Dog-Friendly Roof Tent Campsites in Germany

Travelling with a dog changes how you choose a campsite, and it is exactly the kind of decision where a vague “pets welcome” sign is not enough. We record pet policy as a structured field with four states — allowed, conditional, no and unknown — and a site only appears on this list when its status is recorded as allowed. A site marked unknown is deliberately left off, because we will not turn missing information into a yes.

At the time of writing, all nineteen published German campsites in the atlas are recorded as allowing dogs. That is a strong result for a single country, but it does not mean every site treats dogs the same way. Several sites attach conditions — lead requirements, a maximum number of dogs or breed restrictions — and those conditions matter as much as the headline status. Always read the individual spot page before you arrive.

How we treat dog data

We do not guess. If a booking platform or the operator’s own site confirms that dogs are accepted, we record allowed. If acceptance is limited — for example, only on certain pitches, outside certain dates, or for certain sizes — we record conditional and keep the details in the spot’s notes. If we cannot confirm either way, the field stays unknown and the site stays out of this guide. That is a deliberate bias toward accuracy over a longer list.

What to check beyond the status

Even where dogs are allowed, the practical questions are the same everywhere: whether a lead is required at all times, whether there is a dog walk or exercise area nearby, and how the site handles dogs around livestock, wildlife or a lake. Some German farm sites keep their own animals and ask for dogs to stay on a lead, while larger family sites may have dedicated dog showers or fenced areas. The atlas records lead and walking notes where the source states them, but you should still confirm directly, because a campsite’s pet rules can change between seasons.

Planning a dog-friendly loop

Because the confirmed list spans the whole country, you can usually build a route around it rather than the other way around. For a first trip, the quieter farm and forest sites are often the most relaxed for a dog, while the lakeside and family sites reward early booking and a bit more care around swimming areas. Keep your roof tent camping with dogs guide handy, and use the Germany map to visualise distances between stops.

Arriving with a dog

On arrival, keep the dog in the vehicle or on a short lead until you know the site’s layout, where the exercise areas are, and whether any pitches or paths are off-limits. A quick walk of the perimeter before you unload saves a difficult first hour, and it helps you spot the water points, waste bins and any livestock that may be grazing nearby. Many German sites provide dog waste bins but expect you to carry bags, so stock up before you travel.

Water, shade and summer heat

Germany can be hot in summer, and a dog in a roof tent needs the same shade and water planning you do. Choose a shaded pitch where possible, carry plenty of water, and never leave a dog unattended in a closed vehicle. On lakeside sites, check whether dogs are allowed on the beach and near the water at all, since the rules often differ between the camping area and the bathing area.

Finally, remember that a recorded allowed status is a starting point, not a promise. Conditions change between seasons, so confirm the current pet rules with the operator when you book.

Campsites where dogs are recorded as allowed

• Campingplatz ABC at Großensee
• Bavaria Kur-Sport Campingpark Eging am See — in Bavaria
• Camping Naabtal-Pielenhofen — in Bavaria
• Wiesensee Camping
• Freizeitpark Camping Schüttehof — in Black Forest
• Camping Bleialf — in Eifel
• Waldcamping Birkendorf — in Black Forest
• Campingplatz Dümmersee
• Camping Aach — in Bavaria
• Comfort Camping Seeburger See
• Camping Dörpen
• Camping Groß-Eichen
• Camping im Eichenwald
• Campingplatz Landidyll
• Campingpark Ohmbachsee
• Fichtelpark — in Bavaria
• Bruchmühlen
• Campingplatz Hof-Dahlhoff
• Team Waxbrunnen — in Eifel

Before you book

Confirm the current pet rules with the operator, note any lead or breed conditions, and carry the paperwork required in Germany. If you know a dog-friendly German campsite that is not yet in the atlas, you can submit it and we will verify it against the same standard.