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    Belleplain State Forest welcomes campers with pets across its three distinct camping areas—North Shore, Miesle, and CCC. All pet-friendly sites require vaccination records and leashes with no breed or size restrictions. The spacious, wooded campsites provide ample privacy for families camping with dogs, particularly in the CCC section where sites include water and electric hookups. Bathrooms with showers are available throughout the campground, though cleanliness varies between camping loops. The forest features multiple dog-friendly hiking trails and a peaceful lake where pets can cool off after a walk, though they must remain leashed at all times near the water.

    Nearby pet-friendly options include Sun Outdoors Cape May and Ocean View Resort Campground, both offering full-hookup RV sites and pet-friendly cabins approximately 20 minutes from the beaches. Spacious Skies Country Oaks in Dorothy permits pets at all accommodation types and provides designated pet exercise areas. Most campgrounds in the region charge a $5 pet fee and limit guests to two pets per site. The proximity to Cape May beaches allows for morning dog walks during off-season or early hours when dogs are permitted on the sand. Wildlife encounters are common in the area, so campers should keep dogs leashed and supervised, particularly at dawn and dusk when local wildlife is most active.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Leesburg (93)

      1. Belleplain State Forest

      4.3(22)7mi from LeesburgRVs, Glamping

      "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. Sun Outdoors Cape May

      4.1(26)18mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      3. Ocean View Resort Campground

      4.4(15)15mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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! "

      4. Spacious Skies Country Oaks

      4.6(7)14mi from Leesburg10 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "As a returning traveler to Spacious Skies Campgrounds – Country Oaks in Dorothy, New Jersey, I continue to be impressed by the peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming hospitality"

      "There’s nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination of you’re looking for a restful time away from home.  The Wi-Fi actually worked great."

      from $36 - $999 / night

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      5. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

      3.7(18)19mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      6. Parvin State Park Campground

      3.9(15)19mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "lake with water sports, hiking trails that are dog friendly, plenty of campsites. If you have kids staying longer for the lake would make sense. bring bug spray!!"

      "Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."

      from $20 - $65 / night

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      7. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

      4.4(7)15mi from Leesburg1 siteRVs, Cabins

      "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 

      *"

      8. Mays Landing Resort

      3.1(8)15mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The tent loop is all the way in the back next to the pond. If you are arriving after office hours, 6pm or so, you have to call to get a gate code. Otherwise, you are locked out."

      "Our tent site was right next to the pond. It was a Saturday and they were rocking. I dont know if the person playing the music was a professional DJ, he was incredible."

      9. Thousand Trails Sea Pines

      3.7(6)14mi from LeesburgRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      10. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

      4.5(69)34mi from Leesburg175 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There is also a section of walk-in tent sites, each with 1 parking spot semi close by. (Bring a wagon if you stay at one of these)."

      "There are miles upon miles of walking and biking trails. There are nice play facilities for kids, loads of water and beach access."

      from $39 - $131 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Leesburg, NJ

    725 Reviews of 93 Leesburg 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

    • L
      Aug. 6, 2018

      Lums Pond State Park Campground

      Very Dog Friendly

      Campground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!

    • 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.

    • E
      Aug. 4, 2021

      Lums Pond State Park Campground

      Impromtu tent camping success!

      I was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.

      Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.

      The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.

      The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.

      The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.

      The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.

      Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.

      All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.

    • 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!

    • 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.

    • 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


    Guide to Leesburg

    Belleplain State Forest offers three distinct camping sections across its wooded landscape in southern New Jersey. The forest sits at a low elevation of about 30 feet above sea level with sandy soil typical of the Pine Barrens region. Temperatures range from winter lows in the 20s to summer highs in the 90s with high humidity, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.

    What to do

    Kayaking at Lake Nummy: Rent boats directly at Belleplain State Forest for paddling on the peaceful lake. The rental facility offers canoes along with kayaks and paddle boards. One visitor shared, "The Kayak and Canoe rentals were right near us. The swimming lake was beautiful. We biked the trails, and hiked others that didn't allow bikes" (Anne H., Belleplain State Forest).

    Visit Cape May Zoo: Located about 20 minutes from Belleplain, this free zoo (donations suggested) offers a family-friendly outing. A camper mentioned, "About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo" (April E., Belleplain State Forest) making it an excellent day trip option when you need a break from the campground.

    Biking the nearby rail trail: Access an 11-mile paved trail system perfect for family bike rides. According to a visitor at Sun Outdoors Cape May, "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well" (Joel A.), providing a safe, car-free cycling experience for all ages.

    Beach visits in off-hours: Explore nearby beaches early morning when dog restrictions are relaxed. "Sunset Beach and beaches on either side if ferry terminal jetti are free and no cost to park. They are on the bay so small waves" (Brian C., Sun Outdoors Cape May).

    What campers like

    Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the spacious sites, especially in certain sections. One camper noted, "Our site was HUGE!!!! It was also super private with trees and a lot of privacy from the road and our neighbors" (Anne H., Belleplain State Forest).

    Clean facilities at dog-friendly campgrounds: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms at several campgrounds near Leesburg. At Ocean View Resort Campground, a visitor observed, "They just completed a new camp store building that has everything you could think of from camping gear to beach chairs and floats! They also have a cafe that also sells ice cream" (Ray L.).

    Family activities: The area offers numerous amenities for children. A camper at Spacious Skies Country Oaks mentioned, "Great swimming pool. Lots of activities planned for kids over weekends. Hay ride etc" (Chris W.), while another added, "Small but very clean campground."

    Lake swimming options: Several campgrounds feature lakes with swimming areas. One camper at Ocean City Campground said, "Sites are very nice n level. Beautiful landscaping. Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit" (Stephen W.).

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. At Belleplain, a camper reported, "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T we the better of the 3. Our Winegard/Gateway give us no internet which we normally get" (Anne H.).

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