Pet camping

Bring your dogs on your next camping trip—many areas of our public lands welcome canine companions. All it takes is a little planning.

It is important to understand basic campground etiquette for dogs (and their owners) before you head out on your next RV trip. Keeping these simple rules and tips in mind will help ensure everyone in the campground stays safe and happy!🐕 ⁠

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Ryan Carter wanted an excuse to spend more time with his dog cooper, so he started the company Camping With Dogs. The Nashville, Tennessee entrepreneur's goal is "Inspiring the world to go camping with their dogs!," and his #campingwithdogs Twitter and Instagram have quickly become popular.

Are you new to camping with dogs or have you done it so infrequently that you forget what essentials that you need to pack? I've been camping with my dogs for years. I've gone through a lot of trial and error and have decided that I won't leave home without these 15 things. UPDATED: April

PS makes wellness more accessible through real-life stories, first-person perspectives, and expert-backed information. Our staff of journalists and subject-matter experts research, report, and produce articles, videos, and social content that help people feel good about their well-being choices, no matter what they are. Via our core verticals — Health, Fitness, Beauty, Balance, Identity, and Shopping — we help our audience proceed with confidence.