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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near St. Francis, KS

81 Reviews

St. Francis City Campground offers pet-friendly camping with free primitive sites and $25 electric hookup options. The campground welcomes dogs in both tent and RV camping areas with grassy sites. Clean showers and restroom facilities are available for campers, though some reviews note the bathroom facilities could use better maintenance. Pet owners need to clean up after their animals, as the park is maintained as part of the city's facilities. Bathrooms have dead crickets but provide hot water for showers after days on the road.

Goodland KOA, located 40 miles south of St. Francis, provides additional pet-friendly options with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins that accommodate pets. The campground includes a small dog exercise area and maintains clean grounds with well-kept grass. The KOA is conveniently located near stores for pet supplies, situated less than a mile off Interstate 70 making it an excellent stopover for travelers with pets. The campground has clear pet waste policies and designated pet areas to ensure all guests have a comfortable stay. Nearby Wray Hitch'n Post in Colorado, about 45 minutes from St. Francis, offers another pet-friendly alternative with full hookups and spacious sites for dogs to enjoy the open spaces of the high plains.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near St. Francis, Kansas (19)

    1. St. Francis City Campground

    8 Reviews
    St. Francis, KS
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 332-2961

    "I stayed here on my first night in Kansas. The campground is nicely tucked away from the Main Highway. The bathrooms were clean and I got a free shower!"

    "This is a great free camping site in western Kansas right off 36 Hwy. Free for tents and RV’s if you boondock. $25 fee to hookup to electric and water."

    2. Goodland KOA

    28 Reviews
    St. Francis, KS
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 890-5701

    "Dog park is generous size. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. There is an outside sink for use if you are tent camping. Nice playground for the kiddos and pool."

    "Full hookups, some shade and nice grounds for kids and pets.  Friendly staff, wifi was good enough for online school; 4g cell coverage, cable too if you are set up in your rig. "

    3. Zimbelman RV park

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    St. Francis, KS
    0 miles
    +1 (785) 332-5122

    $30 / night

    4. Wray Hitch’n Post

    5 Reviews
    St. Francis, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 630-3432

    $34 - $39 / night

    "Close to highway, but quiet at night. I slept well. Some shady sites for tent. Cooled off good at night. Good stopover while traveling."

    "Just all around great place !! Would definitely stay again. Great prices and really good wifi. !!"

    5. Mid-America Camp Inn

    7 Reviews
    St. Francis, KS
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 899-5431

    "Reasonably priced, one of few campgrounds in western Kansas off of 70. Level concrete pads, fhu. Campground manager/owner? Lady was very kind and helpful."

    6. Campland RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Weskan, CO
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 346-8763

    $25 / night

    7. East Beach Campground — Bonny Lake State Park

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    St. Francis, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 354-7306

    8. North Cove Campground — Bonny Lake State Park

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    St. Francis, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 354-7306

    9. Atwood Lions Club Park

    3 Reviews
    Atwood, KS
    40 miles
    +1 (785) 626-9503

    $30 / night

    "We were passing through northern Kansas on 36 Hwy on the way back from a Colorado motorcycle trip and needed an overnight stay for tent camping."

    "Short walk to the convenience store to get key to unlock the utilities box and pay for the site (check or cash only). Beautiful lake with walking path just over a mile around."

    10. Love's RV Hookup-Burlington CO 644

    2 Reviews
    Weskan, CO
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 346-5204

    "They are concrete spots with grass areas around each spot. It is nice to walk the dogs, and I found a place behind truck parking to walk them off leash."

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  • Angie S.
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Goodland KOA

    Good Overnight spot on I-70.

    We spent a quick overnight here on our way down I-70. Small, clean enough bathrooms, small pool and playground for the kids, small dog park + 3 acre lot out back for the dogs to run. In Goodland, so you can easily stock up or grab some necessities from Walmart or hit a quick fast food dinner. Also, an 80 ft Monet replica nearby to take a picture at, because, well, why not?

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Goodland KOA

    Loved this little KOA

    This is a sweet little campground. Just off the interstate, but far enough away that you don’t hear the traffic. Staff is super nice and helpful. Wifi is decent. Dog park is generous size. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. There is an outside sink for use if you are tent camping. Nice playground for the kiddos and pool. It’s a small KOA but I highly recommend it.

  • TMB
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Goodland KOA

    Comfortable safe stay near Interstate 70

    Context:  I would not rate this campground 4 stars for destination camping, but I would like folks to know it is a great stop-over.  Typical trusted KOA cleanliness and quality.  Full hookups, some shade and nice grounds for kids and pets.  Friendly staff, wifi was good enough for online school; 4g cell coverage, cable too if you are set up in your rig.  Good health protocols during CV19.  Clean bathrooms and sites.  Camp grills, but no fire pits (it can be windy, but this campground's layout offers some blocking particularly to the south end).  After crossing Kansas from east to west, this is a great stop-over.  Also, if leaving Colorado late traveling west to east, same benefit.

