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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Virginia, MN

277 Reviews

Big Rice Lake's three free campsites allow pets with minimal restrictions, making it popular for dog owners seeking peaceful accommodations near Virginia, Minnesota. Both tent campers and small RV users can utilize these pet-friendly sites, which include vault toilets and boat launch access. The campsites are situated in a forested setting with gravel road access suitable for most vehicles. Nearby, West Two River Campground and Sherwood Forest Campground also welcome pets, offering electric hookups and more developed amenities including showers and drinking water. Several reviews note minimal mosquitoes at Big Rice Lake despite the wooded surroundings. The gravel road access remains well-maintained for all vehicle types.

Lakefront locations provide excellent opportunities for dogs to swim and explore with their owners. At Fisherman's Point City Campground, private trails connect campsites directly to the lakeshore, creating convenient access for pet exercise. West Two River's spacious sites offer plenty of room for pets to relax while maintaining distance from neighboring campers. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash requirements but have ample space for walking dogs throughout the property. When visiting during peak summer months, early reservations are recommended as the limited number of pet-friendly sites at popular locations like Sherwood Forest Campground fill quickly. The forested surroundings provide shade for pets during hot weather conditions while maintaining easy water access for cooling off.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Virginia, Minnesota (65)

    1. Sherwood Forest Campground

    6 Reviews
    Virginia, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 748-2221

    "Can be a bit loud during the day on the weekends with the OHV vehicles pulling through but quiet at night and incredible views of the lake. Clean. Large spots not stacked on top of each other."

    "With in walking distance from Main Street."

    2. West Two River

    4 Reviews
    Eveleth, MN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 735-8831

    "Three hours from my house, as the crow flies, I found myself visiting Minnesota's iron range."

    "My brother had a dj show in a town near by so we camped out here for the weekend with friends. Went tubbing and only lost one cooler the river soon as we went in lol! Still was a great time!"

    3. West 40 RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Virginia, MN
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 248-7362

    "Close to the off road vehicle park. Definitely camping here again next summer!"

    4. Bear Head Lake State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Tower, MN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 365-7229

    $16 - $22 / night

    "They were clean and the chipmunks were our pets for the weekend. The docks are convenient for your boats or pontoons. The fishing is phenomenal and beautiful!"

    "Minnesota does a nice job with their state parks. The campsites are varied in types, sizes and layouts. Ours works great for our 26’ travel trailer and truck, and includes electrical."

    5. Eveleth Veterans Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Eveleth, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 744-7491

    "Direct access to A great beach, plenty of space to safely roam, and a park to play in."

    "Nice beach fun lake to boat on. Sites are good sized not too crowded. Nice showers."

    6. Vermilion Trail Campground

    3 Reviews
    Biwabik, MN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 865-6705

    "The campground had group sites which was really nice as we camped with our friends so we had two pull behind campers. We stayed in 1a and 1b. The camp sites and beach where clean and up kept."

    "You are in the heart of the Mesabi Trail, a 132 mile bike/hike trail system. The trails are very well marked:) Also the campground is only three miles away fro Giants Ridge Ski Resort/Golfing."

    7. Fisherman's Point City Campground

    6 Reviews
    Biwabik, MN
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 225-3337

    "Pet friendly, close to town, clean showers, friendly staff. The only bad thing is no water hook ups."

    "Campground Review:

    ****This campground is located on beautiful Whitewater Lake in Hoyt Lakes, MN."

    8. Big Rice Lake

    3 Reviews
    Tower, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 229-8800

    "Great spot to camp away from everyone. Available spots last minute Labor Day weekend 😎. Thr gravel road is a maintained gravel road. Easy for any type of car."

    "Very easy to pull our 20’ nobo through the loop (yes…the road access loops around and puts you out by the boat landing… so, no worries about getting in and out) and backing into the site was a breeze"

    9. Pfeiffer Lake

    5 Reviews
    Tower, MN
    17 miles
    Website

    $18 / night

    "Its a small lake so recreational boating is a little hard but there are larger lakes nearby for that sort of fun.

    New camp host  and excellent work on the grounds.  It looks fantastic. "

    "Beautiful little lake. Awesome kayaking. Caught a few fish."

    10. Big Rice Lake

    2 Reviews
    Tower, MN
    14 miles

    "There is an open spot near the lake where we set up for the night. The road to drive in is gravel but very smooth."

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  • Jessi J.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Fisherman's Point City Campground

    Beautiful

    Grew up camping here. Its beautiful with water and trees everywhere. Pet friendly, close to town, clean showers, friendly staff. The only bad thing is no water hook ups.

  • Carrie C.
    May. 18, 2021

    Silver Rapids Lodge

    Ely, Mn

    We stayed here last June with our large family. My bf and I stayed 2 nights in a cabin and tent camped 2 nights on a camp site. This area has great access to many lakes including the BWCA along with being close to Ely for anything you may have forgotten. Silver Rapids Lodge itself has a bar/restaurant right by campground along with many other amenities. Many cabins to choose from from 4-6 ppl all the way up to a 24 person cabin!! Good fishing and lots of areas to do so without a boat, if you don’t have a boat and would like to rent one SRL offers boat rentals. Small swimming area and play place for kids. Pet friendly, clean, and nice hosts.

  • E
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Bear Head Lake State Park Campground

    Great, clean sites. Gorgeous lake!!

