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 (104)

    1. Waterloo Portage Lake Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

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

    "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."

    "Nice campground with lots of sites, after the weekend we had half the place to our selfs, nice big clean lake that also offers row boat rental."

    2. Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    13 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

    13 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

580 Reviews of 104 Jackson Campgrounds



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.

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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 11 reviews.

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