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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hamilton, IN

373 Reviews

Pokagon State Park Campground welcomes pets with well-maintained sites and amenities. The campground features electric and non-electric loops set in wooded areas that provide natural buffers between campsites. Most pet-friendly sites are spacious, though size varies considerably throughout the park. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the campground areas, though they must be supervised at all times. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday and Buck Lake Ranch also accommodate pets, with amenities including full hookup sites, cabin options, and tent camping areas. Sites at Happy Acres Campground are particularly clean with friendly workers and seasonal residents who make visitors feel welcome. Camp Sack In provides pet owners with swimming areas, hiking trails, and various recreational facilities while maintaining standard pet policies.

The lakes surrounding these campgrounds offer excellent recreation opportunities for visitors with dogs. Hogback Lake at the KOA features boat access, with designated areas where pets can enjoy shoreline activities while motorized vessels use the main waterways. Trails throughout Pokagon State Park are accessible to leashed pets, with multiple hiking options of varying difficulty levels. The park maintains separate marked trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, allowing pet owners to choose appropriate routes. Campground bathrooms and facilities are generally clean and well-maintained across properties, with several campgrounds offering convenient waste disposal options for pet owners. The extensive chain of lakes in the region provides multiple days of exploration possibilities for those bringing water-loving dogs. Temperature variations can be significant during shoulder seasons, so visitors camping with pets should prepare accordingly.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hamilton, Indiana (90)

    1. Pokagon State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $16 - $480 / night

    "There's 2 dump stations located in loops 3 & 4. IN THE CAMPGROUND! NEXT TO CAMPSITES!!!!"

    "Pokagon (po KAY gun) has everything from a toboggan run to a lodge to lakes all around...you cannot be bored here. Open year round (limited campgrounds and services in winter)."

    2. Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    11 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-5353

    "There is a dog park for walking the dog but with so much driveway I just walk the dog around the park. They have several dog bag stations around the park to make clean up easy."

    "They have all of the KOA amenities pool, lazy river, jump pillow, playground and dog park. Entire campground was clean and well maintained."

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ at Barton Lake

    14 Reviews
    Fremont, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-1114

    "We brought down 2 30’ campers and we had 4 adults 3 children and two dogs and stay right next to the craft barn. It is a really nice camp ground with lots and lots for the kids to do."

    "You might just step out of your camper and look straight at your neighbors. Starting to think all Jellystones are like this. 5 pools! water slides cost extra. Food prices are reasonable."

    4. Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Albion, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 636-2654

    $14 - $80 / night

    "Met up with 18 other skoolies our first Indiana meet. Met great people had a fantastic time. Great park kids swam, showers are clean. Electric at sites but water isn’t but very close by."

    "Only stopped here for the night to catch a rest so cannot speak to the trails or lakes."

    5. Buck Lake Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-6699

    $25 - $100 / night

    "So many legends have been on the stage at Buck Lake Ranch including Dolly Parton!"

    "They have all your hook ups but what was really special was the peace at the lake. It melted all the stress of driving away only if for a short while."

    6. Happy Acres Campground

    3 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-9843

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Enjoyed the pool, pickleball and walking the trails. Has a 9hole disc golf. Very cool place and Angola has a lot to offer."

    7. Fish Lake Family Resort

    3 Reviews
    Fremont, IN
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 495-3081

    $45 / night

    "The lake is amazing to do some fishing. They have an amazing playground. It is just a nice home away from home to get away to!"

    8. Camp Sack In

    1 Review
    Fremont, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 665-5166

    $20 - $79 / night

    "They have so many activities for families with their swimming pond, hiking trails, basketball court, baseball diamond, horseshoe pits and playgrounds."

    9. Gordons Campground

    4 Reviews
    Wolcottville, IN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 351-3383

    $40 - $60 / night

    "A store to shop, a pool but no lake. They have group camping or single camping. They host parties too."

