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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ouray, CO

1,370 Reviews

Amphitheater Campground and Ouray KOA accommodate dogs and other pets within their varied campsites. Both established campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies across tent and RV accommodations. Amphitheater Campground, located at 38.02 latitude and -107.66 longitude, operates from May 18 to September 30 with toilets and trash facilities. Ouray KOA offers more extensive amenities including full hookups for RVs, cabin options, and glamping accommodations from May 1 to September 30. Pet owners particularly appreciate Ouray Riverside Resort's riverfront sites and walking path that follows the Uncompahgre River into town. The campground receives consistent praise for immaculate bathroom facilities and easy access to downtown attractions.

County Road 14 and Portland Road provide dispersed camping options for those traveling with pets, though both require appropriate vehicles. Portland Road demands high-clearance 4WD vehicles to navigate its rocky terrain, with several reviewers noting they encountered difficulty accessing campsites without suitable transportation. Camping spots along these roads offer more seclusion and privacy than established campgrounds. The 4J+1+1 RV Park in Ouray positions campers within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants while accommodating pets in a well-maintained facility with clean bathrooms and showers. Wildlife sightings are common at the more remote dispersed sites, with campers regularly encountering deer and fox in early mornings and evenings.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ouray, Colorado (158)

    1. Amphitheater Campground

    32 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (928) 537-8888

    $28 / night

    "Best location to camp near Ouray as the hiking (right off the campground) is amazing! Close drive into town. Sites are nice. Some closer together than others. It gets busy so make reservations."

    "During our recent trip to Ouray we finally found the luck in our favor with the Amphitheater Camp Ground."

    2. Ouray KOA

    25 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4736

    "The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area."

    "Great sites, lovely staff, dog park, great BBQ, band at night ... really a top notch KOA."

    3. Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)

    39 Reviews
    Ophir, CO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 327-4261

    "AVOID THE BOULDERS IN THE ROAD, will scratch car, do a diagonal dance up the path and you’ll be fine.

    I drive up in a sedan and almost made all the way to the lake."

    "Beautiful views of surrounding mountains and Alta lakes as well as access to the ghost town of Alta."

    4. Ouray Riverside Resort

    19 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4523

    $50 - $99 / night

    "Nestled in a valley with beautiful view next to Uncompahgre River with wonderful walking path. Gravel parking right off hwy 550. Laundry, showers, restaurant."

    "Need more than 2 days to explore everything, Million Dollar Highway, Trials, Ouray itself!! So many things to do. Box Canyon…..so much. Excellent foodie town!"

    5. Telluride Town Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Telluride, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 728-2173

    "It's right next to the town and is used a lot for Telluride's summer festivals. Its more than a campground it is also where a lot of town events are held and also has sports venues."

    "The campground is bordered on one side by the San Juan River and by the park on the other side, making a tight but nice campground."

    6. 4J + 1+ 1 RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 325-4418

    $28 - $50 / night

    "This little place is on the outskirts of Ouray, tucked into the base of the mountain (perimeter trail actually has an access point at the park)."

    "This park is within walking distance of Ouray’s most popular sight seeing. It’s only a few blocks from breweries, restaurants, and just down the road from the town hot springs!"

    7. Elk Ridge Campground — Ridgway State Park

    33 Reviews
    Ridgway, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 626-5822

    $28 - $36 / night

    "The site was big and a real short walk from the car. It was nice that the road didn't go next to the campsite like usual so it cut down on noise."

    "We were in site 123 which didn't have a great view, but plenty of space around and behind us to stretch out. "

    8. Angel Creek Campground

    13 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 240-5300

    "Primitive camping right outside outside Ouray Colorado. Imogene pass trail ends at the campground entrance. Trail into campground is a little rough but that's primitive camping."

    "It is close to Ouray but far off the grid, June is the month to go... All of the campsites are right on and or close to the water... LOTS of wildlife and deer....Did I mention the mountain views..."

    9. Last Dollar Road

    28 Reviews
    Placerville, CO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 874-6600

    "We drove in from ouray side and took the long 40 min dirt road and I will say, the road was rough.. we made it just fine in my hyundai tuscan but I will say, I was sh*ting myself driving it!"

    "Beautiful location. Drove in via Deep Creek Road. The road isn't terrible if you have high clearance and 4WD.

    4 stars because some of the other campers lack some common decency and respect."

    10. County Road 14, Dexter Creek Backcountry

    10 Reviews
    Ouray, CO
    2 miles

    "It wasn’t hard to get up the mountain and only 20 mins away from the Ouray. Stayed close to this runoff stream that was suitable for a group walk in campsite."

    "Right next to Dexter Creek, the sound of the creek was very calming through the night! Definitely need 4wd, and it’s quite rocky so I wouldn’t recommend rent camping."

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  • Rebeca H.
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Amphitheater Campground

    Come here for views and location!

    Views are stunning!! Best location to camp near Ouray as the hiking (right off the campground) is amazing! Close drive into town. Sites are nice. Some closer together than others. It gets busy so make reservations. Host was attentive.

  • AJ G.
    Jul. 15, 2023

    Dakota Terraces Campground — Ridgway State Park

    Nice base camp to explore the area.

    Camping here was nice. Limited trees so summer can be rough in direct sunlight. Sites are okay size wise. Bathroom and shower facilities were clean. Very pretty area. Park staff were super friendly. 5 min from Ridgeway, 25 from Ouray, 45 from Telluride.

