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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ilwaco, WA

945 Reviews

Cape Disappointment State Park Campground's proximity to both the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean creates excellent beach walking opportunities for dogs. Pet owners appreciate the park's well-maintained campsites with options for tent, RV, cabin, and yurt camping. The campground features hot showers, clean restrooms, and numerous hiking trails where leashed pets can explore. Wildlife is abundant, with raccoons frequently visiting campsites, requiring proper food storage. The park enforces standard pet policies including leash requirements and waste cleanup, with no breed restrictions noted. Sites in loop A provide direct beach access where many visitors enjoy walking their dogs along the shoreline.

Trails throughout Cape Disappointment offer varied terrain for dogs and their owners, from beach walks to forest paths leading to scenic viewpoints and lighthouses. The wildlife presence means dogs should remain secured at campsites and on trails. Nearby Long Beach provides additional pet-friendly outdoor space via a paved trail accessible by bicycle from the campground. Several other pet-welcoming options exist in the area, including Wallicut River RV Resort and The Lamp Camp in Long Beach, both offering full hookups for RV campers with pets. During peak season, advance reservations are strongly recommended as the campground's nearly 200 sites frequently book completely full, particularly those with proximity to beach access points.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ilwaco, Washington (105)

    1. Fort Stevens State Park Campground

    155 Reviews
    Hammond, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 861-3170

    $11 - $120 / night

    "The trails around it were fun and led from the camp right up to the beach by the old ship wreck. My kids ages 2-14 always had something to do and we brought our bikes."

    "We camped farther away from the beach and enjoyed the wooded site with excellent privacy. The restrooms and showers are clean, although there is no heat in shower areas."

    2. Cape Disappointment State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Ilwaco, WA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (360) 642-3078

    $40 / night

    "Once we got near Ilwaco, we followed the state park signs to the campground(CG)."

    "There is so much to do here with miles upon miles worth of hiking trails to explore! It's also pet friendly so bring your pup and explore a true gem of the Pacific northwest!"

    3. Astoria-Warrenton-Seaside KOA

    45 Reviews
    Hammond, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 861-2606

    $45 / night

    "Very family and pet friendly. Staff was wonderful with great attitudes. My only negative was that the free WiFi did not work and our site was not mowed. We would return for sure."

    "Just across from the state park where you can take beach walks and enjoy sunsets. Clean and spacious showers and bathrooms."

    4. The Lamp Camp

    15 Reviews
    Loomis, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 777-3949

    $60 - $67 / night

    "Dog friendly. Beach access. Super friendly hosts. No beach view. Sites need to be re-sized, nobody wants fire pits under their awning."

    "Nice quiet place and easy access to the beach. We will definitely be back!"

    5. Thousand Trails Long Beach

    11 Reviews
    Ilwaco, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The location is perfect, with an easy walk to the beach, making it ideal for those who love the ocean."

    "odd numbers site have hook ups on the right , even have hook ups on the left. ( drivers side) very clean, friendly and fun place to stay. lots of amenities, pool, hot tub, horseshoes, and walking distance"

    6. Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

    16 Reviews
    Naselle, WA
    14 miles
    Website

    "There are several spots off the road around these radio tower stations and it is quite secluded. We didn't see any other person the whole time we were there."

    "There's basically zero traffic on the dirt road near the campsite. A lot of the trees around seem to be new growth. Great view of the stars at night!"

    7. Wallicut River RV Resort & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Ilwaco, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 642-3292

    $33 - $70 / night

    "This is a good private campground just off Hyway 101 near Long Beach WA, the placement of the campground give a short drive to Long Beach or Astoria, OR both locations are loads of fun."

    "Didn’t have a chance to stay but driving by the park looked nice. Big plots with open grass. Saw a few tents and some RVs."

    8. Pacific Holiday RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Long Beach, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 642-2770

    "It’s .30 miles from a beautiful clean unspoiled beach by way of a path that’s a beautiful walk. Suddenly you climb a small incline and there’s the Pacific in all its glory."

