Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Damascus, MD

Little Bennett Campground near Damascus features spacious, pet-friendly sites across multiple camping loops where dogs can join their owners at tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts. The campground maintains clean facilities with full hookup options in D loop, while pets must remain leashed throughout the property. Sites offer good separation with wooded buffers providing privacy between neighbors. The Garden accepts pets at their small 5-site campground, which received positive reviews from campers traveling with dogs. Ramblin' Pines in nearby Woodbine offers year-round accommodations including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping options where pets are welcome. Sites are well-spaced with ample room for families to stretch out with their animals.

The surrounding area provides numerous hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, with Little Bennett featuring an extensive trail network accessible directly from the campground. Many trails lead to streams where dogs can cool off during warmer months. The D loop at Little Bennett particularly appeals to RV campers with pets, offering long sites with full hookups and wooded surroundings. Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping dogs properly leashed protects both local animals and pets. Campers noted Little Bennett's tent pads use gravel surfaces which provide excellent drainage during rainstorms but may require extra padding for pet comfort. Temperature variations can be significant in this region, requiring pet owners to monitor for heat stress during summer camping trips.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Damascus, Maryland (94)

    1. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "Quiet woods in Maryland about 30 or 40 miles north of DC. Tenting, and RV spots partial to full service. Just of hiway 270. pricey ($66/night) for a state park, but nice."

    "PROS 

    Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    2. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 795-5161

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting."

    "We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."

    3. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Great location with access to all forms of transportation.  Store fully stocked to include groceries.   Two pools. Hot tub.   Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf.  "

    "As we looked around we found that all of the sites, regardless of amenities, were spaced about the same."

    4. The Garden

    2 Reviews
    Damascus, MD
    3 miles
    +1 (240) 654-7056

    $15 - $55 / night

    5. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "A lot to do: mountain bike trails (horses and walking, too); wooded hikes with water along the trails (great for dogs in the summer heat), skateboard park, BMX park, Water Park near the campground, fishing"

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    6. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "The park is located away from the camping grounds. It has two play grounds, several picnic tables and a bathroom."

    "If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."

    7. Gambrill State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Middletown, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $50 / night

    "It is located in Frederick, about an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C. Though the campground is small, each site looks pretty unique. It offers tent sites, electric sites, and 4 cabins."

    "The site was very level, nicely shaded, and positioned a short distance from the bath house. There was also a water spigot located right at the entrance of the site."

    8. Hollofield Area Campground

    19 Reviews
    Windsor Mill, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $19 - $27 / night

    "Pet friendly. Very quiet. I only gave it 4 stars because the camp sites are too close together. Fire pits were well designed, bathrooms were relatively clean."

    "It may be close to suburbia (a neighborhood right through the trees) and convenient to major highways (literal minutes to I95), but you will feel like you are truly secluded in the woods."

    9. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    Boonsboro, MD
    29 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!"

    10. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    22 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.

    This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins."

    "Very short walk to bathhouse. Campground was relatively empty our first night (Thurs), but filled up the next day. Still, heard hardly any noises from our neighbors."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Damascus, MD

1028 Reviews of 94 Damascus Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • singinajf@aol.com
    May. 26, 2021

    Ramblin' Pines

    Quiet Spot

    The staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.

  • 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.

  • Linda B.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Cherry Hill Park

    Actually a 10!!!

    This is a campers dream site.  Everything you can think of is offered here.  You have to check their website to see all.  This is the closest site to Washington DC.  Great location with access to all forms of transportation.  Store fully stocked to include groceries.   Two pools. Hot tub.   Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf.  Pets are pampered here.  Even dog walking service available.

  • Paul P.
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Beautiful campground!

    Smaller campground, but big on amenities!

    Staff was friendly, attentive and the Campground is extremely well-cared for. Sites vary in sizes and are well-defined. They have a great camp store and their mini-golf was just remodeled and a lot of fun to play. In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right at your site. All of this in a beautiful wooded spot near Gettysburg.

    I highly recommend!

  • Jim  L.
    Aug. 11, 2020

    Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Over crowded

    When we pulled the rangers where blocking traffic to the park. They said that the park was full. OMG they were right. No wonder Maryland is a hot spot for covid 19. After about an hour we were able to get to a camp site. Not the one I reserved. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. After setting up we ventured out to the camp store that is located at the concessions near the packed beach of the lake. We didn't find anything that resembled camping items. So we decided to go mushroom 🍄 hunting. Wow we hit the jackpot. The showers were fairly close and clean. There were a lot of signs that pet prohibited 🚫 in the park. But the cedar loop did have 🐕 dogs. They are just not allowed in the rest of the park. We had good cell service and no reception on the tv


Guide to Damascus

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Damascus, Maryland, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Tips for camping with dogs near Damascus

  • At Cherry Hill Park, pets are allowed, and the campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your dog.
  • Little Bennett Campground offers a range of activities for families, including a jumping pillow and pedal carts, ensuring your pet has plenty of space to play while you relax.
  • Ramblin' Pines provides a dog park with agility equipment, allowing your pet to socialize and exercise while you enjoy the campground's amenities.

Dog owners appreciate the convenience of nearby attractions

  • Brunswick Family Campground is located near the Potomac River, making it easy to take your dog for a scenic walk or a refreshing swim.
  • At Lake Fairfax Campground, you can explore the beautiful lake area with your pet, offering a peaceful retreat just a short drive from Damascus.
  • Hollofield Area Campground features hiking trails that are perfect for adventurous dog owners looking to explore the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like the variety of amenities available

  • Gambrill State Park Campground offers well-maintained sites with clean showers and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Evergreen Point Village, you’ll find full hookups and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a great choice for pet owners seeking convenience and comfort.
  • Camping by the Creek in Woods provides a serene environment with easy access to trails, perfect for leisurely walks with your dog in a natural setting.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Damascus, MD is Little Bennett Campground with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

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