Camping with Dogs is increasing in popularity…
CAMPING WITH DOGS – Dog Friendly Campgrounds Near You — and all over North America!
Yup, we take our dogs with us everywhere.
If a restaurant, hotel or picnic park isn’t dog-friendly, we move on.
Until we see a DOG FRIENDLY sign. Or DOGS ALLOWED. Or DOGS WELCOME!
This year we’re planning some camping. Here’s what we found.
The Dyrt, the #1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews in the United States, has found that “more than half of campers camped with dogs in 2023.” And Hipcamp has said, “Dog-friendly camping in Canada! Canada offers plenty of space for camping and RVing with lakes, forests, and natural wonders abound.”
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma revealed that “53.7% of campers brought their pooches to the campsite last year.”
And expect even more this year! It’s all about Camping with Dogs.
While dogs are by far the most popular pet to camp with, 5.8% of respondents said they went camping with cats. Other campers reported bringing along chickens, box turtles, guinea pigs and parrots.
“We often run The Dyrt remotely from our camper van and Brandy, aka The Dyrt Dog, is with us for every mile,” says Sarah Smith, founder of The Dyrt, in a recent press release.
“Sometimes it seems like she has to pack more gear than us. But it’s so amazing to have her with us 24/7 as we work and enjoy campgrounds across the country.”
Property owners and campground managers worked to accommodate dogs as well as campers in 2023. Dog parks were the third-most popular amenity to be added to campgrounds, behind only Wi-Fi and pickleball courts.
Further, non-human companions are especially prevalent in the RV camping community, as RV campers were 20.8% more likely to be Camping with Dogs.
“I love taking my dog Lola with me camping,” says The Dyrt camper Steven M of Utah.
“It reminds me of the quintessential Americana where an individual is hiking on a trail. Or sleeping under the stars with their beloved friend…
“When Lola sees me packing up the camper and truck, she starts her little zoomies happy dance. The bond we share while out in Nature or in the middle of nowhere is priceless. Also, camping and dogs go together like pancakes and syrup!”
Bringing dogs and cats on camping trips was most prevalent in Washington, where campers were 8% more likely to camp with dogs and 24% more likely to camp with cats.
Each year The Dyrt presents the Top 9 for K-9s list of best places to camp with dogs. It’s largely based on “reviews and amenities tailored to the tailed.”
The Dyrt 2024 List for Dogs will be released in July.
There are more than 12 million reviews of 70,000 campgrounds on The Dyrt. And some of them include dog- and pet-specific information that’s extremely helpful for planning camping trips when being accompanied by four-legged friends.
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CAMPING WITH DOGS – Dog Friendly Campgrounds Near Me
About The Dyrt (USA):
“First, the Dyrt is the only comprehensive camping app with over 12 million user-generated reviews. As well as photos and tips for RV sites, cabins, glamping and tent camping locations. This includes all public, private and free camping areas in the United States.
“Second, the Dyrt is how campers find and book camping of any type anywhere in the U.S. With The Dyrt PRO, campers get reservations at sold-out campgrounds, advanced maps, discounts on camping and more.
“Moreover, the Dyrt is the most downloaded camping app in both the iOS and Android app stores. The Dyrt helps millions of campers find ‘camping near me’ — download The Dyrt app today.” Finally, to find Camping by Location and much more, visit https://thedyrt.com/.
About Hipcamp (Canada):
“Though Canada is the world’s second-largest country, a staggering 80% of its land is uninhabited. Which means there’s plenty of space for camping, glamping, and RVing. With pristine lakes, lush forests, and natural wonders just begging to be a part of your next camping trip, we’ll reveal some of the best places in Canada to sleep under the stars.”
Camping with dogs in Canada. Our National Parks have this message: “Dogs are welcomed on most Parks Canada sites, but only if they are on a leash less than three meters long, and under control at all times.”
For more about Dog-friendly camping in Canada, see this…
“Canada offers plenty of space for camping and RVing with lakes, forests, and natural wonders abound.” https://www.hipcamp.com/en-CA/d/canada/camping/pets.
“We are collaboratively emboldening a shared land ethic, rooted in equity, that seeks to honour Indigenous land & water rights, with a sense of stewardship & oneness with our natural surroundings that nurture and enliven us.”
– Hipcamp
Dog Photo Credits:
TOP: BC SPCA – “Keeping your pets safe and happy in the Great Outdoors.”
MID-PAGE: The Dyrt – “Camper Brandy C. at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee.”
LOWER-PAGE: r/Husky – “Fur babies’ first camping trip.”
BOTTOM-PAGE: Hipcamp – “Rocky Mountain Glamping” – Dog-friendly camping in Canada guide.
SOURCE The Dyrt, PR Newswire & Civilized Bears.
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