Dog-Friendly Camping near St. Paul, AR

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    Morgan Mtn Rd/Spy Rock Dispersed camping area permits pet owners to camp with their dogs in a spacious setting with mountain views. This free dispersed camping location in Ozark National Forest features several cleared sites along a gravel road, with multiple established fire rings and enough room for 3-4 vehicles. The site slopes slightly toward the ridge but contains some level areas suitable for tent camping. Pets are allowed throughout the area with standard National Forest regulations applying. The large dispersed site receives positive reviews from campers traveling with dogs, noting pets particularly enjoy exploring the forested surroundings. T-Mobile users report 1-3 bars of service ranging from LTE to 5G in the area.

    Nearby Byrd's Adventure Center offers additional pet-friendly options with both primitive camping and sites with hookups along the river. The center permits dogs throughout the campground but visitors should be aware of potentially dangerous dogs in the area, as one reviewer reported an encounter with an aggressive white Pyrenees near the restaurant. The facility provides access to multiple hiking and ATV trails suitable for exploring with leashed pets. Spy Rock Trail, located about a mile north of the Morgan Mountain dispersed site, offers a spectacular panoramic overlook that makes for an excellent dog-friendly hiking destination. The gravel access road to these camping areas has some ruts from rain and off-road vehicle traffic but remains passable for most vehicles when driving slowly and carefully.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near St. Paul (163)

      1. White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

      4.5(26)14mi from St. Paul13 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located beyond a perfectly canopied gravel road and surrounded by miles of mostly uninhabited forests White Rock Mountain has been the most delightful treasure of 2016."

      "The views, as other reviewers have said, are impressive and the Rim Trail is worth doing any time of day and any season."

      from $15 - $215 / night

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      2. Byrd's Adventure Center

      4.1(16)10mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is one of the best campgrounds in Arkansas. Dog friendly"

      "Camped near the river and had a wonderful time exploring the off-road trails near the area."

      from $10 - $22 / night

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      3. Devil's Den State Park Campground

      4.7(88)27mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Very pet friendly. And close to so many attractions in Northwest Arkansas!"

      "Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great. "

      from $20 / night

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      4. Redding Campground

      4.3(12)10mi from St. Paul4 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Dog friendly! Clean restrooms!"

      "Access to Spy Rock trail, but the vast amount of cobwebs made it seem like it’s not used much."

      5. Morgan Mtn Rd/Spy Rock Dispersed

      4.4(8)9mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents

      "A downed tree blocks part of the view, but still has a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains."

      "There are walking trails, with Spy Rock a short distance away."

      6. Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events

      4.8(5)8mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Near the Mulberry River and White Rock recreation area, the facility is an off road enthusiasts playground! Trails directly into the outback from the facility."

      "It's a great escape for off-roading and overloading. Be sure to stop by the Oark Cafe in Oark, Arkansas, which is a 25-minute drive from the campground."

      from $30 - $100 / night

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      7. Kings River Falls Campground

      4.5(6)11mi from St. Paul5 sitesTents

      "Less than a minute from the Kings River Falls Trail-head, and nestled alongside the headwaters of the Kings River in Venus Arkansas."

      "It is one of the most beautiful spots in Arkansas. Highly recommend."

      from $27 - $30 / night

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      8. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

      4.6(25)22mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake Ft. Smith State Park is a beautiful park in the Boston Mountains. We drove over from Memphis to meet my brother’s family (who lives in Tulsa)."

      "This is a nice modern park on the shore of the man made Lake Fort Smith."

      from $23 - $163 / night

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      9. Riverfield Acreage- White River

      5.0(2)4mi from St. PaulTents

      "Amazing secluded location. Kids loved having the rock bed and river right beside us. Perfect float trip back to our camp ground (free of charge to have them drop us off at a put in location."

      from $30 - $100 / night

      10. Withrow Springs State Park Campground

      4.4(27)24mi from St. PaulRVs, Tents

      "This small State Park just outside Huntsville Arkansas has many amenities. Family friendly handicap accesible. I has 30 tent Rv and walk in tent camping."

      "Great get away from 4th crowds. Was super hot & humid, but Arkansas in July!!! Lots of shade, took our fans to help keep cool. Full hookups...no cell service for T-Mobile. Used our Starlink."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near St. Paul, AR

    1138 Reviews of 163 St. Paul Campgrounds


    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 1, 2026

      Riverfront RV Resort

      A Hidden Gem

      We needed an overnight spot on our way from Oklahoma to NW Arkansas, and I'm glad that we picked this park. It's located right next to the Arkansas River with a nice concrete walking trail along the river. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. 

      The road from the highway to the park is fairly easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful. However, you will hear occasional train horns from the crossing a few miles away. You'll only hear them when outside your RV, never inside. 

