11 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
Wild Bills RV Park in Boise City accepts pets with full hookup sites for $30 per night. This self-service campground allows visitors to choose available sites and leave payment in a drop box. Campgrounds throughout the Keyes area maintain pet-friendly policies with varying amenities. Cimarron National Grassland Campground provides more primitive camping options for pet owners at $7 per night with access to vault toilets and potable water. The campground stays quiet with only a few other campers typically present during overnight stays. Felt Picnic Area offers free one-night camping for travelers with pets and provides basic facilities including vault toilets and trash containers.
The Rita Blanca National Grassland near Felt creates extensive open space for walking dogs, though leash requirements apply in developed camping areas. Campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regularly emptied trash bins suitable for pet waste disposal. Small towns surrounding the Keyes area provide limited services, with Elkhart offering groceries, gas and restaurants about 20 minutes from Cimarron National Grassland. Morning walks with dogs reveal spectacular prairie sunrises, particularly at Felt Picnic Area where the open grassland setting creates unobstructed views. Wildlife encounters require keeping pets secure, especially during dawn and dusk hours when coyotes are more active throughout the grassland areas.
"30 a night for a quiet RV park right off the highway. Drop box for cash or check only. There is a bathroom with a shower inside the small building with the drop box on the outside."
"Cottonwood trees surround the RV pad sites. Walk along the river trail is filled with more bird varieties. Camp Host is very friendly and pet friendly. The store she runs is well stocked."
"So those with pets be aware. Great campsites, bathrooms really nice (we rooftop tent camp). We stayed in the no lights area. Such an amazing view of the stars! We were lucky with a clear night."
"We have used this location twice now and we will return. You may stay one night and you will find a pit toilet, trash containers, picnic table, grill, fire ring."
"I originally planned on camping in Fritch, Texas but the wind guess were nearly 30 mph. So I decided to push on and make a pitstop to overnight camp here."
"The Cimarron Grassland is an amazing part of the Great Plains ecosystem and definitely worth a look when driving through the southwest corner of Kansas. It will not be what you’re expecting!"
"Peaceful beauty all around. Only one other camper. Highly recommend if you are looking for off the beaten path. Vault toilets and water."
"No amenities but towns nearby are cute. Great stop if you are passing through."
"It was easy to find, the pond is a one minute walk away and very pretty. I was the only one here and it was nice and peaceful. It was very chilly at night, but that is to be expected in November."
"There are loads of ragweed plants everywhere, and it's driving my allergies nuts. But no one's around, and it's a beautiful place. Lots of nice, quiet atmosphere."
"Tucked away so you would never know it was here if you weren’t navigating directly to it."
"This is a bare bones campground but was a good, quiet stop on our drive. There are composting toilets, trash cans, picnic tables, and bbqs. Clean and just what we needed"
"A few sweet cows behind us and a thunderstorm in front of us and hundreds of happy birds singing. Highly recommend."
from $30 / night
RangerCottonwood trees surround the RV pad sites. Walk along the river trail is filled with more bird varieties. Camp Host is very friendly and pet friendly. The store she runs is well stocked.
TravelerStayed in September, lots of goat head stickers. So those with pets be aware. Great campsites, bathrooms really nice (we rooftop tent camp). We stayed in the no lights area. Such an amazing view of the stars! We were lucky with a clear night. It’s a don’t miss if you are passing through!
RangerAs Oklahoma's highest point of elevation, Black Mesa is a bucket list destination for any Okie. Well maintained campgrounds, restrooms, and amenities. Very little light pollution, so the starscapes are always beautiful. Campsites are located outside of the actual 'Black Mesa', but a short drive will get you to the trailhead. Trail is simple and easy to follow. Near the trail head is also 3-corners, and fossilized dinosaur footprints. Definitely worth a visit.
GuideBlack Mesa State Park in the panhandle of Oklahoma. Farthest point you can go in the panhandle and it borders Colorado and New Mexico. It’s the only part of Oklahoma that’s on Mountain Time.
