Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Garden City, KS

Garden City, KS is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Garden City is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Garden City, Kansas (25)

    1. Beymer Water Recreation Park

    9 Reviews
    Garden City, KS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 355-6422

    $10 / night

    "We went in the entrance off the main road and had to weave around to the site but believe there is an entrance off the dirt road right before the park.. (refer to a satellite view vs GPS)"

    "Little highway noise, for $10 with electric and water, it’s perfect! Good sunset view, small pond ( requires membership to fish) lots of birds around."

    2. Deerfield Beach Campground

    1 Review
    Garden City, KS
    14 miles
    +1 (620) 426-8321

    3. Cimarron RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    31 miles
    +1 (620) 855-2017

    $25 / night

    "I don't know how long Cimarron Park has been around. But I get the feeling that it hasn't been long. Very nice, young rv park (Great Value) that will be even better with age."

    4. Gunsmoke RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 227-8247

    "Sites 50 through 82 are in the back away from the highway and very quiet. 33 through 44 are back in sites and front the highway and are noisier. 50 to 82 have 20 feet of grassy space between sites, I"

    "Some noise from road and train close by. Overall quite comfortable. Sites good size. Park next to rig."

    5. Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    12 Reviews
    Scott City, KS
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 872-2061

    $10 / night

    "Driving through Kansas and coming up on this park and it's views made it a great spot to stop at along the way. Able to pull up to campsites and park next to your tent area."

    "It was around 40 some miles from the Interstate& all we saw were fields upon fields & no trees. The husband was grumbling when we turned off on the road to Lake Scott."

    6. Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    12 Reviews
    Scott City, KS
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 872-2061

    $21 - $22 / night

    "This was our last stop in our Tour de Kansas. The landscape felt more like the west than the flatlands of Kansas we had come to love. We pulled in on a Thurs. The campground was almost empty."

    "Camped in Circle Drive in our Popup. Friendly staff, clean grounds and lots of trees. Lake isn't deep - could stand pretty far out. Small beach area but you can get in water anywhere."

    7. Dodge City KOA

    12 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 371-7177

    "Plenty of grassy area behind site 27 for kids to play. Nice cheap water park within walking distance, park, and free zoo. Boot Hill Museum across the street."

    "Behind our site and a bunch others is a large grassy area perfect for kids to play. Within walking distance is a super affordable water park, free zoo, playground, and Boot Hill Museum."

    8. Prairie Wind RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 846-2267

    "This is a tiny (5 pull-thru slots) RV park run by the county in Montezuma, Kansas. Perfect for an overnight stay, it has 30 and 50 amp hookups, sewer and water. All for only $20/night."

    9. Horse Thief Reservoir

    6 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 253-8464

    "Growing up in southwest Kansas it is difficult to take a quick weekend trip anywhere close. Horsethief sure changed that."

    "Having a lake this close is a treat even if it’s not a big lake. I don’t fish but see and hear fish jumping all the time."

    10. BECS RV Park

    1 Review
    Plains, KS
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (830) 232-5477

    "Nestled just outside Garner State Park has some great scenery."

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  • Cody
    Dec. 28, 2020

    Horse Thief Reservoir

    Great little getaway

    Growing up in southwest Kansas it is difficult to take a quick weekend trip anywhere close. Horsethief sure changed that. A quick hour drive from Garden City and you can be on the water or setting up your camper. Spots can fill up quick so be sure you call ahead. However, there are plenty of primitive spots that have room most weekends.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Circle Drive — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    It doesn't look like Kansas

    This was our last stop in our Tour de Kansas. The landscape felt more like the west than the flatlands of Kansas we had come to love. We pulled in on a Thurs. The campground was almost empty. Buy Friday afternoon, it was pretty full. By Sunday afternoon, we had it to our self again. We got a pull through site with 30 and 50 amp. Only 1 shower house was open in early April. But, it was 4 individual rooms, not common area setup.

    The lake was small but very pretty, easy to kayak, SUP and fish. There are a few short trails to hike. As other have mentioned, there are amazing sites within 20 miles. The Little Jerusalem SP is a must. In the area, we saw turkey, owl, lots of buzzards, geese, albino buffelo and more cows than i have seen in one place. On Saturday, the local car club drove their vintage cars to the park for a pop up car show. The people were very nice. Garden City is about 40 miles away and offers everything you could want, brewery, good food, shopping galore, etc.

  • Michael H.
    Dec. 27, 2021

    BECS RV Park

    Great Place

    This was a great VERY quiet get away for me and the wife. Not a lot going on in this area during the winter time but this was the perfect place for us to unplug. Nestled just outside Garner State Park has some great scenery. The dog park and surrounding area could have used some more grass in and around it to help keep the mud out of the RV but the dogs enjoyed themselves. All in all a great place for a get away if you're looking to unplug.

  • derek D.
    Nov. 19, 2022

    RJs Park LLC - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Long-term stay

    Very quiet, clean, pet friendly! We stayed here for 3 1/2 weeks wile I worked nights. Small showers

  • Price T.
    Apr. 9, 2021

    Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Great Surprise

    Driving through Kansas and coming up on this park and it's views made it a great spot to stop at along the way. Able to pull up to campsites and park next to your tent area. Everything was clean and my spot was a nice wake up view looking across the lake. Only caught a catfish while there but still great fun. Wish I could've gotten video of the thunderstorm that rolled through in the distance. Overall though, great hiking around the lake and good spots. Just a short drive to town also if you need to pick anything up.

