The best dog-friendly camping near South Royalton

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In South Royalton, camping with your pet is straightforward—over 2,600 sites let you bring your four-legged friend along. Campsites spread across rolling farmland, shady woods, and tucked-away meadows. You’ll see options for every budget, with some spots as low as $13 a night and an average around $50. Most sites welcome campfires, allow pets, and offer toilets. snow sports, wildlife-watching, and swimming are all on the menu here. Check out Greenbush Farm (310 reviews) for open fields and mountain views, Green Mountain Getaway (261 reviews) for peaceful forest camping, or Woodbury Meadows (258 reviews) for quiet, pond-side pitches. Bring your dog, pack for the season, and enjoy South Royalton’s mix of woods, water, and easygoing, pet-friendly campsites.

97% (6.4K)

Top-rated campgrounds near South Royalton

1. Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat

99%
(339)
35mi from South Royalton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
⛰ 🌲 Drive right to your secluded site and wake to the sound of nature and water in this private retreat, situated squarely on the confluence of 2 rivers. Eventually, once part of a much larger working merino sheep farm owned by the Cobb family in the 1700s-1800’s, part of the land transitioned to a dairy cow farm operation, c.1940. Today, we steward 10 acres specially designed with horses in mind. Adjacent to a 40-acre cornfield on one side and Mt. Cobb on the other, with sweeping views our place overlooks the confluence of the Mad and Winooski Rivers. From here, you can mountain bike or hoof it to access miles of trails and bucolic scenery. Come visit this gateway to the Scenic Mad River Valley! 🌲🏊🐟The Swimming/Fishing/Tenting site ("site 1") is perched directly aside the Mad River and the Sweet Meadow Side site ("site 2") is just a 2-minute walk across the grassy meadow and down the secluded riverside path to our beloved Mad River beach. This is a semi-secluded beach, river's edge, and swimming holes. Swim, tube, fish and relax up or down the river and in the confluence of the Winooski and Mad Rivers.. 👢👓 Get curious about the history of this place by checking out the old abandoned Massey Furgeson hay baler tucked in the woods, the Cobb family cemetery, and more gems from many years gone by. Leave from either site on foot to access a sweet trail that travels along the river, over a private bridge, down a beautiful dirt road and into the forest. 🚴 Our property is located on the CROSS VERMONT TRAIL: "a multi-use path connecting communities, and the natural areas in between - across Vermont!" Check out their website (Cross Vermont Trail Association) for maps, guides, events and outings! Many adventurists also enjoy nearby, mountainous and beloved trails: Camel's Hump, The Long Trail, Mt. Mansfield, Stowe Pinnacle, Smuggler's Notch and more. There are a plethora of shorter, scenic and gentle hikes in our region, "the crossroads and recreation center of Vermont"! We are located just 2 miles from Interstate 89 and we reside on Vermont State Route 100B, allowing ease of access to points North, South, East and West Explore our on-site activity offerings: 🐴 Introduction Session: Get acquainted with our horses, tour the barn, and learn about equine-guided education and grooming. $45 for 1 hour for 1-6 people. 🐴 Horsemanship and Riding Lessons: Learn non-forceful bareback and bit-less leading and mounted techniques step by step. $100/hour or $150/1.5 hours for 1-2 people. 🐴 Family Team Building-Bonding (Most Popular): Enjoy an adventurous, fun, and challenging experience together as a family with exercises and activities facilitated by Lucinda. Non-mounted equine guided education at its best! $250 for 2.5 hours. These rates are discounted for our onsite Hipcampers 🙏🏼 Visit our website for more details: Horses and Pathfinders dot com. We'd love to hear from you! You are welcome to review all the varied, detailed and descriptive reviews and photos from other guests' experiences. This is a working ranch and sometimes equipment is running, but never for more than an hour at a time. Horses are on site and they have full access to this property. If you have an untrained, young or problematic dog, please consider a long lead line and read the dog rules and limits carefully. This is not a deep-woods, wilderness site. Please review the map and note our proximity to the interstate and the route where we reside. ❤️ Many guests, families and couples return here year after year as their destination vacation and getaway. We welcome you to experience what they enjoy so much -- right on site and in this special region, the heart of Vermont. ❤️
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$57
 / night

2. Vermont Homestead

100%
(4)
35mi from South Royalton · 3 sites · Lodging
This off-the-grid homestead sits on a quiet dirt road just outside the quaint village of Chester. Spread across 28 acres, the property features streams and trails to explore. The 8' x 14' Studio, complete with an accessible entry ramp, offers an elevated porch overlooking the garden, Adirondack chairs, an outdoor kitchen with table, grill and two-burner camp stove as well as a fire pit. Guests also have access to an accessible bathroom with a clawfoot tub located in the main house, about 250 feet from the Studio. An outdoor shower attached to the main house is also available. A wood-fired barrel sauna can be reserved for an additional charge. Frank, Julie, and their a very chill black Lab, Skye (who roams off-leash) welcome all visitors, from local to international, LGBTQ+, and those of all abilities. Chester itself offers a small grocery store, convenience store, a great coffee/sandwich shop, wine store, and several restaurants. Hiking trails are available both on the property and in the village, while Okemo Mountain, Mount Ascutney, and Lowell Lake State Park are just 20 minutes away. Manchester and Killington are approximately 45 minutes from the property.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$80
 / night

