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Dog-Friendly Camping near Petrified Forest Natl Park, AZ

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    Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA accommodates pets with tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options along with clean shower facilities and full hookups. Sites are well-maintained with gravel pull-throughs that include picnic tables and fire rings. Dogs are welcome throughout the campground with designated pet walking areas, though some visitors note the pet area is quite small, essentially a 4x4 cage with artificial turf that's only suitable for very small dogs. OK RV Park provides another pet-friendly option near Petrified Forest with spacious pull-through sites arranged in a checkerboard pattern for added privacy. The park maintains clean facilities including restrooms, showers, and a well-kept laundry room.

    Petrified Forest National Park itself allows leashed pets on all paved areas, parking lots, and developed areas, making it one of the more pet-accessible national parks for travelers with dogs. Crystal Forest Campground and Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts offer dispersed camping opportunities where pets are permitted without the designated pet areas found at more developed sites. When camping with dogs in this region, visitors should be aware of the extreme temperature variations; summer days can exceed 100°F while nights can drop significantly. Several campgrounds provide no shade, so owners should plan accordingly with cooling mats and plenty of water. Most accommodations near Petrified Forest have no specific breed restrictions but require pets to be leashed at all times when outside vehicles or camping units.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Petrified Forest Natl Park (63)

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      1. Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA

      3.8(40)2mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There was a strong heater, and it was pet friendly! The manager was nice and the park was well kept!"

      "We were pleasantly surprised with our campsite at the KOA outside of Petrified Forest."

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      2. OK RV Park

      4.2(29)1mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs

      "They had a nice dog area and petrified wood on site to look at.  The lady who check us in was so nice. "

      "Laundry, pet park, and onsite bathrooms. Good water pressure and multiple tubes for making dumping your tanks easy!"

      from $65 - $70 / night

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      3. Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

      4.1(40)17mi from Petrified Forest Natl Park

      "Right next to the Petrified Forest NP entrance. Easy access, flat and free! We think that the spot with tables has a fee so we moved to the part next to the teepee."

      "It is tight next to south entrance of Petrified national forest."

      4. Crystal Forest Campground

      4.2(16)17mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs

      "Location awesome. We went to the area through the gate past the sheltered electric camp spots. There were cement pads as well in the fenced area."

      "It is just outside the south entrance to Petrified Forest National Park."

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      5. Homolovi State Park Campground

      4.5(69)29mi from Petrified Forest Natl Park49 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This is a great little campground 2 miles outside of Winslow Arizona. It’s in the middle of a state park that has two areas of ruins. One area is located about a mile from the campground."

      "Very surprised at how quiet it is because it is pretty close to I40. Only 5 miles outside of Winslow. Dump station and water fill at the entrance. Most sites have electric and water."

      from $30 - $40 / night

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      6. 5 Mile Wash BLM Dispersed off Hwy 77

      2.5(4)4mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs, Tents

      "Plenty of campsites along the trail. Standered nissan pathfinder was able to get through just fine."

      7. Petrified Forest Campground

      4.6(14)19mi from Petrified Forest Natl Park20 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This place was about 3 miles off of the highway in Holbrook, Arizona about 10 minutes from the petrified national Forest."

      "It was over 40 for 2 adults and 2 dogs. The view and peace is amazing. The host was VERY responsive and helpful all the way. I would definitely stay again. We are passing thru for work."

      from $35 - $45 / night

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      8. Sun Valley RV Park

      4.3(3)8mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs, Tents

      "Pulled in late with no reservation after failing to get access to dispersed camping, host was very nice and accommodated our dusk arrival."

      "The owners and staff here is really friendly, great location as they are conveniently located right off the interstate, and yet still fairly quiet."

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      9. Hopi Travel Plaza

      4.5(2)6mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs

      "Got a good night's sleep with my fan and sound machine close to I-40. Would stay the night in the future."

      10. JoeStar Ranch Under Milky Way

      4.0(2)7mi from Petrified Forest Natl ParkRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Away from it all on the off beaten path to get there but hey 1.25 acres for camping and exploring Jojo!"

      from $10 - $15 / night

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    • HThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 2, 2026

      OK RV Park

      One night stay

      This was an okay Campground. The dog park needs some work. The little town of Holbrook is pretty cool and there is a great Navajo Historical Society Museum... Definitely worth a visit.

