The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Dog-Friendly Camping near St. Johns, AZ

76 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.

Search destinations
    Add dates

    Pet-friendly camping near St. Johns ranges from free lakeshore sites to developed campgrounds with full hookups, suiting both tent campers and RV travelers with dogs. Concho Lake dispersed camping area welcomes pets with 10-20 sites featuring concrete pads and fire rings in a lakeshore setting. All sites accommodate both tent campers and RVs with pets at no charge, though the condition of the camping area varies seasonally. Several sites include trash receptacles and primitive fire rings, while portable toilets provide basic sanitation. The lake itself offers wildlife viewing opportunities with prairie dogs and rabbits frequently spotted around camp boundaries. Recent visitors note that wind can be significant in this open landscape where highway noise is sometimes audible.

    Desert Falcon Ranch and ConchoLakeland RV & Tent Campground permit pets throughout their facilities without breed restrictions. For RV travelers with pets, Springerville RV Park provides full hookup sites with ample spacing between neighbors, making it suitable for dog walking within the campground perimeter. Sites remain clean with regular maintenance, though summer temperatures require careful monitoring of pet comfort. St. Johns RV Resort and Bear Paw RV Park also accommodate pets with more developed amenities including showers and electric hookups for climate control. Cattle sometimes graze around Concho Lake's perimeter, requiring dogs to be kept under control. The magnificent sunset views and star gazing opportunities provide peaceful evening activities when walking pets after temperatures cool.

    Petrified Forest National Park Camping Guide - The Complete Guide

    Get the guide now

    View Guide

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near St. Johns (76)

    Filters    Tent onlyRVDispersedCabinGlampingPetsEquestrian

      1. Concho lake

      4.2(13)15mi from St. Johns

      "Nice spot along the highway. You can hear vehicles but in a van, barely heard it. There’s prairie dogs and bunnies galore, which was a nice bonus. Clean porti potties and decent AT&T signal."

      "Close to high way pass mile marker 369 - Due to fire danger in the area currently it’s closed."

      2. St. Johns RV Resort

      3.0(1)1mi from St. JohnsRVs

      from $60 - $600 / night

      Check Availability

      3. Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

      4.1(40)35mi from St. Johns

      "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. Concho Lake Recreation Area

      4.0(1)15mi from St. JohnsTents

      5. ConchoLakeland RV & Tent Campground

      5.0(2)20mi from St. Johns40 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The views of the volcano, the nearly always blue skies. Rainbows and antelope just are fantastic."

      from $10 - $15 / night

      Check Availability

      6. Desert Falcon Ranch, LLC

      5.0(1)19mi from St. Johns10 sitesRVs, Tents

      "A peaceful place to think your thoughts, go on walks, listen to wildlife, look at wildflowers and read a book. Very serene. Magnificent sunsets and stars are bright at night."

      from $10 - $200 / night

      Check Availability

      7. Springerville RV Park

      4.6(5)27mi from St. JohnsRVs, Tents

      "But after talking to Don the camp host you could get a spot with one at checkin or one if one is available at a nearby spot move to your spot."

      "Only one wifi spot near office. Super nice folks. Verizon 5G is strong but slowish. Close to town. Right on the highway but it was quiet at night."

      Check Availability

      8. Ridge Valley Ranch

      4.0(1)22mi from St. Johns3 sitesRVs

      "We missed a crucial turn and wandered around for an hour on narrow, rocky gravel roads before Lew could talk us through the route."

      from $10 / night

      Check Availability

      9. Crystal Forest Campground

      4.2(16)35mi from St. JohnsRVs

      "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."

      Check Availability

      10. Gristmill Farms RV Park

      5.0(2)25mi from St. JohnsRVs

      from $45 / night

      Check Availability
    View all 76 campgrounds

    2026 Explorer Giveaway

    Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

    Enter to Win

    St. Johns Contest

    Enter to Win

    Drive Time

    Recent Dog-Friendly Camping Photos near St. Johns, AZ

    17 Photos of 76 St. Johns Campgrounds

    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near St. Johns, AZ

    342 Reviews of 76 St. Johns Campgrounds

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • MB's J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 15, 2026

      Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res

      Beautiful open area

      Rv camping. Camping areas are big enough for 2-3 families

      Nice amenities (Picnic table/ Firepit)

      Calm campground nice with pets

    • w
      Jun. 24, 2021

      Rainbow (AZ)

      Big Trees, clean air

      I have been coming up to the White Mountains since I was a kid. Rainbow campground has been our go-to spot for camping. There are 3 loops that are FCFS. The rest of the sites are reservations. The sites all have picnic tables and fire rings. There are full bathrooms throughout the area and pay showers when is not covid. Big lake is a short drive from the campground, where you can rent a boat, fish from shore and a small store with supplies. There is always wildlife around, especially skunks, so watch your pets. The sites are laid at where you don't feel like you are right on top of your neighbor. None of the sites in Rainbow have hook-ups, bit there is a dump station down the road. There is another campground for full hook-ups down the way.

