Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lincoln, VT

Moosalamoo Campground in Green Mountain National Forest permits pets throughout its forested sites while maintaining pet-specific rules for wildlife protection. The facility offers accessible tent and RV spots where dogs must remain on leashes no longer than six feet. Austin Brook dispersed camping areas feature multiple riverside sites with pet access to stream areas, though visitors should secure valuables when leaving camp. Sites have ready-made fire rings but lack formal facilities, creating an authentic nature experience for campers and their four-legged companions. The FR25 dispersed camping area along the river allows pets without breed restrictions, though the Forest Service has posted notices requesting proper waste management to prevent site closure.

Green Mountain National Forest FR207 features several pet-friendly meadow sites with stunning mountain views and premade fire pits. High clearance vehicles access upper meadow camping spots where dogs can enjoy natural surroundings with owners maintaining proper control. Sites along Forest Road 71 offer seclusion with brook access ideal for pets needing water or cooling opportunities. Campers report hearing river sounds and viewing wildlife including moose sightings during cooler seasons. Mount Philo State Park Campground and Little River State Park Campground provide more developed options with pet-friendly tent, RV and cabin accommodations, though forest dispersed sites remain more remote and less regulated. Most campers note the importance of bringing pet waste bags as facilities rarely provide them, especially at primitive sites.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lincoln, Vermont (151)

    1. Moosalamoo Campground

    16 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 767-4261

    $15 / night

    "there are no amenities other than cascading waterfalls, mountain views, incredible swimming hole, a nearby lake, a picnic table and a fire ring. the easiest access to sites one and two is the Silver Lake"

    "Access to campground is on a gravel road but my van did okay. It is small and primitive and there is a camp host who is very nice."

    2. Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    8 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    10 miles
    Website

    "If you're considering a spot in Vermont to camp, come here!

    Also, make sure your car has a bit of clearance as some sports have dips in the ground."

    "Able to see sunrise/sunset/moonrise over the surrounding rolling hills and crests. 

    Upper meadows accessible with 4WD / high clearance vehicles."

    3. Austin Brook

    6 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    7 miles
    Website

    "All pretty much have access to the streams. Nice fire rings. Keep it clean!"

    "This area is right next to FireRoad 25 rd. We did not camp here we camped on FR25."

    4. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    8 miles
    Website

    "All the sites were full when I visited (6 to 8 sites, approximately, but i didn't go down a couple little gravel paths to check each spot as you couldn't turn around easily) , so I didn't get to camp there"

    5. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Charlotte, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 425-2390

    $23 / night

    "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"

    6. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 244-7103

    $19 - $28 / night

    "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."

    7. White River & Gulf Brook

    4 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    10 miles
    Website

    "A great peaceful spot right next to the river."

    "Loved camping next to the water and hearing the river as we slept. There are fire rings. No bugs."

    8. Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    8 miles

    "Entrance and exit are a little steep and tricky in the winter, lot wasn’t plowed so AWD/4x4 and good ground clearance are recommended."

    "This is right next to Mad River with a area to walk down into a swimming hole. Great place."

    9. Button Bay State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Westport, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 475-2377

    "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."

    10. Silver Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 767-4261

    $10 / night

    "This 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."

    "Lovely place, free camping, fire pits at the campsite, and access to the water. We camped in the off season, but in the on season there are pit toilets and campground stewards."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lincoln, VT

816 Reviews of 151 Lincoln Campgrounds


  • Shawn B.
    Sep. 25, 2018

    Silver Lake Campground

    This is a great place for the whole family

    This 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Dawn S.
    May. 30, 2020

    Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    Everything

    We 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.

  • Erin J.
    Sep. 24, 2022

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    Great Area

    We 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.

  • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    This is a good place to sleep, but not much more to it

    To 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.

  • Jen B.
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Great kid friendly campground near it all

    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. It’s a short hike down to Quechee Gorge, where you can cool off in the shallow water.

    It’s very close to Quechee village and Woodstock so there are plenty of other activities, shopping, and dining options near by.

    Rangers also run fun programs for children- my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night, and made tie dyed T-shirts the next (for no fee.)

    Pets are welcome.

  • Shanna M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2025

    Valcour Island

    Valcour Island

    I'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.

  • 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!


Guide to Lincoln

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Lincoln, Vermont, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and natural surroundings

  • At Little River State Park Campground, you'll find nicely wooded sites with good separation, allowing for a peaceful camping experience with your pet.
  • Moosalamoo Campground offers spacious and shady sites, perfect for keeping your dog comfortable while enjoying the serene forest environment.
  • Button Bay State Park Campground features wide-open campsites with beautiful views of Lake Champlain, providing ample space for your pet to roam.

Tips for camping with dogs near Lincoln

  • Ensure your pet stays hydrated by taking advantage of the drinking water available at Shelburne Camping Area, where you can also find clean restrooms and showers.
  • Bring a leash and keep your dog close while exploring the trails at Mount Philo State Park Campground, which offers scenic overlooks and short hikes.
  • Pack a pet-friendly blanket for lounging at Lake Champagne RV Resort, where you can enjoy the rolling hills and peaceful atmosphere.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lincoln

  • Enjoy hiking and mountain biking trails near Moosalamoo Campground, which are perfect for adventurous pets and their owners.
  • Take a refreshing swim with your dog at the beach area of Button Bay State Park Campground, where you can also enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Explore the nature trails at Chittenden Brook Campground, which provide a great opportunity for your dog to experience the sights and sounds of the forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lincoln, VT is Moosalamoo Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 16 reviews.

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