  • Vania Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2020

    St. Francis City Campground

    Nice

    I stayed here on my first night in Kansas. The campground is nicely tucked away from the Main Highway. The bathrooms were clean and I got a free shower! I got here in the evening and there were plenty of spaces. I think there might have been two other campers. If you’re a bit road weary and need a place to crash I would recommend this spot.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2024

    St. Francis City Campground

    Great free camping with showers, bathrooms and near restaurants and stores

    This is a great free camping site in western Kansas right off 36 Hwy. Free for tents and RV’s if you boondock. $25 fee to hookup to electric and water. Shower house and bathrooms were a little run down, but worked just the same as a 5 star hotel. Pizza Hut, Dollar General and gas stations within walking distance. Our stay was quiet and we were the only campers. Right behind the city public works facility so there was some noise and traffic there but not at all annoying.

  • Sarah F.
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Goodland KOA

    On the road again...

    This KOA has full hookups and nice level sites. The park is also super conveniently located to the interstate, so it’s the perfect place to pull off for the night.

    The park does have a cute playground complete with old farm equipment and a small pool. The grass is all well kept and the bathrooms were very clean.

    The town of Goodland is not known as a tourist attraction by any means but they are hiding a secret there, and it resides within walking distance of the KOA. Take your camera and venture around the block from the campground to a quaint park with giant ( over 20 foot tall) easel. Atop that easel sits an equally oversized rendition of the Vangogh sunflower painting- fitting for Kansas.

    So, if you missed the giant ball of twine further up the highway- be sure you check out what has to be the largest art piece in the lower 48!

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Goodland KOA

    Good Campground for Passing Through

    We were on our way to Colorado, and since we were KOA Rewards members, we decided to stop at this KOA. As the proprietor told us, this campground was just a stopover for those passing through, and that is exactly how it felt. By the next morning, just about all of the other campers were gone. When we first got there, we went to our campsite which was supposed to have electricity and be close to water. It had neither. However, the guy we talked to was kind enough to let us move to a site with both since there weren’t that many other campers. One thing that I discovered about Kansas is that there aren’t many trees as the campgrounds, including this one. Fortunately, the night was cold and breezy, so the sun wasn’t uncomfortable. We built a fire in our little Solo stove to cook hot dogs, and the owner came over to ask if we had a fire. I showed him that it was in our portable Solo stove so it wouldn’t damage the ground. Apparently, ground fires are forbidden in the area, especially since Kansas gets very little rain. There are recreational opportunities, whether or not they get used. There is a swimming pool(which was closed), a basketball goal, and a playground. There is an interesting old house with a windmill next door, but it is on private property. It is, however, great for a photograph. Overall, it’s not too bad of a campground, but there’s not much to do. It is best for those who are passing through to other destinations.

  • Soren B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2025

    Love's RV Hookup-Burlington CO 644

    Perfect Pit Stop

    I booked online at midday with 2 spots available. There is a separate section on the corner for the RV spots. They are concrete spots with grass areas around each spot. It is nice to walk the dogs, and I found a place behind truck parking to walk them off leash.

  • Tyler D.
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Goodland KOA

    Clean, functional, pleasant

    Just a nice, quiet little spot of land with basic but well-maintained facilities. No forests, lake, trails, or any of that, but in this part of the state such things don’t exist anyway. Perfect as a stopover on the Great Journey between Kansas and Colorado.

Guide to St. Francis

If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near St. Francis, Kansas, there are several welcoming options that cater to pets and provide a comfortable experience for both you and your dog.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at St. Francis City Campground

  • The St. Francis City Campground offers free camping with essential amenities like drinking water, showers, and toilets, making it a convenient choice for pet owners.
  • With picnic tables and a sanitary dump station, this campground ensures you have everything you need for a pleasant stay while your pet enjoys the open space.
  • The campground is big rig friendly, allowing for easy access and comfortable parking for larger RVs, perfect for those traveling with pets.

Tips for camping with dogs near St. Francis

  • When staying at the Goodland KOA, take advantage of the dog park to let your pet stretch their legs and socialize with other dogs.
  • Make sure to keep your dog leashed while exploring the campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring along plenty of water and snacks for your dog, especially during warmer months, as the grassy sites at the campground can get hot.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near St. Francis

  • Enjoy a quiet evening at the Wray Hitch’n Post, where you can relax by the campfire while your dog lounges nearby.
  • Take a stroll around the area surrounding the Goodland Rest Area I-70, which offers ample space for your dog to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Engage in some fun fetch games at the grassy sites of the Mid-America Camp Inn, where your dog can run freely while you unwind after a day of travel.

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