Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Williamstown, MA

Sperry Road Campground in Mount Greylock State Reservation offers secluded campsites where hikers with pets can set up camp after a short 1.3-mile hike from the parking area. The pet-friendly sites feature bear boxes positioned away from camping areas to protect food from wildlife, particularly important as black bears inhabit the park. Pine Hollow Campground also welcomes pets with full hookup sites surrounding a fishing pond where dogs can enjoy the outdoors with their owners. The campsites remain quite private despite proximity to neighboring campers, creating a peaceful atmosphere for both humans and their animals. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables, with clean composting toilets centrally located throughout the camping areas. Rangers at Mount Greylock deliver firewood directly to campsites and provide helpful reminders about proper food storage to maintain bear safety.

Several pet-friendly hiking trails connect directly to the campgrounds, including paths to nearby waterfalls and routes to Mount Greylock's summit. Dogs should remain leashed on trails due to wildlife in the area, particularly with bear sightings reported at neighboring campsites. Historic Valley Campground in North Adams provides another option for pet owners, featuring wooded sites near a lake approximately five minutes from downtown attractions. The campground's natural setting offers plenty of walking opportunities for dogs, though hookup placement may require extra hose length or longer cords to properly set up. Free dispersed camping with pets is available at NFR 273 in Vermont, providing a more primitive option for experienced campers and their dogs who don't require facilities. Weather conditions in the Berkshires can change rapidly, so pet owners should pack appropriate gear to keep animals comfortable during unexpected temperature shifts.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Williamstown, Massachusetts (129)

    1. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 499-4262

    $8 - $35 / night

    "We brought our dogs as well. All the sites were lined up down a pretty straight road, on both sides of the road. You can evidently drive up there too but what fun is that?"

    "We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed)."

    2. Woodford State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 447-7169

    "Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."

    "Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use."

    3. Clarksburg State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 664-8345

    $17 - $55 / night

    "The park and the campground feel quite secluded for the location - very close to North Adams and other towns in that part of the Berkshires.  The pond and the hiking trail around it are beautiful. "

    "Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site."

    4. Pine Hollow Campground

    6 Reviews
    Pownal, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 823-5569

    $41 - $57 / night

    "said Clean, friendly stuff , large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones We had a site with Electric and Water hook up There are sewer hook up available also Over all a great place Pet"

    "Great little campground close to Albany. We needed a place to stop for the night but could have stayed all weekend. There is a small pond that is fun to fish and swim in."

    5. Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Florida, MA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 663-8469

    $17 - $60 / night

    "This state forest campground offers large sites, some of them on a grassy open area or tucked into the woods."

    "We camp with a pop up and reserved site 11, the orientation of the site did not work and we switched to site 10. 10 & 11 are connected by a path, good for people traveling in a group."

    6. Historic Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    North Adams, MA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 672-2158

    "The bathrooms are clean, the campground has a cool lake front, and you’re about a five minute drive to mass moca or a 20-30 minute walk. Looking forward to fresh grass 2021."

    "Camping here gives you a small lake and plenty of woodland surrounding you and since of peace. Bathrooms are clean but definitely a moisture issue. Staff is very helpful, Friendly but overworked."

    7. Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Petersburg, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 658-3659

    "We chose a site right by the river and were able to adjust it to our needs for our dogs and grandchildren. The neighbors have been very helpful and friendly."

    8. Cherry Plain State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cherry Plain, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 733-5400

    $14 - $17 / night

    "We love the loop of sites near the entrance near the water for views but close to the bathroom, ranger station, and trails. Farther from the beach so there is less impact from the day visitors."

    "There are a number of “walk in” sites that are all lovely, I suggest the sites toward the back of the park. Hot showers, bathrooms, and dishwashing stations are available."

    9. Mohawk Trail State Forest Campground

    8 Reviews
    Drury, MA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 339-5504

    $17 - $75 / night

    "This campground is just off of Rt2 in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The campground is well kept, and quiet but the sites are very close together."

    "This is a great campground located off of highway 2 in western Mass."

    10. NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    6 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    12 miles

    "A LOT of bugs due to dense wooded surroundings. The bugs seems to be unbothered by the bug spray as well."

    "The entrance to the road had a sign that said “road closed ahead”. We chanced it and was able to find a really nice open spot right before the road closure. Was a great spot!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Williamstown, MA

628 Reviews of 129 Williamstown Campgrounds


  • Sammii D.
    Jun. 19, 2019

    Kampfires

    Delightful

    This place is pretty awesome. They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer. RV Spots, tent camping spots, a dog park, badminton, basketball, horseshoe, shuffleboard, the works. The bathrooms are beautifully redone and clean. The laundry room is pretty good too. Its close to Brattleboro and Putney and just across the border to New Hampshire. I'd most definitely stay again when I'm in the area. The other guest were very nice and we could also have packages delivered.

  • A
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    A peaceful place with character.