      We were assigned to pull-thru site number 44. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and 5 inches from front to rear. There are no shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table located at each site. 

      Bathrooms, Showers, and the pool are all located near the registration office building and are in great shape. There are no trash cans by the sites- just a dumpster area near the dog park and playground. However, they do come by your site each morning to pick up any trash that you've set out. 

      Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is decent Wi-Fi in the park with repeater towers spaced approximately every four sites, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 9.52 Mbps down and 2.02 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 4 bars and achieved 512 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up plenty of OTA stations with good HD quality reception. 

      Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition and is well lit at night. They provide doggie bags and a trash can, both in the dog park and along the walking paths. 

      Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website. 

      Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. The park is only a couple of years old and is very well maintained. Only about 15-20 percent of the spaces were occupied. Note that sites 100- 115 are along the river. There is a concrete public walking path along the river, but those sites are elevated above the path, with a grass and tree buffer zone between them. There are a couple of covered pavilions in the park with built-in gas grills and comfortable seating areas. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details. 

      This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it - enjoy your stay!

    • Mel M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Nov. 23, 2025

      Sugar Camp Lookout Tower Dispersed Area

      Peaceful Retreat

      My husband and I rented our first camper van to see if short trips meant to create memories are do-able in a camper van, for us. 1000% yes.

      This was our first experience and got exactly what was described. The road was bumpy but we had zero problems with our 4x4 rig.

      Sunsets and sunrises were stunning!!! Great fall retreat. We even met a stray cat we wish we could have taken home with us. Poor thing is starving. She will come if calls and purrs when petted. We named her “Sugar” after the location.

      There seems to be a private off-road recreation area that provided moderate traffic. We were kind of tucked back a bit from the road and it didn’t bother us.

    • Melissa D.The Dyrt Pro User
      Apr. 11, 2023

      Shady Oaks Campground & RV Park

      Travel nurse

      The owners are very friendly and have events to include all campers. Dog park and small laundry room on site. Three bathrooms one with showers. Dog wash station at two bathrooms.

    • Lori V.
      Mar. 16, 2021

      Rivers Edge RV and Stables

      Awesome Dog park!

      Great views, wonderful neighbors and a really nice dog park! Owners and management are very nice and helpful. Plenty of drive thru lots for big rigs. Higher end RV park, spacious lots, all utilities included. Beautiful new bathhouse kept very clean. Highly recommended!!!

    • M
      Dec. 2, 2021

      Shady Oaks Campground & RV Park

      RARE FIND - Beautiful Park

      RARE FIND Such a BEAUTIFUL place! I love all the oak trees and the sounds of nature are so relaxing. They offer a spacious dog park, which the dogs are currently playing at while I relax and take in nature. If you are looking for a small piece of nature where you can get way from it all but still be close to town, this place is it. Everyone here is friendly and the shared spaces are always very clean.

      They offer great rates and a Military Discount too!!

      Enjoy your stay!

    • Rebecca W.
      Aug. 15, 2019

      Eureka Springs KOA

      Super clean! Great place!

      I couldn’t get over how clean this facility was. Very kind and accommodating staff. We stayed in a Kamping Kabin with a bunk bed and a full size bed and it was sparkling clean. The pool was sparkling clean as well. Great dog park and children’s park.

    • Bill  T.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jan. 2, 2026

      Devil's Den State Park Campground

      NW Arkansas Camping

      Devil’s Den SP had a great campground with full hookups available. The natural beauty of this area is breathtaking! Plenty of hiking opportunities and tons of activities. Very pet friendly. And close to so many attractions in Northwest Arkansas!

    • Star L.
      Jul. 19, 2023

      Eureka Springs KOA

      Better than hotel and cat friendly

      No pets in yurts. Yes to Cats ❣️. My cats travel campgrounds and usually are outdoors but here I kept them in cabin because they would not like it outdoors. Cabins had AC but smelled like dust polish. Gorgeous forest views in the shower house. HOT water when shower is on Cold setting. Cold at hot. Cool affordable camp store. Nice people. Too much cinnamon spray in all indoor areas but not cabins. 24 hour rec room w AC and a wall of movies and games and books and cozy couch. Hurricane machine and fresh yummy donuts are not to be missed. My son is Big and found the camp cabin too crowded small and didn't like the leather beds even with our bedding on them. I found it cozy except the polish but couldn't open it up because we wanted the cats indoors here. Great porch swing, nice condition. Microwave and fridge. Friendly staff.

    • Shelia H.
      Jul. 14, 2018

      Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

      River Living

      This park is located on the Arkansas River. There’s a boat ramp, so bring your boat and enjoy the beautiful Arkansas River. Pets are allowed, there is a leash law. Bring your own firewood. Campsites are both Electric and primitive. Flush toilets and Warm Showers are available. Good cell service. Very clean and peaceful.