    10. Indian Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Garrett, IN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 357-5572

    $20 - $89 / night

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  • M
    May. 13, 2019

    Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    Nice campground

    I stayed at this place when it was B&B and it is now a KOA. Several new sites were added and the park appears to be much cleaner. The restrooms are nice and the camp personnel are friendly. There is a dog park for walking the dog but with so much driveway I just walk the dog around the park. They have several dog bag stations around the park to make clean up easy. There are 3 playgrounds and boat area on the lake. I believe you can rent boats to fish even though I never have. I will definitely stay here again.

  • A
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday

    First Trip of the season

    We enjoyed the stay at this campground. They have all of the KOA amenities pool, lazy river, jump pillow, playground and dog park. Entire campground was clean and well maintained. This campground also sits on the shores of Hogback Lake which is an all sports lake. Many things to do in the area Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, Pokagon State Park(hiking, biking and horseback riding), Amish communities close by, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Angola, IN many shopping and dining experiences.

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 23, 2025

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Great location

    The location here is pretty crazy it’s right in the middle of town but feels like a park there is a river and wooded area that makes you feel like you are in nature but you are just a parking lot away from an arena and college. There is a playground and a dog park. Here as well as ball diamonds. This is a great family friendly place but is very very busy during the season.

  • R
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Ebys Pines

    Very nice and friendly

    Stayed for a weekend. The campground was clean sites were all very nice and pool was really clean. The dog park was a nice added bonus. It could very possibly become our new weekend getaway

  • K
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Great campground!

    Great campground in the heart of Amish country. Near Elkhart and the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum. Great place to visit, really interesting. Also, near Shipshewana. Campground has lots of activities: pool, miniature golf, volley ball, fishing pond, big chess set, bike rental, mining area, playground, and rec. hall w/ video games, pool, ping pong, air hockey, and juke box. Nice little store. Dog park. Clean restrooms. Friendly owner and employees. Lots of mature shed trees.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet place to get away

    We have been here a few times. Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric. There isn’t much to do outside of the campground but there is a nice lake with canoe and kayak rentals. Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Waffle Farm Campground

    Great campground. Clean. Great people. Stocked camp store. Entertainment.

    Pet friendly. Great camp store. Clean campground. Nice beach. Beautiful!!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Shipshewana North Park Campground

    Nice campground in a convenient location

    We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

    There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

    The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

    Amenities include:

    - a community fire pit

    -  game room with television

    - guest laundry 

    - dump station

    - gift shop

    - pet friendly options

     -WiFi

    - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

    While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • Jack M.
    Jul. 2, 2023

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    The pet friendliest place so far

    They have a tremendous pet park with a well maintained yard. The only problem so far has been the water distribution. But the price is very affordable. My site was 30 dollars a night. Bath house and bathrooms are very nicely kept clean. And there is a river right beside it.

Guide to Hamilton

Pokagon State Park Campground and Angola/Hogback Lake KOA Holiday both welcome pets with designated pet-friendly camping areas. Most campsites permit dogs on standard 6-foot leashes and require owners to clean up after their animals. The campgrounds maintain clean, accessible pet waste stations throughout the properties. Pet owners appreciate the spacious sites at Pokagon, with enough room for dogs to rest comfortably alongside tents or RVs without crowding neighboring campers. Trails throughout both parks accommodate leashed pets, though some swimming areas restrict dog access. Buck Lake Ranch and Happy Acres Campground also offer pet-friendly accommodations with similar policies. Sites at all these locations feature picnic tables and fire rings convenient for families camping with their dogs.

Dog-friendly hiking trails wind through Pokagon State Park and connect to several lakes where pets can cool off in designated areas. During summer months, early morning or evening walks provide cooler temperatures for pets on trails. Several visitors note the well-maintained walking paths suitable for all sizes of dogs at Angola/Hogback Lake KOA. Pet owners should pack extra towels for muddy paws, particularly after rain or lake activities. All campgrounds enforce quiet hours that include barking restrictions. The town of Angola provides emergency veterinary services approximately 15 minutes from most campgrounds. Seasonal campers with pets often select sites away from main roads for better privacy and reduced traffic noise that might disturb sensitive dogs.

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