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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Glennie, MI

409 Reviews

Huron-Manistee National Forest permits pets throughout its dispersed camping areas near Glennie, Michigan. Several established campgrounds in the region also welcome pets, including Pine River Campground, Jewell Lake Campground, and Alcona Park. Leashed pets are allowed at all campsites, though policies vary regarding beach access. The facilities are clean and kept up with easy access to trails, lakes and rivers that are close and pet-friendly. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, with some offering additional facilities such as drinking water and vault toilets. Alcona Park features full hookups for RVs and cabin accommodations that accept pets, while Pine River Campground offers more rustic experiences with tent and RV sites.

Dog-friendly beaches are available at several locations, including a designated pet area at Harrisville State Park where the water is shallow and perfect for active dogs. Trails throughout the Huron-Manistee National Forest welcome leashed pets, with the two-mile nature trail at Harrisville providing an excellent hiking option with dogs. The dunes along the Au Sable River offer unique terrain for pets and owners to explore. Campground hosts at some locations provide pet waste stations, though bringing your own bags is recommended. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are advised to avoid hot surfaces. Wildlife is abundant in the area, so keeping pets secured is essential for their safety and the protection of local fauna. The region's veterinary services are primarily located in larger towns like Oscoda and Tawas, approximately 30-45 minutes from most campgrounds.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Glennie, Michigan (112)

    1. Huron-Manistee National Forest

    9 Reviews
    Brethren, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 775-2421

    $10 - $14 / night

    "The dunes along the river seem out of place, and wonderfully so. you could spend so much tIme here, climbing around, swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the views."

    "It was amazing, my husband, myself and our two dogs had a wonderful time. We hiked al through the forest, tried lots of cool gear and discovered a new love for camping and nature."

    2. Alcona Park

    9 Reviews
    Glennie, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 735-3881

    $16 - $30 / night

    "This is a great campground and very close to canoe rentals. They pick up trash right at your site! Also, buy the wood from the people driving around."

    "I had cabin #3, very beautiful on the lake. Wish they had a grate to cook some things, however I failed to bring my own. It made do with what I had."

    3. Harrisville State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Harrisville, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 724-5126

    $28 - $74 / night

    "We rented their pet-friendly cabin. "

    "Tons and tons of paved hiking trails. Pet friendly. Best part was checkout was at 1pm instead of 10am."

    4. Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center

    5 Reviews
    Sand Lake, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 362-8961

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Hike to the nearby monument and attend one of their educational programs, visit the museum, take the steps down to the floating shanty, or visit the small store."

    "This is a nice campground that butts up with the Lumberman’s Memorial park with a trail leading to the AuSable sand dune. Campsites are paved with fire pits and picnic tables."

    5. Rollways Campground

    4 Reviews
    Hale, MI
    7 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The sites are big, most are well shaded."

    "We brought our own kayaks and spent the day at on loud lake which was about a 15 min drive away. There were plenty of vault toilets which were very clean and water stations."

    6. Jewell Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Barton City, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 775-2421

    $15 / night

    "Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back."

    "Gorgeous area right on Jewell lake. Walking distance from Barton City. Sites have nice privacy between them. Utilized the grill on the fire ring alot Privy was well kept."

    7. Old Orchard Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-7814

    "Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend"

    "Sites are reasonably priced around$25-30/night.

    The park is very dog-friendly, which we appreciated. 

    Nice large, woodsy, level lots. Many are waterfront. "

    8. Hoist/Reid Lake Areas

    3 Reviews
    Curran, MI
    9 miles

    "The trail is only about 8 miles but it would be easy to spend a day next to the water or a little inland."

    "Trail is easy enough and there are so many different spots to camp along the way. It is foot travel only and most sites are a decent hike to get to."

    9. Pine River Campground

    2 Reviews
    Glennie, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-0728

    10. Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "This here is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The facilities are clean and kept up. All access to trails, lakes and the river are close and easy to get to."

    "Rifle River Recreation Area is located directly east of Houghton Lake within the AuSable State Forest, near the city of Lupton.

    The RRRA offers several camping areas within its borders."

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  • Jessika A.
    Aug. 11, 2017

    Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    Backyard Beauty

    This here is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The facilities are clean and kept up. All access to trails, lakes and the river are close and easy to get to. Great location to bring family and pets.

