Dog-Friendly Camping near Wright, KS

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    Ford State Fishing Lake permits pets at its free lakeside camping area with gravel sites and picnic tables. Gunsmoke RV Park, Dodge City KOA, Boot Hill Casino, and Watersports Campground all welcome pets with full hookup options for RVs. Most sites feature picnic tables and trash collection, though specific pet amenities like dog parks or waste stations aren't mentioned in the data. Camping areas around Dodge City maintain basic pet policies requiring owners to keep animals leashed and clean up after them. Several campers report the Ford State Fishing Lake area being completely empty at night, making it ideal for travelers with pets needing space to stretch their legs.

    The primitive camping at Ford State Fishing Lake provides pet owners a no-cost option with vault toilets, though reviews indicate these facilities can be inconsistently maintained. Dodge City KOA offers more amenities including clean showers and laundry facilities near a city park with a free zoo, creating convenient walking opportunities for dogs. Visitors note the KOA has large concrete pads with grassy areas behind some sites where pets can play. For those needing veterinary services, Dodge City provides multiple options within a short drive of all camping locations. Seasonal considerations include checking for harmful bacteria warnings at Ford State Fishing Lake, as signs occasionally warn against letting dogs enter the water.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Wright (19)

      1. Gunsmoke RV Park

      3.9(20)10mi from WrightRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      2. Dodge City KOA

      4.0(12)8mi from WrightRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      3. Ford State Fishing Lake

      3.2(9)4mi from WrightRVs, Tents

      "Didn't realize kansas could be so beautiful! Nice view of the lake"

      "Not much of a lake, right now? Kinda a puddle, but it’s an awesome place and bet it will fill up nicely. Sign says, harmful bacteria in water, so do t swim or let your dogs in the water."

      4. Boot Hill Casino

      4.5(4)9mi from WrightRVs

      "Requested that we park behind the Hampton Inn adjacent to the casino. I'll definitely stay here again when traveling through."

      "We arrived around 11:00pm. There was one other camper in the parking lot with us, but the lot is huge and we were far enough away we couldn't hear them and they couldn't hear our crying baby."

      5. Watersports Campground

      3.3(3)7mi from WrightRVs, Tents

      "Nice pull thru lots & very close to activities in Dodge City. I am not sure we're the water sports were but we were there to see Outlaws!"

      "Water Sports, no longer has it's Lake. There are still some trailers here from when this is to be the watering hole for the area. Over 100 plus sites."

      6. Blue RV Park

      4.0(2)5mi from WrightRVs, Tents

      "We stayed at a public park down the highway a way that felt more like a truck stop. In the morning, we realized we were in need of a dump station."

      7. Ford Lake State Park Campground

      4.0(1)4mi from WrightRVs, Tents

      "This is a nice campground on a fishing lake. No amenities besides picnic tables and fire circles. Very few level sites. Free. We are the only campers tonight."

      8. Horse Thief Reservoir

      4.3(6)22mi from WrightRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      9. Cimarron RV Park

      4.0(3)25mi from WrightRVs

      "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."

      from $25 / night

      10. 4 Aces RV Park

      4.5(2)28mi from WrightRVs, Tents

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    • Andrew N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 10, 2023

      Greensburg rv

      $4 per star

      If need to stop and want a full hook-up for $20, give this place a try. The camp ground manager, Monica, was very helpful and proactive. She ensured we had a 50 amp FHU pull-thru. There is not much around so you better be self sufficient. There are several gas stations, a small Dillon's grocery and a Family Dollar store. There is a road on the backside of the campground and a large open field to walk your dogs if you have them. We are going back through the area in Feb and will stay here again, but not sure what that looks like in a Kansas winter.

    • Vanessa M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 29, 2020

      Kiowa County State Park Campground

      Noisy

      As with many campgrounds in Kansas, this state fishing lake boasts camping without charge. There are five designated primitive tent spots with fire rings and tables. No RV spots, no electric, and no water. Two spots are at the entrance near the vault toilet and three spots are caddy corner on the back of the lake. You are responsible for removing your trash, the fields are well maintained, and of course you can fish. There are two docks and you can drop a boat in the small lake. There is a lot of noise from the working silos, railroad, and highways.

    • 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.

    • Evan C.The Dyrt PRO User
      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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • P
      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. 😊

    • William  Y.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 27, 2023

      Kiowa County State Park Campground

      Quiet spot for the evening

      We were solo camping here. Only a few folks walking dogs around the lake came through. We’re self-contained but there is a vault toilet and a water spigot if needed.

