Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Estes Park, CO

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Estes Park, CO

2397 Reviews of 259 Estes Park Campgrounds

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  Larry M.

  Ranger

  Jul. 8, 2019

  Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Resort

  Mountain views

  This is real close to RMNP and yet around the corner from Estes park. It is a bit dusty like a lot of Co. But RR's are well maintained and clean. Try even do trash pick up. The lodge had a band on weekend and there is a big dog run and activities.

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  Chloe T.

  Guide

  Aug. 4, 2024

  Allenspark Dispersed Camping

  The most perfect campsite!

  We had the spot that was right on the creak. The sound of it made you fall right asleep! It was so so pretty! Only 30 minutes away from Estes Park. The only downside to it was that there was absolutely no service whatever.

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  Miguel E.

  Traveler

  Aug. 21, 2020

  Riverview RV Park & Campground

  Sweet spot!

  Its in a beautiful spot, tree covered, and a river runs through it. About 10 mins outside of Loveland and 40 mins from Estes park. Downside: free WiFi is worse than dialup, and was told it wasn’t worth paying for the premium cuz it wasn’t much better.

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  Cindy C.

  Guide

  Jul. 23, 2018

  Riverview RV Park & Campground

  Nice campground, close together sites

  The campground is located along a river with walking paths. There are some shade trees but some of the sites are very sunny without any shade. Sites are very close together and a bit noisy. We did not have any shade at any time of the day making our site very hot. There are lots of amenities and music on the weekends during the summer. The location is not too far from Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park.

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  Joshua L.

  Scout

  Aug. 24, 2025

  Hell Canyon Dispersed

  Awesome place!

  Haven’t been out camping in a while, Should have 4x4 but we made it without. One vehicle had a 20’ cargo trailer. (Required 4x4)
  10 minutes from Estes Park, lots of local places to go. The camp ground down below will even let you shower for 8$. Sweet!

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  David L.

  Traveler

  May. 22, 2022

  Granite Gulch Campground — Hermit Park Open Space

  You feel like your camping.

  You must first stop at the base to check in this is where very friedly people checked us in explained the bear behavior and bear safty. The site have bear boxes. We then paid the 9 dollar a day use fee . When we reserved we had already paid 43 dollars a day for dry camp. This is my only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. There is a short drive over a tall hill to a valkey with 3 camp grounds. Hermits hollow, Bob cat and kruger equestrian . Hermits hollow is better for small rigs and tents. Some sites are not level but all are nice. Bob cat is better for your midsize rigs and seems a bit more managable. Kruger equestrian is for hourse trailers. There is a great hike up to the top of kruger rock thats not to hard. Your not far from Estes Park a tourist town that has shops food and fishing.

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  Sue B.

  Guide

  Sep. 20, 2020

  Cottonwood Campground — Boyd Lake State Park

  Average

  Boyd Lake State Park provided an opportunity to explore Rocky Mountain National Park over a week’s stay. It is about an hours drive from Estes Park on very winding roads. There are some parts of the park that have more trees than our site had. Bathroom was clean although the power outlets didn’t work. Did not use lake. The adjoining town of Loveland has everything you could ever ask for as far as food and shopping.

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  Zach H.

  Ranger

  Aug. 9, 2020

  Spruce Lake RV Park

  Great location for RMNL

  The selling point of this campground is location. It’s as close to Rocky Mountain National Park as you can get without actually camping on NPS property. You are completely surrounded by the mountains and the views are amazing. There’s a beautiful river flowing nearby. Easy access to Estes Park. I biked into downtown and back easily. Close to a great little market and several restaurants. Sites are very tight with no privacy unless you are along the edges of the park. Nice laundry facilities, mini golf, and a small pond. There’s a small dog park but I’d recommend taking your dog to the city’s dog park about 10 minutes away. It’s worth the drive and your dog can go swimming on a beach.

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  Glen C.

  Traveler

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Riverview RV Park & Campground

  Family and Pet Friendly with a High Probability of Seeing Wildlife

  My wife and I spent a week here.  We enjoyed seeing the kids playing in the playground and riding around the park on their bikes.  Nearly every day a deer would come munch on the greenery right behind our rig.  The staff were super friendly and I believe we received good value for our payment considering the prices and sold-out state of other nearby parks like Horsetooth Reservoir.  The campground is right on the banks of the Big Thompson river which does provide a soothing background for those fortunate enough to have sites on its banks.  The roads and campsites are dirt, and a little messy after a rain storm.  I think more attention could be paid to mowing the weeds of campsites between users.  The laundry facilities were underwhelming as well; there wer two broken washing machines while I was there, and I spoke to a permanent resident who stated that they don't do their laundry in the park because of the poor availability of the machines.  The facilities were clean.  It can be suddenly and very windy here, so most campers did not use awnings.  The campground is about 35 minutes from Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Forest, two excellent destinations for anyone coming for a vacation.

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