Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lincoln, RI

Normandy Farms Campground's extensive dog park offers off-leash play areas with water fountains for dogs, agility obstacles, and a dedicated dog washing station. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Lincoln provide accommodations for campers traveling with their four-legged companions. George Washington State Campground, Holiday Acres, and Newport RV Park all accept pets at their sites. Most campgrounds maintain standard leash policies and require proof of vaccinations upon check-in. Pet-friendly options include tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins at select locations like Holiday Acres. Normandy Farms stands out for its comprehensive pet amenities, including dog-walking services for campers planning full-day excursions to nearby attractions. The campground maintains exceptionally clean facilities with proper waste disposal stations throughout the property. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Wooded trails surrounding George Washington State Campground provide excellent morning exercise routes for dogs and their owners. Many campgrounds in the region maintain designated pet exercise areas away from swimming and picnic facilities. Weather considerations become important when camping with pets, particularly during summer months when temperatures can rise significantly. Sites at Bowdish Lake Camping Area accommodate pets with grassy areas and nearby water access. Holiday Acres received mixed reviews regarding site spacing, with some noting the proximity to neighboring campers might affect dogs sensitive to activity. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours beginning at 10 p.m., which includes managing excessive barking. Several campsites position water spigots conveniently for refilling pet water bowls, particularly important during summer camping trips. Local veterinary services can be found within 15-20 minutes of most campgrounds in the Lincoln area.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lincoln, Rhode Island (120)

    1. Normandy Farms Campground

    39 Reviews
    Foxborough, MA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 673-2767

    $50 - $200 / night

    "So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!"

    "Great dog park. Sites are large and level and free from low hanging branches. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Normandy Farms Campground. You won’t be disappointed."

    2. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    16 miles
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first:

    This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814."

    "The campground was safe, nicely laid out so we could have a series of sites next to one another. Biking was a blast for the kids along with trail hike around pond, beach, and fishing."

    3. Circle Campground Farm Campground

    7 Reviews
    Franklin Town, MA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 966-1136

    $45 - $75 / night

    "I did not see a playground and there was not a dedicated dog park if you are wondering. 

    - Site size was adequate."

    "Everything you need 100% Everything clean 100% EASY Access to all attractions 100% We did Boston (caught the train), Salem, mystic seaport, Sturbridge village, plymouth rock, the Mayflower ship, and plymouth"

    4. Holiday Acres Campground

    6 Reviews
    Chepachet, RI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 934-0780

    $35 - $50 / night

    "The swimming area has a 'icky bottom' (kid term :)) 

    The entrance / office setup is confusing."

    5. Canoe River Campground

    9 Reviews
    Mansfield Center, MA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 339-6462

    $42 - $58 / night

    "This place is pretty awesome if you’re looking to see a show at the nearby Comcast center."

    6. Stateline Campresort & Cabins

    9 Reviews
    Ballouville, CT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 774-3016

    $25 - $50 / night

    "The manager came up and they assigned me to a site next to the frog pond, but with our little kids I was t too keen on staying literally on the pond."

    7. Massasoit State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Lakeville, MA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 822-7405

    $17 - $27 / night

    "We were located in the no electric no water area and even though every site was taken, it was surprisingly more private than you'd expect."

    "Other than the bees, it was peaceful, and nobody bothered you. i would recommend lots of bee spray and a screen house, but hopefully it was an isolation situation."

    8. Newport RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Portsmouth, RI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 682-2424

    $70 - $140 / night

    "The campground is close to relatively easy hiking trails and Portsmouth Dog Park. Clean site areas, but many are on a slight slop so leveling blocks are needed."

    "We got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park"

    9. Boston/Cape Cod KOA

    22 Reviews
    Middleboro, MA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (508) 947-6435

    "Decent dog park & common play areas (horseshoes, ladder ball, cornhole, basketball). Lots for kids to do. We went to Plimoth Plantation about 20 min away but not much else in the area."