The park was great. We stayed in a tent but also had a trailer that we carried everything in so we were able to stay in a RV spot. We went in the summer and it was not crowded at all. Most others stayed a night or two, but we stayed 4 or 5 days. By the weekend more people were coming in. There was electric and water at our site but I don’t remember if they had sewage hookups as we didn’t use that. There are restrooms on site. The showers could have used a real good scrubbing but were usable. The park ranger maintained the grounds well. The views are gorgeous and if you get up during the night to see them, the stars you can see out there are amazing!! There are some trails to hike around the camp and even some fossilized wood. There is a lake right there too and at least one lookout spot over it which was perfect at sunset.
We hiked Black Mesa and took a trip into New Mexico to see Mount Capulin Volcano.
The park was peaceful and beautiful. Not a lot of shade trees but there were some areas in the campground that had some.
A great experience. We definitely want to go back.
RangerI would give it 5 stars but the bathrooms weren’t very clean and there was no soap. But it does have great tent sites and lots of RV sites. Has a small playground with swings and a merry go round. A few good trails. We saw turkey and deer at the campground. Close to a few nice sites to visit. Black Mesa trail to the highest point in Oklahoma, the tri state marker, and picture canyon about an hour away in Colorado. And maybe the best part, no mosquitos!
GuideThis is a small park but has some really nice views. This is a great place to stop for a day or two as you are traveling. There is a place to see dinosaur tracks and also 3 corners (Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma). Highest point in Oklahoma, but you wouldn’t know it. When you get on top of the flats you can see for a ways! Watch for snakes on the trails but worth the early morning or late evening hike.
LegendThe Cimarron Grassland is an amazing part of the Great Plains ecosystem and definitely worth a look when driving through the southwest corner of Kansas. It will not be what you’re expecting! The sunrises alone are worth the price of admission, which was just $7 per night.
Just off the park driving tour road, this little campground sits between small ponds in a larger wetland area within the Cimarron River. Each site is spacious with the usual picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Vault toilets and potable drinking water are available all year round, we just had to wait for the faucet to thaw after freezing up overnight.
The area is fantastic for bird lovers, and we watched flocks of Starlings tuck themselves into the marsh grasses for the night. Raptors, warblers, and many other bird species use the area as a fly-over stop during migration. Hiking is close by on the Sante Fe Trail which follows the original path of the old wagon trail through the plains, biking and other motorized recreational vehicles are allowed in certain areas. While the terrain might not be challenging, the sandy soil makes any long walk or ride just a little bit more difficult.
The nearby town of Elkhart affords the usual amenities for groceries, gas, and a few restaurants. The National Grassland office is also in town if you want more information about the area. Check out our blog about our time traveling through southern Kansas...and unexpected treat!
LegendLike some other reviews have said, the state park isn't at Black Mesa...just near it.
The area itself has plenty of cool things - Black Mesa, wonderful changing views, dinosaur tracks, petrified forest. Some of those things are at the state park, others are "nearish".
The campground itself - well, when I showed up I wasn't very impressed. Facilities are outdated and not well cared for. I don't blame the people working there. Probably just a funding thing, especially being so far from the population and capitol of Oklahoma. It's a shame because a lot of people pass through this corner and it might be their only impression of Oklahoma.
But friendly neighbors, great evening weather and some nice star watching despite thin clouds made me warm up to the place.
Some spots are have big nice shade trees, but with all the star watching you might actually want a spot without trees.
No Verizon service but AT&T was strong enough to FaceTime with.
Next time I come back to the area - and I hope to - I will check out camping options at some of the nearby bed and breakfasts. Would love to see the state invest a little in this camp. I don't think it would take much.
ScoutNice, quiet campground with good facilities! Short drive to the actual trailhead of the highest point in Oklahoma. Also, dinosaur tracks! I had zero cell service in the area, which was fantastic, but be sure to plan for it! Plan for heat and take plenty of water if you go on the High Point hike.
