Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Benton, AR

Searching for the best camping near Benton, AR? Benton is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Benton camping trip.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Benton, Arkansas (126)

    1. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Jones Mill, AR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 844-4176

    $15 - $25 / night

    "They are divided by class, one is for bigger rigs and is right on the water near the dump station. All the slots are near the lake. There are wonderful trails and waterfalls to find."

    "I am quite fond of the state parks in Arkansas and this was a clean, quiet, beautiful and safe location near Hot Springs. I was very happy that I could also bring my dog."

    2. Maumelle Park

    50 Reviews
    Maumelle, AR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 868-9477

    $28 - $75 / night

    "Stayed 6 nights at Maumelle COE campground next to Arkansas River. Nice and quiet especially after the weekend crowd left. Nice walking trails and still close to major conveniences."

    "By looking at the Arkansas River you would think the east side of the river would all be considered North Little Rock or Little Rock. Maumelle is on the west side of the Arkansas."

    3. Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park

    75 Reviews
    Hot Springs National Park, AR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 620-6715

    $34 / night

    "Park is on the smaller side so the spots arent super big, ours was very close to the neighbors. Hookups are really well done with electricity, water, and sewage. Bathrooms were very clean."

    "There are many positives to this campground well beyond the proximity itself. With electricity at all sites and a flat rate it seems to have a lot of positives to check off."

    4. Downtown Riverside RV Park

    23 Reviews
    North Little Rock, AR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 340-5312

    "At first entrance it appears as if you are entering a large parking lot. There is a large pavilion to picnic and pet area by the water."

    "The location is truly excellent with easy access to the Arkansas River Trail, the Clinton library, restaurants and other attractions."

    5. Little Rock North KOA

    21 Reviews
    Cammack Village, AR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 758-4598

    "It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop!"

    "We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in. Neighbors are close but nice as was the staff."

    6. Catherine's Landing

    25 Reviews
    Hot Springs, AR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 262-2550

    "The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. "

    "Lots of amenities like disc golf, hiking trails, pool, zip line course, lake access and two dog parks that were the cleanest I’ve seen at an rv park."

    7. Willow Beach

    26 Reviews
    Scott, AR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 961-1332

    $26 - $75 / night

    "Situated between the Arkansas River and Willow Lake, every site is waterfront. Showers and bathrooms were clean and in good condition. Sites were close but in good repair."

    "Beautiful campsite along the Arkansas River. The sites are all very spacious with very long back in driveways. Some of the sites had covered picnic tables, which was great."

    8. Hot Springs National Park KOA

    22 Reviews
    Hot Springs, AR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 624-5912

    "Close to the national park, friendly employees and guests, several mini trails and a dog park."

    "Good spot, close to bath rooms/shower house/cafe. Pretty level - just 1 leveling block was all we needed for our pop-up."

    9. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    105 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 727-5441

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Great areas to look around and hike. Restaurant is pretty decent and breakfast was hot and delicious. There’s a little petting zoo thing close by for kids. Playground was great."

    "Our camp site was next to a little stream and we put out our yard pets by the stream and we had people stopping to talk about them and the kids loved them ."

    10. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 287-2757

    "We had a lovely time tent camping at Lake Ouachita. It was a last minute Memorial Day weekend plan, so there wasn't much research before hand."

    "This state park sits on one of the prettiest and clearest lakes in the state of Arkansas. The area that I will be focusing on is the primitive tent sites."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Benton, AR

921 Reviews of 126 Benton Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Catherine's Landing

    Very Nice, Lots of Amenities

    Catherine’s Landing is a great RV park with lots of amenities and things happening. This park is an RVC Outdoor Destination property which is known for their “resort” amenities. The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. 

    All roads, sites and patios are paved and this is definitely a big rig-friendly park. Every site has water, 50/30 amp, sewer, cable, and wifi. Fire pits and picnic tables accompany all sites. There are a variety of sites ranging from waterfront back-in, pull-thrus, or interior back-in. Waterfront sites have a nice view of the lake from the back of the site and access for fishing. The park also has yurts and cottages (some of which are pet-friendly). Adjacent to the yurts is a nice, large covered picnic area with grills, a dish washing station. 

    Lots and lots of amenities here. Hiking trails, swimming pool, fitness center, lounge, playground, dog park, zip-line, boat rental, boat launch, store, and disc golf. Some amenities (boat rentals and zip-line) are an extra charge. 

    Hot Springs is a nice little town nestled in the Ouachita Mountains with interesting history and natural beauty. We found plenty to do from hiking the National Park to learning about the bathhouse history to discovering the gangster influence. We spent four nights and could have stayed longer with all that the town offers. Most people come here to bathe in the soothing warm mineral waters but there is also a horse racetrack, science museum, off road track, water/theme park, alligator farm, and a few museums. Hot Springs National Park has miles and miles of great hiking trails and a great place to spend an afternoon. The town of Hot Springs is very dog-friendly and we found many places that would allow them in and on the patio for lunch.

