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With so many trails that you can access just by walking out of the camp site. This is my favorite spot to camp in Oklahoma
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Applegate Cove Campground allows pets throughout its 27 electric and water sites along the Arkansas River near Keota. Most Corps of Engineers campgrounds in the area maintain pet-friendly policies, including COE Robert S. Kerr Short Mountain Cove and Cowlington Point. Restrooms and shower facilities remain accessible to campers with pets, though site quality varies with some featuring more level terrain than others. The campgrounds offer spacious sites with concrete picnic tables, fire pits, and some water-view locations perfect for camping with dogs. KOA Sallisaw-Fort Smith West provides additional pet accommodation options with dedicated pet areas, gravel pads, and even tiny house rentals that accept pets. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean with granite counters and tile, making longer stays comfortable for those traveling with animals.
The Robert S. Kerr Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for pets to enjoy water activities, though owners should be aware of barge traffic on the Arkansas River when bringing dogs near the shoreline. Trails near Short Mountain Hiking area allow dogs on leash while providing bird watching opportunities. Campers report the area's park hosts are friendly and helpful regarding pet policies. While summer temperatures can be high, mature trees throughout the campgrounds offer shaded relief for pets. The walking loop at Applegate Cove offers pet exercise opportunities with gorgeous sunset views over the water. Most campsites require pets to remain on leash at all times, and quiet hours from 10PM to 6AM apply to pet noise as well. Sallisaw, approximately 10 miles north, offers veterinary services and pet supplies when needed.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Keota (122)
1. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA
"There is a small Kamp K9 (dog park). When we were there everything was wet, and the smell of wet creosote from the log yard next door was terrible."
"Areas for the dogs some pads and a common area for dogs. Friendly staff. Highly recommend"
2. Applegate Cove Campground
"The ground was a bit hard to drive tent stakes into, but I'm attributing that to the weather and season until I visit again and disprove that."
"Right off the lake with awesome scenery. Couple who manages the place is really nice and helpful. Would stop here again."
3. Robbers Cave State Park — Robbers Cave State Resort Park
"Our first Oklahoma camping trip lead us to Robbers Cave State Park in the southeastern portion of Oklahoma. It is located on more than 8,000 acres in the San Bois Mountains. "
"Stayed in the Equestrian campground with access to miles and miles of trails. It was wonderful and some of the best hiking I have done in quite a while. The hikes along the lake edges were great."
from $32 / night
Check Availability4. Cowlington Point
"Campground located on the Kerr Navigation Channel. Very clean and quiet campground!"
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. COE Robert S Kerr Applegate Cove
"Dump station is quarter of mile outside of campground. Main bathhouse is vented and clean. Lots of mature trees made for a great stay. Kerr lake was amazingly beautiful."
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. Short Mountain Cove
from $14 - $24 / night
Check Availability7. Lakeside RV Park
8. Greenleaf State Park Campground
"Turtles, deer that like to be petted, frogs croaking at night, owls talking, beavers splashing in the lake and turkeys eating snakes!"
"Greenleaf State Park is a gem in eastern Oklahoma. This state park offers fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and a splash pad to cool off at!"
9. COE Robert S Kerr Short Mountain Cove
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability10. Webbers Falls City Park
"* Quiet time 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
- No firearms Tobacco free Pets on leash
- Fees and info call 918-464-2920 grills picnic tables Trash Picnic shelter Camphost Dump station New comfort station Electric"
"This small city park in a small Oklahoma town was a pleasant surprise. Had water and electric if desired or dry camping. Near the Arkansas river. Locals that drive thru the park were very friendly."
Drive Time
- 35 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 22 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 34 min from Tulsa, OK
- 2 hrs 50 min from Hot Springs, AR
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Keota, OK
595 Reviews of 122 Keota Campgrounds
Kelly Z.
