All 21 campgrounds and chains below accept dogs. At most of them a campsite costs $0–$5 per night per dog with a two-dog limit and a 6-ft leash rule — cabins are the catch, running $10–$30 per night per pet where dogs are allowed in them at all. The standouts: 4 Paws Kingdom in North Carolina, built entirely around dogs with seven off-leash parks and a doggie bathhouse, and Normandy Farms in Massachusetts with its 1.5-acre off-leash park and dog wash. At chains like KOA and Jellystone every location sets its own fees and breed rules, so call before you book. See how these rules compare across industries in our pet policy statistics.
Quick picks by situation
- Built for dogs: 4 Paws Kingdom (NC) — seven fenced off-leash parks, agility, lure coursing, doggie bathhouse; up to 4 dogs included.
- Best off-leash dog park: Normandy Farms (MA) — 1.5-acre Freedom Tail Park with agility gear, dog wash, and a separate small-dog area.
- Dog beach: Fort De Soto Park (FL) — fenced dog park plus the county’s only off-leash dog beach right next door.
- No pet fee: Blackwoods at Acadia National Park (ME) and Florida state parks like Hillsborough River — dogs camp free on a 6-ft leash.
- Dogs in cabins: Riverside in Big Sur (CA, $30/night) and Cherry Hill Park (MD, $30/night, select cabins only — call first).
- Wherever you roam: KOA (500+ locations), Jellystone (75+), and Thousand Trails — fees and breed rules vary by location.
✓ Policies verified August 26, 2026 Every row links to its source. Policies change — confirm with the campground before you commit.
| Campground | Deposit / fee | Weight limit | Max pets | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat (NC) | Included for up to 4 dogs; $4/night per extra dog | — | 4 included per site (rate-based), extra dogs $4/night each | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Leash required outside designated off-leash areas; dogs must be indoors overnight and when owners are away | Dog amenities: 7 fenced (4-ft) off-leash dog parks, agility park, hiking trails, doggie bathhouse w/ grooming station, lure coursing (most Saturdays + event weekends, staff-operated, fee for non-scheduled sessions), on-request dog-walking service | Current rabies vaccination required (no titer/vet exemptions accepted; puppies under 4 months need pre-approval); non-dog pets allowed in RVs with prior approval (no barnyard animals); only dogs allowed in off-leash areas/rentals | ||||
| Riverside Campground & Cabins (CA) | $5/night per dog (campsites); $30/night plus tax per dog (cabins/rooms) | — | 2 pets per site, cabin, or room | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Leash required at all times; pets may not be left unattended | Owners must clean up after pets; cabin guests must sign a pet owner agreement; pets not allowed in the Studio Cabin | ||||
| Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown (UT) | No additional fee for up to 2 pets ≤35 lbs each (per secondary sources; official site blocked WAF 403 on direct fetch) | 35 lbs per pet (secondary source) | 2 pets, ≤35 lbs each (per secondary source) | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: Not stated (chain baseline elsewhere excludes aggressive breeds/Pit Bulls/Rottweilers at some locations - varies by property) Conditions: Leash: Leash required outside RV; pets may not be left unattended even if restrained | Dog amenities: Fenced off-leash pet area with waste station | Cabins are NOT pet friendly (site/RV only); vaccination records required; each Sun Outdoors location sets its own specific rules within the corporate baseline | ||||
| Sagadahoc Bay Campground (ME) | 2 pets included in site rate; $10/day per additional pet (sites); $10/day per dog, max 2 (cabins) | — | 2 pets per site without campground approval; max 2 dogs in cabins | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Must be kept on a short leash when walking; never left unattended | Proof of current rabies vaccination required at check-in; pets prohibited in bathrooms (Maine state law); disruptive pets may be removed, owner liable; visiting/day guests may not bring pets; cabins require $100 refundable deposit | ||||
| Sun Retreats Texas Hill Country (TX) | $50 per reservation (max 2 pets); $50 non-refundable fee/reservation for cottage rentals with pet (per secondary sources; official site blocked WAF 403) | — | 2 pets per reservation | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: Certain breed restrictions may apply (unspecified) per secondary source Conditions: Leash: Leash required outside RV; no pet left unattended outside RV even if restrained | Dog amenities: Fenced-in dog park area with shade and seating | Must confirm pet with resort prior to check-in; undeclared pet triggers minimum $250 cleaning fee; rules vary by Sun Outdoors/Sun Retreats property under shared corporate baseline | ||||
| Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains (CO) | $50 per pet, per stay (max 2 dogs); per secondary sources, official site blocked WAF 403 | — | 2 dogs of any size | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: Not stated for this property specifically (cats not allowed at all) Conditions: Leash: Leash required outside RV; no pet left unattended outside RV even if restrained; excessive barking not permitted | Dog amenities: Off-leash dog park area (supervised) | Villas, Airstream Rentals, and Wagons are NOT pet friendly; vaccine records must be available on request; each Sun Outdoors location sets its own rules within the chain's shared baseline | ||||
| Dark Sky RV Campground (UT) | Not stated | — | — | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated (hostile/aggressive/constantly-barking dogs will be asked to leave regardless of breed) Conditions: Leash: Leash required around the grounds; tethered dogs must not be left unattended | Dog amenities: On-site dog park | Good behavior required; official /policies page returned no extractable text on fetch (likely JS-rendered) so details sourced from secondary listings (Campendium/RVezy/Petzooie) referencing the campground's own stated rules | ||||
| Elkamp Eastcreek (WA) | $3.00/night per pet | — | 3 per reservation | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Hand-held leash at all times; not left unattended; no tethering to fixtures/trees/tables/fences | Well-behaved pets only; park may require removal/animal control for dangerous or disruptive pets; visitor (day) pets not permitted | ||||
| Lost River Valley Campground (NH) | $0 at campsites; $20 fee for pets in a cabin | — | 2 per site | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Short leash at all times | No aggression toward people/other animals; not left unattended; owners clean up waste | ||||
| Hillsborough River State Park (FL) | Not stated (Florida state parks generally charge no separate pet fee) | — | — | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: 6-ft hand-held leash required (or otherwise under physical control); tethered pets not left unattended more than 30 minutes | Statewide FL DEP pet policy applies to all state parks; owners must pick up waste; service animals allowed in all visitor areas | ||||
| Knoebels Campground (PA) | Not stated (no fee mentioned) | — | — | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: On leash and under control at all times | Pets never left unattended anywhere on property; banned from all buildings, Crystal Pool (service dogs allowed poolside, not in water), cottages, and Latorre House B&B; owners clean up waste | ||||
| Boulder Creek RV Resort (CA) | Not stated | — | 2 per RV/tent site; 1 per dog-friendly cabin (Cabins 70-71) | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Leashed under owner supervision at all times; not left unattended; kept in RV/tent/cabin overnight | Dog amenities: On-site dog park play area | Noisy/vicious/unruly dogs not allowed; owner liable for damage/injury; must clean up waste | ||||
| Normandy Farms Campground (MA) | Dog park free for guests; Canine Coops (day kennels) $20/day + $20 refundable deposit | — | 3 dogs per guest at one time | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: Voice control in dog park (off-leash); aggressive dogs must be leashed and removed immediately | Dog amenities: 1.5-acre off-leash 'Freedom Tail Park' dog park with agility equipment, dog wash station, drinking fountain, separate small-dog ( | ||||
| Gulf State Park Campground (AL) | Standard sites: none stated beyond normal camping fee; dog-friendly cabins/accommodations: $150 non-refundable pet deposit (differs from other Alapark properties' $30/night) | — | — | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: 6-ft leash or crate required at all times; not left unattended | Dog amenities: Dog Pond at Lake Shelby Picnic Area - off-leash area (8am-sunset), voice control required, leash must be held (not clipped), no choke/prong/spike collars | Pets banned from beaches, bathhouses, pools/swim areas, camp stores, restaurants/food-service areas; current vaccinations required; owner liable for damage; corporate-wide Alapark policy varies pet fee by park | ||||
