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TravelerVoss Park City Campground
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Host was very welcoming! Easy to set up. Has electic and water hook ups. Tent spots available . Nice path around lake for a walk, jog, or bike. Has Showers. pets welcome.
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Jackson KOA accommodates pets at all camping sites including tent spaces, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Campers consistently note the campground's cleanliness, with shower facilities and grounds well-maintained for both human and pet comfort. Kilen Woods State Park Campground also welcomes pets throughout its drive-in and walk-in sites, providing spacious, shaded areas with trees offering protection during hot weather. Both locations feature fire rings and picnic tables at each site, with Jackson KOA providing additional amenities like a pool area and covered dining space. Brown County Park, Robertson Park, and Sandy Point Park similarly allow pets but maintain different policies regarding electric hookups and shower facilities. Campsites near Jackson typically maintain standard pet rules requiring leashes and proper waste disposal.
Pet-friendly trail access varies between campgrounds, with Kilen Woods offering well-maintained hiking paths through prairie, river, and oak savanna landscapes that dogs can enjoy while leashed. The four walk-in sites at Kilen Woods provide particularly private, secluded options for campers with pets seeking quieter surroundings away from RVs. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, with summer heat bringing increased insect activity—some campers report issues with Asian Lady Beetles and midges that may bother both people and pets during certain seasons. Most campgrounds in the Jackson area remain open from spring through fall, with Kilen Woods State Park open year-round. The proximity to I-90 makes these pet-friendly campgrounds convenient stopping points for travelers with animals, though the peaceful settings make them feel removed from highway noise.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Jackson (55)
1. Jackson KOA
"I met the previous owner of the park and his wife, and told about some cool things to do in the area including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, a fort in the town of Jackson, and the town from Little House on"
2. Kilen Woods State Park Campground
"Found this site by luck just searching on the Minnesota DNR site! Lots of RV sites but there are 4 walk in sites down a small trail, very private and away from everyone else."
"It was HOT, but there is a tree in the center of Site 7 that offered shade and lots of bushes and trees around that offer shade. We just had to keep moving to get it."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability3. Marble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
"This campground is right on spirit lake and a really wonderful peaceful place to spend a night."
"Easy driving distance to Arnold's Park. Campground is Clean, Showers/Bathrooms are new and modern. Full Hookups are easy to use. many spots in the Oak Woods."
from $16 - $36 / night
Check Availability4. Robertson Park
5. Everett Park
"Dog friendly."
"Right by a lake. The staff is attentive, kind and welcoming. Have not been able to have a greater look of the surroundings because just staying for a night and leaving early morning."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability6. Brown County Park
"We were back on Taylor Ridge so we had a noticeable drive in/out anytime we went anywhere. Bathrooms were clean and maintained. Sites had ample space."
7. Sandy Point Park
"What a great little gem - lakeside, crickets chirping and perfect"
"Views of the lake through the trees at the back of the campsite. Clean bathrooms and showers. Water and electricity."
8. Island Park
"Arrived a bit before dark and decided to sleep in my car rather than my tent just due to the timing and being tucked away by the river by myself."
"Very quiet, right on the river. there's a kayak and canoe launch rights next to it."
9. Cedar Hanson Co Park
"This camp ground is surrounded by farm land including our own. The only down side is the lake is shallow so fishing is best early early camping season."
"Large grassy sites with big trees overlooking lake. Bathroom with showers. Can hear train whistle but no cars."
10. Korte's Checkers Welcome Campground
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- 1 hr 13 min from Mankato, MN
- 1 hr 14 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 1 hr 57 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Minneapolis, MN
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ScoutOak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park
Little Gem in the Shetek Lake
Spacious sites and great full hook up sites!! Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!
William S.
RangerLime Lake Co Park
Small and tucked away
Tucked back along a winding road past a cemetery, you'll find this cozy site, a well-groomed park with a handful of drive-in sites, picnic pavilions, and lots of open spaces. There's also an absolutely gorgeous lake and a small footbridge over an artificial dam/waterfall.
Lime Lake County Park's drive-in sites feature picnic tables and fire pits, along with electric hook up sites. There's no camp host, so after you drop in your $17/night fee in the strong box, you can settle in for the day, or perhaps launch your boat from the provided dock and ramp.
Leashed pets are allowed, and I highly recommend the walk to the back, over the footbridge where you can listen to the relaxing sound of the lake draining into a creek.
The toilet area features one stall, but it does have plumbing.
Alyssa D.
GuideKilen Woods State Park Campground
Great private site all the way in back!
Found this site by luck just searching on the Minnesota DNR site! Lots of RV sites but there are 4 walk in sites down a small trail, very private and away from everyone else. We chose site 4 and we definitely made the right decision!! Great hiking with beautiful sights. We will definitely be back and are already planning our next visit!
- Samantha B.Scout
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground
The best place in town
This campground is right on the lake! The spots are spacious, the bathrooms are clean, and the price is right. There are a few docks available for boating, fishing or just lake gazing. This is a great location as a home base to everything in Okoboji. Start the morning with coffee at the beach, hop on the Great Lakes bike trail and everything is nearby.
All the campsites are on crushed gravel so be prepared to sweep frequently or leave your shoes outside.
Dog friendly, lots of places to walk the dogs. Can't leave the dogs unattended in the camper, so keep that in mind when planning trips. Boji Bark has doggie daycare.
Asher K.
LegendMarble Beach State Recreation Area Campground
Quite peaceful camp on the Lak
This campground is right on spirit lake and a really wonderful peaceful place to spend a night. There is not really any hiking but we stayed here on a drive through Minnesota and found it to be perfect. It was not crowded and the sites were fairly private. There are several central water and bathroom areas and you can walk down to the lake from the sites. We ended up watching both sunset and sunrise from the lake. Each site has its own picnic bench and firepit and you drive your car right up to the site.
