Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is considered one of the country’s best areas to see fall foliage. Twelvemile Beach Campground lies in the midst of all the action at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which spans 40 miles of Lake Superior. This rustic campground on a sandy bluff is always a spectacular destination for a weekend away, but lake views paired with autumnal colors are a match made in heaven. Dogs are welcome to stroll along the beach or join you for a hike along the two-mile interpretive trail at the campsite. If you can’t stomach another PB&J, head along the coast to Grand Marais Tavern for dinner on the patio overlooking the town’s park.

The idyllic Vermont landscape provides the backdrop for spectacular displays of color from mid-September through October. You and Fido can reserve one of the 20 camping spots at Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground in Stowe and immerse yourselves in the surrounding trees. Just beyond the campsite, Smugglers’ Notch State Park invites you to trudge through the leaves, bound over streams and breathe the fresh air with your leashed pooch. Nearby Stowe Pinnacle Trail also offers incredible views of the Green Mountains during the fall.

Shenandoah National Park’s tapestry of fall colors spans more than 300 square miles during the season. It’s also one of the most pet-friendly parks in the country, with only 20 of its 500 hiking trails closed to dogs. You’re invited to stride out with your pooch on one of the epic woodland pathways that lead to exquisite panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. After a day of hiking and exploring Skyline Drive, rest up at Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views. The campsite is surrounded by mountains and farmland, and even features a dog park where Fido can play off leash.

Lake Tahoe is a well-known beach and ski destination for the rich and famous, but visiting during the fall is just as much fun, even if you’re on a budget. Snag a spot at the aptly named Fallen Leaf Campground, located less than a mile from the south shore of Lake Tahoe and on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake. The campground is home to a wonderful pet-friendly trail through a pine forest, which is a great way to start any lake day. After your bracing hike, get up close and personal with the fish who call the lake home on a pet-friendly kayak with Clearly Tahoe. Their kayaks are completely clear, so Fido will be able to see all the sights around and below him.

The Great River Road starts in Minnesota and works its way down the middle of the country to Louisiana, passing an abundance of fall foliage along the way. Eventually, it crosses into Arkansas, where Tom Sawyer’s RV Park is situated between the gorgeous Ozark Mountains and the vast Mississippi River. Take a walk on the trails in the park alongside the water, soak in the stunning sunsets, and cast off with your pup by your side at multiple on-site ponds. While you’re in the area, cross the river into Memphis, Tennessee, and enjoy a weekend of exploring.

Sleeping among the golden aspens in Colorado’s Golden Gate Canyon State Park is an experience you won’t want to miss. Book a tent or RV site at Golden Gate Canyon Campground, and you and your pup will be dazzled by the overwhelming beauty of the aspen trees as they turn bright yellow beginning in mid-September. With over 35 miles of trails through the park, there are plenty of opportunities for a fall hike as well. In addition to the stunning colors, you’ll be able to admire views of meadows, peaks and river corridors, too. Be sure to visit Panorama Point Scenic Overlook for spectacular views of over 100 miles of Colorado’s Continental Divide.

There’s something magical about autumn in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. With the turning of the maples, oaks, sweet gums and hickories comes a calm and peaceful experience that visitors from across the country flock to The Volunteer State to be a part of. A stay at Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA puts you at the center of this feast for the senses. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee in the crisp morning air and wind down the evening snuggled up with Fido around the campfire. In between, take your pup on a breathtaking autumnal drive through Cades Cove or ride the sky lift to Gatlinburg Sky Park for panoramic views of downtown Gatlinburg surrounded by the colors of fall.

The Catskills are a top-tier destination for fall foliage hunters in The Empire State, and Rip Van Winkle Campground provides the perfect basecamp for exploring the mountainous region with your leaf-peeping pooch. The 160-acre woodland paradise is home to an abundance of red maple, sugar maple and oak trees. Camp beneath the colorful canopy at one of the 170 sites for tents or RVs. During your visit, take Fido on a pedal boat ride on the lake, cast a line, and don’t forget to grab him a scoop of soft-serve ice cream! If your pup has a little too much fun in the piles of leaves, get him cleaned up at the onsite dog wash before bed.