Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Elkins, NH

Pillsbury State Park Campground's dog-friendly campsites accommodate tent and RV camping with pet-friendly amenities throughout the park. This primitive camping area offers spacious sites with room for multiple tents while maintaining a natural setting where dogs can enjoy the outdoors alongside their owners. Northstar Campground and Crows Nest also welcome pets with riverfront sites providing easy water access for dogs. Sites near the Sugar River at Crow's Nest Campground are particularly popular with pet owners, though these waterfront locations offer limited privacy between neighboring campsites. The campground is quiet and clean with a small swimming area on the river suitable for children and pets. Campgrounds in this region typically require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or tents.

Hiking trails connected to the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway provide excellent dog walking opportunities directly from Pillsbury State Park campsites. The 51-mile trail system links Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee, offering diverse terrain for pets and owners to explore together. Several ponds and wetlands throughout the area attract wildlife including moose, requiring careful pet management. Non-motorized boating on May Pond allows campers to discover small islands and coves with their pets. Weather conditions vary significantly throughout the camping season from May through October, with summer temperatures ideal for water activities with pets. Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours starting at 11:00 PM when barking dogs should be managed to avoid disturbing neighboring campers. Veterinary services are available in nearby Newport for emergency pet care during camping trips.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Elkins, New Hampshire (167)

    1. Pillsbury State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Washington, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-2860

    $29 - $40 / night

    "Many campsites are on the lake. None are very far from the lake.  There are also a few 'remote' campsites that are not accessable by car. They are accessable by a sort walk or boat. "

    "Pillsbury resides in a very pretty spot nestled around a lake. There are campsites that are car accesable and remote campsites only accessable by boat. Canoe rentals are available at the park."

    2. Northstar Campground

    5 Reviews
    Goshen, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-4001

    $32 - $37 / night

    "We had a spacious site w/water and electric next to the Sugar River. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely go back."

    3. Crows Nest

    3 Reviews
    Newport, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-6170

    $32 - $115 / night

    4. Spacious Skies French Pond

    8 Reviews
    Henniker, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 428-7616

    $24 - $149 / night

    "Campground is nice, clean, has a pond, playground, pool, Canoeing, sites are decent size, entertainment on some nights offered in pavilion, friendly staff, pet friendly & quiet nights."

    "I had a view of the beautiful pond, which is really a lake, and wished I had more time to rent a kayak.  The bathrooms were clean and easy to access, since I do not have sewer in my small pop-up."

    5. Loon Lake Campground & Function Hall

    1 Review
    Sunapee, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 863-8176

    6. Sandy Beach Campground

    6 Reviews
    Contoocook, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    7. Tippicanoe Campground

    1 Review
    Goshen, NH
    11 miles
    Website

    $35 - $45 / night

    8. Quechee State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 295-2990

    $20 / night

    "Clean and quiet, good for kids and pets are welcome. There are 2 bathrooms with coin operated showers. There are sites for campers, tents, and a handful of lean tos."

    "There is a “campers only” access trail to Quechee Gorge that we took advantage of, which then gave us access to the Dewey Pond trail."

    9. Crow's Nest Campground

    2 Reviews
    Newport, NH
    13 miles
    Website

    $32 - $115 / night

    "Close to the Sugar River Rail trail for biking. Definitely not a wilderness experience, but pleasant."

    10. Meredith Woods Four Season Camping

    9 Reviews
    New Hampton, NH
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 279-5449

    $44 - $135 / night

    "Great camping, very clean, pet friendly and workers are very helpful and nice!"

    "They also have a nice game room for them kids or grown ups that struggle to leave technology behind."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Elkins, NH

907 Reviews of 167 Elkins Campgrounds


  • Kathy S.
    Oct. 1, 2022

    Pastures Campground The

    Riverside

    Adorable little camp! In New Hampshire; Vermont is across the river on the north side of the property. Nice bathroom, showers, laundry room, library. Spacious lots with tables and fire rings. Some long time campers are set up.

  • Sammii D.
    Jun. 19, 2019

    Kampfires

    Delightful

    This place is pretty awesome. They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer. RV Spots, tent camping spots, a dog park, badminton, basketball, horseshoe, shuffleboard, the works. The bathrooms are beautifully redone and clean. The laundry room is pretty good too. Its close to Brattleboro and Putney and just across the border to New Hampshire. I'd most definitely stay again when I'm in the area. The other guest were very nice and we could also have packages delivered.

  • Marla B.
    Jul. 15, 2022

    Chocorua KOA

    Beautiful campground in the mountains of NH

    The grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.

  • Jen
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Family campground

    Pros- very clean, bathrooms kept up with regularly. Staff is very nice. They offer boat rentals, canoes, paddle boats and kayaks. Store on site and they do activities during the week. Definitely more kids friendly I think. They do have a pool, park, dog park, lake and food trucks visits at times. They have community fires and dances. Pet friendly. Wood available on site.

