Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Grants, NM

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Grants, NM (22)

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174 Reviews of 22 Grants Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sky City RV Casino & RV Park
    Dec. 9, 2024

    Sky City RV Casino & RV Park

    Great overnighter for a awesome price $18

    $18 rate if you mention the billboards on the highway, but $22 otherwise so it's a good deal. Park is close to the casino, pretty level sites, clean, with full hookups (including sewer), no riffraff. Call the casino hotel front desk, or stop in at the front desk to register. Only about 10% of sites occupied when I was there in December.

    Big truck stop gas station across the street if you need anything. Casino has a buffet restaurant and another bar to watch the game. Ended up staying an extra night to get prime rib on Saturday. 

    Security will drive you back and forth to the casino if you request, but it's only a 5 minute walk.

  • Jennifer P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

    Beautiful, dark sky, quiet-not big rig friendly

    The wash to get into the campground is steep on both sides. We drug a bit on the way in and a lot on the way out.we have a silverback 37bh that specs say is 39'11". Would not try it again. The campground is awesome though. Quiet with trash receptacles and vault toilets. Amazing dark sky view of the stars. Mostly empty.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

    Great Views of New Mexico

    Great Dispersed Camp Ground less than 20 minutes off of  I-40 that will accommodate all types of camping from tents to large trailers. (There is a dip in the gravel road leading up to the camp ground that did scrape my jack but I think if you hit it at an angle it might be OK.)

    Within 20 feet of my campsite site I could see for miles of the gorgeous  valley.

    Each camp site has a fire pit, grill, and picnic tables covered with a roof and has a nice pit toilet and trash within a very short walking distance.

    I am here in the beginning of November and it is chilly and about to get downright cold with expected snow tomorrow, down to 16 degrees the next night, even though it looks more like the desert.

    I have a very good signal with Verizon, TMobile is low.

    Water is available at the Ranger Station up the road, and Walmart Super Center and other stores within 20-30 minutes.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
    Oct. 30, 2024

    Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

    Amazing free campground!

    This is an amazing little free first come first serve campground. Well maintained gravel roads. Each site has a nice covered picnic table with pedestal grill and fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent/car camping up to larger travel trailers/rv’s, we camped in a 30ft class c and there was a 35-40 ft bus in one site. Beware there is a large dip in the road as you enter the campground we drove through at an angle but still drug the rear bumper skids. There are pit toilets and garbage boxes but no water available.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dancing Eagle RV Park
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Dancing Eagle RV Park

    Great place to stop over!!

    This place is a little advertised spot. It certainly came at a great time for us. Traveling from Kentucky to Arizona is a long haul, but what more could you ask for than a nice place to stop over for a night. There’s a casino nearby if that’s your flavor. There’s also a gas station, grocery store, DQ, and all kinds of things as close as across the street!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Nice location

    We spent a few nights here. It’s not a big campground and we came in without a reservation. I don’t think reservations are possible? The sites are pretty spaced out and shaded. I think there were about 16 sites total though there might be more. There are clean pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Really nice hiking / mountain bike trails. The aspens are in the trails not the campground

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Nice stay for two days

    We picked this free area for convenience (easy to get to from I40) and how it looked in photos.
    What other reviews say about the start of the road being rough is correct. The wash areas are really poorly maintained. Once you get past this the road is pretty good.
    We found a nice campsite and were able to get level in the pickup camper. Stayed two night and enjoyed the beauty.
    Some complain about noise form I40, but if you come back into the area you can’t hear it.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Nice campground

    Nice campground, camp sites are nicely spaced, plenty of shade under the pines, sites have picnic tables and fire pits, clean vault toilets, well maintained campground

  • Dell P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    WINDY

    Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Watch out for rain

    I’m actually stuck here as I’m writing this because the rain washed out the road, and everything is so muddy. I was tired and the weather app said only a 50% chance of rain for an hour, but boy was that wrong. A nice spot besides that, close to the highway but far enough away to not have much noise. I would avoid it in the future without something 4x4 though.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Great sites no direct hiking

    Claen vault toilets, well spaced and quiet sites. We'll maintained. No water. No hiking from campground. Some trails and dispersed camping 1/2 mi down road south.

  • James G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    May. 20, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful spot!

