Ruins Road RV Park's spacious sites welcome pets with no breed restrictions, offering full hookups and proximity to the Animas River for dogs who enjoy water activities. Tent sites, RV spots, and campsites near the riverbank provide multiple accommodation options for pet owners throughout the area. Moore's RV Park & Campground features a dedicated dog park divided into two areas so dogs don't have to co-mingle while camping, with both tent sites and RV spaces available. The bathrooms remain clean and well-maintained at most locations, though maintenance quality varies seasonally. Alien Run Trailhead Basecamp provides a free dispersed camping option for pets and their owners, with a clean pit toilet and covered picnic table in a parking lot setting.
Mountain biking trails surrounding Alien Run Basecamp create excellent opportunities for active dogs and their owners to explore together, with several pet owners noting the flat terrain makes for comfortable overnight stays. Lake Farmington allows pets at its 21 campsites overlooking the reservoir, though sites offer minimal shade and require a $5 fee plus $1 per person usage fee. The gates lock automatically at 10pm and reopen at 6am, restricting nighttime movement for pet owners. Angel Peak NM Badlands dispersed camping areas permit pets with no fees, providing free camping options in a scenic badlands setting. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles, and visitors should bring sufficient water for pets as drinking water availability varies between locations.
$45 / night
"Showers, laundry, dog park"
"Nice dog park divided into two areas so your dogs don’t have to co-mingle. There is a clean, reasonably priced laundry room and a swimming pool."
"We got our permit at the nearby BLM office. The sand/gravel road to the Campground is decent, but almost got stuck in soft spots in our 21' motor home."
"Surrounded by trails and unique terrain."
"The road in was quite rough and washboarded, so I had to drive slowly at about 10 mph for a while. However, I took a different route on the way out, heading north, and found it much smoother."
"Road was rutty but our 2wd van was fine, just drive slow."
"About New Mexico sunrises and sunsets, there are two shows daily, no reservations required!"
"We have been running the AC most afternoons till around 6-7pm. The evenings cool enough to just open all the trailers window and enjoy the evening."
$30 - $40 / night
"Well maintained, relatively quiet location off from main roads. Sites are a little close but are gravel and pretty level."
"We are traveling with a young, very timid dog so asked for a large space."
$10 / night
"The surrounding area was fairly clean. There is a picnic table available at every site with shade."
"Great staff, great hilltop location, 25 spots only a few for large Rv's so make a reservation 505 258-7146."
$10 - $30 / night
"Great place to camp Paved back in spots noting fact just a large parking lot Water and electric Showers and toilet away from camp sites but available"
"Checking in was super simple and the location is clean and well laid out. They also provide showers and toilet facilities a short walk away. There isn’t much shade available."
$39 - $94 / night
"Had 2 large dog-park areas for dogs to run. Unfortunately one had some sewage coming up in it. I'm sure they've gotten that taken care of. Site was level so we didn't have to un-hook. "
"60' rock wall, 60' free fall, zipline over the river, 18 hole disc golf, 2 huge fenced-in off leach dog parks, 1/2 mile of riverfront property on both sides, 2 sand bottom ponds with free stand up paddle"
"It is worth the 6 mile drive in. Look for the sign Angel peak scenic area. It is a gravel road."
"There’s a handful of picnic tables but only one you can park right next to. They have shelters over each table if you’re a hammocker but given that it’s on the edge of a canyon it’s very windy."
GuideWell maintained, relatively quiet location off from main roads. Sites are a little close but are gravel and pretty level. If you don't need hookups, there are some beautiful sites down by the river with a lot of shade. There is some shade in the main area. Just down the street from Aztec Ruins, which I highly recommend. Nothing fancy, but owner is very nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
GuideOur family vacation destination- would provide 6 stars if a could. Main features- pool, great family play areas, huge lots and shaded lots- not really a bad spot. Pond, 2 Acre dog park- beautiful sites and quick drive to town or off-road. We stayed here twice because a bad experience in Silverton
GuideLoved loved loved our stay here! Tucked away from the highway and far enough from any big city, you want nature and stars at night? This is the place! We backed up to a huge green field. The gentleman that helped us back our 42 foot rig into our site gave PERFECT directions, telling my husband which was to turn our wheel which make this a first try back in. The owner was the kindest man we enjoyed getting to know. No dog park, but a large open field we're allowed to utilize, letting the pups off leash. They LOVED it! Mesa Verde NP with the cliff dwellings are a short drive away, perfect day trip. We should have stayed here a whole week!
ScoutIncredibly friendly staff, great store with camping necessities and fun swag. Dog park was large enough with a shaded tree and benches. Pickle ball, movie night, pool, playground ect included. Almost every space was filled but it was quiet because the activities are spread nicely away from where we were. Pull through sites with enough room. Good price for the location.
GuideI just parked in the car park for the night and I would stay the price is a bit much for just a parking spot with no amenities but the staff was amazing and the bathrooms were extremely clean and nice!! Also a very nice dog park!! The spot I was in was next to the entrance and had some road noise as well as bright light from the Park sign.
GuideFriendly staff, enjoyable stay. Wide spaces with picnic tables and grills. Showers, laundry, dog park
GuideAbout 5 miles drive to town which is fine for us. We stayed in a shady spot near the back. Bathrooms are clean and decorated with a country/western vibe, and a 2 acre dog park !
