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Salt Rock Campground offers both tent and RV sites that accommodate pets across its 71-acre property. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near North Franklin provide options for campers traveling with dogs, including Odetah Camping Resort, Waters Edge Family Campground, and Strawberry Park. Each facility maintains standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed, current on vaccinations, and properly supervised. Most camping areas feature designated pet walking zones and waste disposal stations. The bathrooms at Salt Rock are clean but quite dated, with some campers noting the facilities need maintenance and updating. Despite site proximity concerns at some locations, pets are welcome at all campgrounds with accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and select pet-friendly cabins.
Hiking opportunities along the Shetucket River at Salt Rock Campground provide excellent exercise options for dogs, though owners should be prepared for limited privacy between campsites. Hopeville Pond State Park Campground's trail system connects to adjacent state forest land, creating extended walking routes for visitors with pets. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours, though enforcement varies by location, with some reviews noting noisy weekends at certain facilities. Campers should plan ahead as firewood availability differs between campgrounds, with Salt Rock and Odetah offering bundles for purchase on-site. Several campgrounds including Strawberry Park and Hidden Acres feature seasonal activities and planned events that may affect the camping atmosphere for those seeking quieter experiences with pets. Waters Edge Family Campground provides waterfront sites where dogs can access the shoreline for swimming and cooling off during warmer months.
"Tucked away in the woods I never knew this was there! Beautiful pond and a good mix of seasonal and overnight sites as well as cabins. Plenty of areas to walk our dogs and have them swim."
"We had two sites side by side for our group of 7 and two dogs. The staff will deliver wood right to your site. The only con is the sites are not very private...at all."
"Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park."
"This is our families favorite camping location. On the pond at Waters Edge. When asked where they want to camp my 5 and 7 year old will always respond with Waters Edge."
from $45 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We were close to activities and enjoyed an afternoon tubing down the river. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, but we've seen worse. We enjoyed our time here."
"we had a group from work head out here. we reserved Coyote Run, and had the field to ourselves, it was a bit of a walk to the shower from there, but we had our own outhouse, bring a light for night time"
from $33 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating"
"It was a bit too cold outside but the pools and hot tubs looked nice. Splash pad was clean and used by kids. Lots of roads to bike on and walk dogs. Live band on Saturday night was nice."
from $60 - $120 / night
Check Availability"General: There are three sections to this campground: five canoe sites; 16 sites including one cabin behind the ranger station and what I would assume is the main section with 61 sites."
"Hopeville Pond is a moderate sized state park campground located along a river and offering fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Lots of fun at the beach, kayaking on the lake or just hanging at your site. Petting zoo, craft cabin, arcade, bingo and lots more!"
"The peacocks roaming around are the cherry on top. Overall, just a wonderful campground."
"There are trails behind the sites along a large marsh. The wildlife was incredible, a beaver family family lives in the marsh so every night around 10 they would be up splashing around loudly."
"The sites are very open, not wooded so you have little privacy from adjacent sites."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"There is a beautiful creek that many of the sites border. The new owners have owned it about 7 years and they have really been making it a lovely place."
"Campground is situated in a beautiful valley with a little pond, hiking trails, playground, jumping pillow, swimming pool and hot tub. Owner is very involved, energetic, and friendly."
"Along with a pool, they also have a beach and a separate beach for dogs."
"Swimming lake, canoeing lake, pool, playgrounds. Choice of shade in trees or open field. Nice sites. Decent laundry and showers. Great place with kids.....lots of seasonal, but plenty short term."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground. The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way."
"Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."
ScoutThe campground is close to relatively easy hiking trails and Portsmouth Dog Park. Clean site areas, but many are on a slight slop so leveling blocks are needed. We Took one of the nearby Trails get to the Portsmouth Publick House restaurant, which is dog friendly, for lunch. The waterfall along the blue trail is picture worthy.
GuideMost amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.
GuideWe got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park
TravelerPerfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area.
Worst part is you can’t bring your car on the site. Do not understand this, especially since it was over 95° and we have dogs that need AC, one if which is 14. We did sneak the car up by asking an RV camper to use his land because they block off the entrance with giant tree trunks.
More good stuff, the private pet friendly beaches were great! Small but perfect to relax. No problems with the pets at all and old but clean bathrooms.
TravelerQuaint little campground. Not many tenting sites but along a beautiful lake. Pets allowed. Bathrooms close by 10, something to keep in mind. And they’re cash or check only! Taylor Pond is not far and a great hike to bring both kids and pets. This campground was perfect for us and our dog. Bring your own kayaks or use the campgrounds free of charge.
ScoutStandard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other. The woman who runs the office is a very angry person and it made the entire visit unpleasant, which is no surprise as she has been hostile and unwelcoming the several times I've visited. Pool looks nice though I guess, I've never dared to use it for fear of breaking one of the many unwritten and unspoken rules. A great place for people who enjoy eating dinner next to your neighbor's septic pipe. I called to ask if they allowed dogs and was told "NO" just to arrive and be asked to park next to the dog park.
