Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Jackson, MI

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Jackson, MI has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Jackson, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Jackson, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Jackson, Michigan (106)

    1. Waterloo Portage Lake Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "It is a bit of a walk to get to but is handicap accessible.
    There are two bathrooms throughout the loop and one at the beach."

    "A few bathrooms are located around the campground. The spaces are generous and the majority have electricity only. The lake has a little beach with sands. Nice place."

    2. Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Chelsea, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "It is usually easy to get multiple sites next to each other with reservations.

    There is a decent sandy beach here with a playground and volleyball net."

    "There is an outside vault toilet behind the cabin. Lots of trails connecting the cabin to the rest of the park. Cheap too! Only $68 per night."

    3. Greenwood Acres Family Campground

    5 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 522-8600

    $35 - $75 / night

    "The campground offered a haunted trail, trick or treating and crafts for the kids."

    "Pool, lake, arcade, golf, ice cream parlor. Bathrooms are clean."

    4. Hideaway RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 522-5858

    "Quiet, very chill RV park, small beach on a pond for fishing playground for kids and plenty of room for our small dog."

    5. Holiday RV Campground

    5 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 522-5846

    "Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud.

    Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up."

    "Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud. Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up."

    6. Portage Lake Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "We purchased our new rPod 193 late in the fall and have been dying to give it a test camp and Michigan Winter Weather gave us a great opportunity the week after Christmas (2021)."

    "Enjoyed a nice paddle on the lake the morning before I left!"

    7. Green Lake Rustic Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Chelsea, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "The lack of cover between sites gave everyone a nice view of the lake from our tents on our inland sites, which was beautiful."

    "I stayed at #6 and had a beautiful view of the lake. There is muddy lake access on that site and I paddled from there in my kayak. There is an official boat launch nearby."

    8. Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $27 - $46 / night

    "There is a new large playground structure and nice but short paved path for kids to bike or scooter around."

    "On Crooked Lake, it has 25 sites, two of which are right on the water; #7 is full sun, larger, and 20 is sun/shade and tucked away in the back of the campground."

    9. Apple Creek Campground & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 522-3467

    "There is also nice walking/hiking trails connected right to the property. Our visit was for 2 days/3 nights.  Over half the sites are seasonal, so despite a lot of RVs, we saw very few people."

    "The group area is circular and surrounded by trees which helped to keep it cool. Each site had electric hook-up and some had water."

    10. Ted Ranch Campground

    6 Reviews
    Brooklyn, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 592-2434

    $25 / night

    "campground though, MIS started a new music night this year at the M50 Creekside campground within the track and the music was so loud that we heard the bass and every lyric at Ted Ranch (which is a mile away from"

    "This place is across the street from Michigan international speedway and sure beats fighting all the people/campers in the infield campgrounds!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Jackson, MI

599 Reviews of 106 Jackson Campgrounds


  • Ron M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2025

    Camp Sequoia

    Great people nice for short stay

    A mostly seasonal campground that can be had to find. Super amenities with huge pool and large field with dog park, baseball field, bags, basketball and sand volleyball. Many trails to walk.

  • A
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Camp Sequoia

    Quiet, Friendly Campground

    We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Delivered our firewood right to our site. Lots of shade trees, beautiful well groomed trails for walking. Even a dog park, which our Golden Retriever really enjoyed.

  • S
    Oct. 15, 2021

    Holiday RV Campground

    Nice Park

    Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot (22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud.

    Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

  • S
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Holiday RV Campground

    Large RV Park

    Nice Park Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot(22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud. Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet place to get away

    We have been here a few times. Really enjoy the secluded sites and the lake. It’s a small campground but it’s clean and quiet. Most sites don’t have water hookups but they do have electric. There isn’t much to do outside of the campground but there is a nice lake with canoe and kayak rentals. Very pet friendly and even has a dog beach.

  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • debe K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Cold Brook County Park

    Nice little county park!

    29 campsites pretty close together with old growth trees interspersed around the campground. Fishing pier and boating, playground area, and beach. No longer has primitive camping. Some hiking trails...short. is next to a busy road, so traffic all night. Staff was great! Showers and bathrooms cleaned multiple times a day. Pet friendly. Would stay here again!

  • Mary O.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Fun with family and pets!

    Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well!  Big playground and nice bathrooms

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2018

    Waffle Farm Campground

    Great campground. Clean. Great people. Stocked camp store. Entertainment.

    Pet friendly. Great camp store. Clean campground. Nice beach. Beautiful!!


Guide to Jackson

Explore the great outdoors with your furry friends at some of the best pets-allowed camping spots near Jackson, Michigan. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic time.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Jackson

Pet owners appreciate these amenities

  • Ted Ranch Campground provides electric hookups and a small beach area, making it a comfortable spot for pet owners looking to relax by the water.
  • At Apple Creek Campground & RV Park, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade and a pool for those hot summer days, perfect for pets and their owners.
  • Holiday RV Campground features large sites and a welcoming community, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include these top picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Jackson, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Jackson, MI is Waterloo Portage Lake Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area with a 3.5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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