Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Mexico, MO

Are you planning a camping trip to Mexico with your dog? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp in Missouri with your dog is easier than ever. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to go camping with your dog.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Mexico, MO (64)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
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    1. Lazy Day Campground

    33 Reviews
    68 Photos
    88 Saves
    New Florence, Missouri

    Lazy Day has full hook up RV sites, pull through sites and tent sites.

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

    $40 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes State Park Campground

    3. Finger Lakes State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    57 Photos
    78 Saves
    Hallsville, Missouri

    The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes’ trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail.

    Finger Lakes State Park offers basic and 30-amp and 50-amp electric campsites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    4. Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    17 Reviews
    49 Photos
    39 Saves
    Columbia, Missouri

    Cottonwoods RV Park is a family & pet-friendly RV Park and Campground that is located in the heart of the Missouri off of US Highway 63 in Columbia, Missouri. We are just 4 miles north of I-70, minutes from the University of Missouri, and just minutes from many local attractions including Warm Springs Ranch: The Budweiser Clydesdales Breeding Ranch.

    Our park features paved roads and gravel sites and many indoor and outdoor amenities. Each site is equipped with Full Hook Ups - Electric, Water, and Sewer and a concrete patio and picnic table. Be sure to check out amenities and social calendar pages. We hope while you are here, you will enjoy our friendly, relaxed, and clean atmosphere!

    We would love to be your choice for the perfect option for camping whether you are looking for. Come join us and make new memories and lifelong friends!

    We are proud to be voted as the 2018 Mid-Size Missouri Park of the Year by the Missouri Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds.

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

    $45 - $52 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground

    5. Indian Creek Campground

    17 Reviews
    54 Photos
    72 Saves
    Stoutsville, Missouri

    Overview

    Indian Creek lies on the northern banks of Mark Twain Lake. It is the largest campground on the lake with 215 standard campsites, plus additional non-electric and tent-only sites. The lake is named for the beloved writer and humorist, Mark Twain, who was born just south of the lake in Florida, Missouri.

    Recreation

    Boating is convenient with Indian Creek's public boat ramp. Bass fishing and hunting are also popular.

    Natural Features

    Mark Twain Lake is sourced by the Salt River in northeast Missouri. The Clarence Cannon Dam sits on the eastern edge of the lake, providing flood control and hydroelectricity to the region, in addition to an extensive habitat for wildlife.

    Nearby Attractions

    While visiting the area, tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain in the nearby Mark Twain State Park. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is located below the dam.

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

    $30 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    6. Puma — Mark Twain State Park

    12 Reviews
    55 Photos
    5 Saves
    Stoutsville, Missouri

    Puma Campground has 37 campsites, two that are ADA-accessible and four that are family sites. The pad lengths range from 45 to 61 feet long, but the family sites have an extra pad and electric hookup. The shower house and restrooms with flush toilets are centrally located in the middle of the campground by the host campsite, number 93. There is a playground for the kids in the middle of the southern end of the campground and sites 71 through 78 are all located right next to the lake. The boat ramp is by site 58 at the northern end of the campground and there is a large parking lot and a fish cleaning station there as well. Potable water spigots are found at the host site as well as sites 64, 73, 83, 90, and 103. From November until March, you will need to go to the frost-free water access by campsite one in Badger Campground. Pets are welcome as long as they are restrained or on a leash at all times.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $24 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens

    7. Ray Behrens

    15 Reviews
    39 Photos
    46 Saves
    Perry, Missouri

    Overview

    Ray Behrens is a scenic campground and recreation area, conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy the perks of the campground, go boating on the lake or explore the area's historic attractions. Twain, the legendary author, was born in a village beside the lake and grew up in a town about 20 miles down the road.

    Recreation

    Mark Twain Lake provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting to name a few.

    Natural Features

    The Salt River flows through rolling hills of north-central Missouri, where it is dammed to form the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.

    Nearby Attractions

    Beside the lake is the village of Florida, where Mark Twain was born. Twenty-five miles east is the town of Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author's boyhood home.

