5 Useful Tips For Camping With Pets
Camping with your pet can be stressful - what do you bring? How do you prepare? Where is the best place for camping with dogs? With so many questions, we are here to provide you with 5 useful tips for camping with pets. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about pet friendly camping at Camp Fimfo!
Choose The Perfect Site
Did we mention that Camp Fimfo is a great option for pet friendly camping? We offer pet friendly cabins and RV sites at both of our locations to fit your needs. Explore our accommodations below!
Pet Friendly Cabins
If you're a glamper at heart, you don't need to give up the comforts of style in order to camp with your pet! At Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country, select Bluebonnet and Coyote Cabins are pet friendly! These cabins can sleep up to 8 people with a private bedroom, loft area for the kiddos, bunk beds, and a sleeper sofa. Not to mention there is a full kitchen, bathroom, private porch, picnic table, and grill for all your elevated glamping needs. At Camp Fimfo Waco, select Magnolia and Mammoth Cabins are pet-friendly. These cabins can sleep 8-12 people and each have a full kitchen and a private bathroom!
Pet Friendly RV Sites
It's easy to go rv camping with your dog at Camp Fimfo! Both of our locations offer Red Carpet RV sites that are perfect for camping with pets. When you book one of our RV sites, you can enjoy full hook-ups, a fire ring, picnic table, and plenty of space for your pet to roam around. Simply choose between
Camp Fimfo Waco or Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country then pick your favorite site!
Check Your Pet's Health
When camping with your pet, it's important to make sure your pet is healthy before embarking on your adventure. Many campgrounds, like Camp Fimfo, have a pet waiver you must sign. This waiver indicates that your pet is healthy and up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. This is to ensure that our campers, staff, and all furry friends are safe at our camping resort!
Pet Policies & Rules
In addition to checking your pet's health, we also recommend looking into the campground's pet policies and rules. Here at Camp Fimfo, we have 3 major policies you should know that will help you prepare for camping with your pet.
First, if you are booking a pet friendly cabin, you must bring a crate with you. Whenever you leave your cabin and your pet is left unattended, your pet must be put in a crate. This is to ensure that all of the cabin's belonging are protected while you're away, as well as provide your pet with comfort that they are in a home they are used to.
Like most campgrounds, our camping resort requires that pets be kept on a leash at all times, unless in your cabin or RV site. We encourage you to take walks around our wooded campground with your furry friend, but just make sure they are on a leash. This way, you can keep a close eye on your pet wherever you go!
Lastly, please make sure to always clean-up after your pet. Whether you're staying close to home at your cabin or campsite, or are busy exploring our Texas campground, it's crucial to respect nature and our fellow campers in making sure the grounds are kept clean.
Pet Camping Checklist
It's hard enough remembering what you need to bring for you and your family, so how do you prepare for camping with your pet? We made a list of items you should add to your camping checklist for your furry friend!
- Crate/Leash: We've touched on this before, but it's important to bring a crate and leash with you when camping with your pet.
- Doggie Bags: You can never bring too many! Your pet and fellow campers will thank you for it.
- Food: The pets have to eat, too! Don't forget to bring pet friendly food on your camping trip so they stay healthy and energized.
- Favorite Bed: Make your pet feel at home during your getaway by bringing their favorite pet bed! Whether you're camping in a pet friendly cabin or RV site, your pet will have plenty of space to roam (and sleep).
- Treats, Treats, & More Treats: All humans love a good dessert, so don't forget about your furry friend! Bring lots of treats and reward them for being the best camping campanion around.
Pet-Friendly Camping Activities
Keep your pet active by taking part in a variety of pet friendly activities! At Camp Fimfo, we have 3 great ways to keep your pet entertained during your camping adventure.
Nearby Attractions
You can never go wrong with grabing a leash, grabbing your pet, and exploring the nearby cities. Camp Fimfo Waco is only a few miles away from Magnolia and other well known Waco attractions. View a list of dog friendly things to do in Waco here, including dog parks and nearby trails. At Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country there are so many hikes and nearby trails to explore too! View a list of dog friendly recommendations in New Braunfels here.
River Walk
Both of our camping resorts are settled along rivers. Camp Fimfo Waco sits along the Bosque River and Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country is nestled on the Guadalupe River. Both rivers are pet-friendly as long as your pup is on a leash!
Take A Long Walk
Although we have a variety of pet-friendly activities available, you can never go wrong with a nice, long walk around our camping resort. Plan your route at Camp Fimfo Waco or Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country.
We hope this list provided you with some tips for camping with dogs or any other pet you may be bringing on your camping trip. Once you camp with your pet, you'll never want to leave them at home! If you're ready to book your pet friendly camping adventure at Camp Fimfo, you can get started here.
We can't wait to welcome you and your furry friend!
