The Dyrt, the leading app for camping availability, photos, and reviews, has announced its Top 9 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in the U.S. for 2024. According to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report, more than half of campers (53.7%) brought their dogs along in 2023, highlighting the growing trend of pet-friendly travel.
The report also found that 46.8% of campers primarily use RVs, a perfect fit for traveling with pets. Consequently, five of the top nine campgrounds cater mainly to RVs, combining home comforts with the joy of having pets nearby.
Topping the list is 4 Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Known for its dog-centric amenities, this campground bans anyone under 18 to ensure a peaceful experience for pets. Set on nine acres, some campsites even offer fenced-in yards for off-leash play.
Sarah Smith, founder of The Dyrt, remarked, “People love camping for a lot of the same reasons that dogs love camping. When we take Brandy (aka The Dyrt Dog) camping with us, I know she’s having as much fun as we are.”
The top nine dog-friendly campgrounds were selected using AI to analyze The Dyrt’s vast collection of user-generated reviews, photos, and tips. The campgrounds were chosen based on their reviews, accommodations, and dog-friendly amenities.
Top 9 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in 2024:
- 4 Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat — North Carolina: A canine paradise.
- Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground — Idaho: An off-leash island.
- Lake George RV Park — New York: Featuring a Bark Park.
- Alum Creek State Park — Ohio: Offers fenced-in fields for dogs.
- Tahoe Valley Campground — California: Ideal for dogs and their owners.
- Campground at James Island County Park — South Carolina: 643 acres to explore.
- Chatfield State Park — Colorado: Home to a 69-acre fenced-in dog park.
- First Landing State Park — Virginia: Offers 20 miles of trails and a beach.
- Santa Fe Skies RV Park — New Mexico: Trails, a dog park, and mountain views.
The Dyrt’s awards season concluded with the Top 9 for K-9s, following The Glampys and other regional and national camping awards. The list celebrates campgrounds that go beyond being merely dog-friendly to actively welcoming pets, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both campers and their four-legged friends.
The Dyrt is the premier camping resource with millions of reviews, photos, and tips for various camping sites, including RV sites, cabins, glamping, and tent camping locations across the U.S. The app offers comprehensive search and booking capabilities, with The Dyrt PRO providing enhanced features such as reservations at sold-out campgrounds, advanced maps, and camping discounts.
For more information, visit thedyrt.com.
Source: Top 9 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in 2024, According to The Dyrt