ScoutGreat family campground with lots of activities. A little pricey. Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating
GuideThis park was very nice, but they advertise being 5 miles away from historic Newport, and it’s more like 8. There are zero bike paths that are immediately accessible and Newport drivers are not walker/biker friendly. No sidewalks on the Main Street to get you here. Ubers and Lyfts can be scarce and very expensive depending on the time of day. Between $16 to $78 rides…so, if you’re not towing, just something to be aware of. Neighbors were super nice and there is a great dog park (we think it’s city owned) with super nice doggo humans. Was good for a short stay - we just wish we had known how far out it really was because we really would have loved to spend more time downtown.
GuideWe stayed for 3 nights, the sites and camp were very clean and well maintained. Everyone was very friendly, lots of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog park which was nice if you want to let your dog off leash to play. We did not experience any screaming kids all night.
Campgrounds near North Franklin, Connecticut offer varied terrain from wooded settings to riverside locations across eastern Connecticut's rolling hills. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer camping conditions typically ranging from 70-85°F during the day and cooling to 55-65°F at night. Campsites span from basic tent-only spots to full-service RV accommodations with 30/50 amp hookups.
Kayaking at Hopeville Pond: Launch directly from waterfront sites at the north end of Hopeville Pond State Park Campground. "The canoe sites at the north of the campground... are tent only. You park and walk about 100 yards to the site. Sites CN02, CN03 and CN04 have direct waterfront on the pond. You can launch kayaks, paddle boards, etc right from the site!" reports Jason S.
River paddling excursions: Explore the Pachaug River from Devil's Hopyard State Park Campground. "The surrounding area is great. We hiked and went fishing nearby," notes Christine K. The park provides access to trails and fishing spots along the river with Chapman Falls just a short walk from the campground.
Family activities at resort campgrounds: Schedule around themed weekends at Odetah Camping Resort. "Each weekend has a big schedule of events- farmers' market, themed activities and a band. In addition there is good fishing on the pond, mini-golf, pool and splash pad, etc. Kids are not bored here!" explains Anne M.
Quiet locations away from crowds: The more secluded areas at Waters Edge Family Campground provide peaceful camping. "Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs!" shares Rob L.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "This is a large seasonal oriented campground. The salt water pool was clean," notes Rebecca S. about Waters Edge, while other campgrounds receive similar praise for bathroom cleanliness.
Dog-friendly amenities: Several dog friendly campgrounds near North Franklin provide specialized pet areas. "We've been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods," Rob L. mentions about Waters Edge Family Campground.
Site proximity concerns: At many campgrounds, privacy between sites varies significantly. "The sites are very open, not wooded so you have little privacy from adjacent sites. Unfortunately our second night had some noisy obnoxious neighbors and there are no staff on site to monitor noise levels," reports Christine K. about Devil's Hopyard.
Reservation timing: Mystic KOA can fill quickly in peak season. "On this stay, we snagged a late reservation over a busy summer weekend so the place was packed. Our site (Q15) was all grass which was fine with us because the grass was nice and thick," shares Nancy W.
Weekend noise levels: Some campgrounds experience higher noise levels on weekends. "Quiet hours are merely a suggestion, and folks turn up until 4AM on Friday nights. Music blaring from disrespectful campers until 10PM," reports Randy F. about Salt Rock Campground.
Facility maintenance varies: Older campgrounds may have dated facilities. "Bathrooms are a bit outdated, but clean and functional. Good choice of campsites, from open to wooded, rustic to power and water," notes Philip R. about Salt Rock Campground.
Activity scheduling: Plan around weekend events at Strawberry Park for maximum family entertainment. "Bingo every night, and more activities than you could possibly do!!! The kids ride their bikes to the sports fields, the rec center for the pool and activities," explains Ryan C.
Pet-friendly site selection: For camping with dogs near North Franklin, request sites away from busy areas. "There's a lady on site 8 does arts and crafts she brings all her junk there and works on it and spray paints all her JUNK so that's all you smell all weekend," cautions Michael S. about Hidden Acres Campground.
Swimming options: Choose campgrounds with multiple water features for children. "Along with a pool, they also have a beach and a separate beach for dogs," notes Mallory P. about Brialee Family Campground, making it ideal for families with both children and pets.
Hookup availability: Brialee Family Campground offers various utility options but with limitations. "There was not full service sewer hook up, only gray water. There was a dump station," explains Dave B., important information for RVers planning extended stays.
Site leveling preparation: Check site conditions before arrival at older campgrounds. "The sites are a bit close, but with so much to do you don't spend that much time at your site," mentions Happy Camper L. about Odetah Camping Resort.
Dump station scheduling: Plan for potential waits at dump stations during busy checkout times. "Two easy dump stations with nice clean area," notes Michael C. about Strawberry Park, indicating adequate facilities even during peak periods.
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