RangerCedar Lake Equestrian Campground
Great campground
This was mine and my mom's favorite place to camp in Oklahoma. The campground is heavily forested with pine trees and there are some sites right off the lake. It has a very nice bathroom facility with showers. Normally when we would go (in the fall and spring) it was not very crowded. Lots of great hiking trails nearby and the scenic Talimena scenic drive is beautiful, especially in the fall.
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Jon L.
GuideRiverfront RV Resort
A Hidden Gem
We needed an overnight spot on our way from Oklahoma to NW Arkansas, and I'm glad that we picked this park. It's located right next to the Arkansas River with a nice concrete walking trail along the river. Parking for registration is located right next to the office. All the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful.
The road from the highway to the park is fairly easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all- very peaceful. However, you will hear occasional train horns from the crossing a few miles away. You'll only hear them when outside your RV, never inside.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 44. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and 5 inches from front to rear. There are no shade trees for the majority of the park sites. 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. There is also a picnic table located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, and the pool are all located near the registration office building and are in great shape. There are no trash cans by the sites- just a dumpster area near the dog park and playground. However, they do come by your site each morning to pick up any trash that you've set out.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is decent Wi-Fi in the park with repeater towers spaced approximately every four sites, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 9.52 Mbps down and 2.02 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 4 bars and achieved 512 Mbps down and 32 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up plenty of OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is in great condition and is well lit at night. They provide doggie bags and a trash can, both in the dog park and along the walking paths.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. The park is only a couple of years old and is very well maintained. Only about 15-20 percent of the spaces were occupied. Note that sites 100- 115 are along the river. There is a concrete public walking path along the river, but those sites are elevated above the path, with a grass and tree buffer zone between them. There are a couple of covered pavilions in the park with built-in gas grills and comfortable seating areas. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it - enjoy your stay!
- JJon L.Guide
Little Turtle RV & Storage
Nice, quiet, and with easy access to highway!
During the past five years, we've stayed at this park at least six times. It's a good overnight stopping point as we head back to Texas, with easy access from the highway and a nice dog park. If you travel with pets, then you know why that's important.
All the park staff we have ever dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's close to the highway, you really won't hear much traffic noise, especially if you're at the rear of the park away from the roadway.
We were assigned to pull-through site number E1 with a concrete pad that is level from side to side. 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.
NOTE: We always request space E1 because it is level, has a nice-sized shade tree that blocks the afternoon sun, and is close to the bathrooms, showers, pool, and laundry room. I've included several aerial photos of the park, and you will see that it is pretty full. Probably 90% of those staying here are full-time or seasonal. Row E is usually left open for travelers, so you might want to request a site on that row, as they are pretty much level. Even though the park has mostly full-time residents, it is nice, quiet, and well maintained. If it wasn't, we wouldn't continually stay here.
The bathrooms, showers, laundry room, and pool area are all located in one location at the front of Row E and are clean and well maintained with secure door and gate codes. Wi-Fi, Satellite, Cable, and OTA: We were able to get AT&T 5G with 3 bars. AT&T achieved 567 Mbps down and 6.43 Mbps up. Satellite reception should not be an issue at most sites, and if you do need totally clear access for satellite reception, there are sites available with no trees. We were able to get 30 OTA stations available, and they all had great reception with clear HD pictures. Cable and Wi-Fi were not available.
Dog Park: They have a very nice fenced-in park that is always in great condition. The park is divided for big and small dogs, and the large-dog area is very large with lots of tree coverage. 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 town, where you can find plenty of stores and restaurants. Also, this is a Good Sam Park, so if you're a member, you'll get a discount if you let them know. Summary: A great place for an overnight stay, and I would not hesitate to recommend it- enjoy your stay!
Bobbie S.RangerCrossroads RV Park and Campground
Affordable
Stayed for a little over a month for my husband's work. Great monthly rate. The property is currently for sale. There is a laundry/bathhouse (you may need to bring your own TP) with two washers (No change machine), two dryers and propane fill on site (curren owner is not here much/may need to schedule refill time). It appears that they are in the middle of opening a larger laundry/shower house. Lots of grassy areas for pet people and an easy commute for shopping. There is traffic noise as it is off a busy road, music or TV drowns it out. There are many people who live here permanently. I see someone take their trash out daily. This could be why i had to spray a LOT to avoid a roach infestation. There is a nice stray "park dog" and several stray cats. I would stay here again as it is for sale.
