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    Rappahannock River Campground's riverside sites welcome pets throughout its 50-acre property with spacious, well-spaced tent and RV sites. Dogs enjoy the campground's natural setting with direct river access for wading and play. Wilderness Presidential Resort, Oak Ridge Campground, and Fredericksburg KOA also maintain pet-friendly policies across their campsites with varying amenities. The sites are small but flat and have everything needed for a comfortable stay with your dog. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed when outside your vehicle or tent, with typical rules including cleaning up after your pet and keeping barking to a minimum. Camping options include tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and even cabin accommodations at several locations. Aquia Pines Campground offers pet-friendly camping with full hookup sites nestled between trees, providing a more secluded feel despite being near Route 95.

    The Rappahannock River provides excellent water access for dogs who enjoy swimming, with several campsites positioned directly on the riverbank. Dogs can enjoy exploring the trails within Prince William Forest Park when staying at Oak Ridge Campground, though they must remain on-leash throughout the park's trail system. The primitive nature of some campgrounds means pets have plenty of natural areas to explore, but limited designated pet amenities. Wilderness Presidential Resort features two fishing lakes and a fishing pond where leashed pets can join their owners during outdoor activities. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot ground surfaces that can burn paw pads. The wooded settings at most campgrounds provide natural shade for pets, though the riverside camping area at Rappahannock offers less tree cover with sites lining the perimeter of a large oval opening in the trees near the water.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hartwood (72)

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      1. Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

      4.6(32)16mi from Hartwood99 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The Oak Ridge campgrounds at Prince William Forest Park are a lovely little campground just outside Washington DC. The sites were large, the facilities are clean and the staff friendly and helpful."

      "Showers are in loop B, which is a 5-7 minute walk. During holiday weekends the sites closest to the shower facilities are fully booked and have less privacy."

      from $26 / night

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      2. Rappahannock River Campground

      4.5(11)6mi from HartwoodRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "When we pulled in we were greeted by a friendly fat cat. We paid our fee, which was only around $15, and then another $5 for a bunch of firewood."

      "Great for a weekend away from all the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing"

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      3. Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

      3.8(19)18mi from Hartwood99 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Restrooms/showers: very clean, spacious, centrally located."

      "Adjacent to Prince William Forest, near shops and restaurants, and less than an hour away from Washington, DC. Good nature getaway from the city."

      4. Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

      4.6(14)17mi from HartwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything."

      "Once here it's tucked away nicely away from everything, sites feel spacious enough and mostly level on their own. Pool facility looks clean and good size for all to enjoy."

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      5. Wilderness Presidential Resort

      3.8(4)8mi from HartwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from."

      "It's a good place to bring your family to play some Frisbee golf, The RV spots are like being in the woods, indoor pool,lake to swim or fish.you can rent paddle boats and Jon boats.the camping store as"

      from $80 - $200 / night

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      6. Aquia Pines Campground

      3.4(5)10mi from HartwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!"

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      7. Bull Run Regional Park

      3.9(43)28mi from Hartwood142 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean)."

      "Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."

      from $39 - $100 / night

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      8. Pohick Bay Campground

      4.1(37)28mi from Hartwood150 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water."

      "We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."

      from $37 - $170 / night

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      9. Lake Anna State Park Campground

      4.3(23)25mi from Hartwood68 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They have a wide selection of ways to camp, and are pet friendly and affordable!"

      "Love having the access to the lake. Great areas for dog walking. Family next door was really loud, but not the campgrounds fault."

      from $32 - $459 / night

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      10. Wilderness Run Vineyards

      5.0(1)10mi from HartwoodRVs
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    • R
      Apr. 24, 2023

      Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

      Family friendly

      Nice size spots. Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything.

    • Taylor D.
      Oct. 30, 2020

      Americamps RV Resort

      Most Dog-Friendly

      Enjoyed my corner pull-through site F2 even though it was gravel with some muddy spots. There are some paved spots near the entrance (7-10 and 15-19 plus VIP 1 & 2). Fire pits and wood for $6 upon request. Nice office with two small dogs to greet you and a jar of dog treats. Was decked out for Halloween during my stay, and the flower beds, pond, playground, basketball court and dog park were among the nicest. There is even an on-site dog walker, so dog people will really appreciate staying here. I noticed one side of the park (around site 22) is very noisy during the work day as there is a big lumber yard there. The proximity to the Great Outdoors and a couple of cute pub houses was a nice surprise. Recycling dumpster on site.

    • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 8, 2024

      Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages

      Newly renovated, great staff, many amenities, some sites are noisy

      Stayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.

    • J
      Apr. 26, 2019

      Gooney Creek Campground

      Sweetest owner ever!

      On a whim we decided to try this campground. We are tent campers and we’re looking for a place close to Shenandoah to ride our motorcycles. This was 3 miles from the north entrance to the park, perfect. Making a reservation was easy, we arrived and had the loveliest conversation with Pam, she is such a gem!! We got a spot right next to the creek, bought some firewood from Pam for $10, which gave you a small wheelbarrow full. You can get a better deal elsewhere but we were happy to support Pam. The campground wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, the bathrooms and shower are rustic. Paint peeling and very makeshift but who cares. The water was hot and the bathroom facility has gorgeous paintings all over it. The grounds were relatively empty when we stayed and we had no issues w anything. Rained all night, we didn’t care, rain and the creek sounded awesome. Without hesitation I would stay here again, you don’t meet special souls like Pam very often. Give her your business. Oh and watch out for the pet cat, he likes the road down to the campsite. His name is Puppycat.

