Best Dog-Friendly Camping near St. George, UT

Snow Canyon State Park Campground allows pets throughout its RV and tent camping areas, though dogs are not permitted on hiking trails. The park provides spacious tent sites with picnic tables and fire pits, while RV sites resemble an urban parking lot with full hookups. McArthur's Temple View RV Resort in St. George accommodates pets with 272 sites for tents, RVs, and cabins, featuring electric hookups, sewer connections, and water. St. George/Hurricane KOA Journey welcomes pets with a dedicated dog park, making it convenient for travelers with animals. Southern Utah RV Resort's 80 sites include pet-friendly accommodations with picnic tables and full hookups. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times, with varying restrictions on number of pets allowed per site.

Red Cliffs Campground offers primitive camping with pet access just minutes from St. George, surrounded by towering red cliffs with miles of hiking trails for exploring with leashed dogs. Zion River Resort provides riverside camping with pets allowed, backing up to the Virgin River with reasonable prices at their on-site market. Leeds Canyon Dispersed camping areas provide free camping options where pets can roam more freely, though finding available sites can be challenging during busy periods. Temperatures in summer months can exceed 100°F, requiring extra consideration for pet hydration and paw protection on hot surfaces. Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, with enforcement varying by location. Veterinary services are available in St. George and Hurricane for emergency pet care.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near St. George, Utah (158)

    1. Westside Campground — Sand Hollow State Park

    569 Reviews
    Hurricane, UT
    10 miles
    +1 (435) 680-0715

    $50 / night

    "Great place even for a day trip and conveniently close to St. George."

    "Warm, blue and clear waters, red sand and red sandstone landscape all around. Location is convenient as there is a Walmart around the corner and St. George is not too far."

    2. Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Ivins, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 628-2255

    $40 - $200 / night

    "Campground is 25 minutes from St. George."

    "Nicely kept state park, safe, on outskirts of St. George UT. RV spaces are CLOSE together. Tent sites are better, spacious. Showers in tent area have a pull-chain."

    3. McArthur's Temple View RV Resort

    24 Reviews
    St. George, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (435) 673-6400

    $52 - $67 / night

    "Nice location in downtown st George"

    "This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."

    4. Quail Creek State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Hurricane, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 879-2378

    $28 - $40 / night

    "St. George area with easy access to Zion and more. Nice reservoir for boating and swimming although the beach is very rocky in some spots. Lots of water toys for rent."

    "Beautiful location! All camp sites overlook the lake. There are flush toilets and outdoor coin showers. If the camp ground fills, they allow primitive camping in the parking lot for a minimal fee."

    5. St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey

    35 Reviews
    Leeds, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This KOA is located about ten minutes outside of St George and right off the I-15 freeway. It was all the amenities that your typical KOA has; dog park, hookups, cabins, and store."

    "Pet area with dog bags. Conveniently located off the highway but the downside is you can hear the highway. Sites are pretty close to each other. Good for a stopover"

    6. Red Cliffs Campground

    27 Reviews
    Leeds, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 688-3200

    $5 - $15 / night

    "Red Cliffs is a popular location for locals out of St George for day hikes and school outings because of its geological significance and fossilized dinosaurs prints."

    "Lucked out with a last minute reservation and got a fantastic spot right below a trail that leads to dinosaur footprints in the sandstone."

    7. Watchman Campground — Zion National Park

    242 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 772-3837

    $35 - $130 / night

    "If you want to be around some amenities though, skip Springdale and drive an hour west to St. George and make sure you stop off at In and Out Burger. Especially if you live in the midwest like me."

    "Watchman is located just inside the main southern entrance for Zion National Park. It’s a large national park site with multiple loops and hundreds of campsites."

    8. Zion River Resort

    74 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 822-8594

    "Just a few minutes from Zion NP and St George. Pet friendly and kid friendly. Lots of shade trees. Clean pool and hot tub. Market on site with very reasonable prices."

    "Also has small playground and dog park. Access to Virgin River with a primitive trail."

    9. Southern Utah RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Washington, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 669-2242

    $59 - $79 / night

    "Washington and St George are really cool too."

    "This is a great, clean, relatively affordable spot to spend the night on your way to the sites in Southern Utah. This place is new, so it's very clean. No mature trees."

    10. WillowWind RV Park

    22 Reviews
    Hurricane, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 635-4154

    $65 - $85 / night

    "Conveniently located in amidst the offerings of Hurricane and nearby St George.

    Great stop for a layover or re-supply night!"

