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Caton Place Campground's pet-friendly sites include both tent and RV camping options, with full hookups available for campers traveling with dogs. Pet owners visiting Cavendish and surrounding Vermont communities can choose from multiple campgrounds that welcome four-legged family members. Crown Point Camping Area receives consistently high ratings from campers with pets, offering clean facilities and well-maintained grounds. The campground is particularly popular with families bringing children and dogs, featuring a lagoon for swimming and scheduled activities throughout the season. Sites at Wilgus State Park Campground accommodate tents and small to medium RVs along the Connecticut River, though some reviews note the proximity to Route 5 creates some road noise that diminishes in the evening.
Mount Ascutney State Park provides pet-friendly camping with spacious, shaded sites and access to hiking trails suitable for dogs on leash. The park's bathroom facilities, while described as rustic, are clean and well-maintained by attentive staff. Dogs must be leashed throughout the campground and on trails, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. Horseshoe Acres Campground welcomes pets but campers with larger rigs should note potential access challenges—the steep hill to upper campsites has caused issues for some RVs over 40 feet. For water-loving dogs, Wilgus State Park's location on the Connecticut River offers excellent paddling opportunities, with kayak and canoe rentals available directly from the park. The ranger at Wilgus, an expert fisherman according to visitors, provides fishing tips for anglers camping with their pets.
"Wilgus State Park is the first Vermont state park to open each spring, well before Memorial Day each year."
"Wilgus state park has amazing campsites, very friendly staff, and great access to the Connecticut River. This campground was beautiful and very quiet even though it was full."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This place gets my vote for best campground in Vermont. Especially true if you're lucky enough to get one of the few sites on the outside of A loop that has a Lean-to with a view."
"My wife and I along with our dog Wyatt make an annual trip to CC. There is a great secluded site off the road into the park."
"Easy to drive into the campground and into the site. We had no issues at all. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Campground was very clean and well manicured."
"The state park had everything we were looking for: close proximity to mountain bike trails, beautiful hiking trails, available leantos, and less than two hours from our home."
"Vermont parks are just some the most lush you’ve ever seen."
"Clean and quiet, good for kids and pets are welcome. There are 2 bathrooms with coin operated showers. There are sites for campers, tents, and a handful of lean tos."
"The Quechee Gorge, best accessed from the back of the lawn behind the bathhouse, is the deepest in Vermont.. which is kind of like saying the best bagel or most populous city in Vermont."
from $38 / night
Check Availability"There's a cozy lounge room to hang out in with games, books, crayons, and puzzles; a dog park with toys included; and fabulous hiking trails with lots to see, including a pond, waterfalls, and streams."
"While searching online we learned that Vermont state parks do not have hook ups. We are a family of five with a pop up pull behind and the Glamping lifestyle is a little bit easier on us these days ."
from $26 - $36 / night
Check Availability"This tops our list for camping in Vermont. There is so much to do here, and yet the campground feels very private and quiet. There are 41 tent/RV sites to choose from and 18 lean-tos."
"This was our second stay at this Vermont State Park. It was a great three days. The park rangers were tremendous in ensuring we had a delightful visit. They worked with us to get the right site."
from $20 - $42 / night
Check Availability"We camped here with our dog on a tent site in camping area B."
"Dogs are allowed and I find that sites where dogs are present have less of a critters problems like racoons."
"They have scheduled events that occur including family and adult only fire truck rides around the campground."
"This is a great campground set in a thick pine forest near a large pond. They have a lagoon for swimming and a children's playground. Hiking trails nearby. Canoes for rent."
from $50 - $132 / night
Check Availability"Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale Brook in Weston, VT. There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting."
"We picked a nice site next to a babbling brook. While we only tent camped we plan to return with our new to us pop up this year. We only saw two cars during our entire stay."
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
ScoutThe recreation hall was a nice surprise. We had some rainy weather one afternoon and the kids were able to play games while we relaxed for a bit. Saved the day honestly😂
ScoutWe came up looking for a campground where we could actually spend a few days without constantly driving somewhere. Ended up fishing, swimming, walking along the river and exploring the area. The campground gave us plenty to do, but it was also nice having the option to just sit at the campsite and do nothing. Would definitley come back.
ScoutWe have a big RV and had no trouble getting settled in. Having the full hookups made things super easy, especially for a longer stay.
TravelerGorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
ScoutNothing beats sitting by the river after a long day of exploring. We visited a few places around the Lake Sunapee area and this was a really convenient home base.
GuideThere was a few sites 5-6 we didn’t get to the eastern loop. But the sites we saw were very secluded. All had fire pits ours had a picnic table. And was right next to the creek. Would highly recommend if you want to get away from city lights. All sites are not maintained. We had a small off road camper it was easy In and out some sites could be hard with larger pull behinds. Some sites might need 4wd to get in and out we had lots of mud after a lot of rain.
ScoutWe brought the kids and they found plenty to do. Between the pool, river and recreation area, they were pretty much entertained the entire trip.
ScoutWe rented a cabin and honestly it was perfect for what we needed. Spent the days exploring around Lake Sunapee and came back here to relax at night.
Caton Place Campground features fully pet-friendly sites across all accommodation types including tent, RV, cabin, glamping, and yurt options. Open from Memorial Day to November 1, this Cavendish-based campground maintains well-manicured grounds where dogs can accompany their owners throughout the property. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings with pets welcome at no additional charge. Clean, recently updated bathrooms and shower facilities serve both human and canine guests. While some camping areas near Cavendish tend to cater more to seasonal campers, several state parks in the vicinity also welcome pets. Wilgus State Park Campground and Mount Ascutney State Park both enforce standard leash policies and provide waste disposal stations throughout their grounds, with pets permitted at all tent and RV sites.
The Connecticut River access points at Wilgus State Park offer excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer camping trips, though swimming is generally limited to designated areas. Walking trails along the river provide pleasant exercise routes for leashed pets, with the main pathway behind campsites offering scenic riverside views perfect for dog walks. Most campgrounds in the region maintain quiet hours from 10pm to 7am when excessive barking must be controlled. Crown Point Camping Area provides additional pet amenities including a designated dog walking zone near their boat launch area. Local veterinary services are available in Springfield and Windsor, both within 15-20 minutes of most Cavendish area campgrounds. The season for most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region extends from early May through mid-October, with Wilgus State Park opening earliest each spring, well before Memorial Day.
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