The Dyrt Names Most Dog-Friendly Campgrounds in U.S. – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith and CEO Kevin Long camping with their dog Brandy.
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the Top 9 for K-9s: The Best U.S. Campgrounds for Camping with Dogs. These “fetching” camping locations were chosen based on reviews from The Dyrt community and boast some of the best dog parks and doggy beaches at campgrounds across the country, according to a release.
According to the 2023 Camping Report, 57.1% of campers brought pets to the campsite in 2022. Dogs accounted for a vast majority of that number, coming in at 91%. About 7% camped with cats, while a handful of adventurous birds, guinea pigs, rabbits and livestock went camping last year as well.
Using AI, the Dyrt sifted through its 9 million photos, reviews and tips of U.S. campgrounds to find where campers most like to bring four-legged friends. It’s official: These campgrounds have truly gone to the dogs:
- Lake George RV Park — New York
- Alum Creek State Park — Ohio
- Fort De Soto Campground — Florida
- Campground at James Island County Park — South Carolina
- Silver Springs Campground — Ohio
- First Landing State Park — Virginia
- Tucson – Lazydays KOA — Arizona
- Fall Creek Falls State Park — Tennessee
- Chatfield State Park — Colorado
All nine campgrounds on the list earned positive reviews from The Dyrt users, who say they appreciated environments and experiences tailored to their pups.
The Dyrt camper Matt T. said top-ranked Lake George RV Park is home to what “has to be the best dog park in the USA.” Silver Springs Campground, at No. 5 on the list, is home to Bow Wow Beach, which The Dyrt camper Hannah S. said is “awesome if you have dogs that like to swim or just need to get some energy out after being leashed while camping.”
The 2023 Camping Report found that there are more than 80 million campers in the U.S. and according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are more than 76 million dogs in the country. As the popularity of camping continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry, providing pet amenities is one way properties can differentiate themselves.
“When we ran The Dyrt for six months from campgrounds, our dog Brandy was our constant companion,” says The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith. “Properties that welcomed and planned for and catered to four-legged visitors made such a huge difference to our camping experience — and Brandy’s!”
About The Dyrt
The Dyrt is the only comprehensive camping resource, with more than 9 million user-generated reviews, photos and tips for every RV site, cabin, glamping and tent camping location, including all public, private and free camping areas in the United States. The Dyrt is how campers search, save 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. The Dyrt is the No. 1 camping app and receives more than 30 million visits from campers each year. www.thedyrt.com
Source: https://rvbusiness.com/the-dyrt-names-most-dog-friendly-campgrounds-in-u-s/
