Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kenmare, ND
Northgate Dam Rec Center accommodates pets with electric hookup sites for $10 per night near Kenmare. Located within a peaceful recreational area approximately 45 minutes northwest of Kenmare, this well-maintained campground offers camping options for both tent and RV travelers with dogs. Pets must remain on leash throughout the park grounds, which include multiple fishing docks, two playgrounds, and walking paths along the water. Renville County Mouse River Park provides similar pet-friendly accommodations with water and electric hookups for $15 nightly, featuring picnic tables at each site. Visitors note the campground is clean and tidy, maintaining ample space between sites for dog walking. Animals are welcome on leash throughout Mouse River Park's grounds, where campers can access basketball courts, boat ramps and fishing areas.
Walking paths at Mouse River Park provide convenient exercise routes for dogs, though some visitors note areas with cockleburs that can catch in pet fur. Both campgrounds offer toilet facilities, with Mouse River Park providing showers while Northgate Dam has clean vault toilets. For travelers needing full-service amenities, Roughrider RV Resort in Minot (about 65 miles southeast of Kenmare) offers complete hookups including sewer connections along with hot showers and laundry facilities that accommodate longer stays with pets. The sites along the river at Roughrider provide pleasant walking areas for dogs. Old Settlers Park in Burlington offers another pet-friendly option with water and electric hookups, featuring riverfront access where swimming is allowed for both people and pets at their own risk, though trains passing nearby may disturb noise-sensitive dogs.
