Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ripley, WV
Statts Mills Campground accepts pets at all sites with water and electric hookups on O'brien Lake. Campers can bring dogs of any size without additional fees, with all sites providing picnic tables and electric service. Sites have direct access to the boat launch and fishing areas where many campers bring their dogs for recreation. Several pet-friendly accommodations exist within 30 minutes of Ripley, including Forked Run State Park Campground and Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds which both welcome pets. The campground grounds at Statts Mills appear neglected according to recent visitors, with broken picnic tables and inconsistent electricity at some sites.
Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds offers lakefront pet-friendly sites with full hookups approximately 20 minutes south of Ripley. Dogs can accompany campers along the peaceful walking paths surrounding the property's lake where catch-and-release fishing is permitted. The campground features exceptionally long pull-through sites that provide ample space for dogs to remain leashed near RVs and tents. Most pets can be exercised around the well-maintained grounds where the grass is beautifully cut. Campers should note the strong chlorine odor in the water system which may affect pets' drinking water. Local wildlife including resident swans provide interesting viewing for both people and leashed pets, though the campground primarily serves an older demographic with few children present during typical stays.
