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Big Lake State Park Campground allows dogs throughout its lakeside sites with well-maintained grounds. Pets are welcome at all camping accommodations including basic tent sites on the lake, electric hookups, and cabin rentals. The park's campsites are level, mostly pull-through, with picnic tables and fire pits on gravel sites. Honey Creek Conservation Area offers free camping with pets in a secluded wooded setting with direct river access at some sites. The campground is generally quiet despite some highway noise, making it suitable for dogs that need minimal distraction. AOK Campground & RV Park also accommodates pets with clean facilities, helpful hosts, and sites featuring full hookups including sewer, water, and 50-amp electrical service.
Trails throughout the region provide opportunities for walking dogs, though leashes are required in most areas. Most campsites remain relatively quiet, allowing for peaceful pet exercise along the campground roads. Brown State Fishing Lake permits pets at its free dispersed camping area with access to water for dogs that enjoy swimming. Camping with pets in this area requires preparation as some locations have limited facilities, with Honey Creek offering only pit toilets and no potable water. Big Lake State Park features nice playgrounds and picnic areas near the camping loops where leashed pets can join family activities. The level terrain throughout most campgrounds makes for easy dog walking, with grassy areas at AOK Campground providing comfortable spaces for pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Oregon (53)
1. Honey Creek Conservation Area
"A Missouri conservation area, a mile off the road. a gravel road gives you access to many multi use trails. see map attached. there were 5 or so nice camping spots with picnic tables and fire rings along"
"It was a little close to the highway so got a little highway noise, but not bad. No trains😊 Only one other camper so plenty of room.
Pit toilet, no water."
2. AOK Campground & RV Park
"There is a lake/ river at the edge of the property with fish, plenty of frogs and I even saw a beaver or otter swimming across it. You can fish but it is catch and release."
"Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park with is on the property. The campground has ponds. Other campers were friendly and respectful."
3. Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground
"Great view, large spot, dog friendly and owners were great"
Check Availabilityfrom $39 / night
4. Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
"Just car tent camped here with my fiancé and dog over the weekend. We had many camp sites to choose from because it’s back to school time in NE (timing, timing, timing)!"
"I saw that their hiking trails were challenging. I got two dogs and love a challenge. The views the scenory made you feel like you got away from civilization."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $30 / night
5. Ash Grove Campground — Indian Cave State Park
"The Missouri River is right there, you can take trails to get there or drink be. The Indian Cave is along the river. Not my belief it’s a real cave but there is a historical aspect to it."
"The camping spots that are the walk up sites are amazing - you can do sites surrounded by trees and private, or ones near the playground. All great sizes and partially shaded."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / night
6. Sharp RV Park
"This camp is easy in and out, close to St Joseph, some concrete pads, some gravel. We will stay here again next year"
7. Rochester Falls Access
"The easy access to the beach there is incredibly helpful and the fishing was great. As a Rockhound, I found so many beautiful and unique minerals and made a lot of jewelry from it."
"There is a bathroom and is close to the river."
8. Brown State Fishing Lake
9. Garden Inn RV Park
from $35 / night
10. H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area
"Great location close to the main road with easy access to town. There are about four gravel, graded spots to choose from."
"But there are actually two locations to camp there are multiple camp spots near the entrance, and also more if you drive down to the boat ramp, there are a few around there also."
Drive Time
- 25 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 10 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 26 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 47 min from Topeka, KS
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289 Reviews of 53 Oregon Campgrounds
Imerie T.
LegendHoot Owl Bend
Great place for a night
We had zero issues staying for the night. It isn’t an unpack your rig and set up camp type of spot. But for a quiet overnight peaceful sleep it is that!! Couldn’t get down to the water, to overgrown and the shore level in down far and sinking mud.
- JJames A.
GuideAOK Campground & RV Park
Nicely maintained
Water, sewer and electricity worked fine. Very basic store
Bill V.
TravelerSycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park
Great campground
Great campground with lots of activities, roller skating, mini golf fishing pond & streams, splash pad & slide also has sports courts, basketball, tennis, pickle ball & a petting zoo our favorite campground to go to
- DDUANE G.Scout
Starlite RV Park
Great place to stop for an over night.
We like traveling highway 36 going and coming from Indiana to Colorado and back. Brandon and Family are great host and will greet you when you arrive. Brandon has been building this campsite for over a year now, and has made it very nice for pull through's. The lots are level and all hook ups are in new condition. Very easy! Have been there twice and will be going back.
Emily B.TravelerBig Lakes Turtle Cove Campground
Primitive at best
The owner was very nice but we weren’t aware of the lack of any sort of bathroom. The lack of shower wasn’t a problem but make sure you have an RV with a bathroom. Tent camping is not recommended here. The campsites were clean and spacious. Mosquitos did come out after dark but it’s by water so we didn’t expect there to not be any bugs.
- RRuthScout
Auburn Recreation Complex
Very nice and inexpensive campground with amenities.
Nice and inexpensive campground with amenities at the town's recreation facility. Water and electricity at each site and dump station near entrance. Use their reservation system to pay.
- RRuth U.Traveler
Big Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful prairie campground
We stopped at this campground for 1 night as we traveled thru. The park was immaculately mowed and the sites were spacious and we'll maintained. It looked like a perfect place to have a picnic as well. Plenty of parking. The lake is narrow and long, so plenty of space to boat. I didn't see a designated swimming areas, so can't say if they're was one or not. I would definitely stay here again.
- ccharles A.Scout
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
Lewis and Clark State Park in Rushville Mo.
It’s a great campsite, clean bathrooms, great scenery, easy-going camp host and overall I do it again for us
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Honey Creek Conservation Area provides free camping with pet-friendly sites across its wooded grounds. This peaceful conservation area allows dogs throughout the campground, with several designated camping areas including primitive sites along the Missouri River. Big Lake State Park Campground also welcomes pets with both tent and RV sites featuring electric hookups and picnic tables. The park maintains clean, level gravel sites with some directly adjacent to the lake. Most visitors find the campground exceptionally well maintained with friendly staff who drive around selling firewood from their vehicles. The conservation area offers a quiet camping experience with only a few other campers typically present even during peak season.
Dogs can explore Honey Creek's natural terrain through access roads and wooded trails, though official bike paths are limited. Most campers report the area is secluded with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Big Lake State Park offers flat roads ideal for dog walking around the oxbow lake. While fishing is the primary activity at both locations, pet owners should be prepared for bugs during summer months and occasional wind off Big Lake that can create chilly conditions. The area features basic pit toilets at Honey Creek, while Big Lake provides shower facilities and restrooms that are regularly cleaned. AOK Campground provides another pet-friendly option with full hookups, clean facilities, and shade trees. Bringing pet waste bags is recommended as pet waste stations are limited throughout the region's campgrounds.
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