Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hardwick, MN

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hardwick, Minnesota (56)

    1. Blue Mounds State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Hardwick, MN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 283-1307

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Park has nice trails and bluffs. Bison are within the park but did not see. Rangers and staff very friendly. Would be great for overnighter."

    "Quiet place with nice bike and walking paths. Electric only 30amp water close by. Full dump station."

    2. Palisades State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Garretson, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 594-3824

    "We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground is within 10 miles off of I90.

    The park is not very big so there are not many campsites."

    "This is a sweet little tucked away oasis near Sioux Falls featuring trails, bluffs and climbing options. Great views and clean camp sites."

    3. Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

    35 Reviews
    Brandon, SD
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 582-7243

    "They have nice long paved trails for walking and biking. We got to walk our dogs on it to avoid tick contact from the grassy trails. There was a cool suspension bridge that was fun to walk on."

    "We had a tent site, number 24, and it was tucked into the woods but still close to the parking lot!"

    4. Magnolia City Campground

    6 Reviews
    Luverne, MN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 227-9278

    "Follow the gps location on the app. Don’t use the address off of the city’s web site. Plus there are signs for camping that will lead you right to it."

    5. Split Rock Park

    10 Reviews
    Garretson, SD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 594-6721

    "There was a really nice dump station outside of the park near entrance to Devil’s Gultch."

    "Dog friendly. Trees for the hammock. We have 3 kids 5 and under. They like it too, but there are cliffs and water, so plan accordingly. Also, trains."

    6. Split Rock Creek State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ihlen, MN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 348-7908

    $40 / night

    "Playground nearby. The campground is right off the hiking club trail for that doing that. Site 22 had nice trees for hanging hammocks. Firewood is available at the office."

    "A small lake with 5 docks and a swimming beach. A few small hiking trails and a park for the kiddos."

    7. Adrian City Park

    8 Reviews
    Luverne, MN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 483-2820

    "Nice Grassy site, dogs had a wonderful time. Loads of things for kids to do. In fact other site’s kids were up and playing far past 10 pm. Loudly enough we had to turn our ac on in order to sleep."

    "Its near the highway so there is road noise but nothing that kept me from sleeping. I booked by emailing and they emailed back to confirm."

    8. Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

    22 Reviews
    Brandon, SD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 332-2233

    $40 - $200 / night

    "The place is very well kept, the staff are friendly and helpful, all the amenities like propane, dump station, ice, firewood, good little camp store, off leash dog run, heated pool, and lots to do for"

    "At the time of our visit I-90 was being rebuilt nearby so access from the interstate was more difficult, but this isn’t the fault of the campground."

    9. Sioux Falls KOA

    28 Reviews
    Sioux Falls, SD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 332-9987

    "We decided to stay at this campground because it was close to Falls Park. It’s 4 miles away from the KOA to Downtown. It wasn’t crowded, very clean, met lots of Texans and the pet areas were awesome!"

    "Also a neat little micro brewery walking distance, across the road. Very nice staff and an RV dealer next door. Very close to I-90 and it’s noise, but that comes with the easy access."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Hardwick, MN

333 Reviews of 56 Hardwick Campgrounds


  • Angie G.
    May. 5, 2021

    Sioux Falls KOA

    Awesome pet-friendly stopover

    We decided to stay at this campground because it was close to Falls Park. It’s 4 miles away from the KOA to Downtown. It wasn’t crowded, very clean, met lots of Texans and the pet areas were awesome! In fact, Sioux Falls is a very dog-friendly city and was able to take my dog everywhere! The showers were great if you don’t want to use your own in your camper, but they have laundry and such if you need it. We were close to the showers, pet area and laundry house. Yea, it’s next to a Camping World but you know what, it was a great stay with nice folks and the road noise really isn’t a problem, especially if you just go in your camper and watch tv because you shouldn’t be there for that. 🙃 They just opened for the season so they are still adding some things but I would recommend! We were grateful to stay and not travel during 50mph winds.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

    Great for passing through

    Clean bathrooms and showers and close to Falls Park. Tons of amenities for families with kids. Close to the interstate. Great for a one night stay on the way to bigger and better sights. Stayed with a dog and was glad to see the other campers had their pets leashed at all times.

