Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Anacortes, WA

Washington Park Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate tents, RVs, and glamping options in Anacortes. Located on Washington Park Loop, this established campground features both drive-in and walk-in access with pets allowed throughout the year. Campers with dogs appreciate the clean sites with fire pits and picnic tables, while electric hookups and water connections are available at designated sites. Deception Pass State Park Campground also welcomes pets with tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Bay View State Park Campground offers pet-friendly cabin accommodations along with standard tent and RV sites. Sites back up to forested areas providing good privacy for pet owners, with rangers making regular rounds to check reservations and deliver firewood.

The 2.7-mile loop trail at Washington Park provides excellent pet exercise opportunities with multiple access points to beaches for water-loving dogs. Pet owners should note that while bathrooms and showers are available, some campers report maintenance issues including occasional shower outages. The proximity to the ferry terminal makes Washington Park ideal for travelers planning to visit the San Juan Islands with pets. La Conner RV offers an alternative with cabin options that accept pets, including specific pet-friendly cabin units with additional fees. Campers report being able to see dolphins and sea lions from waterfront areas, making wildlife viewing possible without leaving pets behind at camp. During high season, advance reservations are recommended as pet-friendly sites fill quickly.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Anacortes, Washington (206)

    1. Deception Pass State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    Anacortes, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 675-2417

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Close to water. Close to beach. Lots of hiking trails good for all ages. ADA friendly and pets allowed while on leashes."

    "If you look at the map, you can pick some spots with privacy (tent and rv spots) Great trails in the area. For training, hiking, or just casual walking; you can do all of the above."

    2. Bay View State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Anacortes, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 757-0227

    $12 - $75 / night

    "Our spot backed up to beautiful trees and was nicely situated to not feel crowded."

    "We were able to make it work, even with our dog-reactive dog, though. Recommend campsite 48 as it seemed to be one of the most private ones. The beach was lovely and not at all crowded."

    3. Larrabee State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Bellingham, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 676-2093

    "Larrabee State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located on Samish Bay, six miles (10 km) south of the city of Bellingham, Washington."

    "It's only a few miles from town, so you could head in there for a day away from the forest/beach, or you could hike one of the many trails leading to scenic views."

    4. Washington Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Anacortes, WA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 293-1918

    $30 - $37 / night

    "Washington Park is a nice clean park with 3 loops. 1 loop for non hookups. Most of these sites are on the outside of the campground and provide good privacy."

    "Great medium size campground surrounded by saltwater, short trails, and grassy picnic areas. Great views of islands and sunsets. Boat launch with large paid parking area."

    5. Thousand Trails La Conner

    11 Reviews
    La Conner, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Bathrooms are kept clean, mini golf is fun, and the walks to “Lone Tree” at sunset are amazing. The hosts are ALWAYS so friendly!"

    "Beautiful location and campground but confusing to find your way around inside"

    6. La Conner RV

    8 Reviews
    La Conner, WA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 466-3558

    "A Thousand Trails facility. Not all services are available at each site. Wonderful setting with either woods or water views. 

    A quiet place to get away from it all. "

    "Great campground this was hands down one of our favorite thousand trails in Washington you will enjoy this campground Great location great campground would go back"

    7. North Whidbey RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Oak Harbor, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 675-9597

    "We had stopped in for a night on the way from Anacortes to OP Nat’l Park in order to check out Deception Pass and wish we had time for another night or two. Great park, super clean and well run."

    "We were leery of bringing our trailer onto the ferry for the first time, so we took the driving route via Deception Pass."

    8. Spencer Spit State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Lopez Island, WA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 468-2251

    "Like all of the sites in the Washington Marine Island state park system, this spot has toilets and well maintained sites."

    "The majority of the campsites are up a steep hill away from the water and the precious few sites along the water fill up fast (like 6 months in advance)."

    9. Midway Campground — Moran State Park

    15 Reviews
    Olga, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 376-2326

    $12 - $45 / night

    "I was able to snag one of the amazing sites on the lake. It sits down from the road and an embankment so there is a level of privacy from the road, but not your neighboring sites."

    "It’s right above the main road and a freshwater lake. It’s pretty steep, sprained my ankle right before the trip. They were very helpful at the entrance and gave me a lower site."

    10. La Conner Marina RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    La Conner, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 466-3118

    "Nice location conveniently located near the Marina, close to everything.

    Premium sites are double wide and have a spot to park your RV AND Vehicle. Discount for Good Sam Club members."

    "Easy short walk to town."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Anacortes, WA

1211 Reviews of 206 Anacortes Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2022

    North Whidbey RV Park

    Great Base Camp

    We had stopped in for a night on the way from Anacortes to OP Nat’l Park in order to check out Deception Pass and wish we had time for another night or two. Great park, super clean and well run.

  • Courtney P.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Southend Campground — Moran State Park

    What a GEM!!

    Even though I grew up on Orcas Island, Moran State Park remains to be my favorite state park in Washington.

    It offers so many different things from miles of hiking trails to swimming holes, cliffs to jump from, fishing, boating spectacular views and so much more!

