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Dog-Friendly Camping near Greenwood, VA
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First Landing State Park Campground features multiple pet-friendly camping options with clean facilities and access to trails ideal for walking dogs. The park offers tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations where pets are welcome on leash. Bathhouses throughout the campground are regularly maintained and water is hot for showering after outdoor adventures with pets. Sites range from secluded spots to those along more open areas, with all providing picnic tables and allowing fires. A boardwalk leads from the campground to a dog-friendly beach area where pets can enjoy calm water access. Sites book quickly during peak season, making reservations essential for securing optimal spots away from swampy, bug-prone areas. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on dog-friendly camping near Greenwood, Virginia.
The extensive trail system at First Landing provides excellent dog walking opportunities with multiple path options ranging from 0.2 to 6.5 miles. Dogs must remain leashed throughout all trails and beach areas, with owners expected to clean up after their pets. Early morning walks offer the best experience due to fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, especially during summer months when biting flies and mosquitoes can be problematic for both people and pets. The park's location offers a peaceful retreat within Virginia Beach while providing convenient access to urban amenities. Military families should note the proximity to nearby bases, with some campsites positioned close enough to hear morning bugle calls and occasional helicopter activity. Wildlife encounters are common, requiring proper pet supervision during evening hours when frogs and other nocturnal animals become active.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Greenwood (70)
1. First Landing State Park Campground
"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."
26 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $163 / night
2. Holiday Trav-L-Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $92 / night
3. Virginia Beach KOA
"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."
4. Kiptopeke State Park Campground
"Very pet friendly and they also made a beach side for pets to swim at. Wild animals usually pass by often later in the evening, horses, deer, rabbits etc; sites are nice and big."
"It has 2 beautiful beaches ‘ one that allows pets and the other does not . There are wooden boardwalk trails in the park and a few of them leads to different areas on the beach ."
102 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $459 / night
5. The Colonies RV and Travel Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $59 / night
6. North Bayshore Campground
"Close to Virginia Beach & Sandbridge. Pet friendly."
"Wonderful spot away from crowds but close to beach. Tent, RV or “ tiny cabin” options. Clean, quiet and pretty. Canal runs around campground that gives you access to Back Bay. Pool and playground."
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $85 / night
7. Little Creek MWR RV Park
8. Chesapeake Campground
9. Sandy Bottom Nature Park
"There are miles of trails around the lake and through the woods you can follow. It is extremely dog friendly with a fenced in dog park as well."
"Lots of hiking trails to walk & turtles in the lake!! Plus you can rent boats for a cheap price which we will probably go back to do. It was so pretty & so fun."
Check Availabilityfrom $11 - $42 / night
10. Northwest River Park & Campground
"Because this area is near wetlands some of the campsites were flooded throughout the weekend."
"Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $36 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Richmond, VA
- 3 hrs 9 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Greenwood, VA
751 Reviews of 70 Greenwood Campgrounds
- AAngela C.
ScoutKiptopeke State Park Campground
Camping in high winds
This campground was very enjoyable. I spent a lot of time at the fishing pier, learning to ID birds I had never identified before. Brown pelicans were everywhere near the sunken ships. I also talked to the Hawkwatch people for a bit.
My campsite was far enough from the bathroom I couldn't hear the door slam, but since I was the only one in the F loop, that wouldn't have mattered. Since the loop was so empty, it was an absolute pleasure.
Had the campground been full, I would have felt too close to the people in tents in the sites next to me.
One great thing was that there weren't tent pads so we didn't have to worry about how to fit two tents on to one tent pad.
- JJonathan B.
GuideThousand Trails Williamsburg
Nice amenities
Enjoying this campground. Close to all the attractions. Incredible staff, super friendly. Pool and game room are wonderful.
Diane R.TravelerMachicomoco State Park Campground
Beautifully Quiet
Note to Self: No Primitive Site reservations...EVER. I love this park. It's situated far enough from the busy traffic noise...beautiful Virginia city of Hayes. When I arrived, it was such a scorching day and there wasn't nearly enough tree cover to shield my tent from the "son of Hades". Suffered heat exhaustion almost to the point of death...Literally. Night was my only respite. If it hadn't been for the wonderful camp attendants who came to my rescue, it would've been an utterly failed experience. Bless their hearts. Other than that, this was a great training experience for an old Novice camper. Now that I'm a bit more practiced, I'm going back 😁, armed with knowledge and more confidence.
- CChristopher P.Traveler
Machicomoco State Park Campground
Nice Campground
The good: super clean and new restrooms / showers. The entire parking immaculate. Stayed at site 12. Offers water views and shade. Site 13 is similar and is probably the most ideal site.
Cons: zero privacy. The sites are basically scattered around an open grassy area and fairly close together.
Be aware: sites are not vehicle accessible. Need to carry your kit 50-75 yards.
Jeremy R.GuideNewport News Park
Beautiful scenery
Our stay is going to be the 21 days that are allowed. In that time, I have been on many nature walks with my dog. Very enjoyable, very well maintained. The only thing I did not like is the bathrooms. I have seen a cleaning lady come through, but I think it is primarily for the sinks and toilets. The shower curtains are moldy, lots of spiders. The shower pressure and temp are great. All in all, it is affordable and very peaceful.
