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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Otto, NY

500 Reviews

East Otto State Forest welcomes pets at its primitive camping areas, offering a secluded outdoor experience for campers with dogs. Allegany State Park's two separate camping areas—Quaker and Red House—both permit pets with proper vaccination records. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Otto, New York. Allegany Mountain Members Resort provides pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins from May through mid-October. The fenced dog park at Jellystone Park of Western New York gives dogs space to run off-leash while their owners enjoy the campground's extensive amenities. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to be leashed when outside designated pet areas, with leash lengths typically restricted to six feet. Several campsites provide pet waste stations to maintain cleanliness.

Hiking trails throughout the Allegany region accommodate dogs on leashes, with the North Country Trail offering extensive pet-friendly hiking opportunities. Streamside Eriegrove allows pets at its primitive sites along the water, perfect for dogs who enjoy swimming. Wildlife encounters are common in the area's forests, so keeping dogs leashed protects both pets and local animals. The East Otto State Forest provides secluded sites where dogs can enjoy nature without bothering other campers. Seasonal considerations include tick prevention during warmer months and appropriate shelter during cooler fall camping trips. Nearby Salamanca offers veterinary services for emergency pet care, approximately 20 minutes from most Otto-area campgrounds. Several campgrounds feature dedicated pet exercise areas where dogs can stretch their legs after long car rides.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Otto, New York (103)

    1. East Otto State Forest

    11 Reviews
    Collins Center, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 372-0645

    "We went for a quick weekend trip with 3 people and 4 dogs. What a great spot! We were nice and secluded, which was great for the dogs to run around, be safe, and not bother other campers."

    "This was a nice secluded feeling site, neighbors are pretty close by and you can hear them but a good amount of private space to yourself."

    2. Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    28 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-2182

    "great New York state park. stayed here for 2 nights and I will be back. the park is so big I only got to do some of the hiking. very nice."

    "We had a great four-night stay in Loop C at Cain Hollow in late July/early August. Our site was wide and long. We had electric and we close to a water pump so we could fill up our camper."

    3. Red House Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    13 Reviews
    Salamanca, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-9121

    "Cabins are pretty large and have some great surounding areas, like creeks right next to the cabins. Great place for family camping with tons of different activites offered around the park."

    "We've been coming to this campground since I was a kid, and love the fact that you can have the amenities of home away from home."

    4. Allegany Mountain Members Resort

    1 Review
    Ellicottville, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 699-2352

    "This place has larger sites and a nice size lake to fish I. Along with a few other small stocked ponds. Plenty of stuff for kids to do including 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool."

    5. Evangola State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Irving, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 549-1760

    $17 - $112 / night

    "Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop."

    "Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop."

    6. Sprague Brook Park

    7 Reviews
    Holland, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 592-2804

    "Well maintained park the campground is full of hiking trails and areas to fish on multiple ponds the sites are your average size and are kept clean."

    "There is a play area for kids every time you turn around and a nice little pond for fishing. For what it is, it's a very nice spot if you're looking for a less wild camping experience."

    7. Triple R Camping Resort and Trailer Sales

    4 Reviews
    Franklinville, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 676-3856

    "There’s definitely something for everyone here; pool, splash park, hiking trails, playgrounds, & activities for all ages are just some of the things. Highly recommend!"

    8. POPE HAVEN

    2 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 358-4900

    $50 - $75 / night

    "The layout is great for walking and there are so many beautiful sites from the seasonal campers. Dogs are welcome so we brought our two. We will definitely come back."

    9. Bova Cottages — Allegany State Park

    4 Reviews
    Salamanca, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-9121

    $229 / night

    "Allegany State Park is nearby for hiking, snowshoeing, XC skiing, leaf peeping,etc."

    "After the last bad winter storm we had (2/2018) trees fell all over the park, including on my favorite hiking trails."

    10. Streamside Eriegrove

    1 Review
    Irving, NY
    15 miles
    Website

    $80 - $100 / night

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  • S
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    Love this place!

