We just retired. We want to go to WA/OR in May-June. Everyplace I inquire states "NO German Shepherds" does anyone know of any sites that allow a German Shepherd? He has been through k9 training. He thinks everyone was put on this earth to be his pal.....Any suggestions where we can stay without prejudice?Frustrated.Thanks

Not prejudice.......it's all about the Ins. Underwriters.They look at statistics concerning 'loss' and write ins. policies accordingly. CG owner wants ins. coverage they have to abide by policy and the exclusions.We traveled with a 68# dog......some cgs didn't allow us due to size/weight as they had 'exclusions' based on weight.Exclusions aren't uncommon...number of vehicles, number of people per site etc.Check out RV Park Reviews for CGs in the areas you are interested in staying and if they have restrictions. Lots of CGs don't......especially State CGs.RV Park Reviews

You would probably get more responses in a different forum than Technical Support. Maybe try the RV Pet Stop forum or General forum with your question. In state campgrounds in New Mexico I have never seen any rules against specific breeds. Private campgrounds are more likely to ban breeds as Old-Biscuit said.

I don't know if they will or won't allow a GSD, but you may want to check with DogFriendly.com, to see what they offer for campgrounds.As mentioned some places just have rules that they follow based on their own insurance. There is a super dog friendly CG here in NC (opposite side of the country) at FourPaws Kingdom CG. I would think that there are some others around the country.As suggested, you might do better at National & State CGs, since they work by different rules.Good luck.

As noted, usually only a problem in private campgrounds, not public ones.As far as I know, neither Oregon or Washington State Parks have any breed-specific bans...and I think the same is true for Federal campgrounds, too. (Nat'l Parks, Nat'l Forest, COE, BLM, etc.)

Thanks everyone. I did make an error posting in the wrong forum. Thought I had clicked beginners. Then got lost in the editing

find a camp spot that allows my German Shepherd?

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Oaklevel
Explorer
Jan 29, 2014
Most East Coast Campgrounds that we stay at do not have restrictions on German Shepard's but do on Pit Bulls & Rotties. Check campground websites & call ahead.......
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2014
KOAs tend to be dog-friendly? Check with one first, but the several we stayed at had no restrictions other than aggressive behavior would result in being asked to leave
AZPops
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
The best route (aside from a few of the private dog friendly park's web sites) is to open the phone book an start calling.

Pops
michigansandzil
Explorer
Jan 28, 2014
Never camped in Washington or Oregon, but I can say that several places have breed restrictions. We have a rottweiler and a mastiff and encounter some discrimination but I have been able to find a similar type campground close to the campground with restrictions so it's not too much of an issue. It just requires extra planning. I don't want to drive out of state and be turned away at the entrance. Typically I send an email and/or call direct to get confirmation that they will allow my breeds. State parks have been easier than private.
Tin-bender
Explorer
Jan 27, 2014
We have traveled and camped through California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana over the last 3 years with our 70lb German Shepherd and our Border Collie. Staying at Rv parks and state campgrounds, never had an issue or question either a park accepts pets or they don't. Only breed restrictions I have ever seen posted were for Pit Bulls, Rotties, and Dobies.
We always check ahead just to make sure.
Tinbender
skipnchar
Explorer
Jan 27, 2014
For the record I can remember only a very small number of campgrounds where there is ANY dog breeds banned. There are quite a few RV parks where their insurance policy requires them to ban some breeds (mostly due to irresponsible owners).
Good luck / Skip
sharibartling
Explorer
Jan 27, 2014
Thank you.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Jan 27, 2014
I haven't seen any breed restrictions in the National Forest Campgrounds either.
sharibartling
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
Thanks everyone. I did make an error posting in the wrong forum. Thought I had clicked beginners. Then got lost in the editing
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Jan 26, 2014
As noted, usually only a problem in private campgrounds, not public ones.

As far as I know, neither Oregon or Washington State Parks have any breed-specific bans...and I think the same is true for Federal campgrounds, too. (Nat'l Parks, Nat'l Forest, COE, BLM, etc.)