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Dog-Friendly Camping near Afton, OK
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Several pet-friendly campgrounds dot the landscape around Afton, Oklahoma, giving visitors multiple options when camping with dogs. Grand Country Lakeside RV Park permits pets and provides both tent and RV sites with electrical hookups, water connections, and sewer facilities. Monkey Island RV Resort also welcomes pets and offers additional cabin accommodations for those wanting more creature comforts. Both maintain picnic tables at each site and allow fires in designated areas. Pine Island RV Resort features full hookup sites and cabins where pets are welcome, with clean bathroom and shower facilities. Visitors consistently note the good size sites and report the park is reliable for summer after summer camping with pets.
Dog owners find ample outdoor recreation opportunities with their pets at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, where most campgrounds provide lake access. Grand Lake State Park's Honey Creek Area permits pets and maintains sites with electrical hookups and water connections, though raccoons can be problematic if food is left unsecured. Eagle Bluff campground in Twin Bridges area offers tent camping with covered picnic tables and a new playground near the camping area. Twin Bridges area campgrounds provide various pet-friendly options with large sites and river views. Trash service, water facilities, and flush toilets remain available throughout most campgrounds, ensuring convenient amenities when camping with dogs. Waters Edge RV & Cabin Resort allows both tent and RV camping with pets, with boat access available for water-loving dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Afton (122)
1. Echo Hollow - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park
"Didn't check out the boat launch area which was across the highway from the main park and office."
"Twin Bridges is actually located in North East Oklahoma, not in Kansas. Quite near both Kansas and Missouri. Beautiful sites, busy campground. Great facilities including showers and a playground."
Check Availabilityfrom $14 - $27 / night
2. Regatta On Grand
"Enclosed dog park and nice"
"The entrance to the resort is directly off the main road and is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. "
3. Grand Lake O' the Cherokees RV Resort by Rjourney
"Decent sized campground, full hookups, WiFi is a little spotty, nice view of the lake, plenty of green space for kids or dogs to play, 2 easy trails to walk."
"Stayed here for about 9 days and really liked its location to the water. Nice large area to walk around with the dogs which was a treat. Great SUP’ing :-)"
4. Honey Creek Area — Grand Lake State Park
"Although we were surrounded by RVers, our site backed up to a line of trees and we could even see the lake from our site, albeit through the trees."
"Town is about 6 minutes away and campground is next to the lake"
5. Pine Island RV Resort
"Worth the twenty minute drive from Grove. The remote location is great when you want to get away and feel like you are actually camping."
"There’s nothing better than sitting out on the deck watching the sun set after a long day on the lake."
6. Grand Country Lakeside RV Park
"They all ride golf carts around to visit and are a tight little community! You can go boating, fishing, hiking. There’s so much to do at Grand Lake!"
7. Eagles Landing Resort & Recreation
"Very nice overall, very easy access to Grand Lake and Cherokee Casino. Sites are good size and have full hookups. Good overflow parking for trailers."
"If the weather was cooler or we had a shaded spot, then I would have gone 4 right away, so giving it a generous 4 for people wanting a family spot on the lake."
8. Waters Edge RV & Cabin Resort
"Beautiful lake font spots, pet friendly and full rig friendly"
"It looks like many of the people here have year-around rentals so I would imagine if you are booking throughout the summer, you'll want to get your reservation in as early as possible."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $46 / night
9. Eagle Bluff - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park
"Drive in sites have electrical, picnic tables, metal fire rings, BBQ grills and paved parking pads. "
Check Availabilityfrom $16 - $27 / night
10. Monkey Island RV Resort
"This is a great RV resort close to the water but with very little shade. It is right across the street from Tera Miranda that has a cool restaurant on the water though."
Drive Time
- 35 min from Joplin, MO
- 53 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 29 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 32 min from Fayetteville, AR
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Afton, OK
409 Reviews of 122 Afton Campgrounds
- jjared H.