    • Jovee S.
      Dec. 27, 2021

      Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA

      Okay.

      Stayed here Nov 21-23, 2021. 

      Firstly, these sites are pretty tight.  They are level, but tight.  All gravel. Secondly, there's nothing for dogs.  They may advertise as pet friendly, but it's really just not.  There's an area designated for a pet walk, but it's just not a pet walk at all.  You have the option to pay an extra $20 for a site that includes a little area for your doggo, but it's about a 4x4 cage with fake grass.  Really only big enough for a toy chihuahua to comfortably use it for potty time.  The restrooms were clean and decent.  Wifi decent. Laundry facility decent. This place is pretty straight forward in how it's designed and what it has to offer.  If you don't have pets, then this place might be good for you. Overall, it was okay for 2 nights, but no more than that.

    • Lyf Uninterrupted ..The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 22, 2020

      Encore Venture In

      Great RV Park located in the AZ Forest

      Nice wide sites for your RV.  This park is located in the forest area of Show Low, AZ.  At this time, the amenities (due to COVID 19), except for the laundry room, are closed so was unable to give it a 5 star rating.  Location is central to everything.  In fact, we rode our eBikes to get to just about everything.  Temps are warm in June and then cool down significantly after the Monsoon rains begin.  Nice people in the park.  Nice dog park and dog run.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 2, 2026

      OK RV Park

      Still friendly, clean, convenient, not fancy

      Second stay here also last minute and staff was friendly and accomodating :)      Had option of dry camp & were very close to restroom. It was quiet, plenty of spaces available. Walked dogs late night, some stickers in places on the margins so beware for your pet. Bathrooms clean, did not use shower, did not use laundry. There is a nice-sized off-leash dog area. Did not notice noise from I-40. Did hear train whistles in far distance (pleasant). I'm sure we'll stay here again passing thru AZ. It's also convenient to Petrified Forest NP.

    • M
      Feb. 27, 2022

      OK RV Park

      Spread out and Clean

      We stayed a couple night at this camp ground. It was clean and had easy pull through sites. It was not crowded at all and they were good with spreading everyone one for privacy. They had a nice dog area and petrified wood on site to look at. 

      The lady who check us in was so nice. 

      This was just a short drive from the Petrified National forest which had various overlooks and short hikes. The forest was also pet friendly. 

      I would stay here again. 

      AT&T was spotty in the area.

    • S
      May. 19, 2021

      Encore Venture In

      Nice But Sites a Little Tricky

      This is really a Park Model Resort that has about 25% of their sites set aside for RVs. The RV sites are scattered throughout the park but they have tried to group them together as much as possible. The sites are pretty level, really wide, and fairly deep. There is a concrete patio with each site. Sites are covered in cinders which are a bit of a pain. They present a somewhat soft surface which is like walking in about 6 inches of soft sand. Almost all the sites have a tree planted right at the front next to the road. Some of the trees are a bit wide which really makes getting into the site difficult. Even though the sites are wide the RV parking area is between the patio and the sewer connection which is about 11ft wide. When you combine that with landscaping and patio covers on some of the park models and getting in some sites can be real challenging for a larger rig. We have a 40ft motorhome and have been to this park probably 8 times. So far we have made it in and out but with some new scratches and a bit of maneuvering. Cell service is pretty bad here. We have Verizon cell phones which usually worked for phone service but sometimes cut out. We have Verizon and AT&T hotspots. AT&T worked the best but not fast enough to stream anything most of the time. There is Wi-Fi offered for a fee but we have not tried that. They also offer cable TV which I believe is free. They have a couple of dog parks, nice common areas, laundry, and a small gym. They have some other clubs and activity rooms but all of those have been closed due to Covid.

    • Nicole B.
      Nov. 4, 2022

      OK RV Park

      Great Site- Close to National Park

      I love the setup of this park! Spacious gravel sites and very friendly staff. Laundry, pet park, and onsite bathrooms. Good water pressure and multiple tubes for making dumping your tanks easy!

    • K
      Nov. 6, 2021

      OK RV Park

      Nice, clean, friendly staff

      All gravel, some trees but they are out of the way. Staff was very friendly and helpful in getting to our spot. They have a pet area , laundry room and restroom/ showers.

