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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Glendale, AZ

759 Reviews

White Tank Mountain Regional Park's pet-friendly campsites offer electric and water hookups in both drive-in and walk-in sites accommodating tents, RVs, and even some hiking-accessible locations. Pets are permitted throughout the campground with standard leash requirements. The park maintains exceptionally clean facilities including modern bathrooms and free hot showers that receive consistent praise from campers. Campsites are well-spaced with concrete picnic tables covered by shade structures and fire rings with hammock hooks. Sites remain level and well-maintained with stunning views of mountains, desert landscapes, and iconic saguaro cacti. The bathrooms remain among the cleanest in any Arizona campground with additional amenities like dish washing stations.

The extensive trail network surrounding White Tank Mountain provides numerous pet exercise opportunities, though owners should watch for loose cholla cactus balls that can attach to dogs' paws. Several hiking paths accommodate various difficulty levels, with strategically placed benches along trails for rest breaks. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers additional pet-friendly options with cabin accommodations alongside RV and tent sites. Maddock Road Dispersed camping on Arizona State Trust Land permits pets with more primitive conditions requiring a permit, while dispersed camping off Highway 74 provides free pet-friendly options without amenities. The campground's proximity to Phoenix allows for easy access to veterinary services while maintaining a peaceful desert setting with wildlife viewing opportunities including birds, coyotes, and various reptiles.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Glendale, Arizona (152)

    1. White Tank Mountain

    16 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "This park is so close to town, but far enough to get some quiet night sky! There are standard campsites and a more primitive camping area."

    "Fantastic park for seeing the stars and getting away from Phoenix city lights."

    2. White Tank Mountain Regional Park

    12 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 935-2505

    $15 - $45 / night

    "Hiked the Waterfall and Black Loop Trail for a little exercise as well. Didn’t do any others as our dog had an encounter with a stray cholla ball."

    "We stayed two nights at the Willow walk-in sites (W10). Despite our campsite being close to the bathroom it exceeded our expectations. Campground is well organized with friendly staff."

    3. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 235-6140

    "RV camping on big water in Arizona! We have stayed here a couple of times. Make sure to book a spot up on cliff overlooking the water. Great sunsets. Free shuttle to haul kayak to boat ramp."

    "We keep a boat at Lake Pleasant and are part of the Arizona Yacht Club so we are up here all the time."

    4. Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Glendale, AZ
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (623) 933-3662

    "It is located on the flight path for an airbase and can get noisy but the amenities far outweigh the short bursts of noise."

    5. Saguaro Skies - Luke AFB Famcamp

    3 Reviews
    Litchfield Park, AZ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 856-4991

    $40 / night

    "Right next to the commissary and AAFES. Bathhouse is excellent. Laundry is free."

    "Concrete slab to park on and rocks around instead of grass."

    6. Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 542-4631

    "Numerous campsites available in an area along State Road 74 and New River/Lake Pleasant Roads, at least 2 or 3000 acres with hundreds of establish campsites."

    "Recommend black canyon city for laundry and hiked on the black canyon trail."

    7. Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    15 miles

    "The further you get away from the main road the less people. Will stay here again."

    "This was a major travel destination for RV’rs and campers passing through, or staying for a while in close proximity to Phoenix. Major disappointment."

    8. Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts

    6 Reviews
    Litchfield Park, AZ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 853-0537

    $60 / night

    "All paved. 3 dog pens side by side to unleash pet for pottying and a long dog run I another area with toys & balls.

    1/2 the Laundry machines did not work with card."

    "Near I-10. Close together spots but orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees everywhere. They have 2 fenced dog runs. Pretty pool and hot tub. People are very friendly and helpful."

    9. Desert's Edge RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 587-0940

    "We arrived after the office was closed, but they had our bathroom keys and paperwork ready for us in the box outside the office."

    10. Roadrunner Campground - Lake Pleasant

    9 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "A two lane dump station near the Desert Tortoise camping area. Security and cleaning crews passing through keeping an eye on the rigs. Very close to Lake Pleasant."

    "It was super hot in the afternoons and you really have no privacy from the campers around you. It was nice having shower facilities but they weren’t the cleanest. The lake was nice to cool off in."

