Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Vian, OK

Greenleaf State Park Campground near Vian permits dogs in all camping areas including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA also welcomes pets throughout their property with full hookup sites and pet-friendly cabins. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies requiring dogs to be secured at all times outside of designated exercise areas. Marval Camping Resort offers additional pet amenities beyond basic allowance policies, though specific details about pet fees vary by location. The Tenkiller State Park system, including Bluff View, Fox Squirrel, and Eagles Point campgrounds, consistently allows pets throughout their facilities. Both tent campers and RV owners appreciate the spacious sites at these locations, with enough room for pets to comfortably rest at campsites. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Vian, Oklahoma.

Lake Tenkiller provides excellent opportunities for dogs who enjoy swimming, with multiple access points around the shoreline suitable for pet recreation. Trails near Bluff View campground offer pet-friendly hiking options with large rocks that children and active dogs enjoy exploring. The area experiences warm temperatures during summer months, requiring campers to plan for pet hydration and heat safety. Most campground facilities provide basic water access for pets, though reviewers note varying cleanliness levels in bathroom facilities that may affect pet washing options. Wildlife encounters are possible in this region, particularly rattlesnakes which campers report seeing occasionally, requiring vigilant supervision of pets during walks and outdoor activities. The Vian area contains several pet-friendly camping options within a relatively compact region, making it possible to explore multiple campgrounds if initial accommodations don't meet specific pet needs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Vian, Oklahoma (126)

    1. Greenleaf State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Braggs, OK
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5196

    "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!"

    2. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    14 Reviews
    Sallisaw, OK
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 775-2792

    "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"

    3. Marval Camping Resort

    10 Reviews
    Gore, OK
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 489-2295

    "This place has everything, movie theater, horse riding, a train that goes around the park, golf carts, tons of activities for the entire family... Swiming pool and all..."

    4. Webbers Falls City Park

    8 Reviews
    Gore, OK
    9 miles

    "* 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."

    5. Snake Creek

    8 Reviews
    Vian, OK
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5252

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Located in the foothills of the Ozarks in eastern Oklahoma on crystal clear Tenkiller Lake, a COE project from the mid 1950’s on the Illinois River. We stayed on site 18 which is gravel W/E (50A)."

    "Lots of room to roam, Plenty of access to the water for boats (multiple ramps) or wading/swimming. Plenty of sites to choose from some shaded, some by the water.  A few full hookups but not many."

    6. The Shady Grove — Tenkiller State Park

    5 Reviews
    Monroe Lake, IN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 776-8180

    "This was our first camping trip in Oklahoma and we stayed in the shady grove rv campground. There are a few sections for Rvs and I think this is one of the nicer ones."

    "We had tree line behind us and shade for some parts of the day. We don’t have a boat but we have kayaks and we went and put in on the north side of the lake and went out to goat island."

    7. Strayhorn Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake

    5 Reviews
    Gore, OK
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5252

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Staryhorn Park is a gym on Lake Tenkiller. The park is clean and well maintained, with great views of the surrounding hills and sparkling lake waters."

    "This park has a swimming hole, playground, canoeing, boat ramps, 2 bath houses, gorgeous lake views, plenty tent, and RV lots. $18-$20 per night, depending on your site for tents. $20-50 for RV depending"

    8. Bluff View — Tenkiller State Park

    4 Reviews
    Monroe Lake, IN
    7 miles
    Website

    $14 / night

    "It's a beautiful spot surrounded by big rocks. The only complaint is the restrooms are quite dirty, and the shower doesn't have cold water."

    "Have stayed here multiple times in the past and it’s exactly as stated - a lake campsite. The view is beautiful over one of the prettiest lakes in the region."

    9. Chicken Creek

    6 Reviews
    Bunch, OK
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 487-5252

    $16 - $50 / night

    "Store outside gate. Gates going in locked at 10:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m."

    "We had a great spot located 200 yards from the lake. Also had the boat dock just on the other side of us. Great place to stay, friendly staff!"

    10. Fox Squirrel — Tenkiller State Park

    2 Reviews
    Monroe Lake, IN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 776-8180

    "Camp Mode on the Tesla Model Y fully charged us from 20% to 100% with the AC on the whole time and 85* outside."

    "The lake is nice!"

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737 Reviews of 126 Vian Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2023

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2019

    Sallisaw-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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2021

    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.
    Nov. 10, 2020

    Sequoyah 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!

  • shelby  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 2, 2024

    Natural Falls State Park Campground

    Gorgeous place

    I go here with my friends every summer we hike almost all the trails , it’s gorgeous last time I went there (summer of 23) we saw a wild river otter swimming there is so much wildlife out there and it’s just gorgeous absolutely stunning and worth visiting, family friends and dog / pet friendly if you want to take your dogs on a hike this is the place , has stairs and is not very handicapped accessible if you want to go to the bottom of the falls but it is completely accessible for a wheelchair if you just want to view the falls from the top and there are multiple handicapped accessible paved paths !

