Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Salina, KS

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Salina, KS (76)

    Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
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    1. Salina KOA Holiday

    25 Reviews
    55 Photos
    67 Saves
    Salina, Kansas

    This KOA is midway between St. Louis, Denver, the Black Hills, and Texas. You'll have easy access to I-70 as well as I-135 to Wichita. Located in a shady meadow northwest of Salina, you can relax in a lawn chair while fishing in the private pond. Swim in the pool, play horseshoes, enjoy the Jump pad, watch the kids go for a train ride, or rent a bike. All sites are pull-thru with free Wi-Fi and cable available on most. At Salina, spend more than one day seeing the area's historic sites. Visit Abilene (about 25 miles E), known as the boyhood home of President Dwight Eisenhower. Check out the museum chronicling Ike's achievements at the Eisenhower Center. Visit Lindsborg, Kansas' Little Sweden (S of the campground). Stop at Rolling Hills Zoo (6 miles W on I-70). In summer (Sat. and Sun.), enjoy the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts. "Delicious Hunt Brothers Pizza and Wings can be delivered to your site (hours vary; ask in the office)." Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru 80 feet. Your hosts: Daryle & Terri Schwerdt.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $46 - $65 / night

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    2. KOA Campground Salina

    8 Reviews
    19 Photos
    12 Saves
    Salina, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    3. Kanopolis State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    19 Photos
    45 Saves
    Marquette, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Ottawa State Fishing Lake

    7 Reviews
    8 Photos
    4 Saves
    Minneapolis, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    6. Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

    7 Reviews
    13 Photos
    21 Saves
    Milford Lake, Kansas

    Enjoy a relaxed country atmosphere, right here in the Heartland of America! Open year round with friendly personnel and many recreational activities, Walt's helps the road feel like home. Our full hook up sites are pull-through for easy access and come equipped with water, electricity, sewer, and free Wi-Fi. And don't forget to stop by our Country Store and Fuel Station during your stay! Whether you're here to see some beautiful sunsets, explore the rich local history, or just need some room to roam, you'll always have something to do at Walt's!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $36 / night

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    8. Old Mill Campground

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    17 Saves
    Lindsborg, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $7 - $10 / night

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    9. Venango - Kanapolis Campground

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    10 Saves
    Marquette, Kansas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    10. Venango Park

    4 Reviews
    7 Photos
    11 Saves
    Marquette, Kansas

    Overview

    Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state's oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding.

    Recreation

    Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities with plenty of bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, Walleye, Wiper and KDWPT stocks Trout seasonally. The Venango Park ATV Trail crisscrosses roughly 5 acres of land within the park, making this a popular destination for ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts. Venango Park offers a 1.7 mile hiking only trail that meanders throughout the park. This trail covers different ecosystems that can be found in the area including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Keep an eye out for the different flora and fauna that can be found in each. Kanopolis State Park also has trails available for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian riders.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on the shady tree-dotted shoreline. Sandstone bluffs, rolling hills, and vast, open prairie lands surround the lake. Wildlife is varied and abundant in the area: Whitetail deer, pheasants, quail, Texas horned lizards, beavers and even Bald eagles are commonly seen. Waterfowl extensively gather at Loder Point Marsh located within the campground. Wildflowers including purple poppy mallow, blue false indigo, yucca and prairie wild rose, put on a colorful display in prairies surrounding the lake.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Fort Harker Museum in Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum in Ellsworth both portray the settlement of the American West. The Kanopolis Drive-In theater is just a short drive away, and is open most weekened evenings

    Charges & Cancellations

    Reservation cancellation fees and No-Show fees may apply.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $22 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Salina

229 Reviews of 76 Salina Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coneflower Campground Loop
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Coneflower Campground Loop

    Beautiful

    Stayed on a Thursday night 9/12 and there were hardly any people there. It was a beautiful spot but quite exposed so expect some wind.. I would definitely stay there again.

  • Cande D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Covered Wagon RV Resort
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Covered Wagon RV Resort

    Convenient for 1-3 night stay

    It's a quaint little campground that has been around for 60 years. It's just down the street from President Dwight D Eisenhower presidential museum and library. The entrance is marked with a square blue sign I found difficult to read when approaching the campground. Our site was very level with about 15-18 foot swath of grass on either side.

