Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Northfield Falls, VT

Green Mountain National Forest offers several pet-friendly dispersed camping options near Northfield Falls. Austin Brook, located off Route 100, features streamside camping with fire rings where pets are allowed throughout the camping area with no additional fees. Campers report the sites have easy river access and recommend keeping the area clean after use. Forest Road 25 also provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed, featuring picnic tables and fire rings in a secluded setting. Both locations operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required or facilities provided.

For established campgrounds, Little River State Park Campground and Lazy Lions Campground both welcome pets with specific policies. Little River provides tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options with pets allowed, plus drinking water, showers, and toilets. Campers note the site is well-maintained with multiple accommodation types available for pet owners. Lazy Lions Campground offers electric hookups and water connections for RVs along with tent and cabin options. The campground provides plastic Adirondack chairs at each fire pit, making it convenient for campers to relax with their pets while enjoying the outdoors. Sites are level with grassy areas suitable for pets to rest.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Northfield Falls, Vermont (153)

    1. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    16 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."

    2. Lazy Lions Campground

    6 Reviews
    Graniteville, VT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 479-2823

    $49 - $100 / night

    3. Austin Brook

    7 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    11 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. Brookside RV Camping (Electric hookup only)

    2 Reviews
    Berlin, VT
    2 miles
    +1 (214) 789-3822

    $24 / night

    5. Limehurst Lake

    3 Reviews
    Graniteville, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 433-6662

    $30 - $150 / night

    "Limehurst Campground was perfect for our stay in Vermont. We had a site right on the beautiful lake with full hook-ups. Campground is well maintained."

    6. Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    8 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    16 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."

    7. Ricker Pond State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Groton, VT
    20 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."

    8. 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."

    9. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    13 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"

    10. Lake Champagne Resort Vermont, Inc.

    6 Reviews
    Randolph, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 728-5293

    "Campsites are spread out, great dog walking areas , and very spacious dog parks, one for big dos and one for little ones."

    "I chose to stay here while I was finishing up the VT 4000-footers because it was midway between the trails for Mt Ellen/Abram and Killington."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Northfield Falls, VT

850 Reviews of 153 Northfield Falls 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Guide to Northfield Falls

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

Tips for camping with dogs near Northfield Falls

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable with camping by taking them on shorter trips first, allowing them to adjust to the new environment.
  • Bring plenty of water and a portable bowl to keep your dog hydrated, especially during hikes or outdoor activities.
  • Always keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them to maintain the beauty of the campgrounds.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Little River State Park

  • At Little River State Park Campground, pets are welcome, and you can enjoy wooded sites with good separation for privacy.
  • This campground features a reservoir perfect for swimming and boating, making it a great spot for a fun day out with your pet.
  • With hiking trails nearby, you can explore the beautiful surroundings while giving your dog plenty of exercise.

Pet owners like Ricker Pond State Park

  • Ricker Pond State Park Campground is known for its well-maintained facilities and friendly atmosphere, ideal for families traveling with pets.
  • The campground offers a peaceful setting with ample opportunities for paddling and swimming, ensuring a fun-filled experience for both you and your dog.
  • Enjoy the scenic bike trails that run through the park, perfect for a leisurely ride with your pet by your side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Northfield Falls, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Northfield Falls, VT is Little River State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 24 reviews.

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