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Free. Quiet. Gravel road in. Plenty of spots. Popular among hunters. There may be others here when you arrive. Bathroom. Dirt roads.
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Moro Bay State Park Campground provides level asphalt pads suitable for both RVs and tent camping, with all 23 sites offering full hookups for pet owners. Pets are allowed throughout the campground area with standard leash requirements in effect. The park maintains clean facilities with restrooms and showers right across from many sites, making it convenient for campers with animals. Campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern poles, creating comfortable spaces for families and their pets. The park features a playground area where families can gather while supervised pets remain leashed nearby. Sites are well-maintained with trash bins placed at every other campsite. All pets must be attended at all times and owners are expected to clean up after their animals throughout the park grounds.
Nearby hiking opportunities include two short trails within Moro Bay State Park where leashed pets can accompany their owners. Water access is available for pets at designated areas, though swimming with pets should be monitored due to boat traffic. The park offers boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and bike rentals for recreation while camping with pets. The paved roads throughout the park provide good walking surfaces for daily pet exercise. Lake D'Arbonne State Park, approximately 45 miles away, offers additional pet-friendly camping options with cabins that accept pets for travelers extending their stay in the region. Camping during cooler months provides more comfortable temperatures for pets, as summer heat can be intense in this area. Local wildlife sightings include deer, bald eagles, and numerous squirrels, so pets should remain leashed to prevent wildlife encounters.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near El Dorado (22)
1. Moro Bay State Park Campground
"All the sites are level, many with lake views. Only two short hiking trails. Boating & fishing here is very popular with the locals. El Dorado about 23 miles away for groceries/supplies/liquids."
"great place loved site #7 roomy quiet and so relaxing grandkids had a blast with the campground cat he even slept in the tent with em great place to spend Christmas nice hot showers fishing right from"
2. Corney Lake South Shore Campground
"Great primitive camping right by the lake. A few good spots to park boats/boards on the bank steps away from the campsite. Restroom with no sink or showers. Running water on site."
"Fantastic lakeside views, especially in the morning. Water hook ups next to most spots and primitive toilets in the middle of the camp area."
3. Sugar Creek Hunt Camp Dispersed
"It is a hunt camp so you might have a truck or two drive by but other than that we were the only ones out here so it was real quiet and there's at least three "spots" where a big rig like ours (35ft) can"
4. Shamrock RV Park
from $45 - $50 / night
5. Lake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park
"Tennis courses, disc golf course, hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, cabins, lodges, several playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions & WiFi."
"This lakeside state park has RV and tent camping, cabins, lodges and YURTS available. There are also day use pavilions available for family reunions, employee barbecues or birthday celebrations."
6. Lincoln Parish Park
"Close to the restrooms but not much through traffic. Large wide spots with paved cement made it easy to park and level. Full hook ups were nice. Trash cans were at every other campsite."
"View from the lake at all spots. Premium spots are nice and wide. It’s a small campground, so not too busy. There are lots of great spots to be around the park and lots to do."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $50 / night
7. Silver Eagle RV Campground
8. Lake Claiborne State Park Campground
"Nice hilly trails, very nice lake views, TONS of deer, nice little beach area. Very similar to Lake Darbonne State Park just a little older and shabbier facilities, still very nice."
"Campsite was right on the lake and had a gorgeous sunset. Bathrooms werent the greatest but still good. The only really bad thing was that there was poison ivy all around our campsight."
9. White Oak Lake State Park Campground
"This was a little park but still worth the drive. It has really nice bathrooms towards the front. Like the best I have ever seen before!!"
"We had a great weekend at White Oak Lake, enjoying having the tents-only loop to ourselves, fishing (some basic tackle is available in the Visitor Center), meeting friendly people on the playground, being"
10. Corney Lake North Shore Primitive Campground
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 44 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 2 min from Hot Springs, AR
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near El Dorado, AR
110 Reviews of 22 El Dorado Campgrounds
- WWayne
TravelerLincoln Parish Park
This Campground is a gem. A short distance from I-20 is easy to find. Sites are paved and level. Free WiFi included. The comfort station was clean, and the showers had good pressure with plenty of Hot water.
- vvicki P.
ScoutFrank Anthony RV Park
This place is a dump and not a safe place to camp. This town offers nothing to do and very few restaurants and shopping. Gun fire is a regular occurrence. Don’t go there
Gail G.GuideLake D'Arbonne State Park — New Lake D'arbonne State Park
peace, quietness and lake views
Love it here, has laundry, great views, nice and quiet😍 Passing thru La, State parks are our faves. Here for 2 nights, had nice hot showers, our clothes washed, and played some golf, and explored our second day. We have water and electric, have seen some campsites with full hook up. We close to the lake, with lots of trees for shade!
Kimberly P.GuideWhite Oak Lake State Park Campground
Quiet and spacious
$57 for 2 nights. Park has wifi. Our spot had 30 amp/water, a firepit, picnic table, and grill. It also had a swing! Excellent bank fishing all through the park but unfortunately we didnt catch anything. Saw lots of little bluegill and baby bass. We even rented a peddle boat ($10/hr) and tried exploring more areas. Still no bites and the peddle boat kicked our butts, it was so hot, and no shade. Bathrooms were far from most sites but have air conditioning which is uncommon.
Amanda F.
LegendWhite Oak Lake State Park Campground
Nice facility with great staff
This place is beautiful and serene. Peaceful and quiet. Tent camping in the summer is no longer for me though. Cabin or camper for summer time from now on. Tina at the office is informative and the sweetest! We loved talking with her.
