5 Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds Near Boston

Near Boston and looking for a place to camp? We’ve put together a list of some of the most dog-friendly campgrounds in the area. Whether you’re in the mood for roughing it or something more luxurious, we’ve got you covered. Click the map below for more information on each location, and scroll down to read about the best the Boston area has to offer in dog-friendly camping.

Advertising

5 Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds Near Boston

Appalachian Mountain Club’s Ponkapoag Camp
Boston Minuteman Campground
Wompatuck State Park
Winter Island
Harold Parker State Forest Campground

1. Appalachian Mountain Club’s Ponkapoag Camp

#currentmood #currentsituation

A post shared by Flameworking & Carpentry (@benzoil710) on Sep 2, 2015 at 5:51am PDT

Ponkapoag camp is mostly cabins (dog-friendly), with a very limited number of tent camping sites; from here, you can explore the 8,500 acre Blue Hills Reservation on a variety of hiking trails
dogs are welcome at Ponkapoag if they are well-behaved and come with proof of rabies vaccination
visit the camp’s website for more information, and to make a reservation

2. Boston Minuteman Campground

The trick to traveling well is to pack light but still bring enough from home to settle in like you own the place. #traveldog #dog #campingwithdogs #roadtrip #tent #travel

A post shared by Kira Palmer (@kira_palmer) on Jul 23, 2017 at 5:10pm PDT

located near Boston, this campground is ideal for tent and RV camping, with plenty of amenities
leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome, but must come with proof of immunization
visit the campground website to make a reservation

3. Wompatuck State Park

#cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #cavalierofinstagram #hikingwithdogs #dogswimming #wompatuckstatepark

A post shared by Emily Barclay (@barclay_emily) on Jul 30, 2017 at 3:52pm PDT

this large campground, with sites for tent and RV camping, is a popular destination for hiking, biking, fishing, and other seasonal activities in winter months
leashed dogs are welcome
visit this website for more information, and to make a reservation

4. Winter Island

I think Ueli likes the ocean breeze. What do you think? 😏 #lighthouse #newenglandscenes #fortpickeringlight ••• This is Fort Pickering Light, also know as Winter Island Light located near Salem, Massachusetts. It was built in 1871. It’s not very far from us, but for some reason we never paid a visit until today. I really love how New England is full of destinations — even after living here for many years, there’s still so much to see.

A post shared by Ueli (@ueliboy) on Feb 19, 2018 at 5:46pm PST

Winter Island is a popular destination for boating, with camping sites for tents and RVs
an ideal place to camp before or after exploring historic Salem
visit this website for information on how to make a reservation

5. Harold Parker State Forest Campground

Took the little nugget for a small adventure today! #dogsofinstgram #newengland #fall2017 #haroldparkerstateforest #mylittlenugget

A post shared by Allyson Hoyt (@allychino) on Oct 21, 2017 at 3:54pm PDT

located just 20 miles north of Boston, this beautiful wooded campground is ideal for tent camping
leashed dogs are welcome, and can help you explore a variety of nearby trails
visit the park website for more information, and to make a reservation

We hope you and your pet have an awesome trip! But if you’re too busy to take your dog on a getaway, Rover is here to help. Our dog-walkers in the Boston area can get your dog out for some much needed nature time.