    This was a great find along the 40. The road is a bit long but it follows the 40 most of the way and is accessible for most cars. Though lower clearance may need to be careful at certain points. We found that the spots were far apart so we didn't have anyone near us.

    I would definitely stay here again.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
    May. 17, 2024

    Joe Skeen Campground

    Surprised!

    Was pleasantly surprised by how nice this free campground was. Each site has a covered picnic table, grill, fire pit & garbage bin. They are spaced out nicely. There are pit toilets, but no water or dump facilities. These fill up fast, so come early. Most people leave early in the morning, so if you can get here before noon, you may get lucky. We arrived around 11 am & there were only 2 sites open. The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip in the road. We were here in April and it stayed full.

  • Terry O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site
    May. 7, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site

    Beautiful views in the canyon

    Went about 2 miles up the road to find the last good spot. Found a few sites off of the road before this but all occupied. We got a site for 2 RVs that protected us from an impending windstorm. Sites not very level but managed to get the RVs level enough. Thoroughly enjoyed the area. Biked 6 miles up the road. Had cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).

  • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
    Apr. 22, 2024

    Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground

    Beautiful dispersed

    Great quiet dispersed camp ground. There were plenty of spots to choose from. The surrounding area is gorgeous! The camp spot is nestled in the trees and has plenty of shade for the summer months. Currently in April the picnic area was closed.

  • Rainer R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Great spot

    Great Spot! Clean and easy to find. A bit bumpy to access. 2WD will only bring you to the first two sites. We were told from another camper that for all others you will need 4WD . Also it seems the access can become muddy after rain. You will probably need 4WD in that case too.

  • Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

    Best dispersed camping you'll find! Some cell service, read review

    I enjoyed my week at Joe Skeen in April 2024. If you camp near the top of the loop, overlooking the road below you'll get some cell service. I was in camp site 8 and have Tmobile I had 5G 2 bars, but it came in and out. I was still able to stream and use my phone hot spot. Nice cement pads with picnic tables, pavillion, fire pit and BBQ stands. Vault toilets with trash bins, but NO WATER! Be careful if you're towing anything, as my trailer bottomed out and bent the jack stand on my brand new car hauler trailer at the gulley in the road on the way into the campground. They should fill that in!! Check out my Utube journey's at: Candy's Catmobile RV Life on Utube. (:

  • Lea B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 17, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Quiet location with great cell coverage

    The area is beautiful with a winding road that takes you farther if you want to go. I drove in about .25 mile and found a nice spot that others had used as a camp site.

    The road getting to Six Mile Canyon is a little rough due to ruts, but we did fine in a Class C. Just went really slowly.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Nice find

    Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

  • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

    Hidden Gem

    Just off & along the interstate, you’d never know. The valley road cuts through green canyon bluffs and rolling hills with good tree coverage. Lots of fun and scenic driving. Spur trails are good 4x4 drives. The main road is 2wd friendly for a long way, with probably 10-15 camping sites/options along the way. Very beautiful and peaceful.

  • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Grants KOA Journey

    Best stay! Amazing and clean free showers!

    Not sure if my last one saved, this campground was awesome!! Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!



Guide to Grants

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Grants, New Mexico, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like the amenities offered at these campgrounds

  • At Bluewater Lake State Park Campground, you can find electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for pet owners who want to ensure their pets are comfortable.
  • Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA features covered picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your pet by your side.
  • Grants KOA Journey offers a friendly atmosphere with clean facilities, including private bathrooms and laundry services, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your pet.

Tips for camping with dogs near Grants

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while at Lavaland RV Park to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground, where amenities are limited.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet to maintain the natural beauty of places like Dancing Eagle RV Park, which is known for its well-kept grounds.

Dog owners appreciate the activities available

  • At Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano, you can explore scenic trails that are perfect for hiking with your dog.
  • Sky City RV Casino & RV Park is conveniently located near a casino and other amenities, making it easy to enjoy a variety of activities while your pet relaxes.
  • The trails around Joe Skeen Campground offer beautiful views and a chance for your dog to enjoy the great outdoors alongside you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Grants, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Grants, NM is Bluewater Lake State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Grants, NM?

    TheDyrt.com has all 22 dog-friendly camping locations near Grants, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.