Your pup is such a huge part of your family; you could never consider keeping them home when you go camping. Plus, there’s nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with your family and furry friend! We get it.

Campspot has this super handy guide for camping with dogs, which tells you everything you’ll need to know before you embark (see what we did there?) on that camping trip. But if you already know you’re bringing your four-legged friend with you and want to know where to go, we did the work for you. Without further ado, we give you our top five Campspot pet-friendly campgrounds!

1. Sun Outdoors Paso Robles (Paso Robles, CA)

“Built for relaxation”, Sun Outdoors Paso Robles is a 2022 Campspot Awards Winner for Top Campgrounds in the USA. Not only are there dog parks for your canine to enjoy, but there are several dog friendly cabins and campsites at this natural resort . 

Chateau, Chalet, Tuscany, and Stay Well™ cabin rentals are all beautiful options for pet-friendly cottages. Additionally, there are full hookup RV sites for your convenience. With plenty of space and accommodations for your dog, this resort in the Paso Robles wine region is a great choice for any family camping trip.  

2. Kittawa RV Resort (Limoges, ON)

Only a half hour from Toronto, Kittawa RV Resort is a classic RV park with an abundance of pet-friendly sites. Each site contains a picnic table and fire ring, and you can choose between lakeview campsites as well as ones with or without shade. There’s also a dog park for your pup to roam free. If you’re looking for a simple getaway that’s convenient for you and your dog, this is the one! 

3. Verde Ranch RV Resort (Camp Verde, AZ)

Located in central Arizona, Verde Ranch RV Resort is not far from the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and other popular destinations. Besides a 5,000-square-foot dog park, this RV resort even has K9 Corner Sites! These are back-in sites located right next to the dog park, and you receive a complimentary K9 Corner Gift Bag when booking here. 

Not to mention, there are numerous covered sites, pull-through sites, and back-in sites available. Looking to stay somewhere slightly more luxurious? The deluxe cabin is a quaint one-bedroom cabin that happens to be pet-friendly. With these many pet-friendly options to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Verde Ranch. 

4. Carolina Pines RV Resort (Conway, SC)

In addition to being a 2022 Campspot Awards Winner for Top Campgrounds in the USA, Carolina Pines is one of the best RV parks in the Myrtle Beach area. There is no shortage of activities to do there, including letting your pup burn off some energy at the dog park. 

The Carolina Cottages are beautiful cottages to stay at and are dog-friendly. If you’re searching for a more simple campsite for the fam, there are full hookup RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings. You’ll get your perfect Myrtle Beach getaway at this RV resort!    

 5. The Hideaway Retreat (Navarre, FL)

The Hideaway Retreat is perhaps the best spot for dogs on this list, so we saved the best for last! This 2022 Campspot Awards Winner is one of the Top Sites for good reason.

First, it’s all about the vibe. Made to be a vintage-style campground, The Hideaway Retreat “is how camping used to be and how we feel we should be”. It features oak and magnolia shade as well as natural RV sites that give you that “old Florida” feel. You’ll feel right at home with the many options for dog-friendly campsites here. Whether it’s a water view, waterfront, or tent site, you can set up camp with your doggo in mind!

All of our top five pet-friendly campgrounds have dog parks. Yet, The Hideaway Retreat takes the concept of a dog park one step further. Their private beach “Hidden Beach” is also commonly known as “Pooch Beach” - and your fur bud is welcome to enjoy the entire beach with you! 

Often referred to as “Florida’s most relaxing space”, you won’t regret choosing this destination for your dog-friendly camping trip!