Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Meade, KS

Meade State Park Campground and Meade City Park maintain pet-friendly sites throughout their grounds, allowing dogs in tent, RV, and glamping accommodations. Both parks provide water access with picnic tables adjacent to camping areas. Sites at Meade State Park receive consistent praise for their cleanliness and lake views, particularly Site 22 which offers the most privacy while still accommodating pets. The parks enforce standard leash policies for all dogs, with pet waste disposal expected. Facilities include shower houses with hot water that remain accessible to campers with pets. Biting flies can be problematic during summer months, typically subsiding around 7pm according to regular visitors.

The 2-mile walking path around Meade State Park Lake provides an ideal exercise route for dogs and their owners, with swimming areas that welcome pets during less crowded periods. Arkalon Park, located 27 miles west near Liberal, offers additional pet-friendly options with shady campsites that provide relief from the Kansas sun. Its location near the Cimarron River creates a small oasis effect with grassy areas suitable for pet exercise. Prairie Wind RV Park in Montezuma provides a compact but well-maintained option for travelers with pets, featuring concrete pads and picnic tables at each of its five pull-through sites. Veterinary services can be found in Dodge City, approximately 35 miles north of Meade, making it advisable to pack adequate pet supplies for multi-day stays.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Meade, Kansas (21)

    1. Meade State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 873-2572

    $10 - $23 / night

    "General: There are several camping areas situated around Lake Meade, some with as few as three tent sites, and others with electric hookups."

    "Lake Meade has several campgrounds around the lake. All are por and have full hookups. You also need a permit for your vehicle."

    2. Meade City Park

    5 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    1 mile
    Website

    "I will be back because I regularly drive through the area on my way to Arizona.

    I felt safe. There was bathrooms. It was quiet for the most part."

    "The people were friendly and we had a wonderful view of the lake! Enjoyed a bike ride to the showers and I gave it four stars because there wasn’t any hot water. And they weren’t the cleanest."

    3. Ramblin Rose RV Park & Motel

    2 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    0 miles
    +1 (620) 655-4144

    5. Arkalon Park

    5 Reviews
    Plains, KS
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 391-2318

    $5 - $20 / night

    "You wouldn’t believe it when you’re approaching it, since it seems near a road and behind the train tracks, and it seems to be near a refinery."

    "Has big playground for kids and miles of hiking trails, even lakes to fish. Staff very friendly and helpful for anything you need."

    6. Prairie Wind RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Meade, KS
    22 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."

    7. Gunsmoke RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Dodge City, KS
    36 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."

    9. Western Star RV Ranch

    6 Reviews
    Plains, KS
    31 miles
    +1 (888) 248-3129

    "Welcoming staff, grassy area for pet walk, full hookups, shower, bathroom, rec area and laundry. Free wifi."

    "We stayed 2 nights after a 500 mile driving day. Gravel sites with grass surrounding the park. Approximately 30 or so full hookup spaces. Community room with restrooms, showers and laundry."

    10. Beaver Dunes Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Plains, OK
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 625-3373

    "It is close to the dunes so if you plan to sleep in you will likely be woken up by sunrise dune buggies. Extensive trail system for hiking and buggies."

    "There is another campground for the park on the south end of the lake, right on the dunes for off roading.

    This used to be a state park, but around 2011 the state closed it and the city took over."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Meade, KS

95 Reviews of 21 Meade Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Virginia C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Western Star RV Ranch

    Stop over

    Welcoming staff, grassy area for pet walk, full hookups, shower, bathroom, rec area and laundry. Free wifi.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Meade State Park Campground

    A variety of camping options

    General: There are several camping areas situated around Lake Meade, some with as few as three tent sites, and others with electric hookups. We camped on a weekday in April and the visitor center was closed when we arrived so we were a little confused looking for the Lake View campground, where we had a reservation. Google maps does not show any campground with that name but by eventually driving around the lake, we found it, but on the map, it was labeled Scout Campground. There were only a handful of campers in our campground and none in the others that I could see. 

