Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pocomoke City, MD

Pocomoke River State Park accommodates pets at both Shad Landing and Milburn Landing campgrounds, with spacious sites nestled beneath tall pines. The Milburn Landing area offers 32 RV sites alongside rustic cabins, while the larger Shad Landing section provides more amenities and remains closer to coastal attractions. Two specific loops at Shad Landing allow dogs, one with electric hookups and one without. Bathhouses in all pet-friendly areas remain clean and centrally located with hot showers and convenient dishwashing stations. Sites feature level gravel pads, picnic tables, lantern stands, and fire rings. Loop G on Acorn Trail provides excellent spacing between campsites with several paths leading to centrally located restrooms.

Nearby Assateague Island National Seashore offers both oceanside and bayside camping with pets permitted, providing an alternative beach camping experience about 40 minutes from Pocomoke. For campers preferring commercial campgrounds, Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island and Tall Pines/Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday accept pets with full hookup options. The area features numerous hiking trails ideal for dog walking, including the 12-mile Algonquin Cross County Trail through Pocomoke State Forest. The campgrounds typically spray for mosquitoes, reducing insect pressure during summer months when biting flies can become problematic near water areas. Most sites recommend keeping pets leashed at all times due to wildlife encounters and proximity to water bodies like the Pocomoke River, where many campers enjoy fishing and kayaking with their four-legged companions.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pocomoke City, Maryland (49)

    1. Shad Landing Campground

    28 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 632-2566

    $23 - $29 / night

    "It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."

    "Note that Water’s Edge loop does not offer electric and the bathroom facilities are under the store. This loop is open year round."

    2. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    9 miles
    Website

    $19 - $71 / night

    "Plus it’s close to historic Snow Hill and Pocomoke City. A short day trip will take you to Chincoteague or Assateague Islands or Ocean City. We would definitely go back!"

    "Loop G - Acorn trail is for campers with pets. The camp sites are in the outer loop of the circular road with lots of space between each site. Lots of shade."

    3. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    32 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-3111

    "BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us."

    "Campground has easy walking access to the National Park, shops, restaurants, and mini golf. Just outside the gate is the water park and food truck court."

    4. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

    55 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-3030

    $40 - $80 / night

    "I couldn't even start a campfire because the firepit was downwind and very close to my car and tent, and I didn't want them to go up in flames."

    "Beach: The campsites are right behind the dunes from the beach, it’s a perfect spot and so convenient for spending the day on the beach but being able to run back to your site for supplies/bathroom etc"

    5. Janes Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Crisfield, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 968-1565

    $21 - $87 / night

    "There is a marina and kayak trails. They have both primitive and full service cabins.

    There are 3 camping loops."

    "Dogs are allowed at half the sites. They had the cleanest nicest showers we have ever seen at a campground. Fantastic camp store with long hours. Camper size Old Bay was there!!"

    6. Tom's Cove Park

    20 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-6498

    $4200 / night

    "People driving around in golf carts cheering, people playing board games at the campsite next door...sleep was difficult."

    "Close to the Marina, Downtown, The Blvd and the Beach. Staff are helpful but also gives you space to live."

    7. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

    12 Reviews
    Bloxom, VA
    10 miles
    Website

    $35 - $159 / night

    "Pets are welcome, everyone was friendly, and there is a lot of socializing opportunities at this park."

    "The seasonal weekenders had gone home, and we preferred the larger, more private area behind the site to walk our dogs."

    8. Milburn Landing Campground

    8 Reviews
    Girdletree, MD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 632-2566

    $19 - $25 / night

    "A centrally located bathroom is clean with showers and includes a dishwashing sink. Verizon cell coverage was poor. "

    "**Note: There are two separate areas of this park: Shad Landing, in Snow Hill, and Milburn Landing, in Pocomoke City."

    9. Assateague State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-2120

    $28 - $39 / night

    "Pristine beach and easy access to Bay. The state park has immaculate bathhouses. The mosquitos are no joke. Bring your grill Some loops are pet friendly."

    "Be careful to not get too close to the horses, they are WILD horses. It is pet friendly on the sites as well as the beach, but they need to be leashed. This site was sooo much fun."

    10. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

    39 Reviews
    Berlin, MD
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 641-1441

    $40 / night

    "Wild horses, wide, clean stretches of beach, safe surroundings, close to town. This is the best beach camping in all of Maryland."

    "Do not feed or pet the horses!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pocomoke City, MD

587 Reviews of 49 Pocomoke City Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2018

    Shad Landing Campground

    Close to the ocean without the cost of OC

    Shad Landing,along with it’s sister park Milburn Landing, make up Pokomoke State Park. It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague. The sites are varied- some are more apt to hold smaller tents than larger ones, there are RV sites as well- cabins too. Each loop, with the exception of Waters Edge have full bathrooms with warm showers and flush toilets. Pets are allowed in some loops. The marina/ park office has a well stocked camp store as well as a kitchen that serves pizza and the like. Boat rental are available as well (try the canoe loop trail) There have been years when we stay here instead of hotels at OC- much cheaper and close to more than just commercial crap. Besides the beaches, it’s also close to the truly excellent NASA Wallops Island center that my kids thoroughly enjoy, as well as incredibly awesome food in nearby Berlin and Pocomoke City. Each site provides a picnic table and fire ring. Most have a lantern hook. In season there is a large swimming pool- free for campers. The nature center regularly holds programs and there are a few hiking trails here and in the nearby Pocomoke State Forest.

