Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Phoenix, AZ

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Phoenix, AZ has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Phoenix, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Phoenix camping trip.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Phoenix, Arizona (165)

    1. Cave Creek Regional Park

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

    "Clean, well spaced camping just outside of Phoenix!"

    "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."

    2. Desert's Edge RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    6 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."

    3. Desert Shadows RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 869-8178

    4. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    18 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."

    5. Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    16 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."

    "Recommend black canyon city for laundry and hiked on the black canyon trail."

    6. Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

    10 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    16 miles

    "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."

    "The further you get away from the main road the less people. Will stay here again."

    7. Deer Valley RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 581-3969

    "Very pleasant .there is no sewerage hook ups you have to drive to dump ech time .the people were friendly there as well"

    8. White Tank Mountain

    16 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "Fantastic park for seeing the stars and getting away from Phoenix city lights."

    "General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway."

    9. Sundial Mobile & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Sun City, AZ
    6 miles
    +1 (623) 979-1921

    "Pretty much the ONLY one we could get ahold of in the phoenix area that isn’t 55+."

    10. Phoenix Metro RV Park

    1 Review
    Phoenix, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 582-0390
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Phoenix, AZ

813 Reviews of 165 Phoenix Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Ashley C.
    Sep. 27, 2018

    Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground

    Beautiful Views

    Great little place to camp near Phoenix. The lake is beautiful and I recommend taking the Roadrunner hike -- even easy for kids!

  • Carly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 17, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    LOVED the Lost Dutchman

    We stayed two nights at site #4 at Lost Dutchman State Park in early May, in a campervan. The campground is very large with multiple different loops, some with large open RV sites and some more secluded, a mix of pull through and back in sites. We walked most of the campground, and if you don't need a large RV or trailer site I highly recommend the sites from 1-15, they had pretty good privacy for a desert campground. The campground loop we were in was fairly empty when we were there (mid week). The view was amazing! Site was large and level if you are tenting it, with a nice level parking pad. Bathrooms were a bit of a walk from our area, so take that into consideration. They were spotless and the showers were available at no extra cost, which was great! Site was wonderful for just lounging around and relaxing at. Potable water spout was just two sites over, a short walk. There were fire restrictions so propane stoves only, no campfires. We hiked the siphon draw trail up to the top of the flatiron, a very challenging and unique hike with a lot of rock scrambling. The trail leaves right from the campground which was perfect. The campground was very clean and quiet while we were there. I highly recommend Lost Dutchman to anyone looking for camping near Phoenix! We reserved ahead of time, campsites were $25 with the online fee.

  • Jacob T.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

    Beautiful views!

    Just some amazing views!! You can see the entire Phoenix valley! Perfect elevation, 7-8k . About a 3 hr drive from Phoenix

  • Don M.
    May. 19, 2021

    Cave Creek Group Site

    Spacious sites and amazing views

    I love these sites, they seem to really embody the AZ southwest camping experience for me. Our site had a view of a trail where we watched equestrians ride by sporadically throughout the evening. We saw some snakes, coyotes, and other wildlife. This is a very nice site, and a quick drive from Phoenix.

  • P
    Jan. 14, 2023

    Happy Endings Retreat

    Awesome Boondocking experience !

    Scott and Kevin have a great piece of property they love To share! Located in a valley of the Bradshaw mountains just about and hour and a half from Phoenix, this is an awesome getaway- away from it all. I boondocked for a couple days and enjoyed the quiet solitude of the canyon, enjoyed hiking, and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It’s a rocky dirt road to get here, but my class C rv easily made it- and I’ve taken it in worse roads. Well worth the effort, give this place a try! thanks Kevin and Scott!

  • Janet H.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Pleasantly surprised

    Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.

  • 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.

  • Chenery K.
    Sep. 14, 2017

    White Tank Mountain

    Stargazing in the city

    Fantastic park for seeing the stars and getting away from Phoenix city lights. Lots of well marked trails and access to water and facilities as well as access to a county library and education center at the entrance.

    I just camped in this park last night in space 17 - the family camping is about 35 sites in a big loop with a central restroom and marked pathways from each campsite to the facilities. Some sites are pull-in/back-in, and others are pull-through along the road. The lowest and highest numbered sites are closest to the staff "residences" with their RVs. Each site has a fire ring, grill, concrete picnic table and water/electric posts. I think site 18 is my favorite, and sites 17-21 are closest to the family campground trail leg that leads to the Ironwood Trail for hiking access.

    I've also joined two ranger-led hikes here (Black Rock Loop for sunrise hikes) as well as a county-sponsored astronomy night with access to multiple large telescopes and an astronomy presentation. Check the park website for their activities calendar as there's a good chance you can take advantage of some organized education during your visit.


Guide to Phoenix

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Phoenix, Arizona, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your furry friends behind. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet owners like spacious sites and clean facilities

Dog owners appreciate the variety of outdoor activities

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Pioneer RV Resort 55+ features full hookups and a friendly atmosphere, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • Stardust Trailer Park offers clean facilities and a unique charm, perfect for those looking to relax with their pets in a serene environment.
  • Maricopa County Park Lake Pleasant has well-maintained sites and is known for its beautiful lake views, ideal for enjoying time outdoors with your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Phoenix, AZ is Cave Creek Regional Park with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.

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