  • Kelsey The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Last Dollar Road

    Most beautiful campspot I have seen yet!

    We camped here the first week of June and it was spectacular. The views were unreal!! Sadly it was pretty rainy that week but the storms were so cool to watch roll in, the clouds were basically our level. There are multiple spots out in the open and some back in the trees or along the roads. We drove in from ouray side and took the long 40 min dirt road and I will say, the road was rough.. we made it just fine in my hyundai tuscan but I will say, I was sh*ting myself driving it! My boyfriend on the other hand had full confidence lol. I was definitely nervous about the clearance of my car and my tires, it was super rocky, definitely some muddle and big puddles, steep downhills and close to the edge at one part- it was quite the adventure but I would definitely recommend going up through the telluride way bc it’s a much smoother and shorter road! The campspot was worth it though I will say!! Lots of trails and places to hike and a stream close by. Also plenty of fallen and dead trees that made for great firewood. 10/10!

  • C
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Ouray KOA

    Location!

    The best thing about this park was the location. It is located close to Ouray and many activities in the area. The park also offers beautiful scenery and it is a wonderful Basecamp for exploring the area. There is a state park nearby with a beautiful lake and kayaking. There are hiking trails nearby and many wonderful off road four wheel trails.

    The park can accommodate big rigs and we were able to get our 38 foot 5’er into the parking and into a spot, but I would not call the park big rig friendly due to tight turns and small sites.

    Amenities include a nice camp store, laundry facilities, restaurant with a nice outdoor deck, on property horseback riding, on property jeep rental, hiking trails. There were bathrooms and showers at the back of the property but it was too far to walk from the front of the property so we never used them. The laundry facilities are a little small for this sized park and we weren’t able to do laundry because it was too busy.

    One big problem was electrical outages during 100° weather. The electrical system in the park just cannot keep up. Luckily we had solar and were able to maintain AC until evening hours.

    There is one small hot tub that was usually very busy we didn’t use that either.

    There are nice tent camping spots.

    Most of the people in the park Had four wheelers or motorcycles for off-road trails. The off-road trails in this area are amazing and shouldn’t be missed. We took a tour from Ouray and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    We took a horseback ride from the park and had a lovely time. The horses were very safe and great for a family experience. They also offer 15 minute rides for children.

    We would stay again if we were in the area.

  • Jared T.
    Sep. 7, 2020

    Alpen Rose RV Park

    Literally- words can’t describe

    Our family vacation destination- would provide 6 stars if a could. Main features- pool, great family play areas, huge lots and shaded lots- not really a bad spot. Pond, 2 Acre dog park- beautiful sites and quick drive to town or off-road. We stayed here twice because a bad experience in Silverton

  • Karl G.
    Sep. 1, 2017

    Telluride Town Park Campground

    Telluride Town Park

    This campsite is great if you want to do Telluride on a budget - it's free. It's right next to the town and is used a lot for Telluride's summer festivals. Its more than a campground it is also where a lot of town events are held and also has sports venues. There's also grills, bathrooms, picnic tables, a dog park, and a pond. Unless you're at a festival, the campground isn't where you will want to spend your time though. The campground is very close to Bridal Veil Falls, a huge free fall waterfall. You can drive or hike up to it, and climb around on the rocks and get blasted by cold water from the falls. It's huge. There's also a bunch of awesome hikes around Telluride - the San Juans are my favorite part of Colorado.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Ouray KOA

    Amazing, for a KOA

    We usually boondock, but stopped here for a change. Great sites, lovely staff, dog park, great BBQ, band at night ... really a top notch KOA.

  • B
    Oct. 29, 2022

    Alpen Rose RV Park

    Rest and relaxation

    Spent two nights to rest and relax after crossing Red Mountain Pass during snow storm. Enjoyed bathrooms, showers and dog park (2 acres). Camp hosts were especially friendly and helpful. Spent time at Durango Hot Springs too! Make sure you go!

  • MP C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2025

    Stoner RV Resort

    Great campground experience

    I avoid campgrounds because most feel like parking lots. Not this one! Large grassy area in the center for kids to play, pavilion with live music plus group fire pits to sit around in the large swing seating. Two small dog parks with seating and shade. Seating near the river for guests to sit and chill. Every site has gas grills, fire wood and fire pits at no additional cost. Staff is amazing and the grounds are spotless. Definitely recommend. We have a 26ft. C class and 2 dogs.

Guide to Ouray

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

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Ouray

Pet owners like the amenities available

  • Ouray Riverside Resort features clean facilities and a pet-friendly atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At 4J + 1+ 1 RV Park, you'll find well-maintained restrooms and laundry facilities, making it easy to keep your camping gear and pet supplies in order.
  • Telluride Town Park Campground provides convenient access to town amenities while allowing pets, so you can enjoy both nature and local attractions.

Dog owners appreciate the natural surroundings

  • The picturesque views at Little Molas Lake Campground create a serene environment for you and your dog to relax and explore.
  • Kendall Camping Area offers beautiful river views and a peaceful setting, perfect for enjoying nature with your pet by your side.
  • Experience the beauty of the mountains at Amphitheater Campground, where you can hike nearby trails and enjoy the fresh air with your furry companion.

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