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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Virginia Beach, VA

584 Reviews

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay are some of the best camping locations in Virginia. Near Virginia Beach, VA, camping by the beach gives you easy access to water activities that include catching a glimpse of marine life like sea turtles, sharks, and stingrays. The oceanside city is the ideal place to gather any supplies you need before heading to your campsite. Campgrounds by Fort Story let campers walk, boat, or drive up to campsites. RVers will also find all of the necessary amenities for their vehicles. Spend some time on the beach, tour the fort, and don’t forget to stop by the historic lighthouse.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Virginia Beach, Virginia (53)

    1. First Landing State Park Campground

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

    $28 - $40 / night

    "The tent sites are mostly succluded with woods around you. The campground is right down the shore from Virginia beach."

    "FLSP is a real Gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The campsites range from tenting with no hookups to 20, 30, and 50 foot sites with water and electric."

    2. Holiday Trav-L-Park

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

    $25 - $92 / night

    "HTP is the closest commrcial campground to the Virginia Beach oceanfront & boardwalk as you can get. This place is huge, has Super Sites, FHU sites, tent sites."

    "We stayed at Holiday Trav-L-Park in Virginia Beach for the first time for 3 nights in July.  As our travel trailer is small, we were able to stay in site #152. "

    3. Virginia Beach KOA

    37 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    4 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."

    "You can take trolley to Virginia Beach. The pools were clean and lots for kids to do without leaving."

    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. North Bayshore Campground

    12 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 426-7911

    $55 - $85 / night

    "Close to Virginia Beach & Sandbridge. Pet friendly."

    "We were in Virginia Beach and looking for a campground. We called in at 6:27pm to ask about accommodations. They closed at 7 and we arrived with 5 minutes to spare."

    6. Indian Cove Camp Resort

    7 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 426-2601

    $55 - $65 / night

    "Just enough out of the way of Virginia Beach to feel like you’re not near a major city. Sites are a very good size. Amenities are plentiful."

    "We love having play areas for the kids and a dog park for our fluffy kid."

    7. False Cape State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Knotts Island, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 426-7128

    $20 / night

    "Even on the fourth of July weekend, with every campsite booked, this place was quiet and felt very removed from the beaches several miles north in Virginia Beach."

    "We’ve lived so close to this park for so long and I regret not coming sooner. This park is 5+ miles from the Little Island Park Parking lot, where you have to park if you’re staying overnight."

    8. Military Park Fort Story Cape Henry RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    5 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."

    9. Northwest River Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Moyock, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 421-7151

    $21 - $36 / night

    "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."

    10. North Landing Beach

    15 Reviews
    Knotts Island, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 426-6241

    "This one is a bit out of the way for Virginia Beach, but that also means a quiet stay, unlike the more popular campgrounds underneath the Naval Air Stations runways!"

    "This location was PERFECT! It warmed up enough to enjoy the beach which was a 5 minute walk from cabin."

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584 Reviews of 53 Virginia Beach Campgrounds

  • M
    May. 6, 2017

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Wonderful hideaway in Virginina Beach!

    We went here on our honeymoon and had the best time! The tent sites are mostly succluded with woods around you. The campground is right down the shore from Virginia beach. And you have beach access right in the campground so you don't have to worry about fighting the crowds at the beach, because it's mostly people swimming there from the campground. The facilities are very clean. The park rangers close the bathrooms and showers once a day to clean them! Cleanest camp ground I've been to so far. The staff and Rangers are very friendly. They also have a general store on site incase you need ice or any other necessities. Across the street is a learning center and a bunch of hiking trails. We hiked some and the trails were great. Some of the trails leaded you over marsh and through woods great activity while you are camping there! I love this place and can't wait to go back!

  • 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2023

    Virginia Beach KOA

    Awesome Place

    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. We stayed at a premium site which provided a fire ring, a picnic table, and 3 chairs on the paved site. The landscaping is very well kept. There are some sites that have plenty of shade, but a good amount of them don’t. If you are a family with kids, this is definitely a KOA for you to check out. They provide you with a schedule outlining all of the events they will be having that week. There was a day where a few food trucks visited, including our favorite, a Rita’s food truck. They had live music most nights, which is always a hit or miss, but still fun. They have a dog park for your furry friends. One of the best parts of this KOA is the bus service that runs from the campground to Virginia Beach proper. It even takes you to the VA Beach Aquarium, which is our favorite. The bus allows you to bring all your beach gear and runs well into the evening. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay at this KOA and would definitely return.

  • Janet P.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Our favorite State Park

    FLSP is a real Gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The campsites range from tenting with no hookups to 20, 30, and 50 foot sites with water and electric. There are also about 20 cabins on the Trail side. The only sewer hookups are for the three Camp Host sites located throughout the Park. There are nice clean showers located around the campground. There are beaches with boardwalk access over preserved dunes. There are no lifeguards. Across the road from the campground are fabulous hiking trails, a bike trail, and another beach area on a tidal lake. The variety of activities within the Park, including Ranger led activities, along with easy access to the Virginia Beach boardwalk via the local bus system, biking, or personal vehicle, make this State Park the only place we stay in VaBeach. We love this Park so much we have volunteered as Camp Hosts for eleven years❤️

  • Amanda K.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    First Landing State Park Campground

    What’s cooler than camping near the ocean

    We traveled all the way from NY to camp here. What’s better than camping in a vacation destination on the ocean ? It was nice being able to walk down to the beach whenever we wanted. We could drive to town and visit the attractions.

    Highlights: Right on the Ocean

    Near by attractions: Virginia Beach Board walk Virginia Beach aquarium First landing military base and light house

  • Glen W.
    May. 28, 2020

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Beach fun

    Great place. Very close to Virginia Beach city limits, but you would never know it. Grounds are all throughout dunes with decent distance from other campers. The beach is a 3 minute walk from most sites.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2025

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Great experience

    The camp ground is beautiful and the people are friendly. Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach. The shower and rest rooms are sit up nicely the best I’ve seen at a campground. The beach is more secluded and you’re close to all the activities that Virginia Beach has to offer. There is also trails that are on the campground near there visitors center.

  • Krissie J.
    May. 2, 2019

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Very relaxing

    My family and I really enjoy camping at First Landing. Its close to Virginia Beach. Nice and quiet beach right there at the park and good hiking trails.

  • Trina C.
    Jun. 25, 2018

    The Colonies RV and Travel Park

    Nice small campground surrounded by water.

    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. Tent sites, group accommodations, store, firewood, pavilion for rent and typical rv resort activities including corn hole, pickle ball......

Guide to Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some top choices for camping with pets near this vibrant coastal city.

Pet owners like the amenities at these campgrounds

Tips for camping with dogs near Virginia Beach

  • Always bring plenty of water and a portable bowl to keep your pet hydrated during outdoor activities.
  • Make sure to pack a leash and waste bags to keep the campground clean and your pet safe.
  • Check for nearby trails or beaches where dogs are allowed, such as those near North Landing Beach, which is known for its family-friendly atmosphere.

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

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