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1. Go swimming in Anastasia State Park, FL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Pitch a tent at the Black Rock Campground, Yucca Valley, CA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Explore the trail system near Campfire Lodgings near Asheville

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4. Visit famous Needles Campground

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5. Enjoy the scenery at Colonial Woods Family Camping

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6. Camp at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

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7. Go boating in Curecanti National Recreation Area

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8. Explore the landmarks in Death Valley National Park

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9. Hike and camp in Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin

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10. Park your RV near the beach at Emma Wood State Beach

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11. Rent a yurt at Fallen Leaf Campground, Lake Tahoe

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12. Take your dog to the Blue Ridge Mountains to Four Paws Kingdom Campground

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13. Camp at Fremont Campground, Santa Barbara

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14. Book a pet-friendly tent campsite at Gone Creek Campground

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15. Enjoy grilling with your family at Linville Falls Campground

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16. Head to Loft Mountain Campground, Shenandoah Valley

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17. Visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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18. Explore around the Rifrafters Campground, West Virginia

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19. Visit Sagadahoc Bay Campground, Maine

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20. Camp near the beach at Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Maine

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21. Discover beautiful trees in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

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22. Head to Serrano Campground, San Bernardino Mountains

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23. Book a pet-friendly spot at the Wakeda Campground, NH

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24. Visit Watchman Campground, Utah

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Travelers looking to hit the road and explore with their canine companions often have a harder time securing overnight accommodations, as many hotels and campgrounds do not permit pets onsite. These campsites across the United States are some of the nation's most popular pet-friendly campgrounds, located within easy walking or driving distance of gorgeous national parks, beachfront towns, and family-friendly outdoor recreational areas. Some campgrounds offer special amenities for dog owners, including fenced-in dog parks and RV sites, dog grooming stations, and pet-friendly hiking trails.

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