Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Goodyear, AZ
Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts in Goodyear provides full hookup sites with designated pet areas for camping with dogs. The property features multiple dog pens for unleashing pets and a separate dog run area equipped with toys and balls. White Tank Mountain Regional Park and Leaf Verde RV Resort also welcome pets, with White Tank offering hiking trails where dogs can join their owners on leash. Campers note that sites at Leaf Verde are arranged face-to-face, which can create awkward situations when neighbors have dogs that aren't friendly with each other. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean, well-maintained dog parks with separate sections, some featuring green grass areas that provide relief from the desert gravel.
Sonoran Desert RV Park's sectioned-off dog park spans 4000 square feet with two areas featuring grass, particularly appreciated by pet owners after extended periods of dispersed camping. The park also offers specialized PETHouse sites with private dog runs. Campers should be aware of potential hazards when hiking with dogs in the region, including loose cholla cactus balls that can attach to paws along trails. White Tank Mountain visitors have reported these encounters even on maintained paths. Desert wildlife considerations include wild burros in some camping areas that may interact with pets, and coyotes can be heard in the distance at several campgrounds. Most RV resorts provide designated pet waste stations and enforce leash rules outside of dog park areas.
