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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

1,057 Reviews

Lazy A Campground's spacious sites make it ideal for camping with dogs near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The family-friendly environment features a newly installed pet run area, open fields for exercise, and a creek where pets can splash around. Most sites offer partial shade from the tree line, with level RV spots providing 30-amp service and water hookups. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table, with clean bathhouse facilities nearby. Tent campers, RV owners, and those seeking cabin accommodations will find pet-friendly options throughout the property. The campground's owners receive consistent praise for being accommodating to guests with pets, often checking to ensure campers have everything needed during their stay. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland.

Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area offers more primitive camping options for pet owners seeking a secluded experience with lake access. The park maintains multiple pet-friendly campsites spread along the shoreline, many providing direct water access for dogs to swim, though some areas contain lily pads and underwater stumps. Sites include fire rings and lantern hangers but lack picnic tables, with basic toilet facilities available in each camping area. The 7-mile dirt and gravel access road ensures a remote experience away from crowds, making this an excellent option for those seeking dispersed camping with pets. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the area, though hikers note a lack of established trails. The $10 nightly fee makes this an affordable option for camping with dogs, with payment collected via self-registration boxes at the entrance.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (113)

    1. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "This place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September."

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    23 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7117

    $99 - $471 / night

    "Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season."

    "They also have a playground, petting farm, pedal cars, and sunflower fields."

    3. McCoys Ferry Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    13 Reviews
    Big Pool, MD
    11 miles
    Website

    $20 - $40 / night

    "There is no privacy from adjacent campsites, but you are on the Potomac in sites 1 - 7.
    Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light during the week. 40% full on weekends."

    "We stayed at campsite 1 which had nice views of the river and a pretty good distance from neighbors. Closest site to the drop toilet and day use area portapots (very clean!)."

    4. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry (If you’re facing the river then the trail is to the right of"

    "Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."

    5. Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    20 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7571

    "This KOA has a few 'petting zoo' animals and a quaint little diner! The folks here are very kind and we do wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the beautiful surroundings."

    "Bathrooms: 1/5  Sites:1/5 

    Pools: 0/5 

    Beach: 0/5 

    Waterfrontness: 0/5 

    Closeness to other sites: 1/5 you are up each other's buttcracks 

    Dog rating: 3/5 everything's dog friendly but also you're"

    6. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    Boonsboro, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $23 - $29 / night

    "There are four loops; two with no hookups and no pets allowed, one with no hookups that allow pets and one with electric sites that allow pets."

    "My partner and our two dogs loved this campground! We were in the dogwood loop. Positives

    * Big, immaculately groomed tent pads

    * Mostly tent campers!"

    7. Lazy A Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gerrardstown, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 538-3555

    $30 - $40 / night

    "This campground is fantastic for kids and pets. Lots of wide open space to run and play. The owners are fantastic! So friendly and accommodating."

    "Pet run newly put in. Owners are some of the best!!!!"

    8. Fort Frederick State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Big Pool, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $15 - $17 / night

    "Added some more photos to show proximity to other sites. Great spot for some small hikes and history at the fort. There’s also tons of markers on the trails with history."

    "My spot had a cool path down to the river. There aren’t really facilities other then a porta potty near the sites and there is a code to get into the gate."

    9. Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area

    6 Reviews
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-3551

    $10 / night

    "I’ve lived in Hedgesville all my life and have camped around Sleepy creek lake many time. It’s not till recently that we’ve started overlanding that I’ve realized what a gem we have in our back yard."

    "great place to disconnect. no cell service at all- bring a weather radio. campsites are nice and fairly private, wooded between them, many with access to the lake. lake is clear enough in some spots for"

    10. Camp Cacapon

    17 Reviews
    Great Cacapon, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 343-1443

    $45 - $115 / night

    "Beautiful place, tucked in the woods, right next to the river. The RV campsite is spacious, private, shaded, and with full hook-ups."

    "Beautiful location right on the river. Meticulously maintained campground. Plenty of space for relaxing experience. Only two RV sites yet full hook up which is a rare find."

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  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.

  • L
    Sep. 1, 2018

    North Fork Resort

    Love this place!

    We began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

  • s
    May. 19, 2023

    Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    Very fun place for all ages

    One of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Very convenient to National Park

    This place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.

  • J
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Brunswick Family Campground

    Great but only a few things I noticed

    Overall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.

