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Ricker Pond State Park Campground accommodates pets in tent sites, RV sites, cabins, and glamping facilities from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. River Meadow Campground RV Park and Moose Hillock Camping Resort also welcome pets with reservable sites featuring picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, and trash collection. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the Bradford area maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes, proof of vaccinations, and proper waste disposal. Pet owners find spacious sites at Pastures Campground with riverfront access and pleasant walking areas along the property. Sites vary in size with some offering pull-through access for RVs while others feature private wooded settings more suitable for tent camping with dogs.
Hiking opportunities with dogs exist along the property trails at Jacobs Brook Campground and nearby Twin River Campground where adventurous campers access extensive trail systems for walking and biking with pets. The Connecticut River provides water access at several pet-friendly campgrounds including Pastures Campground and River Meadow where canoe rentals allow fishing excursions with well-behaved dogs. Pet owners should prepare for variable weather conditions and pack appropriate gear for pets, especially during early and late season camping when temperatures fluctuate. Many campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances, with specific pet exercise areas designated away from swimming facilities. Seasonal campsites are typically separated from short-term campers but maintain the same pet policies throughout the property.
"Plenty of walking for dogs with a natural pool for them to swim in and the large pool with pirate ship is perfect for little kids with the beach entry. easy location to get to with a travel trailer too"
"Both times were very different experiences, but overall very positive. Just because there are a few, I will mention the cons first."
from $49 - $129 / night
Check Availability"Easy to get in, out, and around to the sites. Our campsite backed up to a babbling creek that was perfect to wake up to!"
"Nice campground located in the valley of mountains. Wooded sites but close to your neighbors."
from $62 - $209 / night
Check Availability"Only one of the sites is located along the brook (45), but there's an easy path down a hill. "
"Off the beaten path so its peaceful. Sites are a little small but great if you're camping with a group so your close together. Plenty of sites/types to choose from."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Surprising that campground does not allow pets. The campground is close to main road and was noisy at night. Visitor center and Flume Trail are nearby."
"We camped here as a jumping-off point for the popular Lincoln-Lafayette-Little Haystack loop, which is walking distance from the campground."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"This campground is easy to access, though owing to that one can hear traffic on the nearby road. The lake is beautiful, clear and clean, and there is a beach with sand for swimming."
"The campground has a small beach, boat launch and it's right on the Cross Vermont Trail. I stayed in October and it was really quiet and relaxing."
from $19 - $110 / night
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Check Availability"In New Hampshire; Vermont is across the river on the north side of the property. Nice bathroom, showers, laundry room, library. Spacious lots with tables and fire rings."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"This is a great spot away from crowds. Good location for hiking, and short drive to Lincoln, NH. Sites are nicely wooded and not on top of you neighbor. Camp hosts are very friendly."
"Had 2 cars and a dog. Can’t beat the price at $20 a night. Some spots are first come first serve, others you can reserve in advance."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"5 stars for the setting in the pines overlooking the lake with spacious sites (except those along side the lake). 3 stars for lack of cell service and no WiFi . I would definitely stay again."
from $30 / night
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ScoutThe grounds are well maintained with flowers planted everywhere. Staff is extra friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use updating but were spotless. Very pet friendly with dog park, agility equipment, dog pond and dog wash.
ScoutThis is one of our favorite places to camp in Vermont. The sites are fairly private without being built too close together. Lake is clean and has a great concrete dock that the kids love to jump off. They have boat rentals and nature tours on the lake led by the state park faculty. When the kids get tired from swimming they're a nice beach area and playground.
GuideWe just spent 5 days at this wonderful campground. They have paid attention to all of the finer details. Beautiful landscaping, well leveled sites, very clean and neat. The staff is wonderful. My only disappointment with the camp is that there are only a few sites with sewer hookup. However, the dumping station is conveniently located, so if you have a small tank, daily trips are not a problem. There is plenty to do in the area - Littleton is a beautiful little town. The old houses in are incredible. New Hampshire is not a dog friendly state, but a short Drive into Vermont gets you access to many fine restaurants where you can bring your dog. Be sure to visit Dog Mountain in Vermont- a truly touching memorial to departed pets.
