Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Oak Island, NC
Holden Beach RV Campground accommodates pets across all camping types including tent sites, RV hookups, and glamping options. Brunswick Beaches RV Resort similarly welcomes pets with 114 campsites featuring full hookups, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. Most campgrounds in the Oak Island area require pets to remain leashed when outside RVs or tents, with Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area enforcing strict on-leash policies for visitor safety. Campgrounds typically provide basic pet amenities including waste disposal stations and designated walking areas, though actual dog parks are limited. Sites offer varying levels of privacy between neighboring campers, with Holden Beach RV featuring some landscaping between sites providing modest separation for pets and owners. The campground's dog park provides a secure space for pets to exercise off-leash.
Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the area maintain well-maintained bathroom facilities with showers, making longer stays with pets more comfortable. Holden Beach RV Campground sits approximately 5 minutes from beach access, allowing campers to enjoy coastal activities with pets where permitted. The Supply/Holden Beach area offers several veterinary services within a short drive of campgrounds. Campers should note that summer temperatures can be challenging for pets, necessitating adequate shade and water. Limited tree cover at some campgrounds, particularly Oak Island Campground which functions essentially as a parking lot with hookups, provides minimal natural shade for dogs during hot months. Multiple reviewers note the clean, well-maintained facilities at Holden Beach RV Campground, which consistently receives high ratings for its pet-friendly environment and helpful staff who assist with everything from site selection to backing in vehicles.
