Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pawhuska, OK

Osage Hills State Park Campground encompasses pet-friendly camping areas across RV sites, tent platforms, and rustic cabins, with each site featuring fire rings and picnic tables. The park maintains clean facilities with heated bathrooms and showers, particularly appreciated during cooler weather. Settle Inn RV Park in Pawhuska offers full hookup sites that accommodate pets, with reasonable rates for overnight stays. Pawhuska Lake (Old City Lake) provides free dispersed camping where pets can explore, though facilities are minimal with only basic picnic tables and primitive toilets. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The bathrooms at Osage Hills remain consistently clean despite heavy usage, allowing comfortable stays for families with pets throughout the camping season.

Several miles of hiking trails throughout Osage Hills State Park provide excellent pet exercise opportunities, with smooth, well-maintained paths suitable for dogs of various activity levels. The trails connect to lookout points and the historic CCC camp ruins, offering scenic walks for leashed pets. During summer months, dogs can cool off in Sand Creek's shallow areas and "rapids" where families often play. Visitors should remain vigilant for wildlife, as campers have reported spotting scorpions, snakes, deer, and wild turkey throughout the park grounds. The camping season generally runs year-round at Osage Hills, though some tent areas close during winter months. Bull Creek Peninsula on Skiatook Lake welcomes pets at both established and primitive sites, giving dogs additional water access options approximately 30 minutes from Pawhuska.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pawhuska, Oklahoma (76)

    1. Osage Hills State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Pawhuska, OK
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 336-4141

    "Its a pretty sweet camp right on the lake. 20-30 tent sites. As well as full RV hook ups.

    Theres hiking, biking, and fishing in the area."

    "Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Osage Hills Nation, located between Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Pawhuska, Oklahoma is Osage Hills State Park. I brought three of my grands who all had a blast!"

    2. Settle Inn RV Park

    1 Review
    Pawhuska, OK
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 440-1895

    "Our goal was to visit Ree Drummond’s businesses in Pawhuska and the Settle Inn RV Park was the perfect spot for an overnight. The campground manager (owner?)"

    3. Birch Cove

    4 Reviews
    Pawhuska, OK
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 847-2220

    $16 - $100 / night

    "This is a nice, newer feeling recreation area with a large lake for boating, fishing and water sports. The campground is large with several loops and sites on and off the lake."

    "The northern most part of the campground is closed for the winter months but the southern end close to the boat ramp is open with just a few sites.  There is a park host onsite. "

    4. Bluestem Lake

    1 Review
    Pawhuska, OK
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 287-3649

    "So many beautiful trees and walking paths that it made the stay great."

    6. COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points

    10 Reviews
    Prue, OK
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 396-1376

    $24 / night

    "I have to be honest, we’re traveling the country and I didn’t have high hopes for liking Oklahoma. This campground has changed my mind."

    "Site 21 is lake side with a level paved site. Hookups are close by. Some shade, but a nice view of the lake. Came on labor day as campground was emptying. Plenty of space to relax."

    7. Bull Creek Peninsula

    4 Reviews
    Cecil M. Harden Lake, OK
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 396-3170

    "Nice, quiet and clean off the beaten path. Saw a couple of restroom locations. Pretty views!"

    "This is a nice little campground that overlooks Skiatook Lake with many of the campsites right on the lake."

    8. Tall Chief Cove

    14 Reviews
    Prue, OK
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 288-6820

    $24 - $50 / night

    "I have been going to Skiatook Lake almost all of my life with friends and family to boat and enjoy the beaches."

    "There are several picnic areas and places to enjoy the lake. My only drawback is they made is leave if we weren't camping that night and playing in the water with our dogs."

    9. Bull Creek Peninsula - Skiatook Lake

    2 Reviews
    Cecil M. Harden Lake, OK
    19 miles
    Website

    "I prefer to stay here when I go to Skiatook lake because it is a smaller campground. There are bathrooms that are a pretty short walk from all the campsites."

    "Would def stay again if I ever found myself driving around Tulsa during the holiday season."

    10. Riverside RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Bartlesville, OK
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 336-6431

    "Great location, friendly staff, and very reasonable pricing. $395 for the month + electric. Laundry room on site is nice, inexpensive, and includes plenty of washer and dryers."

    "Centrally located, quick drives to Osage Hills State Park, Woolaroc, Tulsa, Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Close to Oklahoma Wesleyan University."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pawhuska, OK

252 Reviews of 76 Pawhuska Campgrounds


  • Daniel S.
    Oct. 14, 2017

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    They let us in for free!

    We arrived here later in the day. We were here and it was chilly in November. Apparently the person working didn't anticipate any body showing up so late in the season. They were surprised and let us in for free. Its a pretty sweet camp right on the lake. 20-30 tent sites. As well as full RV hook ups.

    Theres hiking, biking, and fishing in the area. We weren't really sure what to think about camping in Oklahoma and the camp site and people blew our expectations.

    Cheers!