    My first visit to New York state was amazing, largely in part due to my campsite at the Woodland Hills campground. I had a back in site and was having problems with my camper, and they were able to change to a pull through at time of check in. However, it was in early May and before the summer crowds. The pond has a fountain which sounds like a small waterfall at night, and wildflowers were in bloom. Very nice bathrooms and showers, and my dog loved the dog park.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2022

    Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run

    Easy and well taken care of

    This was my very first trip in an rv so I was a little nervous but overall everything went very smoothly. All of the sites are pull through so no worries about backing in. They are pretty close together but we went so early in the season we didn’t have anyone on either side of us - in fact I think we were the only people there that weren’t seasonal. We didn’t have a ton of interactions with the other campers beyond a smile and nod but no one was outright unfriendly. At the office/store the employees were very nice and helpful. The public bathrooms were very clean but the toilets didn’t flush very well in the 2 different bathrooms we went to. The pools looked nice but they weren’t open yet because it was still cold. There was a nice little dog park fenced in area for my dog to run around in. The kids/teens were typical kids/teens and did get a little rowdy/noisy but it wasn’t anything excessive and quiet hours seemed to be well respected. Overall I’d stay again.

  • Andrzej K.
    May. 30, 2021

    Pine Hollow Campground

    Great Small campground

    This place was recommended by a friend It is exactly what she said Clean, friendly stuff , large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones We had a site with Electric and Water hook up There are sewer hook up available also Over all a great place Pet friendly, ( we had two dogs)

  • A
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Dorset RV Park

    It was ok

    We travelled as a group with family (4 sites). When we booked all our sites were right next to each other. When we arrived not a single one of us were even on the same road. The biggest issue with this, is that there were plenty of sites available next to each other. My parents paid for 50 amp electric and the site next to them was using it instead of the 30amp they were meant to have. Also, while the campground is pet friendly, a warning about free roaming chickens would have been nice. I would not have brought my (prey driven) dogs if I had known there were free roaming chickens.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Easy access sites, clean, nice people

    Easy access site, riverside electric 30A and water. Nice people. Great for pets. They have pet poo drop boxes and bags. Super clean bathrooms. The sites are not very private, but spacing is decent. Getting there you have to follow directions on their website to avoid the two low covered bridges. u.s. cellular coverage 3 bars.

  • n
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    Great park!

    Nicely treed sites and cabins with a pretty lake. Hiking, biking, swimming, boat/canoe/paddleboard rentals. No hookups but does have dump station. Pets allowed. We really like it here

  • Cynthia K.
    Sep. 12, 2018

    Emerald Lake State Park Campground

    Very Pretty!

    We camped here with our dog on a tent site in camping area B. I really appreciated the VT state parks interactive campground map, which allowed us to see the sites from home and choose the one that would suit us best.

    The site was large and clean, and relatively quiet even though it was a holiday weekend. Hiking trails are steep, so prepare for a good workout. We were a little confused about the No Dogs signs on the hiking trails, because it contradicted the pet policy on the park map that the ranger gave us. But we were glad to have an out of the way spot to launch our kayaks and take our dog for a boat ride.

    Campfire wood was a reasonable price, but all of it was very wet! Fires were a challenge. I'm assuming that this was just a wet season here. Restrooms are about average for state parks. They were definitely cleaned daily. Don't forget to bring quarters for the shower.

    Overall it was a great weekend, and we can't wait return!

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2022

    Forest Lake Campgrounds

    Weekend stay, lots of seasonal camping

    Site was clean, easy to get in/out with 21' travel trailer. Swimming at the beach wasn't inviting. Lots of seasonal campers with years of lawn ornaments. There was a sense of the campground being clicky place. Pet friendly. Mixed emotions....


Guide to Williamstown

Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation provides hike-in tent sites with bear boxes where dogs are welcome during the hiking and camping experience. The campground accommodates pets at all individual and group sites with no additional fees, though owners must maintain control of their animals at all times. Sites throughout the reservation offer picnic tables and fire rings with each campsite spaced well apart for privacy. Campers report seeing wildlife including bears in neighboring sites, emphasizing the importance of proper food storage in the provided bear boxes. Campgrounds like Pine Hollow near Pownal, Vermont and Historic Valley Campground in North Adams also welcome pets with full hookups for RV campers who travel with animals.

Mount Greylock's network of trails provides excellent hiking opportunities for campers and their dogs, with paths connecting directly from campsites to the summit or nearby waterfalls. The Appalachian Trail section passing through offers additional pet-friendly hiking routes. During winter months, some areas remain accessible for camping with dogs via snowmobile or skis. Nearby NFR 273 offers free dispersed camping spots where pets are allowed without reservation requirements or facilities. When planning visits with pets, campers should note that some campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with Pine Hollow open mid-May through mid-October and Mount Greylock's facilities typically operating from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping dogs leashed and supervised is essential for safety.

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