Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cache, OK

Camp Doris at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge accommodates pets throughout its diverse camping areas. Both tent campers and RV owners can bring their canine companions to enjoy the natural surroundings, with sites that provide fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby bathroom facilities. Dogs must remain leashed at all times while on refuge property. The campground's peaceful environment allows campers to observe wild deer and turkey that frequently cross through nearby sites, though visitors need to keep pets under control during these wildlife encounters. Great Plains State Park Campground and Lake Frederick Park provide additional pet-friendly options in the Cache area, with Lake Frederick offering water access for dogs who enjoy swimming.

Hiking trails accessible directly from Doris Campground allow pet owners to explore the refuge with their dogs. Buffalo Bob's RV Park and Triple Ace Campsites provide alternative pet-friendly options closer to town amenities. The wildlife-rich environment requires extra vigilance when camping with pets, as bison, longhorn cattle, and elk roam throughout the refuge. The primitive sites at Doris are particularly popular with tent campers who bring dogs, providing scenic views with good spacing between campsites. Clean bathroom facilities throughout the campgrounds make extended stays comfortable for both human and canine visitors. Campers should bring plenty of water for pets, as the refuge occasionally has water advisories in effect.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cache, Oklahoma (37)

    1. Camp Doris

    40 Reviews
    Meers, OK
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 429-2197

    "The Wichitas are (in my humble opinion), by far the best place to be in Oklahoma. When my boyfriend took me camping there (he's an OK native), I was pressed to the glass looking at the buffalo."

    "It's only about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City and has really wonderful tourist center, trails, and campgrounds."

    2. Doris Campground

    18 Reviews
    Meers, OK
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 429-2197

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Lots of camping spots - and most were well distanced for plenty of privacy."

    "We were in site 47-B, which is an area that is near the lake and has electrical.  This particular site has the lake just a few steps from the camp.  These are electrical only sites. "

    3. Lake Lawtonka East Campground

    10 Reviews
    Medicine Park, OK
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 529-2663

    $10 - $30 / night

    "The Wichita Reserve seemed to be closed to tent campers due to Covid, so we opted for this spot in a pinch. Setup directly next to the lake and had a great view of Mt. Scott at sunset!"

    "East Side – Lake Lawtonka primitive tent camping sites are very well scattered and away from each other. They have two separate areas for primitive camping along with an RV and camper area."

    4. Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Medicine Park, OK
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 442-5854

    "Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, Fort Sill, OK Cabin 3 (both late June and mid-October)

    Lake Elmer Thomas(LETRA) is a 334 acre lake located on Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma"

    "It's in the Wichita Mountains near Mt Scott and Medicine Park. Clean lake with paddle boat and kayak rentals. Mini golf, beach and water slides. Nice museum and Indian Cemetaries on base."

    5. Triple Ace Campsites

    1 Review
    Cache, OK
    1 mile
    Website

    $28 - $35 / night

    "Easy to book, camp host messaged us when the site was ready and gave us directions on how to get hooked up The host also sent us photos and info on things to do close by. very quiet campground, kid’s"

    6. Great Plains State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Mountain Park, OK
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 569-2032

    "Lot's of hiking/biking trails. Gorgeous view of the lake! Looks like a fun place to go fishing. I was impressed with the number of ADA/handicap sites. Thank You!! You make "everyone" feel welcomed!"

    "This is a great park in far western Oklahoma! Not very much shade but Glen Creek is a diamond in the rough! Fun fun fun to paddle in the kayak!"

    7. Military Park Fort Sill Medicine Creek RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Fort Sill, OK
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 355-8270

    "If you drive to Witchita Mountain Wildlife Refuge you may see elk, bison, Longhorns and deer. The hiking trails are great and worth the visit."

    8. Military Park Fort Sill Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Fort Sill, OK
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 442-5854

    "So both Lake Elmer Thomas and Lake Lawtonka were a welcomed respite. Technically, the only swimming permitted on Lake Elmer Thomas is 11:00a-7:00p with a daily pass of $8."

    9. Buffalo Bob's RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lawton, OK
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 647-0107

    "It was perfect for being near family for the holiday.  I gave 4 stars because while clean and nice with great staff, it isn't pretty."

    10. Lake Frederick Park

    1 Review
    Indiahoma, OK
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 397-7551

    "Never busy a great place to take the dog and just go for a walk or take your ATV and just go off roading or just go for a swim. Trust me you'll enjoy it"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Cache, OK

184 Reviews of 37 Cache Campgrounds


  • Tyler
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Wichita Falls RV Park

    Convenient plus great dog park

    Dog park was best part. Affordable too. Level sites. Spacious pads. River was yuck. Pond was yuck.

