Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Norfolk, VA

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Norfolk, VA has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Norfolk. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Norfolk, Virginia (66)

    1. First Landing State Park Campground

    118 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    10 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."

    2. Holiday Trav-L-Park

    44 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    16 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."

    3. Virginia Beach KOA

    37 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    17 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."

    4. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

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

    $30 - $47 / night

    "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 ."

    5. The Colonies RV and Travel Park

    11 Reviews
    Hampton, VA
    8 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."

    6. Little Creek MWR RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Greenwood, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 462-7282

    7. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

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

    "Nice dog park and dog beach."

    "It's nearby for Tidewater Virginia campers. Great swimming, fishing, boating and playground opportunities"

    8. Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    5 Reviews
    Newport News, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 825-4657

    $11 - $42 / night

    "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."

    9. Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

    7 Reviews
    Newport News, VA
    15 miles
    +1 (757) 766-7627

    $15 - $30 / night

    "We were able to bring our dog and our canoe. Everything was very clean."

    "There is a small playground in the campground area, but right next to the campground is a large play area that has a rock wall that our kids really loved playing at. "

    10. Military Park Fort Story Cape Henry RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 422-8818

    "Close to beach (dog friendly beach!) and lots of sightseeing and restaurants nearby. Bathhouse was clean and modern. Will visit again."

    "But in the true spirit of camping, this is a great place to disconnect and take long walks around the base and the beach."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Norfolk, VA

710 Reviews of 66 Norfolk Campgrounds


  • 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!!

  • 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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Newport News Park

    Uptown Country

    Sites: 188 

    Reservations: 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322 

    Fees: $33.00-$50.00 

    24 hour security 

    Store, heated showers, toilets, picnic table, grills, dump station, electric and water hookups, laundry, playground, group sites Pets welcome with a rabies certificate This is a beautiful country, woodland natural setting with RV/tent sites interspersed among the forest with nice separation between sites. Paved road in good shape. There is an 18 hole championship disc golf, archery range, Fido Field dog park giving the fur babies an acre to roam. The park itself has 7,111 acres to include a aero model field. Hiking, biking, birding, so may options and pursuits. 

    LNT 

    Travel safe

  • Kevin M.
    Mar. 18, 2017

    First Landing State Park Campground

    A favorite state park in Va!

    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.

    Campsites are within walking distance to the ocean. VA Beach boardwalk is a short drive away. Beach is dog friendly, obviously pick up after your dogs. Park Rangers patrol and help you feel secure without being overbearing. Visitors Center offers lots of info about things to do. Camp store offers firewood and ice as well as odds and ends you might have forgotten. They also have some really nice bathhouses although not all of them have been renovated.

    Bring flip flops for the shower and sandals/walking shoes. Bring bug spray.

  • Bethany I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA

    Very quiet and peaceful

    We came for a weeklong working trip. I brought my laptop to work from home and this place was perfect. The view was beautiful and the weather was great at night to just sit outside and enjoy the view. It was a very quiet camp with a great dog park. I look forward to visiting again soon.

  • Tony L.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    North Bayshore Campground

    Wonderful & on the Bay

    This is a great campground right on The Back Bay. Concrete sites with full hookup. Nice pool & bath house. Owners very nice. Close to Virginia Beach & Sandbridge. Pet friendly.

  • Brandon W.
    May. 4, 2019

    Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    Great for outdoor activities

    This campsite and park is a ton of fun. We've never camped here but we lived about 5 minutes down the road from the park and absolutely loved it. 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. There are kayaks and paddle boats you can rent by the hour. This park has plenty of camping spots and also has some yurts that are available to rent out. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants a convenient family friendly camping/outdoor experience.

  • B
    Aug. 21, 2019

    Williamsburg Campground

    Very nice campground

    The cabin we stayed in was very nice. It had a very large back deck with a picnic table. We chose one without a bathroom, and the bathhouse was a very short walk. They have plenty of recreational activities for the kids. The staff was friendly and helpful. The playgrounds and pool were very clean, and the store had everything we needed. It is a very short drive off the highway and an easy commute to all of Williamsburg’s attractions. My only complaint is that my dogs typically travel everywhere with me, but I was not allowed to bring them on this trip because pit bulls are the ONLY breed they don’t allow on the campgrounds. However, if you have other breeds there is a very small dog park for them to run around and play. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay at other KOAs when the dogs are not with us.

  • E
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    Huge campground!

    We stayed here for 12 days during the pandemic. The campground is huge, with lots of amenities. We stayed in the large sites, in the last row beside the field, which was nice, gave extra parking and extra space to play. The spots for smaller campers looked difficult to find/park, but it was very empty so difficult to say. Nice dog park and dog beach.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Norfolk, VA is First Landing State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 118 reviews.

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