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Dog-Friendly Camping near Maple Falls, WA

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    Silver Lake Park accommodates pets at tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with full hookups and picnic tables throughout the grounds. Oostema Farmstead welcomes dogs at their spacious camping area where sites aren't stacked on top of each other, giving pets room to explore within leash restrictions. Mt. Baker Lodging offers multiple pet-friendly cabin options in the Glacier Springs area, each featuring modern amenities like hot tubs and WiFi while still allowing dogs. The Lynden-Bellingham KOA provides designated pet areas including a gravel dog park, though some campers note it's not ideal for all dogs. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on 6-foot leashes at all times, with waste stations available at larger establishments. Sites fill quickly during summer months, especially those with premium pet amenities.

    Trails near Colonial Creek campgrounds offer excellent dog walking opportunities with access to water for swimming dogs. Silver Lake County Park provides lakefront access where pets can cool off during summer camping trips. The nearby Mt. Baker area features numerous pet-friendly hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. Campers report that sites backing to forest areas provide better experiences for nervous dogs, with Lower Loop site 92 at Deception Pass particularly noted for accommodating anxious pets. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. Winter cabin rentals through Mt. Baker Lodging maintain their pet-friendly policies year-round, making them suitable for all-season camping with dogs. Veterinary services are available in Bellingham, approximately 30 minutes from most Maple Falls area campgrounds.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Maple Falls (170)

      1. Silver Lake Park

      4.9(8)4mi from Maple FallsRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "It's very well maintained--I noticed the maintenance crew and park staff were always cleaning, mowing, and doing whatever tasks around the campground on a daily basis."

      "Its located right next to the lake, there are spots for tent camping as well as RV camping and for years we book an RV site but pitch our tents there because you can fit 3 tents on one site."

      from $19 - $32 / night

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      2. Lynden/Bellingham KOA

      4.1(18)15mi from Maple FallsRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lynden KOA was the perfect nearby campground. Tent sites in the back are rather dusty (no grass)… but then again we’re camping so who cares. Grassy sites are around the pond and book up quickly."

      "Lots of places to walk my dogs."

      from $60 - $120 / night

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      3. Douglas Fir Campground

      3.9(7)9mi from Maple Falls29 sitesRVs, Tents

      "I really enjoyed staying this site as we were located right next to the rushing river. Lots of trees and shade. Stayed at site #5 which was nice and large, BUT very close to site #7 ..."

      "Can hear the sound of the River, easy access to trailhead."

      from $32 - $80 / night

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      4. Oostema Farmstead

      5.0(8)14mi from Maple Falls5 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Lisa gave us a tour and let our children pet/feed the cows, goat, and pig. The kids loved it!!"

      "It is located on a working farm. There were chickens, cows, calves, a heron (I think it was nesting near the driveway), a raspberry field, a garden and even a cat wandering around. "

      from $35 - $65 / night

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      5. Larrabee State Park Campground

      3.9(41)25mi from Maple Falls99 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $12 - $70 / night

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      6. Glacier Springs Cabin #42 - Mt. Baker Lodging

      5.0(1)2mi from Maple Falls1 siteCabins

      "With cozy beds and all the amenities you need, this is the perfect place to get away from it all. Enjoy your experience with them and leave a review!"

      from $399 - $739 / night

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      7. Glacier Springs Cabin #39 - Mt. Baker Lodging

      5.0(1)2mi from Maple Falls1 siteCabins

      from $319 - $399 / night

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      8. Silver Lake Valley Sanctuary Camp

      5.0(1)3mi from Maple Falls7 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $50 - $150 / night

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      9. Silver Lake County Park

      5.0(1)4mi from Maple FallsRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice really big lake with plenty of fish! Nice little park for the kiddos , trail's nice camp sites! I have tent camped and trailer camped"

      10. Mt. Baker Lodging Cabin #7 - Lakefront, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fireplace, Wifi, Pets Ok, Sleeps-8!

      5.0(1)4mi from Maple Falls1 siteCabins

      from $419 - $879 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Maple Falls, WA

    926 Reviews of 170 Maple Falls Campgrounds


    • 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.

    • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 12, 2025

      Silver Lake Park

      Silver Lake Park - Maple Creek Campground

      I'm really impressed by this campground! County campgrounds can be hit or miss, but this one was great! It's very well maintained--I noticed the maintenance crew and park staff were always cleaning, mowing, and doing whatever tasks around the campground on a daily basis. There was enough trees and shrubs between sites so it didn't feel like you're on top of one another. Restrooms and showers were clean. Cell service was very spotty, but present. A bit better with a phone booster. Stayed 6 nights. There's a laundromat in Maple Falls if needed (although it's quite expensive!) North Fork Brewery a few miles south of town has delicious pizza. This campground is about an hour away from Heather Meadows/Artist Point, so it is a bit of a drive if you're doing any hiking that way. Would stay again.

    • Izabell R.
      Oct. 27, 2025

      Riverfront RV Park

      Good!

      Good little RV park, within walking distance of a dog park, children's park and public bathrooms which is nice. Only downside is that there is not septic at the spots which for $40 a night I would think that they would, but the water is clean and overall the whole lot is nicely kept up with and clean.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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!