ScoutNatural Falls State Park Campground
Pretty cool little place
Really neat place it is the biggest waterfall in Oklahoma and really cool disc golf course neat hiking trails
- DDominic B.Traveler
Lookout Tower Road
Great nook
Great road and nice secluded place. Not very level and acorns attacked us because of a storm but…
Starlink precluded by trees.
Nice place though for our journey!
- PPam T.Scout
Cabin Diesel Service & RV Park
Wide open
It is in a big open area behind repair business. You can see highway traffic but it’s not loud. Enjoyed sitting outside after a long day of traveling and enjoying the grass fields around us. Full hookups - no bathhouse and inexpensive. There’s also a train that’s interment but didn’t bother me. Would come back again if passing thru the area
Erin L.
GuideChrist Outpost RV Park
Old campground being renovated by new owners
Hubby had some work to do in Talala, so we stayed here to split the difference between job site and parts stores(O'Reillys, ACE, Tractor Supply, etc.) plus there was 50 amp& full hook ups vs. The local campgrounds that had only 30 amp with water. Cash or Check only! I paid$200 5 days/ Monday-Friday($40/night FHU) Under new management(Todd& Sam) and construction around park, main office/store/laundry and start of concrete pads on some of the sites and water line construction. Campground was Christ's Outpost, which some of the old signage is still up, but is now just The Outpost RV Park. Old office had been torn down and a new building that will house the amenities had just been constructed when we stayed here(Sam was working on her laptop on a folding chair& table). Still a work in progress with plumbing, ac units, washers& dryers being delivered/installed. Did not get any pictures of site or park. Sam was very nice and she was easy to work with, but she is busy! Mixture of long term, residential, work camp, and travelers. Everyone I encountered was very friendly and neighborly!#40 Pull through. South side of park, just beside the new office building. Level packed gravel site, no blocks needed. Full hook-ups with no issues. Some sites had utility peds at the very back of the site, some had traditional utility peds at the middle of the site. 2 dumpsters located on the north side of the park. Very quiet during the day and at night. We had no issues with noise or lights/flood lights. We would stay here again. We camped at The Outpost RV Park in a Travel Trailer.
john S.ScoutCamp Mi Casa on the Route RV Park
Bait & Switch
I would not recommend Camp Mi Casa based on my experience. When I originally chose this park, the website clearly advertised the monthly rate as $500 plus electric. After I arrived, however, I was told the price was $700 per month. There was no written lease or rental agreement explaining the difference. I paid the $700 for the first month. The following month I was charged another $700. Then I received a bill for $738 with no itemization explaining the additional $38. When I questioned the difference between the advertised $500 rate and the $700 I was being charged, management refused to correct the website price. I was also told that what I was paying was a “subscription” rather than rent, which I found very strange. For comparison, I eventually moved to another RV park. They charge $450 per month plus electric, exactly as advertised, and I received a clear receipt showing what I paid and what the deposit was for. My issue isn't simply that Camp Mi Casa charges $700. A business can charge whatever it wants. My problem is advertising one price and then charging a different price after the customer arrives, without a written agreement or clear itemized billing. I would strongly recommend getting the exact monthly price, all fees, and the terms in writing before committing to a stay at Camp Mi Casa. My experience was enough that I chose to take my business elsewhere.
Andy M.
LegendEagle Bluff - Twin Bridges — Grand Lake State Park
It's a good spot for the night.
Got a great spot.
- JJon L.Guide
Regatta On Grand
First Class Resort
Registration is totally online- you register, pay, and check in online. You will receive a text message the morning of your arrival day asking you to provide an ETA. You will be assigned a concierge who will meet you when you arrive and escort you to your site.
All the park and on-site restaurant staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The entrance to the resort is directly off the main road and is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number S-6. All sites had concrete pads, and they all appear to be fairly level. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was very good, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. Bathrooms, showers, and a laundry area aren't available, although both restaurants on the property do have bathrooms for their customers.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: there is no Wi-Fi in the park. We were able to get AT&T 5G with 4 bars. AT&T achieved 399 Mbps down and 10.6 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, as you can move your dish around to an open area on your site. There are plenty of OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable was not available.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition. The park has a covered bench, and they also provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website, and you are only a few miles from area stores and restaurants. Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay, even if they don't have the normal RV park amenities like showers, bathrooms, or a laundry area
Damien E.TravelerWhispering Woods RV Park
RV Park for Indigo Sky Casino
Sites have water and electric, and a dumping station. Really nice showers and bathrooms. Don't have to gamble, and fairly cheap to stay with access to the hotel pool.