    • Carol The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 8, 2026

      Concho lake

      Good free camping for a couple of days

      This is a small camp ground that was clean when I visited in June. The lake is a reservoir and for my visit, didn’t have water in. There was a small herd

      of less than twenty free range cows enjoying the dry lake. There are many prairie dogs that I found amusing to watch scampering in and out of holes. There was a coyote and quite a few birds. Although the site is located near traffic, once inside my RV I could not hear it. I like the fact that some of the sites have cement pads and trash cans. I saw no other amenities, such as a porta potty. The area was windy with trees helping to provide some privacy between each campsite. Great Verizon service. Not much hiking except for walking around the lake. I did see a path located outside the entrance that was good for running or walking along side the road. Most sites I saw had large rocks for a potential camp fire. Great place if you are looking just for a quiet location. The maximum nights allowed is seven days and no permit is allowed.

      I am giving it a rating of three because of the location and lack of hiking trails.

      There is a community and a general store across the road from the lake.

    • Kathy W.
      Aug. 30, 2016

      Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground

      Fool Hollow

      Probably the most beautiful campground in Arizona. Just outside Show Low, in the eastern part of the state, you are nestled in the pine & juniper of the region. Despite being in the middle of a developed area, once in the park, you feel appropriately isolated. We were at a reserved tent site (Osprey 12). All tent sites overlook the lake & a couple of them even have creeks running through them after rain. Visited family on a full hookup site & while the pads are huge, it seemed like you were more exposed to your neighbors. The tent loops all have access to a vault toilet & the middle loop has showers as well (the other loops are still walking distance from showers). There are several day use areas & boat ramps to the lake. Saw (& heard) many different birds & animals. Can't wait to go back.

    • C
      Sep. 29, 2020

      Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground

      Best of both worlds!

      Situated in NE Arizona, you get to experience cooler weather, fishing across the road and a local general store near by for those forgotten items. The camp grounds are clean and have ever amenity necessary without feeling like you're at a hotel. We like the spots in the back half of the grounds.

    • M
      Jul. 30, 2018

      Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground

      Best campground ever!

      Love this campground, clean and quiet! We went in June during fire restrictions but it was still a nice site. Lakes nearby within walking distance dogs had a blast!

    • J
      Aug. 1, 2021

      Encore Venture In

      RV Resort

      This is an RV Resort, not a camp ground. The lots are average size and fairly easy to get in to. I’m glad I had a spotter. They have nice amenities including cable TV. There is free WiFi, but only at the office. Dog friendly. It has many park models and seems to be a retirement community. The people were nice. Great place to spend the summer months in Arizona. A bit expensive, but I was here for work so it was paid for.

    Guide to St. Johns

    Concho Lake Recreation Area welcomes pets at all campsites with concrete pads available for RVs and tent spots suitable for dog owners. Free camping areas around the lake feature trash cans at most sites and portable toilets, though campers report cleanliness varies seasonally. ConchoLakeland RV & Tent Campground provides a more developed option with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing pets at all 30 campsites. St. Johns RV Resort offers full hookups across 137 sites with amenities including showers and sanitary dump stations for RV campers traveling with pets. The portable toilets at Concho Lake are generally maintained, though some visitors note occasional issues during busy periods. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near St. Johns, Arizona.

    The dirt roads at Concho Lake Recreation Area become muddy and slick after rain, requiring careful navigation with pets in tow. Walking trails around the lake attract wildlife including prairie dogs and rabbits, providing natural entertainment for leashed dogs. Desert Falcon Ranch allows pets at their ten primitive camping sites with reservable spots for both tent and RV camping. Crystal Forest Campground near Holbrook (approximately 30 miles northwest) provides electric hookups and picnic tables with thirty-amp service for RVs traveling with pets. In winter months, the frozen Concho Lake creates unique hiking opportunities along the shoreline. The gas station and convenience store across from Concho Lake offers basic pet supplies for emergency needs, though campers should pack adequate food, water and waste bags for their animals.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near St. Johns, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near St. Johns, AZ is Concho lake with a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews.

    What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near St. Johns, AZ?

    TheDyrt.com has all 76 dog-friendly camping locations near St. Johns, AZ, with real photos and reviews from campers.

    Keep Exploring