Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Greensboro Bend, VT

Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground welcomes pets at their tent sites, RV spots, and cabins near Danville, Vermont. Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds dot the area, including Mountain View Campground in Morrisville which features cabins that accept dogs alongside RV and tent options. Kingdom Campground provides water, electric, and sewer hookups for campers traveling with pets. State parks like Elmore and Kettle Pond allow leashed pets throughout their facilities, though pets must remain under control at all times. Campsites at Elmore State Park feature clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings for pet owners seeking more rustic accommodations. Sites throughout the region maintain varying pet policies, with most requiring dogs to be leashed when outside RVs or tents. The campgrounds are generally clean, quiet, and equipped with the necessities for comfortable pet camping experiences.

Hiking trails surrounding many campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with Elmore State Park offering a popular trail to a fire tower atop Elmore Mountain. Lake Elmore and the Lamoille River create water access points where dogs can cool off during summer months. Mountain View Campground provides river access where dogs can wade alongside their owners, while Kingdom Campground's open layout offers space for walking pets. Some campgrounds feature grassy areas specifically designated for pet relief. Several campgrounds in the region become quite busy during summer weekends, making early reservations essential when traveling with pets. The nearby Elmore Store stocks pet supplies and food items campers might need during their stay. Temperatures in the region can drop into the 20s during spring and fall camping seasons, requiring adequate pet warmth considerations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Greensboro Bend, Vermont (141)

    1. Elmore State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake Elmore, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 888-2982

    $19 - $28 / night

    "Our lean-to, Hickory is situated in a lovely meadow, but quite close to other campers and a view that overlooks the campground road. There is very little shade and no privacy."

    "Great hiking trails from easy to difficult. Early and late seasons are quiet. It's quite busy during the summer months as the lake is great for families and swimming."

    2. Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground

    6 Reviews
    St. Johnsbury, VT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 684-2550

    $50 / night

    "Dog friendly, mini golf, heated pool , two playgrounds, and crafts and fun things for the kids !"

    "They have a great little store and now they have Vermont Maple soft serve ice cream from my understanding. Kids love to play here and mini golf on site makes it even better."

    3. Mountain View Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake Elmore, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 888-2178

    "It can get a bit noisy due to the proximity to the highway, but it's still a good option for car camping in this part of Vermont."

    "Nice grass site with a large field behind, and Just a short walk to the river. Clean facilities and proximity for exploring Stowe and surrounding areas. Would love to camp here again."

    4. Moose River Campground

    10 Reviews
    St. Johnsbury, VT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 748-4334

    "This is a small family-owned and operated campground just a few miles outside of St. Johnsbury, Vermont."

    "We came out here to visit dog mountain and also celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary! This place was amazing! Very close to dog mountain. The river was behind our site. Perfect place to stay!"

    5. Kingdom Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lyndonville, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 626-1151

    $46 / night

    "Clean, quiet, friendly and full-featured campground in northeastern Vermont"

    "Just North of Lyndonville and close to Interstate 91. Brand new sites, very spacious and clean. Great camp store, deli, huge walk in pool and very friendly staff."

    6. Art and Health Chill Camping

    3 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    11 miles
    Website

    $35 - $75 / night

    "It is a private landowners land, and she has various camping options including a cabin, hives, or open locations for rv or tent camping.  "

    "It's great to see how getting outside and connecting with nature can have such a positive impact on our well-being."

    7. Kettle Pond State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3042

    "Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year. 3 night get away with son, and first time on Kettle pond."

    "Kettle Pond is a classic northern pond set in Vermont's Groton State Forest."

    8. Ricker Pond State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Groton, VT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 584-3821

    $19 - $110 / night

    "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."

    9. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stowe, VT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 253-4014

    $20 / night

    "I’d say this was one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, except I don’t think it’s exactly a secret. Even in October, the Park seemed full with visitors and Stowe was hopping!"

    "Close to tons of beautiful hikes. As for the campground. It was quiet, comfortable, and kid, as well as pet friendly. Would definitely camp here again."

    10. New Discovery State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3042

    $20 - $38 / night

    "Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

    Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at."

    " There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Greensboro Bend, VT

783 Reviews of 141 Greensboro Bend Campgrounds


  • D
    Oct. 3, 2021

    North Beach Campground

    Great Campground “On The Water”

    I have a 24’ RV towing a 30 foot trailer for perspective. I easily fit in site 107 and lots of other sites would have worked. They have a place to drop trailers if you don’t fit.

    Sites 90 to 108 are best. Spaced out under trees.

    Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other.

    Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.

    Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose. Clean easy to use dump with water.

    Tent sites looked nice.

    Short walk to nice beach or you can drive a car. Short tunnel so no campers or bikes on the roof.

    Right next to rails to trails path that goes onto a causeway over the lake. There is a bike ferry to keep going. Nice ride.

    Nice dog park 3/4 miles to the South on the trail.

    Far away from noise. Can’t comment on loud campers.

  • D
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Littleton / Franconia Notch KOA Holiday

    Top Notch

    We 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.

  • Christopher  S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Lake Champagne Resort Vermont, Inc.

    Great Campsite

    Very 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.

  • A
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA

    Pet friendly Campground

    We enjoyed our stay here and our dog loved the dog park! We would highly recommend this campground.

  • T
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Camp Kiki

    A hidden gem in the heart of the Kingdom Trails.

