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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Virginia Beach, VA

574 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 (48)

    1. First Landing State Park Campground

    116 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

    35 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

    53 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

    11 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

    3 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."

    "This campground is located at the Fort Story Navy Base, set in a wooded area not far from a nice beach right at the corner of where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic."

    9. 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."

    10. Sea Mist RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 492-7545

    "However, both loops have direct access to an incredible extensive strand of premier beach right on the ocean, with the protection of a natural sand dune barrier."

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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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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Virginia Beach, VA?

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 116 reviews.

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