    "Site 309 Pull thru with fire-pit , cement pad gas grill , chairs and table ,level site with grass for dog not all sandy Lots shade trees"

    10. Bowdish Lake Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (401) 568-8890

    $40 - $200 / night

    "This site is right next to the state park that’s nearby, so it’s fairly quiet. I think we are one of the only tent campers here this weekend, seems like a lot of seasonal camping with RVs."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lincoln, RI

814 Reviews of 120 Lincoln Campgrounds


  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Wawaloam Campground

    Nice!

     Wawaloam Campground in Rhode Island was our 3rd state & campground on our East Coast trip. Not a lot of choices in Rhode Island, but we liked this camp ground in a rural wooded area. 

       This is kid heaven. Families laughing & enjoying themselves. Besides the pool they have a splash pad, a water slide, mini golf, a nice pond for fishing. The playground is nice. The grounds are well taken care of. The bathroom& showers were checked often. The showers are now free!

      In wooded, rural Rhode Island, but an easy day trip to Newport.

  • A
    Oct. 16, 2021

    Newport RV Park

    Clean sites and easy hiking trails

    The campground is close to relatively easy hiking trails and Portsmouth Dog Park. Clean site areas, but many are on a slight slop so leveling blocks are needed. We Took one of the nearby Trails get to the Portsmouth Publick House restaurant, which is dog friendly, for lunch. The waterfall along the blue trail is picture worthy.

  • I
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Newport RV Park

    Best dog park

    We got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Waters Edge Family Campground

    Incredible campground

    Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.

  • Jean R.
    Aug. 30, 2022

    Pinewood Lodge Campground

    Beautiful

    Nice and quiet, here for a 3 night stay. 4 star because there are signs posted No dogs allowed on the road to the beach or other areas in the campground, limits walking. There is a dog park, though.

  • Steve T.
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Fort Getty Campground

    Tent campers

    Perfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area.

    Worst part is you can’t bring your car on the site. Do not understand this, especially since it was over 95° and we have dogs that need AC, one if which is 14. We did sneak the car up by asking an RV camper to use his land because they block off the entrance with giant tree trunks.

    More good stuff, the private pet friendly beaches were great! Small but perfect to relax. No problems with the pets at all and old but clean bathrooms.

  • allison W.
    Aug. 4, 2022

    George Washington State Campground

    Updated information! Good site.

    Okay, I will try to update this information on the Dyrt site, but I’ve had mixed success getting that to stick. So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first:

    This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814. It’s by Bowdish Lake, near the Connecticut border. This is a cool area of Rhode Island that I enjoyed getting the chance to explore a little bit. Great Italian restaurant if you don’t feel like cooking (Mr Z’s By The Lake) and some historical sites like a very nice covered bridge to the northwest.

    Full water and electrical hookup and a very unique and fun play area for kids. The lake access is excellent, obviously. Pay showers of varying degrees of cleanliness. Open to tents, but clearly preferred by the RV crowd.

  • Shawn C.
    Sep. 16, 2020

    Wompatuck State Park Campground

    Great spot with Plenty of History

    We chose this spot for a family weekend. Sites are spacious. Water from nearby facet. Because it was local and had history behind it. Rhe campground is within a state park and is built on a old military base. You can still see some bunkers with their vents all around the campground. Blue Mountain spring water can be found right near campground for some refreshing water. We brought our chow chows and their was a great harbor side dog park a short drive away along with some swimming. I would visit again.


Guide to Lincoln

Explore the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Lincoln, Rhode Island, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lincoln

Dog owners appreciate friendly environments

  • Hide-A-Way Cove Campground is known for its welcoming atmosphere, where fellow campers are often friendly and accommodating to pets.
  • River Bend Campground hosts numerous family-friendly events, making it a great place for pets to socialize with other campers.
  • Oak Leaf Family Campground features a relaxed vibe, allowing pets to feel at home while you enjoy the campground's amenities.

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