Quechee-Pine Valley KOA accommodates pets across tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with a well-maintained, fenced dog park where dogs can exercise off-leash. Rest N Nest Campground and Jacobs Brook Campground also welcome dogs throughout their facilities with clean, wooded sites providing natural shade for pets. Campgrounds maintain strict leash policies outside designated areas, typically requiring 6-foot leashes when pets are not confined to campsites. The bathrooms at these locations remain immaculately clean despite the pet-friendly designation. Most campgrounds in the region permit up to two pets per site with no additional fees, though some seasonal sites may have different policies. Travelers report finding ample space at campsites to set up pet containment areas away from fire rings and picnic tables.
Numerous trails surrounding Union Village Dam provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with the Appalachian Trail sections offering challenging hikes for active dogs. Swimming options abound with Jacobs Brook's small stream providing cooling spots for dogs during summer months, though owners should watch for wildlife encounters along wooded paths. The Pastures Campground features riverfront lots where dogs can safely access shallow water areas along the Connecticut River. Local veterinary services are available in White River Junction, approximately 15 minutes from most campgrounds in the area. Campground stores like those at Quechee KOA stock basic pet supplies including waste bags and treats. Winter campers should note that pet-friendly cabins provide better shelter during Vermont's cold season, with several campgrounds maintaining limited year-round availability for pet accommodations.
$38 / night
"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."
"This place was very clean and loaded with amenities: pool, dog park, events, open fields, deer, store, etc."
"Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance."
$30 - $50 / night
"Only one of the sites is located along the brook (45), but there's an easy path down a hill. "
"Off the beaten path so its peaceful. Sites are a little small but great if you're camping with a group so your close together. Plenty of sites/types to choose from."
$49 - $129 / night
"Plenty of walking for dogs with a natural pool for them to swim in and the large pool with pirate ship is perfect for little kids with the beach entry. easy location to get to with a travel trailer too"
"Both times were very different experiences, but overall very positive. Just because there are a few, I will mention the cons first."
$30 - $40 / night
"I had site 1 which is near office but away from all other sites so it was very quiet. It's a large site with a nearby brook on 2 sides."
$25 - $35 / night
"In New Hampshire; Vermont is across the river on the north side of the property. Nice bathroom, showers, laundry room, library. Spacious lots with tables and fire rings."
$62 - $209 / night
"Easy to get in, out, and around to the sites. Our campsite backed up to a babbling creek that was perfect to wake up to!"
"Nice campground located in the valley of mountains. Wooded sites but close to your neighbors."
$38 - $100 / night
"As a Tent Camper)
This campground is a great place to bring a dog, especially if they enjoy running/playing in a river. "
"I took off a star because when we came back to our campsite on Saturday afternoon, there was an ongoing loud motor noise of ATVs racing, as there is a race track nearby."
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.
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.
GuideWe 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.
TravelerLarge campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.
LegendThis is a great campground for families! Conveniently situated for skiing, climbing, hiking and leaf peeping. Amenities include; swimming pool, dog park, horseshoes, arcade, disc golf, basketball and more! They also have a propane fill station. As KOA’s go, you will pay for these amenities, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
TravelerWe 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.
LegendWilgus State Park is the first Vermont state park to open each spring, well before Memorial Day each year. While it's still pretty cold for camping in Vermont in early May, you can get a jump start on the season by renting one of the four camping cabins. I'll admit that I haven't stayed in one of the Wilgus cabins, but they are pretty much the same all over Vermont - nothing fancy - just four solid walls, bunk beds, and a small table.
Usually when we stay at Wilgus State Park, we rent a lean-to or stay in site #16, which is the very last tent site, and the most private. All sites have a great view of the river, but I won't go so far as to call them waterfront as there is a bank covered with lush foliage between the sites and the water. There is also a short trail that runs between the campsites and the water - a great place to watch the sunrise!
The best part about camping here is getting out on the water. You can rent kayaks and canoes, and the river moves slowly enough to paddle up stream. There is also a shuttle service run by Great River Outfitters upstream in Windsor. If you make reservations, the come to the park (I think on Wednesdays and Fridays), and they will pick you up in the morning, drive you up river to Windsor, outfit you with a canoe or kayak, and let you paddle back to the park. Later in the evening they will come back and pick up the boats. If you choose this option, be sure to stop at Artisan Park, right on the river and have lunch at Harpoon Brewery.