  • Julie F.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Love this place

    What a great visit are having. Beautiful location with lots of space for everyone. Great beach and tiki bar. Pools for the family and very pet friendly. We stayed in the ‘big rig’ site within Club Castaway right on the water as we have a 40ft rig. Amenities are clean, staff friendly and helpful. Our dog, Daisy, loved the beach and the dog park and socialization w her pooch friends. Will be back.

  • B
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    Great quiet spot with lots to do

    We stayed here 3 nights over Labor Day weekend. The sites are very level and spaced out well for privacy. The bathhouse was simple but clean, lit, and serviceable. There is a lot to do here: between the river, nature center, and pool, this place offers a lot. Plus it’s close to historic Snow Hill and Pocomoke City. A short day trip will take you to Chincoteague or Assateague Islands or Ocean City. We would definitely go back!

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Shad Landing Campground

    Solid campground for boating and fishing or heading to the beach

    I camped here a few years ago during an April vacation. It was early in the season, so not all the loops were open. Our site in Deer Run had electric and was plenty large and level for our teardrop camper. The bathroom was spotless and shower stalls had all you would wish for, with seating and sufficient hooks. Though we had neighbors, the campground was quiet.

     There’s a marina and boat launch, with the marina offering electric and potable water. Boat rentals include canoes, kayaks, rowboats and electric boats in season. There’s a playground for kids. They also have a swimming pool, but in 2021 it looks like hours are limited to weekends due to staffing, so don’t make that the sole reason for camping here. There are several different wooded loops and sites are generally level and spacious with fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, and fish-cutting tables.

    Note that Water’s Edge loop does not offer electric and the bathroom facilities are under the store. This loop is open year round. Acorn and Deer Run offer electric and the bath house is in the center of the loop. Robin’s Nest loops is open year round and has a mix of campsites with and without electric as well as mini cabins.. The Blue Heron loop has 3 group sites(distinct from youth group sites in a different area). If you have a pet, note that they are permitted in Water’s Edge and Acorn loops.

    In addition to the boating and fishing on site, Assateague State Park and National Seashore are about 45 minutes away to the northeast and Chincoteague to the south. Shad Landing made a great base for exploring the area and making a trip to the coast to watch the sunrise and seek out the wild horses. Ocean City is nearby if you need anything tourist-style activities, but this is a great place to get away. If you've forgotten anything, big box stores in Pocomoke City are only 10 minutes away. It’s important to note that the Milburn Landing campground at Pocomoke River is about 25 minutes away and less convenient for exploring the coastal attractions.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2020

    Shad Landing Campground

    Near enough to the ocean

    Shad Landing ( and it’s parter site Milburn Landing) offer enough for you to spend a week close enough to the beaches of Assateague, Ocean City, and Chincoteague to smell the ocean. Sites are medium to large. There is one pet loop that is popular with the RV crowd. The park offers a warm shower, clean restrooms, a camp store that houses a small kitchen(pizza, sandwiches, ice cream) and canoeing through a pretty decent water trail. When not blocked by pandemic proposals, the nature center is a hub of educational activity and some great ranger programs. The park can get crowded fast. The eastern shore gets busy quick, even on the weekdays. When open, there is Assateague National Park, Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge, Wallops Island NASA center, and the fun of Ocean City- all within an hour drive. The towns of OC, Pocomoke City, and Berlin all have enough food to satisfy. The waterfront loop has no attached bathroom/showers, but instead uses the facilities under the camp store- a long walk in the middle of the night. There is water available. There is a washer/dryer available as well. Cabins are also available for rent. The one big problem with both Shad and Milburn are the bugs. It gets insanely humid here, and the mosquitoes, flies, and ticks take full advantage- especially if you decide to hike through the nearby State Forest. As of this writing, both the pool and the nature center is closed due to COVID. As well as the Marina and the Camp Store, which we found out on arrival. Wal-mart and Dollar General are just eight miles from the park. As we had already booked the week, we stayed- but without the pool at least and without the presence of the staff and the camp store ( and the boat rental as well) the experience was not as good as it was in the past. Until the COVID restrictions are relaxed and the park gets its amenities back, I cannot recommend staying here as much as I have in the past. The bathrooms in the fox den loop need updated as well- I noticed the doors are rusted and the stalls are very small.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Milburn Landing Campground

    A quiet and small campground

    Pocomoke river state park offers two campgrounds smaller of these is Milburn landing which is significantly farther from the coastal attractions then the larger Shad Landing. It offers level sites with gravel pads, picnic table, and lantern stand, and fire ring nestled beneath tall pines; some also offer electric, but not sewer connections. A centrally located bathroom is clean with showers and includes a dishwashing sink. Verizon cell coverage was poor.  There are also a few rustic cabins if you don't have a tent iorwould rather have a more secure place to sleep.

