Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cape Charles, VA

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Cape Charles, VA is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Cape Charles is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cape Charles, Virginia (54)

    1. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $30 - $47 / night

    "Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails."

    "Very nice, as all Virginia State Parks are, but crowded, noisy, and lit up like an amusement park."

    2. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    39 Reviews
    Cape Charles, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-3063

    "The close proximity to Cape Charles made this place stand out for me!! But rest assured that if you don’t want to leave the campground there is no need too!!"

    "Cape Charles is also a nice place nearby."

    3. First Landing State Park Campground

    118 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 412-2300

    $28 - $40 / night

    "We live on the other side of Virginia, but have enjoyed returning to First Landing whenever we get the chance. We love the fact that we can visit the beach AND camp."

    "🥾20 miles of Trails!! Lots of trails to hike and mountain/hybrid bike. We were surprised at the quality and the number of trails available. We were never bored."

    4. Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA

    12 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-1776

    "They also have a separate dog beach, where my dogs lived their best life."

    "The family and I were on the fence on if we wanted to start camping or not and then we found cape Charles. We rented a camper and headed out."

    5. Sunset Beach Resort

    5 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-1776

    "On-site restaurant and on Bay Beach within walking distance. Very nice bath houses."

    "Our campspot was a short walk to the beach which is nice."

    6. Chesapeake Beach KOA

    4 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    9 miles
    Website

    $59 - $89 / night

    "we camped Cape Charles KOA on Memorial Day Weekend. Everything flowed easy starting at checkin. We paid in full in advance so we just had to go to the ranger station and get our site info."

    7. Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    11 Reviews
    Nassawadox, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Easy access to Cape Charles and Chincoteague/Assateague. We will be back."

    "Was a nice place to stay about 1.5 hour drive to either Virginia Beach or assateage."

    8. Holiday Trav-L-Park

    44 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 849-8860

    $25 - $92 / night

    "They do have a heated indoor pool, laundry, numerous restrooms, and a great dog park. There is yard/tiki art and paintings around the park."

    "We stayed for the weekend with our 4 kids and dog. There were lots of other pups there and tons of activities for the kids."

    9. The Colonies RV and Travel Park

    11 Reviews
    Hampton, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 788-4305

    $25 - $59 / night

    "Lovely small campground located inside a National Park land. Full hookup sites are named after the original 13 colonies. Nicely situated between Williamsburg, Hampton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach."

    "You are surrounded by water. The rate was 30 a night for a tent site. No water or electric. Which is very reasonable compared to other places I looked at. The store prices were reasonable."

    10. Virginia Beach KOA

    37 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 428-1444

    "The Virginia Beach KOA is a nice place to stay. Plenty of things to do every day. This is a newly renovated KOA, and they added a lot of new sites. Also a new pool with a lazy River."

    "Definitely plenty to do and a short Uber distance to the World Famous Virginia Beach."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Cape Charles, VA

665 Reviews of 54 Cape Charles Campgrounds


  • S
    May. 19, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Great Place for boating walking and beaching

    Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails. The lovely town of Cape Charles  with an even better public beach and restaurants is close by. I use the park as a base for exploring the barrier island on the ocean side by kayak.

  • Ricki F.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Close to everything

    Very nice, as all Virginia State Parks are, but crowded, noisy, and lit up like an amusement park. Not a place to “get back to nature” but a place to camp, meet new people, and a place to stay for the great activities the park has to offer and visit Cape Charles.

  • Todd S.
    Jan. 11, 2019

    Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    Lots to do!!

    Great place!!! Spent a long weekend and enjoyed it!! The close proximity to Cape Charles made this place stand out for me!! But rest assured that if you don’t want to leave the campground there is no need too!!

  • Chaz M.
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    Nice spots with good bay access

    There were a lot of events and options for the family. Cape Charles is also a nice place nearby.

  • Donita A.
    Sep. 26, 2019

    Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay

    Very Nice

    This is the first time we have camped at this Thousand Trails RV Resort and we were pleasantly surprised. Beautiful campground that is well maintained. This campground is very family oriented and offers an abundance of activities for children and adults alike. It is also pet friendly and offers a dog park for your furry friends. We will definitely be back!!

  • Kassie F.
    Jun. 23, 2019

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Open field, little privacy, boat launch!

    Open meadow camping; some cabins and bunk houses available. Nice swimming beach and fishing pier. Many people bring their boats to put-in at the boat launch. Several easy hiking trails around. Recommend heading to Cape Charles (20 minutes north) for ice cream!

  • E
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA

    Laid Back Beach Vibes

    Very large beachfront area with lots of room to spread out during the pandemic.

    They also have a separate dog beach, where my dogs lived their best life.

    The Jackspot Restaurant has really good snacks and drinks.

    It is super convenient that the resort staff picks up your trash for you right at your RV site daily.

    Location-wise, you are not too far away from downtown Cape Charles, where you can enjoy lots of shopping, restaurants and bars.

    The closest grocery store is about 15 minutes away. It’s a Food Lion and it’s just okay.

    You can fishing or go crabbing right at the resort, or you can go just down the street to Kiptopeke Park and fish/crab for the day.

    In my opinion spot 818 is the best spot at the resort. You have the best of both worlds, sun and shade and it’s a large spot with room to spread out.

  • Trina C.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Anvil Campground

    Fantastic campground with a multitude of amenities!

    Beautiful recently renovated family owned/run campground since 1954. Super friendly staff! All sites provide 50/30/20 amp electric, water, cable and WiFi. Premium to standard include sewer. Big rig friendly, log cabins and cottages. Only campground to provide shuttle service to area attractions, events and restaurants. Pet friendly. Features: beach park, dog park, nature trails, play grounds, corn hole, tiki toss, arcade..... Beautiful new bath house. Discount tickets to attractions available. Reservations recommended, deposit required.

  • Angelica K.
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    Remote, beautiful, bay view

    We loved this campground. We were in site 317 with full hookups. We missed the shade a lot, but the evening breeze off the bay made up for it. The sunset over the old pier is breathtaking. I hope they rebuild the pier. My kids loved catching tiny crabs in the mud every night.

    Customer service is amazing. They even warned us about a thunderstorm.

    Easy access to Cape Charles and Chincoteague/Assateague. We will be back.


Guide to Cape Charles

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Cape Charles, Virginia, there are several great options that welcome your furry friends. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic time.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and clean facilities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Cape Charles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Cape Charles, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cape Charles, VA is Kiptopeke State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 54 reviews.

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