North Fork Resort's dog-friendly amenities include two dedicated dog parks for pet owners to exercise their dogs. The resort allows pets throughout its RV sites, tent camping areas, and cabin accommodations along the banks of the Shenandoah River. Elizabeth Furnace Campground also welcomes dogs at its wooded campsites, providing pet owners with access to nearby hiking trails where leashed pets can join their owners. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities and implement standard pet policies requiring owners to keep dogs leashed in common areas and properly dispose of waste. The upper area at North Fork has sites placed quite close together, while the riverside camping area offers more space. Pets are permitted at all campgrounds in the Middletown area with proper supervision, though some limit the number of animals per site.
Several hiking trails accessible from Elizabeth Furnace Campground accommodate leashed dogs, offering varying difficulty levels from beginner to strenuous routes. Passage Creek runs behind the campground, providing water access for pets needing to cool off during summer months. The creek is stocked with trout, though pet owners should keep dogs from disturbing fishing areas. Weather considerations include hot summer temperatures requiring extra water for pets and potential tick exposure during warmer months. Local veterinary services can be found in nearby Strasburg, approximately 15 minutes from Elizabeth Furnace, or Front Royal, about 20 minutes from North Fork Resort. The natural setting of these campgrounds means wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping pets secured prevents unwanted interactions with local fauna.
$27 - $427 / night
"Tons of trails great for families with dogs or those wanting to get out and hike. The campsite featured some of the best bathroom/ shower houses, they were super clean and well maintained."
"Virginia has the best state park campgrounds. Water and electric. Large sites. The bathrooms are clean with separate shower rooms. Nice hiking in the park. Near SNP. Responsive and friendly rangers."
$30 - $75 / night
"This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"
"The pull in area was paved and behind it was a nice flat tent area."
$38 - $77 / night
"Unfortunately, it is located right on a major highway. This means there is easy access, but the traffic noise is less than ideal. But the gem of this place is the management and staff!"
"No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise."
"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."
"Hike up a trail or up through the creek itself to a swimming hole only accessible to campers. Saw some decent sized fish swimming around in there."
$20 / night
"In the valley outside of Shenandoah, it was a nice spot to return to at night. There are also some hiking trails across the street."
"Campground Review: What a great find, so close to a town….though feels like you are deep in the forest!"
"Great spot right outside Shenandoah NP with quick access to the park or nearby trails. great fishing and hikes for kids, too!"
"There are a couple of sites that have a path to the creek that flows behind the campground.There is also plenty of hiking trails to be completed around the campgrounds of various levels from beginner to"
"Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."
"The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."
"Pet friendly; two dog parks."
"First time visiting North Fork, didn’t explore as much as I wanted to, Campers are tightly parked next to one another, was invited by my Uncle to come have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere, go tubing"
$30 - $125 / night
"Positive: Friendly staff, near the river, close to Shenandoah NP, quiet camping, every site has a fire pit. Negative: sanitary fascilities are old."
"Sites 31 and 32 (despite being near the campground’s public river access) look large and private. Both riverside."
$30 - $75 / night
"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
TravelerStayed 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.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
TravelerWe stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect campground with everything you need. Bathrooms are very clean. Ice, propane, and other items are available on site at the store. Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character. Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site. Harrisonburg is down the road if you to need to stop in town.
Elizabeth Furnace Campground permits pets throughout its shaded sites nestled along Passage Creek in George Washington National Forest. Roughly 15 minutes from Strasburg, this first-come, first-served campground provides clean pit toilets during off-season and adds showers during peak months. North Fork Resort features two dog park areas with fenced enclosures, making it popular for campers with pets despite mixed reviews about site spacing. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Middletown maintain standard leash policies when outside designated off-leash areas. Several reviewers noted Elizabeth Furnace's immaculately maintained facilities and spacious wooded sites providing good privacy for camping with dogs. While campgrounds like Candy Hill and Gooney Creek accept pets, site privacy varies significantly between locations.
Shenandoah River State Park's pet-friendly sites include access to multiple hiking trails where leashed dogs can explore the natural surroundings. The stream running through Elizabeth Furnace drowns out road noise and provides water access for dogs needing cooling off during summer months. Low Water Bridge Campground allows pets at both tent and RV sites plus cabin accommodations, with river access points suitable for dog swimming. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels for dogs on hiking trails. Several National Forest campgrounds implement seasonal closures affecting water availability, with Elizabeth Furnace's community water spigots closed during winter months. Most locations charge standard camping fees ($10-20 per night) with no additional pet fees at public campgrounds, though some private campgrounds may add pet charges.
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