  • kate B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Gunsmoke RV Park

    Compared to other campgrounds in Kansas, maybe 4 stars.

    Keep in mind, we haven’t found any five-star campgrounds in Kansas, and a shortage of campgrounds in general, so we were glad to find this perfectly adequate, safe space with level gravel pads close together. Full hookups. The best thing about it is its proximity to Dodge City.

  • C
    Jan. 3, 2021

    Prairie Wind RV Park

    All the Comforts

    This is a tiny (5 pull-thru slots) RV park run by the county in Montezuma, Kansas. Perfect for an overnight stay, it has 30 and 50 amp hookups, sewer and water. All for only $20/night. Each slot is a gravel drive with a concrete pad on the side that has a concrete picnic table. It’s right off KS-56, but we didn’t find it too noisy. I would definitely stay here again if passing by this way. Even has the added bonus of a small adjacent field where we were able to kite our paramotor wing for a bit.

  • S
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Elm Grove — Historic Lake Scott State Park

    Kansas Oasis

    There is not a lot to see on the flat western plains of Kansas and you would not see this state park either if you didn’t know it was there. This lake is like a sunken oasis of trees and water. The area itself was great! There’s even a few histoical sites to visit and it is close to Monument Rocks, which is what bought us to Kansas.

    The campground, however, is just ok. Perhaps it would’ve been better if they had rain to green up the grass, but it was mostly brown in June when we camped there. They have a large selection of sites and on a Monday night in June, we had many choices available for tent camping. It appeared that most who camp here have an rv and those spaces looked about full. Thankfully, those are two different areas of the campground because they were packed into a parking lot style campground. The tent area probably would’ve looked packed in too since the sites are small, but with only a handful of tents, we had some space.

    One thing that did limit our choice of sites was a LARGE herd of geese that covered all of the lakeside sites as well as the next row in. I didn’t want to set up in bird poop in the dry grass so the sites with a decent view were out. We did luck out and find site 2 of the Flatland area which was up above the water line so the geese couldn’t swim up and walk in. Site 2 had a great view of the lake and was set apart from the other sites along with site 1. Site 1 would’ve been the better site but it was occupied by a tent that appeared to have been abandoned. Site 2 was not level by any means, in fact it sloped quite a bit compared to the rest of the sites. There was no tent pads, which would’ve helped a lot for this site. We just set up so our heads would be at the high end and it worked. It was too nice of a view to let a bumpy sloping site stop us!

    The campground has a host and everyone was quiet for the night. We slept pretty well, other than the high humidity of Kansas.

    The bathhouse left a lot to be desired. A good cleaning to remove dead bugs would’ve went a long way. A fresh coat of paint would make it inviting. It looked like nobody had checked on its’ condition for many years. We were hoping to use the showers, but they were no cleaner and had an odd design with no doors or shower curtains. The lighting was very dim as well, making it all look a little too creepy for a shower there. A fresh coat of paint, brighter lighting, some shower curtains, and a good scrub down would make this facility SO much better! We also checked the other batthouse on the opposite side of the lake and it was the same way...only creepier because there was one lone rv camped near it.

    Overall, I would not camp here again unless I read some reviews indicating the the bathhouse has been improved. It’s not a dealbreaker to not have a shower, but if this campground had been fuller, the geese all over the sites may have been. If you have an rv and pay for full hookups, you might like this campground. If you are tent camping, keep looking.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Gunsmoke RV Park

    Nice park with spacious sites

    Sites 50 through 82 are in the back away from the highway and very quiet. 33 through 44 are back in sites and front the highway and are noisier. 50 to 82 have 20 feet of grassy space between sites, I highly recommend these sites. They also have trees to provide shade. Some sites have multiple sewer dumps so your positioning of your rig is less of a problem. They accept the Dyrt Pro card for a 10% discount. All level sites. 😊


Guide to Garden City

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Garden City, Kansas, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pet owners, you can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Garden City

  • Ensure your pet is comfortable in new environments by bringing familiar items like their bed or favorite toys when you stay at Beymer Water Recreation Park.
  • Keep your dog leashed and under control while exploring the grounds of Cimarron RV Park, where pets are welcome and can enjoy the open spaces.
  • Always clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the campgrounds, especially at Gunsmoke RV Park.

Pet owners like the convenience of amenities

  • Campers appreciate the electric hookups and water availability at Prairie Wind RV Park, making it easy to keep your pet comfortable.
  • The well-maintained facilities at Scott State Park provide a great environment for pets, with plenty of space to roam and explore.
  • Horse Thief Reservoir offers a scenic setting where pets can enjoy the outdoors alongside their owners.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great activities

  • At Deerfield Beach Campground, you can enjoy fishing and picnicking while your pet relaxes by your side.
  • Dodge City KOA features a variety of activities nearby, ensuring both you and your pet have plenty to do during your stay.
  • The picturesque views and hiking opportunities at Lakebank Drive Campground make it an ideal spot for outdoor adventures with your dog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Garden City, KS?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Garden City, KS is Beymer Water Recreation Park with a 3.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

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