    This is my favorite campground so far in PA.

    For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more like “outhouse” toilets and can stink). The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks.

    Highlights include: the reservoir (beautiful and clean! You can swim with your dog from the access points at the campground), quiet, friendly staff (a kind older gentleman helped us jump my car and refused to take any money as a thank you), updated/very clean showers, not buggy, reception is great (we have Verizon), plenty of room to social distance, and 2 trading posts about 1 mile away with milk, eggs, basic supplies, etc.

    Cons: the bathrooms without showers aren’t flush toilets, and there is no campground office so you must see the hosts for any issues.

    Things to do nearby (last 5 pictures): the Kinzua Skywalk Bridge free- an old train bridge that was partially destroyed by a tornado in the early 2000’s. The bridge is handicap/stroller accessible, pets are allowed. There is a small indoor museum & gift shop, and a hiking trail along the wreckage. If you hike, wear good sneakers, the path is rocky and VERY steep. The hiking path is not recommended for small children). Bathrooms on site.

    The Kinzua Dam free - beautiful. Handicap/stroller accessible, pets permitted. Bathrooms were closed due to social distancing.

    Rimmrock overlook free- just a small distance from the parking lot. NOT stroller/handicap accessible, and there are rock steps, however we saw numerous families with small children go through the path with no issues. Pets permitted. Bathrooms on site.

    Nearby towns of Kane and Ridgway looked cute, but we didn’t spend time there due to our efforts to social distance.

  • M
    Jul. 22, 2023

    Westfield-Lake Erie KOA

    1st stop across country

    This campground is very clean on the smaller side but very nice. There is highway noise but in your camper you really can’t here it. Beautiful temp and lots of things for the kids to do. Pool, playground, game room. They do have a dog park if you bring your pups. Overall very nice. I would come back.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Westfield-Lake Erie KOA

    Overnighter

    We only stayed for an overnighter on a long trip west. The restrooms and showers are some of the best we’ve seen during our trip. Very well maintained facilities and grounds and the staff are friendly and helpful. We were able to change our site for one that was more level without a problem. The only thing that might bother some people is the road noise. However we were able to sleep well despite it. There is also a dog “park”/fenced area.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Quiet Valley

    Country Glamping

    Jake from the Dyrt here! Quiet Valley is a glamping campground with canvas tents in a slowed down country setting in New York.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

  • D
    Sep. 9, 2023

    Shamrock Pines Campground

    Clean and friendly

    Called up on Friday afternoon of Labor Day weekend and they accommodated us for two nights.  John and his staff were friendly and welcoming.  Very clean campground with mostly seasonal sites.  Several overnight sites with electric and water.  These sites were mostly gravel and cut into a bank so that there is some separation.  Surrounded by trees but grounds are well kept.  Fully fenced dog park that was great for our pup.  A couple of ponds for kids to fish and what looks like a nice pool.  Quiet hours observed.  On Saturday night there was a band in an outdoor stage that was great.

    Close enough to Ellicottville to enjoy the shops, brewery and restaurants there.

    Only thing I would mention is the dump station is simply just a pipe off one of the driveways with a water hose.  Not a problem and it works, just not typical of dump stations.

  • Jen W.
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Buckaloons

    Roomy and wooded

    We come here at least once per summer. It is very family friendly, pet friendly and just beautiful. If you kayak, you can drop in up in Warren and come in right at the campground. Ice and wood available on site. Dollar general close by just in case.

  • F
    Sep. 18, 2018

    Houghton / Letchworth KOA

    Nice and quiet

    ntmnet. Overall, this is a nice place to go camping. We camp in a tent and our site was wonderful (PT1). We were pretty much alone. The facility was nice and kept up. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. My only complaint would be that the pet rules are not enforced. I would see five dogs from my site and only one was on a leash all the time. My dog. One dog was free to roam wherever it wanted. Owners would walk with him and let him go. He came to our site several times. We did our best to keep our dog quiet but it was difficult. The dog ended up taking "a dump" on our site. The owners had not intention of cleaning it up till I talked to them when they walked by. They sent a child who didn't clean it toroughly so I had to. Called the office but no answer. Never saw an employee making rounds checking things out. Not going back.

