Mountain Top Getaways offers primitive tent and RV sites where pets are welcome across all six campsites. Located near Preston, campgrounds in this area maintain pet-friendly policies while providing various accommodation options. Cub River Lodge & RV Park allows pets at its tent, RV, and cabin sites with drinking water and shower facilities. Riverdale Resort (now called Bear River Hot Springs) accepts pets at tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations, though reviews indicate crowded conditions during peak seasons. Albert Moser Campground provides shaded sites along a creek where pets can cool off during summer months. Willow Flat Campground near Preston features pet-friendly tent and RV sites with excellent trail access, making it popular for dog owners who enjoy hiking with their companions.
Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping area allows pets with no fees, offering free camping with minimal restrictions in a natural setting. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to be leashed at all times, with typical leash restrictions of 6 feet. No dedicated dog parks exist within the campgrounds, but several sites provide creek access where dogs can wade during hot weather. Green Canyon Dispersed Campground features picnic tables and toilet facilities while welcoming pets in a free camping environment. Campground reviews highlight the importance of bringing sufficient water for pets, as not all sites offer drinking water access. When camping with dogs near Preston, always pack waste bags as pet waste stations are limited. The nearby trails provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, particularly at Willow Flat where visitors reported seeing wildlife including moose, requiring careful pet management on trails.
$15 - $849 / night
"The drive up to the lodge and rv park is amazing. Great hosts and a wonderful spot."
"Located up beautiful Cub River Canyon. Views are spectacular and a warm, friendly staff!"
$12 - $161 / night
"Flat, level, primitive sites, this is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Check them out and leave them some love."
$20 - $120 / night
"The creek also runs nearby which makes it nice and cool. There's vault toilets plenty of spigots, and tent pads at most spots."
"The hike to the headwaters is a must and if you're feeling up to it you can hike over the mountain to Bloomington Lake. There's also tons of UTV/ATV trails nearby. I love this place."
$17 - $32 / night
"Edry spot has complete shade throughout the entire day and even if that's not enough it's right next to the stream."
"We got to the campground around 5:00 PM. The gates were open, but the billboard/signs were covered up."
"You can drive well into Idaho. You can drive for about 1.5 hours up in here and see amazing river meadow mountain views. The views are truly amazing."
"Ended up driving this road up to Idaho to find a bigger spot and some solitude. Took the dirt road for about 30 minutes and got the most perfect spot. Nobody was near us and the view was amazing."
$24 - $75 / night
"Next to a beautiful creek. No cell service."
"It was close to home, yet in the secluded woods."
"Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all the spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night."
"About 15 mins outside of Logan up a beautiful canyon. Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn’t have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately!"
"In far away Downey Idaho is a little resort with hot springs, cabins, wagons, teepees, a RV campground and a nice little eatery and a load of other fun things."
"Kids and dog loved it. We got to see the fireflies in the field!"
ScoutWhow…new new new facilities with all the big rigs pull thru power water sewer games dog park ice cream souvenir shops easy on and off the freeway. Close to restaurants. But a sterile walking environment. Concrete pads and all… can’t go wrong here.
GuideWhen planning our visit, we were confused by something on the website, so I called to get clarification. The staff member that I spoke with was very friendly and answered all my questions. When we arrived, the staff member at the park was very friendly and accommodating. The site we had reserved had a next-door neighbor, but there were several empty sires without direct neighbors and she happily changed our site so we had more breathing room. This park has a big open field designated as the dog park and the RV park as a whole is very pet friendly. We were in site 17, which was a 50 amp site so we had to use an adapter for our 30 amp trailer. Hookups were conveniently located and included water, electric, and sewer. The site was a super level gravel pull through although they also had some back in spots and tent friendly spots. This park is right off the interstate but we really didn't notice the road noise. The bathroom and shower was clean and well kept. The town as a whole is small but cute and has a great city park. We didnt eat at the diner in town but were told by family that its a great place to eat. We were there for two nights and will definitely stop there again when we're in the area.
GuideDon’t get me wrong. This is not camping. But it’s the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs. You’re walking distance to the river, restaurants, the pool and all the fun stuff in Lava. We were on site #1 which is by the playground and dog park, because we had both on our reservation. At first we were upset at our location, but it was actually great. Everything is clean and well managed and management made sure people kept to the quiet time.
LegendStraight up. The ONLY thing stopping me from giving this place 5 stars is the lack of trees at the sites. If it were July, this place would be hot without shade. Full hookups, WiFi, Dog park close to town. Great staff. Just need more trees!
