Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Marion, IN

Looking to find an RV campground or tent campsite near Marion that allows dogs? Finding a place to camp in Indiana with your dog is easier than ever. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a place near local attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect spot for you and your pup.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Marion, IN (52)

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240 Reviews of 52 Marion Campgrounds


  • Christie S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnny Appleseed Campground
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Suppppppper Bathroom s

    They have the best bathrooms that I have ever seen in the campgrounds.You can even look out at the skylight at the sky.Why you take a shower and while you go to the bathroom is well.It's a beautiful bathroom very well kept.Thank you so much to the campgrounds....

  • jennifer C.
    Camper-submitted photo from France Park
    Sep. 20, 2024

    France Park

    Great place for the whole family to camp at !

    Hit a little rough patch in life and needed a break from sleeping in the car and hotels . All the staff at the park were very friendly and understanding of our situation. At $20 a nite for tent site ,showers ,clean toilets ,whole park is very clean ! Lots of things to do here and the waterfall was our fav part ! Deff will be back when in the area . Our site was right down the Rd from the waterfall so had a great view !

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White River Campground
    Sep. 8, 2024

    White River Campground

    Great spot for camping

    We are here for just one night as we are headed back to Georgia. I used the Dyrt search and in this area I looked at this place and boy am I glad I did. I wish it were closer to home. We are next to the river and we are loving it. Beautiful sites and family friendly. Staff are great too.

  • patti J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Heartland Resort
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Heartland Resort

    Staff were helpful

    This would most likely be a last resort for us.  Went to our campsite only to find someone else using it.  Not what you need after driving 400-500 miles.  Had to go back to the office and ultimately took a different site after dirty looks from the poachers.

    Then the staff told us there was music that night after we told them we just wanted a peaceful nights sleep so we moved to another site further away from the jam session. Whew a lot of work to be here.  Cannot recall being impresses with the bathrooms/showers.

  • Jasmine M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mar-Brook Camp Ground
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Mar-Brook Camp Ground

    I have camped here on and off when I was a kid!

    Since my experience here growing up and having family get-a-ways, it’s always been my dream to live here!!

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salamonie River State Forest
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Salamonie River State Forest

    Primitive sites

    Small campground. 13$. No reservations, but sites seem readily available, even on weekends in the summer. Spacious sites. Fairly wooded. Firewood only available Mon - Friday 8-3.

  • Jacole C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Feeling of harassment

    Very clean and quiet campground. There was not a lot to do, but we took Kayaks and had a good time. However, our son and his family joined us for the weekend and any time they pulled in the campground host would follow them down to our site and remind them that there is only 1 car allowed at the campsite(which we already knew). Friday, they came in and, within 40 seconds, got the 1st"reminder." He was just there unloading the car. Saturday morning, he went home to pick us up his wife and came back. Again, less than a minute later, the host came down to remind him of the rule. He unpacked the car of a scooter and bike and 1 more blanket. Both Friday and Saturday, his car was down at the site to unload a total of 3 minutes before he went to park it in overflow parking. We have camped there for 30 years and always obey the rules. We do not camp to get harassed each day we are there. Then you look around the campground and there are 2 to 3 cars parked at every 3rd campsite we came to. They need to give people 15 minutes before following them down to harass them and spend that time letting the people know the rules that were next to us with 2 cars parked at their site the entire weekend

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tall Sycamore Campground
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Tall Sycamore Campground

    Love staying at Tall Sycamore- a great family camp

    I love staying by the Wabash River at Tall Sycamore. It’s a true community where everyone helps one another and the carry in dinners are fun and delicious!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Glo Wood Campground
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Glo Wood Campground

    Simple but good

    Definitely a little dated. Picnic tables cracked plastic. My site was missing fire ring but many had them. Most sites really wet but gravel pads were close to level, needed to raise one side 1”.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake State Park Campground
    Jun. 8, 2024

    Summit Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful Location

    Summit Lake is our go to get away. Beautiful campground with several amenities. Several campsites offer full shade and most are level. There are a few pull through sites. There is a large (shallow) lake for fishing and kayaking. Idle speed only allowed using a motorized boat. There is also a beach area for swimming. Several picnic areas with beautiful views of the lake. This campground also offers several walking trails. All are easy walks with various distances. Campground is very well maintained and staff are very helpful and friendly.

  • Kelsey R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Cornerstone Campground

    Nice for the area

    The owners are very nice, campgrounds are super clean, lots for my children to do. My only complaint is, it’s your typical campground where you’re right on top of your neighbor. If you don’t mind, it’s fine. We prefer to stick to state parks or places that offer more seclusion. Overall, would recommend!

  • Gary B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Heartland Resort
    Nov. 22, 2023

    Heartland Resort

    Geared for permanent camper

    The power and water pressure was just fine. The campsite was muddy and needed maintenance. Let's just say it was" Rustic". Office staff were very polite.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Campground-pierceton
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Jellystone Campground-pierceton

    Expensive

    We stayed here because of the discount offered through Passport America, and somehow the price was still too high. We paid $42 for a FHU pull through site (that was after the discount). However, it was a nice park and it was nice to get caught up on laundry and showers. 