    • Nancy B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 10, 2020

      Cimarron RV Park

      Great for the night

      Needed a place to stop for the night with electric since it’s 95 in Kansas in July. This was right off 400 on our way out of Dodge City. $25 a night with water and electric. Small campground but has what we needed. Bonus it has a laundry mat. Second bonus there is a horse farm right behind the campground.


    Guide to Wright

    The area around Wright, Kansas offers several camping options for travelers with pets. Located in the high plains of southwest Kansas at approximately 2,500 feet elevation, this region experiences dramatic seasonal temperature shifts from freezing winters to hot summers. Campsites in this area provide diverse accommodations ranging from primitive lakeside spots to full-service RV parks with grassy areas specifically designed for pets.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Ford State Fishing Lake allows anglers to cast lines while camping with their pets, though certain precautions are necessary. "There's a sign says, harmful bacteria in water, so don't swim or let your dogs in the water," notes a camper from Ford State Fishing Lake.

    Casino entertainment: Visitors can park overnight at Boot Hill Casino with pets then enjoy gaming and dining. "The views out back were wonderful. Beautiful sunsets. Finding a level spot was not easy. It wouldn't have mattered as much, but the 35-40 mph spring winds with gusts made it necessary," mentions a reviewer from Boot Hill Casino.

    Local attractions: Many campgrounds provide access to nearby points of interest. "Within walking distance is a super affordable water park, free zoo, playground, and Boot Hill Museum," explains a camper from Dodge City KOA, highlighting pet-friendly activities within walking distance.

    What campers like

    Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate room for their pets to move around. "This Campground has one of the most separated sites of the places we've stayed. Most of the sites at the rear part of the park have spaces separated by one's own grassy area and trees, where the picnic table is situated," notes a reviewer from Gunsmoke RV Park.

    Quiet surroundings: Pets and their owners often prefer peaceful camping spots away from noise. "We stayed two different nights this week. I was there Tuesday night and Friday night. Tuesday night I had the place to myself. Friday night just had two other rigs there," reports a camper at Ford State Fishing Lake.

    Clean facilities: Many pet owners value well-maintained amenities. "Clean restrooms, showers, spotless laundry room. Owners willing to help you with anything. Very well run," shares a visitor to Watersports Campground.

    What you should know

    Safety considerations: Some campgrounds have specific safety issues to watch for with pets. "Vault toilets were trashed Tuesday and out of TP. Friday the trash was picked up and TP was stocked. Vault toilets were a bit gross, but they did their job," warns a camper at Ford State Fishing Lake.

    Site selection: Choose carefully when booking spots with pets. "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," advises a visitor to Gunsmoke RV Park.

    Weather patterns: The region experiences significant winds that can impact pets. "It's very windy here, so awnings are not used very often," notes a camper at Gunsmoke RV Park about conditions that could affect pets' comfort.

    Tips for camping with families

    Budget options: Families with pets can find affordable camping. "The sites are gravel and have their own picnic tables. Didn't realize kansas could be so beautiful! Nice view of the lake," shares a reviewer from Kiowa County State Park Campground.

    Kid-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds offer features that both children and pets enjoy. "Large concrete pads! Behind our site and a bunch others is a large grassy area perfect for kids to play," explains a camper from Dodge City KOA.

    Overnight convenience: Families traveling through can find pet-friendly stops. "We arrived around 11:00pm. There was one other camper in the parking lot with us, but the lot is huge and we were far enough away we couldn't hear them and they couldn't hear our crying baby," reports a Boot Hill Casino visitor.

    Tips from RVers

    Site layout: RV campers with pets should consider campground design. "Very nice pull thru lots & very close to activities in Dodge City," notes a visitor from Watersports Campground.

    Level surfaces: Finding level spots matters for RVers with pets. "As with many campgrounds in Kansas, this state fishing lake boasts camping without charge. There are five designated primitive tent spots with fire rings and tables. No RV spots, no electric, and no water," explains a Kiowa County State Park camper.

    Utility considerations: Full hookups make pet care easier. "Needed a place to stop for the night with electric since it's 95 in Kansas in July. This was right off 400 on our way out of Dodge City. $25 a night with water and electric. Small campground but has what we needed. Bonus it has a laundry mat," shares a visitor to Cimarron RV Park.

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