    Site Quality/Facilities: The sites in Lake View (aka Scout?) have sites scattered about, all on dirt/sand pads. I can understand why one reviewer said that Site 22 was the most coveted as it offers the most privacy of all the sites in this campground. Sites 18 and 19 would be good IF you have small children as the playground is right behind 19 and next to 18. Don’t reserve these sites if you don’t want the noise and activity of kids nearby. As the name suggests, many of the sites have an unobstructed view of the lake. In summer, the sunsets are likely fabulous but in April, the sun set behind the trees and was a non-event at our site. 

    Bathhouse: At Lake View, there are four unisex combo bath/shower units; they were  clean. Soap dispensers and air dyers so, if you are like me, don’t forget to bring your towel so you don’t have to use the air dryers. 

    Activities/Amenities: Fishing appears to be a big draw. In season, there is also a small swimming beach and kayak rentals. This area is about a mile walk or drive from the Lake View campground. There was one hiking trail of indeterminant length; I was hoping it would go clockwise around the lake but when I looked at the map, it appeared I would have to cross a stream to do so I only ventured a short distance down the trail. Cell service is spotty, ranging from one bar to no service. 

    I would imagine that in the summer and on warm weekends, this place is likely hopping but we enjoyed a quiet night on a lake as we were passing through on our way further west.

  • Sofia A.
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Meade State Park Campground

    Cottonwood Campground

    Lake Meade has several campgrounds around the lake. All are por and have full hookups. You also need a permit for your vehicle. Here in the Dyrt only apear a few without the correct name, I tried to add the one I been but if you don’t add it while your camping then it’s late because the location will be shown where you are at the moment of adding it.

  • Jacob  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2022

    Meade State Park Campground

    Southwest Kansas

    I tent camped at Meade State Park in July 2022. I was the only camper in the Larrabee campground. I picked site 143 because trees almost totally shade it. There was one travel trailer in the Sagebrush campground loop. There were more RVs on the northeast edge of the small lake. I arrived around 4pm and spread out my gear to dry after camping in the rain in Iowa the previous night. It was sunny and breezy and my stuff dried quickly. Then I walked 200 yards to the beach and swam in the lake. It was very refreshing in that summer heat. Afterwards I took a cold shower in the shower house that is connected to the visitor center, which was inexplicably closed on a Wednesday. There was a sign to run the shower until it heats up. Well, I didn’t wait and just took the cold shower, which was also refreshing. After I pitched my then dry tent, I walked the 2 miles around the whole lake. I didn’t want to just hang out at my camp site because there were biting flies that interestingly stopped biting around 7pm and I enjoyed the evening at my site after the swim, shower, and walk. It was a nice waypoint on my road trip.

  • 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.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Ford State Fishing Lake

    Established spots, albeit sloped

    08/10/2025

    Use the coordinates here to navigate to about a dozen sites in a loop. All coarse gravel with picnic table and fire pits. I stayed in the second one on the left going clockwise around the loop, and was unable to stake into the ground, but there was a mown strip next to the site that was easy staking. Road is a little rutted along the sides, since it's on a hill, but navigable without issue unless you have really low clearance I would guess.

  • J
    Sep. 2, 2019

    Gunsmoke RV Park

    WARNING!!! VERY RUDE OWNER’S!!

