Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Waverly, OH

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Waverly, OH is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Waverly campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Ohio camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Waverly, Ohio (82)

    1. Scioto Trail State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Waverly, OH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 663-2125

    $25 - $30 / night

    "We chose to camp at Scioto Trail State Park because of it's proximity to Salt Creek Kayak Adventures. While I had hiked at Scioto Trail in the past, this was our first visit to the campground."

    "Walk-in sites with pit toilets and potable water. The map of how the sites are laid out online is extremely inaccurate, I would not have picked my site if it had been accurate."

    2. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    32 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "This walk in camp ground was located just minutes from Old Man’s Cave. It’s a family friendly and pet friendly camp ground. Our stay was quiet and relaxing."

    "There are trails all over the park. Can be a bit busy during the warmer months. The park is pet friendly and has a nice nature center before you hike down to Old Man’s Cave."

    3. Pike Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Latham, OH
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 493-2212

    "The lake is smaller, but nice beach area and pedal boats are fun. We hiked the Greenbriar and CCC Trails. They are not too challenging but beautiful."

    "Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Pike Lake State Park

    Campground Review:

    We stayed at site 67 next to the camp host. The camp site was nicely shaded with a small creek behind it."

    4. Long's Retreat Family Resort

    13 Reviews
    Sinking Spring, OH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 588-3725

    "Of course, relaxing by the campfire, grilling hot dogs and making s’mores is really what makes the time with the kids special."

    "We have been going here for the last 6 summers with a big group (nearly 30 kids with us). Everyone always has such a great time and it is the highlight of all the kids summers."

    5. Tar Hollow State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Adelphi, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 887-4818

    $4 - $27 / night

    "The campground is about 2-3 acres large, situated on a hill with a path dug out around the perimeter. "

    "The drive there was a very interesting tour of trump flags Amish buggies and more. Would come back if I was stranded in Ohio, but overall great pit stop for cleaning up on a long journey."

    6. Trackside Camping

    2 Reviews
    Waverly, OH
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 701-2908

    $35 / night

    7. Paint Creek State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Paint Creek Lake, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 981-7061

    "Cute, charming Ohio State Park. Enjoy 4 lovely hiking trails that showcase the parks features by taking you through the woods and fields. Fish is offered and their is boat dock ."

    "It ended up being a great site for us and our dogs. There was space between us and our neighbors and we had access to the water."

    8. Waters Edge Canoe Livery

    1 Review
    Chillicothe, OH
    12 miles
    Website

    $12 / night

    9. Sun Valley Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chillicothe, OH
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 775-3490

    "Peaceful nice place, pets okay. I'd recommend it."

    "We were able to reserve a drive-thru site on the same day we wanted it.  It looks like there are quite a few seasonal campers there.  Sites have space between them, many are shaded. "

    10. Lizzy’s Acres

    1 Review
    Bainbridge, OH
    15 miles
    +1 (740) 438-2678

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Lizzy's Acres is a new listing on the Dyrt, but they offer a great location for those looking to explore the area.  Check them out and show them some love!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Waverly, OH

594 Reviews of 82 Waverly Campgrounds


  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2016

    Deer Creek State Park Campground

    Splish, splash

    Lots of room! Privacy, some sites have accommodations for several tents as well as full hook up for campers. Some are adjacent to the playground There are tons of things to do: Miniature golf Disc golf BMX trails Small dog park Golf course Horse camp

  • M
    May. 31, 2018

    Deer Creek State Park Campground

    One you will always return to

    Very clean, well maintained. A lot of nearby activity, private and open sites, lake, beach, trails, marina, bikes, putt putt, dog park, playground, laundry, water close, electric at sites, many "comfort stations" "wash houses" so not far from one.

  • Kim H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Shawnee State Park-Ohio River Campground

    Very Peaceful, Very Clean

    We stayed in Site 09. The sites are spacious with level, asphalted pads. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table.

    Toward the front of the campground is a great splash pad, playground, and dog park, which includes an agility course. These are located away from the RV's; therefore, the campground was very quiet and peaceful.

    Nearby was a marina, fishing access, and an archery range. The surrounding hills are pretty.

    The bath house was clean. A laundry room was available.