- AAlexandra S.Traveler
Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA
Holy DRAMA
This is a long one! Here we go. My partner and I travel for work, we went out of our way to move to this location based on reviews saying this is a great place. We have paid in full for the whole stay which is about little over 2 months. We have been here approx 2 weeks give or take. We work night shift. No activity during the day. Simple easy. Not our first campground by any means. At first, we were excited to experience the amenities and such. Now we’re uncomfortable to try anything out. Why you ask? Situation: first day we move in, we end up next to what seems like the literal only other long term or possibly even permanent resident on the grounds. My service animal alerted me to a trigger, which she left the front door of the camper before we walked out. Recalled her to me once we saw that the perm resident (our neighbor) had what presented as an aggressive dog. (Husky maybe?). Within not EVEN 5 minutes of this event, someone was at our door- instead of asking what is going on we were immediately accused of her running around off leash I guess? We had just woken up from sleeping and it was evening time, time to go to work. Instead of arguing or even offering up ANY facts related to the situation I simply said got it thanks and the interaction ended. I’m thinking to myself well damn. Okay. A week or so maybe goes by? Leash in hand VISIBLE -at the door my dog steps out, I step out behind her- same time same situation. She walks ahead of me to where she will relieve herself, I ask for her to come back next to me, she recalls- neighbors dog loses its mind again. I look up at neighbor and say “just go ahead and call man, I get it”. She calls. This time THREE employees are driving on carts to our site, at this point we’re already leaving for work. I knew it was coming, figured they would for sure ask what’s going on this time. They don’t. The older woman accompanied by two men behind her- simply says “you have been told before you need to leash your dog”. We reply yes we understand. Nobody asks for a description of the events, what’s going on, or if this even happened. The female voice is raised and hostile presenting towards both of us. The man behind her approaches our car and peers into the vehicle I’m not sure if to intimidate or what, but that action was also very ineffective in diffusing the situation and instead very intimidating. And now making us both VERY late to work as this is an extra 15 minute drive to the hospital in which we work at. Seemingly, the word of this permanent resident is all they needed to full on accuse the two of us… of what? I am not sure. My animal has resided all over the country in countless locations, all while working and we have had no issues to date. At this point I am still remaining silent as the female worker continues to educate us on our alleged actions. My concern is that there has been ZERO questioning, only full on accusations. We’re highly uncomfortable at this point. They say “we will be speaking with the general manager tomorrow”, Which also felt threatening. I’d like to add that given the whole situation this wouldn’t matter but since this is happening: earlier that morning after work I had stopped by the front desk, to ask about a package I thought that I sent to the wrong place, but didn’t. The same female was there. I remember thinking wow she’s actually so rude. But I brushed it off. Now looking back she must have some kind of prejudice toward myself and my dog. I’ve never been threatened / accused so one-sidedly in my entire career such as what has been happening at this campground. Our resolution was to request moving sites, however nothing was asked of us WHATSOEVER. As stated we were not given any opportunity to speak on the situation. Will attempt to update review whenever we speak with management of this location. Warning is to be wary of implicit bias in staff, potential favoritism, and inconsistent / unfair conflict resolution, aggressive long term campers, and lack of communication from staff.
Nikki L.TravelerChickahominy WMA
Late Summer Getaway
We enjoyed the dispersed campsite. Lots of hiking trails and birds and cricket making music. We enjoyed taking a stroll and photos of various plants and insects.
- BBeverly B.Traveler
American Heritage RV Park
Friendly, Convenient to Colonial Sites
We enjoyed our stay at American Heritage. We were offered a change of our assigned site if we would prefer to be closer to the bath house. We preferred staying where we were until we discovered that the electric hook-up was far enough away on the grass that we couldn't reach. (We have a little Scamp 13 and the plug was just a little too short.) We had a pull-through site(every other row was pull-through).
It had a full hook-up. The cover on the electric post was missing rivets, so we had to put it back in place ourselves, but there was no problem with the electric. We used 30 Amp for the RV and plugged in our backup battery to the 15 amp plug. The water pressure was good and consistent. We've had problems at other RV sites. We used the sewer connection with no problem at the end.
We did not have an umbrella at the picnic table and seriously considered buying a screen tent because we stayed for 4 days and it was HOT. Some sites had more shade. In fact, that's one thing we'd change next time. The pool was wonderful, the showers were clean and we used the laundry with no problems--they take quarters and washing and drying one load cost $5.00.
The staff was very friendly and responsive. Overall, we had a great stay and would stay again.
Guide to Greenwood
First Landing State Park Campground provides seasonal camping experiences from primitive tent sites to RV hookups with significant weather variations affecting visitor comfort. Located in Virginia Beach near military installations, this state park spans 2,888 acres of cypress swamps and maritime forest while offering access to both Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches. Summer temperatures routinely reach 90°F with high humidity, creating challenging camping conditions from June through August when biting insects become problematic.