    "The satellite friendly spots are in the back of the RV park, and the aisle behind us had newer/younger trees that would not block satellite (but also would provide no shade)."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near St. George, UT

1780 Reviews of 158 St. George Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 23, 2021

    Leeds Canyon Dispersed #6

    Amazing! Wish I could have stayed longer.

    Visited in December and arrived on a weekday. About 1/3 of spots were full. Spot 6 was stunning and provided privacy. Spot had enough Verizon service to work/hotspot. Road is great in a 2wd camper van. About 15-20 minutes from St. George. Spot 6 was ~3/4 mile from a trail, but the road was great to walk too. I will definitely be back.

  • L
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    Incredibly handsome state park in Utah system- St. George area

    My second visit to Snow Canyon was just as rewarding as the first one. Gorgeous red rock scenery and impeccable maintenance for this lovely box canyon named after a pair of brothers with a last name of Snow. 

    During the second visit in May the weather was perfect for sleeping without the tent fly--- stars overhead.

    Showers and bathrooms are first class.

    Great tent section but strange RV section though--- looks like urban parking lot. 

    Excellent staff.

    Tent sites are lovely except for site # 28 which is in a "hole". 

    Campground is 25 minutes from St. George.

  • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2021

    St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey

    Red Cliffs Hiking

    This KOA is located about ten minutes outside of St George and right off the I-15 freeway. It was all the amenities that your typical KOA has; dog park, hookups, cabins, and store. The best part of this KOA is its proximity to Red Cliffs National Conservation Area which is about a mile away. This National Conservation Area is surrounded by towering red cliffs that have miles of hiking trails through them. It's a great place to spend the day exploring. 

    The only downside is the traffic noise on the I-15 at night. But if you are in your RV or van you will hardly notice it. This is a good campground for any trip to Zion or the surrounding area. 

    Cell Service: Good

  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Sun Resorts RV Park

    Not a bad option on your route

    I typically rate campgrounds as they fit into 1 of 5 categories. This campground will be rated as an “along the way” stay — grounds that you seek out for a night or two as a place to simply stay the night along your journey to regroup and get some sleep. Ratings for this category are based on: Cost: 3 Overall grounds: 3 Utility of sites (hookups, level ground, accessibility): 3 Noise: 4 Reservation Process/Ease of Getting a Site: 4 Layout: 4 Customer Service: 5

    Mesquite, NV might not be an obvious destination for adventurers but it’s got a bit of a strategic location for those “passing through” as it’s right in the border of AZ & NV. About an hour from St George, Utah, 50 min from Valley of Fire State Park & the Overton Arm of Lake Mead... the location isn’t perfect, but it ain’t bad. There’s also golf nearby if that’s your thing.

    The cost for a pull-thru site was $10 more than a back in and had no picnic table, and no personal “hang out” space. It had some mature trees which was nice, but that was it. You go there to park and sleep.

    It’s directly next to a strip mall with a big Smith’s grocery store (with a special access door from the side of the park) which is both a pro and a con, depending on how you like your night sky to look. It’s totally safe and secure and the hookups worked fine. Upon check in I was warned the the wifi was terrible... they delivered on that promise.

    There is laundry which was open, but the bathrooms were COVID closed. A small communal area with grill and covered seating was available.

    The layout was straightforward and the sites were a bit unlevel (at least ours was).

    The woman at the front desk was very sweet both over the phone to make the reservation and upon check in. You must call to make a reservation, doing it online only submits a request. As the weather starts to cool, this is definitely a spot for snowbirds. We liked it because it was a convenient enough place to stop for our purposes and wasn’t a total dump like some of the surrounding spots. We would seek something more convenient to explore the surrounding areas but for passing through, this place is fine, if not a little expensive for what it offers.

  • Doc P.
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Cedar Pockets Pass Road - Dispersed Camping

    Quiet, convenient, amazing views on the edge of a canyon

    This location takes you to the beginning of the road into this area. Right off, there are large pull-through campsites with fire pits. As these were all taken, I pushed further in. Along the way, there are small pull offs that I considered but it was early in the day so I kept going. I’m glad I did. Lots of great spaces further up and it is 2wd friendly. Tip: get there earlier in the day, like 3-4pm to get a good spot. After I’d settled in and started exploring the area, a couple from British Columbia joined my campsite which was fun. Later, a truck with a 28’ camper drove past and then two other trucks with over landing setups also drove past. They didn’t stay with us but if you do choose to go solo at a site that can hold 5-6 vehicles, be prepared to share!

