Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Perry, MO
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Perry, MO (62)
1. Indian Creek Campground
Stoutsville, Missouri17 Reviews•54 Photos•72 SavesOverview
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
2. Ray Behrens
Perry, Missouri15 Reviews•39 Photos•46 SavesOverview
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
3. Puma — Mark Twain State Park
Stoutsville, Missouri12 Reviews•55 Photos•4 SavesPuma 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
4. Mark Twain Cave & Campground
Hannibal, Missouri15 Reviews•59 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$28 - $34 / night
5. Ray Behrens Recreational
Mark Twain Lake, Missouri8 Reviews•7 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $30 / night
6. Lazy Day Campground
New Florence, Missouri33 Reviews•68 Photos•88 SavesLazy 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
7. Frank Russell
Perry, Missouri6 Reviews•12 Photos•22 SavesOverview
Frank Russell Campground, set near the picturesque Mark Twain Lake, has a location near the dam, providing campers with easy access to the lake, river and surrounding attractions. The campground also features an amphitheater with weekly events in the summer. The lake's namesake and legendary author and humorist, Mark Twain, was born in a town beside the lake.
Recreation
The 32-mile long Joanna Trail is accessible from the campground. Here, horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers can enjoy the rough and varied terrain that meanders along the northern banks of the lake, across bluffs and over hills. Campfire programs are provided every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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.
Nearby Attractions
While here, many visitors tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and author, Mark Twain, in Florida, Missouri. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is below the dam and the M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center is located on the south end of the Dam.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$30 / night
8. Graham Cave State Park Campground
Montgomery City, Missouri27 Reviews•73 Photos•125 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Coyote — Mark Twain State Park
Stoutsville, Missouri5 Reviews•22 Photos•9 SavesCoyote Campground has 31 campsites with pads from 47 to 66 feet in length. All the sites have a fire ring, lantern hook, and picnic table and are in a wooded area not far from the lake. Nine of the campsites have electric and the rest are basic with water access at sites 33, 37, 46, and 53. Three of the sites are ADA-accessible and there is a vault toilet and extra parking at the north end of the campground by the amphitheater. 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
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$14 - $27 / night
10. Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park and The Water Zone
Mark Twain Lake, Missouri4 Reviews•6 Photos•13 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$55 - $199 / night
Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Perry
313 Reviews of 62 Perry Campgrounds
Bradley R.
Traveler
Coyote — Mark Twain State Park
Great off-season camping
We visited twice in the off-season we loved the campground so much. It’s quiet and secluded. Very clean and beautiful.
Linda H.
Guide
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.
- Ioan P.
Legend
Jonesburg Gardens Campground
Small
Most tenants work in the Vicinity . The spaces are a little bit dirty. Nobody picks up after the dogs. The pound is nice, but filthy water
- RRoger M.Traveler
Driftwood Campground & RV Park
Nice campground.
Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, nice park across street for walking dog. Very cool old metal playground equipment.
- AArt Z.Guide
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.
Julia V.Guide
Finger Lakes State Park Campground
Had everything we needed
Basic tent site, potable water was right near our site. Bathrooms were clean. There were some families staying nearby but overall was a quiet stay.
MickandKarla W.Legend
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.Traveler
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!
- ccarla R.Guide
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.
- JJames W.Traveler
Driftwood Campground & RV Park
Nice family owned csmpground
At one time this campground was a KOA campground so if you are familiar with KOA, you know the basic layout. We stayed here in our tent and while the tent area was closed for receding new grass the owner let us stay in a grassy area under the trees near the office. It was a great stsy and the restrooms and pool were nice and clean. We enjoyed ourselves and cooled off in the hot weather.
Beyond All
Scout
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.
Trent E.Scout
Heavenly Hills Resort
Friendly and fun
The owners were amazing. They even let us join in on their son’s birthday party. Our kids enjoyed that.
Amanda B.Traveler
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!
NapunaniLegend
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
- kkaylee S.Scout
Indian Creek Campground
Great Way to spend time with family!
so family friendly, very well service, cheap, and most importantly everyone enjoyed time there
- aalexis M.Guide
Daniel Boone Conservation Area
Thumbs up
Great spot. Enjoy the sound of owls and silence. Plenty of dead/down trees for firewood. 2 bars w/Verizon.
- LLindsey P.Traveler
Siloam Springs State Park Campground
Hidden Gem of Illinois...
This site was so much better than what I was expecting! My friend, Kari, her 3 Doodles, my Beagle, and I camped out the first night in the group section, because there's hardly anyone there and we got there too late in the day to actually start hiking. In the morning, we loaded up our packs, put the little packs on the dogs (they have to carry their own food and water), and headed up the Red Oak Backpacking Trail. I don't know if we started at the beginning or not, but we parked by a little wooden bridge and the hill to start off our adventure kinda kicked my ass a little bit. After we made it up the initial incline, the landscape was beautiful and varied from flat areas to valleys and some creeks (which I was very thankful for after a few hours in 90° and 25 lbs on my back). We ended up setting up camp at a spot we thought was nice just before it got dark, because we didn't know where or how much further the primitive hike-in campsites were. The next day, we figured it out, but we wouldn't have made it there before dark. Towards the end, there were stairs built into the earth that were way too difficult to manage when your legs are jelly and your pack is heavy, so it was almost easier trying to take the side of the stairs and make your own little path, so just a heads up there. We had so much fun the whole time and I can't wait to go back for some snow camping later this year (they are open year round)!!!
- JJonny P.Traveler
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.GuideLazy Day Campground
Wonderful level sites
Great staff, wonderful level sites. Bathroom on site. Pool during season. Partially shaded. Dog walk area. Pet friendly.
Nick W.Guide
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes
Family orientated
Came when all the water activities were closed for the season. Cannot wait to come back! Facilities very clean and family oriented. Very fun for kids.
Anne W.GuideIndian 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.Guide
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.
- Dane J.Guide
Danville Conservation Area
Nice free spot
Far enough away from the highway to be silent. Toilet available. Fire pits. T-Mobile service is good.
- Jose B.Guide
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.Guide
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.Legend
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.
- JJD N.Scout
Lazy Day Campground
Nice campground
Stayed there for a week. The owners are very friendly. Very well kept campground. Enjoyed the pool.
Guide to Perry
Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Perry, Missouri, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pet owners, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.
Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities
- At Ray Behrens, campers enjoy large, well-separated sites with full hookups, perfect for accommodating pets.
- Indian Creek Campground features shaded areas and picnic tables, providing a comfortable environment for pets to relax.
- Mark Twain Cave & Campground offers spacious sites with easy access to amenities, ensuring a pleasant stay for both pets and their owners.
Pet owners like the variety of activities available
- Ray Behrens has hiking trails and lake access, allowing you to explore the outdoors with your pet by your side.
- At Puma — Mark Twain State Park, you can enjoy fishing and boating, making it a fun spot for pets who love water.
- Coyote — Mark Twain State Park is known for its scenic trails and quiet atmosphere, perfect for peaceful walks with your dog.
Pet-friendly campgrounds include great facilities
- Frank Russell features clean restrooms and well-maintained sites, ensuring a comfortable experience for pet owners.
- Hunnewell Lake Conservation Area offers free camping with picnic tables and fire pits, ideal for enjoying meals with your pet.
- Lakeview Park - Mexico provides a playground and walking trails, making it a family-friendly spot for those traveling with pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Perry, MO is Indian Creek Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 17 reviews.
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