Guide to Afton
Camping near Afton, Oklahoma centers around Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, with its 46,500 surface acres of water and 1,300 miles of shoreline. The area experiences hot summers with average July temperatures reaching 93°F, while spring and fall offer milder conditions ideal for outdoor activities. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 740-780 feet above sea level, creating relatively flat camping terrain with easy lake access.
What to do
Boating and water sports: Multiple boat ramps provide direct lake access at Eagles Landing Resort & Recreation, where "very easy access to Grand Lake" makes it convenient to spend days on the water. Good overflow parking accommodates boat trailers.
Fishing opportunities: The area where Spring River and Neosho River join creates prime fishing conditions near Twin Bridges State Rec Area. "This is a lovely campground that sits between two rivers. There's two boat ramps that give quick access to Grand Lake, Spring River, or The Neosho River," reports one camper.
Recreational amenities: Many campgrounds offer on-site activities beyond water recreation. "There is horseshoes, volleyball, and a nice playground for entertainment. There is a fish cleaning station," notes a reviewer about Twin Bridges State Rec Area.
What campers like
Waterfront camping: Waters Edge RV & Cabin Resort offers sites with unique water access. "Having a picnic and campfire area right next to the water was a unique experience for a campground," one camper notes. Another mentions, "Most, if not all, spots have decks overlooking the water."
Clean facilities: Pine Island RV Resort maintains well-kept shower and bathroom facilities. A regular visitor mentions, "The bathroom & shower facilities are always clean, with excellent water pressure, and hot water."
Quiet setting: Despite being near attractions, many campgrounds maintain a peaceful atmosphere. At Gopher Valley Campground, campers appreciate the tranquility: "It's the middle of week and it's very quiet here at GV10. The site backs up to the woods."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds have unclear reservation systems. At Twin Bridges State Rec Area, one camper cautions: "Be careful does not say anywhere about reservations. We had been set up and kicking back for over 3 hours before the RUDEST ranger came and told us our site was reserved she just hadnt put up sign yet."
Wildlife encounters: Wildlife can be an issue at certain campgrounds. At Honey Creek Area of Grand Lake State Park, campers should secure food properly: "Im here annually and love it but let me warn you of the raccons... I left my van a few hours at night and they got in and tore the place up!"
Site differences: Campground layouts vary significantly in terms of privacy and amenities. At Pine Island RV Resort, "The park is in the woods so almost all the spaces are shaded by beautiful old growth trees. We prefer this to the glorified parking lots that so many newer rv parks have become."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Honey Creek Area - Grand Lake State Park offers multiple water recreation possibilities. One visitor notes it's "a great park with a pool and lake swimming access," providing options for children of different swimming abilities.
Entertainment amenities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated family recreation options. At Eagles Landing Resort, a camper reports: "This campground felt a bit like a summer camp. There is a good sized pool, a pond with a couple of kayaks and pedal boats, and an (aging) mini golf course."
Playground access: For families with young children, select campgrounds with dedicated play areas. Gopher Valley Campground includes "a small playground for the kids" among its amenities, making it easier to entertain children during downtime at camp.
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement: At Waters Edge RV & Cabin Resort, RVers should note: "One thing you will want to note is that you may need an electrical extension if you're bringing a towable as the electric is on the opposite side from the sewer and water."
Level sites: Most campgrounds around Afton feature relatively level sites. At Regatta On Grand, RVers appreciate the "Beautiful point on Grand Lake to park with pads," though some note that "it's right off the highway so there is some road noise."
Site size considerations: Grand Lake O' the Cherokees RV Resort accommodates larger rigs well. A reviewer notes, "Sites are good size and can accommodate large rigs. Full hookups, nice common area.. easy access to launch ramps."
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