    If you get the chance visit the early 1900's wooden Carousel and old Abilene historic buildings. Check out the The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad heritage railway. Ride the Flint Hills Express on track built by the Rock Island Railroad in 1886! M&R Grill had good food, reasonable prices, and generous portions. Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

    Beautiful lake sunset

    Kansas has over 40 state fishing lakes with free camping. Lots of fishermen. I’d say over a dozen camping sites. We had a shelter, picnic table, toilet building, view of the lake. We rode our motorcycles here to tent camp. Raccoon couldn’t wait for me to zip my tent to come out and see what we left out.

  • Katie L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mulberry Campground — Kanopolis State Park
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Mulberry Campground — Kanopolis State Park

    Cicada City

    Nice easy place to pitch a tent or hang a hammock. Primitive campground is well maintained and largely unoccupied because of the lack of hookups for RVs. Stayed on 4th of July and only one other family was in the entire campground. Close to swimming beach, but bring your own water as there is no spigot nearby. Great birds too!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Owl's Nest Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Owl's Nest Campground

    One Week Acceptable

    Reserve online, reasonably priced. One week stay in this little park, close to Junction City and Fort Riley. Full hookups in pull- thru half circle asphalt tar or back-in sites. Close to Hwy 70 with some noise. Laundry/shower area available.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from COE Wilson Lake Sylvan Park
    Jun. 10, 2024

    COE Wilson Lake Sylvan Park

    Beautiful camp Level pull throughs

    We stayed at this COE campground on a very stormy night in June 2024. It is a well kept Corp campground and we will stay there again as we travel through Kansas.

  • Kathryn  S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Venango Park
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Venango Park

    Spring camping

    We stayed at this federal campground 3/29/24 for free. 126 sides and I think there were four RVs here. No hookups or water (That's why it's free) but it had one open pit toilet. Beautiful views, felt very safe. A bit windy. Hopefully everybody will take care of this place & not abuse the privilege of staying here in the winter for free.

  • Courtney P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store
    Jan. 14, 2024

    Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

    Exceptional family friendly campground!!

    In June of 2023, my husband& I decided to move into our 42' toy hauler. We searched& searched within a 30-minute radius of our property that we had bought for a campground with great amenities and where we would feel safe with our 2 babies. Walt's is by far the safest, friendliest, fun-filled campground compared to any of the others we visited around. We were greeted with friendly faces and welcoming staff from our very first day of move-in. They made sure we got settled& hooked up ok and have continued to make us feel right at home. My husband is a truck driver so isn't always home when things go wrong with the camper. The staff has always been there to help when something happens especially when we have had issues with propane leaks, or the heater not working during the colder temps. This campground offers put-put course, swimming pool with poolside pub, horseshoes, catch& release fishing, walking trail, small dog park, playground for children, shower houses/restrooms, laundry facility, on site gas station, a country store with made to order pizzas, sandwiches& tex mex! They do several family friendly events throughout the year. At the country store they have anything of convenience that you may need from toiletries, drinks, snacks, ice cream, games, books, alcoholic beverages, etc. We absolutely love staying here. The sites have been freshly graveled. During the summer the lawn, gardens, pool, etc. Were maintained regularly and they are constantly doing updates weekly here. The best part it is also right off I-70. For long term campers that are truckers they do have a small area for semis. They also have a rentable party room inside the country store as well as outdoor areas for party rentals!

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
    Oct. 27, 2023

    Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

    Three Day Stay

    We stayed for three nights while staying close to Nebraska for a wedding and work obligations. Quiet lake, we were the only campers there. Little traffic through the park. Can sometimes hear the highway 77 noise but not really inside the camper. Great free spot.

  • Kari M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

    Quick overnight was decent

    Multiple spots are available on the lake, and there are a couple in a grassy wooded area. They have picnic tables and fire pits already there. I stayed in the grassy wooded area and enjoyed the night. Road noise dies down around 8 or 9 and then you only hear occasional cars if you are awake... didn't bother me much. Had a dog and she had a good time.

  • Jenny W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Grove RV Campground
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Cottonwood Grove RV Campground

    Nice Overnighter

    Pleasant small family owned campground. Lyndel was very sweet. Hot showers with lots of water pressure, laundry room and full hookup. If you need a spot to take a break from driving, this is a nice spot.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Salina KOA Holiday
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Salina KOA Holiday

    Decent stop over

    This is a decent stop over during travel. The site was wide and level and had mature trees. The park itself isn't far from the interstate, which makes it fantastic for an easy off and on, but also comes with some road noise. There is also a truck stop at the end of the road for convenient fill up.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Venango Park
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Venango Park

    Great for a stopover, reset, or water lovers!

