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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Portland, OR

1,675 Reviews

Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers is some of the best camping in Oregon. Near Portland, OR, campers and RVers can stop in the city to stock up on supplies before heading to campsites near Mount Hood. Surrounded by numerous national forests, parks and recreation areas, explore the many miles of trails on foot, bike, or horseback spread across millions of acres. Animal lovers can visit a nearby hobby farm and rescue, home to pronghorn sheep, mule deer, and more. For campers looking for less rustic accommodations, there are unique tiny houses and cabin rentals with stunning views of the surrounding area. There are also many campground options for RVs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Portland, Oregon (209)

    1. Jantzen Beach RV Park

    30 Reviews
    Vancouver, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 289-7626

    $40 / night

    "I recently stayed at Jantzen Beach RV Park while visiting Portland, and overall, the experience was quite good."

    "Arrived here late for a single night stay on the way to the Oregon Coast. This is a very convenient stopover for those needing a place to stay near Portland."

    2. Columbia River RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Vancouver, OR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 285-1515

    $30 - $150 / night

    "Nice RV park, close enough to Portland to work for us. We don’t have a tow car so we relied on public transportation to get to downtown, which was great (though it is a 1 mile walk to the bus stop)."

    "The location couldn’t be more convenient, right near Portland and just steps away from the beautiful Columbia River."

    3. Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    72 Reviews
    Donald, OR
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 678-1251

    $24 - $168 / night

    "Especially when you want something close by and need to get out and explore! Pet friendly, great nature walks, and so much to see!"

    "The yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us! There is a small table in each yurt."

    4. Oxbow Regional Park

    33 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 797-1850

    $25 / night

    "One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters."

    "There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can. They have ADA sites, a lake, play grounds and a welcome center."

    5. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    20 miles
    Website

    "Battleground is a nice and well loved state park not far from Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington."

    "BGLSP is a really lovely park not too far from Portland with camping and rustin cabins."

    6. Milo McIver State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Estacada, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 630-7150

    $8 - $78 / night

    "They have a dog park, plenty of trails, several different areas to go down to the river, frisbee golf, area for horses. Good showers. There’s a great view point to see Mt. Hood."

    "The grounds are pet friendly so we also had the dogs with us. "

    7. Reeder Beach RV Park & Country Store

    16 Reviews
    Scappoose, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 621-3970

    "I can walk to a sand beach and take an Uber to downtown Portland for about $25. Super site, the hot showers were great."

    "Flat gravel for most part, steps away from the Columbia River, decent space between sites with good shade depending on your site. Only reason for 4 starts is because the water is dirty."

    8. Barton County Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Eagle Creek, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 742-4422

    $28 - $81 / night

    "This is a super convenient campground not too far from Portland."

    "A quick 35 minute drive from Portland, Barton Park is an easy destination for family-friendly camping. "

    9. Clackamette RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Oregon City, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 496-1201

    "But conveniently located right off of 205 and close to a lot of amenities in the suburbs of Portland. Dog friendly too as there is a park with walking paths. I am sure kid friendly too."

    "Simple RV park with access to everything. The river is right there, bike trails, grass area, walk to town, everything."

    10. Roamers Rest RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Tualatin, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 692-6350

    "A well cared for location. I think we got the last space! It’s a busy place. A bit of a head scratcher on what brings people here. Certainly located in and around a number of destinations."

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  • K
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    spacious sites and good hiking

    We stayed here for about 5 days while we tested out our new trailer prior to a longer cross country trip. We are from Portland and this is a short drive from home.

    Sites here are spacious and have picnic tables and firepits. We had room for our 28 foot trailer plus 2 pickups (extra charge for extra vehicle though).

    Shower facilities were ok - typical campground facilities in my opinion, but at least it was an actual toilet and hot water in the showers.

    Not a ton of privacy at each site, but got some shade during each day and plenty of space to stretch out and cook/eat outside or just sit and chill.

    There are miles of hiking trails that are family friendly and the dog park has one of the best views I've ever seen from a dog park.

    The camp host we met was super friendly and very helpful. They sell firewood and ice every evening.

  • Mike G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2019

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Close to the city with awesome playgrounds

    The park just added two nature playgrounds that are pretty fantastic. One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters.

    The other nature playground is right across from the old playground (still in use) and has a wooden water course with a hand pump and an elevated wooden plank course.

    Camping can be a little loud since it's a popular spot and there are no pets allowed, but it's barely 30 minutes away from Portland and right on the Sandy River.

  • Bradley M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2025

    Dundee Hills Resort

    Great location, park, and staff

    Perfect home base for wine country and only 30 minutes from Portland. Super friendly and helpful staff. They proactively moved a couple with two loud dogs.

  • Kevin L.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    May. 2, 2015

    Rainbow (OR) - TEMP CLOSED

    Hike from campsite to campsite

    This is a cool campground that is an easy drive from Portland. We hiked from Rainbow to another campground, walking mostly next to the water. Good times.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    Columbia River RV Park

    Nice place

    Nice RV park, close enough to Portland to work for us. We don’t have a tow car so we relied on public transportation to get to downtown, which was great (though it is a 1 mile walk to the bus stop). There are many long-termers here, but due to their 10 or 15 year RV rule, all the RVs here were really nice and fancy. There’s a little area with a free table, a book exchange, some workout equipment, a kitchen, laundry, and showers. The laundry room had a designated pet washer and dryer, which I always love, so we washed all of our dog bedding here. Showers were really really nice, super hot, good pressure, clean, free. Staff was nice as well. Free wifi that worked pretty well. There’s a small neighborhood dog park right across the street.

  • Elizabeth N.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Wyeth Campground at the Gorge

    Cozy Spot , Bring your bike

    Quiet campground, easily accessible from Portland.

    Easy access to biking along the Columbia River.

    Sites are well distance apart, some more private than others depending on trees and terrain.

    Water, trash and toilets available. There is a host on site as well.

    Some highway noise during the night but the campground is located directly off of the highway so it's to be expected.

    We plan to return.

  • Brian C.
    Apr. 1, 2020

    Ainsworth State Park Campground

    State Park in the Gorge near road

    Ainsworth State Park is a gorgeous state park in the heart of the Gorge with great hikes and views of the Columbia river, all not far from Portland. The campsites, however, are located right next to the History Columbia River Highway, making for loud camping experience, though you are near all the great park activities. And when I say close, I mean you can see the highway from your tent.

    Its location near Portland makes it very popular, and it is often full. Restrooms and showers available.

  • T
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Portland South

    Noisy and cramped but very clean

    Located next to I-5 is this very cramped RV park. The place is noisy from all the traffic and your neighbors are on top of you. A deluxe parking lot with trees, level spots but very busy. There is absolutely no privacy. The good thing is that it's not too far from Portland, Lake Oswego and other South Portland places.

  • Jade A.
    May. 27, 2024

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Heart of the forest

    This place was amazing! The camp ground is in the middle of the forest. They have hot showers, flushing toilets and every site has a fire pit. There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can. They have ADA sites, a lake, play grounds and a welcome center. Awesome location just 30 minutes away from Portland.

Guide to Portland

Explore the great outdoors with your furry friends at some of the best pets-allowed camping spots near Portland, Oregon. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities that cater to both you and your pets.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

Dog owners appreciate outdoor activities

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great facilities

  • Jantzen Beach RV Park provides well-maintained facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • Columbia River RV Park is known for its clean amenities and friendly staff, making it a welcoming spot for pet owners.
  • Bayport RV Park and Campground offers a clean environment with easy access to nearby attractions, perfect for a family getaway with pets.

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