    You can pay for laundry with the CSCPay app ($5 credit when you first sign up, so your first load is free), or you can pay with credit card. No coins taken. Laundry was nice and clean and the dryers worked excellent. 

    There are FHU pull through sites, or back in sites with electric only (there is a dump station available). There are also cute cabins available as well. 

    There are lots of things to do here at the park, but the park itself is out in the middle of nowhere. It was a really eerie feeling when we were there, because almost every spot was taken, but nobody was there. I guess people pay for the season and leave their trailers on site and come in for the weekend. 

    There’s a nice tent area in the back, rolling grassy area where we let our dog run around off leash since nobody was around. The lake in the middle of the park was really nice, and you can rent pedal gokarts or golf carts, or boats for paddling around the lake. 

    The camp store is nice, lots of food and supplies and gifts available for sale. There are trash dumpsters here but no recycling.

  • Trevor N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cornerstone Campground
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Cornerstone Campground

    Fall

    Beautiful campground. Great for all kinds of camping from primitive to full hook up. Tons of stuff for kids to do. Everyone was friendly. Facilities were well kept and very clean.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area

    Nice state campground with full hookups!

    We stay mid-week as we are retired. Full hookup site were $30 a night. Sites seem large and well maintained. All the staff that we interacted with were very friendly. We kayaked the reservoir, used the beach and fished. Finally, we hauled our bikes to the reservoir overlook and then rode them over the dam. A very relaxing trip. T- mobile cell service was 1 bar, however we had our T-mobile internet tower and got 3 bars. Slow speeds but we could still stream tv.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from France Park
    Sep. 1, 2023

    France Park

    Lots to do

    Kinda of outdated facilities and some rundown recreation but hiking and swimming are fun

  • Rick G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Johnny Appleseed Campground
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Johnny Appleseed Campground

    Great for Fort Wayne Visit

    Let me start out by qualifying my 5-star review by saying it is site specific. Our site was one of the more private which earned the 5-stars. But, even in a different site it’s a great place to stay for a few nights as you explore the area. Easy in and out, good electric service, water at the site, good Verizon signal, easy dump station access, and friendly camp hosts. Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) burial site is next to this county park. And he is celebrated each Fall within the park with a festival.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from White River Campground
    Jul. 23, 2023

    White River Campground

    Well maintained campground

    Setup was quick and easy on the large, level concrete pad. We had full hookup site. There were no mosquitoes even being close to river. Plenty to do in area. Our T-mobile internet had a good connection.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ouabache State Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Ouabache State Park Campground

    Camp sites are tiny

    Camp sites are tiny. We had site 88 and it was supposed to be full shade. It was full sun and they have it set up so the camp side of the trailer faces the road. The fire pit is also three feet from the road. Who wants to have a fire next to the road?

  • Erik B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Prairie Creek Reservoir
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Prairie Creek Reservoir

    Prairie Creek Reservoir North Shore Campground

    Took my hubby there for his birthday. Primitive tent camping is more then affordable, and the fishing was AWESOME!! He had an amazing time. We've been back 5 times since then. It's a hidden gem for sure!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Bachelor Runn Campground
    Jul. 13, 2023

    Bachelor Runn Campground

    Gets better every time

    We keep coming back for more. Disc golf. Hiking. Biking. Tent camping. Fishing. Lounging. Driving range. Always something to do. The best thing to do here in my opinion is relax in the shade with and good book while the kids play at the park.

  • Donna G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mississinewa Lake
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Mississinewa Lake

    Nice campground

    Campground was nice. Site was clean and level. People were friendly l. Downside was the bathrooms. The women's bathrooms had overflowing toilets the whole time we were there. They couldn't seem to figure out how to fix the problem. Unfortunately, the plumbing in my camper wasn't working either, so it wasn't great. The men's bathroom plumbing was also had issues with the sink faucets. The shower temp was impossible to regulate. Also, dogs aren't allowed on the beach. I understand that not everyone wants to be swimming with my dogs though.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Waters Campground
    Jul. 3, 2023

    Mystic Waters Campground

    The best of what’s around!

    We stayed at Mystic Waters Campground for the Dave Matthews weekend and had the best time! It’s clean and the staff was so friendly. Our floats on the lake while listening to DMB on the speakers was just a perfect way to spend the day. Our shuttle to and from the show was great as well as the breakfast burrito I had one morning. This was everything and more!


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Guide to Marion

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Marion, Indiana, there are several great spots that welcome your furry friends. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic outdoor experience.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Marion

Pet-friendly campgrounds include spacious sites

  • Kilsoquah Camp offers well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing for a comfortable stay with your pet.
  • At Wildwood Outdoor Escape, you’ll find a picturesque setting with mature trees and a lake, providing plenty of shade and space for your pet to roam.
  • Hidden Lake Campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for both you and your pet.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • Campers at Mississinewa Lake enjoy the convenience of electric hookups and clean restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone, including pets.
  • Salamonie River State Forest features spacious, wooded sites that provide a sense of seclusion while still being pet-friendly.
  • Beaver Point Campground is a hidden gem where pet owners can enjoy fishing and peaceful surroundings, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Marion, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Marion, IN is Mississinewa Lake - Miami Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Marion, IN?

    TheDyrt.com has all 52 dog-friendly camping locations near Marion, IN, with real photos and reviews from campers.