Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Las Vegas, NM
Storrie Lake State Park campgrounds permit pets throughout three main camping areas—North Area, South Area, and Gallinas River campgrounds. Each location features picnic tables and fire rings with pet access allowed at all sites. The North Area Campground provides both primitive camping ($8/night) and electric sites ($14-16/night) where pets must remain leashed. South Area Campground offers more developed options with drinking water available and trash collection services that accommodate pet waste disposal. Vault toilets are accessible at all campgrounds, while showers are available seasonally. The gates close at 5pm during off-season months with no after-hours vehicle entry code, requiring campers with pets to return before closure.
Dogs enjoy lake access at Storrie Lake with multiple shoreline areas suitable for pet swimming. Primitive camping areas provide more space between sites for exercising pets, though all dogs must remain under control. Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey provides cabin accommodations that allow pets with a designated pet area on property. The camping areas surrounding Storrie Lake experience significant wind and blowing dust during certain seasons which affects outdoor pet activities. Pendaries RV Resort (30 minutes from Las Vegas) offers pet-friendly cabins with more wooded surroundings. Villanueva State Park Campground, located 40 minutes southwest, provides additional pet-friendly camping in a quieter setting. Visitors mention the campgrounds remain relatively quiet with minimal issues from barking dogs.
