Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kellogg, MN
Kruger Campground in Richard J. Dorer State Forest welcomes pets at its well-maintained campground with private-feeling sites. The primitive campground offers picnic tables, fire rings with attached grills, and costs just $14-17 per night according to visitors. Most pet-friendly campsites near Kellogg accommodate both tent and RV camping, with options ranging from primitive sites to full hookups. Whitewater State Park's Minneiska Campground allows leashed pets and provides water, electric hookups, and fire rings. Big River Resort permits pets at their 30 sites including their cabin accommodations. Pets should be leashed in all public areas and campers report that sites have a good amount of space between them, providing privacy for both pets and owners.
Trails surrounding the Kellogg area campgrounds offer excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs. The Zumbro River near Kruger Campground provides outdoor adventures for both campers and their pets. Nearby Whitewater State Park features beautiful hiking trails where leashed dogs are welcome. When camping with pets in the area, visitors should be prepared for varying terrain and potentially muddy conditions after rainfall. Several campgrounds have reported coyote activity in the vicinity, with howling sometimes heard at night. Campers should pack adequate water for pets as some campgrounds like Kruger have reported orange/rusty water from hand pumps. Aefintyr offers a unique pet-friendly camping experience with hike-in sites and bell tents, though the steep trail to reach sites requires good footwear for both humans and four-legged companions.
