Going to all of those dog parks with a young puppy and dog taught me a thing or two about dog parks. So, let's review three things in this article: 1) how to find a local park wherever you are camping; 2) some important considerations before you enter a dog park; and 3) what to do at the dog park. Here is how to Find and Use a Local Dog Park, plus RV pet information or camping information for traveling with dogs.
Cleveland Dog Park
864-242-3300
126 Woodland Way
Greenville, SC
April Valley RV Park
(864)855-1200
Easley, SC
April Valley RV Park
(864)855-1200
Easley, SC 29671
Campground Availability
Open all Year
Policies
Accomodates Big Rigs, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Laundry
Recreation
Pavilion, Lake Fishing, Pond Fishing, Hiking Trails
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Ivy Acres RV Park*
(864)220-9680
201 Ivy Acres Dr
Piedmont, SC
(864)220-9680
201 Ivy Acres Dr
Piedmont, SC 29673
Campground Availability
Open All Year
Services
Escort to Site, Dump Station, Non Guest Dumping Allowed
Policies
Accomodates Big Rigs, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables, RV Storage, Fire Rings, Wood
Recreation
Pavilion, River Fishing, Pond Fishing, Horseshoes, Golf Nearby, Hiking Trails
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Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
(864)868-2605
Pickens, SC
Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
(864)868-2605
Pickens, SC 29685
Campground Availability
Open all Year
Services
Standard Flush, Basins, Hot Showers, Dump Station
Policies
Control Access Gate, Family Camp, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables, Fire Rings
Recreation
Boating, Lake Fishing, Hiking Trails
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Rainbow RV Park*
(864)244-1271
3553 Rutherford Rd.
Taylors, SC
(864)244-1271
3553 Rutherford Rd.
Taylors, SC 29687
Campground Availability
Open All Year
Additional Facilities
RV Storage, Patios
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Table Rock State Park
(864)878-9813
Pickens, SC
Table Rock State Park
(864)878-9813
Pickens, SC 29671
Campground Availability
Open all Year
Services
Standard Flush, Hot Showers, Dump Station
Policies
Control Access Gate, Family Camp, Clubs Welcome, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables, Laundry, Limited Grocery
Recreation
Rec Hall, Lake Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lake Fishing, Mini Golf, Planned Group Activities, Hiking Trails
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Paris Mountain State Park
(864)244-5565
Greenville, SC
Paris Mountain State Park
(864)244-5565
Greenville, SC 29609
Campground Availability
Open all Year
Services
Standard Flush, Hot Showers, Dump Station
Policies
Control Access Gate, Partial Handicap Access, Family Camp, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables
Recreation
Lake Swimming, Lake Fishing, Playground, Hiking Trails
Data Provided by:
Springwood RV Park*
(864)277-9789
810 Donaldson Rd
Greenville, SC
(864)277-9789
810 Donaldson Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
Campground Availability
Open All Year
Services
Standard Flush, Basins, Hot Showers
Policies
Accomodates Big Rigs, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Patios
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Valley Park Resort*
(864)834-8150
2400 North Hwy 25
Travelers Rest, SC
(864)834-8150
2400 North Hwy 25
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Campground Availability
Open All Year
Services
Standard Flush, Basins, Hot Showers, Dump Station, Non Guest Dumping Allowed
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables, RV Storage, Patios, Laundry, LP Gas by Weight
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Devils Fork State Park
(864)944-2639
Walhalla, SC
Devils Fork State Park
(864)944-2639
Walhalla, SC 29676
Campground Availability
Open all Year
Services
Standard Flush, Basins, Hot Showers, Dump Station
Policies
Control Access Gate, Family Camp, Pets OK
Additional Facilities
Picnic Tables, Grills, Fire Rings, Ice, Wood, Laundry, Limited Grocery
Recreation
Boating, Lake Fishing, Playground, Hiking Trails
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RV Pet Information: How to Find Doggie Parks When Traveling With Dogs
By Julee Meltzer
Nine years ago, when I first got my dog Lilac, I lived in downtown Boston. As a result, other than walking on the sidewalks, her closest communing with nature was playing in the city parks. Fortunately for both of us, Boston is a dog–friendly town, so most of the city parks allowed dogs. In fact, we were also lucky enough to live right across the street from one of them and down the street from an actual dog park.
Going to all of those dog parks with a young puppy and dog taught me a thing or two about dog parks. So, let's review three things in this article: 1) how to find a local park wherever you are camping; 2) some important considerations before you enter a dog park; and 3) what to do at the dog park.- How to Find a Local Dog Park
- Look Online: If you have online access while you are RVing, you can always look online to find a local dog park. There are several good websites which have extensive camping information about local dog park facilities to use while camping with dogs: www.dogpark.com , http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/ , and http://www.dogparkusa.com/ .
- Do some legwork RV pet information: Call the local pet stores and veterinary offices to ask if they recommend any local dog parks. Also, you should check local bulletin boards (i.e. at the laundromat), dog publications, and newspapers for any dog park ads.
- Call the local or county Department of Parks and Recreation Office and ask about any local dog parks.
- Don’t forget to ask the campground management about camping info like this and any long-term residents at the campground as well.
- Some important considerations before you enter a dog park
- Puppies: You really shouldn’t bring puppies under six months of age to a dog park. Not only might they get hurt, but they don’t have the necessary immunities/vaccinations to be protected from diseases. I know one friend whose puppy got a bad case of puupy warts at a dog park and it took a while for them to go away.
- Un-spayed Females: In an environment with a lot of male and female dogs, an unsprayed female is just a lightening rod for aggressive behavior. So you really should avoid bringing any unsprayed females or un-neutered males to a dog park.
- Aggressive Dogs: Many people take their own dog’s aggressive tendencies too lightly. Then, when they get to the dog park they act surprised when their dog attacks another dog. You should find other places for your aggressive dog to play, such as a beach with few dogs on it.
- Number of Dogs: Make sure that you can handle the number of dogs that you bring to the dog park. Common sense says that more than three is probably too many.
- Basic Commands: As a safety issue, you should always have your dog under control at all times, especially off leash. Teach your dog the basic commands such as: come, sit and stay.
- Doggie Bags: Make sure you take bags to clean up after your dog....
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