  • Emily G.
    May. 23, 2024

    Jewell Lake NF Campground

    Jewell Lake

    I think jewel lake is pretty good because they have good campsites. I like the dog, they have an island, you can go on can't sleep on there, but you can go on it. They have a beach, they have a bridge, so you can fish on good water to go swimming, you can drive a boat, you can go on a kayaking on a jet ski, any type of water boats the camp site it's pet friendly perfect for campers or pull behinds tense, they're ok, for motorhome\ RV's but it's pretty good.

  • Sasha K.
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Harrisville State Park Campground

    A great pet-friendly getaway

    We rented their pet-friendly cabin.  It consists of a single room, two bunk beds, a table mounted to the wall, two chairs, a mini fridge, a microwave, coffee pot, a wall heater and a wall-mounted fan.  Nothing fancy, but serviceable.  There's a site with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit, connected to the cabin, as well as a decent sized front porch.  Also nearby the dumping station, but this isn't as bad as it could be, at least during our midweek stays ((We've done two weekday stays.)  There's a patch of grass across the drive, where puppy potty bags are dispensed, for easy bathroom breaks with the dogs, and it is also close to the campground host site and firewood vending machine.  The firewood is really decent quality, and the machine accepts cards, which is nice, compared to other parks.  The bathrooms/showers are a short walk away, and are really a lot nicer than most state park facilities.  Several accessible/family restrooms are available, offering shower seats, benches, a dual height showerhead, sink, and toilet with grab bars, all in one lockable room.  Several campsites are one the waterfront.  As other's have mentioned, the beach is seeing some significant changes, due to historically high lake levels, which has forced several campsites to close, and the designated dog beach to be inaccessible.  They have alleviated this by shifting the pet-friendly beach area to the site of the closed campsites.  It is still an amazingly beautiful place to just sit in awe of the beauty of Lake Huron.  There is a two mile nature trail that winds through the outer part of the park, and it supplied a great hike with our dogs.  The park itself is within a reasonable walk to the local grocery store, utilizing a paved path that leads from the campground to the town.  We just love it there.  The only thing holding back from a five star is the beach area's struggles.  But that doesn't even feel fair, because there's little that humans can do at this point, to change that.

  • Hallee L.
    Aug. 26, 2023

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Nice but busy

    It is very nice and extremely clean. However it is kind of cramped. Sites feel close and everyone was very nosey. Pet beach is nice. Water is beautiful. Convenient location. People didn't listen to rules such as quiet hour and let their badly behaved dogs run loose. Bath house is extremely nice! All in all, I would camp here on an off day/season.

  • Maggie M.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    We weren’t planning to camp but...

    but we were blown away! The dunes along the river seem out of place, and wonderfully so. you could spend so much tIme here, climbing around, swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the views. We keep our Jeep ready for camping at any moment and places like this are why we do it. We just had to stay, and I am so excited to go back in the fall. I know this says no pets but we were able to bring our dog and saw many other dogs enjoying the park as well!

  • Megan A.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    The park is very clean. Some sites are small, some are larger. Have visited many times. Fun interpretive programs for adults and kids. Beautiful beach to spend the day on. Located close to town. Lots of areas to walk as well. Not pet friendly though, they are allowed at the sites, but not on the beach.

  • Edward C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Terrific location

    This is a beautiful and picturesque park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.

    Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities.

    The pet friendly beach is fantastic for dogs as the water is very shallow and let's them be active.

    The access roads on the loop are narrow, so you may need to take some care of if you have a large vehicle.

    There's also a kids playground and volleyball court.

  • K
    Apr. 20, 2018

    Alcona Park

    Beautiful

    This is a great campground and very close to canoe rentals. They pick up trash right at your site! Also, buy the wood from the people driving around. The stuff we got from the office was so wet I had to break out the stove (the horror!). Also, when you leave, stop in Glennie to the Chat and Chew!

  • Scott G.
    May. 29, 2023

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    A nice state park

    A nice campground with two loops. Can be tricky getting a large RV in especially during bigger holidays but the sites are large and you can park you camper a few different ways. Decent trails. Beach access across the road. There is a pet friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here. The bathrooms in the east loop are older and not that great but the other loop has a nice modern bathroom. Sites are mostly flat more so on the eastern loop. We had a nice visit.

Guide to Glennie

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

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and natural beauty

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Pet owners like convenient amenities and activities

  • Oscoda-Tawas KOA provides a range of facilities, including a playground and a pool, making it a great family-friendly option for those traveling with pets.
  • Enjoy fishing and hiking at Alcona Park, where pets are welcome, and the scenery is stunning.
  • Rollways Campground offers a peaceful atmosphere with clean facilities, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your four-legged companion.

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