Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pittsfield, NH

Epsom Valley Campground welcomes pets across its 95 sites nestled along the Suncook River. Dogs can explore the hiking trails in the wooded "wilderness area" behind the campground, where secluded tent sites with full hookups provide privacy for pet owners. Bear Brook State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park also allow pets throughout their campgrounds, offering forested settings with electric hookups. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal, though specific rules vary by location. Bathrooms throughout these facilities remain clean and well-maintained, with some campgrounds providing free canoe use for pets that enjoy water activities alongside their owners.

Sunriver Campground features a small beach area along a tranquil river where dogs can swim and cool off during summer months. The family-oriented atmosphere extends to four-legged visitors, with sites designed to accommodate both tent and RV campers with pets. Nearby hiking trails include several fire tower routes offering elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The area experiences seasonal changes that affect pet comfort, with mid-May through mid-October being the primary camping season for most facilities. Campgrounds like Lazy River allow dogs to accompany their owners while floating on the Suncook River, with some providing shuttle service back to camp. Road noise from NH-28 occasionally affects riverside campsites but doesn't typically disturb most pets or their owners.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pittsfield, New Hampshire (189)

    1. Bear Brook State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Candia, NH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 485-9869

    $35 - $45 / night

    "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."

    "The park is very dog friendly for camping as well as hiking. The trails were very well marked and really conveniently close by to the campsites.

    Will definitely be returning!"

    2. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "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."

    "Driving around this past weekend I did notice that some of the sites had damp spots; site 71 was the worst with deep mud on the long approach."

    3. Epsom Valley Campground

    7 Reviews
    Epsom, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 736-9758

    $35 - $165 / night

    "First of all, as we were driving we were passing all these other campgrounds that looked pretty run down and trashed. Enter Epsom Valley. What an awesome spot!!"

    "I enjoyed the hiking trails in the back and a pretty good amount of things to do near by. Being able to walk to a store and restaurant is great."

    4. Lazy River Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Epsom, NH
    4 miles
    +1 (603) 798-5900

    $26 - $30 / night

    "Having the river right there for the kids to fish and dogs to swim was great. We were all alone at the end of the field, and that was ok with us!!!"

    "The family will definitely be making a few return trips, especially with the reasonable drive from the boston area to the grounds."

    5. Gunstock Campground

    13 Reviews
    Gilford, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 737-4355

    $35 - $80 / night

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

    "Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?)"

    6. Sun River Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pittsfield, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 269-3333

    $30 / night

    "The facilities, which include bathhouses, a laundry room, and a beach situated along a tranquil river, contribute to a harmonious and enjoyable experience for all."

    "Pros=rustic tent sites available on a River, very quiet nights, secluded campsites (however the 5 sites near us were empty so that likely has a little to do with noise level & space), playground available"

    7. Granite State Campground

    7 Reviews
    Belmont, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 393-6003

    "New bath houses, New hook-ups on many sites Close drive to Lake Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, Close drive to Gunstock Mountain, not far from Laconia, wooded sites, The camp has some seasonal full timers"

    "This campground is one of my favorites in the lakes region. Affordable prices, large wooded sites and great staff."

    8. Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    6 Reviews
    Epsom, NH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 736-3111

    9. Great Meadow Campground

    1 Review
    Epsom, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 798-5124

    10. Turtle Kraal RV Park

    1 Review
    Alton, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 855-2377

    "Turtle Kraal RV campground is a gated RV campground just outside Alton Bay NH.  Lots of great restaurants, ice cream shops and water activities are nearby!  "

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pittsfield, NH

974 Reviews of 189 Pittsfield Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Pawsfuradventure T.
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Wakeda Campground, LLC

    Beautiful forest

    We stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere. They offered electric, water, and sewer hook up, trading post that had camping goods and snacks, WiFi hotspot, pool table, and lounging area. They also had a game room, miniature golf, coffee shop and dog park.

    The first campsite they assigned to us was very secluded but unfortunately, we were coming in during a major rainstorm. That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors. There are also many seasonal campers there but all of their sites were beautifully decorated with flowers and such. Everyone was friendly that we encountered during our stay.

    We had bathrooms located near our site. They were four separate bathrooms that had a sink and toilet and were clean. They did offer showers in another area but I did not use them.