    There's a soft launch spot for canoes and kayaks near the cabins, but no swimming due to water hazards. An official boat ramp is down a road across from the campground entrance.

    There's no camp store on location, but Pocomoke City, with it's big box stores, is nearby if you've forgotten anything.

    It's a quieter experience here with fewer amenities, but nice if you want to get away and boat, fish, or explore. If you're looking to explore Assateague or Chincoteague, you will find the Shad Landing section of Pocomoke River is more convenient.

  • Jen V.
    Aug. 23, 2017

    Milburn Landing Campground

    Great campground, beautiful setting!

    Note: There are two separate areas of this park: Shad Landing, in Snow Hill, and Milburn Landing, in Pocomoke City. Shad Landing is the main area of the park, and contains the camp store, marina, multiple camping loops, swimming pool, etc. The two areas are right across the river from each other, but it’s about a 20-minute drive, since you have to drive up and around the river.

    The site was very large, level, and heavily shaded by loblolly pines. Nice open-ish area to the side and behind the site, where we were able to hang our hammocks and clothesline. The pines provided great shade, but little privacy between sites. The campground itself was very pretty and well laid out, but most sites were a little too close together for my taste. I really did enjoy our particular site, but it was a bit too far from the bath house for those traveling with little kids. Camping loop also has a partial view of the river, and is steps away from the Nassawango Pavilion and tire playground (which was great for us, because we were holding our family reunion in said pavilion). One note: the loop road is nicely flat and paved, but very tight and winding, with lots of trees right next to it. Be prepared for a multi-point turn to back into your site!

    Bath house was large and extremely clean; renovated within the last year. Two large shower stalls; one was a handicapped stall with the detachable shower head, which was great for showering my toddler off. Water was nice and hot, and pressure was strong. I’m assuming they had well water, as i could feel the slight “sliminess” of a water softener. There was also a nice, large dishwashing sink on the outside. Nearby pavilion and tire playground were very clean and well-maintained, with a beautiful view of the Pocomoke River. Nice dock for fishing and boat launch. This seems to be the more “quiet” side of the park; if you’re looking for more on-site activities and amenities, head over to Shad Landing.

    There is a ton to do within an hour’s drive! Ocean City, Salisbury Zoo, Historic Berlin, Assateague, Wallops Island, you name it. A great base camp from which to explore all Delmarva has to offer.

    Overall, we really enjoyed this park, and the setting couldn’t be more beautiful. If we were to return, we would probably camp on the Shad Landing side, as it has more amenities right there, and the campsites over there seemed more private and wooded than those at Milburn.

  • Stuart H.
    May. 5, 2023

    Shad Landing Campground

    In 40 years of camping, this is the best campground!

    Beautiful camping spot with all the amenities. Loops with electric or no electric, Pet-friendly loops and non-pet friendly loops. I have been camping there off and on for 40 years first as a kid and now with my family. I love to go there every year at all seasons of the year. The best campground I've ever found in Maryland. Close proximity to both Ocean City and Assateague Island.

  • Don
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    Bring bug spray!

    Great park, awesome amenities. Would definitely go back. Price is not cheap but the amenities make it worth it. Can’t wait until the zip lining courses are back open. Stupid COVID!

    Bugs were crazy bad in the dog park and the moisture rich tent areas. Bring bug spray or a flame thrower.


Guide to Pocomoke City

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

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Shad Landing Campground

  • Shad Landing Campground offers spacious sites nestled in the woods, perfect for pets to explore while you enjoy the nearby Pocomoke River.
  • This campground features clean facilities and a variety of activities for families, making it a great choice for pet owners looking for a fun getaway.
  • With its well-maintained grounds and friendly atmosphere, Shad Landing is a favorite among those traveling with pets.

Dog owners appreciate Janes Island State Park Campground

  • Janes Island State Park Campground provides a beautiful setting with ample opportunities for hiking and canoeing, allowing pets to join in on the adventure.
  • The campground is known for its clean facilities and scenic views, making it a relaxing spot for both you and your dog.
  • With designated pet-friendly loops, Janes Island ensures that your furry companions have a comfortable stay.

Pet owners like Bayside Assateague Campground

  • At Bayside Assateague Campground, wild horses roam freely, providing a unique experience for pet owners who enjoy nature and wildlife.
  • The campground features spacious sites and picnic tables, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your pet by your side.
  • With easy access to the beach and hiking trails, Bayside Assateague is an excellent choice for those looking to explore the outdoors with their pets.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pocomoke City, MD is Shad Landing Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 28 reviews.

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