Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Dennis, NJ

Ocean View Resort Campground accommodates pets across its tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals. This large campground sits approximately two miles from Exit 17 off the Garden State Parkway, providing convenient access for campers with animals. Full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service offer spacious areas where pets can remain comfortable with their owners. ['The campground maintains clean facilities including bathrooms and showers, though some areas near the woods can become humid during summer months.'] Beachcomber Camping Resort, Whippoorwill Campground, and Sun Outdoors Cape May similarly welcome pets in their facilities, creating multiple options for travelers who don't want to leave their animals behind. Sites typically include picnic tables and fire rings where campers can relax with their dogs after a day of activities.

Thousand Trails Lake & Shore provides pet-friendly accommodations just minutes from several Jersey Shore beaches. The lakeside beach area remains clean and equipped with chairs, though the proximity of camping sites means pets should be kept leashed and supervised. The campground's seasonal schedule runs from April through October, aligning with optimal weather conditions for camping with animals. Belleplain State Forest offers a more natural setting for pet owners seeking hiking trails and outdoor exploration. Sites near the bathrooms may experience foot traffic through them as people take shortcuts, so selecting a more private location works better for reactive dogs. Most campgrounds in the region enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements, waste cleanup expectations, and quiet hours to prevent excessive barking disturbances.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Dennis, New Jersey (89)

    1. Belleplain State Forest

    22 Reviews
    Woodbine, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 861-2404

    "They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for."

    "Pets are also allowed with no size restrictions with vaccination records and a leash! They have kayaks available to rent to row across the peaceful Nummy Lake."

    2. Ocean View Resort Campground

    15 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 624-1675

    "It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!"

    "We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! "

    3. Sun Outdoors Cape May

    26 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 886-1234

    "This campground is also very pet friendly ❤️. We come back as often as possible."

    "Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location."

    4. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 309-3649

    "Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."

    "THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood 

    • Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new 

    *"

    5. Whippoorwill Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ocean City, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 390-3458

    $43 / night

    "The only thing that concerned us was there were a lot of little kids walking around unattended. We will def go back."

    "Close to beaches and lots to do in the area."

    6. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 884-4010

    "Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."

    "Beautiful main building. close to a lovely walking trail."

    7. Thousand Trails Sea Pines

    6 Reviews
    Cape May Court House, NJ
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "well maintained, wonderful pool and splash pad, great location!!"

    "Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily. Could use more showers. Nice and quiet at night."

    8. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

    3 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 390-3649

    "This campground is about a 15 minute drive from Ocean City. There are plenty of stores close by as well."

    9. Beachcomber Camping Resort

    10 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 886-6035

    $42 / night

    "A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too."

    "Lots to do and the beautiful beaches of Cape May, New Jersey are a short 10 minute drive. The different types of camping/glamping experiences exceeded my expectations."

    10. Thousand Trails Lake & Shore

    3 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We stayed 2 nights at Land & Shore and the first night was Friday night and all 6 families that are members with our own sites were hanging out around a fire pit and at 1016pm someone security person"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Dennis, NJ

655 Reviews of 89 Dennis Campgrounds


  • Matt S.
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Rustic and Classic Campground

    We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! 

    Our site(#Zoo-1) was a level back-in with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, and cable. It was easy to pull in and accommodates larger rigs. The hook-ups were all well-maintained and worked fine. We had plenty of room to fit our car too. The site included a picnic table and fire ring. My favorite thing about this campground is that most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel. 

    This campground has been family run for over 50-years and has an interesting history that’s worth reading more about. Our site is located across from the pickle ball court which used to be a petting zoo(now the site# should make sense, right?). We came because we wanted to experience one of New Jersey’s oldest campgrounds. We liked the interesting vignettes they created around the campground as well as the goldfish pond near the office and store. 

    Baker’s Acres is well-maintained. The amenities include a swimming pool, lots of sports courts/fields, and a bunch of family-friendly scheduled activities. There is a camp store with all the usual items as well as bath and laundry facilities. The wifi service was ok, but costs$1 per day per device. Our Verizon cell service worked fine. 

    The front office staff were all friendly and we love that, especially when checking in at a new campground. 

    Drive time to Tuckerton Seaport is about 10-minutes and Long Beach Island is about 35-minutes depending on traffic. There are plenty of stores within a 5-mile drive if you should need anything including Walmart, super markets, convenience stores, and several restaurants. 

    Our only minor negative was that our site was sandy dirt which created a bit of a mess, especially after the rain. It is the Jersey shore, after all. This would have been 5 stars if the site had gravel, grass, or was finished with concrete. It’s a pet peeve, but I hate having to constantly clean up to keep the sand out of our RV. 

