Would you also like to enjoy camping with your dog by the sea? When you go camping with your family, you also want to bring your dog. Because they too are an important part of your family and you don’t want to have to miss them for weeks on end. Nowadays it is possible at many campsites to camp with your dog by the sea. After all, your dog also gets to enjoy a vacation with sun, sea, beach and beautiful nature for endless walks. Fortunately, there are plenty of great campsites in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe where your dog is welcome. To help you with this, we have listed the best campsites for your dog by the sea. All the campsites we discuss below offer rental accommodations where your dog is also welcome. You’ll also often find special dog facilities, such as separate beaches where your dog can play, special showers for dogs and more. So book that next vacation and go camping with your dog by the sea!
Camping with your dog
If you go camping with your dog, be sure to take a few things into account. Consider the heat, long car rides, vaccinations. Therefore, travel well prepared so that you all have a great vacation.
These are the most important things to consider when camping with your dog:
- Many campsites welcome dogs only if they are leashed.
- Pay close attention to whether you are allowed to bring multiple dogs. In fact, often only 1 or 2 dogs are allowed per accommodation/camping site.
- Can’t your dog stand the heat well? Then consider your vacation destination and do not go to a campsite with your dog by the sea where it is very hot.
- Be sure to check your dog’s passport well before departure for all required vaccinations, etc.
- Don’t forget to bring the drinking bowl and a bottle of water for the road. And make plenty of stops to let your dog exercise, take a pee and play for a while.
Campsites with your dog by the sea
In the list below we have selected the 15 most beautiful campsites for your dog by the sea. We found campsites in Holland, France, Italy, Croatia and Spain, and they all offer rental accommodations and pitches where your dog is also welcome.
Campsites with your dog by the sea in the Netherlands
Camping Vlugtenburg - South Holland
Right on the beach of ‘s-Gravenzande you will find camping Strandpark Vlugtenburg. You walk straight to the North Sea beach for lots of water fun. There is also an animation team that organizes a variety of fun activities during the summer period. Children will have a great time in the playground with large climbing tower. In the surrounding area, there is plenty to do. You book a safari tent or bungalow here where your dog is also welcome.
Camping Lauwersoog - Groningen
5-star camping Lauwersoog is located directly on the Lauwersmeer and near the Wadden Sea. There is a great water playground here where children will have hours of fun. There is also an indoor play loft and a “Friends4Nature” entertainment program. In this area you can do all kinds of fun activities such as mudflat hiking, take a trip to one of the Wadden Islands or take a seal tour. Book a camping spot and enjoy this beautiful area with your dog.
Vacation park Poort van Zeeland - South Holland
Vacation Park Poort van Zeeland is located near the historic fortified town of Hellevoetsluis and on the Haringvliet Beach. If you love the sun and water sports, this is the place to be! There is also a separate children’s beach with shallow water for little ones. In the Adventuredome, entertain yourself for hours playing glow in the dark mini-golf or laser game. The children can climb and scramble. The Aquapark Splash is located directly behind the campground.
Camping Kijkduin - South Holland
Directly in the dunes of the small seaside resort of Kijkduin is Roompot park Camping Kijkduin, on the beautiful sandy beach. Children will find this a true paradise thanks to the indoor pool with separate paddling pool, the Koos Kids Club, the trampolines, the play ship, several playgrounds and much more. Scheveningen and The Hague are just around the corner and well worth a visit. In addition, Duinrell is also nearby. There are several rental properties where your dog is welcome.
Campsites with your dog by the sea in France
Camping L'Anse du Brick - Normandy
Camping L’Anse du Brick is a beautiful and small-scale 5-star campsite in Normandy, less than 800 kilometers away from Utrecht. There is a heated indoor pool with a slide and a separate paddling pool for the little ones. After just a 150-meter walk you are on the beach. From the restaurant, and other places in the campground, you have a beautiful view of the sea. There is plenty to do at this campground, including a playground, bouncy castle and sports field. Fun activities are organized by the animation team. and also in the surrounding area there is plenty to do and see. Your dog is welcome in one of the many luxury rental accommodations!
