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Mount Philo State Park Campground offers ten secluded campsites where pets are permitted throughout the grounds. The wooded sites provide privacy while still being accessible to hiking trails and viewpoints. Seven tent sites and three lean-tos are available, with sites 1, 6, and 8 offering the most seclusion for campers with pets. The campground features clean bathrooms with coin-operated showers (50 cents for 5 minutes). All sites include fire pits and picnic tables. Other pet-friendly options near Hinesburg include Shelburne Camping Area, which provides full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs traveling with pets. This year-round facility maintains well-landscaped grounds with gravel walking paths connecting sites to the bathhouse.
Dog owners will find excellent hiking opportunities at Mount Philo with short trails leading to spectacular views overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The park's elevation provides cooler temperatures during summer months, beneficial for pets prone to overheating. Nearby Charlotte Town Beach offers swimming access for visitors, though non-residents pay a $10 fee. For supplies and emergency services, the town of Shelburne has a well-stocked grocery store and veterinary options. Sites are limited at Mount Philo, so advance reservations are recommended, especially during peak season from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend. Dogs must be leashed at all times within the parks, and owners should bring sufficient water as drinking water access points may be limited on trails.
"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."
"We stay every year for the Vermont City Marathon. It is a convenient bike ride down the bike path to the waterside park. Easy access to all of Burlington by bike."
from $37 - $100 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice little private campground in Shelburne, just outside of Burlington. Close to Lake Champlain. Good place to spend the night and good access to activities."
"Lastly, the location was perfect, just outside of Burlington made access to the area ideal."
"The toilets are composing toilets, but from the user experience, it's very close to a regular toilet in that it's in a stall in a nice, well maintained proper bathroom (unlike some composting toilets in"
"the best part is every night its only a ten minute hike to the summit from where the sites are and you get to watch the sunset over Vermont and lake champlain as the sun falls behind the adirondack mountains"
from $23 / night
Check Availability"Little River State Park is located just outside of Waterbury Vermont so it’s an ideal location for jumping off on other adventures!"
"We came here to hike the Dalley Loop Trail (which is a great trail full of history), but we wish we had camped here instead of the private campground 45 minutes away where we did stay."
from $19 - $28 / night
Check Availability"The first is where you'll find the lean-tos and the dog trail/beach. This area is super quiet, offers a bit of shade, and plenty of privacy."
"We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful 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!"
"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."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"We had one right next to the playground so our daughter could walk straight to it without having to cross a road. And speaking of playground, it was large and very nice."
"Cool little campground right in Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain. Campsites are kind of close together. Nice pool, game room, and little store. Its a fun place for families!"
from $8 - $12 / night
Check Availability"Beautifully set on Lake Champlain in Vermont! This is a relatively large campground but is well laid out and doesn't feel small even when it's packed to the gills."
"Since the park is on a island in Lake Champlain in Vermont there is water all around. Good places to walk and ride."
from $6 - $28 / night
Check Availability"This camp ground is a short drive to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Vermont State and so much more. The Chasm has their own store and cafe"
"Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."
"Visit this campground in the fall and experience quintessential Vermont in all its glory. The campground is nice. The people are friendly."
"Lots of things to do around here with dogs and kids. Breweries near by for the so inclined. Should have brought my roadbike, this is a bicyclers heaven."
from $55 - $105 / night
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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.
GuideI 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.
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.
ScoutWe visited this campground twice this summer after the switchover to KOA. They had lots of activities to take back to the campsite for rainy days. They do not have a dog park and this caused our pup to get a bit hyper.
GuideTo start off, we are avid KOA campers. So when we looked at this campground, we expected the typical layout which had a swimming pool and other stuff for the kids, however, this campground lacked all of the above. When we arrived here, check-in was easy we did drive along ways to get to our campsite which was nice to be wooded, but I did miss the typical activities and KOA usually has which when I booked the site, I usually expect them since the prices usually, fairly high compared to state parks. Our main reason for seeing KA versus state parks for these extra activities. With that said the bathrooms were clean, which we barely use since we have a full hook up camper. The dog park was very small and it looked like they did the very minimum to check the block. If you’re looking for a place to run your little guy around, he might be disappointed at this place. However, there are plenty hikes nearby to wear them out if you desire. As far as location, there is a lot of stuff to do in the area as we went and hike, the mountain, which was amazing.
ScoutI've camped on Valcour all my life since I was 7. It was amazing. So beautiful. Now it's covered in cockroaches and the water is murky and everything is covered in Zebra muscles. Other campers are rude and have no respect for your property. Has been all Canadians from my experience. They let their pets on the island to defecate and we've had one let their two large dogs swim ashore from their yacht and urinate on all our tents and destroyed our campsite and stole our food off from the picnic table all while the owners watched and laughed it off from their boat. The dogs then swam back and boarded the boat and they left. It's not like it used to be. We were yelling at them the whole time, trying to get the dogs away from our campsite and the owners didn't even apologize. One of the dogs defecated on my son's clothing that has fallen off the line.
