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Sterling State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its designated camping areas, offering full-hookup sites with 30/50-amp service for RVs and separate tent camping sections. The camping area provides good activities for families with kids or pets, including paved trails suitable for dog walking. Many campsites feature picnic tables and fire rings where campers can relax with their four-legged companions. Harbortown RV Resort also accommodates pets with concrete pads and pull-through sites that provide ample space for RVs with pets. The sites are generally clean with minimal garbage, even after busy holiday weekends when the campgrounds reach full capacity.
Wilderness Campground and Monroe-Toledo North KOA both offer pet-friendly accommodations, though some campers note the KOA charges extra fees per night for each pet. Camp Lord Willing RV Park provides designated pet areas, while Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park features grassy areas for pets to exercise. Several campgrounds in the region maintain fenced dog parks where pets can play off-leash, including a small dog run at Toledo East-Stony Ridge KOA. Campers should be prepared for varying levels of mosquito activity depending on the season and proximity to water. Many campgrounds enforce leash requirements and have specific rules about cleaning up after pets, with some locations warning they will ask guests to leave if they don't pick up after their dogs.
"It is a little open for our like but there good activities you can do with the kids or pets."
"You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach. Lots of electric scooters, dogs, and bikes around."
from $36 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Basketball court, sand volleyball, playground, dog run, batting cages and go karts within walking distance. Very friendly staff and knowledgeable of the area."
"There are paths to ride your bike or just walk. The issue that I do have is the rules seem to try to scare."
"We spent two nights here on our trip to Michigan. We were quite pleased with the campsites and how large they are."
"What we did not know was that 137 lacked shrubs on the yard side thus, we had a clear view of the camp host site next to us. Also, the loop's power station was on our site."
from $41 - $56 / night
Check Availability"Lots are gravel
- Shower House is at the front and not in a centralized location
- Staff is awesome!
- Great location for several places to visit in Michigan"
"Friendly staff, clean park, close to supermarkets and other food locations. RV repair and sales nearby. I got lucky and woke up to a horse and dog competition at no extra cost to me."
"Nice campgrounds easy to get around and my children loved it"
"Very close to our house just a nice little getaway. We enjoyed the Halloween weekends. We decorate big and enjoyed other decorations as well!"
"Site was across the small road from the lake. Plenty of trees all around. Good for shade and natural comforts of the day."
"Highly recommend Wilderness State Park Campground on the north western point of lower Michigan! It’s amazing to see the sunset and the sunrise from the same spot and the Mackinaw Bridge!"
"The campground is also close to a lot of restaurants and shopping."
"I would guess 22 feet wide and I only had 5 feet behind my 30 foot camper until you reach the next camper."
"We live close to this campground so it was a fun weekend getaway. The kids loved playing on the water slide and swimming in the pond."
from $20 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Been here 3 times now, and will return again.
11 is a great spot in the corner as far away from the house and entrance as you can get, almost always the first site booked lol."
"Dog friendly."
"We stayed in c70 a clean, electric site with fire pit and pad, mixed RV and tents.nearby flush toilets,hot showers and running water taps, a good base for fishing,kayaking and birding near to Port Clinton"
from $31 - $90 / night
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GuideA 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.
ScoutWe 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.
GuideVery private sites. I was surprised at how well each site was hidden from the others. Restrooms can be a bit far from some sites. Nice little dog park by the beach too.
RangerThey 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
TravelerNice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms
ScoutThe camping area is nice. It is a little open for our like but there good activities you can do with the kids or pets.
TravelerSites and restrooms were alright, think it is ridiculous to pay extra each night for each pet and children, too many other campgrounds in our area that are more updated and reasonably priced.
RangerOur site was $59.95 a night.
We were in Site# 504. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level. We were charged $25 additional for my jeep since we were towing the trailer. We also were charged $10 because we arrived at 1:25 PM and check-in is at 2 PM. The park was close to empty so arriving early was not an inconvenience. We drove ourselves to our spot (no escort).
Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table and fire ring. They sell wood for $6 a bundle.
There is free WiFi, although not strong. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They pickup your garbage at your site daily before noon.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a Swimming pool but it is currently closed due to maintenance (although it just looked closed- no signs of maintenance being done).
There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes, corn hole, giant jinga.
They have a basic general store. There are not scheduled activities for kids.
There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. This is an RV park with tent camping and cabins to rent.
They have one shower house. The shower house has individual bathrooms with your own sink, shower, toilet. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry a load.
They have a small fenced in dog park.
There isn’t tons to doin the actual city of Perryville. But Toledo is a 20 minute drive.
GuideFirst time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area. Looked like up north
While there are plenty of trees around the grounds and lake there are not too many trees between the camp sites so you do totally see your neighbor. Bathrooms were clean at all times. Showers available. I saw basketball and ladder ball. There is a big lake with a boat launch and swimming area. Pets are allowed (leashed) Fire pit and picnic table at camp site. It was a grass site and not paved, some definitely looked more even than others. I did see more activities but we did not check them out. We also didn't go hiking due to the air quality/Canadian fires.
We would go again for a quick get away!