- DDouglas T.Ranger
Checotah-Lake Eufaula KOA
Checotah, OK….Really nice campground .
If I was in area would stay again. Easy to get to and they take you to your site. Our 42’ 5th wheel snuggled in nicely. Sites have a large patio with chairs, table, gas grill and one for a wood fire. Each site is nicely landscaped. It’s quiet except for a bit of road noise but certainly nothing to complain about. You can still hear the sounds of nature. It’s very clean, lovely staff and gentleman that takes you to your site was very friendly and welcoming. They do have a laundry but didn’t use it. Our 2 dogs had a great time in the dog park which was really close. Highly recommend!!
Joel R.
LegendSallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA
Convenient to I-40
This is KOA, not my favorite place to stop, but they have good, basic facilities, sort of like Motel 6. They are just off I-40, so it was convenient for a one night stop. The sites were level, and were Pull-Thru so we didn’t even unhook. Full hookups, Some shade, a dump station. The shower/bathroom was clean. There is a small store. They also have cabins and tent sites; Free Wi-Fi, cable tv, a pool and playground, and a pond for fishing. There is a small Kamp K9 (dog park). When we were there everything was wet, and the smell of wet creosote from the log yard next door was terrible.
- NN I.Legend
Webbers Falls City Park
Country Laid Back
- Quiet time 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
- No firearms Tobacco free Pets on leash
- Fees and info call 918-464-2920 grills picnic tables Trash Picnic shelter Camphost Dump station New comfort station Electric Water Primitive sites are available Rates from$7.00 to$15.00
Webbers Falls is a very small community in Muskogee County Oklahoma with a population of just over 600 people. on the Arkansas River. The park is located right next to the river. Wonderful views of the river and the bridge spanning the Arkansas. The campground is dotted with large mature trees. The grass provides a soft carpet for parking any size rig. There is a circle drive and you will pull thru All sites are good sites with view of the river.
Hunting, fishing, and wild flowers and colors to keep you entertained. Directions off US 64 turn off at the Webber Falls exit; continue straight onto E1040(Weatherly Drive; keep left to continue on Commercial; turn right onto S. River Road; turn left onto Commercial Street
Timothy K.GuideSequoyah State Park - Marina and Cabins
Beautiful park and campgrounds
Even in November this is a great place to camp. In the Choctaw loop easy back in or pull thru sites. Very short walk to the lakeshore. Golf course in the park. Pet friendly. Close to tulsa too. There are shops just outside the park if you need propane or charcoal etc. Worth the trip!
Guide to Keota
The campgrounds surrounding Robert S. Kerr Reservoir offer various options for pet friendly camping near Keota, Oklahoma. Located in the eastern part of the state where the Arkansas and Canadian Rivers converge, campsites provide access to over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres of water. Summer daytime temperatures typically reach the 90s from June through August, with cooler spring and fall seasons providing more comfortable camping conditions for visitors traveling with pets.
What to do
Fishing from docks: Short Mountain Cove provides mini docks at many campsites for convenient fishing with your pet nearby. "Mini docks at sites make it nice for fishing. The sites are close to water," notes Mark J., who enjoyed the accessibility of water-based activities.
Hiking with pets: Short Mountain Hiking Trail offers pet-friendly paths with wildlife viewing opportunities. "Check out the Short Mountain Hiking Trail. Bird watching will give you great pleasure and serenity," recommends N.I., who visited the area with their dog.
Swimming options: Greenleaf State Park allows pets in designated areas while family members can enjoy the park's splash pad. "The absolute best part of this park is the splash pad. It was the best splash pad we've been too. They had a cool slide and we had a blast," shares Richard, a tent camper who visited with family.