    Cons- loud cars going all night, some lights in your face. Some people tend to fly down the road on golf carts. You can also hear the main road from the open style campsite. No privacy. People will walk threw your tent site. They will talk during the night while doing this, smoking seems to be allowed at pool. No fires between 9am-5pm.

    Overall we had a good time.

  • Julie A.
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp Resort, Lakes Region

    Downhill since new management

    Yogi’s Jellystone Park– Milton, New Hampshire: Seasonal Camper Review I have been camping at Yogi’s Jellystone Park in Milton for five years, including the last two as a seasonal camper. Unfortunately, my recent experiences under new management have been disappointing and frustrating. Pet Fence Policy and Safety Concerns
At the start of this season, the new general manager, Amanda, instructed me to remove my pet fence, citing liability issues. Despite my having signed a waiver absolving the park of responsibility for my dog’s actions, she insisted on its removal without providing a clear explanation. I complied reluctantly, only to observe many other campsites retaining similar pet fences throughout the season, including one seasonal camper who kept theirs up all season and transient sites with fences as well. This inconsistent enforcement of rules is unfair and undermines trust. After seeing others with pet fences, I reinstated mine to protect my dog, especially after two incidents where loose dogs entered my site and charged at my dog. Amanda then threatened me with non-renewal of my seasonal contract if I did not remove the fence again, forcing me to comply once more. I wrote to corporate regarding this issue since Amanda was of no help but never heard back from corporate. Loss of Seasonal Site and Corporate Decisions
Yogi’s removed nine seasonal sites this year, including mine, with little warning. This decision affects long-term campers, some with over 20 years of history at the park. It appears motivated by corporate interests, favoring transient sites or cabins, which generate more revenue. The loss of a seasonal site after investing time, effort, and money into making it beautiful is deeply disheartening and reflects poor management priorities. Entertainment and Atmosphere
Adult entertainment offerings have drastically declined. This year’s highlight was a 30-minute Saturday night hayride, with no live bands in the pavilion throughout the entire season. Under previous management, live music was a regular and enjoyable feature. The lack of engaging activities diminishes the overall campground experience. Myself and other campers offered suggestions to management regarding entertainment for adults but they didn't take any of our suggestions. Bear Interaction
Despite the park’s theme, sightings of Yogi Bear are rare. On one occasion, a golf cart carrying excited children stopped to see Yogi Bear, but the character ignored them and drove past without interaction, which was very disappointing. Management and Staff Attitude
Amanda, the general manager, presents as unapproachable and aloof. She did not introduce herself to seasonal campers at the beginning of the season, many of whom do not even know what she looks like and the camping season ends in just a couple of weeks. Most staff members also exhibit a snobbish attitude, often failing to acknowledge campers, which creates an unwelcoming environment. Cost and Recommendation
The campground is overpriced relative to the quality of experience and level of service provided. Given the inconsistent rule enforcement, loss of seasonal sites, diminished entertainment, and poor management attitude, I cannot recommend Yogi’s Jellystone Park in Milton NH Those interested in a Yogis campground should consider other locations.

  • Kristen B.
    Sep. 15, 2016

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Everything You Need

    Tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere New Hampshire is it's largest state park. Bear Brook is full of trails, ponds and a fairly large campground. This extremely family-friendly campground comes equip with trails, play structures, camp store, beach, and even a small baseball diamond. The sites are fairly large and if you need some privacy, reserve site 12. There is a great trail that is around Beaver Pond, roughly 2-3 miles with plenty of opportunities for dogs to swim, yeah for dog friendly! This campground is beautiful, quiet in places and has everything you need for a great weekend away!

  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    Large and friendly park with plenty of water activity opportunities

    My first time experiencing a park in the New Hampshire Park system. We went down with a group. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen.

    The park lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake.  The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake.  Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers.  There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayaks are available, as well as a plublic canoe and kayak launch. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area of the park.

  • Ryan P.
    Aug. 31, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    Amazing stay

    Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.

  • Christopher  S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Lake Champagne Resort Vermont, Inc.

    Great Campsite

    Very nice, clean campsite. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Campsites are spread out, great dog walking areas , and very spacious dog parks, one for big dos and one for little ones.


Guide to Elkins

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Elkins, New Hampshire, there are several great options that welcome your furry friends. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic time in the great outdoors.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

  • At Sandy Beach Campground, you can take your dog for a walk along the sandy beach or enjoy a swim in the nearby lake.
  • Clearwater Campground provides easy access to kayaking and fishing, making it a great spot for outdoor adventures with your pet.
  • Granite State Campground features a variety of recreational activities, including hiking trails that you and your dog can explore together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Elkins

  • Ensure your dog is comfortable and secure by bringing a pet-friendly tent or RV setup at Ames Brook Campground, which offers clean facilities and a friendly atmosphere.
  • Keep your pet hydrated and cool during warm days at Keyser Pond Campground, where you can find plenty of shaded areas and water access.
  • Be mindful of your dog's behavior and keep them leashed at Oxbow Campground, which is known for its family-friendly environment and clean facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Elkins, NH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Elkins, NH is Pillsbury State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.

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