Sterling State Park Campground offers a variety of camping experiences on Lake Erie's shoreline with both shaded and open sites. The park features paved walking trails that extend to the Historic Rasin River Battlefield and downtown Monroe. Most campsites have blacktop pads with many pull-through options available. Water activities include fishing from piers, kayaking in a small inlet that connects to the beach, and swimming at the sandy beach area. Visitors should be aware that mayflies often hatch in mid-June, which can temporarily cover surfaces around the campground.
Lake recreation opportunities: Sterling State Park Campground provides both Lake Erie beach access and inland water activities. According to Edward C., "This campground has easy access to the beach on Lake Erie... The park also has several public access areas and beaches." For kayaking enthusiasts, Frances V. notes, "The park has several fishing piers as well as a kayak launch into a small inlet which is navagatable all the way to the beach, approximately two miles."
Hiking and nature trails: East Harbor State Park Campground offers several wildlife viewing opportunities. Cameron H. mentions, "Some nice walking and birding trails from the site," while Stephen S. at South Bass Island observes that "Mid week during the summer season is the best time for those who aren't into 24 hour partying."
Fishing access: Multiple locations provide fishing opportunities. At River Raisin Canoe Livery & Campground, campers can fish directly from their waterfront sites. As Phillip S. notes, "They have boats on site or you can bring you own and launch from their dock." Similarly, Debra B. points out that Sterling State Park "has a boat ramp to put into Lake Erie. Not a lot of shade on the sites!"
Clean facilities: Harbortown RV Resort maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. Ryan R. comments, "Great RV resort with clean bathrooms and shower rooms. Wood delivery is great! Friendly staff!" Similarly, Bill B. highlights, "All concrete roads and pads. Basketball court, sand volleyball, playground, dog run, batting cages and go karts within walking distance."
Water-based activities: Dog friendly campgrounds near Rockwood offer various water recreation options. According to Kourtney D., Harbortown RV Resort has a "Pool wasn't open yet" during early season, but Wilderness Campground provides "a beautiful beach and camp sites right on the water." Daniel notes this campground has "plenty to do from swim, fish, bike the whole park, play at the park, watch movies at night in the community pavilion."
Level sites with utilities: Most pet-friendly RV parks in the Rockwood area offer well-maintained sites. Mano P. describes Sterling State Park: "This park will accommodate any size travel trailer, fifth wheel camper of any kind, the pull throughs are huge." Matthew F. adds, "Quiet with large level sites. Everything from back ins with only electrical to pull throughs with full hook-ups."
Seasonal considerations: South Bass Island State Park Campground and other area campgrounds have specific peak seasons. Daniel U. advises, "The island is pretty well known as a party island so we generally only camp here off-season now." For Sterling State Park, Edward C. warns, "Some time in June you can expect May Flies aka Fish Flies. Plan accordingly."
Weekend crowds: Pet-friendly campgrounds near Rockwood can become busy, particularly during summer weekends. T S. notes about South Bass Island, "The campground is quiet and tranquil," but Stephen S. cautions that "the young people camping in the interior areas seem to never go to bed" during peak season weekends.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby highways and trains. At Harbortown RV Resort, Trent T. mentions, "Another big issue is how close it is to the expressway which is noisy and there are trains that go by during the night... they blew the horn for 5+ minutes at 4:30am."
Kid-friendly amenities: Monroe-Toledo North KOA offers numerous activities for children. Mary W. reports, "The kids stayed busy and made new friends while the adults hung out and had a good time! The staff did a good job running events." Cheryl H. adds, "There is a sandy beach, small lake, water slide, and plenty of family activities."
Halloween events: Several campgrounds near Rockwood feature special Halloween activities. Ryan M. shares about Monroe-Toledo North KOA: "Most sites decorate and some site go all out with haunted houses. The campground puts on a lot of activities for the kids." Similarly, Kourtney D. mentions Harbortown RV Resort's "Mother's day activities were great and were free!"
Swimming areas: Pet-friendly campgrounds offer varying swimming options. Beth G. praises Wilderness Campground: "Owners seemed great, campground well maintained, nice large clean lake for swimming and another area for fishing right from our site." At Sterling State Park, Nicole A. notes, "Beach is kept fairly clean and raked often."
Site selection: When camping with dogs near Rockwood, choose sites carefully. At Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park, Nancy W. advises, "A number of the campsites are 'buddy' sites meaning your patio opens to your neighbors so be careful which one you pick." For Sterling State Park, Frances V. notes that "every site has a blacktop pad for parking or trailer setup, with many pull thru sites available."
Space considerations: Some campgrounds offer more room than others. Bill B. describes Harbortown RV Resort: "Although we only stayed one night, we will be back. All concrete roads and pads." For larger rigs, Mano P. recommends Sterling State Park: "This park will accommodate any size travel trailer? Fifth wheel camper of any kind, the pull throughs are huge."
Utility connections: Full hookup availability varies between campgrounds. At Sterling State Park, Matthew F. reports sites have "Everything from back ins with only electrical to pull throughs with full hook-ups." Gordon D. adds that Harbortown provides "Larger pull thru sites, laundry, pool, firewood, lots of convenience."
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