RangerI’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!
RangerMostly Seasonal area with some overnight spots. No tents allowed. But pet friendly. Small but clean areas with electric at each site. Has some benches outside, a small pool, playground, and community of seasonal campers. I think there was only a few overnighters.
RangerWe stayed last year during the fall and the views were breathtaking. 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. The staff was friendly and the bathroom facilities were kept nice and clean.
Mount Philo State Park Campground offers ten campsites within the wooded environment of Vermont's oldest state park. The campground sits at 968 feet elevation, providing cooler temperatures during summer which benefits both campers and pets. While the park itself has limited activities beyond hiking to viewpoints, the surrounding Champlain Valley offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors camping with pets near Hinesburg.
Kayaking on Waterbury Reservoir: Access water recreation at Little River State Park Campground where the reservoir provides excellent paddling options. "The reservoir is a fun place to explore via kayak and cannoe as well as by motorboat! We tend to hang at the site more than the beaches as the beaches are very small and full of children," notes Hannah H.
Bike path access: North Beach Campground provides direct connection to Burlington's extensive bike trail system. "Burlington is my favorite city by far, and this campground is right on the beach! Biking into Burlington takes 5-10 minutes and you're also right on the beach of Lake Champlain. A gorgeous bike trail also runs right through the campground," explains Brittany R.
Historical exploration: Walking trails at Little River reveal remnants of old settlements. "The hiking trails are really good--actually pretty steep. There are lots of old foundations hidden on the trails that are fun to discover," shares Rita M., adding an educational dimension to pet-friendly camping trips near Hinesburg.
Privacy between sites: Mount Philo State Park Campground receives high marks for site placement. "Only 8 campsites, dispersed in the trees. $23/night. Picnic table and fire pit. Moderate cell service. Nice hikes and cool views of the area!" explains Kaelin P., highlighting the balance of seclusion and accessibility.
Waterfront access: Grand Isle State Park Campground provides lakeside options for water-loving pets. "It's basically a public park with beach access. The views on the beach are absolutely beautiful," notes Mindie C., describing North Beach, though similar access exists at Grand Isle for dogs needing water recreation.
Sunset viewing spots: Button Bay offers excellent evening views. "Definitely hike the short nature trail out to Button Bay Point. It's especially lovely in the evening as the sun is setting," recommends a visitor, making this a perfect end-of-day activity when camping with pets near Hinesburg.
Limited water availability: Bring sufficient water supplies when camping with pets. "The campground features clean bathrooms with coin-operated showers (50 cents for 5 minutes)," but drinking water access points may be limited on trails.
Reservation requirements: Smugglers Notch State Park Campground has limited availability. "Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views," advises Beau B., a consideration that applies to most Vermont state parks during peak season.
Seasonal variations: Weather can impact camping experiences significantly. "Study the sites carefully because our 'premium view site' looked into a boulder. If you squinted and closed one eye you could see a piece of the lake out of one sliver of our windshield," cautions Susan & Kevin W. about autumn camping at Apple Island Resort.
Choose sites near amenities: Shelburne Camping Area offers convenient facilities for families. "We didn't advance book, so we were in one of the last available spots. Site 2 is a flat, gravel back in, 30 amp, full hookup. We were near the pool and office," shares C O., noting the site proximity to facilities.
Plan for rainy days: Weather can change quickly in Vermont. "Weather was cool and rainy the first two days. Friday was beautiful. Lots of things to do around here with dogs and kids," notes Ron H. about Apple Island Resort, suggesting packing indoor activities.
Consider playground access: North Beach offers play areas. "This camp ground can be crowded but it is right near Church street, and the beach is very well maintained, there are life guards on duty at the beach and a playground and grills (claim them early if you want them)," advises Meag F.
Hook-up positions: Apple Island Resort has unique site configurations. "One thing is that their hook ups are on the passenger side. You have to pull straight in with the truck and camper. This is because a lot of class A prefer this way," explains Ron H., important for RV planning.
Sewer connections: Check drainage angles at sites. "The hook-ups at our site were well-placed but the sewer pipe was high off the ground which did not let it drain even with a 'slinky,'" warns Nancy W. about Apple Island, a common issue at campgrounds in the region.
Interior roads: Road conditions affect larger rigs. "The road through the campground is dirt and rutted but the speed limit is 5 mph, so it wasn't that bad, but it would be a mess if it was raining," observes Lee D. about AuSable Chasm Campground, relevant for RVers seeking pet-friendly camping near Hinesburg.
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