    • L
      Jan. 9, 2022

      Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA

      Very Well Kept!

      In my cross country move, I stopped here for a night to visit the Petrified National Park. I had never stayed at a KOA before but got a cabin with no bathroom for 1 night. It was very nice! Cozy. There was a strong heater, and it was pet friendly! The manager was nice and the park was well kept!

    Guide to Petrified Forest Natl Park

    Dispersed camping near Petrified Forest National Park offers alternatives to the developed campgrounds in the area. The park sits at elevations between 5,300 and 6,200 feet with temperature swings that can exceed 40°F between day and night. Most camping options require preparation for both hot days and cool nights regardless of season, with limited natural shade throughout the area.

    What to do

    Explore the Crystal Forest area: The Crystal Forest trail inside the park provides access to petrified wood specimens while staying on designated pathways. Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts offers free camping adjacent to the south entrance of the park. "Beautiful night sky. At night it is beautifully dark," notes a visitor who appreciated the astronomical viewing opportunities.

    Visit the Rainbow Forest Museum: Located at the south entrance, this museum features exhibits explaining the petrification process and regional geology. "Simply return to the campground via Highway 180. Inside the park (north to south), here are the must-sees: the Painted Desert National Historic Landmark, the Blue Forest, Jasper Forest, Crystal Forest, and the Giant Logs area," recommends a visitor to Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA.

    Photography at sunset and sunrise: The Painted Desert offers dramatic color changes during dawn and dusk. "Awesome sunset and sunrise views. It is an open area so be careful with the winds if you have a lighter, top heavy rig," advises a camper at Petrified Forest Campground.

    What campers like

    Level sites for easy setup: Many campgrounds in the area feature level gravel pads. "Sites were nice & level. Only about 2 miles from the entrance to the national park," notes a visitor to Crystal Forest Campground.

    Access to amenities after backcountry exploration: "Since there are no developed campgrounds inside Petrified Forest National Park, you have two options: choose a private campground outside of the park, or grab a permit and set off into the backcountry. We did both during our visit in August."

    Dark skies for stargazing: The remote location provides excellent celestial viewing opportunities. "I saw my first falling star. The view was great. We stayed at site closest to Bruce's house. It was not level but we had cots so no problem for us," shares a camper at Alien Acres.

    What you should know

    Limited shade at most sites: The Petrified Forest region offers minimal natural coverage from sun. "The sites were good size, easy to get into and level. Unlike most Moab parks, it's not along the highway; it's actually back a few blocks and was very quiet!" reports a visitor at OK RV Park.

    Significant day-to-night temperature fluctuations: Pack for both hot days and cool nights throughout the year. "We arrived just in time for a huge amount of rain, hence the mudfest. Got bogged down and had a little difficulty getting out."

    Fire restrictions vary by season and location: Many areas prohibit open fires during dry periods. "Unfortunately we were there during a fire ban, so no campfire for us, but still had a great evening."

    Tips for camping with families

    Check out playground amenities: Some campgrounds offer facilities for children. "Very nice park, pool is nice, lots for kids to do, camp sites are close together not much shade, but very nice park with lots to see and do in area."

    Consider cabins during extreme temperatures: Cabins provide climate control for families with young children. "From the gas grill to the fully equipped kitchen, it was a super easy stay. This cabin slept 7 and had a eat in porch as well."

    Look for educational opportunities: Alien Acres offers unique themed camping near the national park. "It is a fun setting and really close to Petrified Forest and Painted Desert. Just the lights and all the work that has been put into the place. He makes his stuff out of scrap metals."

    Tips from RVers

    Checkerboard parking creates privacy: Some RV parks use alternating direction setups. "Spacing is close but not tight, they alternate directions so it feels like the next vehicle is further away."

    Multiple sewer connections available: Several sites feature flexible hookup locations. "Long full service sites, multiple sewer connectors along the sites, picnic table, playground, laundry, clubhouse, nice showers."

    Pet-friendly options require planning: Dog friendly campgrounds near Petrified Forest Natl Park accommodate various pet sizes, but have specific rules. "Clean facilities, friendly staff, level sites and at a good price."

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