  • Kelly B.
    Jun. 27, 2020

    Burkburnett-Wichita Falls KOA

    Nice stop off, near interstate

    A nice KOA right off I-44. Its far enough from the highway to not be bothered by the noise. Nice and grassy and large trees around the campground just not near the RV spots. Nice salt water pool and a little store with sundries. The cabins look very nice as well. It appears they are expanding and adding new sites and renovating as well. Playground for the kids and dog park for your pup. Expect to pay about $45 a night for an RV site. You can save 10% with your KOA membership.

  • Edward C.
    Jun. 16, 2019

    Wichita Falls RV Park

    Nice RV Park

    Quiet and peaceful RV Park. The ladies at the office were very helpful and friendly. They are pet friendly with a nice dog walk area. The restrooms are spacious, clean, and have large residential style showers. We couldn’t have asked for more for our weekend visit during my daughter’s softball tournament.

  • Jennifer O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2023

    Quartz Mountain State Park Campground

    Back in business! Great State Park!

    This park was turned back over to the state in 2020 and is exactly how I remembered it from the 80’s. Tucked down in southwest Oklahoma in the Wichita Mountains, it’s a small park but has LOTS of options. There are RV and tent Campgrounds, cabins, a very modern lodge with 96 rooms, group pavilions, and a dormitory. There’s a full restaurant, ORV trails, hiking trails, a river and a lake. Something for everyone.

    We stayed in the Mountain View campground which has concrete pads and didn’t have to level our rig at all. Electric and water and steps to the flush bathroom that has a shower in it. It backs up to the lake berm and has a view of one of the mountains. Not much cover but we didn’t need it as it was cloudy during our stay. LOTS of stickers. Beware especially if you have long haired dogs.

  • Sara R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Doris Campground

    Locals Gem of Oklahoma

    Absolutely wonderful camping and hiking!! Lots of camping spots - and most were well distanced for plenty of privacy. Due to COVID all spots require pre-registration online and only self contained vehicles are permitted (all bathrooms are closed). There is no service in the park, but about 2 bars next to the Visitor’s center (which is also closed), so be sure to reserve a spot before you get close to the park. Some sites are dry and some have electric hookups. No water available due to an ongoing E. Coli issue. The camp host was really nice and stopped by both nights we were there. There were lots of hikes and we are looking forward to coming back for an extended stay. For hiking, we loved 40 foot hole (nice waterfall) and Little Baldy for sunset. Wish we had been here a couple weeks earlier because I bet the trees would have been at peak fall foliage color. We saw long horns and bison several times, but unfortunately didn’t see any prairie dogs. We heard this park is mostly used by locals (~80 miles from Oklahoma City), and not many long distance travelers hear about it. Also heard there are great mountain biking trails.

  • Jeremy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Lake Frederick Park

    Quiet and relaxing

    I love coming here. So beautiful. Never busy a great place to take the dog and just go for a walk or take your ATV and just go off roading or just go for a swim. Trust me you'll enjoy it

  • Katie K.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Camp Doris

    If you're in OK, Don't miss this.

    The Wichitas are (in my humble opinion), by far the best place to be in Oklahoma. When my boyfriend took me camping there (he's an OK native), I was pressed to the glass looking at the buffalo. AMAZING. So much wildlife (make sure you stop to see the prairie dogs), and the mountains are amazing. There is no bad place to camp here, just make sure you go for a hike!

  • Kassi S.
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Fort Cobb State Park Campground

    Whites Catfish Cove

    We stayed in the Whites Catfish Cove campground at site #16 during Father’s Day Weekend. This site was located on both sides of the roadway and was at the end of the road. It was hard to back into given the many vehicles parked on the street. I would not recommended this site for longer rv’s or travel trailers. It had 30 amp hook up and water available. No sewer hookup, but dump site was not far off. Bath houses were close by, but could have been cleaned a little more.

    Walking distance to lake beach swim area and playground directly across from this site (great if you have kids).

    Prime spots for this campground area would be site #60, 62, 64, 66

    Pros: Close to lake Close to playground Only one camper next to you

    Cons: Small site No sewer Fire pit was overgrown with grass Right next to busy roadway

  • Dusty G.
    Jun. 21, 2016

    Camp Doris

    Home Away From Home

    The Wichita Mountains is the park we frequent the most. It's only about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City and has really wonderful tourist center, trails, and campgrounds. The scenery of The Narrows, Charon's Garden, Elk Mountain, and the Holy City are wonderful. Doris Campground will fill up quickly on weekends, so reservations are suggested. Join 'Friends of the Wichitas' for exclusive tours of the private areas of the park and access to stargazing and wildlife events. Drive up Mount Scott for beautiful views of neighboring Lake Lawtonka, and wonderful sunsets.