    Before I do my review here, I want to point out that we own a small Toy Poodle and are very conscience of our dogs bio footprint in the environment and always pick up after he uses the bathroom. So here is our experience that really upset our family and my in-laws. I was walking my dog to the grass area and noticed my dog was wanting to go to the bathroom on the gravel. I pulled my dog quickly over to the grass area and picked up his waste to throw away. Little did I realize my dog had dropped a piece of poop before getting to the grass, I didn’t see it but the owner said he watched us and saw my dog poop in the gravel without me picking it up. I returned to my camper and 15 min later I receive a knock at my door and the owner tells me that I left my dogs poop and here it is. He slammed his shovel against the gravel on the ground, dropping a ping ball size poop on my front steps. I felt really bad that I didn’t see it and apologized but as soon as I did the owner tells me this is my first and only warning, if it happens again then we’ll be gone! We apologized a second time and the owner just stared at us angrily and walked away without acknowledging the apology or saying anything further. Me, my wife, my son and my mother and father in-law were jaw dropping shocked. We had stayed here several times before, made this our campground of choice in Dodge City when ever we visit and we’ve never had any issues. We pay good money to stay in their campground every year so a little bit of couth goes a long way in customer service. I was mortified that anyone who owns a campground would talk to someone and threaten to kick them out because of an honest and rather minor mistake. All he had to do was stop by and tell me he saw my dog poop in the road and to please double check your dog while walking him. What further put salt in the womb is when me and my wife went to the front desk to sign in from the night before and we confronted the owner that we didn’t know that our dog had pooped on the lot and again apologized. We then told him that all he had to do was be nice about it and he responded, “I was nice about it”. We argued politely for a minute that he was not nice and there’s no reason to talk to us like we’re little children. We finally gave up rationalizing with him and left. All over town and in front of their campground it’s advertised that their campground is for sale so maybe he’s having a very bad morning or there’s some added stress because their campground is for sale or maybe it’s the “I don’t care” attitude now but one thing is for sure, my family and my in-laws will never make this our weekend home for our mini vacations anymore. My advise is go to the brand new KOA campground right up the street where they don’t treat the customers like this, who actually care how they treat their customers. Plus it’s a heck of a lot nicer with concrete pads, new and very nice facilities. GunSmoke campground is very noisy because of the highway it sits right up against with very crowded campsites on the front half of the campground. They show pictures on the internet of the rear newer addition but not the crowed older section.


Guide to Meade

Meade County camping areas sit within the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas at approximately 2,500 feet elevation. The area experiences typical continental climate patterns with hot summers, cold winters, and pronounced seasonal transitions. Wind patterns across this open terrain create persistent breezes, particularly during spring and fall camping seasons, with summer temperatures routinely exceeding 90°F during peak camping months.

What to do

Fishing at Meade State Park Lake: The lake offers catfish fishing opportunities with a well-maintained shoreline for bank fishing. According to Jacob W., "I walked the 2 miles around the whole lake. Huge catfish have been caught here."

Swimming beach access: The designated swimming area provides summer recreation with clear water and a gradual entry point. Keri F. notes that Meade State Park has an "amazing swimming area" and even mentions that "they have an ice cream truck that makes the rounds!"

Holiday camping events: Meade State Park Campground hosts seasonal activities during major holidays. Keri F. mentions they "have many dates for family friendly activities that include trick or treating in Oct."

Off-road adventures: For those willing to drive approximately 55 miles southwest, Beaver Dunes Park Campground offers sand dune exploration. Lynn G. explains, "The dunes aren't very tall compared to ones we've been to elsewhere, but riding through them and making little jumps is a lot of fun."

What campers like

Quiet atmosphere: The relative isolation creates peaceful camping conditions with minimal noise pollution. Leah P. appreciates that at Meade State Park, "you hear nothing but the birds and other animals around you, very peaceful."

Lake views: Western Star RV Ranch offers scenic views across the plains landscape. Elizabeth S. noted, "sunrise and sunsets were gorgeous" at this location.

Varied camping options: Different campground loops accommodate various preferences for privacy and amenities. Lee D. observed at Meade State Park, "There are several camping areas situated around Lake Meade, some with as few as three tent sites, and others with electric hookups."

Nighttime stargazing: Low light pollution in this rural area creates optimal night sky viewing conditions. Lynn G. mentioned the "nice stargazing" opportunities at Beaver Dunes Park.

What you should know

Insect conditions: Beyond the biting flies mentioned in the existing description, campers report other insect issues. Jennifer S. noted at Meade State Park, "Only complaint is insects that were bad after dark - like gnats or something that didn't bite but were a nuisance."

Seasonal weather variations: High winds can significantly impact tent camping experiences. Matthew from Beaver Dunes Park Campground warns, "The biggest issue was the wind. I have a rooftop tent, and the wind was blowing approximately 30 to 40 mph gusts the night I was there."

Reservation considerations: Not all campsites can be reserved in advance. Keri F. points out that at Meade State Park, "Some spots cannot be reserved."

Local regulations: State park visitors must obtain proper permits. Keri F. notes, "Game wardens patrol regularly so make sure you have the correct permits."

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