The campground is really small (under 25 sites) and super quiet. Restrooms are clean. There is a short hiking trail, which is just okay - no views or anything. The ranger has been there for years and is an expert fisherman. He's got lots of tips if you ask. For good hiking, be sure to check out Mt. Ascutney, which is just a few miles away.
ScoutWe are pleasantly surprised! The adage "you get what you pay for" just isn't true here. This campground is my new favorite. The owners, Liz and Ben, are super friendly, easy-going, and welcoming. The campground is clean and quiet, with sites that are spacious and private. The wifi is pretty darn good. 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.Â
We'll definitely be returning!
GuideThis campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.
Union Village Dam provides easy access to several dog friendly camping options within a 20-mile radius. Situated at 630 feet elevation in the Connecticut River Valley, the area features wooded terrain with mixed hardwood forests and seasonal streams. Winter temperatures can drop below 0°F while summer days typically reach 75-85°F with moderate humidity.
Hiking with dogs at Quechee State Park: Campers can access the Quechee Gorge through a special trail. "We hit this campground for one over night as we past through. Good spot with easy access to the Gorge. Bathroom were clean and the grounds were quite at night," notes Douglas L..
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer spots where dogs can join their owners for fishing excursions. "The sites are large. If you stay in the back it's quieter. The bathroom is very clean," explains Jan B., highlighting the spacious nature of sites that accommodate fishing gear.
Explore nearby attractions: Many campsites serve as convenient base camps for regional exploration. "Clean, good facilities. Price has gone up to $38 a night. Got there close to the time the rangers left for the night, Nick was really kind to make sure I got situated before he left. Walking distance from the antique mall which is a stop everyone should make as well as good food and pizza right nearby," shares S.D.G.
Quiet wooded environments: Jacobs Brook Campground offers peaceful camping with natural separation. "Off the beaten path so its peaceful. Sites are a little small but great if you're camping with a group so your close together. Plenty of sites/types to choose from," reports Michaela T., who appreciated the quiet setting.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathrooms are immaculate with coin (quarters)operated showers. There are plenty of fresh water spigots and a spacious dump site if needed," notes Chris A. about Quechee State Park Campground.
Riverfront sites: Several campgrounds feature coveted riverfront locations. "Loved our time here! We had a site right on the river and the view was amazing. The sites are pretty well spaced apart and well kept," shares Kayleen C. about Pine Haven, adding "The bathrooms were decently clean and the showers did not need quarters (which was a huge plus)."
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "Road noise isn't super loud, but it's constant. Might be the nicest bathrooms I've seen in decades of camping," mentions B about Quechee State Park, adding "The weird thing is that there just isn't much here. The Quechee Gorge, best accessed from the back of the lawn behind the bathhouse, is the deepest in Vermont."
Reservation requirements: Most dog-friendly sites require advance booking, especially during peak summer months. "This KOA is what you expect from a KOA– lots of amenities, sites of all sizes and levels of cost, tons of activities, and in a vacation destination area," explains Nancy W. about Quechee-Pine Valley KOA.
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds close between mid-October and early May. "From the moment we arrived, it was clear the property was extremely rundown. The entrance and camp store were full of broken wood, broken signs, and musty smells," warns Erin D. about one off-season campground.
Look for campgrounds with recreation options: Moose Hillock Camping Resort offers extensive family amenities. "This campground was clean, nice sites, private, amenities galore, friendly staff and AMAZING pool!!!!! Will definitely be back annually," says Jennifer E.
Consider cabin options: Some families prefer cabins with dogs. "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," describes Dawn S.
Choose campsites away from busy areas: Selecting quieter sites improves the experience. "I had site 1 which is near office but away from all other sites so it was very quiet. It's a large site with a nearby brook on 2 sides," explains Amy G. about Storrs Pond Recreation Area.
Site selection matters: The Pastures Campground offers spacious riverside camping. "Lots of room; nice pool and a playground; right on the Connecticut River," notes Jake H., making it ideal for RVs with dogs needing outdoor space.
Limited hookup options: Not all sites offer full hookups. "Pros: lots to do, family oriented, friendly staff, awesome pool with a pirate ship that has 2 slides, night swimming, entertainment on some nights, big sites, fishing, camp store with decent prices," details Sara D., while noting "Some of the sites were not really level."
Assess maneuverability: Some campgrounds have tight access roads. "The campground is a large park that is terraced since it is in a pretty hilly area. There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size," observes Nancy W.
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