Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Glen Burnie, MD
Washington DC / Capitol KOA offers designated pet exercise areas for dogs accompanying campers. This family-friendly campground in Millersville accepts pets at tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Dogs must be leashed throughout the campground except in designated exercise zones where they can run freely. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area also welcomes pets at their tent sites and basic cabins, with 12 non-electric tent sites and 6 mini-cabins available. Camp Meade RV Park and Cherry Hill Park provide additional pet-friendly options with full hookup RV sites that accommodate traveling pet owners. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regular maintenance, important for campers with pets who need reliable access to water and waste disposal. The store at Capitol KOA sells pet supplies for campers who forget essentials.
Trails throughout Patapsco Valley State Park provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs and their owners, with the Forest Glen Trail and Saw Mill Branch Stream trails offering scenic routes. Campers report finding plenty of nearby pet supply stores within a 5-minute drive from most campgrounds. Pine Tree Associates Nudist Club uniquely allows pets at their camping facilities while offering access to swimming pools and hot tubs for human guests. Summer visitors should note that limited shade at some campgrounds can make midday outings uncomfortable for pets, with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, particularly important at the closely spaced sites in Capitol KOA where neighbors are within earshot of each other.