3. Endless Grove

100%
(108)
41mi from South Royalton · 1 site · Lodging
Endless Grove is an 11 acre property tucked directly between the Endless Brook Trailhead (Slate Valley Trails) and Lake St. Catherine State Park. The property is a mix of mature Hemlock, Pine, and Maple trees overlooking a large clean seasonal pond and meadow. Gravel cyclists and mountain bikers alike will find world class cycling right from the front door. The Deane/Osborne Preserve, less than mile away, offers superior hiking with panoramic views of the Adirondacks. Just a short walk away, Lake St. Catherine is a classic Vermont glacial lake offering excellent swimming, fishing, and boating. From this property, one can ride or hike all day, swim in a glacial lake, and end the day with a campfire, all without stepping foot in the car. It doesn't get more Vermont than this. Endless Grove is centrally located on a gravel road between Poultney, VT and Granville, NY. Check us out on instagram @endless_grove
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$100
 / night

4. Powers

35mi from South Royalton · 1 site · Tent
Welcome to “Green Mountain Views” — Your Cozy Vermont Escape 🌲 Nestled in the rolling hills of Castleton, Vermont, “Green Mountain Views” is a peaceful tent-site retreat where you’ll enjoy open skies, mountain serenity, and all the comforts you need for a restorative getaway. Park your tent on a private, elevated deck right beside our house, offering a spectacular view of the Green Mountains. Relax by the hot tub or gather around the fire pit at night and take in the stars. Basic comforts include potable water, access to toilets and hot showers, and a pet-friendly policy, so you can bring along your four-legged friend. The setting strikes the perfect balance of convenience and nature immersion. The vibe is quiet, welcoming, and rustic-chic — ideal for couples, solo travelers, or pet-owning guests seeking a peaceful Vermont escape. Whether you’re craving a weekend of stargazing and slow-paced relaxation or a longer visit to soak in Vermont’s natural beauty, “Green Mountain Views” offers a cozy, comfortable base from which to explore the region. Book your stay and experience the calm, charm, and mountain magic.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
$30
 / night

In South Royalton, camping with your pet is straightforward—over 2,600 sites let you bring your four-legged friend along. Campsites spread across rolling farmland, shady woods, and tucked-away meadows. You’ll see options for every budget, with some spots as low as $13 a night and an average around $50. Most sites welcome campfires, allow pets, and offer toilets. snow sports, wildlife-watching, and swimming are all on the menu here. Check out Greenbush Farm (310 reviews) for open fields and mountain views, Green Mountain Getaway (261 reviews) for peaceful forest camping, or Woodbury Meadows (258 reviews) for quiet, pond-side pitches. Bring your dog, pack for the season, and enjoy South Royalton’s mix of woods, water, and easygoing, pet-friendly campsites.

97% (6.4K)