  • J
    Apr. 27, 2017

    Greenleaf State Park Campground

    Always an adventure

    Animals! Turtles, deer that like to be petted, frogs croaking at night, owls talking, beavers splashing in the lake and turkeys eating snakes!

  • N
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Marval Camping Resort

    Birthday

    The campgrounds was amazing and the store staff was decently friendly but the owner and his wife where rude and being nasty I went to have my dgter Birthday and they charged everyone that wanted to enjoy her day $10 not a carload A PIECE my son has ptsd so we brought his service animal which is cocidered MEDICAL EQUIPMENT not a pet and these rude nasty people charged me $50 extra after I left said the Girl with the color hair snuck the dog in no that’s not even the point if your animal is service it’s medical equipment not a pet GET THAT RIGHT also said my cabin was left a mess listen here people imma a former Girl Scout leader and all the girls in my cabin was former Girl Scouts so when we leave we leave it as we found it or better so don’t go giving me that it was dirty line of crap I freaking know better then that.was definitely treated like outcast from the owner and his wife you guys should really just use that resort as a gated community with the people that’s already there since you don’t know how to be nice to the new guest☹️🤔😔😡

  • Bill  T.
    Jan. 2, 2026

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    NW Arkansas Camping

    Devil’s Den SP had a great campground with full hookups available. The natural beauty of this area is breathtaking! Plenty of hiking opportunities and tons of activities. Very pet friendly. And close to so many attractions in Northwest Arkansas!

  • Cultivating Fire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2022

    Natural Dam

    Small waterfall with a gravel lot

    We found this quiet spot with a small waterfall on Mountain Fork Creek that has a fairly large (semi-level) gravel parking lot right next to the natural waterfall which gives good noise cover for the road nearby. There are a few small trails along the creek and a few small bluffs with climbing spots for those who like some verticality.

    Not great for solar panels but we had a good view of the north sky so Starlink works great here!

    Also, a few stray dogs and cats came to see us a couple times.


Guide to Vian

Lake Tenkiller and the surrounding area near Vian, Oklahoma offer numerous camping options situated at elevations ranging from 580 to 760 feet above sea level. The region features a humid subtropical climate with average summer temperatures reaching 90°F, while spring and fall bring milder conditions between 60-75°F. Concrete camping pads and improved electrical infrastructure at several campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV campers throughout the extended camping season from March through November.

What to Do

Hiking trails: The trails at Greenleaf State Park Campground provide various terrain options with well-maintained paths. "The trails at greenleaf are well maintained and marked. Their primitive camping is accessible and well kept. I enjoy the size of the park it is small and offers a lot of room for exploring," notes Cody L.

Scuba diving: Lake Tenkiller offers exceptional underwater visibility with depths ranging from 8 to 165 feet. "Lake Tenkiller is an amazing location to scuba dive. It's waters are clear and cool from a distance of 8 to 28 feet. A diver will have the opportunity to investigate a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter and two boats," according to N.I. at Chicken Creek Campground.

Water recreation: The splash pad at Greenleaf State Park provides a refreshing alternative to lake swimming. "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," says Richard who camped there with his family.

What Campers Like

Lake views: Many campsites offer direct views of Lake Tenkiller's clear waters. "The view is beautiful over one of the prettiest lakes in the region," states Bryan P. about Bluff View Campground, highlighting the scenic shoreline vistas that attract repeat visitors.

Rock formations: Bluff View campground features large boulders that create natural play areas. "This was a great spot for two families and lots of kids! The boys had so much fun climbing the giant rocks," reports Mara Y., pointing out the geological features that entertain younger campers.

Wildlife viewing: The campgrounds offer opportunities to observe various animal species. "Animals! Turtles, deer that like to be petted, frogs croaking at night, owls talking, beavers splashing in the lake and turkeys eating snakes!" Julie O. enthusiastically noted about her experience at Greenleaf State Park.

What You Should Know

Site spacing varies: Campground density differs significantly across the area. At Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA, Craig E. observes, "My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact. Plenty of room for your RV but so close that you can hear and smell your neighbors."

Bathroom conditions: Facility quality varies between campgrounds and gender-specific facilities. At Fox Squirrel campground, one camper reported, "The Men's shower/restroom was good, the Woman's on the other hand had a door problem where stalls would not lock, and the outer door would blow open letting anyone look into the restroom unobstructed."

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Vian, OK is Greenleaf State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.

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