- Jim W.Scout
Blue Earth City Campground
Just off the interstate, great place to stop for the night.
Sites can accommodate tents or up to 50' RVs. Lots of grass, bike/walking paths and dogs on leashes welcome. 14 Sites now, with plans for 10+ Sites built this summer. On site host, so typically quiet and friendly. One price, $25/night.
- JJames A.Scout
Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park
Fantastic campground
Our party consisted of two adults, and three children under 12. The cabin consisted of bunk beds with double beds on bottom and twin bed on top. With our gear for four days we found the cabin had just enough room for our party. Any longer or more kids and the cabin would be too small.
The cabins are close to the lake. In early October the leaves are mostly fallen and you have an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding hills. During the day take in the great vistas across the lake, at night look up and see stars that can only be seen in the wilderness.
The area has several good hikes of 3 - 7 miles in length. If you are looking for heavy wooded off trail hikes you can forge your own way otherwise we found the trails great for family hikes, and a morning run.
Bathrooms, and showers are clean and better than I have experienced at other state parks.
- TTomRanger
Sunrise Campground — Lake Shetek State Park
Beautiful well maintained MN State Park
Beautiful lake setting. LARGE well maintained walking trails, most are flatter so easy to walk.
Easy access to fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
3 different campgrounds in the park. Sunrise campground is newer, electric, water and sewer hookups. Sites are very level, open with newer smaller trees. Sites are spaced apart really nicely. Oakwoods campground is nicely shaded underneath many large oaks.
Bathroom/shower buildings are VERY CLEAN, well maintained and showers work great and have very warm water. The bathroom/showers are in the Oakwood campground.
FLUSHING toilets in the Sunrise campground!
Swimming beach was clean and nice sand.
Park is located at a Historical site, read up about the area before visiting to get a good understanding about the area.
Nice clean RV DUMP station.
Nice little restaurant just outside of the park called Trails Edge. Also have LP tank refill. Located right on the Bike Trail
Guide to Jackson
Camping areas near Jackson, Minnesota occupy flat prairie landscapes interspersed with small rivers and lakes. The region sits at approximately 1,400 feet above sea level with strong seasonal temperature variations from below-freezing winters to humid 80°F summers. Camping options range from forested sites along the Des Moines River to open grassland settings with minimal shade coverage. State park and county facilities typically maintain 30-amp electrical service with varying water access options.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Cedar Hanson County Park provides shoreline access for anglers. "The only down side is the lake is shallow so fishing is best early early camping season," notes one camper who frequents the area.
Biking trails: The Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Campground connects to extensive regional paths. A regular visitor comments, "Start the morning with coffee at the beach, hop on the Great Lakes bike trail and everything is nearby."
Water activities: Some campgrounds feature boat launches for lake access. At Island Park, "There is a kayak and canoe launch rights next to it," according to a recent visitor who appreciated the river proximity.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Jackson KOA maintains well-rated shower and bathroom buildings. One camper noted, "Clean and updated bathrooms, nice pool and friendly staff," highlighting the consistent maintenance standards.
Quiet atmosphere: Many pet-friendly camping options near Jackson, Minnesota feature secluded sites. A visitor to Marble Beach observed, "Our site had a fire ring, table, as well as electric & water. Spirit Lake is behind the site...Nice hearing the water lapping on shore."
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room to spread out. A recent guest at Sandy Point Park reported, "We were the only ones here on a weekday besides the host. Views of the lake through the trees at the back of the campsite. Clean bathrooms and showers."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: The region experiences significant seasonal changes affecting pet comfort. A camper at Marble Beach noted, "Site 59 has a downward sloping driveway and the camping area is sloped and tilted but neither we're too challenging so we set up easily."
Reservation requirements: Many facilities operate on different booking systems. At Everett Park, sites work on first-come, first-served basis. "It costs $20 for a tent sight, $25 for a power hookup sight," explains one visitor who appreciated the straightforward pricing.
Park amenities: Facilities vary widely between locations. A visitor to Jackson area camping reported, "The bathrooms are great! There are 6 suites-toilet and shower. I didn't find a recycling drop off so we took that to the next campgrounds."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several pet-friendly campsites near Jackson feature children's play areas. At Everett Park, a visitor noted, "If you have kids, looks like a great playground, plenty of room to run & play. Sites are large and well spaced."
Swimming options: Kilen Woods State Park Campground offers water access points. A summer visitor described their experience: "Park is quiet, clean and very easy to hike. Entire park can easily be hiked in a day, with prairie, river and oak savanna views."
Educational opportunities: The region features historical sites within driving distance of campgrounds. One camper mentioned, "I met the previous owner of the park and his wife, and told about some cool things to do in the area including the Jeffers Petroglyphs, a fort in the town of Jackson, and the town from Little House on the Prairie."
Tips from RVers
Hookup quality: Electric service reliability varies by campground. At Brown County Park, "Besides the beautiful grounds and reasonably price, it was nice because it wasn't very crowded. But was only first come first served and not all the sites have electric."
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven grounds at several locations. An RVer at Marble Beach observed, "Camped in Site #59 on Oct. 6-7, 2023. Our site sloped down toward the lake; had to use our traction boards to level the van as best we can."
Dump station access: Most campgrounds with RV accommodations provide sanitation services. A visitor to Emerson Bay commented, "The sites are well maintained, bathrooms are IMPECCABLE someone was out cleaning the shower house at 11pm one night."
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