GuideVery nice, clean campsite. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Campsites are spread out, great dog walking areas , and very spacious dog parks, one for big dos and one for little ones.
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.
GuideThe Chocorua KOA is a great campground with super friendly staff, a variety of sites and lots of activities and things to do for everyone in the family.
We stayed with two other families on pull-through full hook-up sites 43, 45, and 47. Although we were on the main road, we really enjoyed these sites. They were wooded and in a central location close to the playgrounds, pavilion, beach and nature trails. Site 45 was pretty narrow but the other two sites had a bit more space so we mostly used 43 and 47 to hang out. We especially loved that the pull-through road behind our sites was not a main access road so we had a nice long stretch of road that was just for us. We played games and the kids road bikes without having to worry about cars driving through.
There are also a lot of really nice tent sites along the water, cabins, teepees, lodges and great areas for groups to camp. They are fairly strict with quiet hours so it is a very quiet campground at night.
The facilities are nice and clean. The pavilion and fire pit area are a nice place to gather with games and a mining station to enjoy. There are two playgrounds for little and big kids. The bathrooms are quite dated but clean. The pool is freezing cold so the kids didn’t swim much. The beach area is small and not deep enough to swim but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water. There are a lot of options for boat rentals- paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and row boats. There is a beautiful board walk that leads through the marsh to a system of short nature trails. We really enjoyed walking the trails though some need a lot of work due to fallen trees and overgrowth. There were also a lot of free activities for the kids like crafts, wagon rides and games with a full schedule of events. You really never have to leave this campground!
This is also an incredibly dog-friendly campground with a fun dog park, a special swimming pond just for dogs and doggie day care available. This is one of the most pet loving campgrounds we’ve ever camped in and our pup loved it!!
We had a great trip and will definitely be back!
TravelerWe stayed in a cabin with our pup. This place was very clean and loaded with amenities: pool, dog park, events, open fields, deer, store, etc. This was glamping with a fire pit 😃 There were plenty of sites for all size RV’s with hook-ups. A town with lots to do and see is nearby including hiking trails.
LegendWilgus State Park is the first Vermont state park to open each spring, well before Memorial Day each year. While it's still pretty cold for camping in Vermont in early May, you can get a jump start on the season by renting one of the four camping cabins. I'll admit that I haven't stayed in one of the Wilgus cabins, but they are pretty much the same all over Vermont - nothing fancy - just four solid walls, bunk beds, and a small table.
Usually when we stay at Wilgus State Park, we rent a lean-to or stay in site #16, which is the very last tent site, and the most private. All sites have a great view of the river, but I won't go so far as to call them waterfront as there is a bank covered with lush foliage between the sites and the water. There is also a short trail that runs between the campsites and the water - a great place to watch the sunrise!
The best part about camping here is getting out on the water. You can rent kayaks and canoes, and the river moves slowly enough to paddle up stream. There is also a shuttle service run by Great River Outfitters upstream in Windsor. If you make reservations, the come to the park (I think on Wednesdays and Fridays), and they will pick you up in the morning, drive you up river to Windsor, outfit you with a canoe or kayak, and let you paddle back to the park. Later in the evening they will come back and pick up the boats. If you choose this option, be sure to stop at Artisan Park, right on the river and have lunch at Harpoon Brewery.
The campground is really small (under 25 sites) and super quiet. Restrooms are clean. There is a short hiking trail, which is just okay - no views or anything. The ranger has been there for years and is an expert fisherman. He's got lots of tips if you ask. For good hiking, be sure to check out Mt. Ascutney, which is just a few miles away.
Pet-friendly campgrounds near Bradford, Vermont provide access to the Connecticut River Valley and the surrounding Green Mountains at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,700 feet. The region experiences warm summers with average highs in the 70s and cool evenings in the 50s. Camping options include both riverside sites with fishing access and forest campgrounds with hiking trail connections.