Top-rated campgrounds near South Royalton

1. Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat

99%
(339)
35mi from South Royalton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
⛰ 🌲 Drive right to your secluded site and wake to the sound of nature and water in this private retreat, situated squarely on the confluence of 2 rivers. Eventually, once part of a much larger working merino sheep farm owned by the Cobb family in the 1700s-1800’s, part of the land transitioned to a dairy cow farm operation, c.1940. Today, we steward 10 acres specially designed with horses in mind. Adjacent to a 40-acre cornfield on one side and Mt. Cobb on the other, with sweeping views our place overlooks the confluence of the Mad and Winooski Rivers. From here, you can mountain bike or hoof it to access miles of trails and bucolic scenery. Come visit this gateway to the Scenic Mad River Valley! 🌲🏊🐟The Swimming/Fishing/Tenting site ("site 1") is perched directly aside the Mad River and the Sweet Meadow Side site ("site 2") is just a 2-minute walk across the grassy meadow and down the secluded riverside path to our beloved Mad River beach. This is a semi-secluded beach, river's edge, and swimming holes. Swim, tube, fish and relax up or down the river and in the confluence of the Winooski and Mad Rivers.. 👢👓 Get curious about the history of this place by checking out the old abandoned Massey Furgeson hay baler tucked in the woods, the Cobb family cemetery, and more gems from many years gone by. Leave from either site on foot to access a sweet trail that travels along the river, over a private bridge, down a beautiful dirt road and into the forest. 🚴 Our property is located on the CROSS VERMONT TRAIL: "a multi-use path connecting communities, and the natural areas in between - across Vermont!" Check out their website (Cross Vermont Trail Association) for maps, guides, events and outings! Many adventurists also enjoy nearby, mountainous and beloved trails: Camel's Hump, The Long Trail, Mt. Mansfield, Stowe Pinnacle, Smuggler's Notch and more. There are a plethora of shorter, scenic and gentle hikes in our region, "the crossroads and recreation center of Vermont"! We are located just 2 miles from Interstate 89 and we reside on Vermont State Route 100B, allowing ease of access to points North, South, East and West Explore our on-site activity offerings: 🐴 Introduction Session: Get acquainted with our horses, tour the barn, and learn about equine-guided education and grooming. $45 for 1 hour for 1-6 people. 🐴 Horsemanship and Riding Lessons: Learn non-forceful bareback and bit-less leading and mounted techniques step by step. $100/hour or $150/1.5 hours for 1-2 people. 🐴 Family Team Building-Bonding (Most Popular): Enjoy an adventurous, fun, and challenging experience together as a family with exercises and activities facilitated by Lucinda. Non-mounted equine guided education at its best! $250 for 2.5 hours. These rates are discounted for our onsite Hipcampers 🙏🏼 Visit our website for more details: Horses and Pathfinders dot com. We'd love to hear from you! You are welcome to review all the varied, detailed and descriptive reviews and photos from other guests' experiences. This is a working ranch and sometimes equipment is running, but never for more than an hour at a time. Horses are on site and they have full access to this property. If you have an untrained, young or problematic dog, please consider a long lead line and read the dog rules and limits carefully. This is not a deep-woods, wilderness site. Please review the map and note our proximity to the interstate and the route where we reside. ❤️ Many guests, families and couples return here year after year as their destination vacation and getaway. We welcome you to experience what they enjoy so much -- right on site and in this special region, the heart of Vermont. ❤️
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$57
 / night

2. Vermont Homestead

100%
(4)
35mi from South Royalton · 3 sites · Lodging
This off-the-grid homestead sits on a quiet dirt road just outside the quaint village of Chester. Spread across 28 acres, the property features streams and trails to explore. The 8' x 14' Studio, complete with an accessible entry ramp, offers an elevated porch overlooking the garden, Adirondack chairs, an outdoor kitchen with table, grill and two-burner camp stove as well as a fire pit. Guests also have access to an accessible bathroom with a clawfoot tub located in the main house, about 250 feet from the Studio. An outdoor shower attached to the main house is also available. A wood-fired barrel sauna can be reserved for an additional charge. Frank, Julie, and their a very chill black Lab, Skye (who roams off-leash) welcome all visitors, from local to international, LGBTQ+, and those of all abilities. Chester itself offers a small grocery store, convenience store, a great coffee/sandwich shop, wine store, and several restaurants. Hiking trails are available both on the property and in the village, while Okemo Mountain, Mount Ascutney, and Lowell Lake State Park are just 20 minutes away. Manchester and Killington are approximately 45 minutes from the property.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$80
 / night

3. Endless Grove

100%
(108)
41mi from South Royalton · 1 site · Lodging
Endless Grove is an 11 acre property tucked directly between the Endless Brook Trailhead (Slate Valley Trails) and Lake St. Catherine State Park. The property is a mix of mature Hemlock, Pine, and Maple trees overlooking a large clean seasonal pond and meadow. Gravel cyclists and mountain bikers alike will find world class cycling right from the front door. The Deane/Osborne Preserve, less than mile away, offers superior hiking with panoramic views of the Adirondacks. Just a short walk away, Lake St. Catherine is a classic Vermont glacial lake offering excellent swimming, fishing, and boating. From this property, one can ride or hike all day, swim in a glacial lake, and end the day with a campfire, all without stepping foot in the car. It doesn't get more Vermont than this. Endless Grove is centrally located on a gravel road between Poultney, VT and Granville, NY. Check us out on instagram @endless_grove
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$100
 / night

4. Powers

35mi from South Royalton · 1 site · Tent
Welcome to “Green Mountain Views” — Your Cozy Vermont Escape 🌲 Nestled in the rolling hills of Castleton, Vermont, “Green Mountain Views” is a peaceful tent-site retreat where you’ll enjoy open skies, mountain serenity, and all the comforts you need for a restorative getaway. Park your tent on a private, elevated deck right beside our house, offering a spectacular view of the Green Mountains. Relax by the hot tub or gather around the fire pit at night and take in the stars. Basic comforts include potable water, access to toilets and hot showers, and a pet-friendly policy, so you can bring along your four-legged friend. The setting strikes the perfect balance of convenience and nature immersion. The vibe is quiet, welcoming, and rustic-chic — ideal for couples, solo travelers, or pet-owning guests seeking a peaceful Vermont escape. Whether you’re craving a weekend of stargazing and slow-paced relaxation or a longer visit to soak in Vermont’s natural beauty, “Green Mountain Views” offers a cozy, comfortable base from which to explore the region. Book your stay and experience the calm, charm, and mountain magic.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
$30
 / night

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