    Guide to St. Paul

    Morgan Mountain Road dispersed camping provides a budget-friendly alternative for campers near St. Paul, Arkansas. Located in the Ozark National Forest at 1,200-1,800 feet elevation, the area connects to several trail systems across rugged terrain. Campers often use these sites as base camps to explore nearby attractions including Spy Rock overlook and surrounding valleys.

    What to do

    Hiking to Spy Rock: Approximately 1 mile north of the Morgan Mountain dispersed site, this trail leads to a panoramic outlook. "Spy Rock Trail, located about a mile north of the Morgan Mountain dispersed site, offers a spectacular panoramic overlook that makes for an excellent dog-friendly hiking destination," notes one visitor to Redding Campground.

    Off-road exploration: Forest roads throughout the area provide routes for ATVs and 4WD vehicles. "The area is great for getaways, off-roading, or overloading," says a camper at Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events. Their campground offers "trails directly into the outback from the facility. Plants of space to stretch out and enjoy the deep Forrest areas of Arkansas."

    River activities: The Mulberry River runs through the region, offering kayaking and fishing opportunities. "Lake Ft. Smith State Park is a beautiful park in the Boston Mountains. The marina rents canoes, party barges, fishing boats, kayaks, etc. The entire place is beautiful," reports a visitor to Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground.

    What campers like

    Cell connectivity: Service varies throughout the region. "I received no T-Mobile service during my visit," notes one camper at Morgan Mountain Road/Spy Rock. Another reports, "T-Mobile has anywhere from one bar LTE to three bars of 5G extended to 2 bars 5G here. I was able to stream video on my phone before bedtime each night."

    Varied camping setups: The dispersed site can accommodate different vehicle types. A reviewer at Morgan Mtn Rd/Spy Rock Dispersed states, "Site is large enough for 3, maybe 4 Overlanding Rigs. Couple established fire rings. Highly recommend."

    Accessibility for standard vehicles: Despite some terrain challenges, most vehicles can navigate the access roads. "Various camp sites along a dirt road, that my AWD Equinox made it fine. Just go slow, as there are some ruts from previous rains," advises one camper. Another notes, "Altough eroded in spots due to recent heavy rains, Morgan Mountain Road was in good condition - no obstacles. A 2wd passenger car can carefully make it over the eroded areas."

    What you should know

    Weather impacts: Seasonal conditions affect both road access and camping comfort. "Except for one small spot, the site is not level - slopes downhill a little toward the ridge. Camping rigs may need leveling depending on the parking spot," reports a visitor to Morgan Mountain. Another mentioned, "I decided not to camp here during my visit due to a brisk, cold north-northwest wind blowing through the campsite."

    Nearby facilities: Several campgrounds in the area offer amenities not found at dispersed sites. At Byrd's Adventure Center, "they have a store and restaurant on site. The trip out there is amazing. They own 800 acres and have a ton of off-road trails for all."

    Pet considerations: Most local campgrounds welcome dogs with standard regulations. "Private camping with amazing secluded location. Kids loved having the rock bed and river right beside us," notes a reviewer at Riverfield Acreage, another dog-friendly option in the area.

    Tips for camping with families

    Find level sites: Some areas have challenging terrain for setting up family camps. "The camp I'm at has the land cleared fairly well of grasses and such. The others further down the road are for one vehicle type camps with longer grass," explains a camper at Morgan Mountain Road.

    Consider established campgrounds: For families wanting more amenities, nearby sites offer additional facilities. At Devil's Den State Park Campground, "my favorite camping spot yet. Aside from the extreme humidity this was a great family getaway. Pool, great trails, and the creek/river kept my kids entertained and worn out!"

    Wildlife awareness: Bears and other wildlife inhabit the region. "There were a lot of signs to beware of Black Bears which keeps anyone on edge, but the landscape is gorgeous and relaxing. For the record we didn't see any bears," notes a camper visiting the area.

    Tips for RVers

    Site selection: RV camping at dispersed sites requires careful planning. One camper at Morgan Mountain Road noted, "GPS brought us directly to the site. The gravel road has some ruuts but it you take your time small SVUs can make it fine."

    Weather preparation: Seasonal changes affect access and comfort. "The site slopes slightly toward the ridge but contains some level areas suitable for tent camping," reports a Morgan Mountain visitor, which applies to RV positioning as well.

    Alternative options: For RVers seeking hookups, consider established campgrounds. At White Rock Mountain Recreation Area, "we stayed in a basic tent site and had no issues. Nice fire pit/ pit toilet/ water pump access. There is a house where the campsite host family lives. They were amazing and helped up navigate the area and plan our adventures."

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