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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Portland, OR

1,711 Reviews

Columbia River RV Park offers two dedicated off-leash dog areas where pets can exercise freely while their owners enjoy the well-maintained grounds. Multiple pet-friendly campgrounds near Portland accommodate various camping styles, with most requiring pets to be leashed when outside designated exercise areas. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground welcomes pets at its cabin sites, while Oxbow Regional Park provides tent and RV options for campers with dogs. Both Milo McIver State Park and Champoeg State Heritage Area accept pets at their yurt accommodations. Campers report that staff are generally accommodating to pets, with Columbia River receiving praise for its pet washing facilities and designated pet laundry machines.

The proximity of these campgrounds to Portland's extensive trail systems creates abundant opportunities for dog walking and hiking. Jantzen Beach RV Park provides convenient urban camping with pets, located near shopping areas and featuring three swimming pools, though reviews note significant airport noise overhead may disturb sensitive dogs. Barton County Park's 110 campsites remain open from May through October, offering water access for dogs who enjoy swimming. Pet owners should note that quiet hours are strictly enforced at most locations, with excessive barking potentially resulting in removal. Many long-term residents maintain pet-friendly sites at Columbia River RV Park, creating a stable community atmosphere that several reviewers described as calm and welcoming despite the close proximity of camping spaces.

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

    1. Jantzen Beach RV Park

    40 Reviews
    Vancouver, WA
    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

    32 Reviews
    Vancouver, WA
    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)."

    "A great place to stop with a motorhome or tent, located on the banks of the Columbia River near Portland."

    3. Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

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

    $22 - $152 / 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

    38 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

    43 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

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

    "Nice quiet campground along the Columbia river in Oregon. Minutes from Portland, with lots of fun farm stands and rural experience."

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

    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

    13 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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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Portland, OR

1711 Reviews of 209 Portland Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • L
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Reeder Beach RV Park & Country Store

    Quiet spot on the Columbia river

    Nice quiet campground along the Columbia river in Oregon. Minutes from Portland, with lots of fun farm stands and rural experience.

  • 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.

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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