  • Regina C.
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    Great for families

    Great campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.

  • J
    Sep. 23, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great family campground. Lots to do for hikers, bikers, and family.

    Great location in Western Maryland. 10 min ride to Cumberland (larger town) 5 min ride to small town of Flintstone. Lots of well marked trails that range from beginner to advanced. Lake holds opportunity for numerous activities from swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle board, and canoeing. No motorized boats which can be a good thing sometimes. The lake even has areas for pets to swim! Campground has tent sites, cabins, camper sites and group sites. All loops have bath houses with showers. Several loops have sites with electric hook ups and pets friendly loops as well. Casino and golf course located on the opposite side of the lake if you wish to visit them while camping.

  • Jennifer S.
    Sep. 18, 2017

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    We LOVE this park! Perfect family get away.

    Rocky gap is one of my favorite parks to camp in Maryland! It is right along a great lake, where you can swim, fish, kayak or just lay about. The camp store is well stocked and the staff is friendly. We always stay on Dogwood loop, and the camp hosts are there if you need them, but otherwise leave you be to enjoy your stay.

    My only complaint is the sounds from the highway. You can hear the trucks go by, and that does take away from the experience a bit.

    We just got our tent this year, so we have always stayed in one of the cabins, when camping here. The rest of the sites are rather separated though, and a great camping experience. I'm attaching several photos from our years of camping at Rocky Gap,, in cabin 104 Dogwood.

    We usually stay on Dogwood Loop, which has a nice, direct path from one of the sites down to the beach area. I would say that it is about a 1/4-1/3 mile walk from the loop to the beach/playground area. That said, when going to the beach to swim, we took our car. However, for a trip to the playground or just for a nice walk, the path is great.

    The beach area here is, by far, my favorite in the area. I've been to Greenbrier and Herrington Manor, and the beach area at RGSP is, in my opinion, superior. There is a roped off area for swimming, an area for dogs and an area for fishing. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards & canoes for about $5-10 an hour (depending on the type) and going out on the lake is a great way to spend the day! The water is incredibly clean and the best part, is that the 'day use' area for the general public is seperate. So, when you go to the beach at Rocky Gap, it is just other campers. This keeps the beach clean, quiet and not crowded.

    There is also a roughly 5 mile loop trail the goes around the lake, and starts and finishes near the camp store. I have not done this hike, but often see runners and hikers coming in and out and have heard it is fantastic. There is also a small trail that comes off of the dogwood loop, across from the camp host's site. My small dog and I have done about 1/2 mile of it- it is rocky, but beautiful.

    My son was 6 when we came here last and he was able to ride his bike around the dogwood loop just fine. It is a little hilly, but not too much and I've also enjoyed running the loops in years past.

    I've been to 6 Maryland campgrounds this year, and I have to say that Rocky Gap has, by far, the best bathhouse. The women's room has 2-3 very updated shower stalls, roughly 5 bathroom stalls and is always clean. Outside of the bathhouse, is a dish washing station with hot water and a garbage disposal.

    You can purchase bundles of firewood for $5 at the campstore and ice is around $3. They also don't have trash dumps on the loops, and you take your trash to the main trash area near the camp store.

Guide to Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland, where several pet-friendly campgrounds offer a welcoming atmosphere for both you and your pets.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Greenbrier State Park Campground

  • Enjoy spacious sites and well-maintained facilities at Greenbrier State Park Campground, where pets are allowed and the staff ensures a clean environment.
  • This campground features a beautiful lake nearby, perfect for a refreshing swim after a day of hiking with your dog.
  • With amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, you can relax and enjoy quality time with your pet in a serene setting.

Pet owners like Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

  • Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders offers a variety of accommodations, including tent and RV sites, making it easy for pet owners to find the perfect spot.
  • The campground is located near the Potomac River, providing ample opportunities for fishing and kayaking while your pet enjoys the great outdoors.
  • With easy access to hiking trails, you and your furry companion can explore the scenic beauty of the area together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  • At Candy Hill Campground, pets are welcome, and the campground features a stocked camp store for all your needs during your stay.
  • Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take your dog for a stroll along the nearby trails, where you can soak in the natural beauty of the region.
  • The campground's friendly atmosphere and community events make it a great place for pet owners to connect with fellow campers.

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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA with a 3.7-star rating from 39 reviews.

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