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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Clifton, CO

601 Reviews

James M. Robb Colorado River State Park's Island Acres Section welcomes pets at both its tent and RV sites. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort includes pet-friendly cabins and glamping options for travelers with animals, with 99 available sites open year-round. Grand Junction KOA maintains clean facilities with fenced lots that provide privacy for pets and their owners. Sites small, little to no shade at some locations but well-maintained facilities make up for it. Dispersed camping options like Nine Mile Hill and Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area BLM permit pets with fewer restrictions, though these sites lack amenities like water hookups, trash service, and toilets.

Colorado National Monument's Saddlehorn Campground accommodates pets at both tent and RV sites, providing access to nearby trails from March through October. Palisade Basecamp earned a 4.5-star rating from visitors, many appreciating the well-maintained grounds. Camp Eddy, opened in 2022, offers immaculate facilities with large private bathrooms and showers for pet owners. Highway noise can affect tent campers at some locations, particularly at Grand Junction KOA which sits adjacent to US 50, though RV campers report minimal disturbance. Monument RV Park in Fruita provides another pet-friendly option with full hookups, allowing campers easy access to the Colorado National Monument's scenic drives and hiking paths.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Clifton, Colorado (81)

    1. Saddlehorn Campground — Colorado National Monument

    67 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 858-3617

    $11 - $22 / night

    "This is an occasional quick hit for us, close to where we live. NO OPEN WOOD FIRES due to natural tinder-box ecosystem. Excellent plumbed restrooms."

    "This is one of my favorite campgrounds, because Colorado National Monument is so stunning."

    2. Island Acres Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

    38 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 464-0548

    $26 - $41 / night

    "Great walking path along the river for evening or morning stroll. Tucked in the canyon, surrounded by cliffs."

    "Add $9 daily for Colorado State parks. Full hookups (near I70/some road noise), and Electric only, and, Tent

    Pit long-drop toilets (fly haven)

    Lovely park on banks of Colorado river."

    3. Grand Junction KOA

    26 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 242-2527

    "This KOA has a pool, mini golf, dog run, and general store. Facilities were clean and in good shape. Close to the highway, so some noise, but not enough to ruin your time."

    "Although this KOA is closely adjacent to US 50 as it enters the Grand Junction area, it is spacious, super-well-kept, nicely located for access to both Colorado River bridges (29 Rd. and Hwy 50), just"

    4. Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    27 Reviews
    Palisade, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 462-9712

    $43 - $137 / night

    "Dog park, showers, laundry faculties, full hookups, general store, art, great WiFi (we had Verizon) ... and some sites are backed up to the Colorado River. Just amazing .... very clean."

    "Located on the Colorado River. Winery’s & Distillery’s close by. Clean restrooms & laundry, a general store with just about everything you might have forgotten."

    5. Canyon View RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 730-2600

    $40 - $85 / night

    "It’s close to everything including sites. The mountains are beautiful. Night sky was jaw dropping. The resort was very quiet which was SO nice and relaxing."

    "Bathroom and showers were very nice and the landscaping and dog park were nice. Centrally located. Would definitely return. We only stayed one night."

    6. Nine Mile Hill

    18 Reviews
    Whitewater, CO
    11 miles
    Website

    "Stayed one night on the way to Colorado. Super easy to find right off the highway and plenty of spots. I was the only one there when I stayed."

    "I brought my dog up there yesterday. We car camped overnight without any issues. Only saw a couple of cars, and one group camped 3/4 mile from me."

    7. Fruita Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 858-9188

    $26 - $41 / night

    "The restrooms were very clean, as were the playground and dog park. We did hear a lot of road noise while outside, but not in the trailer.
    Overall, it’s a great little place that’s well maintained!"

    "It has two ponds and only a few minutes walk to the Colorado river. The water near by made it wonderful to walk my dogs in 90-100 degree weather. Camp hosts are friendly"

    8. Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area BLM

    12 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    7 miles
    Website

    "After searching for a campsite for a while, we finally stumbled across this place around 10pm on a Saturday night at the end of April 2021."

    "A few other people, lots of biking and OHV trails nearby."

    9. Camp Eddy

    5 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 462-7153

    "The good - riverside, clean, modern, nice showers, nice clubhouse, bikeway along river, close to GJ amphitheater for walking to concert

    The cons - very exposed - zero shade, little commercial within"

    "While in town we visited a couple of wineries in Palisade, did u pick peaches, and explored Colorado National Monument."

    10. Monument RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 858-4405

    "Monument RV park is located in Fruita, CO which is only 12 miles or 20 minutes from Grand Junction. Fruita has a lot to offer for a small town."

    "Lots of grass, shade, and a dog run! We didn’t use the pool but it looked tempting. Showers and toilets were immaculate."