    "They are out friendly with great access to the beach."

    9. RV Park At The Bridge

    5 Reviews
    Chinook, WA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 595-8303

    $45 - $65 / night

    "It’s mainly an RV park but there are 3 great tent spots in the back next to a cute stream/forested area."

    "Pretty well situated. Only downside is the highway nice"

    10. Cedar to Surf Campground

    6 Reviews
    Loomis, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 214-4006

    "Not sure what that was about or if it’s for sale, but they were baking when we walked in to the office and it smelled great. The walk to the beach was a pleasant roughly 0.25 mile one."

    "Short walk to the beautiful ocean. Friendly hosts."

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  • Jeffrey Y.
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Thousand Trails Long Beach

    Nice campground with beach access

    The location is perfect, with an easy walk to the beach, making it ideal for those who love the ocean.

    The campground offers a variety of amenities, including a pool and hot tub, which are perfect for relaxing after a day of activities. For pet owners, there's a convenient dog park where dogs can run and play.

    The RV sites nice, but not very spacious. It is super nice that full hook-ups are standard. Tent sites are also available and offer a comfortable camping experience.

  • Marjorie W.
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

    Busy

    We liked the location and the access to the beaches, however it was very crowded. We have dogs, but walking them was a bit difficult. There were so many pets and people it was hard to enjoy our walks.

  • Derek & Alex W.
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Thousand Trails Long Beach

    Great location, but kinda cramped

    I'm going to say we had a great time here for our 10-day stay... partially because of the space we got... read on...

    Let's just say... on your way in there may be quite the squabble when parking. The spaces are very tight at 90 degree angles to the road. This requires backing skill level 10! The north side and middle give little room for it, and the south side has an area that at least gives some wiggle room. Check there first if you're not sure of your skill. While doing this everyone seemed very friendly and accommodating. They had to do it too.

    The next thing to look for... EVEN NUMBERED SPOTS! The odd numbered spots all have the sewer on the wrong side requiring a very long sewer hose extension that the hardware store nearby does have. Denis's Ace Hardware! I will say though... good luck finding an even numbered space. This place is busy, they're probably all already taken. It does seem like laziness of the park owners to not do some simple trenching and piping to fix this issue. Either way, get here at check in. The later you come the more likely you'll get the last space available.

    We got lucky and parked at the end by the dog park in an odd spot. The gentleman behind us was in an even spot and had us pull into it when he left the following morning. We barely had to do any backing at all as we just drove through our old spot into his. My opinion on spots... that even numbered one across from the dog park (space 90) is the best and has a good amount of private room due to the tree there.

    Now that setup is complete... the rest of the review...

    The park is a little cramped but in a fantastic location! Just a quick 5 minute walk to the beach. The sunsets are beautiful! The staff were all super friendly as were every single person we met at this park. We met quite a few full timers with great information! I can't describe the facilities much as we didn't use them. Everything looked well kept though. The little dog park was a great place for our Husky and Corgi to be off leash for a bit. Plenty of state parks around and Long Beach and Astoria are cute nearby towns.

  • K
    Jul. 19, 2019

    Bay Center-Willapa Bay KOA

    Great service, basic KOA

    Your basic KOA with the amenities: flush toilets, showers, dog park, gift shop, kids activities, etc. but comes with the price $38/night basic primitive tent camping. No complaints otherwise and very friendly staff.

  • Tamisha S.
    Oct. 1, 2019

    Fort Stevens State Park Campground

    RV-camping

    Loved this State Park! The trails around it were fun and led from the camp right up to the beach by the old ship wreck. My kids ages 2-14 always had something to do and we brought our bikes. The camping sites and RV sites are cheap compared to Utah, Washington and Idaho rates, but they were also very nice! A little close together but nice. You have to book your site months in advance at this place because it fills up fast. So much to do in this area! Close to seaside, the fort Stevens retired military site was free and interesting-with a scavenger hunt and prize at the end for the kids who complete it. Also, close to Astoria which also has many things to do! Loved that it was close enough to drive over the Columbia River to get to Washington to see the light houses!