What to Do
Water activities at bay beaches: First Landing State Park offers calmer water conditions than oceanside beaches, with multiple access points along the shoreline. "Not a bad spot for camping in the whole park. Short drive to Virginia Beach areas and beach access from the park," notes Daniel F. about First Landing State Park Campground.
Kayaking and crabbing: The interconnected waterways provide excellent paddling opportunities with rental equipment available at several locations. At The Colonies RV and Travel Park, "There is a little beach down from our site and our dogs enjoyed their first dip in the bay," reports Jaime W., who appreciated the peninsula location offering both "beautiful bay and creek views."
Birding and wildlife observation: The parks host significant migratory bird populations throughout the year. At Kiptopeke State Park, visitors regularly spot "wild animals usually pass by often later in the evening, horses, deer, rabbits etc," according to camper Gabby B., who notes the park is popular for birding enthusiasts.
Fishing from piers and shorelines: Multiple fishing locations accommodate anglers without boats. "I did enjoy the fishing pier and got to catch fish I have never seen before. One being a searobin," shares Annemarie R. about her experience at Kiptopeke State Park Campground.
What Campers Like
Beach proximity with fewer crowds: Several campgrounds offer direct or nearby beach access away from tourist areas. "The beach is more secluded and you're close to all the activities that Virginia Beach has to offer," explains Timothy B. about First Landing State Park Campground.
Shaded campsites: Mature trees provide essential shade during hot summer months. Adam and Suzanne B. appreciate First Landing's "large, private sites among really cool, bent trees. Clean, up-to-date facilities," mentioning the convenience of being "a few minutes drive to ocean beaches and the boardwalk."
Multiple swimming options: Pools and beach swimming provide cooling alternatives during summer heat. Holiday Trav-L-Park features "4 swimming pools, game room etc" according to Cliff M., who notes it's "the closest commercial campground to the Virginia Beach oceanfront & boardwalk as you can get."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses receive consistent positive feedback across campgrounds. At Northwest River Park & Campground, Joseph H. was "amazed at the cleanliness of the campground. The staff is very friendly. The park was very quiet going into the night."
What You Should Know
Military activity proximity: Several campgrounds border military installations with associated noise. At Little Creek MWR RV Park, "Expect to hear aircraft all the time. You get used to it quickly, but can be loud," warns Eleanor the Airstream R., adding that "traffic getting off base starting around 1500-1600 is bad, so plan accordingly."
Flooding during rain events: Low-lying coastal areas experience standing water after storms. At Holiday Trav-L-Park, one reviewer noted "the primitive slot we're nice a little small for what it is, but you just feel packed in which it's no state park and I get that."
Seasonal insect pressure: Biting flies and mosquitoes become problematic during summer months. Grace M. advises against First Landing in peak summer: "I wouldn't recommend tent camping in the middle of summer - my husband and i both got sick."
Limited availability: Reservations fill quickly for prime season weekends. "We stayed during Memorial Day weekend last year and had a fantastic time!" reports Ashley R. about Holiday Trav-L-Park, though noting challenges with "lack of regulating sound ordnances late at night when people lap the campground in their golf carts blasting country music."
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At North Bayshore Campground, Tina C. notes "a basketball court and small playground" among amenities that make it "a small family oriented campground close to Sandbridge beach."
Educational opportunities: Historic sites and nature programs enhance family experiences. Xavier N. recommends First Landing: "My extended family has been camping here for years. The facilities are great and there is easy access to the beach. Would definitely recommend to any family that wants to start camping."
Off-season benefits: Consider camping during spring or fall for better conditions. Amanda P. enjoyed Holiday Trav-L-Park during winter: "This was our maiden voyage for the family RV... We enjoyed biking all over the place, playing on the many small playgrounds, swimming in the dome-covered pool, playing mini-golf, and enjoying our time."
Dog-friendly activities: Most campgrounds accommodate pets with designated areas. At The Colonies RV and Travel Park, Jenn P. observed "they built towers for the osprey to build nests. I watched birds catch crabs next to the bathhouse," noting it was "very pet friendly."
Tips from RVers
Extended hookups: Bring additional hoses and cables for some sites. At Little Creek MWR RV Park, Eleanor warns "the connection boxes are set back pretty far on the sites, so you need longer hoses/cords. We had to add a second water hose and second section of sewer hose to connect."
Site selection strategy: Request specific site numbers based on needs. At Kiptopeke State Park Campground, Aaron S. advises "try and get C loop spots 15-21. They're shaded and at the back of the loop," adding that "C loop has full hookup where A and B do not."
RV height considerations: Some campgrounds have low-hanging trees. Joseph H. shares about Kiptopeke: "The only reason I am giving 4 stars is for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my spot being in a cul-de-sac. But driving back to my spot I noticed all the A and B spots for trailers are just on top of each other."
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven sites at some locations. Gary D. reports about Northwest River Park: "Plenty of room..showers/bathrooms huge..water NOT at all sites but easy to fill tanks. Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic."
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