    I spent 3 nights in a tent and my friends had a large camper in the same site. They were clean and the chipmunks were our pets for the weekend. The docks are convenient for your boats or pontoons. The fishing is phenomenal and beautiful! Definitely recommend for hiking, site seeing, swimming at the beach, fishing and other things 😊

  • Christine T.
    Sep. 10, 2022

    Side Lake Campground — McCarthy Beach State Park

    It’s “Loony”!

    Nothing says Minnesota like the call of the Loon and that’s what greeted me upon arrival at my site! This site is lovely—water and easy to access to water sports on either Sturgeon or Side Lake. Some road noise but not too bad. I am imagine it’s much more hectic in the summer with the big beach across the road. Great for kids! Easy trails for walking and dog friendly. Can be buggy but that’s MN. For more rustic, head further up to Beatrice Lake Campground.

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 30, 2022

    Lake Vermillion Soudan Mine State Park Cabins — Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

    Cabins are very modern and full of modern amenities

    PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK BUT NOT THE CABINS - see below for details.

    This part of the state park is very new! These cabins are a fairly new addition and aimed to cater to those that love winter outings but want warmth and electronic lifelines.

    We stayed in "Ning" cabin which is an abbreviation of the actual name. All cabins have native Ojibwe names. It was there last on the loop and right next to a short trail. A vault toilet is about 30 feet away.

    This campground had wifi throughout the campground and cabins. This let me work while we were there with my computer without issues. It's easy to log into (open your browser and the option will pop up, or search for it in your wifi network options). 

    Firewood - this is a super cool policy.  You can't bring your own wood, but you can pay $10/day for a permit that you hand at your site. They have a "shed" with pre-split wood that's dry and ready for the campfire.  You can burn what you need daily and put the rest back before you leave.  This is not meant to "burn it all" but it allows you to have a fire, stay warm, have fun and not run out of wood.  Great price considering the amount many places charge for a dinky little bundle that lasts about an hour. You also can't take it home, so just be smart about the process and it's a great option for everyone!

    The inside of the cabin was wow!  Electricity outlets were plenty (in all the bunks - as well as lights in all bunks).  Hard floors, a vacuum for when you were done, shelves for gear and food, baseboard heaters, A/C in summer, big windows, ceiling fan, rug to wipe your boots, lots of coathangers.

    Outside a small deck and picnic table, food prep station with an outlet - very cool!  Fire ring was down a set of stairs near the woods.

    Please note:  PETS are allowed in the park, but NOT in the cabins and NOT on the deck of the cabin.  Pretty steep fees if they find this happening. 

    Also...you have to bring your own bedding (sleeping bags or sheets/blanket).

    Nice perk - there is an indoor showerhouse with bathrooms, hot water and potable drinking water station so you don't have to sacrifice in the winter!

    Overall great stay for $90 - quieter than a hotel for sure!

  • Timothy W.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Bear Head Lake State Park Campground

    Great state park near Ely/BWCA

    We have enjoyed staying here. Minnesota does a nice job with their state parks. The campsites are varied in types, sizes and layouts. Ours works great for our 26’ travel trailer and truck, and includes electrical. Main restroom has showers. Nice canoeing lake adjacent to the campground. The Taconite State Trail is nearby. Only complaints are campsites are close to each other and only one bar of service on T-Mobile phone.

  • R
    Oct. 4, 2019

    Superior National Forest Fall Lake Campground

    Great place in the fall!

    We have been rained on and snowed on but there are no bugs! Camping in October in Northern Minnesota is a great time of year and the fall colors are out of this world! Fall Lake is on the edge of the Boundary Waters and has easy access to it.

  • Kayla A.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Echo Lake (minn)

    Unique, quiet campground near Boundary Waters

    This is my favorite campground in all of Minnesota. Located outside of Orr close to 20 miles, there are no people or towns to make noise or light. The stars are incredibly bright at night. Plenty of hiking trails and great for fishing walleye.

  • S
    Nov. 30, 2020

    Red Pine Campground

    Red Pine Campground

    Spent a weekend at Red Pine Campground (formally Ogston’s RV Park). Check-in was smooth and staff was very friendly. Our 35’ travel trailer fit well into our back-in site. Full hookups and everything worked as expected. Site was gravel and a a little un-level, but nothing extreme.

    We were traveling with friends and the staff (owners I believe) made it work out for us to have sites next to each other.

    Park felt well cared for and attended too. Walked the grounds and had fun looking for agates in a rock pile. The small lakes or ponds around the campground were a nice touch. Was a little buggy at night but it is Minnesota in the summertime. There was some water craft that could be utilized by campers. Since we were self isolating due to Covid we kind of kept to ourselves and hung around our site with our friends.

    Easy access to Duluth. Would definitely stay here again.

Guide to Virginia

If you're looking for a great getaway with your furry friends, there are several fantastic options for pets-allowed camping near Virginia, Minnesota. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Tips for camping with dogs near Virginia

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Virginia

  • Enjoy fishing and boating at Whiteface Reservoir, where your dog can accompany you on the water or relax by the shore.
  • Explore the trails around Pfeiffer Lake, which offers beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunities for hiking with your pet.
  • Spend time at the beach area of West Two River, where your dog can splash around and enjoy the water.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • Campers at Eveleth Veterans Park Campground enjoy direct access to a beach, making it a great spot for families with pets.
  • Vermilion Trail Campground offers clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for those traveling with pets.
  • The well-maintained grounds of Stubler Beach provide a relaxing environment for both you and your furry companion to unwind.

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