dr. - Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-287-7324 - Elevation: 959 ft
I-26W FROM SPARTANBURG/GREENVILLE
After entering North Carolina, take Exit 66 for US-74 East.
Merge onto US-74 East. (20.4 miles)
From US-74 East, exit onto US-74-ALT via Exit 181- toward US-64/FOREST CITY/SPINDALE.
Merge onto US-74 ALT West (7.1 miles). After ~ 5.5 miles, the four lane highway will change to 2 lanes - remain in the right hand lane to stay straight on US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT at stop light onto US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
I-40 WESTBOUND FROM HICKORY/GREENSBORO/RALEIGH
Take exit number 103 (US-64 exit) - toward MORGANTON/ RUTHERFORDTON.
Turn LEFT onto US-64 (31.58 Miles)
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
I-85 SOUTHBOUND FROM CHARLOTTE
Take Exit number 10B towards Kings Mountain / Shelby
Drive on US-74 to Shelby
Stay on US-74 West. (17.81 miles)
Take the US-74-ALT exit- exit number 181- toward US-64/FOREST CITY/SPINDALE.
Merge onto US-74 ALT West (7.1 miles). After ~ 5.5 miles, the four lane highway will change to 2 lanes - remain in the right hand lane to stay straight on US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT at stop light onto US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
HWY 64/74 FROM SHELBY
Take US-74 W. (17.81 miles)
Take the US-74-ALT exit- exit number 181- toward US-64/FOREST CITY/SPINDALE.
Merge onto US-74 ALT West (7.1 miles). After ~ 5.5 miles, the four lane highway will change to 2 lanes - remain in the right hand lane to stay straight on US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT at stop light onto US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
I-26E FROM ASHEVILLE
From I-26 East follow signs to US-74 East (toward Rutherfordton/Columbus)
From US-74 East, exit onto US-74-ALT via Exit 181- toward US-64/FOREST CITY/SPINDALE.
Merge onto US-74 ALT West (7.1 miles). After ~ 5.5 miles, the four lane highway will change to 2 lanes - remain in the right hand lane to stay straight on US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT at stop light onto US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
I-40 EASTBOUND FROM ASHEVILLE
Take the exit number 85 (US-221) - toward MARION/ RUTHERFORDTON.
Turn RIGHT onto US-221.
Exit RIGHT onto US-64/US-74 ALT towards Lake Lure.
Turn RIGHT onto US-64/7US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
I-85 NORTHBOUND TO CHARLOTTE
Merge with I-26 West in Spartanburg - follow signs toward Asheville, NC
From I-26 West take Exit 66 for US-74 East.
Merge onto US-74 East. (20.4 miles)
From US-74 East, exit onto US-74-ALT via Exit 181- toward US-64/FOREST CITY/SPINDALE.
Merge onto US-74 ALT West (7.1 miles). After ~ 5.5 miles, the four lane highway will change to 2 lanes - remain in the right hand lane to stay straight on US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT at stop light onto US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign to remain on US-64/US-74 ALT.
Turn LEFT on Coopers Gap Rd. It is ~ 1 mile after Scoggins Steakhouse and Animal Hospital.
After 3.2 miles, turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
SR 64/74 FROM LAKE LURE/CHIMNEY ROCK
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RVS - VERY CURVY - CARS ONLY
Take US-64 towards Rutherfordton/ Forest City
Turn RIGHT onto Maple Creek Rd.
Take immediate LEFT onto Moss Rd.
Follow Moss Rd. till the end and turn RIGHT onto Coopers Gap Rd.
Follow Coopers Gap Rd. about 1 Mile
Turn RIGHT onto Lazy Creek Dr.
Where Are We Located?
We are located in a remote area of the county in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Given this location, GPS and traditional mapping programs such as Google maps or Mapquest may not be accurate. We encourage you to follow our directions instead.