    Walking around we saw wild turkeys, bunnies, and a hummingbird. It would have been great if they offered a nature trail in the campground since the forest was so beautiful. There were paths that went into the woods but they were marked for employees only.

    The next day we wanted to go for a hike before we hit the road. Unfortunately, the state parks near the campsite do not allow dogs during late Spring to early Fall. Using our Bring Fido App, we found Rails to Trails nearby that we could bring our dog and hiking cat. We did the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail that was nice and shady, though flat, but a nice leisurely walk for all of us.

  • 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.

  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    Consider Thousand Trails Membership for Better Value

    Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks.

    The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office. We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink.

    The dog park and pool were small but nice. The bathroom facilities were pretty good, though they weren't cleaned as often as they should be.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort

    Lots of amenites and campsite options

    This campground is huge with over 300 sites set on nearly 200 acres and along a beautiful lake! It is in a great location between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains in New Hampshire with lots to do in and outside of the campground. There are two distinct and separate sections– the Danforth Bay Camping and RV Resort and The Bluffs RV Resort. 

    They assigned us to a pull thru site (#A16) in the Danforth Bay section that would supposedly fit our 45’ motorhome. When we pulled in the place was packed. The people camped across from us had a huge group of people and a massive load of wood delivered that was in huge pile and it was obvious that fire was going to burn all day and through the weekend. The neighbors on one side of us had a table set up at the end of their site and were selling hand-made goods with their kids. We decided this was not really where we wanted to be for a peaceful fall weekend. Much less, our site was not very easy for us to get in and out of. The office agreed to move us to a site in The Bluffs section which they said were normally only for seasonal campers but they would make an exception since they were closing for the season in one week. They informed us the water would be turned off during our stay but that was fine with us since we have a large freshwater tank that we could fill up before. The site we were assigned to was all gravel with absolutely no grass which was fine with us because we were away from the ciaos of the other section. 

    The park was very clean and well-cared for with no trash laying around. Campsites were tidy and people didn’t have lots of junk laying around. There are some transient sites in the Danforth Bay section that are nice and private and some are close to the lake. The campground is huge so you can get a nice walk in without having to go round and round. There is a lake which was great for our lab to swim in and made for a pretty spot to enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. There are tons of camping options at this park and loads of amenities like a camp store, multiple pools, a boat launch, game room, multiple pavilions, free weekend entertainment, hay rides, lots of restrooms, dog parks and lots more. Since we were there in the end of the season, many amenities were closed and the activities had wrapped up for the season.

  • 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.

  • L
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Wakeda Campground, LLC

    Friendly, with a great location

    I came here last year with my dog.  We only stayed two nights.  It was his first time camping, so I made a note in my reservation request that I'd like a fairly remote site - just in case he got loud.  They put me in the perfect site, near the dog park (they have a dog park!).  When the forecast changed to thunderstorms, they let me switch my dates without any hassle.  The location is convenient for Newburyport, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast.   We ended up having a lovely stay.

    Just a note, I took my dog for a walk around the campground and noticed that many of the other sites were rather close together - including the cabins.  Some people don't mind, and even enjoy, close neighbors.  If you're like me, however, you'll want to ask for a more remote site.

    One more thing to note; I booked through Rover Pass and ended up paying them a fee.  Next time I'll contact the park directly.

    I'm looking forward to another trip soon!


Guide to Pittsfield

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Pittsfield, New Hampshire, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Pittsfield

Pet owners like the amenities available

  • Gunstock Campground provides spacious sites with electric hookups, ensuring comfort for both you and your pet during your stay.
  • At Autumn Hills Campground, the clean facilities and friendly staff make it a welcoming environment for pet owners.
  • Epsom Valley Campground offers a store with reasonable prices and well-maintained bathrooms, making it convenient for those traveling with pets.

Dog owners appreciate the spacious sites and natural surroundings

  • Granite State Campground features large wooded sites, providing plenty of space for your dog to roam and explore.
  • Calef Lake Camping Area has flat sites and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for families with pets looking for a relaxing getaway.
  • Circle 9 Ranch Campground offers a variety of activities and a welcoming environment, although some reviews mention cleanliness issues.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pittsfield, NH is Bear Brook State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 28 reviews.

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