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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