    Campground info

    174 full-hookup sites (36 pull-through) 302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through) Six tent sites with water nearby 15 yurts (7 pet-friendly) 11 deluxe cabins (5 pet-friendly) Hiker/biker camp Flush toilets and hot showers RV dump station Adult and Youth Bike Rentals 9-hole Columbia Shore Disc Golf Course

  • Allison T.
    Mar. 25, 2018

    Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

    Absolutely beautiful!

    I fell in love with Nehalem Bay State Park. We stayed in a pet friendly yurt and in laws were at a RV spot. The beach was just a short walk over the sand dunes. The walk to Manzanita was a nice and very dog friendly. We also walked around the spit. I highly recommend making the short drive to Kelly’s Marina for fresh crab.

  • Drea M.
    Sep. 18, 2016

    Grayland Beach State Park Campground

    Indeed it's gray and the beach is full of trucks?!!?

    I was really excited about our visit to this part of Washington and the coast but the sad part is that once again there's a lot of families and kids and the beach had people who like to drive trucks on the sand doing donuts nearby.

    There were great huckleberry bushes, but beware of the people who don't pick up after their pets--there was huge piles of dog doo along the shoulder where you walk to the beach trail and by the restroom where people tie dogs up and use the facilities.

    The campsites are often used by people who book several sites at once for huge family gatherings so the bordering bushes that supposedly create some sense of privacy have huge holes in them--so your neighbors can hang out with you whether you want that or not.

    The rangers who man the place are very young and I don't think they excel at cleaning and keeping guests inline with park rules. They dump trash, check people in, check people out, clean fire pits, change the TP and not much more. Their ranger station is so nice, maybe they would rather just stay in there.

    The campground is mostly set back from the beach although the sound of the sea is still heard and that's great if you don't have a noisy loop. The walk to the trail is on a paved road, then the actual walk to the beach is long long long long. Lots of dunes, lots of soft sand and long flat little waves to walk through. You can walk a long the beach for a long time, but once again, weirdos in trucks speed by randomly and this spoils the sense of vastness we came here for.

    I would not go back here again, although the folks who had sites right on the beach and in the yurts looked happy.

  • Gary S.
    Apr. 8, 2023

    Dwell Seaview

    Great spot!

    Great place. Great location. Pet friendly. Friendly staff. Convenient location close to everything. Condo 3 was spacious. Well kept. Clean. Just what we needed. We will definitely be back soon!

  • J
    Aug. 10, 2018

    Thousand Trails Long Beach

    friendly and fun.

    odd numbers site have hook ups on the right , even have hook ups on the left. ( drivers side) very clean, friendly and fun place to stay. lots of amenities, pool, hot tub, horseshoes, and walking distance to ilwaco, seaview and long beach. ladies for fishing and kayaking near by. already planning our next trip..

Guide to Ilwaco

Ilwaco, Washington, offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Fort Stevens State Park Campground

  • This campground features spacious sites and allows pets, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • With numerous hiking trails and beach access, your pet will have plenty of opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the area.
  • The campground is well-maintained and offers amenities like drinking water and sanitary dump stations for a comfortable stay.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Cape Disappointment State Park Campground

  • Located near the beach, this campground provides easy access for walks along the shore with your dog.
  • It features clean facilities, including showers and toilets, ensuring a pleasant experience for both you and your pet.
  • The friendly staff is known for being accommodating to pet owners, making it a welcoming environment for your furry friends.

Tips for camping with dogs near Ilwaco

  • Consider staying at the Thousand Trails Long Beach, which offers a dog park where your pets can run and play freely.
  • Always keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them to maintain the campground's cleanliness and respect fellow campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your dog, especially during hikes or beach outings, to keep them hydrated and energized.

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