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    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation provides spacious, wooded campsites that welcome pets throughout its grounds. The campground offers various accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with electric and water hookups, cabins, and glamping setups. Leashed pets are permitted at all sites, with clean facilities including showers, toilets, and a sanitary dump station for RV campers. The sites are well-maintained with picnic tables and fire rings, creating a comfortable environment for both campers and their four-legged companions. Sites are nicely spaced with plenty of room and privacy even when the campground is busy, making it ideal for those camping with dogs who need some separation from other pets. Nearby Stonetown Circular Trail provides primitive camping options that also allow pets, though these sites require packing light due to challenging terrain and rock scrambles with heavy packs.

    The extensive trail network throughout Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers excellent dog walking opportunities with multiple pet-friendly hiking paths. Many trails connect directly to the campground, allowing for convenient exercise with pets without needing to drive elsewhere. The peaceful, wooded setting provides natural shade for dogs during summer months while the heated bathroom facilities during colder seasons make this a year-round option for pet owners. Wawayanda State Park Campground also permits pets but campers should note the primitive bathrooms and presence of ticks and bears in the area. Several reviews mention the campground's quiet atmosphere and regular police patrols, adding a layer of security for those camping with pets. For RV campers with dogs, the dump station includes a flush hose point and trash dumpsters are within easy walking distance from most sites.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Bloomingdale (103)

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      1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

      4.6(19)12mi from BloomingdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."

      "Police patrolled, and dog friendly."

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      2. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park

      4.2(40)19mi from Bloomingdale129 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

      "The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."

      from $17 - $20 / night

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      3. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

      4.7(6)14mi from Bloomingdale40 sitesTents, Cabins

      "It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."

      "This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."

      from $74 - $130 / night

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      4. Wawayanda State Park Campground

      3.8(5)12mi from BloomingdaleTents

      "It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance."

      "Fantastic loop hike near some amazing hidden lakes. One downside is there were obviously people who had visited and didn't understand what LEAVE NO TRACE means. We'll bring a trashbag next time."

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      5. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1

      4.0(1)4mi from BloomingdaleTents

      "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

      6. Stokes State Forest

      4.4(28)26mi from BloomingdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."

      "* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

      • There are outhouses scattered around, or if"

      from $7 - $55 / night

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      7. Panther Lake Camping Resort

      3.5(17)22mi from BloomingdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

      "Panther lake was a pretty good campground with lots of spots to camp at. Our campsite had a picnic bench and a fire ring. They offer both RV and primitive camping."

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      8. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2

      4.0(1)6mi from BloomingdaleTents

      "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

      9. Great Divide Campground

      4.7(16)23mi from BloomingdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."

      "This is a beautiful campground with much to do around the grounds themselves. They had live music which was actually really good!!! A reggae band. We found plenty of trails to hike with our two dogs."

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      10. High Point State Park Campground

      3.9(24)26mi from BloomingdaleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Beautiful park with in the skylands region of New Jersey. Great campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site."

      "There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."

      from $5 - $20 / night

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    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 30, 2024

      Great Divide Campground

      Rock'in

       Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground. Very scenic with a small lake, a pond & surrounded by woods. This is also the most expensive campground on our trip at $96.11 a night.

           Lots to do for families- they have kayaks for camper use. Horseshoes, tether ball, volleyball, a pool, a playground, a dog park. There's a swimming beach.

       One strange thing is there's a lot of tent sites & they seemed popular. For the amount of tent/popup sites they only have 1 shower per loop. They are very clean & checked often, but they're used heavily during the weekend. I had better luck Sunday evening. A bench outside the bathroom would have been nice to sit & wait. 

       The rv sites were all full hookup on our loop.

         We came in on a Friday & found out this campground ROCKS!!! They have live bands every Friday & Saturday night during the warm months. This might explain the higher rates. Party on!

    • Mackenzie B.
      Aug. 4, 2018

      Nickerson Beach Park Campground

      surfers dream

      I grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around.

      benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 14, 2023

      Stephens State Park Campground

      Might be hard for big rigs

      Lovely campground, but maybe not the best for big rigs. We drove through here thinking we’d stay a night, but saw the “no pets” in the list of rules and didn’t stay. Later, when I was looking at the closeup of the picture of the campground map we took, I saw that some of the sites are designated as pet sites. Would have been nice to know that. Also, no alcohol allowed here. 

      The campground as a whole and the individual sites are kind of tricky for bigger rigs. We are in a 26ft class c and we squeezed through, and there were a few sites where we could have made it work, but I can imagine a big class A or 5th wheel having a tough time. 

      Showers here are nice and free and clean, water runs continuously (no button to push), and you can adjust the temperature. There’s a playground and volleyball court. There are dumpsters but no recycling (not sure if New Jersey segregates recycling after pickup). 