    Pros: 

    - easy to get to from I-70

    - friendly camp hosts 

    - lots of grass to walk dogs 

    - beautiful sunsets 

    Cons:

    - 35 minutes one way to the nearest town with major stores like Walmart and Petco

    - people did not care about walking through my waterfront site to get to the water (there were other ways)

    - site was pretty sloped back to front and side to side but just bring leveling blocks and you're fine

    - dump station didn't provide a water hose for cleaning the sewer hose after dumping even though it had water connection but must provide own hose 

    I didn't use the bathroom facilities and forgot to test speed but I had zero issues with Verizon or AT&T.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Rolling Hills
    Jun. 30, 2023

    West Rolling Hills

    Nice place to rest

    Sites are nice; although very exposed to the neighbor and close together. It was really windy. Almost all sites in the b loop on the lake. Bathrooms clean. Not sure if there is a shower somewhere.

  • Katelynn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store
    May. 18, 2023

    Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store

    1 night stay

    Close to the highway was our only downfall. Kinda loud when trying to fall asleep at night. Other than that it deserves 5 stars from us! Easy pull off of I-70. Very friendly staff, big snack shop with pizza, ice cream, adult beverages! Lots of things to do for kids- putt putt, playground. The pool is being worked on but will be up and running soon. Very happy about our stay!

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground
    May. 13, 2023

    Old Mill Campground

    Gem!

    Wow. Beautiful trees. Grass field with electric. 15$ per night. In middle of cool Swedish town. Trails. Will be back. No reservations. Two other campers in field with about 25 30 amp sites Grassy sites. .

  • Kami J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kanopolis State Park Campground
    Apr. 16, 2023

    Kanopolis State Park Campground

    My Favorite

    Every spring I look forward to getting out of the city and relaxing peacefully at this beautiful Lake! I love the gorgeous sunsets, the beach area, the hiking trails, and picking guitar with my besties! There's nothing better than being submerged in mother nature and I can't think of a better place to do it!!

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    Camper-submitted photo from French Creek Cove
    Jan. 19, 2023

    French Creek Cove

    Separated RV stalls with covered concrete padio

    One of the nicer lakes I’ve been to, and cheap, the road is a little rough, but it’s a neat place. Boat dock is very steep, small boats only. Pay online is very easy. Shorter RV trailers are preferred. 30 amp service.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
    Oct. 15, 2022

    Woodland Hills — Milford State Park

    Cute place!

    There’s a sewage dump station the next camping loop over (Hickory Hollow) if you can’t stay at a space with a sewage hookup. Pull through and back in spaces, decent amount of shade at almost every spot, primitive and RV/Camper sites. There’s even a firewood crate ($7). Close to trails and we even saw 2 deer on our way to park. Gorgeous fall leaves this time of year (October). Water has a slight sulfur smell, but who’s sink in KS doesn’t.


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Guide to Salina

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Salina, Kansas, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With a variety of campgrounds that welcome pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your four-legged friends behind.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Salina

  • At Salina KOA Holiday, pets are welcome, and the campground features a playground and a swimming pool, making it a great spot for family fun.
  • Kanopolis State Park Campground offers scenic hiking trails and a fishing pond, perfect for a day of exploration with your dog.
  • Ottawa State Fishing Lake provides a peaceful environment where you can relax by the water while your pet enjoys the natural surroundings.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • The Eagle Point Campground — Kanopolis State Park features spacious sites with water access, allowing for easy cleanup after a day of outdoor activities with your pet.
  • Covered Wagon RV Resort is known for its well-maintained facilities, including electric hookups and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Venango Park, you can enjoy beautiful views and grassy areas for your pet to roam freely while you relax.

Tips for camping with dogs near Salina

  • Always bring plenty of water for your pet, especially when visiting places like Mulberry Campground — Kanopolis State Park, where water sources may be limited.
  • Keep your dog leashed at all times, particularly in busy areas like Riverside - Kanopolis Reservoir, to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Make sure to pack waste bags to clean up after your pet, especially in campgrounds like Old Mill Campground, where maintaining cleanliness is essential for everyone’s enjoyment.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Salina, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Salina, KS is Salina KOA Holiday with a 4.1-star rating from 25 reviews.

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