| Fort De Soto Park Campground (FL) | Not stated (no pet fee listed in official camping info) | — | Not stated on official page (secondary sources say up to 2 dogs) | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: 6-ft leash required outside vehicle/site (per county park rules; not explicit on camping-information page itself) | Dog amenities: Dog park with 2 fenced areas (large/small) near the beach; the county's only off-leash dog beach access is at the adjacent dog park, not the campground itself | Pets restricted to Area 2 (sites 86-164) only; not permitted in other campground loops; dogs must be licensed/vaccinated with tags. Confirm current-year specifics by calling Parks & Conservation Resources (727) 582-2100 as the fetched official page had limited pet detail. | ||||
| Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay (DE) | Varies by accommodation - RV sites reportedly no pet fee; cabin/cottage rentals typically $50-$100 non-refundable fee per reservation (corporate pattern) - could not confirm on-property amount directly (page returned 403 WAF) | — | 2 pets per reservation typical corporate limit (unconfirmed for this specific property) | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated (Sun Outdoors corporate states no breed restrictions) Conditions: Leash: Leash required outside RV/cabin; pets may not be left unattended even if restrained | Dog amenities: Dog park, pet-friendly beach area, dog wash station (chain-wide amenity), pet-friendly common areas (Tiki Bar/camp store per property marketing) | Sun Outdoors is a chain (Sun Communities/Sun RV Resorts); each resort sets its own pet fee/rules. Both sunoutdoors.com property page and FAQ subpage returned HTTP 403 (WAF) on direct fetch - could not verify this property's exact figures on the operator's own site; relying on secondary aggregator (BringFido) and corporate blog/FAQ pattern from | ||||
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (Nationwide) | Varies by location - example locations charge ~$25/night/pet for pet-friendly rentals; many allow leashed pets free at RV/tent sites | Varies by location (some rentals ~25 lbs) | Typically 2 pets per site (varies by location; some franchise sites impose weight limits e.g. under 25 lbs without manager approval) | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: Varies by franchise location - some locations exclude Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers (and mixes); not a universal corporate rule, confirm per-property Conditions: Leash: 6-ft max leash required; pet must not be left unattended at site/cabin | Dog amenities: Many locations offer off-leash dog parks; some have dog-wash stations; varies by property | Jellystone Park is a franchise chain - campjellystone.com is the corporate hub but each of the ~75+ locations sets its own pet fee, breed rules, and amenities on its own subdomain site (e.g. northtexasjellystone.com, jellystonecny.com). No single corporate-wide pet policy page found; figures above are aggregated from individual franchise pages, not one official corporate statement. | ||||
| Blackwoods Campground, Acadia National Park (ME) | $0 - dogs stay free (no pet fee, standard NPS campground fee only) | — | — | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: 6-ft leash required at all times (federal law, per NPS) | Dog amenities: No off-leash dog park/beach; extensive on-leash access to 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads | Pets allowed in Blackwoods, Seawall, and Schoodic Woods campgrounds (not Duck Harbor). Sand Beach off-limits to pets June 15-Sept 8; Echo Lake off-limits May 15-Sept 15; several steep trails closed/not recommended for pets (Precipice, Beehive, Ladder Trail to Dorr, Beech Cliffs, Perpendicular, part of Jordan Cliffs). Must clean up waste; no unattended pets. | ||||
| Cherry Hill Park (MD) | $30/night per pet for cabin and glamping pod stays; not specified for RV sites (implied no fee) | — | Not stated (multiple pets welcomed per policy text, no numeric cap given) | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None stated Conditions: Leash: 6-ft leash required outside vehicle/cabin, except within the fenced-in dog parks | Dog amenities: Fenced-in dog parks (off-leash), grassy pet-relief area, dog walking service (per marketing copy) | Pets allowed only in RV sites, Glamping Pods #108 and #110, and Premium Log Cabins #1,2,4,8,9,10 - NOT allowed in tent sites or any other rental units. Guests must call (877) 411-3436 before booking to confirm pet-friendly unit availability, or risk being turned away/losing deposit. Undisclosed pets in rentals forfeit the full damage deposit. | ||||