      ATT had some reception but we forgot to check the Verizon phone. 

      Didn’t see any instructions for how to pay if you don’t have a reservation. Reserved sites were marked, so maybe you just pick an empty unreserved site and a ranger will come collect the fees- but I’m just guessing. We drove through at the end of October and only saw one camper there, and another that might have been the host.

    • j
      Aug. 16, 2022

      Mountain Vista Campground

      Mt Vista Campground

      Beautiful Campground. Clean. Gravel sites. Fire ring and picnic table. All sites have ample room. Lots of pull through for bigger rigs. Wooded. Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do. Pool, tennis. Sauna, pond for fishing ( catch & release ). Would definitely recommend.

    • E
      Jul. 5, 2023

      Mountain Vista Campground

      First Camping Trip

      This was our first camping trip with our camper. The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small. Overall, great place to camp. Beautiful hiking trails nearby.

    • Sue B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 7, 2026

      Mohican Walk-In Campsites

      Great Spot for many Adventures!

      The Mohican Outdoor Center is just steps away from the Appalachian Trail in Southern New Jersey. No matter what your adventure needs, there are many different outing and lodging options. They even host training classes run in conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club. You can come for a day hike, there is a camp store with hiking and backpacking gear as well as helpful staff. In season, there is a chef on-site cooking delicious breakfasts and lunches. You can rent a campsite, share a cottage with others with all the amenities (shared kitchen, bathroom, etc) or rent a cabin. And if you want free camping, hop on the A.T., the nicest A.T. campsite in NJ is just a few miles south of the Mohican Center!

    • L
      Jun. 10, 2026

      Nickerson Beach Park Campground

      Great place

      Very nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.

    • Jeff W.
      Oct. 29, 2018

      Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

      Quiet County Park with Large Sites

      Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station. Convenient for hiking and exploring, it's also only a 20 minute drive to a large mall in Rockaway.

    • Joey
      Aug. 31, 2018

      High Point State Park Campground

      highest park in New Jersey

      Beautiful park with in the skylands region of New Jersey. Great campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site. Hike to the monument at the highest point in the state, or maybe along the Appalachian trail, or maybe just a swim in the lake. Either way there’s plenty to see and do at High Point State Park.

    Guide to Bloomingdale

    Camping options near Bloomingdale, New Jersey range from secluded woodland sites to lakeside retreats across northwestern New Jersey's Highland region. The area features elevations of 700-1,800 feet with mixed deciduous forests and numerous lakes. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F while spring and fall camping seasons offer milder conditions with daytime highs in the 60-70°F range.

    What to do

    Hiking to scenic viewpoints: Stonetown Circular Trail offers primitive camping with challenging terrain. "This is a nice spot to set up camp because it is right next to a flowing stream with fresh water. The site is marked by a sign on a tree that says 'The Island'," notes one camper about Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2.

    Fishing and boating: Multiple parks offer water recreation opportunities. At Wawayanda State Park Campground, campers have "access to kayaking/beach/trails" according to one review, making it ideal for water-based activities.

    Winter camping options: Unlike seasonal facilities, some parks remain open year-round. "Sussex county is beautiful. Stokes is such a peaceful campground! We stay in the cabins. It's great to have the small kitchen when camping with the family," writes a visitor about winter accommodations.

    What campers like

    Platform tent sites: Many campers appreciate the raised platforms available at certain campgrounds. "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," notes a visitor to Beaver Pond Campground.

    Affordable rates: Budget-conscious campers appreciate reasonable pricing. "Camping for just $15," writes one camper about Beaver Pond, highlighting the accessibility of camping in this region.

    Nearby swimming areas: Sebago Cabin Camp offers "a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day," according to a Sebago Cabin Camp visitor who enjoyed the water amenities.

    What you should know

    Bear awareness: Many campgrounds in the region require proper food storage. "Welcome to Bear Mountain' grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He is in his ranger hut, checking in the late evening arrivals to the campground," relates one Beaver Pond camper about the necessary bear precautions.

    Limited shower facilities: Not all campgrounds offer comprehensive amenities. At Wawayanda, "Primitive bathrooms need ventilation. Clean enough, but hold your breath," notes a visitor, while another mentions "Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites" at High Point State Park Campground.

    Variable site conditions: Terrain differs significantly across campgrounds. "The sites are very large and I suggest site 7. It is on a hill so have a hand truck or a few people to carry stuff," advises one experienced camper about site selection.

    Tips for camping with families

    Swimming options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Bloomingdale offer water features for both kids and pets. "We didn't need to use our site for the entire second day of our reservation because we spent so much time at the lake beach," mentions a family who visited Great Divide Campground.

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