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Dog-Friendly Camping near Newbury, MA

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    Salisbury Beach State Reservation accommodates pets at its oceanfront campground across from Newbury, approximately 7 miles northeast along the Massachusetts coastline. Dogs are welcome year-round at this popular camping destination, with sites featuring water and electric hookups suitable for tents and RVs. The concrete pad sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and BBQ grills, though they offer minimal privacy and limited shade. The ocean is a short walk from the campground, and dogs particularly enjoy the Merrimack River side where they can swim. The sites fill up quickly during summer months, and many campers report their dogs enjoyed both the camping experience and beach access.

    Cape Ann Camp Site, located south of Newbury in Gloucester, provides pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. The campground features clean facilities with drinking water, fire pits, and showers. Many sites lack significant privacy as they're arranged in an open field configuration with sporadic trees. When camping with pets in the area, weather considerations become important as seaside locations experience consistent breezes but can become extremely hot in direct sun with minimal shade. Wildlife encounters require keeping dogs leashed and supervised, particularly in marshy areas where bird watching is popular. Several campgrounds in the region enforce quiet hours to prevent excessive barking, and the beach access points have specific regulations regarding pets during peak season months.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Newbury (88)

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      1. Salisbury Beach State Reservation

      4.2(27)2mi from Newbury451 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too."

      "However, you can’t beat the location and it’s a great place to go with a group."

      from $28 - $38 / night

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      2. Beach Rose RV Park

      4.2(14)4mi from NewburyRVs

      "Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."

      "Kids had enough driving for the day so we had to stop. We called last min and were thankful they had a spot. Arrived at dark and they were friendly and accommodating."

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      3. Cape Ann Camp Site

      4.1(16)12mi from NewburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful campsite, nice sized sites surrounded by trees so it felt pretty private. Bathrooms and showers well maintained, 25 cents for 5 minute shower."

      "Perfect location with access to Rockport - a beautiful place to visit, shop, eat & a great little trail with great views Beach down the street was big, beautiful and low tide was unexpected as you"

      from $36 - $44 / night

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      4. Wakeda Campground, LLC

      4.6(16)12mi from NewburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.
      The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm."

      "I came here last year with my dog.  We only stayed two nights. "

      from $48 - $97 / night

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      5. Lorraine Park Campground — Harold Parker State Forest

      4.5(32)19mi from Newbury85 sitesRVs, Tents

      "north of Boston and <5 miles from the interstate, Lorraine Park campground at Harold Parker State Forest provides ample on-site activities and also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Massachusetts"

      "You could be tucked away from everyone or closer together depending on the site you choose but they are all pretty decent in size. All sites have water which is a plus."

      from $17 - $35 / night

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      6. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

      3.0(15)10mi from NewburyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "entrance (seems to happen frequently, I guess)."

      "We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"

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      7. Hampton Beach State Park Campground

      4.3(7)8mi from Newbury29 sitesRVs

      "One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor. Another side is sand dunes, that are the south end of Hampton beach."

      "Hampton Beach SP is a small beachside campground for self-contained RVs only; if you’re in a tent, you may want to look south to Salisbury SP just a few miles across the border into MA."

      from $70 / night

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      8. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

      4.5(11)13mi from NewburyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"

      "Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."

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      9. The Pines Camping Area

      4.0(4)3mi from NewburyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There’s not much around here to do, but for us we enjoyed the calmness."

      from $35 - $46 / night

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      10. Winter Island Park

      4.4(15)18mi from Newbury44 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Each site has a grill and shade.you can bring your pets and campfires need to be off the ground. There was 2 weddings while we where their."

      "We spent a weekend here on a tent site close to the beach. There was no parking at our site, but the parking lot was only 25 yards away so it was not an issue."

      from $60 / night

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    • Pawsfuradventure T.
      Jul. 22, 2018

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Beautiful forest

      We stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere. They offered electric, water, and sewer hook up, trading post that had camping goods and snacks, WiFi hotspot, pool table, and lounging area. They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.

      The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm. That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such. Everyone was friendly that we encountered during our stay.

      We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them.

      Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird. It would have been great if they offered a nature trail in the campground since the forest was so beautiful. There were paths that went into the woods but they were marked for employees only.

      The next day we wanted to go for a hike before we hit the road. Unfortunately, the state parks near the campsite do not allow dogs during late Spring to early Fall. Using our Bring Fido App, we found Rails to Trails nearby that we could bring our dog and hiking cat. We did the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail that was nice and shady, though flat, but a nice leisurely walk for all of us.

    • Jen
      Jul. 17, 2021

      Autumn Hills Campground

      Family campground

      Pros- very clean, bathrooms kept up with regularly. Staff is very nice. They offer boat rentals, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks. Store on site and they do activities during the week. Definitely more kids friendly I think. They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly. Wood available on site.

      Cons- loud cars going all night, some lights in your face. Some people tend to fly down the road on golf carts. You can also hear the main road from the open style campsite. No privacy. People will walk threw your tent site. They will talk during the night while doing this, smoking seems to be allowed at pool. No fires between 9am-5pm.

      Overall we had a good time.

    • Paulina B.
      Jun. 21, 2024

      Thousand Trails Moody Beach

      Consider Thousand Trails Membership for Better Value

      Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.

      The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.

      The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.

    • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
      Jul. 7, 2022

      Beach Rose RV Park

      Nice small campground near the beach!

      Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach. The staff was very accommodating and went out of their way to find us a spot on a busy holiday weekend due to a campground mishap. The park is very clean and they have a nice swimming pool and amenities. The dog park area was large and shady, but a lot of mosquitos. You are pretty close to your neighbors, but the sites do accommodate bigger rigs because of the length. The sites are 30/50 amp FHU and wifi was decent. The best thing about Beach Rose RV Park is the proximity to the beach and town. Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? 💗😬👍🏻

      For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

    • L
      Jul. 6, 2020

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Friendly, with a great location

      I came here last year with my dog.  We only stayed two nights.  It was his first time camping, so I made a note in my reservation request that I'd like a fairly remote site - just in case he got loud.  They put me in the perfect site, near the dog park (they have a dog park!).  When the forecast changed to thunderstorms, they let me switch my dates without any hassle.  The location is convenient for Newburyport, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast.   We ended up having a lovely stay.

      Just a note, I took my dog for a walk around the campground and noticed that many of the other sites were rather close together - including the cabins.  Some people don't mind, and even enjoy, close neighbors.  If you're like me, however, you'll want to ask for a more remote site.

      One more thing to note; I booked through Rover Pass and ended up paying them a fee.  Next time I'll contact the park directly.

      I'm looking forward to another trip soon!

    • p
      Jul. 18, 2021

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Great for kids and dogs!

      Nice clean camp ground. Beautiful dog park with agility course. Restrooms were clean and centrally located.

    • Shawn C.
      Sep. 16, 2020

      Wompatuck State Park Campground

      Great spot with Plenty of History

      We chose this spot for a family weekend. Sites are spacious. Water from nearby facet. Because it was local and had history behind it. Rhe campground is within a state park and is built on a old military base. You can still see some bunkers with their vents all around the campground. Blue Mountain spring water can be found right near campground for some refreshing water. We brought our chow chows and their was a great harbor side dog park a short drive away along with some swimming. I would visit again.

    • G
      Aug. 21, 2020

      Wakeda Campground, LLC

      Seasonal camper oriented, but comfortable for a short stay

      We stayed for two nights at Wakeda with our travel trailer. The paved roads were a plus, as was a very level campsite. The majority of campers seemed to be there for the season and were their own little community. 

      Our full hookup site was very close to other sites, so unfortunately we had to deal with some noise issues. We could hear our neighbors loudly talking at 2 AM, and also were treated to the sound of the same neighbor's dog barking for hours during the when they left him alone. That being said, this was not the fault of the campground itself.

      Wakeda's proximity to Hampton Beach was awesome -- a less than 15-minute drive for us. We also enjoyed the dog park. It was spacious and well maintained.

    • D
      May. 1, 2024

      Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

      Not dog friendy

      Are Pets Allowed at Pawtuckaway State Park?

       Leashed pets are welcome on hiking trails only. Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season(May 1- September 30).*Campers are only allowed to bring pets before May 1 and after September 30, which includes the cabins. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

      https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/pawtuckaway-state-park

    Guide to Newbury

    The Newbury region sits where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic, creating a distinctive coastal ecosystem with extensive salt marshes and tidal flats. Campers encounter strong coastal breezes and dramatic tide changes that affect beach access throughout the day. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.

    What to do

    **Fishing opportunities: 5 minutes from Salisbury Beach State Reservation camping area, anglers catch striped bass from the jetty. "Great Spring Striper fishing. Lots of local restaurants and the center of town is super close," notes Rani C., who adds that the reservation offers convenient access for fishing enthusiasts.

    Paddleboarding in tidal marshes: At Salisbury Beach State Reservation, visitors can explore multiple waterways. "We loved paddle boarding in the river where seals were plentiful and fun to watch. There is also another winding river that goes through a marshy area that was great for bird watching. Beware of tides and strong currents in these areas," warns Nancy W.

    Day trips to historic towns: From Wakeda Campground in Hampton Falls, campers can visit nearby coastal communities. "Salem, Andover, Boston are accessible while staying here. Close proximity to Richardson Ice Cream which you CANT miss if you decide to stay. They have cheap but amazing ice cream, mini golf and battling cages," explains Migdalia G., highlighting regional attractions within driving distance.

    What campers like

    Free hot showers: Unlike many campgrounds that charge for showers, Harold Parker State Forest offers complimentary facilities. "There are three bath houses that offer free hot showers," reports Orange L., contrasting with other facilities that require quarters for shower operation.

    Oceanfront RV camping: Hampton Beach State Park provides direct beach access with full hookups. "It is basically a parking lot, but with full hookups and on the ocean. The ocean breezes are fantastic. One side of the campground is bordered by an inlet that fishing boats use to head out from the harbor," explains Steve K.

    Campground entertainment: Beach Rose RV Park offers scheduled activities for guests. "The band was good & the stand up comedy was awesome. For the most part, the comedians kept it fairly clean & our 9 yr old did not get any of the jokes that were a little sassy," shares Sara D., describing unexpected entertainment options beyond standard campground amenities.

    What you should know

    Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds in the region operate from May through October, with peak season bringing crowds and higher rates. "It opens about a month before Memorial Day weekend for a quieter shoulder season. There's no protection from the sun, so you may appreciate a shelter of some sort if you expect to be outdoors at your site during the day," advises Jean C.

    RV site spacing considerations: Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort offers thoughtfully arranged sites despite limited space. "Pull through sites, while close were arranged in such a way so that you are not next to the sewer hookup of your neighbor. A big plus for me," notes one reviewer identified as Mommy D.

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