Spend a sunny day road tripping down US 1 with Fido and set up camp in an oceanfront site at Boyd’s Key West Campground, located at Mile Marker 5. Whether you’re in an RV, camper, or ready to pop the tent, there’s a spot for you. This dog- and family-friendly oasis offers plenty of walking paths to take your pup for an early morning or evening stroll, an on-site Cuban food truck serving up delicious meals and midday snacks, and kayak and paddleboard rentals so you can enjoy a day on the smooth, clear water.

If camping on the Gulf Coast with Fido sounds fun, we know a “pawsome” spot where dogs and humans alike can relax in the warm Gulf breeze. South Padre Island KOA is a dog’s dream island getaway. Leashed Labradors will love splashing in the waves of South Padre Island's beaches, exploring sand dunes and paddling the calm seas. Playful pups can also check out the campground’s Kamp K9 Dog Park, and there are two dog walk areas with gorgeous views.

Olympic National Park on Washington’s coastline is one of the most dog-friendly National Parks in the country. So it’s only fitting it would be home to one of the most dog-friendly beachfront campgrounds, too. Kalaloch Campground sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Book a site with a view and enjoy gazing up the coastline as the tide rolls in. Take a walk on dog-friendly Kalaloch Beach and Nature Trail, and stop by the Kalaloch Tree of Life for some photos with Fido under its amazing open root system. Keep your eyes peeled for Bald Eagles, gulls, and other coastal birds while you’re there.

You won’t want to miss a sunrise or a sunset at North Beach Camp Resort, located on a barrier island just off Florida’s east coast. The dog-friendly campsites offer plenty of sunshine as well as areas shaded by live oaks and palmetto trees to keep your pup cool. Spend all day relaxing on the beach or explore nearby St. Augustine, where you can keep your pooch young at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. During your stay, take Fido out on the water in a kayak with St. Augustine Eco Tours.

South Carolina is home to four beautiful oceanfront state parks, each welcoming furry campers. However, the beachfront campground at Edisto Beach State Park takes the top spot when it comes to fun for Fido. Spend the day digging in the sand or splashing in the waves, or stroll along four miles of interpretive trails winding through live oaks with Spanish moss and palmetto trees along the marsh. You may spot wildlife like white-tailed deer, ospreys, and even alligators, so keep your pup on a leash at all times. You can even take your canine on a cruise through the Edisto waterways with Botany Bay Ecotours. Before you settle in for the night, take a nighttime stroll along the moonlit beach. Just remember to keep all lights out for nesting Loggerhead sea turtles!

Put your paws in the water, fish, or dig for clams at the dog-friendly beachfront campsites of Sagadahoc Bay Campground. There are 72 campsites and five cottages that welcome pups. Choose a pet-friendly spot on the beach and enjoy direct ocean access. Fido will love running along the 1.5 miles of beach at low tide, and kayaking and paddleboarding are an adventure when the tide is high. There’s no need to worry about dinner plans. Maine “lobstahs” can be delivered directly to you, either already prepared or ready for the pot.

Take a leisurely drive down the Pacific Coast Highway and set up your home away from home at Kirk Creek Campground in Big Sur. Every site, whether tent or RV, boasts an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. With a camping permit, you’ll be able to fish, surf, or bury your paws at Sand Dollar Beach, and explore the mossy rock formations of Pfeiffer Beach. Lucky campers might even spot migrating whales. There are also 323 miles of trails to explore in Los Padres National Forest. While there are no hook-ups, each campsite includes a fire ring and grill, so you can enjoy an evening campfire dinner while listening to the waves crash along the rocky shoreline.

Assateague National Seashore Campground allows you and your furry family members to experience what it’s like to live on a barrier island. Dogs are only permitted on the Maryland side of the park and not allowed in the lifeguard-patrolled areas of the beach. However, there is plenty of pet-friendly sandy coastline for leashed pups to explore. Fido might even spot wild ponies and other animals along the beach. Just make sure he keeps a safe distance and doesn’t harass any wildlife. For a toasty-warm evening, book one of three “open fire” sites and cuddle with your pooch while making s’mores.

Visit Dauphin Island Campground for an exciting Gulf Coast getaway with Fido. Leashed pups are permitted on miles of paved and natural trails, and on nearby Dauphin Island Beach. If that’s not enough, your pooch can run off leash in the campground’s fenced dog park. During your stay, take your furry friend on over three miles of dog-friendly trails at the 137-acre Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Look for some of the 420 bird species that have been spotted on the island, as well as butterflies, turtles, fish, and the occasional alligator. Then, visit Fort Gaines, where Fido is welcome to explore a key site of the Civil War’s Battle of Mobile Bay. After working up an appetite, grab a bite to eat on the patio at Islander’s Restaurant.

Pitch your tent on the Outer Banks of North Carolina at Cape Hatteras KOA on Hatteras Island. This beachfront campground is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound, providing campers with gorgeous water views in all directions. Let your pup play in the sand and surf at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, make new friends in the off-leash Kamp K9 dog park, or take him out for a beachside dinner at nearby Neptune’s Bar and Grill.

Delaware may only have 26 miles of coastline, but the beaches are some of the most pristine in the country, and Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay is the perfect spot to soak it all in. Leashed pups are welcome on a section of the campground’s beach and in the onsite store. For off-leash play, take your pooch to the onsite dog park to stretch his legs and make new friends. Furry campers will even receive treats when you check in. After all, it’s Fido’s vacation, too!

Along the shores of Port Aransas, just outside of Corpus Christi, TX, you’ll find the dog-friendly campsites of On the Beach RV Park. A direct trail to the beach gives you and your pup access to the shoreline, and Fido will also enjoy the onsite dog park. If you’re hoping to cast a line, there’s a fish-cleaning house in the campground, but you can also go out for your own seafood dinner at The Port a Beach Lodge and Restaurant.

Camp at Andersen’s Oceanside RV Park & Cottages in Long Beach, WA, and you’ll not only be doing Fido a favor, but you’ll be helping pets at the local no-kill animal shelter through the park’s “Dollars for Doggies” pet fee. Of course, your own pup will love receiving treats upon arrival, and he’ll have a ball in the large, off-leash dog park and on miles of pet-friendly trails, including the nearby Discovery Trail, first blazed by Lewis and Clark. The park just asks that “dogs have owners leashed” when not in the dog park. Let him play in the sand and surf of Long Beach, then get cleaned up in the hot outdoor shower before relaxing to sunset views over the Pacific Ocean.