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Beaver Park Reservoir Dispersed Camping offers free pet-friendly sites located about 7 miles west of Hygiene in Boulder County. This primitive camping area permits leashed pets in tent and small RV campsites situated near the reservoir. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area and Hell Canyon Dispersed sites also welcome pets with no hookups or facilities, typical of National Forest dispersed camping rules. Dogs must remain under control at all times while camping in these wilderness settings. Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground provides a more developed pet-friendly option with electric hookups, shower facilities, and designated pet walking areas. The campground enforces a strict 14-day maximum stay per calendar year and prohibits tent camping despite online listing errors.
Nearby LaVern M. Johnson Park in Lyons features pet-friendly campsites with modern restroom facilities alongside a small river ideal for dog swimming access during warmer months. The park includes tubing opportunities, playgrounds, and soccer fields within walking distance of town amenities. Rocky Mountain National Park's Moraine Park and Glacier Basin campgrounds permit pets in designated areas but enforce strict leash requirements. Pet owners should note significant wildlife presence and carry waste bags as these natural areas lack pet waste stations. Campers report bath house facilities remain clean at most established campgrounds, though maintenance frequency varies by location. When planning dispersed camping with pets, visitors should prepare for primitive conditions without potable water sources or designated pet areas.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hygiene (271)
1. St. Vrain State Park Campground
"Parked right next to a 16-acre pond, popular for bass fishing, and calm-water boating. Casual trails right outside offers scenic walks around the ponds."
"Almost all spots on water, close to trails. Picnic tables and level pads. Full hookups. Very clean with access to bathrooms. Fishing. Downside is right next to the busy interstate."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $36 - $41 / night
2. Boulder County Fairgrounds
"We couldn’t find anything near family in Highlands Ranch in July, but ran across this place- Tight spots for our 38 ft fifth wheel but, we made it."
"Arrived in Colorado little after midnight, got a spot right away plenty of availability and close enough to some good hiking areas"
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
3. Cottonwood Campground — Boyd Lake State Park
"All sites have great access and close to the ponds. Variety of fish in the ponds. They allow ice fishing as long as the ice is safe."
"Boyd Lake State Park is situated near the city of Fort Collins with distant views of the mountains. It has a large lake that is used by boaters, fishermen and sandcastle builders all summer."
38 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $36 - $41 / night
4. Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
"Took the kids camping in Colorado for the first time and we had a blast. It rained on us a lot but it didn't stop us. Took a great hike up deer mountain....stunning views. Can't wait to go back."
"I was a Ranger one summer in Rocky - please respect the wildlife and keep a very long distance to not affect their behavior."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $60 / night
5. LaVern M. Johnson Park
"Tents sites 1-8 are “car camping” sites, but those are adjacent to the rec field so lots of people walking by in the daytime. The park is in town so easy access to stores restaurants and an arcade!"
"On the edge of Lyons, this place is great for families. Tubing, playgrounds, and soccer field. Just blocks away from Main Street. A great family spot with small children."
Check Availabilityfrom $52 / night
6. Beaver Park Reservoir - Dispersed
"It turns into a private road that is very difficult to turn around on. Especially if you have a large pull behind. I also would just give a heads up to those with small children or dogs."
"You are pinned up against private property around the lake, the camp sites are in the dirt area when you get to the lake down to the left."
7. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area
"So the Gordon Gulch dispersed camping area has around 15 numbered sites that are ok... but if you keep driving further down 233.1 you will find many more unnumbered campsites."
"Prior campers have left some trash, bullet casings and obviously neglected to dig cat holes. After a quick clean up, the site was fine for my purposes."
8. Hell Canyon Dispersed
"We got up on a Friday night and we're next to only one other couple. By Sunday all the spots were taken at some point. Dogs had plenty of space to roam."
"4x4 drive is a requirement. Good Verizon signal. Narrow road, however not busy at all. Stayed here for 4 days, no issue. The Google Maps directions is slightly wrong."
9. Allenspark Dispersed Camping
"We found a spot with several fire rings close to the water and just a short walk from parking along the road."
"There are barely any places to turn around, so once we started on the road, we were committed. I would only camp there with tents or a truck camper to avoid that issue in the future."
10. Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
"Firewood sold next to the entrance by the same husband and wife that have been selling firewood there for 35 years. There is a shed full of firewood."
"The spaces are large, but quite close to one another with few trees for privacy. Each site here is variable, with some open with no trees and others nestled in some mature trees."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $70 / night
Drive Time
- 18 min from Boulder, CO
- 36 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 37 min from Greeley, CO
- 42 min from Denver, CO
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hygiene, CO
2918 Reviews of 271 Hygiene Campgrounds
Anna
ScoutSite 3
Quiet, on the Woods with Fireplace
- AAnn M.
TravelerSleeping Elephant Campground (Temporarily Closed)
Small spots, road noise, great area.
Very close to the road but lots of tall vegetation. No services except outhouses. Only suitable for cars, small vans
Daniel K.ScoutPepper Pod Campground
Affordable, basic living. Mostly full time so openings are usually on a waiting list.
- MMathew S.
GuideHell Canyon Dispersed
Nice location and pretty, but difficult
The drive up the mountain is a bit sketchy, even in a high clearance vehicle. It’s steep, very bumpy, and has quite a few narrow switchbacks. I ended up helping a group get their vehicle back on the road because they weren’t able to get back up to the road after pulling down into their spot. There also seem to be a very limited number of “sites”. I ended up just pulling off into the only level field I could find as all the turnouts were full. It’s in a good location though, pretty views from the mountain side and easy access to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Liam D.TravelerHell Canyon Dispersed
It’s a pretty cool spot, but definitely tough to get in and out. 0 cell service.
Drew M.GuideCaribou Dispersed Site 6
#7
# 7 was a sweet spot - You can get three to four tents in this spot if you tent camp.
Tons of deadfall for firewood
I was able to pick up three pieces of trash. I am saying it's a clean spot!
Super quiet - Saw a moose!
Great area! Easy to get to!- Liam D.Traveler
Forest Road 119
It’s awesome, but only if you have a very capable 4wd. There’s a great spot to camp at as soon as you start going up the hill. Past the first spot, the road becomes REALLY rough. So just be aware.
- Adam C.Guide
Lost Lake Dispersed
It was a great site. Not hot surrounded on three sides by rocks. Lake was dried up but Colorado was dry this year.
Guide to Hygiene
Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground permits pets at all sites with spacious dog walking areas throughout the grounds. The campground offers full hookup options for RVs and limited tent camping, with clean shower facilities that reviewers consistently rate highly. Sites include electric hookups (30/50 amp), water connections, and access to a sanitary dump station. Pet owners appreciate the convenient location near Longmont with easy access to trails and pet supply stores. Many campers note the fairgrounds' 14-day maximum stay policy per calendar year regardless of how spread out those days might be.
Several dispersed camping options near Hygiene accommodate pets without restrictions. Gordon Gulch Dispersed Area and Beaver Park Reservoir provide free primitive camping where dogs can explore off-leash in designated areas while adhering to standard National Forest pet policies. LaVern M. Johnson Park features developed camping alongside the St. Vrain Creek where pets are permitted but must remain leashed at all times. The park includes full hookup RV sites and tent camping options with well-maintained facilities. Campers should secure food properly at night as wildlife encounters, including a 150-pound black bear, have been reported in the area. The proximity to hiking trails makes these locations particularly popular for active dogs who enjoy outdoor adventures.
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