Ocean City, New Jersey Camping With Dogs

Ocean City, New Jersey is a barrier island with eight miles of white sand beaches. It offers many activities for people of all ages, and public drinking is banned. Dog-friendly camping on the island itself is scarce, but you'll find plenty within a ten-mile radius.

  1. Campground Policies

    • Dog-friendly campgrounds in the Ocean City area generally require a rabies vaccine certificate and license for their canine guests, but no additional fee. Dogs are allowed in the camping and dog walk areas; they may be restricted from areas such as playgrounds, pool enclosures and buildings. At some campgrounds, well-behaved dogs may be off leash within your own site.

    Canine Amenities

    • The Cape May County/Ocean City Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park located within Ocean City featuring separate play areas for large and small dogs, benches, water and free cleanup bags. Non-resident day passes are available. Dog walking, dog sitting services and grooming services are easy to find, as are pet supplies. There is an emergency veterinary hospital in Linwood, ten minutes from Ocean City.

    Places To Go

    • Your pet is welcome to come hiking with you at Corson's Inlet State Park, although not to explore the dunes during the waterfowl nesting season. Leashed, well-behaved pets are also welcome on the trails at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.

      Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk or beach within Ocean City.