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Dog-Friendly Camping near Salisbury, MD

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    Trap Pond State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tent, RV, cabin, and even yurt campers throughout the year. Located near Laurel, Delaware, the campground offers water and electric hookups at most sites, with clean bathhouses featuring free hot showers nearby. Dogs must be leashed at all times and owners are expected to clean up after their pets throughout the park. The spacious campsites in Loop D provide good separation with tree cover and views of the pond from select locations. Additional pet-friendly options include Shad Landing Campground at Pocomoke River State Park and Assateague State Park Campground, both allowing pets at tent and RV sites. The bathrooms remain clean with individual family-style facilities in each camping loop. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables, though sites aren't always perfectly level.

    Multiple pet-friendly trails surround Trap Pond, ideal for walking dogs on leashes while exploring the unique cypress swamp environment. The hiking and biking trails range from easy, wide paths to more secluded routes through pine forests and along waterways. Water access points allow pets to cool off, though the shallow pond with underwater obstacles isn't suitable for swimming. Free bike rentals make exploring the trail system more accessible, with most paths featuring smooth stone dust surfaces suitable for pets of all sizes. During summer months, campers should check their pets regularly for ticks, as the tiny variety found in this region can be problematic. Nearby Ocean City beaches and Assateague Island offer additional day trip opportunities for campers seeking coastal experiences with their pets. The camp store stocks pet essentials for those who forget supplies.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Salisbury (67)

      1. Trap Pond State Park Campground

      4.7(47)9mi from Salisbury146 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We were able to get a yurt as a walk up after the office closed thanks to the help of a kind staff member. The yurt was cozy and had a waterfront view of the pond."

      "There are miles of well maintained trails for bicycles, and free bike rentals from the campground bike shed."

      Available next weekend

      from $27 - $65 / night

      5 Sites Available

      2. Shad Landing Campground

      4.4(28)19mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Not many pet sites, nice pool, new bath houses, descent animal resource center"

      from $23 - $29 / night

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      3. Assateague State Park Campground

      4.7(66)26mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $28 - $39 / night

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      4. Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

      4.5(15)15mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There is an arcade, camp store, heated pool, playground, dog park, and mini golfing! The main pavilion has rentals for recreational equipment at no extra cost (hula hoops, balls, etc.)"

      "We loved riding the bus to the water park (which is free) but we chose to drive to Assateague because they only drop off and pick up at the visitors center and the distance from there to the beach was"

      5. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

      4.7(20)19mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Pet friendly as we stayed with our golden retriever with a great view of the river. This campsite is a must stay, especially for glampers and probably a good choice for those who love ac/heating!"

      from $19 - $71 / night

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      6. Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground

      4.7(42)26mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents

      "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!"

      from $40 / night

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      7. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

      4.5(55)29mi from Salisbury160 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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"

      Available next weekend

      from $40 - $80 / night

      12 Sites Available

      8. Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

      4.4(30)24mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

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

      "Great location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, lots to do, kid and pet friendly"

      9. Woodlawn Campground

      5.0(1)5mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents

      10. Milburn Landing Campground

      4.2(10)18mi from SalisburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Sign at Park entrance says no alcohol allowed without permit. Pets allowed."

      "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"

      from $19 - $25 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Salisbury, MD

    812 Reviews of 67 Salisbury Campgrounds

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 24, 2026

      Redden State Forest Campground

      Quiet primitive campsites with slight road noise. We didn’t hear any train during our stay. We stayed at site 10 on the left branch where the newer gravel tent sites are in the pines. The potalet is nearby. It’s was dark at our campsite when we arrived. Nice and level gravel pad with plenty of room - sites are large enough to pull into and k turn if needed (although we saw the sign saying to park parallel to the site entrance in the morning- we have a roof top tent on our vehicle). When I put my headlamp on there were all these tiny sparkles on the ground out among the pine trees surrounding our campsite. When I walked up really close to one and shined my lamp on it, I saw that they are pretty big spiders. A little unnerving but also pretty? Told my brain I was in a glittery fairy forest and slept fine. 🤣

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Assateague State Park Campground

      My happy place!

      This place is so special! The beaches are so peaceful, you can ride bikes, kayak, and the park also offers activities through the spring and summer — even Yoga on the beach! The spaces are large, the bathrooms are very clean. It is safe and quiet. There are wild horses, and you have to be mindful of how you store your food but it is fun to watch them. There is something so exciting when you come over the bridge to the Island and see the marshes and dunes. Plenty of restaurants and other things to do in the area, but we often don’t want to leave once we are there! We do like to go to Berlin Md once while there. 410 Social is a great place. Anyway you can’t beat the sunrises and sunsets at Assateague. It’s not easy to get a reservation, but don’t give up, it’s worth it!

    • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 13, 2026

      Assateague State Park Campground

      Lovely but

      It is a big, busy campground with only two loops with electric hookups. There is no shade. You are steps from the beach and at many sites can hear the ocean at night. The horses can be a menace and will raid campsites. There are sites of many sizes and some pull- throughs. It's nice but very weather dependent.

    • christian G.
      Sep. 13, 2026

      Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

      Fin beach trip

      Pretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi

    • HThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 1, 2026

      Milburn Landing Campground

      Lovely campground with shaded campsites

      Spacious sites among tall mature trees. No undergrowth to provide privacy between sites. I reserved a site online this morning, but site said "available" when I arrived, so don't count on reservation being updated same-day. Sign at Park entrance says no alcohol allowed without permit. Pets allowed.

    • Taylor
      Aug. 16, 2026

      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches

      Yearly goers

      Love it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend

    • Patel D.
      Aug. 9, 2026

      Big Oaks Campground

      ⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated

       I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.

    • Patel D.
      Aug. 9, 2026

      Big Oaks Campground

      ⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.

        I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.

    Guide to Salisbury

    Trap Pond State Park Campground welcomes pets across its diverse accommodations including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Located near Laurel, Delaware, this campground features spacious sites with water and electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables. The park's walk-in tent sites provide extra privacy for campers with dogs, while the island tent site offers a secluded experience surrounded by water. Assateague State Park Campground and Assateague Island National Seashore both permit pets in designated areas, with easy access to beaches and natural surroundings. Most sites remain level despite being primarily sand-based, allowing comfortable setup for pet owners in tents or RVs. Bathhouses are kept clean with regular maintenance and free hot showers, though water conservation measures limit shower duration. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.

    The park's extensive trail system provides multiple options for dog walking, with both paved and natural paths winding through wooded areas and around the pond. Kayaking through the bald cypress swamp with dogs is particularly popular, with pontoon boat tours also available for those who prefer guided experiences. The campground store stocks pet essentials along with camping supplies, while free bike rentals allow campers to explore wider areas with athletic dogs. Seasonal considerations include summer bugs that emerge at night near the water, making evening walks with pets more comfortable when exterior lights remain off. Wildlife encounters require keeping dogs on leashes at all times, with particular attention to the resident squirrels near island sites. The location provides convenient access to Ocean City and Assateague Island beaches for day trips, offering additional dog-friendly destinations within an hour's drive.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Salisbury, MD is Trap Pond State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.

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