LegendMy family and I stayed here for 3 nights in late July in a 34-foot travel trailer. We made reservations over the phone and found the customer service to be exemplary (I called at the last minute to both cancel and then later to re-instate my reservation when we had car trouble on the way). When we arrived the check-in process was straight forward and easy. The roads are gravel but well-graded and the majority of the sites are pull-thru. We had no trouble getting into ours, however, we found rather quickly that sites are extremely close together. Our back-side neighbors had to move their picnic table back in order to accommodate our driver-side slide (the distance between our extended slide and their trailer is about 8 feet. But... we all made it work. There is a 10 pm lights-out policy to cut down on light pollution and see the stars. And the people who camped next to us were considerate.
The campground has lots of amenities. A log cabin (rec center) with pool, video games, TV with DVD library, books, and board games. Laundry with decent pricing. Mini-golf ($3 per person). A nice pool and hot tub. A dog park with agility obstacles. Nice playground. Wifi signal is strong with decent bandwidth (they discourage streaming). Next door is a horseriding stables ($40 an hour, $25 for a half hour); the horses come up to the fence and love to be petted. The store in the office is small but has the basic amenities. Groceries can be purchased in Cortez, a 15-minute drive away. And, of course, Mesa Verde National Park is right across the road, less than 5 minutes to the visitor center. The only downside (besides the tightness of the spaces) is that dumpster was very full and near to overflowing.
Overall we enjoyed our stay here, and thought the location to the park and local area was perfect. Would recommend and definitely stay here again.
TravelerThe campground is set just a couple miles before Durango. They have a swimming pool, laundry facilities, a small dog park, and a very basic playground. They also have a little Caboose from which they serve simple breakfast items, and a little store with a couple of Essentials. Overall the staff was friendly and helpful and our experience was very positive. It was 55 bucks for a pull through site with hookups. We were not allowed to pitch a tent in the camper campsite.
Pet friendly camping near Aztec, New Mexico includes diverse desert and riverfront options across San Juan County. Most campgrounds sit between 5,500-6,000 feet elevation, creating mild summer evenings despite hot days. Winter camping requires preparation for overnight temperatures that regularly drop below freezing from November through March.
Mountain biking trails: Brown Springs Campground provides direct access to popular OHV and mountain biking trails. "There is a trail right out of the campground. Best of all - absolutely FREE," notes Marine J., who stayed in a 39-foot toy hauler with no issues.
River activities: Tico Time River Resort offers unique water recreation with dog-friendly river access. "There are two ponds stocked with paddle boards and surf boards and sand! A huge water slide with inflated tubes with an abundance of flowing water," writes Heather D. The resort features "1/2 mile of riverfront property on both sides" according to another reviewer.
Badlands exploration: Angel Peak NM Badlands Dispersed Camping provides striking geological formations to explore with your pet. "This is one of the most stunning views we have experienced! It is worth the 6 mile drive in... The view of the New Mexico Badlands is just majestic beauty. The campsites are set along the canyon," reports Lisa M.
Free camping options: Brown Springs Campground offers well-maintained free sites with amenities. "The spots are spacious and clean with a fire pit and a table on a concrete slab. You are not right on your neighbor. The bathrooms are clean and accessible," writes Marine J. Another camper noted, "Each campsite has a shade structure, fire pit, picnic table, and a grill."
Reservation-free camping: Angel Peak provides first-come, first-served camping opportunities. "We got there at 10:30 pm on a Thursday and we were lucky enough to grab the last spot," mentions Matt F., who used the location as a base camp for exploring regional attractions.
Cell coverage: Most dispersed camping areas maintain usable cellular service. At Angel Peak, one camper reported "Strong 5G TMobile cell signal," while Roger W. noted "4 bars" of AT&T service at Brown Springs, making these locations suitable for remote workers traveling with pets.
Road conditions: Many dispersed camping areas require driving on dirt roads. At Alien Run Trailhead Basecamp, "The road in was quite rough and washboarded, so I had to drive slowly at about 10 mph for a while. However, I took a different route on the way out, heading north, and found it much smoother," explains Ray M.
Weather preparedness: Sudden weather changes can impact camping. At Angel Peak, one camper warned, "Some wild weather came through and when I got back my tent had nearly gone over the canyon rim despite being staked down and weighted with my sleeping bag and pad. I'd strongly recommend tying at least one tent line to the shade structure."
Facility maintenance varies: Bathroom cleanliness fluctuates between locations and seasons. At Bluffview RV Park, a reviewer noted, "Same filthy floors, toilet paper out in all but one of the stalls, paper towels out, and an out of service stall."
Swimming options: Lake Farmington provides water recreation for children and dogs. "There is a beach like area west of the camping area that allows people to rent any water gear (paddle board, kayak, lake floats). You can fish with a permit," explains Nicole J., who found the facilities clean and well-maintained.
Gate schedule awareness: Plan evening activities around facility hours. "At night the gates do lock by themselves so you are unable to leave or enter the Lake after 10pm, gates unlock at 6am," warns Nicole about Lake Farmington.
Budget-friendly options: Several locations offer affordable camping for families with pets. "The camping price is not senior attractive. But if you need a place to wish you could camp by a lake," notes one Lake Farmington reviewer, highlighting the site's reasonable but not discounted rates.
Level sites: San Juan McGee Park RV Camping offers practical amenities for RVers with pets. "Paved back in spots nothing fancy just a large parking lot. Water and electric. Showers and toilet away from camp sites but available," notes Dallas W.
Hookup options: For RVers needing full amenities after boondocking, Bluffview RV Park (formerly Mom and Pop RV Park) provides basic services. "We generally stay off-grid but this no-frills offering is perfect for resupply. Full hookups for $40 night after senior discount," reports Linda C.
Big rig accessibility: Brown Springs accommodates larger RVs despite being a free campground. "We arrived late at night with a 39 foot toy hauler. No problem backing up in spot #1," states a reviewer who found the remote location accessible for larger rigs with pets.
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