Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Voyageurs National Park
Woodenfrog Campground accommodates pets at all 61 sites for a $14 daily rate, offering shaded, spacious locations with significant privacy between sites. First-come, first-served campsites include fire rings and picnic tables with vault toilets throughout the grounds. Several resorts surrounding Voyageurs National Park maintain pet-friendly policies, including The Pines of Kabetogama Resort and Ash River Campground which permit pets at cabin accommodations as well as RV and tent sites. Most sites with dog access feature full hookups for RVs, drinking water, trash service, and fire pits. Pets must remain on leashes when outside the camper, though numerous dog owners mention the ample space between most campsites provides sufficient room for dogs to move around comfortably near their owners' sites.
Lake Kabetogama shoreline access points create excellent opportunities for water-loving dogs to swim, though owners should check feet afterward as leeches have been reported in some swimming areas. The rocky beaches and dock areas throughout the campgrounds provide multiple entry points for dogs needing exercise after a day of travel. Dogs are prohibited at the main swimming beach at Woodenfrog, but campers note the hidden rock beach at the end of the campground allows pets to swim safely. Wildlife sightings are common throughout the area, so keeping pets properly secured prevents unwanted encounters with deer, eagles, and other animals frequently observed throughout the region. During peak summer months, mosquitoes can be particularly bothersome to both humans and pets, necessitating appropriate repellents and evening shelter for animal comfort.