    • Samantha G.
      May. 31, 2020

      Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA

      Good campground

      We stayed during the covid pandemic when things were just starting to open back up, so the play grounds weren’t available. The bathrooms are clean and the laundry facility is a plus. They also have a dog park which we used a ton. Most spots are shaded and there are paved and gravel roads. The spaces are very snug so forget privacy when they’re busy, but at the time we were the only ones on our little road. The store is super pricey, but overall a good campground.

    • Megan K.
      Aug. 17, 2021

      Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

      Great spot with hookups by PW park

      If you, like me, hate making reservations over the phone, it was worth it! Quick, simple, painless process. 

      Restrooms/showers: very clean, spacious, centrally located. My spot was in the back row and I didn't mind the walk 

      Lots: lots are really staggered/ set back from each other so feels like you have more space. Average lot size in general, but the set back feels like you have more space. It wasn't crowded either way, especially given on a weekend 

      Small pool 

      Wifi: don't plan on being able to have work zoom calls or really much on it for that matter 

      Cell service: I can confirm Verizon and Google fi have great service. I would imagine any other carrier would work just as well. 

      Area: the surrounding area is really bikeable 

      Hookups: I had a 30amp hookup with no issues. They also have up to 50amp full hookups. All of them looked well maintained. 

      Staff: super friendly; great check in experience They have a dog park but didn't get a chance to check it out. 

      Overall: great experience, would recommend

    • Genie W.
      Apr. 26, 2025

      R & D Family Campground

      Sparta Pines Family R V Park

      We are winter residents having spent our first time this past year. We found the new owners and management very accommodating. Lot fee is reasonable. We found it quiet, pet friendly,and wooded off-road location. Looking forward to returning in the fall.

    • Caitlin A.
      Apr. 25, 2021

      Smallwood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH JULY 2023

      Private sites with water views nearby

      These campground is a great find. The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!

    • C
      Apr. 29, 2021

      Lake Anna State Park Campground

      Great place to stay

      They have a wide selection of ways to camp, and are pet friendly and affordable!

    Guide to Hartwood

    Prince William Forest offers a variety of tent and RV camping experiences within a 15,000-acre protected woodland just 30 minutes from Hartwood. The area features mixed hardwood forests with elevation changes between 200-500 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide more moderate conditions for outdoor activities.

    What to do

    Hiking nearby trails: Oak Ridge Campground provides access to extensive trails within Prince William Forest Park. "We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things. Definitely worth exploring. Get your camp on do some hiking, biking, fishin, and also exploring th history of the area well worth it," notes Daniel S.

    Fishing opportunities: Wilderness Presidential Resort offers multiple fishing spots within the property. "There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from," explains Dan & Karen M.

    River activities: Rappahannock River Campground provides direct water access. "Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore," shares Nicholas S.

    What campers like

    Secluded settings: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Hartwood offer wooded sites. "This campground has great space and super clean bathrooms with marble tile," says Chad about Oak Ridge Campground.

    Star gazing: Open areas at several campgrounds provide night sky viewing opportunities. "We did go back out to the field at night to do some star gazing and that was beautiful," writes Jon N. about his experience at Rappahannock River Campground.

    Proximity to historic sites: Bull Run Regional Park provides access to Civil War battlefields. "Lots and lots of history around the area. We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things," explains a reviewer.

    What you should know

    Tent-specific areas: Some campgrounds separate tent and RV camping. "There are three loops, front to back. Loop A are walkin only sites for RVs and tents. Loops B and C reservable. Loop B sites are for large families or groups. Loop C is more remote," explains Tracy R. about Oak Ridge Campground.

    Primitive facilities: Several pet-friendly camping areas near Hartwood have basic amenities. "Very primitive, tent only camping. Nothing near it and very private. An awesome place to relax!" notes Jon R. about Rappahannock River Campground.

    Seasonal concerns: Ticks can be an issue in wooded areas. "Ticks were really bad. We killed dozens and ended up taking at least one with us when we left," warns one reviewer about their Oak Ridge Campground experience.

    Tips for camping with families

    Scheduled activities: Some campgrounds organize regular family events. "They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning," shares Ben G. about Pohick Bay Campground.

    Playgrounds: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. "We had a site on thr inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious," notes another Pohick Bay visitor.

    Wildlife viewing: Many campsites offer opportunities to see local animals. "This campground is deep at 'end' of Prince William Forest (13 miles from forest entrance gate)... We saw lots of wildlife but had no issues with trash or food (raccoons left everything alone)," explains a camper.

    Tips from RVers

    Uneven sites: Fredericksburg KOA has varied terrain. "Sites were mostly level on their own," notes Edward S., while another camper mentions, "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level."

    Campground navigation: Some areas have tight turns for larger rigs. "The roads in have some tight curves," warns a reviewer about Aquia Pines Campground, which offers pet-friendly camping despite access challenges.

    Hookup reliability: Electrical service quality varies between campgrounds. "We have left several voice messages, on several occasions visited the main office and facilities and sent email with only a single reply. Our issues is still outstanding," cautions one RVer about power problems at Wilderness Presidential Resort.

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