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

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area

    8. Danville Conservation Area

    14 Reviews
    30 Photos
    173 Saves
    New Florence, Missouri

    Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanson Hills Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hanson Hills Campground
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    9. Hanson Hills Campground

    8 Reviews
    9 Photos
    55 Saves
    Kingdom City, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens Recreational
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens Recreational
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens Recreational
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    10. Ray Behrens Recreational

    8 Reviews
    7 Photos
    24 Saves
    Mark Twain Lake, Missouri
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 - $30 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Mexico

334 Reviews of 64 Mexico Campgrounds


  • Linda H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area

    Forest and Lake Dry camping

    Heavily forested with a lake. Trails and camping areas in woods are setup for equestrian with good trails for hikers, bikers and horses. Camping at lake is open gravel or grass. Nice fishing lake with docks, boat ramp and vault toilet and the only one provided. Parked lakeside. Quite night with one fishing boat late morning. Get a brochure with park map at entrance as roads pass through park and private property.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Daniel Boone Conservation Area
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Peaceful dark skies

    I stayed one night in the RV campsite. There was only one other camper. The grass had been mowed recently so the path around the pond was easily walkable.

    Not many of the RV sites had fire rings and, with all of the fresh cut grass, it would have taken a lot of raking to make a spot safe for a fire anyway.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Cottonwoods RV Park & Campground

    Very Nice Campground

    Check-in was quick and easy and we proceeded to pull through site 83 with FHUs. The gravel pad was very long and we had plenty of room for our 40’ rig and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad and water pressure was decent at about 40 psi. As we were on the end of a row, we had a lot of front yard space. The sites here are very close together, but long-term guests kept their sites nice and well organized, and overall this CG was very clean. There are mature trees so satellite placement could be challenging. We were able to place our Starlink in the yard area for a good shot to the north sky. We got 4 bars on Verizon and their WiFi worked well for a campground of this size. At the office, they have a nice store and gift shop with one of the best selections of camping shirts etc. that we have seen.

  • Laur H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Lazy Day Campground

    Great experience

    Stayed one night in a campervan. Would definitely recommend! We arrived a little late - right at sunset - but the friendly and helpful staff had already texted us all the info we needed for arrival. It was very quiet. Level spaces. Very dark, unlit walk to the bath house, so bring a light! Bathhouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend!

  • Elizabeth E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hermann City RV Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Hermann City RV Park

    Nice spot

    We stopped here overnight on a roadtrip from Ohio to Colorado. We were able to make a reservation online only hours before we arrived and it was such a simple process. The campsites are in the middle of the city park and it was nice to be able to walk our dogs around the park after a day of traveling. We had full hook ups which is always a relief!! The campsites are quite close together and this is not a forested area. It was perfect for us for a one night stop!

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Danville Conservation Area
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Danville Conservation Area

    Watch out for ticks

    Lovely wooded spot. There are about 6-8 sites. Can back in a camper. Outhouse building. Only had one other camper. Shaded, wooded. We had a lovely night but woke up covered in ticks! Lots of ticks here. We ride our motorcycles here to tent camp. Sites are close. Fire rings , no picnic tables.

  • Christopher W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Osage Campground Retreat
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Osage Campground Retreat

    Cute Little Camping Spot

    Good: It was clean and tidy, had ice and firewood for sale, was close to the boat ramp for the Osage River, and the bathrooms looked to be newly remodeled. Good shaded and flat spot for our tent.

    Bad: No one on-site, no TP, no paper towels, no internet (Other campers said it had been working until the power went out during a storm a few days before; when the power was restored, the internet didn't come back)

    Conclusion: For $44.29/night, I would keep going next time.

  • Beyond All
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank Russell
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Frank Russell

    Great refurbished campground with large concrete full hookup sites.

    Nice new concrete sites with fire pit, full hookup. Great trails and fishing lake, with concrete sidewalk and benches around it to make fishing easily accessible.

  • Amanda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vandalia Community Lake
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Vandalia Community Lake

    Peaceful!

    Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Ray Behrens
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Ray Behrens

    Great Value with ATB Pass

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Site 32 level asphalt pad surrounded with grass and river rocks 

    Moveable aluminum table 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Site 19 very near toilets and a dumpster 

    Friendly and helpful gate personnel 

    4 bars TMOBILE 

    CONS 

    Some road noise in the distance 

    Electric box at rear of site pad 

    Sewer connection 6 inches above ground 

    Poor planning to demolish all but one campground toilet/shower facilities at the same time 

    No overnight gate closure

    Don't Miss

    Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant 

    Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Mark Twain State Park. Free entrance 

    Ride the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal 

    Downtown Hannibal nice variety of stores and shops 

    Dam Visitor Center very nice--fairly new

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Dupont Reservation Conservation Area
    Oct. 21, 2023

    Dupont Reservation Conservation Area

    Lovely camground along the banks of the Mighty Miss

    It’s actually the Ted Shanks Conservation Area. Dupont is a bit further north, no camping there that we saw.

    . All sites fronting the river, shaded by trees. Mix of campers, fishermen and hunters. A few trains at night but not many. Vault toilets. No tables, no fire rings.

  • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Lazy Day Campground

    Wonderful level sites

    Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.

  • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek Campground
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Indian Creek Campground

    Very nice sites and good bathrooms

    Beautiful wooded sites, a bit close together and not a ton of privacy but we weren’t bothered by our neighbors at all. The bathrooms are very clean and nice, they have a dish washing sink and good showers. Our site had an electric hook up.

  • Toni S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Lazy Day Campground

    Simply Fabulous

    We discovered this gym. On our way home. Just needed to stay overnight, but will definitely be back. The little details make it very homey. Sites are well laid out and easy to maneuver. Full hook ups or tent sites are available to meet the needs of the camper. Clean facility and family friendly.

  • Chris J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Helds Island Access
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Helds Island Access

    Nice spot bring boat

    There’s a boat launch here. Saw a decent amount of traffic for this. Grass sites. Road is well maintained. Quiet the one night I spent there. No tables.

  • Jose B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Graham Cave State Park Campground
    Sep. 1, 2023

    Graham Cave State Park Campground

    Great place quiet clean

    I was on my way to St. Louis MO. And need a place for the night. This is just few miles from hwy 70 east to reserve and pay on the phone. I t was nice they I put my tent instead of sleeping on the car. Recommended

  • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Lazy Day Campground

    Super clean and convenient

    Excellent grounds. Very very clean and well kept. Hosts/owners are extremely responsive and helpful. Sights have some trees. Walking paths, dog walk area, fire pits, bathhouse. I would visit again.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mark Twain Cave & Campground
    Aug. 26, 2023

    Mark Twain Cave & Campground

    Accommodating Staff

    Coming into Hannibal, the RV GPS wanted to take us around town up to I-72. Had we been on our toes, we could have turned right at the“campground sign,” making our trip a bit easier and shorter. We came into the campground(CG) and resort area with some other campers. There was plenty of parking, and we checked in at the gift shop where you can purchase cave entry tickets. Our friends had come in the day before and told us that our reserved site E-05 was long enough for our new 40’ 2” Brinkley Model G, but we would need to park our F-450 elsewhere. Our friend suggested F-17, which was an easy back-in. F-17 was available, and was actually cheaper, so we saved$6 on the back-in site. The office folks here were very nice and accommodating, as we had expected to arrive the day prior with our friends, but due to loading up our new rig, we arrived a day late. The nice people at the office helped us work out this situation plus changed our campsite when we arrived. We proceeded to F-17 and settled down for our first camping night in our Brinkley. The F area back-ins are fairly new, with few trees to block the satellite. The older pull-throughs have mature trees and a lot of shade, so satellite would be spotty depending on the site. The water and electric are towards the back of the site, with the sewer in the middle. The water pressure was good. We got one bar on Verizon, and the CG WiFi worked better than average for a CG this size, but we were here for just an overnight from Monday to Tuesday. We were told that this private CG fills up on the weekends.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Day Campground
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Lazy Day Campground

    Nice campground

    Stayed there for a week. The owners are very friendly. Very well kept campground. Enjoyed the pool.



Guide to Mexico

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Mexico, Missouri, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your furry friends behind. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet owners like the convenience of well-equipped campgrounds

  • Lazy Day Campground features electric hookups, drinking water, and a sanitary dump, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • Finger Lakes State Park Campground offers spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your pet.
  • Kan-Do Kampground & RV Park provides a friendly atmosphere with clean facilities, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Mexico

Amenities that cater to pets and their owners

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Mexico, MO?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Mexico, MO is Lazy Day Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 33 reviews.

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