    Camping If you keep going a few miles past the pull-through sites, there are several amazing sites further up. Large enough for 6 vehicles (as is the case with my chosen location) and/or large campers. Most have fire pits. There are cows about when you get further in and they do walk through the campsite. At mine, there were cow pies; however, the cows just watched from the perimeter as they past. Chewing their cuds and gossiping I have no doubt. No facilities or water but lots of space around so that if nature calls, you can get away from camp and have epic views to answer its call in private. Sans cows. There is a section of I-15 visible but I didn’t hear it despite being only 25 min from St. George.

    The Approach and Ace Test Definitely Ace friendly (Ace was my 2016 VW Jetta that I often took on roads like this and use it as a sort of standard). That said, it is pretty washboarded so watch out if you’re bringing the fine China with you. Once you’re further in (wilderness) there are free range cows so keep an eye out for them and mind the signs that say no camping.

    Activities Good hiking nearby. All trails has some listed but some are cow paths and lead down into the canyon. There is one across the “street” from my site that goes all the way to the top of the ridge. I won’t have time to hike it but it looks like a good one. My site has epic 360 views that make you feel like you’re in the Grand Canyon. Bring your camera, take photos in the morning or in the evening, the sun will give great light regardless of which “golden hour” you take advantage of. Fire pit looking out over the canyon for a good evening of relaxing. If you absolutely need, St. George is 25 min away.

    Weather Mid-April when I was there gave me a high of 89 and a low of 58. Honestly a bit hot for me but very desirable for most. It was windy at my spot during the day but it calmed by evening. I did not bring firewood and I will regret that forever. It was a beautiful calm, clear evening in the 60’s.

    Cell Service Verizon gave me 3 bars at 5G and I was able to do some remote work while I was there as well as send videos in iMessage and things of that nature

  • Ben B.
    Oct. 23, 2019

    Zion River Resort

    Great place.

    This is a great campground. Backs up against the Virgin River. Just a few minutes from Zion NP and St George. Pet friendly and kid friendly. Lots of shade trees. Clean pool and hot tub. Market on site with very reasonable prices.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 11, 2021

    St. George RV Park & Campground

    St. George RV Park & Campground, UT

    Located right off the highway, this a great place to stay for one night or for longer periods. There seemed to be several full-timers living in the campground. You can hear the highway when you sleep, so try to request a site furthest from the road. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was welcoming and accommodating. There was not a dog park or any grassy areas that allowed pets which was a challenge.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2021

    Veyo Pool and Crawdad Canyon

    Little gem in the Santa Clara River Valley outside Veyo!

    Awesome campground tucked in the river valley directly outside of Veyo and 30 minutes outside of St. George!  Awesome campground for families with many amenities and activities such as pool, climbing, concessions, showers and more.  Drove my Honda Civic in and tent camped for a night while exploring Utah.  Campground manager/host was friendly and accommodating.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2024

    Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    Red Rocks!

    Nicely kept state park, safe, on outskirts of St. George UT. RV spaces are CLOSE together. Tent sites are better, spacious. Showers in tent area have a pull-chain. From their website: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Phone: 435-628-2255 Fax: 435-628-9321 Management: Kristen Comella, Park Manager Jesse Henderson, Assistant Manager.  Great red rock/lava flow hiking trail options, most are easy/moderate, nice loop through Snow Canyon and around on mesa and back for road cycling. Great mtn biking in St. George area (including a roller coaster ride on hard packed single track: Bear Claw Poppy and Snake Pit Loop trails. Many other trails in area). Huntsman World Senior Games held 2 to 3 weeks in Oct. in St. George. Traffic in St. George can be heavy at times particularly during typical rush hour times.


Guide to St. George

Explore the great outdoors with your furry friends at some of the best pets-allowed camping spots near St. George, Utah. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Tips for camping with dogs near St. George

  • Ensure your pet stays hydrated by taking advantage of the drinking water available at places like Zion River Resort, which also features grassy areas for your dog to roam.
  • Keep your dog leashed and clean up after them to maintain the beauty of the surroundings, especially in well-reviewed spots like Sand Hollow State Park Campground.
  • Bring along a dog bed or blanket for comfort, as many sites, such as WillowWind RV Park, provide ample shade and space for your pets to relax.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

Dog-friendly amenities that enhance your camping experience

  • Temple View RV Resort features clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • The well-maintained grounds at St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey include a playground and other amenities that cater to families traveling with pets.
  • Enjoy the convenience of electric hookups and pet-friendly policies at Zion River Resort, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your furry companion.

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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near St. George, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near St. George, UT is Westside Campground — Sand Hollow State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 569 reviews.

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