| Thousand Trails (Nationwide) | Varies by location - non-refundable pet fee applies to rental units (exact amount not stated on the corporate standards page; secondary sources cite ~$10/night/pet at some properties). Service animals exempt from any fee. | — | Not stated on corporate page (secondary sources cite up to 3 pets per site at some properties) | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: No specific breeds named on corporate page, but resorts may remove any pet deemed 'noisy, aggressive, vicious, unruly or poisonous'; some individual resorts do exclude specific breeds (varies by property) Conditions: Leash: Leash required at all times; pets must never be left unattended | Dog amenities: Not specified corporate-wide; varies by resort - no chain-wide dog park/wash guarantee stated | Corporate page explicitly states: 'Pet policies may vary by campground and resort and are subject to change without notice. To learn about specific pet policies, please contact the campground and resort directly.' Pets must be registered at the office; vaccination records available on request; owner liable for injury/damage. | ||||
| KOA - Kampgrounds of America (Nationwide) | Varies by location and accommodation - no fee typically for tent/RV sites; cabin fees commonly $10-$30/night/pet at individual locations (e.g. $25 Deluxe Cabin / $10 Camping Cabin at one Orlando-area KOA; $15/$30 at an Emmett-area KOA) - not one corporate number | — | Not stated corporate-wide; varies by location | Source ↗ |
| Breed rules: Corporate policy: aggressive/hostile dogs of any breed will be asked to leave; some individual KOA locations additionally exclude specific breeds their insurance flags as higher-risk (commonly cited: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans) - NOT a universal corporate breed ban, varies by franchise location Conditions: Leash: 6-ft max leash required outside owner's vehicle or rental unit | Dog amenities: Varies by location - many KOAs have dog parks; not a guaranteed universal amenity | koa.com/pet-policy/ returned HTTP 403 (WAF/bot block) on direct fetch, so the exact current wording of the corporate page could not be verified live; findings pieced together from search-indexed excerpts of koa.com and individual campground sub-pages (also largely 403'd on direct curl). Each of the 500+ franchise locations sets its own fees/cabin eligibility/breed rules; check the specific KOA location page before booking. | ||||
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Before you book: the 4 things to confirm
Campground pet pages go stale, and at franchised chains the location’s rules beat the corporate page every time. One call saves a ruined trip — ask:
- The fee for your exact stay. Campsite and cabin fees usually differ, and undeclared pets can trigger charges (one Sun Outdoors property lists a $250 minimum cleaning fee).
- Breed and size rules. Individual KOA, Jellystone, and Sun Outdoors locations sometimes restrict breeds their insurer flags, even when corporate doesn’t.
- Where dogs can actually go. State and national parks allow dogs at campsites on a 6-ft leash but often ban them from beaches, pools, and some trails.
- Paperwork. Most require current rabies vaccination; several want the records at check-in.
Service dogs are not pets under the ADA — pet fees and limits don’t legally apply to them.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed at most campgrounds?
Yes — camping is one of the most dog-friendly ways to travel. Every campground in our table accepts dogs, usually up to two per site for $0-$5 a night, on a 6-ft leash. The rules tighten for cabins, pools, beaches, and buildings, and franchised chains set rules per location, so always confirm your exact stay.
What is the most dog-friendly campground in the US?
4 Paws Kingdom in Rutherfordton, North Carolina — it is built around dogs, not just tolerant of them: seven fenced off-leash parks, an agility park, lure coursing, a doggie bathhouse, and up to four dogs included per site. Normandy Farms in Massachusetts is the runner-up with its 1.5-acre off-leash park and dog wash.
What are the typical campground rules for dogs?
The near-universal three: keep your dog on a 6-ft (or shorter) leash outside your site, never leave them unattended, and clean up waste. Most campgrounds also require current rabies vaccination, cap you at two or three dogs, and ban pets from bathhouses, pools, and food areas.
Do KOA campgrounds allow dogs?
Yes — dogs are welcome at KOA tent and RV sites, generally free, on a 6-ft max leash. Cabins are the variable: each of the 500+ locations sets its own cabin pet fee (commonly $10-$30 per night) and some restrict specific breeds, so check your exact KOA before booking.
How can I find dog-friendly hiking near a campground?
Check the land manager, not the campground: national parks like Acadia publish exact dog-allowed trail lists (Acadia has 100 miles of them), and state park sites do the same. Rules differ trail by trail — some ban dogs outright — so look up the trail before you drive out.