Camping Blue Bayou - Languedoc-Roussillon
Camping Blue Bayou in the south of France, with its 5-star rating, is a great, small-scale, campsite. There is a nice aqua park with slides but if you prefer to go to the beach it is only 450 meters walk. The azure blue sea and beautiful sandy beach invites you to laze, swim or practice various water sports. At the campsite, the animation team organizes fun activities for young and old. And in the wellness center with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, you will completely relax. Your dog is more than welcome at this seaside campground, given the number of pet-friendly accommodations.
Camping Le Vieux Port - South West France
At 5-star Camping Le Vieux Port on the Atlantic Coast in France, you are sure to have a top-notch vacation thanks to its fantastic water park and the Atlantic Ocean within walking distance. The water park is Europe’s largest themed aqua park with 11 slides, 5 heated pools, a wave pool and a water playground. Fine dining is available at one of five restaurants. The extensive entertainment program organizes activities for young and old, including teens. There are vast forests and beaches where your dog can run around and play in the ocean. Then wash your dog in the special dog shower. There is plenty of choice of rental accommodations and camping sites where your dog is very welcome.
Camping L'Escale Saint Gillis - Brittany
Camping Escale St. Gilles is a beautiful 5-star family campsite on a large estate and directly opposite a wide sandy beach in southern Brittany. There is a great pool complex with a heated indoor and outdoor pool, six slides and several swimming rivers. You can relax in the wellness center and the beauty salon offers a variety of treatments such as massages. There is also entertainment available and, of course, a restaurant. In the surrounding area, there is plenty to do. And, of course, you can bring your dog to one of the many rental accommodations.
Camping Les Tamaris - Languedoc-Roussillon
If you love the beach and a small-scale campsite, then 5-star Camping Les Tamaris in Languedoc-Roussillon is for you. It is located directly on a wide sandy beach of the azure Mediterranean Sea. The campground also has a swimming pool for lots of water fun. There is also an animation team for fun activities and a restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner. Montpellier is nearby and well worth a visit. And don’t forget to go to a vineyard for a wine tasting. Luxury camping with your dog in one of the luxury rental accommodations is available at this campground.
Camping Le Littoral (Vendée).
The child-friendly
Camping Le Littoral
in the Vendée is small and is located near the beautiful seaside resort of Sables d’Olonne. This 5-star campground has a large swimming complex with three heated outdoor pools including slides and a separate children’s pool with slide. For colder days, the heated indoor pool is a wonderful place. The nearest beach is only a 100-meter walk away. There is a separate Kids Club and Junior Club for many activities and a fun evening program. It will still be difficult to choose which rental property to rent since many are accessible to your dog.
Camping Le Ranolien - Brittany
Le Ranolien is a top 5-star campsite in Brittany with a beautiful location, a fantastic view of the sea & its coastline and is beautifully landscaped. The cool aqua park has no less than 6 (!) heated indoor and outdoor pools. There are large slides, a waterfall and also two children’s pools for the little ones. The sandy beach is directly accessible from the campground. There is plenty to do and experience at the campground and the restaurant offers great food. Enjoy this campsite with your dog by the sea in one of the many luxury rental accommodations.
Campsites with your dog by the sea in Italy
Camping Sivinos Boutique - Lake Garda
Camping Sivinos Camping Boutique is located on the idyllic side of Lake Garda. This delightful small-scale campsite has its own beach a whopping 5 kilometers long. Perfect for hiking with your dog, but you can also do so in the nature reserve surrounding the campsite. From the restaurant’s terrace you have a beautiful view of Lake Garda. There are plenty of pleasant villages in the area for a nice trip. Book the Coco Suit Dog for a glamping tent where your dog can also play thanks to the wooden fence around the patio.
