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Best Dog-Friendly Camping in Idaho

4,244 Reviews

Camp Coeur D Alene accommodates pets in a variety of settings including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Similarly, Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday welcomes pets at their tent campsites, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Most Idaho state parks maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, typically limited to a 6-foot leash. Peninsula Campground at Ponderosa State Park provides water hookups and picnic tables at pet-friendly sites, while Three Island Crossing State Park Campground offers year-round accessibility for campers with pets. Campgrounds near Targhee Creek provide spacious sites where dogs can enjoy proximity to water, though the creek may be too high or cold for swimming during certain seasons.

Targhee Creek dispersed camping area offers secluded spots with good cell service, making it an excellent free camping option near Yellowstone's West Entrance. The unpaved access roads at Lake Creek Road dispersed camping can be managed by most vehicles including Class C RVs towing passenger cars. Proper pet management is essential in these areas as local wildlife includes deer and raccoons, particularly in refuges like Lake Walcott State Park. Dogs must be kept under control around wilderness areas and other campers, as some visitors report issues with off-leash dogs wandering through campsites. Many dispersed camping locations like Cauldron Linn BLM offer free camping with pet-friendly policies, though they typically lack amenities like running water or waste stations, so campers should pack accordingly for their dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites in Idaho (766)

    1. Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

    42 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-7606

    $35 - $120 / night

    "Very close to Yellowstone park. The RV spot was huge (patio space, plus grassy area with trees which was great for the dogs!) although we paid for the premium spot. Dog park was nice for the pups."

    "I enjoy all the amenities, the only thing I wish it had was a sewer at the individual sites, but it’s ok because they have a couple within the park located towards the exits."

    2. Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    38 Reviews
    Murtaugh, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 732-7200

    "We found this spot last minute, late in the afternoon while on a multi day drive. Lots of spots, though we had the place to our on a Sunday night, early April."

    "One moment you are driving through farmland. The next moment a canyon appears out of nowhere. There is a beach there are waterfalls and the views are absolutely amazing."

    3. Peninsula Campground — Ponderosa State Park

    36 Reviews
    McCall, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 634-2164

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Ponderosa is in beautiful McCall, Idaho. Close to downtown and the lake. Great hiking trails. Good park for a family. The campsites are right next to one another, so not much privacy there."

    "Great walking path around and down to the lake as well! Quick 10min ride into town for a nice lake side dinner."

    4. Three Island Crossing State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Glenns Ferry, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 366-2394

    "Spacious sites, clean bathrooms, friendly camp hosts, and dog friendly."

    "There is a picnic table and fire ring for having an enjoyable outdoor experience. there is a huge grass open area adjacent to the site which is nice for outdoor sports."

    5. Henrys Lake State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 558-7532

    $60 - $70 / night

    "This campground is situation on Henrys Lake and provides amazing views from the campground. There are trails to explore without going too far."

    "Save money with the Idaho State Parks Pass. RV and tent camping fishing and boating. I have stayed here numerous times. Cell service spotty but can be achieved."

    6. Massacre Rocks State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Rockland, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 548-2672

    "This beautiful state park is located right off of the freeway about 7 miles outside of American Falls, Idaho."

    "You definitely want a lower loop site to get away from the freeway noise, plus you will have more shade during peak summer heat."

    7. Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Bruneau, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 366-7919

    $29 - $39 / night

    "The restrooms are in tip-top shape and there are several features that made this an awesome spot for our family-a dog park within walking distance, open grassy space for playing whiffle ball, etc and the"

    "Wide open space for families and pets. A small lake, bathrooms available and electrical hookups. Option to sled on sand dunes (rentals available and beginning of camp ground, check hours)."

    8. Mountain Home RV Park

    29 Reviews
    Mountain Home, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 580-1211

    "Dog parks in two different areas. There are plenty of trees to keep the rv shaded. Walking distance to Walmart."

    "Nice grass for dogs to roll in, excellent bathrooms and showers, horseshoes, pool, dog park. Decent distance between shady sites. Second time staying here for 1 night while traveling."

    9. Targhee Creek

    28 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    Website

    "This site is about 20 miles west of Yellowstone in Idaho. Great spot with easy access. Beautiful views and the blue mountains in the distance at sunset make this site a crowd pleaser."

    "We originally wanted to stay farther south in Idaho after leaving Jackson but we weren’t happy with the location."

