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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Maricopa, AZ

635 Reviews

West Pinal County Park includes a large, fenced area for off-leash dog exercise, making it a standout option for pet owners camping near Maricopa. This peaceful county-run park welcomes pets while maintaining clean facilities with shaded picnic tables and spotless portable toilets. The park offers spacious sites set far apart from each other, providing privacy for campers whose dogs may be reactive or energetic. Sites cost $10 per night plus a $2 processing fee, and advance reservations are recommended during winter months when the park often fills up. Most sites are pull-through with shade ramadas and picnic tables, accommodating various RV sizes while tent camping is also permitted. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Maricopa, Arizona.

BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument dispersed camping areas provide free alternatives for pet owners seeking more primitive experiences. Both Vekol Road and Road #8042 areas allow pets with plenty of space for dogs to explore, though high clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing some areas. The Vekol Valley Road site offers level places to park with mountain views and sufficient room for most RV sizes to turn around. For those preferring more amenities, Encore Foothills West in Casa Grande provides full hookups with designated pet areas, though these back up to farms which may be challenging for dogs reactive to large animals. RoVer's Roost SKP Park offers well-groomed sites with working hookups, and the host is noted for being particularly friendly to visitors with pets. During summer months, Arizona's extreme heat requires special consideration for pet safety when camping.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Maricopa, Arizona (143)

    1. West Pinal County Park

    9 Reviews
    Stanfield, AZ
    15 miles
    Website

    $10 - $35 / night

    "There are some short hiking trails. Entire park is wedged between AZ 84 and I-8 but yet highway noise is very minimal. Approximately 15 min drive to Stanfield and 30 min to Maricopa or Casa Grande."

    "Amenities in the Park: • A large, fenced area for off-leash dog exercise. • Shaded picnic tables and clean port-a-jons."

    2. BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument - Vekol Road Dispersed Camping Area

    11 Reviews
    Stanfield, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "At Interstate 8, Exit 144 go south. BLM starts in about .6 mile."

    "Pros - very easy to locate, seemingly plenty of space (while some spots have neighbors and some do not), tons of geodes and other cool rocks, tons of space to walk and explore, and it is fairly quiet."

    3. Vekol Valley Road

    9 Reviews
    Stanfield, AZ
    19 miles

    "To stores in Maricopa,AZ"

    "Plus, there is what seems to be a dried-out, rocky riverbed nearby that I walked around with my dog, which was nice!"

    4. Encore Foothills West

    4 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There is a pet area, but it is gravel and backs up to a farm, so if your dog is reactive to large animals I wouldn't suggest taking them there."

    "It's an active park so lots of activities and the location is great. Full hookups and large sites."

    5. RoVer's Roost SKP Park

    2 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 426-3589

    "Note to travelers, Arizona is beastly hot in the summer. Our A/C worked but our absorbsion refer couldn't keep up. Had to get an ice chest and dry ice. The host was very friendly."

    6. Sundance 1 RV Resort

    1 Review
    Casa Grande, AZ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 426-9662

    7. Pinnacle Farms South

    4 Reviews
    Guadalupe, AZ
    23 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "Our 19’ trailer was in a quiet, private spot next to a large grassy area sometimes used for canine agility."

    "The RV spot was between date palms and next to the dog agility course. The tent sites were in the back and seemed nice and private."

    8. BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument - Road #8042 Dispersed Camping Area

    1 Review
    Stanfield, AZ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "This is a two track road that leaves the highway and goes thru a gate, and EXTREME CAUTION is advised slowing down and leaving the freeway due to no off ramp or signs here to alert traffic behind you."

    9. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Maricopa County has a great park system. This is our third time here. There are tons of trails and the views are awesome."

    "Outstanding layout, great hosts, spectacular location. "

    10. Encore Fiesta Grande

    2 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We've found most age qualified resorts will let you stay if you don't have kids or pets. This is a busy little 55+ RV community."

    "Fiesta Grande RV Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona is a nice 55+ age qualified RV resort in the sunny Arizona desert. The staff here is very welcoming and friendly."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Maricopa, AZ

635 Reviews of 143 Maricopa Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • Chandra D.
    Jan. 11, 2023

    Sonoran Desert RV Park

    Well maintained and very friendly

    Important: If you plan to arrive after hours you must call ahead so you can get the gate code. They gave us a temporary spot that was pull thru due to the time of our late arrival. Then at noon they escorted us to our site to set up for the duration of our visit. I included an images of daily, weekly, and monthly rates for 2023 and full list of amenities and the winter activities. There are also deluxe sites available. This camp ground is pet friendly with a dog park area and offered daily planned activities. We participated in game night, line dancing classes, aquatic aerobics in the heated pool, and the New Years party. The showers are very clean and the laundry room was immaculate. The sites have full hook up 30/50 amp and sites up to 100'x55'. They offer propane services. There isn't anything to do in the town.

  • S
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Sonoran Desert RV Park

    Beautiful Pool

    Perfect Stop outside of Phoenix area. Clean and very well manicured RV campground. Our late arrival reservation was handed graciously and info was easy to understand. The pool is beautiful and the shower/restroom was so pristine. Nice dog park.

  • 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!

  • Michael C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 6, 2023

    Sonoran Desert RV Park

    Boom! Best resort we have stayed at

    From the first contact at making reservations, to the rescheduling, to the follow up contact to the check in and then the park it’s self….CLASS! Park is Clean, level, spacious, pool is heated, two dog parks. The park staff are solid rockstars!

  • 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.

  • W
    Jan. 13, 2022

    Sonoran Desert RV Park

    Very nice campground

    Stayed here for 5 days in order to regroup and reorganize after dispersed camping for awhile. A nice stay especially having full hookups, laundry, WiFi and a nice dog park with GREEN grass… ☺️. This park is extremely clean and well designed. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Guide to Maricopa

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Maricopa, Arizona, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and natural beauty

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Maricopa

Pet-friendly campgrounds include essential amenities

  • The Casa Grande RV Resort provides full hookups and clean facilities, making it a convenient choice for pet owners.
  • Encore Fiesta Grande features a variety of activities and amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.
  • At Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort, you can enjoy a range of recreational options while your pets have space to play and relax.

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