Camping Europa Silvella - Lake Garda
Camping Europa Silvella is a wonderful 5-star campsite right on Lake Garda. This real family campground has two fine swimming pools and a separate paddling pool. In addition, it has direct access to the beach of Lake Garda, perfect for long walks with your dog. At Camping Europa Silvella, your dog is more than welcome thanks to the special dog play area and a private washroom. Your dog is allowed on any camping pitch and in a selection of rental accommodations. The restaurant even offers special dog snacks and desserts! And in the area are special beaches and a special play park.
Camping San Francesco - Adriatic Coast
Camping San Francesco on the Adriatic Coast in Italy is a lively 4-star campsite, near Venice. If you love water fun, then you are in the right place: there is a private beach, multiple water parks and an aqua park! The pools are scattered throughout the campground so there is always one nearby. In addition, there are as many as 3 restaurants and a pizzeria. Camping with your dog has never been easier: you have a choice of special mobile homes and bungalows suitable for you and your dog. If you go with your own camping equipment, then of course your dog can come along too.
Campsites with your dog by the sea in Croatia
Camping Aminess Avalone Camping Resort is a fantastic luxury campsite on the island of Pag in Croatia. This 5-star campsite will open its doors in 2024 and is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful crystal clear Adriatic Sea. Almost all rental accommodations, as well as a number of camping sites, have their own private pool. Now that is truly enjoying a luxury vacation! In addition, you can choose from a wide range of sports activities, there is another relaxation pool and a pool for the whole family. You can bring your dog to all the accommodations and pitches you can rent at Camping Aminess Avalone. The beach has its own dog beach and you and your four-legged friend will enjoy the amazing sunsets the island offers.
Campsites with your dog by the sea in Spain
Camping Talaia Plaza Ecoresort - Costa Brava
Camping Talaia Plaza Ecorestort is a very animal-friendly campsite in the idyllic village of Begur, on the Costa Brava. In fact, in all luxury rental accommodations, your dog is welcome! You will enjoy sun, sea and beach at a sustainable campsite that respects nature. The fine pool has a separate toddler area and in addition you can relax in the Wellness area. The crystal clear waters of Sa Riera bay are only 400 meters away. You don’t have to leave the campground for good food because there is an excellent restaurant overlooking the sea. You can also watch the sunset from the Roof Top Bar.
Camping Internacional de Calonge - Costa Brava
Camping Internacional de Calonge is a delightful 4-star campsite near the lively seaside resort of Platja d’Aro. Because it is a terraced campsite, you have a magnificent view of the bay of Palamòs. It also has two swimming pools and a separate children’s pool. You walk right to the beautiful sandy beach. From this campsite you also have access to the campsite neighbor Cala Gogo; you can use the facilities there such as the three beautiful pools and restaurants. This is a dog-friendly campground thanks to the various rental accommodations and camping spots where your dog is also welcome.
Which seaside campsite with dog will you book?
While reading this article, have you already fantasized about a vacation right by the sea together with your faithful four-legged friend? Then the dog-friendly campsites mentioned in this blog will certainly appeal to you. And we understand that very well, because a vacation by the sea and in nature is truly enjoyable. Of course, it is also important that there is plenty to do at the campsite itself. Fortunately, the above campsites have wonderful swimming pools, restaurants, playgrounds and almost all of them are 4 or 5 star campsites. Therefore, even young vacationers can fully enjoy a vacation at one of the mentioned campsites. And you will soon be able to take your family on vacation to a campsite with your dog by the sea.
Camping with your dog
There are many other campsites where you and your dog are then welcome. For example, dogs are welcome at all Sandaya campsites. You’ll find beautiful Sandaya campsites in France, Italy, Spain, Croatia and Belgium. But large providers such as Allcamps, Roan, Homair and Eurocamp also offer many campsites where you can take your dog. So plenty of choice in campsites for a great vacation with your dog!