    10. Balanced Rock County Park

    27 Reviews
    Castleford, ID
    Website
    +1 (208) 734-9491

    "The camp area is small you can park next to a bench and sleep over night. You are allowed 7 night max. Stream runs through the site. Looks more like a day camp but overnights are ok."

    "Walking distance to Balanced Rock. Lots of natural features. Kayakers paddle up and then float back down. Lots of fishing but little catching. Definitely worth the drive."

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  • C
    May. 16, 2025

    Swan Falls - Idaho Power

    Not terrible

    A little bit misleading in the description. There are some established camp spots and then there is some “dispersed” camping. In reality the dispersed camping is more like established camping on BLM land.
    It can be a little bit confusing when you arrive but you take a right turn away from the welcome sign. You’ll travel by a boat launch on your left and some construction type equipment on your right as you travel down a dirt road. The mile or so is the established camping in Idaho Power property. It’ll be on your left as your drive. About 2ish miles in you’ll see a beat up sign marking the beginning of BLM land. After that there are turnouts for the “dispersed” camping. There are permanent fire pits and even some pit toilets so not exactly dispersed in the overland sense, but more like camping in the 80’s if you are old enough to remember that.
    You won’t need a 4WD rig. A front wheel drive sedan can do this drive, but the road is bumpy. It was dry when I went to maybe if it’s muddy it would be more treacherous.
    All in not a terrible camping spot. You’re right on the river and the bugs are too.
    Remember, kids, only trash leaves trash and don’t be the weirdos “out in nature” with your Bluetooth speaker blaring music.

  • Jeremy H.
    Jul. 5, 2022

    Craters of the Moon RV Park

    Fun holiday camping

    Great little campground with full hook ups, 30 or 50 Amp. Spaces for tent camping up to Class A motor homes. Several pull through spots, a few back in spots. The campground is well maintained and had friendly staff. Amenities included showers, restrooms, laundry, small store that sells firewood and propane among other necessities, ice cream social (for a donation) in the evening, free waffle breakfast in the morning, pet friendly with dog park, playground, and pool (although not super warm). Good activities in the area if you enjoy the high desert. We stayed on 4th of July weekend and even with a full park it didn't feel crowded.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    River Walk RV Park

    Parking lot near river and bike trail

    It is hard to find many positives about this place. It has nothing to do with the people, but only about the "campground". It is a parking lot. No grass. Very tight. Lots of seasonal folks. There is a dog park. It Is right on the river. It is right on the bike trail. It is close to town. Beyond that. There is nothing that I deem attractive or desirable about this place. So for me personally, we passed. Please check out the photos and judge for yourself.

  • Steven V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Mountain Home RV Park

    Very nice and organized park

    They greet you when you arrive and show you to your spot. All spots are paved with nice grass strip. Dog parks in two different areas. There are plenty of trees to keep the rv shaded. Walking distance to Walmart.

  • R
    May. 13, 2024

    Mountain Home RV Park

    Great RV park

    Nice grass for dogs to roll in, excellent bathrooms and showers, horseshoes, pool, dog park. Decent distance between shady sites. Second time staying here for 1 night while traveling.

  • J
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Oregon Trail Campground

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    We stayed at Oregon Trail Campground in Twin Falls, Idaho in September 2021. This park is a FHU pull-thru site and also has back-in sites. Our site was flat and level and a snap to set up our fifth wheel. The staff here was very nice and helpful with restaurant recommendations. The only negative for us was that we had to take our pets to the pet area, which was at the far corner of the park, and pets are not allowed to potty on any trees or shrubs. Signs were everywhere stating this. It was difficult to get our dogs quickly to the dog area, which is very small and swampy, when they really had to pee. Other than that we enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again. If you would like to see videos on this park and others, please visit our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Austin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2021

    Wolf Lodge Campground

    RV Park few miles from Couer D'Alene

    Standard RV park with full hookups, bathrooms, showers, basic store, and dog park.  Decent amount of highway noise

  • Ann W.
    Aug. 4, 2019

    Blue Lake RV Resort

    Cute RV park

    Cute little RV park off the highway. Very quite with a small lake. Families can enjoy fishing, swimming, yard games, fire pit, and very dog friendly with a fenced dog park. We are tent campers and had a nice spot on lake. only a few tent sites. Super clean bathrooms with hot shower.

  • C
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

    Huge RV spots, large store, kept up nicely

    Very close to Yellowstone park. The RV spot was huge (patio space, plus grassy area with trees which was great for the dogs!) although we paid for the premium spot. Dog park was nice for the pups. No complaints at all.

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