    The only drawback was the lack of shade. Because this place is relatively new, in time--as the planted seedlings grow--this problem will lessen.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Shawnee State Park Campground

    Large beautiful diverse fun.

    Just a beautiful park. Clean well maintained. Lots of amenities. Paddle boats, marina, 18 hole disc golf, bike park, huge dog park, store,archery range, playground and trails.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Deer Creek State Park Campground

    Small, but perfect site for us

    This was a last minute reservation and only available due to a cancellation. The campground was full for the weekend. The campground is pretty big with different types of sites. Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend. The site we reserved had a hill right next to the passenger side/door side of your camper. If you had a big camper, it might be tight to open your slides and an awning. You most likely would not sit right outside your camper door. In fact, the fire ring is behind the site and up a small hill. We set up our ez-up in the back and out of the way, it worked for us. There was also a path that led you into the playground. Speaking of playgrounds, you will hear a lot of kids if the weather is nice. We were right across from the camp host (very nice lady) and very short walk to the bathhouse. The bathhouse had 4 flushable toilets and I think 3 showers. The showers did not have benches in the stall, only on the outside directly across. With a full campground, the bathrooms were kept very clean with the amount of people using it. We walked around and noticed a lot of bathhouses and another playground. We took a hike that led us to the lodge - it was an in and out and just under 5 miles. On our way back we stopped at the camp store which was well stocked with items you may need or not. There is a putt putt course, frisbee disc course, horse trails, dog park, nature center, golf course and more trails nearby. There are plenty of things to do if you like to keep busy or are trying to keep kids entertained. (The bees and stinkbugs were out and about while we were there.)

  • Grace D.
    May. 21, 2019

    Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    Would stay again

    This walk in camp ground was located just minutes from Old Man’s Cave. It’s a family friendly and pet friendly camp ground. Our stay was quiet and relaxing.

  • Johnothan R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    Sun Valley Campground

    Great little place.

    Peaceful nice place, pets okay. I'd recommend it.

  • Amber R.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Big Sycamore Family Campground

    Great small family campground

    We enjoyed our 3 night stay here! Some sites are full hook up, some sites are electric and water, and some are primitive. The dump station is easily accessible if you need it. 5 acres with everything we could need. The owners were amazing. Very friendly and helpful! They had only owned the campground for 2 weeks and were in the process of making several improvements. The shower house and bathrooms were clean and adequate. There is a small playground for kids. It is pet friendly. There is a nice sized pool for summer (we camped in October so it was closed for the season). Located within a short drive (about 10 miles/15 minutes) from everything Hocking Hills has to offer. There is even a restaurant close by that will deliver to your campsite. Kroger and Walmart are within 5-7 minutes driving for supplies. The only downside is that it is close to a highway so at night you can hear the traffic. This didn’t bother us so much but might be a problem for some.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2019

    A.W. Marion State Park Campground

    Non-Electric Quiet Part of the Campground

    This was our second weekend in a row coming to this campground, but this time we are in non-electric. We scoped out the site ahead of time and although not our first or second pick, the site turned out to be very nice. It's has a site right behind it, but has a nice size green space for an ez-up. The pad was a nice length and held our small camper and truck with room to spare. The closest bathroom was the handicap porta-potty, but a little further up you use the flush toilets. (no showers) The campground had at least 2 camp hosts and a small camp store. We walked down to the lake. If you like to fish, it's a short walk. This site is further away from the playground, but close to a trail head. We did have a small furry visitor - a very friendly orange cat.


Guide to Waverly

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Waverly, Ohio, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a range of amenities and activities.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

  • At Tar Hollow State Park Campground, you’ll find electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for pet owners to set up camp comfortably.
  • Long's Retreat Family Resort features a variety of activities, including go-karts and swimming, ensuring your pets have plenty of space to roam and play.
  • Pike Lake State Park Campground offers well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying evenings with your pet by your side.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Waverly

Pet owners like the welcoming atmosphere and community

  • Sun Valley Campground is known for its friendly staff and well-spaced sites, creating a relaxed environment for both pets and their owners.
  • Walnut Creek Campground and Resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of activities, ensuring a fun experience for everyone, including your pets.
  • Lazy Dog Camp Resort is a great spot for families with pets, featuring various activities and a welcoming community vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Waverly, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Waverly, OH is Scioto Trail State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Waverly, OH?

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