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  • Roxanna L.
    Apr. 9, 2025

    Canyon View RV Resort

    Grand Junction, CO

    Loved this place!!! Very clean, friendly and have huge sites. Looks fairly new. It’s close to everything including sites. The mountains are beautiful. Night sky was jaw dropping. The resort was very quiet which was SO nice and relaxing. We didn’t use any amenities but I have no doubt they would be flawless. Grand Junction is worth a 2 night stay it has some incredible things to see. Good restaurants and we had perfect weather. It’s very pet friendly and even have small pet runs in some sites which we got. Nice dog park too. Grand Junction itself is very pet friendly.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Monument RV Park

    Monument RV Park, CO

    Monument RV park is located in Fruita, CO which is only 12 miles or 20 minutes from Grand Junction. Fruita has a lot to offer for a small town. There are biking and hiking trails as well as the national monument itself.

    At the campground, we were pleased with our stay. The bathrooms, showers and laundry were up to par. Although, one of the buildings was closed for the winter. The dog park had waste that guests didn’t pick up, but it was nice they had a space dedicated to our pets. There is a pool for the warmer months and it’s in close proximity to a Dairy Queen, liquor store and other restaurants. They also have a RV storage space!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

    Wow! Love this camping spot

    Can’t say enough about this camp spot. Wow!! Pull throughs ... back ends available. Fabulous service from the owners. We planned on staying 2 nights but ended up staying a few more days. Dog park, showers, laundry faculties, full hookups, general store, art, great WiFi (we had Verizon) ... and some sites are backed up to the Colorado River. Just amazing .... very clean. Would highly recommend!

  • Kelly D.
    Oct. 8, 2021

    Canyon View RV Resort

    Very very nice

    Very nice park and nice staff. Bathroom and showers were very nice and the landscaping and dog park were nice. Centrally located. Would definitely return. We only stayed one night.

  • M
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Fruita Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

    Very nice campground

    This was our first trip with our new trailer, and the first night camping with it. The office was closed, so we went on to our site. Someone was hooking up as we approached, but quickly left when we confirmed we had it reserved.
    We were pleasantly surprised to find that the site had water. The site was very clean, shaded and long enough that we could stay hooked up to the trailer.
    The restrooms were very clean, as were the playground and dog park. We did hear a lot of road noise while outside, but not in the trailer.
    Overall, it’s a great little place that’s well maintained!

  • William C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 27, 2024

    BLM Camping off 139

    Great spot for a quick stay

    Quiet area for a quick stop overnight. 3 pull through spots great for a camper or smaller RV plus a couple of back in spots with rock fire rings. Near town and close to i70.

    Note: there are several coyotes in the area. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets.

  • P
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Saddlehorn Campground — Colorado National Monument

    Tight quarters, but great views of Colo Nat'l Monument!

    This is an occasional quick hit for us, close to where we live. NO OPEN WOOD FIRES due to natural tinder-box ecosystem. Excellent plumbed restrooms. Very quiet, great variety of high desert wildlife, including deer, bighorn sheep, and small critters. This is an easy stop for I-70 travelers, so reservations are advisable. Be aware of gate fees, and steep grades into and out of the CNM. For an extra thrill, leave "the back way" and see the rest of the park. Visitor's Center is excellent. And please watch your kids and pets! Massive drop-offs are literally everywhere.

  • T
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Fruita Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

    Newbie Full-time RVer/RVing period

    I just started my RVing adventure. Completely new to RVing let alone full-time RVing. James Robb is a nice quiet campground. It has two ponds and only a few minutes walk to the Colorado river. The water near by made it wonderful to walk my dogs in 90-100 degree weather. Camp hosts are friendly

  • Carrie C.
    May. 20, 2021

    Grand Junction KOA

    Grand Junction,CO

    This was our first KOA experience and we were very pleased. Hosts were friendly, our site was small but well kept. This KOA has a pool, mini golf, dog run, and general store. Facilities were clean and in good shape. Close to the highway, so some noise, but not enough to ruin your time. Best part if this KOA is being close to Colorado National Monument!! One of our favorite places we’ve ever been!

Guide to Clifton

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Clifton, Colorado, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Saddlehorn Campground

  • At Saddlehorn Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features picnic tables and flush toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With stunning views and access to hiking trails, your dog will love exploring the beautiful surroundings.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Clifton

Pet owners appreciate the amenities at Grand Junction KOA

  • The Grand Junction KOA is well-reviewed for its family-friendly facilities, including a pool and playground, making it a fun spot for pets and kids alike.
  • With clean restrooms and a friendly atmosphere, this campground ensures a pleasant experience for pet owners.
  • The KOA's proximity to local attractions allows for easy day trips while having a comfortable base for you and your pet.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Clifton, CO is Saddlehorn Campground — Colorado National Monument with a 4.5-star rating from 67 reviews.

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