Guide to Otto

Otto sits in western New York's Southern Tier at 1,650 feet elevation, surrounded by state forests that feature hilly terrain and mixed hardwood forests. The region's camping season typically runs May through mid-October, with fall temperatures often dropping into the 30s overnight. Campgrounds range from primitive sites with no facilities to full-service resorts offering structured activities.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: East Otto State Forest provides access to primitive fishing spots. "Nice campground, free, fishing, secluded, everyone needs to start picking up their trash though," notes Joseph F. in his review of East Otto State Forest.

Boulder exploration: The massive rock formations at Thunder Rocks provide a unique climbing experience. "Check out Thunder rocks and climb boulders the size of a house," suggests Jeremy H. who stayed at Bova Cottages — Allegany State Park.

Trail systems: The North Country Trail connects with local paths for extended hiking options. "We camped here with one of our children, and hiked a couple of trails, that were beautiful!" writes Trina W. about her experience at Quaker Area — Allegany State Park.

What campers like

Secluded sites: The designated camping areas provide enough separation for privacy. "This was a nice secluded feeling site, neighbors are pretty close by and you can hear them but a good amount of private space to yourself," reports Lizzy K. about East Otto State Forest.

Winter options: Unlike many seasonal campgrounds, some areas remain accessible year-round. "The park is open year around and even has shelters to rent for winter. They is a sledding hill and cross country skiing paths to use," explains Adam R. about Sprague Brook Park.

Creek access: Water features provide natural cooling and entertainment. "There is a creek that runs through the state park which was nice for the kids to splash around in," shares Amanda K. regarding Sprague Brook Park.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. "Also, it said there would be verizon cell service, there was absolutely nothin. I will absolutely be back!" warns Courtney C. about East Otto State Forest.

GPS accuracy issues: Navigation tools may not provide reliable directions to some campgrounds. "Pro tip: dont be a dumb dumb like me. I used the Dyrt provided gps coordinates and was dropped into a residential area. Used the map on the parks website to get back on track and it was really simple," advises Courtney C.

Seasonal ground conditions: Spring and fall camping can involve muddy sites. "Maybe non rainy season is better for this site, my boots became very muddy," notes Lizzy K. who camped at East Otto State Forest.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple play areas accommodate different age groups. "This is a quiet park with fairly level campsites updated power to upper loop kids can play in creek. the lower loop you can see small children ride around the loop and watch them gain their independence but still have a eye one them," explains James K. about Sprague Brook Park.

Kid-friendly activities: Structured programs keep children engaged. "The park runs daily activities you can go to and learn about different things in nature," says Kelly B. about Red House Area — Allegany State Park.

Dog-friendly spaces: Many sites accommodate pets with room to roam. "We went for a quick weekend trip with 3 people and 4 dogs. What a great spot! We were nice and secluded, which was great for the dogs to run around, be safe, and not bother other campers," shares Maddie C. about her stay at East Otto State Forest.

Tips from RVers

Electric hookup locations: Only specific campground loops offer power connections. "Most campsites are a decent size and have electric hook ups," notes Amanda K. about Sprague Brook Park.

Dump station availability: RV waste disposal options vary by campground. "Our site was nice and clean. We were not far from the bathrooms. But this area, all of the camp sites are right in top of each other," reports Verity S. about their stay at Quaker Area — Allegany State Park.

Water fill stations: Plan for scattered water access points rather than site hookups. "There is a nice variety of cabins along several loops," explains Mark S. who regularly visits Triple R Camping Resort, noting the "owners make you feel like family."

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