GuideThis was a top notch camp ground. They are going through a major upgrade. Many tiny homes, spots with private hot tubs and fenced in yards, great of you have a dog!! Nice grass dog park. ACS hardware and a full grocery store next door.
TravelerThis was a great spot for a night stopover. Pro is very clean, pass are huge and level. Nice little dog park run as well.
Several kiddos running around on their scooters having a great time and their clubhouse just opened. Highly recommend.
TravelerNew RV park & sparkling clean. Large clubhouse with all amenities & beautifully decorated! Dog park and nice laundry/shower facilities. Efficient and friendly check- in procedures. Pricey but worth it. Gift shop & mini- market on premises. No tents allowed.
GuideI had never been to a KOA campground before but we were driving cross country and were tired. For $43 for a tent site we got a nice patch of grass and a fire pit. It’s clean and comfortable, but definitely a busy place. You are right next to your neighbor but they do try and put you in every-other site for space. Great bathroom facilities, dog park, amenities.
It really depends on what you like. We are tent campers that like forest service campgrounds so this is too busy for us. But a nice spot.
TravelerPrivate RV secured area with Rv laundry and shower facilities. Private fenced in dog parks in RV area separate from gas station. Showers are included in price of stay. Quiet area which is perfect. Back in and pull through available. Good hook up’s
Totally worth the money. Safe and secure.
Dispersed camping near Preston, Idaho offers numerous free sites with varying restrictions and amenities. At elevations ranging from 5,000-7,000 feet, most areas are accessible from May through October, with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s overnight even in summer. Many access roads become impassable after snowfall or during spring runoff periods.
Hike to balancing rock formations: Third Creek Group Site features "restrooms and several tables at each site, small creek with beautiful valley walls. Check out the balancing rock and climb up for more great views," according to camper Tyler T.
Wildlife viewing in quiet areas: Away from the main roads at Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping, camper Kennedy F. notes, "Ended up driving this road up to Idaho to find a bigger spot and some solitude. Took the dirt road for about 30 minutes and got the most perfect spot. Nobody was near us and the view was amazing."
River access for summer cooling: At Cub River Lodge & RV Park, camper Melissa D. mentions "A special friend has built a cabin right on the river. I have been so blessed to have shared fun times on razor rides on all the many trails up the Mountainside."
Spacious group sites: Mountain Top Getaways camper Matt describes it as "Easy to get to and the views are amazing. Little to no noise. No light pollution."
Hot springs access: Downata Hot Springs offers camping with hot springs access. According to Anthony B., "Cold winter months and you need to get away? Wow we rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool."
Early season wildflowers: Willow Flat Campground camper Kassidy S. recommends timing your visit carefully: "We have camped here almost every year and it's amazing every time. The wildflowers are beautiful but once it hits late June they are usually gone."
Weather preparation: Even summer nights get cold at Franklin Basin. Kennedy F. advises, "We went at the beginning of June, it was a bit chilly some mornings and at night, so come prepared."
Weekend crowds at dispersed sites: For pet friendly camping near Preston, Green Canyon Dispersed Campground fills quickly on weekends. Kristen P. reports, "Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn't have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately!"
Trailer abandonment issues: Some dispersed camping areas have problems with site-claiming. Kaden M. warns about Franklin Basin: "Tons of land, tons of campsites.. but most are 'occupied' by empty trailers with no other vehicles or people around."
Creek-accessible dog friendly sites: Albert Moser Campground provides shaded areas for pets during hot months. Alan B. notes, "Every spot has complete shade throughout the entire day and even if that's not enough it's right next to the stream."
Cabin options for different group sizes: Downata Hot Springs offers various accommodation types. Shani C. explains, "We had returned but had got a cabin with a loft. There are only 3 loft cabins. They are super cozy, and come with a full kitchen."
Noise considerations: For families seeking quiet pet-friendly campgrounds near Preston, avoid Green Canyon during peak times. Conner reports, "Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all the spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night."
Road conditions for dispersed camping: At Green Canyon Dispersed Campground, Ruby W. notes, "My Honda Civic was able to navigate the gravel road far back into the canyon."
Hookup availability: Cub River Lodge & RV Park offers limited services. Brandon notes, "There is no cell service here but they do offer Wi-Fi. Not sure if it was due to the amount of people, but the wifi was useless as we couldn't even make a phone call."
Site spacing considerations: Riverdale Resort (now Bear River Hot Springs) RV sites can feel cramped. Joe C. warns, "RV park is in bad shape and crowded. Looked like a couple of long term trashy residents."
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