    Pros:

    • Very nice, clean, well-manicured
    • Lots of amenities
    •  Paved level sites with paved patios 
    • The dog park was a decent size for running and mingling with other dogs
    • The hiking trail(about 3 miles) was a big plus and got used a lot. 

    Cons:

    • Price. We booked late and didn’t have too many sites to choose from we had to pay for a waterfront site
  • a
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Sweet Escape RV Resort

    relaxing calm family friendly

    Sweet Escape RV Resort in Austin, Arkansas, offers a peaceful and welcoming experience for RV travelers. Conveniently located near Highway 167, it provides easy access to nearby cities like Cabot and Little Rock. The park features several amenities, including full hookups, a large dog park, fishing ponds, a bathhouse with showers, laundry facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Recreational options like yard games and scenic surroundings enhance its appeal for families and solo adventurers alike. this RV park is in its early stages also the bathrooms are the cleanest  that i have seen in a campground/ RV park they clean them daily. in the winter they have complementary hot chocolate and a 15 ft Christmas tree!!! 100% would recommend

  • Jennifer H.
    Feb. 19, 2025

    Catherine's Landing

    Great campground on Lake Catherine and close to Hot Springs

    Top notch RV campground that is well maintained and has a friendly professional staff. Lots of amenities like disc golf, hiking trails, pool, zip line course, lake access and two dog parks that were the cleanest I’ve seen at an rv park. We had site 204 which is a back in site with FHU on driver’s side. We loved this site because it was on the back side of the campground, near the dog park and lots of open space behind us to play with our dog. All of the sites are very spacious, concrete pads, well maintained hook ups, and most are full sun. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.

  • Erich H.
    Oct. 6, 2023

    Hot Springs Arkansas Finish Line RV Park

    Brand new RV campground in HotSprings

    Everything is awesome. Sites are in pristine condition. Managers are so friendly and helpful. Located in Hot Spring proper. Easy access to everything. The Dog Park, laundry facilities, and restrooms/showers are of course new and clean. Casino and Racetrack are right around the corner. Easy access to everything in HotSprings.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Little Rock North KOA

    Only 1 Tent Site on the property !

    It was great. I have the only tent site they offer. It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop! The only drawback is it’s close to the freeway and you can hear a LOT of traffic.

  • C
    Sep. 23, 2020

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    Enjoyable maiden voyage

    I have little to go off of, but this is a very clean, safe feeling place. Close to the national park, friendly employees and guests, several mini trails and a dog park.

  • Lynn G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2023

    J and J RV Park

    Very Nice, Quiet Place

    This park was very peaceful and quiet. You can hear the bullfrogs at night. JJ - the owner was the ice on the cake. Just such a nice fellow. There are several full timers there. It is right on a little creek, and there are turkeys somewhere nearby. The RV Park is very very close to Hot Springs National Park, and there is an amusement park right across the highway. The Wi-Fi is nonexistent. There is no dog park, but plenty of space to walk your fur children. We enjoyed the full hook ups. Nice big pull thru sites. There is a laundry room and bathrooms on the premises. I had an enjoyable experience, and would gladly stay there again if I am ever nearby.

  • Stella L.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Treasure Isle R.V. Park

    Nice park

    Nice, quiet park. Laundry facilities nice and clean. Clean showers. Nice dog park. Management friendly. On lake, so some boat noise. The cons were poor local TV satellite

    service and no WiFi for monthly stays. Would stay here again.

  • J
    Nov. 26, 2024

    Sweet Escape RV Resort

    Great place to stay!

    Very friendly campground. Many amenities including laundry, bathhouse, very nice showers, and large dog park. We really enjoyed the fishing ponds as well. The owners could not have been nicer and more helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone.


Guide to Benton

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

Tips for camping with dogs near Benton

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable with the camping environment by bringing familiar items like their bed or favorite toys to places like Lake Catherine State Park Campground.
  • Keep your dog leashed and under control while exploring the trails at Maumelle Park to ensure a safe experience for everyone.
  • Pack plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially during hikes around Cloud Nine RV Park.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Benton

  • Enjoy fishing and swimming opportunities at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, where pets are welcome to join in the fun.
  • Take advantage of the spacious grounds at JB's RV Park & Campground for long walks and playtime with your dog.
  • Explore the scenic trails and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding Burns Park while your pet enjoys the fresh air.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include

  • Downtown Riverside RV Park, which offers a quiet atmosphere and easy access to the Arkansas River for leisurely strolls with your pet.
  • Little Rock North KOA features spacious sites and a welcoming environment for pets, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
  • Goose Pond Road Camp provides a secluded setting perfect for relaxing with your dog while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Benton, AR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Benton, AR is Lake Catherine State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 83 reviews.

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