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North Beach Campground's convenient Lake Champlain location offers tent, RV, cabin and glamping options for travelers with dogs. The established campground maintains pet-friendly sites with fire rings, picnic tables and access to drinking water. Located just 8 miles from Winooski, the campground provides electric hookups, water hookups and full bathroom facilities including showers and toilets. Guests note the campground can get crowded and sites lack privacy, particularly in peak season. Grand Isle State Park Campground and Smugglers Notch State Park Campground also welcome pets with similar amenities. Most campgrounds in the region require dogs to be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after their pets.
The Burlington bike path running through North Beach Campground provides excellent dog walking opportunities with lake views. Dogs can accompany their owners to the nearby beach area, though specific pet swimming rules vary by season and beach section. Lone Pine Campsites in Colchester offers additional pet-friendly camping options with full hookups. Campers report varying experiences with pet policies at local campgrounds, with some noting excellent pet amenities while others mentioned restrictions during busy periods. When camping with dogs in the Winooski area, owners should pack waste bags, portable water bowls, and proper identification. Local veterinary services are available in Burlington for emergency care, with several clinics operating with extended weekend hours during peak camping season.
"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"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 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."
"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."
"Our boys had fun riding their bikes around, playing basketball, and playing a round of mini golf."
from $8 - $12 / night
Check Availability"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
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."
"Take a walk up the path next to the chasm. So relaxing listening to the water falls. Great place to watch the sunset! "
"They have some beach and river sites if you like to be close to the water. Showers and bathrooms were spacious."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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"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"This is a smaller campground tucked away in the bayside of Colchester."
"Right on the water, a nice breeze coming off of the lake, close to everything downtown, but still felt like we weren’t on top of our neighbors. Run by some great people! Highly recommend!"
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.
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.
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.
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.
North of Burlington along Lake Champlain, Winooski's surrounding campgrounds offer diverse terrain ranging from lakeside beaches to mountain foothills. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with occasional thunderstorms, while fall camping season brings colorful foliage and cooler 45-65°F temperatures. Most campgrounds in the region maintain quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Paddling on Lake Champlain: Launch kayaks or paddleboards at Apple Island Resort where you can store equipment at the marina. "Across the street is a marina with rental boats/kayaks and a boat launch. We launched our paddleboard and kayak there but it was pretty mucky getting in and out of our boats," notes Nancy W.
Golf near camp: Apple Island Resort offers a 9-hole par-3 golf course with putting green. "There is a 9-hole par-3 golf course with putting green," according to campers who appreciate having recreation without leaving the campground.
Bird watching in wetlands: The marshes near Grand Isle State Park provide excellent bird watching opportunities. "Close to the campground are a few nature preserves with short trails and within a mile is a swimming beach and free access to the water for exploring the marshes and the abundant birdlife," reports a visitor to Apple Island Resort.
Hiking Mount Philo: A short 10-minute hike from Mount Philo State Park Campground takes you to panoramic summit views. "Every night it's 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," shares Thomas B.
Large, level sites: At Lone Pine Campsites, campers appreciate the generous site dimensions. "The sites are absolutely the biggest I've ever seen. The kids have a soccer field out in front of us to play in," writes Jennifer H.
On-site food options: Many visitors to Apple Island Resort mention the convenience of the camp store with food delivery. "Store with sandwich shop. Camp store food is great and delivery to site is helpful after a long day of travel," reports Kit.
Terraced lake views: Apple Island Resort offers tiered camping with optimal views. "The rows are terraced and they do offset sites on each row which is good," explains a reviewer describing the layout that maximizes Lake Champlain views.
Private wooded sites: At Mount Philo, the campsites provide seclusion. "Sites 1, 6 and 8 are the best if you're only camping with those at your site as they're the most secluded and private," advises Drew Q., noting these specific site numbers for those seeking privacy.
Seasonal fluctuations: AuSable Point Campground experiences dramatic differences between weekday and weekend occupancy. "Weekdays in prime season are quiet, weekends are packed," notes one camper about timing your visit.
Limited sites at smaller parks: Mount Philo State Park Campground has only 10 total campsites. "Only 8 campsites, dispersed in the trees. $23/night," reports Kaelin P., highlighting the need to book early.
Shower facilities vary: Coin-operated showers are common at state parks. "Showers are coin operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes," mentions one camper about Mount Philo's facilities, similar to other state parks in the region.
Seasonal closures: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Winooski close by mid-October. Grand Isle State Park operates "May 12 to October 16" according to their information, with similar schedules at other nearby campgrounds.
Playground access: Lone Pine Campsites offers strategic sites near play areas. "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," shares Erin S.
Kid-friendly activities: Grand Isle State Park Campground offers educational programming. "It was a quiet, family friendly campground with a cute little beach and nature center with youth programs," notes Jessica G. who camped there with multiple family members.
Safety considerations: At certain beach sites, parents should be aware of potential hazards. "Beach sites (some have a very high cement wall with a drop off to the beach- not recommended for families with dogs or small children)," warns a reviewer about AuSable Point Campground.
Multiple pools: Families visiting Lone Pine Campsites appreciate the water features. "Super nice people, multiple pools, activity center, playgrounds, ball courts, delivery groceries and food available nearby," says Jennifer H. about the amenities that keep children entertained.
Hookup locations: At Shelburne Camping Area, RVers note unusual hookup positioning. "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.
Sewer drainage issues: Apple Island Resort campers report occasional infrastructure challenges. "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,'" notes Nancy W., providing practical advice for other RVers.
Site selection strategy: At dog friendly campgrounds near Winooski, experienced RVers recommend careful site research. "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," advises Susan & Kevin W. about selecting sites at Apple Island.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "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.
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