    This campground is drive in and never touch the car again. Two huge sites that can be rented in tandem as a group site. Each site has a prep table, picnic table, fire pit, 5 gallons of fresh water, a raised platform for tents, and a porta potty. Very spacious sites. Easily two camoer vans and two tents on each site. Site is at the bottom of Kitchel and Herbs trails, atop the exit/entrance trails into the village of East Burke. Showers are a short walk away at Mike's Tiki Bar, in the Kingdom parking lot. The sites can be reserved, and usually are up to a year in advance. So call ahead! Sites are pet friendly and there's lots of space for big dogs to run around. Sites are super private from the outside world. This place is truly a hidden gem that can make your trip.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Moose River Campground

    Great People, Nice Campground

    This is a small family-owned and operated campground just a few miles outside of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The campground abuts the Moose River which makes for a pretty backdrop and wonderful place to dip your toes in the water. The shallow river is a clear flowing rocky river. 

    The campground is a mix of seasonal and transient campers with sites large enough to fit big rigs. There is also a rental camper and cabin available. There were tent sites but the owner mentioned they may fade those out. We stayed in a large pull thru (well over 125’), full hook-up site in the center section of the campground. (Site 27 @ $47/night). The electric worked fine and the sewer was easily reached with my 20’ sewer hose. The pad was gravel (as were the roads) and the patio was nice grass. Cable television is available and produced 32 stations. Our Verizon hotspot and phone worked well. 

    There are lots of activities at this park. It seems like every week there was a community bonfire where lots of palettes were set ablaze. During our stay, there was a potluck dinner in which the owners supplied roast beef and hosted us in a large covered pavilion. One evening they drove around the campground offering free ice cream sandwiches or drum sticks. Some mornings they supplied free bagels or donuts and always had free coffee. And, there were people always on the porch playing cards. Amenities include river access, a decent size dog park, large covered pavilion, bathhouse and laundry. When you arrive, you are given a swag bag with printed information about the surrounding area and businesses. This is a really nice touch because the reusable bag can be used in the grocery store as plastic bags have been banned in Vermont. 

    If you can score a riverfront site those are nice to sit outside and enjoy a fire. The pull thru sites are very close on one side as each RV pulls in the opposite direction; however, the sites are so long that if you pull up far enough you are not looking at your neighbor. Your patio opens to a neighbor but the sites are far enough away that it’s not a bother and you don’t feel like you are on top of them. Probably the nicest site in the park is #23 which is a back-in site with your patio facing the river. 

    The campground is in a good location, just a few miles from downtown St. Johnsbury, just a mile or so from “Dog Mountain,” and about 15 miles from Littleton, New Hampshire. There is a town forest just a few miles away that has some nice hiking trails. The campground is pretty small so we were happy to find places to hike with our dog.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Nulhegan Confluence Hut

    Beautiful, even in the rain!

    This hut has it all and its pet friendly! It's a short walk from a roadside parking area (though a little longer in the winter due to the parking being moved across the road). There is a lovely wood burning stove and fire wood is supplied. There's a nice deck outside with a picnic table and fire ring there as well. The river is a few steps away and water can be treated from there. 

    There is a well maintained privy outside the cabin and toilet paper was available. The cabin has a sleeping loft with a few foam mattresses but the stairs are quite steep, too steep for a four legged doggo to make it up and down. There is a futon downstairs that can be used as a couch or sleep two people. There are dishes and everything you need from knives to bottle openers. There is a propane stove and a kerosene lamp. 

    The Nulhegan section of the Silvia O. Conte wildlife refuge is a short drive away with a lot of hiking options. There is a general store less than five minutes away in Bloomfield, VT. This spot really can't be beat!

  • Rachel P.
    Oct. 16, 2018

    Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    Smugglers Notch State Park

    I’d say this was one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, except I don’t think it’s exactly a secret. Even in October, the Park seemed full with visitors and Stowe was hopping! Leaf peepers were in full force and the grounds were absolutely spectacular- I really picked the perfect time of year to go. Nights got pretty brisk, but the foliage was breathtaking.

    The Park, located along scenic Rte108, has about 20 tent sites and 14 lean-to’s well dispersed throughout the grounds. A couple spots were drive-in sites, accessible to those with disabilities; most had small pathways and/or stairwells leading to their platforms. There was not a bad site within the entire vicinity. All were fully shaded and extremely private. Although, I’d be curious about checking out Sites 1 or 16 next time around!

    Bathrooms were clean and the main office sold firewood at the entrance. Facilities are also pet friendly. Plus, there are so many hiking trails and recreational opportunities in and around the Park-from Stowe Mountain Resort to the quaint shops in town and local craft breweries. And even with the Park seeming “full”, the grounds were perfectly quiet, without the incessant sound of generators you find at larger state parks.

    Without a doubt, Smugglers Notch State Park is a favorite of mine!

  • Kim L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park

    Well managed campground

    Very nice campground. Plenty of space for 2 vehicles in campsite. Sites are spacious and and shaded. Flush toilets well stocked and clean. Showers available at camp store. Very nice and helpful staff. 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.


Guide to Greensboro Bend

Experience the joy of camping with your furry friends near Greensboro Bend, Vermont, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities for a memorable outdoor adventure.

Pet owners like spacious and well-maintained sites

  • At Ricker Pond State Park Campground, campers can enjoy spacious sites that provide privacy and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for pets to roam.
  • Gold Brook Campground features grassy, level sites that are well-maintained, making it a comfortable spot for both pets and their owners.
  • Moose River Campground offers large sites with easy access to the river, allowing pets to enjoy the outdoors alongside their owners.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Greensboro Bend

Dog owners appreciate friendly staff and amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Greensboro Bend, VT is Elmore State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

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