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  • Carol E.
    Jan. 25, 2022

    Eagle View RV Resort at Fort Mcdowell

    Nice quiet park out of town

    We got the last spot in the park to stop over for 3 nights. Lots are spacious. We have a view of the tribal land. Other sites have valley views and are more preferable. The amenities are very nice. Large laundry $3/load. Central courtyard with gas grills, a pool and hot tub. DVDs to borrow are available in the office as well as jigsaw puzzles, and books. Walking paths and trails are throughout the park. A dog park is available. Town is about 10 minutes away on a winding back road. The road behind the park is not used much so no traffic noise to speak of. Coffee and donuts in the clubhouse in AM. The only negative would be the goat head stickers! They track in and are painful for the pets as well. We saw wild horses, woodpeckers, and heard the distant coyotes carrying on.

  • Jeni G.
    Oct. 18, 2019

    Tonto National Forest Riverside Campground

    Cool spot, too much trash

    The river was beautiful! The camp spots were close to the river with nice big fire rings. Just like a lot of low desert camping in Arizona it’s dusty and dry with lots of prickly plans. But the trail and the trees near the river were lush. My biggest complaint about the spot was all the garbage everywhere. Come on people, burn your trash or take it home! There’s no need to trip over piles of water bottles & beer cans, cigarette butts, McDonald’s wrappers and plastic bags.

  • Annette R.
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Nice place to stat

    We stayed there years ago in our RV as a young family of 4 w our dog and cat! We were told to take our dog to a boarding facility bc he’s a pit bull! And this was back in the day when most sites were 55+ and this was the only one we could get into and we were visiting people in Glendale! It was quite the drive!

  • J
    Mar. 20, 2023

    Leaf Verde RV Resort

    Awkward and crammed Face to face sites

    If you’re a social butterfly and don’t have dogs, this place could work. The sites are really crammed in and on top of that, your door is face to face with your neighbor which makes it so awkward to do anything outside when you don’t want to talk to an overly chatty neighbor. Or if you or your neighbors have unfriendly dogs they can’t be out at the same time. Facilities are decent, same with pool. Adequate dog parks but nowhere for dogs to pee near sites other than gravel.

  • Kimberly O.
    Jan. 2, 2022

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Beautiful boondocking

    I didn't like paying $25 a night for a space with no hookups, but we did choose a site near the shower house, so that was good. Superstitions are awesome! Coyotes yip at night. Quail ran thru my site. The dog park is great!

  • Jen H.
    Apr. 9, 2019

    Leaf Verde RV Resort

    Nice campground close to Phoenix

    Leaf Verde is in Buckeye, AZ which is only 30 minutes from Phoenix. The pool is refreshing and if you aren’t into swimming there is a pool table, dog park and shuffle board to keep you busy. The sites are gravel and close together but nice.

  • M
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Quiet little park

    This is a nice little KOA. It’s a small resort with all the amenities. It has a small dog park but it gets the job done. The people in the park are very nice and the staff are extremely kind and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Solid KOA with wide sites

    We arrived just after dark yesterday and will leave this morning. Convenient campground for a stay after visiting family in Phoenix before heading to Tucson. Wider sites than normal at a city RV park. Clean bathrooms, though a tad dated. Quiet. Standard KOA amenities of pool, hot tub, playground, and dog park. We’d stay again.

  • D
    Feb. 14, 2021

    Leaf Verde RV Resort

    Clean RV park

    Easy to get to from the 10 freeway, good sized RV park w decent sized sites, park is kept clean, pool, Pickleball courts, cornhole area, dog park, huge laundry room, and the people are nice. Regular pull through spots are kind of like buddy spots as your doors face each other. Back in and deluxe sites are decent sized. Roadways are asphalt and large enough to maneuver bigger rigs through. All sites are full hook up w 30 & 50 amp electrical.

Guide to Glendale

Discovering pet-friendly camping spots near Glendale, Arizona, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent options that cater to both you and your pets.

Pet owners like the variety of amenities available

  • At Pleasant Harbor RV Resort, you can find electric hookups, showers, and a market, making it convenient for longer stays with your pets.
  • Cave Creek Regional Park offers well-maintained facilities, including drinking water and picnic tables, perfect for a day out with your dog.
  • Leaf Verde RV Resort features spacious sites and clean amenities, ensuring a comfortable experience for both you and your pet.

Dog owners appreciate the scenic activities

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