Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Burlington, KY
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground accommodates pets at all 59 campsites with paved access for both tents and RVs. The campsites feature water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings where pets can relax with their owners. Winton Woods Campground in nearby Cincinnati also welcomes pets with full hookup sites including water, electric, and sewer connections. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes no longer than 6 feet, proper waste disposal, and pets to remain attended. Indian Springs Campground and Oak Creek Campground provide year-round access for campers with pets, offering alternatives when seasonal parks close. The campground areas are supervised in the evenings, helping maintain a quiet environment even with numerous pets present.
Several hiking trails throughout the Burlington area campgrounds accommodate leashed pets, including the short interconnected trails at Big Bone Lick where dogs can walk the Bison Trail to view the park's live bison herd. Camp Shore Campground offers opportunities for pets to explore the Ohio River shoreline with their owners. Most campsites provide enough space between sites for pets to relax comfortably at camp, with many seasonal guests being particularly welcoming to visiting pets. During summer months, owners should be mindful of high temperatures affecting pets, especially when visiting attractions like the museum center or pool areas where pets typically aren't permitted. Away at Green Hill provides more secluded camping with pets in a peaceful wooded setting where visitors would never know how close they are to busy areas.