- Tina M.Scout
Lincoln Parish Park
Fabulous campsite
I stayed at campsite 34 on the primitive side. Easy walk to the bathroom and lake. The site was flat and easy to put up a tent. I was the only person on the primitive side probably because it was during the week. I loved the solitude.
Amanda R.ScoutHuckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort – Primitive Tent Camping & RV Sites in Minden, LA
Peaceful Retreat
Huckleberry hide is a little piece of heaven. You feel relaxed, your own private space, staff that are very friendly, you have trails to roam with your dog. They’re not long, but they’re really good. There’s restrooms and laundry room if needed near the front. They have a little dog park where your dog’s able to run off leash. If your dog is in training or sport training, they have a little thing up there set up as well. They got a little market when I accidentally forgot to get diced tomatoes when I was making spaghetti. That was a lifesaver. We have stayed at a cabin, which was nice and spacious. I had to get my mattress pad out for the bed, but overall it was a great cabin. Kristie has a little basket of snacks, a hairdryer, shaving cream, a razor, and a few other things underneath the cabinet in the bathroom in the cabin, just in case you forgot anything. This place has shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a tea, kettle coffee maker, like a little coffee bar. My husband loved that part. She had the trash bags and little odd in things that you wouldn’t think about there just in case you needed it. They thought so far ahead. Even salt, pepper, and some spices that are a lifesaver as well when you don’t have everything you need from home. They have really went above and beyond. There’s a hot tub here. And 6 miles away at their private home you can schedule a two hour swim. You have to pay a little fee for it. You also can get a longer time again pay a little fee for it. I have not done that yet, but I am hoping to very soon. They have electric, sewer, water hook ups for an RV set up for you here. By the pond has to be 30 foot long so it can fit as well as park car. Long length available in the front area. If you haven’t tried this place before you really need to put it on the list. You won’t regret it. It is a little expensive for a week. It’s amazing. The Wi-Fi is not that great. So if you’re just needing a little time out from your phone and from life, it would be perfect for you. If you need to work, bring a little Wi-Fi booster and you’ll be perfectly fine. Great place in my books!
Jay T.TravelerWhite Oak Lake State Park Campground
Nice clean safe.
Great place to take family camping
Guide to El Dorado
Moro Bay State Park offers 23 full-hookup campsites with level asphalt pads located 23 miles from El Dorado, Arkansas. The park sits at the confluence of Raymond Lake and the Ouachita River in southern Arkansas, where the climate features hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters. Several pet-friendly campgrounds in the area maintain specific rules for visitors with dogs while providing access to lakes, trails and recreational opportunities.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: White Oak Lake State Park Campground provides excellent bass fishing opportunities with boat rentals available. "Lake D'Arbonne is packed with well-maintained sites to camp at various levels of comfort" and "the shallow lake allows long-dead trees' trunks to stick out of the water, creating a unique environment." Visitors often report successful fishing: "One of our friends caught about 8 decent sized ones."
Mountain biking trails: Lincoln Parish Park features nationally recognized mountain bike courses. "11 mile trail system for hiking/mt bike. Exceptional mt bike course," notes one visitor. Another mentions, "A new mountain bike trail was just added. Along with a nice playground, walking trails, and fast Internet if needed."
Water recreation: Kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boating are popular at several area lakes. "The park offers boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and bike rentals" at many locations. One camper shared, "You can rent bikes, kayaks, pedal boats and small fishing boats" for day use.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Lake Claiborne State Park Campground maintains excellent bathroom facilities. "Bath houses are new, clean and climate controlled," reports one camper. Another mentions, "The bathrooms are clean and warm (welcome in the winter and spring)."
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. "Whitetail deer, owls, fish/gar, butterflies, dragonflies, fireflies, and much more!" can be observed at various parks. One visitor noted, "Very nice hilly trails, very nice lake views, TONS of deer."
Level camping sites: Corney Lake South Shore Campground provides well-maintained spaces for RVs and tents. "Paved roads and semi level RV spots - great spot to stop for a few days!" A visitor described, "Quiet spot with heavy tree cover - don't expect good Solar charging or satellite. Fantastic lakeside views, especially in the morning."
What you should know
Weather considerations: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making spring and fall more comfortable for camping. "Camping during cooler months provides more comfortable temperatures," as summer heat can be intense.
Reservation requirements: Lake D'Arbonne State Park and several other dog-friendly campgrounds near El Dorado require advance booking during peak seasons. "The campground is confusing. Campsites are not marked," reports one camper about certain primitive sites.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited connectivity. "Absolutely 0 service for AT&T or Verizon" at some locations, while others report "Sporadic AT&T and T-Mobile service" depending on the exact campground location.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near El Dorado feature playground equipment. "The camp site we chose was right on the lake and it had a dock as well for fishing. The trails were cool too nicely wooded," making them ideal for family activities.
Swimming areas: Sugar Creek Hunt Camp Dispersed provides free camping with access to water. "Super cute little spot. It had plenty of space/sites for big rigs, cars, tents, and hammocks. Established bathrooms and trash receptacles," notes one visitor.
Safety considerations: Most campgrounds have rangers that regularly patrol the areas. "I needed a place to come in late that was safe and quiet. This spot is perfect. Expensive but worth it for the cleanliness and safety."
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Bring leveling blocks as some sites require adjustment. "Not level ground, but we managed with enough blocks to get it level. This was a back in site," advises one RVer.
Full hookup availability: Most RV sites offer water and electric, but sewer connections vary by campground. "Campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern poles, creating comfortable spaces for families and their pets."
Site selection strategy: Arrive early for best site options at non-reserved campgrounds. "You aren't assigned a site at reservation, so you'll need to get there early if you want a specific one."
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