Dog-Friendly Campgrounds for a Fun Weekend Getaway

Anastasia State Park is a lovely 1,600-acre state park on Florida's gorgeous Anastasia Island, located just across Matanzas Bay from downtown St. Augustine. The Atlantic Ocean shoreline park is known for its diverse native wildlife within its gorgeous tidal salt marsh, marine and upland hammock, and protected beachfront habitat areas. Significant archaeological remains are preserved at the park, including the National Register of Historic Places-listed Old Spanish Coquina Quarries, which were used to construct St. Augustine's Castillo de San Marcos. Visitors can enjoy delightful opportunities for outdoor recreational activities throughout the year, including chances for swimming, kayaking, sailboarding, hiking, and surfing. 139 dog-friendly visitor campsites can be rented for overnight stay, accommodating tents, trailers, and RVs up to 40 feet.

300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32080, Phone: 904-461-2033

Black Rock Campground is a gorgeous Yucca Valley campground located within spectacular Joshua Tree National Park, nestled within one of the nation's densest Joshua tree forests. The campground is named for its historical graphite deposits, which were mined by area indigenous groups and settlers during the 17th century. It is one of four campgrounds located within the national park, open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis between mid-June and August. High-elevation campsites shield visitors from high summer desert temperatures, set at an elevation of more than 4,000 feet above sea level. 100 individual campsites are offered at the campground, welcoming two-legged and four-legged campers alike.

9678 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, Phone: 760-367-3001

Campfire Lodgings offer delightful overnight accommodation opportunities on beautiful Goldview Knob, located just 10 minutes north of the city of Asheville, North Carolina. The 100-acre campground area is home to a plethora of lodging opportunities, ranging from RV and tent campsites to fully-furnished rental cabins and yurts. All campsites are located at an elevation of 2,478 feet above sea level, showcasing spectacular mountain views. Wilderness recreation areas abound, ranging from a 4.5-mile trail system to a catch-and-release fishing pond with mountain views. All visitors can access the campground's lovely bathhouses, which offer ADA-accessible private showers and restrooms. Pets are welcome in the campground's overnight RV and tent sites with proof of recent rabies vaccinations.

116 Appalachian Village Road, Asheville, NC 28804, Phone: 828-658-8012

Needles Campground is a charming overnight campsite located within the southern area of Canyonlands National Park (youtube), just an hour and a half from the cities of Monticello and Moab. The campground is set at an elevation of nearly 5,000 feet, offering individual and group campsites for advance rental throughout the year. Pets are welcome at the resort throughout the year, making it a great choice for travelers coming with dogs. RV and tent campsites offer access to flush toilets and drinking water, with picnic tables and fire rings offered at each site. Three group campsites are also offered in self-contained campground areas. Visitors can make use of lovely amenities throughout the year, including a heated outdoor pool, a horseshoe pit, and a children's playground.

555 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-6848

Colonial Woods Family Camping is a splendid campground in Pennsylvaina's gorgeous Lehigh Valley, located in Bucks County in the city of Upper Black Eddy. The campground is located within one of the state's most scenic regions, home to a plethora of family-friendly outdoor recreational areas. Visitors can select from RV or tent campsites, some of which offer full electric, water, and sewer hookups. All guests can make use of the campground's coin-operated laundry rooms, camp store, and modern restrooms or hook up to the campground's complimentary wireless internet service. Pets are permitted within private campsite units on leashes, but not within common areas. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of campground activities throughout the year, including chances for fishing, volleyball, tennis, and basketball.

545 Lonely Cottage Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972, Phone: 610-847-5808

Crater Lake National Park is a stunning Cascade Mountains national park anchored around the mountain lake of the same name, formed within the collapsed caldera of dormant volcanic mountain Mount Mazama. The lovely southern Oregon national park is home to spectacular natural wonders like the Wizard Island cinder code and the spectacular Rim Drive scenic drive, which offers unparalleled views of the region's volcanic national wonders. The lake itself is North America's second-deepest lake, reaching depths of nearly 2,000 feet at its deepest point and offering excellent opportunities for swimming and boating. Two campgrounds are offered throughout the park, taking reservations for overnight RV and tent camping throughout the year. All campsites allow pets on leashes of up to six feet.

PO Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604, Phone: 541-594-3000

Curecanti National Recreation Area is a gorgeous unit of the National Park Service, located along the banks of the Gunnison River in western Colorado near the city of Gunnison. The recreation area is set along a series of three manmade reservoirs that offer some of the Rocky Mountains' best opportunities for trout and salmon fishing. Swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities are offered at the recreation area throughout the year, which is also a popular sport for hiking and birdwatching along its shoreline areas. Two marinas are available for visitor use, along with two traditional and group campgrounds that are open to visitors traveling with pets. Several campsites can accommodate RVs, including the Elk Creek Campground, which offers electrical hookup sites. Boat-in sites are available for free on the southern shores of the Iola and Cebolla Basins.

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230, Phone: 970-641-2337

Death Valley National Park is one of the United States' most beautiful natural wonders, straddling the border between California and Nevada. The park protects landmarks like Titus Canyon, which showcases colorful rock formations and the remains of a pioneer-era ghost town, and the salt flats of Badwater Basin, the lowest elevation point in North America, which sits at an elevation of 282 feet below sea level. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve, home to stunning nature trails and beautiful designated wilderness areas. Overnight camping is permitted at nine campground areas throughout the park, some of which permit well-behaved pets on leashes. A beautiful private resort is operated at the Oasis at Death Valley (video), showcasing inn and ranch-style accommodations.

Devil's Lake State Park is Wisconsin's largest state park, located within eastern Sauk County just south of the city of Baraboo. The park is a frequent outdoor recreational destination for visitors traveling to the lively Wisconsin Dells, located within the state's Baraboo Range. It receives more than three million annual visitors and has been designated as one of the Nature Conservancy's Last Great Places, protecting its unique natural terrain. Visitors can explore the park's preserved indigenous mounds, hike along its ADA-accessible hiking trails, or peruse historical exhibits at its visitor center and nature center. Three park campgrounds offer over 400 RV and tent campsites that can accommodate pets, offering lovely amenities such as a sledding hill.

S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, Phone: 608-356-8301