    There are three loops you can choose from; North End, Midway, and South End. Every loop is well kept, and has its own perks. My favorite is the South End due to all of the sites being on the lake with private water access! But you truly can do no wrong with whatever site you end up with!

    If you have a chance to explore Morans beauty, I highly recommend you do so.

    Do remember before booking a site that there is an hour long ferry ride to Orcas from Anacortes. You will need reservations in the summer. The camp ground is about 40 minutes drive time from the ferry. No worries though, plenty of sites to see along the way.

  • s
    Jun. 22, 2018

    Swift Creek Campground

    PNW awesome

    it’s great access to the northern cascades. first time staying there and I have been camping in Washington since I was born

    it has great access to some really good trails the scenery is beautiful.

  • M
    Oct. 26, 2021

    The Cedars RV Resort

    Beautiful

    Everyone’s so nice, good dog park, pool, and friendly staff. Little mini mart on site.

  • w
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Burlington-Anacortes KOA

    Oversell on Amenities

    The campground itself is very clean, you can tell the owners take pride it in. The showers are warm, not as hot as I’d like but very very nice! The dog park is gravel, so that was a bummer. The hot tub, indoor pool, and and gym are closed for the season. Not sure how those are seasonal. Overall it’s clean and quiet.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Evergreen Coho SKP Park

    For Escapee members only

    Wonderful RV park for long term Escapee-ers or members just passing through. We stopped here for a night, arriving on the weekend with no prior reservations or contact with them. They make it easy for you to self register when they're closed on weekends, just go up to the office and take one of their welcome packets. 

    We stayed in a dry camp site for only $7.50, and paid $5 for the dump (dump is only for members as well). FHU sites are around $33 depending on in-season/off-season, but I don't know how we would have figured out which sites were available. There are so many activities and amenities here for the long termers (I believe it's a 55+ park), I couldn't even list them all. 

    Showers and laundry were clean and efficient. There's a dog park and a dog walking path (there are signs everywhere about not letting your dog pee or poo on their nice plants). Cell service was good and they have good wifi as well. This would definitely be a spot we'd stop at again when we're in the area next.

  • J C.
    Aug. 20, 2023

    Thousand Trails Birch Bay

    Awful, we left upon arrival

    Won't let me give zero stars. So I donated$200 plus, and stayed long enough to drive phase 1 and phase 2 loops, and then left and drove 1 hour and 1/2 home. RED FLAG: First, they take reservations but do not reserve a spot for you; rv spots are first come first serve. RED FLAG: No specific photos of RV SITES on website. All roads are gravel. Phase 1 are all straight back in and not angled. You literally butt against the rv directly behind with maybe 12 inches separating you. The slidouts were literally inches away from neighbors. The only thing green were the weeds around the power and water poles. Phase 1 was bascially a refugee camp. The rv pads were weeds, grass, and some gravel. This area is not maintained at all. Phase two was full, with no trees. Grass dead. Nothing green except weeds. Sites were big and wide. It's was dreary and sad. There were two other RV'S circling and appeared to as shocked as us. I've seen better dog parks. I called my friend who wanted a review after our stay as he had a reservation in September. Needless to say he cancelled his reservation. The beach is not walking distance I would never consider this park ever and plan on leaving this review anywhere I can. The photos in other reviews here look nothing like what I saw today.

  • M
    Sep. 27, 2016

    Heart O' the Hills Campground — Olympic National Park

    great location

    We have stayed here many times. This campground has everything you need for a nice getaway. The sites are somewhat private, the bathrooms are sufficient, and there are trails to explore close by. The campground IS in the National Park, so make sure you have your Access Park Pass or you must pay the entrance fee to the park. Also keep in mind that National Park rules apply to dogs. So you will want to keep your pet leashed at all times, or risk a hefty fine.

  • Dani H.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Riverfront RV Park

    Urban Camping At Its Best

    Great spot for an Overnighter on the road through quaint Sedro-Woolley WA, this spot contains amenities for all, along with RV parking and a handful of tent lots. If you care to go swimming it has easy access directly to the lake with a primitive boat launch meant for smaller, canoe-like, vessels. Clean Restrooms, no showers, but they have a stage and performances during the summer months and two Parks, meant for all ages! Surrounding areas to explore include a Dog Park just across the way, and a spooky hike among abandoned buildings which were once part of Northern State Mental facility. Be sure to take in the Train display at the Town’s enterance and have a great trip!


Guide to Anacortes

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Anacortes, Washington, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Anacortes

Tips for camping with dogs near Anacortes

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Fort Worden Historical State Park to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Bay View State Park Campground, as some areas may not have easy access to fresh water.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog to maintain the beauty of Moran State Park and keep the environment enjoyable for everyone.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities offered

  • Cliffside RV Park - Military features well-maintained facilities and beautiful flower gardens, making it a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Lakedale Resort, families can enjoy various activities while their pets relax in the spacious outdoor areas.
  • Thousand Trails La Conner provides a serene setting with nature trails, perfect for leisurely walks with your dog.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Anacortes, WA is Deception Pass State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 109 reviews.

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