    • Chelsea B.
      Sep. 23, 2021

      Bellingham RV Park

      Noisy and off-putting

      The service… At first, over the phone, the worker here seemed very nice but upon arrival, this campground was very off-putting. I’m not a big fan of anyone walking into my campsite even if they think they are being helpful. But this worker followed us into the site and immediately told us our rig was too far forward… we hadn’t even cut the truck off yet. And proceeded to talk to us while we were just trying to get settled. Just really weird vibes.

      About this site itself…. TIGHT. No room on either side. No privacy. No place for pets to go even though it advertises that there is a pet area. This morning, after walking to the back of the campground where the worker told us we could take our dog when we checked in, he told us that we couldn’t let our dog walk in that grassy area. We were like, there is literally nowhere else to take the dog. It’s entirely surrounded by business and the airport.

      We kept to ourselves and got a refund for the final booked night so we could just leave. The worker was really not thrilled about that request and was pretty rude about it.

      The only reason we give it two stars is for the location. You can’t get any closer to Bellingham which is absolutely awesome.

    • p
      Aug. 19, 2020

      Riverfront RV Park

      Off the beaten tracks

      Affordable stay  $25 @7/2020.    Closing at end of month for renovations.   

      Well kept large quiet park.  Great dg waking areas; including a dog park.  Some sites with trees for shade.   Hookups work.   Free city dump station within a mile; easy to access.  2 clean bathrooms; no shower.  Manager on site.   Gate locked by 10pm.   Access through older well kept neighborhoods.   Grocery store on main road.  Lorenzo-s was closed due to COVID; we ate their 10 years ago; mighty good rellanoes.   Gave it 4 as one toilet with very slow flush!   Perhaps renovations will solve that problem.  Perhaps showers will be included; they could charge more.


    Guide to Maple Falls

    Maple Falls sits at the northern edge of Washington's Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet above sea level. This area experiences mild summers with average temperatures in the 70s and colder winters with significant snowfall. Camping options cluster around Silver Lake, with additional sites available along Highway 542 heading toward Mount Baker.

    What to do

    Fishing at Silver Lake: Silver Lake Park provides excellent fishing opportunities with boat rentals available at the dock. "The lake is great for fishing, boats you can rent, life jackets you can borrow... it's all great. My family goes every year," notes Alexander M. from Silver Lake Park.

    Riverside hiking: Douglas Fir Campground offers trails connecting to the Nooksack River. "A sweet trail at the far end of the loop takes you under the road and through a forest along the river," shares Catherine S., who appreciated the natural setting at Douglas Fir Campground.

    Mount Baker access: Use campgrounds as a base for exploring Mount Baker trails. "This is a great site. Great spot right by a river. Awesome hiking trails all around but stop and get food before you get to Glacier because there is nothing around and no Mobile service," advises Brian M.

    What campers like

    River sounds: Campers appreciate the white noise created by the nearby Nooksack River. "The Nooksack river provides a beautiful white noise generator that gives you additional sound privacy from your neighbors," explains Richard C. from Douglas Fir Campground.

    Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain excellent bathroom and shower facilities. "The cleanest restrooms and showers that I have ever experienced camping. We have been here three times now," reports Patrick J. at Silver Lake Park.

    Farm experiences: Oostema Farmstead offers unique agricultural interactions. "Lisa gave us a tour and let our children pet/feed the cows, goat, and pig. The kids loved it!" Christina B. shares about her stay at Oostema Farmstead.

    What you should know

    Seasonal crowding: Summer months see high visitor numbers at most campgrounds. "We got lucky to find a site open during COVID camping craze," mentions Esther Y. about Douglas Fir Campground, highlighting the need to book early.

    Train noise: Campgrounds near Bellingham may experience train disturbances. "Lovely area and views. We visited in the winter, so it was quiet. Downside was the trains barreling through all night. Could barely sleep with earplugs," warns Daryl N. about Larrabee State Park.

    Limited services: Some areas have minimal amenities and poor cell coverage. "Stop and get food before you get to Glacier because there is nothing around and no Mobile service," advises Brian M., emphasizing the need to prepare before arrival.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. "Very nice campground, and very clean restrooms! And has a family restroom/shower room which makes it very nice!" notes Johnny W. about Silver Lake Park.

    Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with recreational options. "Great grounds for kids to play, lots of fields, and creeks to explore, and perfect for family bike riding or skate boarding," recommends Amber M. from Silver Lake Park.

    Farm animal interactions: Consider agricultural stays for educational opportunities. "Lisa gave us a tour and let our children pet/feed the cows, goat, and pig. The kids loved it!" shares Christina B. about Oostema Farmstead.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven spots requiring adjustments. "Site 11 for the trailer was barely 26' deep and the angle to back in was opposite what it needed to be. There was no room left to park the truck," cautions Bill T. about Douglas Fir Campground.

    Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer complete RV services. "We were in site 6 for 4 days in early September. Most of the campsites are nice and grassy with trees, but fairly close together. Ours was gravel and apart from the others, but did not have a sewer hookup," explains Ray & Terri F. from Oostema Farmstead.

    Winter RV access: Mt. Baker Lodging provides pet-friendly cabins year-round when RV camping becomes difficult. "This place has it all, including a hot tub for you to relax in after a day of exploring. With cozy beds and all the amenities you need, this is the perfect place to get away from it all," notes Ashley F. from Mt. Baker Lodging.

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