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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Glade Park, CO

907 Reviews

Saddlehorn Campground allows pets throughout its three camping loops within Colorado National Monument, providing tent and RV sites with picnic tables and charcoal grills but no campfires. Sites range from back-in to pull-through styles with juniper and pine trees offering partial shade. Many campsites have short walks to beautiful overlooks with stunning sunset views over Grand Junction. The rocky ground makes tent camping uncomfortable regardless of sleeping pad thickness. ['Campgrounds near Glade Park, Colorado are listed with photos on The Dyrt.'] Monument RV Park and Canyon View RV Resort both welcome pets at their sites, including at cabin accommodations. Nine Mile Hill offers free dispersed camping with pets allowed but provides no amenities—no water, toilets, or trash service.

Rabbit Valley in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area maintains pet-friendly sites with toilets and water hookups, though the ground isn't very level at some locations. Visitors report broken glass scattered throughout some areas, so protective footwear for dogs is advisable. The Monument has numerous dog-friendly hiking trails with breathtaking views where bighorn sheep are frequently spotted, even within campground boundaries. Colorado National Monument's Loop C is designated for tents and truck campers only with no generators allowed, providing a quieter environment for sensitive pets. Grand Junction BLM/OHV area technically prohibits overnight camping despite being listed in some resources—day use signs clearly mark "NO CAMPING" according to recent visitors. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, requiring extra water supplies for pets, while nearby Grand Mesa Mountain offers significantly cooler temperatures for day trips with dogs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Glade Park, Colorado (97)

    1. Saddlehorn Campground — Colorado National Monument

    67 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    8 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. Fruita Section Camping — James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    11 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"

    3. Grand Junction KOA

    26 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    12 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. Canyon View RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    11 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."

    5. Nine Mile Hill

    18 Reviews
    Whitewater, CO
    14 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."

    6. Monument RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Fruita, CO
    11 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."

    7. Rabbit Valley — Mc Innis Canyons National Conservation Area

    27 Reviews
    Mack, CO
    20 miles
    +1 (970) 244-3000

    $20 / night

    "We drove down anout 3 miles to knowles overlook campground overlooking the Colorado River. There are about six sites and a pit toilet, its free. So beautiful and peaceful."

    "There are some campsites closer to the highway, but if you are intrepid you can travel a little further down and really nestle into some rocks in a small canyon."

    8. Bookcliff Campground — Highline Lake State Park

    21 Reviews
    Mack, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 858-7208

    $28 / night

    "Stay outside your camper here and listen to the doves , ravens, owls, and watch the hawks. There are hundreds of domestic sheep and goats adjacent to the campground."

    "Its a bit of a drive to Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument, but great if you want to get away from the crowds."

    9. Camp Eddy

    5 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    11 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. Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area BLM

    12 Reviews
    Grand Junction, CO
    16 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."

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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!

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2017

    Mud Springs Campground

    Name suits it when it rains

    Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument. To enter the monument, there is a fee, but if you are going to mud springs you can tell them that and not pay the park entrance fee. It's up on glade park but kind of off the beat and path. The road was wet from recent rain and a small stream flowed down the washboard surface. The park itself is small but nice. Quiet. A bit muddy when it rains. We saw deer in the morning. We had a nice tent pad and firerings. Room for hammocks. It's a good place with pit toilets. But it's quiet. We did have a couple things walk through our site, we weren't sure what they were but it put our dog on high alert. One had a bell so that was strange. The other we aren't sure of but our dog watched as whatever it was walked past the tent. There weren't many people there so it probably wasn't another camper but some sort of critter. There is also a fresh spring that you can collect water from I think. We looked at it but didn't opt to collect any water. Lots of trees though which is nice. It seems to rain in July there, although they go through severe droughts and then all of a sudden, rain for two days. But both times we've gone in July, it has rained.

  • 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.

  • Shelby P.
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Hal Canyon Campground

    Camping off 128

    Cool spot right next to the Colorado river and right off of route 128. Most of the campgrounds in this area are right off the road so there will be car noise and other people camping close by. Awesome views of the red rocks in the area. This campground is tucked behind some vegetation so you can’t see the road, like you can in other campgrounds on 128.

Guide to Glade Park

Colorado National Monument dominates the landscape near Glade Park, with elevations ranging from 4,700 to 7,000 feet creating dramatic temperature variations throughout the seasons. The high desert environment features juniper-pinyon woodland and semi-arid terrain, where summer temperatures regularly reach triple digits while winter brings occasional snow. Campsites in this region typically have rocky, sandy soil with minimal natural shade outside established campgrounds.

What to do

Mountain biking at Rabbit Valley: Rabbit Valley in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area provides numerous trails for mountain biking enthusiasts of varying skill levels. "Great spot for off roading, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking. We found a campground campsite, seemed like a great spot for a large group, free and had a bathroom," notes Ali W. The area requires high-clearance vehicles to access some of the more remote camping areas.

Explore dinosaur fossils: Located near Fruita Section Camping, the area contains significant paleontological sites. "Close proximity to Colorado National Monument, 1.5 hour drive to Moab/Arches National Park, Colorado River and great biking trails within the campground," reports Aimee D. The nearby Dinosaur Journey Museum showcases fossils discovered in the region.

Swimming at Highline Lake: During hot summer months, cool off at the swim beaches at Highline Lake State Park. "The lake was also really near by. Just a short walk across the parking lot, a nice grassy area that had a playground and then the beach is right there," explains Melissa K. Rental paddle boats are available on site for additional water recreation.

What campers like

Private bathrooms at newer parks: Canyon View RV Resort offers modern amenities that campers appreciate. "Bathrooms/showers are large private and super clean also. Tons or amenities and very friendly staff," says karysa P. The resort opened recently and maintains immaculate facilities with large shower rooms.

Stargazing opportunities: The clear desert skies provide excellent nighttime viewing. "Whenever we arrived we quickly found a spot and set up camp. Surprisingly, to be so close to town, the stars really come out here," shares Cole T. about the Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area. The relative distance from city lights improves star visibility.

Dog-friendly accommodations: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Glade Park offer designated pet areas. At Monument RV Park, "Lots of grass, shade, and a dog run! We didn't use the pool but it looked tempting. Showers and toilets were immaculate," according to Kristen Z. The campground provides fenced areas where dogs can exercise off-leash.

What you should know

Broken glass at dispersed sites: Be aware of potential hazards at some free camping areas. "Glass bottles were shattered everywhere around the spot I chose and I was grateful not to pop a tire," warns Jack W. about the Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area. Protective footwear is advisable for both humans and pets.

Extreme temperature fluctuations: The high desert environment experiences significant day-to-night temperature changes. "It was quite hot at night in mid-July, but the campground was nice. It had great spots with room to be further away from people," notes Bridget K. about Saddlehorn Campground. During summer, nighttime temperatures can remain in the 80s.

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

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