Wildlife observation: During quieter seasons, you might spot local wildlife with your pet. "The first evening I wandered down to use the restroom and I observed a pack of turkeys quietly making their way down the ridge. It was magical," writes Jo L. about their experience camping with pets at Gobbler's Ridge.
What campers like
Affordability: Webbers Falls City Park offers budget-friendly camping with pets. "As a Senior, my fee was $13 per night," mentions Jerry E., who appreciated the value during their extended 10-day stay with their pet.
Spacious waterfront sites: Many campers praise the water views and site layout at area campgrounds. "Spacious site, some more level than others. We stayed at site with pad and patio," notes Charles A. about their experience at Applegate Cove.
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. "The bathhouse was good and hot, no complaints there," writes Andrew R. about Applegate Cove Campground, who discovered this pet-friendly option during a fishing competition.
Peaceful environment: The relatively uncrowded nature of some campgrounds provides a quiet retreat. "Off the beaten path, I was the only RV here for 8 of my 10 days and I enjoyed the privacy," shares Jerry E. about their extended stay at Webbers Falls City Park with their pet.
What you should know
Reservation challenges: Getting sites at peak times can be difficult, especially waterfront locations. "We tried to get in to this nice little place late on a Friday afternoon only to find it was all booked up... Beware—I had tried to call ahead hours before, but the phone number listed takes you to the Army Corp of Engineers who are technically in charge of all these campgrounds but they do not know the status of reservations," warns Steve G. about their experience trying to camp at Applegate Cove.
Varying site quality: Site conditions differ significantly between and within campgrounds. "Pads, 10 ft picnic tables, playground... Right off the lake with awesome scenery. Couple who manages the place is really nice and helpful," mentions Noel L. about recent renovations at Applegate Cove.
Water traffic awareness: COE Robert S Kerr campgrounds sit along active waterways. "I caution ALL pleasure water craft to be aware of barge traffic. You might see the barge but chances are it can't see you," warns N.I., emphasizing safety for pet owners bringing dogs near the water.
Seasonal closures: Some facilities close during off-peak months. "The sign on the bathroom said it was closed for the season," notes Adams about their experience at Webbers Falls City Park during cooler months.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children while parents manage pets. "Two playgrounds and a clean bath/shower house. We love camping here," shares Jim R. about their family experience at Applegate Cove.
Accessibility considerations: Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA provides options for families with special needs. "A shuttle runs that is wheelchair accessible that will take you into town for Wal-Mart runs and more," notes Cheryl T., though she adds, "This campground is nice but not really wheelchair friendly. The road was really large rock that is very bumpy and uncomfortable to wheel over."
Weather preparation: Oklahoma's variable climate affects camping comfort. "I sort of threw darts at a board to where I would be camping next, and Applegate Cove was my destination this time. The campground is fairly small, but each lot is well maintained. The ground was a bit hard to drive tent stakes into, but I'm attributing that to the weather and season," shares Andrew R.
Noise awareness: Campgrounds near waterways experience industrial sounds. "You can also hear river barges during all hours, though personally I slept through all of the supposed noise," mentions Andrew R. about camping with family at Applegate Cove.
Tips from RVers
Hookup information: Most area campgrounds offer partial hookups for RVs. "This is a semi hookup. Water an elec. Has bathrooms with shower," notes Dora C. about Webbers Falls City Park, where she found pet-friendly RV camping.
Site terrain: Surface conditions vary widely throughout the region. "The grass provides a soft carpet for parking any size rig. There is a circle drive and you will pull thru. All sites are good sites with view of the river," explains N.I. about the setup at Robbers Cave State Park.
Adapter requirements: Electric connections may require specific equipment. "Has 50 amp hookups only so make sure u have adapter," advises Dora C. about Webbers Falls, an important note for RVers traveling with pets who need climate control.
Extended stay potential: Some locations accommodate longer visits. "We spent 10 days here," shares Jerry E., who found Webbers Falls City Park ideal for their extended RV stay after experiencing mechanical issues while traveling with their pet.
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