Guide to Cache

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge camping areas sit at an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet with granite mountains rising to 2,464 feet at Mount Scott. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F and mild winters with occasional freezing conditions. Cache area campgrounds offer varied terrain from wooded lakeshores to open prairie settings, with strong winds common throughout much of the year.

What to do

Mountain hiking access: 15-minute drive from Doris Campground to trailheads for Elk Mountain, Charon's Garden, and The Narrows. "The Wichita Mountains is the park we frequent the most. It's only about an hour and a half from Oklahoma City and has really wonderful tourist center, trails, and campgrounds. The scenery of The Narrows, Charon's Garden, Elk Mountain, and the Holy City are wonderful," notes a camper at Camp Doris.

Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk optimal for seeing free-roaming bison, longhorn cattle, and elk herds. "Coyotes dash across in early morning hours" according to a visitor at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area, which also notes "prairie dog towns" throughout the refuge.

Water recreation opportunities: Tom Steed Reservoir at Great Plains State Park Campground offers fishing, boating, and swimming. "Gar were spawning while we were there, which was entertaining. Geese abound. We saw several geese with their babies in the water and right next to our site," reports one camper.

What campers like

Level, spacious sites: Doris Campground provides well-maintained areas for both tents and RVs. "Good, large sites for tents and RVs. Doris has semi-primitive sites for tents with picnic tables and fire rings as well as electric sites with hookups. Some sites offer a view of Quanah Parker Lake," says one reviewer.

Peaceful environment: Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours and attract respectful visitors. At Lake Lawtonka East Campground, campers appreciate "Very quiet, beautiful lake view. No restrooms, but we made do."

Excellent stargazing: Minimal light pollution creates optimal night sky viewing conditions. "Staff super chill, lots of sites. Beautiful views of the lake and mountains - if you get a good spot. No reservations, first come first serve," notes a Doris Campground visitor who particularly enjoyed the nighttime atmosphere.

What you should know

Water restrictions: Potable water limitations exist at several campgrounds. "Please note that at the time of this review there is NO potable water anywhere in the WMWR. An e.coli contamination in 2017 is still not resolved and any and all water is considered unsafe, including all streams and lakes. Bring in your own water, the closest store is at least 30 mins away," warns a Doris Campground reviewer.

Military activity nearby: Artillery training creates occasional noise at certain campgrounds. "The campground is positioned along the northern side of the Artillery range. Yes, you will see and hear C-Rams lighting up the sky randomly during the day and night hours, as well as other ordinance," explains a visitor to Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area.

Weekend crowds: Reserve early for peak season visits. "Weekends at WMWR are very popular beginning early in the camping season making it difficult to find open spots by Friday evening. But that doesn't keep people from trying late into the night," notes one Doris Campground visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Easy access sites: For young children, choose locations with minimal hiking. Triple Ace Campsites offers family-friendly accommodations: "Very quiet campground, kid's play area (our boys played at it as much as they could), trees helped keep us cool outside."

Swimming options: Lake Elmer Thomas offers supervised swimming. "A nice beach and cordoned swim area, complete with restrooms and shower house (11a-7p)…lifeguards," notes a visitor who appreciated the safe environment for children.

Educational opportunities: Wildlife viewing teaches children about conservation. "DO NOT venture south off the roadway. It is a clearly marked and active artillery range," warns a parent, adding that the wildlife refuge offers "definitely spend time in the Medicine Park Wildlife Refuge Area...Check out the hundreds of free roaming LongHorns, Bison and prairie dog towns."

Tips from RVers

Power hookup considerations: Most RV sites offer 30- or 50-amp service. At Buffalo Bob's RV Park, "We came to Lawton to see family for Christmas and this place was very clean with both pull thru and back in sites. It was perfect for being near family for the holiday."

Dog friendly campgrounds near Cache: Multiple campgrounds welcome pets with proper control. "Bring plenty of water for dogs who enjoy swimming" at Lake Frederick Park, which offers "a great place to take the dog and just go for a walk or take your ATV and just go off roading."

Limited cell coverage: Prepare for connectivity gaps at wilderness sites. "No bars at Campground. 2 bars outside of visitor center," reports one camper about AT&T service at Doris Campground, while another notes there is "no service whatsoever Verizon or T-Mobile" in parts of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

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