  • D
    Aug. 6, 2019

    Blue Mounds State Park Campground

    A Fine Park

    Stayed for 3 nights. Very shady, but does not have sewer or water hookup. 30 amp electric service. Grounds are well maintained and the restroom and shower facilities are very up to date but heavily used. Sites are closer than I like. Park has nice trails and bluffs. Bison are within the park but did not see. Rangers and staff very friendly. Would be great for overnighter. The most irritating thing about the park were the next door neighbors who let their five dogs use our campsite as an area for deification. People with pets need to be respectful of others. I have come to the conclusion that all pets should be banned from public lands.

  • D
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Oak Woods Campground — Lake Shetek State Park

    Little Gem in the Shetek Lake

    Spacious sites and great full hook up sites!! Tons of walking trails and pet friendly!! You’ll see lots of birds and deer... Second time here and love it!!

  • William S.
    Oct. 16, 2021

    Lime Lake Co Park

    Small and tucked away

    Tucked back along a winding road past a cemetery, you'll find this cozy site, a well-groomed park with a handful of drive-in sites, picnic pavilions, and lots of open spaces. There's also an absolutely gorgeous lake and a small footbridge over an artificial dam/waterfall. 

    Lime Lake County Park's drive-in sites feature picnic tables and fire pits, along with electric hook up sites. There's no camp host, so after you drop in your $17/night fee in the strong box, you can settle in for the day, or perhaps launch your boat from the provided dock and ramp. 

    Leashed pets are allowed, and I highly recommend the walk to the back, over the footbridge where you can listen to the relaxing sound of the lake draining into a creek.

    The toilet area features one stall, but it does have plumbing.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Tower Campground

    Right on the highway, so convenient, but noisy

    A parking lot style campground with nice green areas for pets. Level sites, full hookups. If you are looking for a convenient spot by Sioux Falls, this one fits the bill. Book online as staff is not in the office (or at least were not when we arrived).

  • d
    Jun. 9, 2019

    W.H. Lyon Fairground

    great for the person who wants basic camping with hookups

    this campground is on leash pet friendly.  there are few trees, but it has full hookups, clean restrooms and showers.  pay 6 get 1 free.  however there is a train t

    has no play ground, swimming pool, etc.

    people were very friendly.

    it was exactly what i was looking for.

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2019

    Blue Mounds State Park Campground

    Small State Park in Farmland

    We stayed here for one night on the way to the Black Hills in South Dakota. The campground is in the far south western corner of Minnesota about 30 minutes for Sioux Falls South Dakota. The site is in the middle of grasslands and cornfields. They have very organized park staff that have an efficient check in process. The campground has some nice ponds and bike routes. It’s located next to a bison range and tours are available. Unfortunately the camp sites are packed in on top of each other with no privacy. You have a lot of local large RV users using loud generators and playing music until after midnight. They have good facilities with showers and dump stations. During our stay, the water in the camp tested positive for bacteria and the camp was giving out free drinking water. Since you don’t have many options in the area, this may be a good choice. The overcrowding was our main issue.

  • B
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Blue Mounds State Park Campground

    Tight campsites and seems like a party park

    I find writing a review for this state park and campground to be quite difficult. The park itself is great. It’s very beautiful, very serene, and not crowded. There’s a little more action around the rock climbing area, and the play area can get quite rowdy with local children as well as campers.

    My problem totally lies with the campsite. First and foremost all of the campsites are extremely cramped and extremely open. Even the ones that look like they are hidden in trees and bush, are actually mere feet away from the next campsite. And therefore there really is no privacy or feeling like you’re out in the country.

    This campsite, as a whole, from what I could tell on my visit, is used by people whose primary objective is to sit outside with their friends and drink. This is not a campsite to serve people who are coming primarily to enjoy the park. This means that there are a lot of screaming children, rowdy late night conversations, and more than a few misbehaved pooches (the dog in the site next to me —to my right by 20 ft—was territorial and growled at everyone who walked past).

    I would come here again to enjoy the park, but I definitely would not camp here again. It felt more like a Boy Scout jamboree, but with adults and alcohol.


Guide to Hardwick

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Hardwick, Minnesota, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and clean facilities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Hardwick

Tips for camping with dogs near Hardwick

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Magnolia City Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet while enjoying the trails at Pipestone RV Campground to keep them hydrated and happy.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog at Grand Falls Casino to maintain the campground's cleanliness and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Hardwick, MN is Blue Mounds State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 51 reviews.

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