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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near New River, AZ

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Cave Creek Regional Park offers well-spaced campsites that accommodate pets in a desert landscape setting. Located approximately 20 miles from New River, this pet-friendly campground features clean facilities with water and electric hookups at each site. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park, including on the connecting hiking trails. The campground is particularly quiet on weekdays, providing a more peaceful experience for pets sensitive to noise. Both RV and tent camping options are available, with picnic tables and fire pits at each site.

Dispersed camping areas near New River provide more primitive options for camping with dogs. Old Airstrip Camping & Staging Area and Maddock Road Dispersed sites allow pets without restrictions, though these BLM and State Trust Land locations require campers to pack in water for themselves and their animals. The gate at Cave Creek Regional Park closes at 9 pm, preventing late returns to the campground with pets. Desert wildlife and high temperatures pose hazards for dogs, particularly during summer months. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers cabin accommodations that accept pets as an alternative to tent or RV camping, providing more shelter from extreme desert conditions.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near New River, Arizona (192)

    1. Cave Creek Regional Park

    17 Reviews
    Cave Creek, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-0431

    "Surrounded by homes but for its proximity to town its sunset views are fab. Close to a Frys and Home Depot. My onlllly reason for 4/5 stars is the surrounding homes have very noisy dogs."

    "We have always looked forward to our quiet nights away from usual civilization and would stay awake to hear the coyotes howl, along with the rest of the wildlife."

    2. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    10 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."

    3. Old Airstrip Camping & Staging Area

    19 Reviews
    Anthem, AZ
    14 miles

    "Really cool cactus variations all around, you can hear coyotes. And there are wild burros in the area you can def hear them and during the week it's likely you will see them!"

    "This is a staging area for off road vehicles, so there are a lot of quads, ATV, and OHV there. But no one seemed to be running around at all hours of the night like at other areas."

    4. Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    10 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."

    "Quiet, spacious, close to water, stores, lake pleasant. If you drive to the back, off new river road, you can find less people and traffic."

    5. Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    10 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."

    6. Roadrunner Campground - Lake Pleasant

    9 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    11 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."

    7. Pioneer RV Resort 55+

    7 Reviews
    Anthem, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-7465

    $39 - $543 / night

    "While out-running a winter storm in Northern Arizona we headed South."

    "I’m not real keen on high occupancy parks but I wanted to stay near Phoenix - just not in Phoenix. Here to attend my grandsons graduation. Close to major shopping and restaurants. Extremely quiet."

    8. Maricopa County Park Lake Pleasant

    7 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    11 miles
    Website

    $32 / night

    "The spots are relatively close to each other and tent camping is also allowed. Water is clear and very nice. Wild donkeys from old miners back in the day still roam around."

    "There are many campgrounds on Lake Pleasant- we stayed at Roadrunner which is near the Discovery Center."

    9. Stardust trailer park

    5 Reviews
    Carefree, AZ
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 800-2654

    $70 / night

    "Stardust Trailer Park in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a hidden gem worth raving about!"

    "It is located really close to 2 fun biker bars, we stayed for a month and just happened to be there during bike week. The energy and vibes were immaculate."

    10. Desert's Edge RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    14 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."

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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.

  • J
    Jun. 1, 2022

    Verde Ranch RV Resort

    Very good site for large rigs. All sites have loose rockbase.

    All hookups available at all sites. There is a dog park and a walking path along the river in which the dogs took a dip.

  • M
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Zane Grey RV Village

    BEAUTIFUL campground! Plan at for at least a couple of nights!

    This was just a stop along our route, and we were so bummed we only stayed here one night! Shady, lots of trees, pristine condition of all facilities including dog park, walking trail next to the creek, and large enough sites for our 42' rig. There was live music on night! Furthermore, they were generous and understanding of an emergency situation that happened on the day we needed to leave. The owner even brought my kids popsicles while we packed up! Ask him what he used to do for a living... he'll have a fun telling you about it. Beautiful campground I couldn't recommend more.

  • 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.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Verde Ranch RV Resort

    Newer (2 yrs) RV park with nice amenities

    Well payed out and extremely clean facilities. Dog park, pool, RV washing & repair service available, laundry & showers.

  • 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!

  • R
    Mar. 5, 2023

    Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    Az state trust land

    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. A $15 annual permit is required and a maximum stay of 14 days per year is allowed, however the state really has no way of enforcing this. In all my years in Arizona if you're not using an OHV, you will most likely never be asked to present a usage permit. Please purchase the permit, it is a small fee and someone does have to eventually pick up the trash that inconsiderate people leave behind...

  • M
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Verde Ranch RV Resort

    Take a break and relax at this resort!

    GREAT RV park for big rigs. Very nice pool, great dog park with dog pee pads of turf all over the park (my dogs appreciated that over peeing on the gravel! Ha). We weren't super thrilled we paid so much for a back-in site to the Verde River when the river wasn't very full or the site very close to it. They nickle-and-dime you, even for an optional picnic table! But the pool and club house were beautiful, so it felt like a really nice break from the typical campgrounds. Truly a resort.

Guide to New River

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near New River, Arizona, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

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Tips for camping with dogs near New River

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting Desert Shadows RV Resort, where amenities are available but may not include pet-specific supplies.
  • Be mindful of wildlife and secure your food to prevent any curious critters from stealing it, particularly at Happy Endings Retreat, where nature is abundant.

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