Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Golden Valley, MN
Baker Campground at Baker Park Reserve offers pet-friendly camping in clean, well-maintained grounds with full hookups for RV users. Pets are allowed throughout the campground with standard leash policies in effect. Minneapolis Northwest KOA accommodates pets with designated walking areas and provides pet-friendly cabin options among its tent sites and RV spaces. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities and showers appreciated by campers with dogs. The sites at Baker can be somewhat close together with limited privacy between neighbors, but the campground's excellent recreational amenities compensate for the proximity to other campers.
Dog owners at these campgrounds benefit from nearby walking trails and open spaces for exercising pets. Baker Park Reserve features lake access with a large sandy beach area, though pets may have restricted beach access during peak times. Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Bunker Hills Regional Park also welcome pets with similar amenities and policies. Sites at Minneapolis Northwest KOA vary in quality, with some campers noting the end sites provide more space and privacy for those camping with dogs. The campground provides a fenced K9 area specifically for off-leash pet exercise. Campers should be prepared for mosquitoes in wooded tent areas, especially near the more secluded, swampy sections where dogs may attract more insects.
