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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near North East, MD

741 Reviews

Elk Neck State Park Campground accommodates pets at all campsites with restrictions that dogs must be leashed at all times. Located near North East, Maryland, this state park provides water and electric hookups at select campsites across multiple camping loops. The campground features clean bathroom facilities with showers, designated tent and RV sites, and several pet-friendly cabins. Trails throughout the park remain accessible to leashed dogs, with the Turkey Point Lighthouse trail being particularly popular for campers with pets. The camping loops offer varying levels of privacy between sites, with the Wye loop (tents only) providing more spacious accommodations for families with pets. Bathhouses throughout the campground are regularly maintained, though several reviews note they can become busy during peak summer weekends.

Several pet-friendly camping alternatives exist within a short drive. Woodlands Camping Resort in Elkton allows pets while offering basic amenities including a swimming pool and fishing pond. The campground separates overnight campers from seasonal residents, with bathroom facilities located some distance from the tent camping area. Cecil County Permaculture provides a more rustic camping experience with only two sites but welcomes pets with minimal restrictions. Both locations require pets to remain leashed while on the property. For RV campers with dogs, Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina in Abingdon offers full hookups and waterfront access where pets can enjoy shoreline walks. Multiple hiking trails within a 30-minute drive provide additional exercise opportunities for dogs, though owners should be prepared for occasional wildlife encounters including local deer populations.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near North East, Maryland (71)

    1. Elk Neck State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
    Perryville, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 287-5333

    $21 - $55 / night

    "Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."

    "We stayed in the North East Loop as we needed both pet-friendly and electrical hook ups."

    2. Lums Pond State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Kirkwood, DE
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 368-6989

    $22 - $40 / night

    "We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."

    "The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."

    3. Susquehanna State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Edgewood, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 557-7994

    $21 - $50 / night

    "Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."

    "The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt. Lookout), and are quite secluded in comparison."

    4. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

    19 Reviews
    Quarryville, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 610-4505

    "So we make sure to get close spots so we can walk. You can bring pets but we choose not to as we are not at the camp much. We do go fishing while we are here and my daughter loves this place"

    "We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."

    5. Woodlands Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    White Hall, MD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 398-4414

    6. Cecil County Permaculture

    1 Review
    North East, MD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (443) 945-5492

    $10 - $16 / night

    "Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!"

    7. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    8 Reviews
    Abingdon, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 679-0880

    $70 - $90 / night

    "The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds."

    "This is close to us so it was an easy trip. Full hookup but we’re told to turn off and unhook water the night it dropped below freezing."

    8. French Creek State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."

    "There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."

    9. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 653-6505

    $25 / night

    "The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded."

    "I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by."

    10. Muddy Run Rec Park - PPL

    11 Reviews
    Holtwood, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 284-4325

    "The large lake is great for a day of kayaking and fishing with supplies readily available for rent at the boat dock store."

    "The observatory is open to public once a month, we recommend you plan your trip around this."

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  • Michelle L.
    May. 31, 2021

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    All you need...

    Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids). So we don’t need much other than some privacy. Some sites are closer together than others though. Decent bathhouses. Town of North East is about 10mins drive away which is nice when it rains when you want to grab a bite to eat.

  • “Lucy” B.
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    Pretty views & super clean

    Overall, we enjoyed our August 2020 stay at Elk Neck State Park. We stayed in the North East Loop as we needed both pet-friendly and electrical hook ups. During our hikes, we discovered that the tent sites have some truly amazing water views (particularly Miles Loop sites 169 and 173).
    The bathrooms were immaculate in our loop, although the hot water heater was not working. Staff was friendly and kept their distance. The lighthouse was a nice flat hike and made for pretty pictures. We were disappointed to discover that there was a do not enter advisory for the beaches, as there was high bacteria content at the time. We did take a walk down to look at the beach, and to be honest, we probably would have passed on it anyways. Loud music and lots of litter. We don’t travel to the same site more than once, but the kids have both asked to come back to this one!

  • M
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    Father’s Day weekend

    Stayed on the full hook-up North East loop (incline or decline into some of the sites, well spaced). Cleanest state park bathroom in all of MD! Activities included: the town of North East (15min away), loop hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse at sunset, and hanging out on the Elk river (fishing/kayaking). At least four play grounds throughout the camp loops. The North East River, where the park’s main beach area is located had failed it’s latest bacteria level test. Check out theswimguide.org for the latest water quality tests. Only 1hr away from Baltimore and you don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge.

  • L
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Very Dog Friendly

    Campground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Really nice

    We stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2019

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    Late season camping

    Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water. Nice clean bathhouses. Sites were level, spacious, spaced apart, with packed gravel surface. Back in and pull through sites available. Near the state forest with a rifle, archery, and handgun ranges including skeet shooting. In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops. Woodys famous crab house is there along with other restaurants. Turkey Point Vineyard is nearby. There are views of the Elk River from many sites. Stayed in the North East loop and there are mini cabins available as well.

  • E
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Impromtu tent camping success!

    I was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.

    Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.

    The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.

    The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.

    The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.

    The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.

    Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.

    All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.

  • D
    Jun. 5, 2023

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Weekend Trip To Reading

    My family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C.  We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.

  • C
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    RV Park surrounded by water!

    Our first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.

    You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.

Guide to North East

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near North East, Maryland, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Elk Neck State Park Campground

  • The Elk Neck State Park Campground offers a serene environment with trails perfect for walking your dog.
  • This campground features amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With picnic tables and fire pits, you can enjoy quality time outdoors while your pet explores the nearby nature.

Pet owners like Susquehanna State Park Campground

  • At Susquehanna State Park Campground, families can enjoy a variety of hiking trails that are pet-friendly, making it a great spot for outdoor adventures.
  • The campground is equipped with clean facilities and ample space for pets to roam, ensuring a pleasant experience for all.
  • With access to the Susquehanna River, you can take your dog for a refreshing dip after a day of hiking.

Dog owners appreciate Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

  • Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville is a family-oriented campground that welcomes pets, making it a fun destination for everyone.
  • The park features a variety of activities, including a mini water park and playgrounds, where your dog can join in on the fun.
  • With spacious sites and a friendly atmosphere, this campground is perfect for families looking to create lasting memories with their pets.

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