Explore mountain trails: At Lafayette Place Campground, hiking options connect directly to extensive trail networks. "The Lonesome Lake Trail runs right through the campground which is good news/bad news. Easy access to the trail but there are a number of sites that directly border the trail, which could impede privacy," notes Lee D. The campground serves as a strategic base for accessing multiple peaks.
Paddle on quiet ponds: Many campgrounds offer water access for dogs and their owners. At Ricker Pond State Park Campground, campers appreciate the motor-free pond environment. "A quiet camp ground on Ricker Pond, a motor free pond, is a wonderful way to spend the weekend. The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish," writes Hannah H.
Discover hidden swimming spots: Local swimming holes provide relief during summer heat. The Pemigewasset River runs through several campgrounds, offering natural pools. "The water is delicious by the way, so don't bother with any bottled variety– this is the good stuff," notes Shari G. about the water at Ricker Pond State Park.
Private wooded sites: At Lost River Valley Campground, campers appreciate the natural setting. "Beautiful campground! Every site is surrounded by trees, most near a creek too. Very friendly and clean facilities. Some sites are a bit cozy, but ask about sites together if camping in a group," explains Sarah S. These wooded sites provide shade and privacy for pets.
Riverfront access: Camping along the Connecticut River allows for direct water access. "Right on the CT river and they have canoes to rent. My friend and I took my son fishing and we landed some nice size fish," shares Chris H. about River Meadow Campground. These riverside locations offer pleasant walking areas for pets.
Family-friendly amenities: Moose Hillock Camping Resort offers extensive facilities for families with pets. "Campground is giant which causes it to be very busy. The pool is the main attraction and really great but gets very very busy," notes Lauren Q. The resort provides spacious sites with full hookups.
Variable cell service: Many campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. "No cell service except by the pool which can be hard if you need to be contacted," mentions Lauren Q. at Moose Hillock. Sites deeper in forest areas typically have no signal at all, requiring advance planning.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October. Pleasant Valley Campground runs from "May 15 - Oct 15," while Ricker Pond operates "Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend." Early and late season camping may require additional preparation for temperature fluctuations.
Campground layout considerations: At Jacobs Brook Campground, "The seasonal campsites are separate from the short term campers." Rick G. describes it as a "small gem just across the NH boarder less than 2 miles from I93 exit 13 (Fairlee) Not a lot of sites but nice small campground with quiet and clean campground."
Playground access: Some campgrounds position play areas near roads. Jackie L. notes at Lost River Valley Campground, "The playground is across this busy road which I find very dangerous IMO." When traveling with children and pets, select sites away from traffic areas.
Swimming options for children: Dedicated swimming areas provide controlled environments for families. "The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish. If you paddle or swim to the other side of the camp ground, there is a huge rock with a rope swing," mentions Hannah H. about Ricker Pond.
Pet exercise areas: Designated areas for pets help minimize conflicts with other campers. "Sites vary in size. The ones on the 50s have a sloped approach. The lower numbers offer pull-through access," notes Jean C. about Jacobs Brook, providing information on selecting appropriate sites for camping with dogs.
Site selection for large rigs: White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground accommodates various vehicle sizes with specific considerations. "Sites are all cleaned, even though we arrived on Labor Day and it appeared most sites had just been vacated," reports Jamie D. Sites vary significantly in size and access difficulty.
Hookup availability: Electric, water and sewer connections vary by campground. "Fees are now up to $20/night, still a bargain, but it comes with only the most basic amenities, i.e. vault toilets, running water at faucets, picnic tables and fire rings," explains Jean C. about Wildwood Campground.
Leveling challenges: Terrain impacts site usability for RVs. "Some of the sites were not really level," notes Lauren Q., a consideration especially important for larger vehicles. Research site specifics before arrival, as many campgrounds have detailed site maps available.
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