    This is a great old-fashioned campground close to LBI. We’ll can’t wait to go back!

  • L
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Belleplain State Forest

    So far so good

    Arrived at 1pm on Wednesday. Check in was smooth. They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for. It's just a short drive to the ocean is:Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey.

  • Steve W.
    May. 31, 2022

    Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    4x4ing in the Pine Barrens

    Atsion Family Campground

    Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground. The facility is run by the Dept of Environmental Protection and offers Tent, Trailer and Group Sites. There are also Cabins for rent as well, but only available during the summer months, After Memorial Day until October. AFC is one of several campgrounds in WSF and is the largest with 50 camping sites. Amenities include a handicapped accessible restroom/shower building, several drinking water spigots, and a waste dump for trailers. There are no electric hook ups and cell service is low, but manageable. Plenty of sun (shady too) so bring your solar powered generators and cell signal boosters if you need to stay connected. AFC is also pet friendly, so bring your 4 legged furry family members, after registering them with the camp site.

    The individual sites are spacious with a pic-nick table and fire ring grill. Some sites have lake-side water access, so bring your canoes and kayaks and reserve these sites (4, 8, 10, 12, 20 and 22) early as they are popular. The ground is sandy and relatively level for easy camp set up. Some sites are close to a roadway, so you do get some car noise, and like all unmonitored camp sites, loud, unruly campers can be lurking among the pines. Be sure to get your fire wood from the guy that lives across the street from the campground entrance. 5 bucks, on the honor system, a good amount of wood, open 24/7.

    Nearby is the Atsion Recreation Area, which offers fishing, walking, biking and horseback trails, a life guard monitored beach by the lake with restrooms and snacks (Summer Months). Only 15 minutes away, a quick drive, is Batso Village, an old iron and glass community from the late 1700s to early 1900s. NJ State Park Rangers are working hard keeping the area clean, rehabilitated, and educational center allowing you to walk through the old buildings and time as you image what life was like back then. Wharton SF is huge, over 122,000 acres of sandy terrain, towering pine trees, lakes/rivers and off roading trails!! Y’all should come and play in the Pine Barrens

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Really nice

    We stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.

  • Kimmy F.
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Relaxing week near the island

    Bakers acres was beautiful. It’s set back in the woods and peaceful and quiet but still has all the amenities to keep my gremlins entertained. We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too. The pool was a lot of fun and kept my little fish busy all day. The staff are all welcoming and helpful. We felt right at home and enjoyed taking the dogs to the new dog park to let out some energy. My favorite part by far was the early morning walks with my coffee through the dirt trails of the campground. We got to enjoy a day at LBI and a night out on the OC boardwalk too since this campground is so convenient to all the area has to offer.

  • Denise D.
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Beachcomber Camping Resort

    Above my expectations!

    A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too. We stayed in a teepee and it is one of the coolest places I have camped. These days I like glamping and this was the best experience yet!

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 31, 2019

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Close to Philadelphia

    We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family In Philadelphia. It is a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive.

    *note- this does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change.

    This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day. They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park.

    We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park. This is a great area to explore with gorgeous views and easy access to the River trail. (There are rentals for everything here- kayaks/bikes etc)

    IF we had a car with us- we would have considered taking the ferry from Camden’s Ferry Terminal next to Wiggins Park to Philly. (This is also near the Adventure Aquarium and the battleship New Jersey) Here is a link to information about the ferry-

    https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/riverlink-ferry

    This is a great location for exploring Philadelphia.

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • Gayle B.
    Jul. 3, 2018

    Ocean View Resort Campground

    Recommended

    This place was recommended to us by a friend when we first started camping. We've been back many times since then. It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities! Certain areas in the campground are very "buggy" and it can get a little pricey, but it's the best place we've been to in New Jersey so far.

  • Sara B.
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Oldmans Creek Campground

    Mixed emotions

    Hey had nice owners and seemed like a family but there's just a dirty Lake which is better than nothing but it seems like the Southern Hicks of New Jersey all gather there it's pretty broke and run down.


Guide to Dennis

If you're looking for a great getaway with your furry friends, there are several pet-friendly camping options near Dennis, New Jersey, that cater to both you and your pets.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

  • At Sun Outdoors Cape May, you'll find ample space for your pets to roam and enjoy the outdoors, along with features like electric hookups and picnic tables.
  • Belleplain State Forest offers well-maintained sites with drinking water and firewood, making it a comfortable spot for you and your pet.
  • Ocean View Resort Campground provides a variety of amenities, including a market and sanitary dump, ensuring a hassle-free stay for pet owners.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Dennis

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great social environments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Dennis, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Dennis, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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