  • M
    Mar. 13, 2025

    Riverside RV Park

    Stayed for a month

    Great location, friendly staff, and very reasonable pricing. $395 for the month + electric. Laundry room on site is nice, inexpensive, and includes plenty of washer and dryers. There’s a paved walking trail right next to the campground that is well maintained and leads to the campgrounds dog park. Dog park is clean and spacious. My only thing to note is that the campground is all rock/dirt so it is very dusty, however the staff to a great job of keeping up with the area and making it a nice place to stay.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2023

    The RV Park at Keystone Lake

    Great place

    This is a new RV park. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Sites are spacious level and easily accessible. They have a large dog park, good parking and area for additional parking for extra vehicles, boats, and such.

  • Jennifer D.
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Claremore Expo RV Park

    In town Rv lot

    I wouldn’t say this is camping. The people that usually stay here are in town for events at the Expo or driving thru. There is a lot to do nearby. TWithin walking distance there’s the expo center (you can go in and pet horses) and a Rec center with a pool. You can go to Will Rogers Museum, JM Davis fun museum, RSU has a nice little hiking trail as does the Lake.

  • P
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    A Gem in Beautiful Osage Hills State Park in Oklahoma

    Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Osage Hills Nation, located between Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Pawhuska, Oklahoma is Osage Hills State Park. I brought three of my grands who all had a blast! This 1,100 acre park offers swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, & even has a tennis court. The clean restrooms were a plus! Cabins, RV & Tent camping available. There is a small private lake with kayaks (Lookout Lake), many hiking trails, a swimming pool, and playground. We saw white tail deer, armadillo, & wild Turkey. There is a lot to do in the area. Woolaroc, Frank Phillips Mansion, The Pioneer Woman, The Dewey Hotel Museum, Tom Mix Museum, Kiddie Park.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2017

    Birch Cove

    Birch Cove Recreation Area

    This is a nice, newer feeling recreation area with a large lake for boating, fishing and water sports. The campground is large with several loops and sites on and off the lake. Most of the sites on the lake were taken by RV'ers, with most tent campers choosing sites up the hill away from the lake (and lake noise). I was in site 44 which backs up to the woods (making it easier to gather downed wood for my fire and cooking). I thought I was going to have the back end of the loop all to myself, but lucky me, someone with a camper decided to be my next-door neighbor. Sigh. It was a fairly nice site with a paved parking pad, picnic table, grill, and fire ring, with plenty of level space for my tent and trees for my hammock. The trees provided a nice wind break from the relentless Oklahoma winds. The shower house on my loop (there was one on each loop and it seemed like a few spare mixed in) was clean and maintained daily. The actual shower portion had two stalls, one handicap accessible, and both with a few resident spiders. Speaking of wildlife, there were plenty of deer in the field in the evening and several turtles and snakes hanging out in the late afternoon. All sites had electric and there was a shared water pump for every two sites. The Recreation Area had a manned gate house and the campground host manning it was very nice and helpful. There weren't any hiking trails in the campground, but then again, its main claim to fame is the lake. If you are looking for things to do in the area, Pawhuska is home to Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman from the cooking channel. Her store and restaurant are in Pawhuska and its a pretty good place to get breakfast or lunch.

  • Brittany G.
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Wah-Sha-She Park

    Best camp hosts & beautiful, peaceful nights

    My husband, 2 dogs, and I stayed here in our tent multiple weekends in a row this past summer. We went jugging in our canoe and caught some really good size blue cats. The camp hosts are the absolute best! And never ending gorgeous evenings spent by the campfire watching the sunset.

  • R
    Jan. 18, 2022

    The Woods Campground

    You can stay here for 14 days at $15 a night.

    It's mid January. The daytime temperatures vary from highs of 25-60° and nighttime lows of 0-30°. This is a big, sprawling park that has over 60 camping sites. It's not particularly picturesque but there is plenty of space and facilities to enjoy such as a ballfield, dusk golf, playground, pet area, and more.

  • T
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Osage Hills State Park Campground

    Good one night stop

    Going to Pawhuska for pioneer women or just giving through this is a good choice. Decent bathrooms, good site, nice drive in and looks like they are finishing up some overall renovations.


Guide to Pawhuska

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Pawhuska

  • At Osage Hills State Park Campground, you can explore well-maintained trails that are perfect for walks with your dog, plus enjoy stargazing on clear nights.
  • COE Lake Skiatook Twin Points offers spacious campsites with plenty of shade, making it a great place for your pet to relax while you enjoy the scenic views of the lake.
  • Wah-Sha-She Park features a beautiful setting overlooking Hulah Lake, ideal for fishing and canoeing with your dog by your side.

Pet owners appreciate these amenities

  • Riverside RV Park provides full hookups and a pool, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • At Settle Inn RV Park, you’ll find a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful surroundings, perfect for relaxing with your pet after a day of exploring.
  • Birch Cove offers electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for pet owners to camp comfortably.

Tips for camping with dogs near Pawhuska

  • Always bring plenty of water for your pet, especially at places like Bull Creek Peninsula, where there are no water hookups available.
  • Keep your dog leashed while exploring the trails at Mc Fadden Cove — Kaw Lake to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Make sure to pack waste bags and clean up after your pet at Johnstone Park, where maintaining cleanliness is essential for a pleasant camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Pawhuska, OK?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pawhuska, OK is Osage Hills State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 23 reviews.

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