Pet friendly camping near Keyes, Oklahoma offers spacious prairie landscapes at elevations between 3,600-4,600 feet with primarily grassland terrain. The Oklahoma panhandle experiences significant temperature variations, with summer highs reaching 95°F and winter lows dropping below 20°F. Area campgrounds provide straightforward facilities with limited tree cover but offer exceptional stargazing due to minimal light pollution.
Prairie hiking trails: Explore the Black Mesa State Park Campground where visitors can access short to moderate hiking routes. "Dark skys location. A few hikes but not much in the park. They have wyfi by the hq & store," notes one camper at Black Mesa State Park.
Wildlife observation: Watch for prairie wildlife throughout the grasslands near Felt Picnic Area, where early mornings provide the best viewing opportunities. According to one visitor at Felt Picnic Area, "You'll hear sounds from the mill nearby and an occasional cow, but other than that, it was a decent night."
Star gazing: Take advantage of minimal light pollution at Wilburton Fishing Pond, which offers unobstructed night sky views. A camper mentions, "There are no dedicated camping spots here yet it's so far out that it's a nice spot for a night en route to other destinations."
Self-service convenience: Wild Bills RV Park provides hassle-free accommodations with straightforward registration. "Drop box for cash or check only. There is a bathroom with a shower inside the small building with the drop box on the outside," reports a visitor to Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park.
Budget-friendly options: Cimarron National Grassland offers affordable camping with basic amenities. One camper at Cimarron Campground notes, "This place was wonderful. Clean, quiet, remote, beautiful. It does not seem to be rigorously overseen, yet it is in fine shape: water pumps, toilets, trash cans all working and clean."
Peaceful atmosphere: Thompson Grove Campground provides a quiet stopover for travelers. A reviewer states, "Easy enough to get in and out of with an SUV and small camper. Great for boondocking a night, much prefer this to save a buck over a Walmart parking lot."
Limited facilities: Most campgrounds offer minimal amenities. At Thompson Grove Boondocking, a camper reports, "It is what it is. Arrived as a big storm was on the horizon. Rain all night so I didn't open my popup. It's really in the middle of nowhere and it's a giant rectangle gravel lot with log barrier."
Weather preparation: Temperature fluctuations require proper planning for both hot days and cold nights. One reviewer at Wilburton Fishing Pond shared, "It was easy to find, the pond is a one minute walk away and very pretty. I was the only one here and it was nice and peaceful. It was very chilly at night, but that is to be expected in November."
Seasonal considerations: Insect activity increases during summer months at certain locations. A camper warns about Cimarron National Grassland: "Stay far far away from this campground. Unless you like wasps and bugs. I couldn't even use the restrooms because they were overtaken by wasps."
Playground access: The Panhandle Campground offers dedicated play areas for children. A family visitor mentions, "We are traveling with a travel trailer and three generations of family (five of us ages 4-64). We LOVED this campground! Well maintained playground for the kids."
Educational opportunities: Black Mesa State Park provides learning experiences about local ecology. "Black Mesa lies in the panhandle or no man's land (OK) and is somewhat of a hidden gem in the rough. Take a drive north and view the beautiful scenery including the Black Mesa site."
Safety precautions: Keep children supervised due to limited boundary markings at dispersed sites. At Felt Picnic Area, a visitor notes, "Ground is flat making it easy for tent campers. Did hear farm equipment throughout the night but it wasn't drowning the nightlife noise. Got the experience of deer bedding next to my site."
Level parking: Wild Bills RV Park offers well-maintained sites for larger rigs. A camper states, "Each site is pull thru with full hook ups. The laundry is in a heated bathroom with shower. The 2nd bathroom and shower doesn't have laundry."
Water conservation: Most campgrounds provide limited or no water hookups, requiring careful water management. At Thompson Grove Campground, visitors note there are "picnic tables and a grills at some parts. Nothing but flat plains as far as you can see. Great for a stop over. No water."
Route planning: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. One visitor to Cimarron National Grassland observed, "The dirt road to get there is very rough," highlighting the importance of checking road conditions before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Keyes, OK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Keyes, OK is Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park with a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews.
What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Keyes, OK?
TheDyrt.com has all 11 dog-friendly camping locations near Keyes, OK, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
