Dog friendly campgrounds near Bryan offer camping options within 30 minutes of Texas A&M University in central Texas. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September, while winter nights can drop into the 30s. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though availability becomes limited during college football weekends.
What to do
Hiking trails for dogs: Lake Bryan Campground provides walking and running trails where leashed pets can exercise. One visitor noted, "While the camp spots are few, this area gets extra points for its walking/running/biking trails. The park is open 365 days of the year and is first-come, first-serve on sites. Only $10 for the night."
Water activities: Lake Bryan Campground has a swimming area where dogs can cool off during hot months. A camper mentioned, "Great get away. Not a lot of hiking trains but clean with good beach and huge grassy areas for kids and camp fires."
Morning walks: Hidden Creek RV Resort offers wooded areas for dog walking. A recent visitor shared, "Woods with trails allow for walking, with or without the dogs. You won't be disappointed staying here."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Karstens RV Resort maintains tidy grounds that pet owners appreciate. A camper noted, "What a great RV Park. Clean, great rates. Very good wifi included."
Spacious sites: Timber Ridge RV Park provides level concrete pads with enough room for pets. According to a review, "We were just staying overnight, found the campground super clean with nice level concrete pads. No need to unhook! Front office staff are extremely nice and helpful!"
Grassy areas: Hardy's Resort RV Park has open spaces where pets can stretch their legs. A visitor described, "There is a really nice size pool with a covered porch area for sitting and a sun/TV room on the other side of the pool area, for lounging; hubby spent time in there watching sports while the kids played in the pool."
What you should know
Crowding during game days: Pet-friendly campgrounds fill quickly during Texas A&M football weekends. A Timber Ridge visitor advised, "My daughter was graduating from A&M and we needed to be close so after lots of research we ended up here. The park was spotless! This is not so much of a destination park as opposed to a safe clean place to stay."
Reservation requirements: Most Bryan pet-friendly campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. At Revviel RV Park, a camper reported, "The staff here are nice, accommodating and live here on site if you need them in an emergency or arriving late."
Site limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions on where pets can go. At Lake Bryan, one camper warned, "Felt like I was camping on the infield of a racetrack surrounded by a promenade of cars/trucks playing loud music- will be hard-pressed to ever go back."
Tips for camping with families
Pet-friendly cabins: When traveling with both kids and dogs, cabin options provide comfort. A Karstens RV Resort guest mentioned they offer "a clean and appealing environment. Their fees are also lower than others, and they have better facilities than other RV parks."
Campfire areas: Look for sites with designated fire pits where families can gather with pets. A Lake Bryan visitor noted, "Great get away. Not a lot of hiking trains but clean with good beach and huge grassy areas for kids and camp fires."
Group activities: Hardy's Resort organizes pet-inclusive events. A camper shared, "The staff had a game night party and did smores for the kids(okay so I had one too) and sausage wraps for everyone. Beautiful park, it had 2 ponds and a large grassy area with a gazebo for hanging out."
Tips from RVers
Level sites: Holiday RV Park offers spaces suitable for RVs with pets. A visitor shared, "Great location to stay while visiting my daughter at school. Because of the construction and the way the roads work, it is difficult to get around from there. The site is neat and tidy."
Water and sewer connections: Most Bryan campgrounds provide full hookups for extended stays with pets. At Hidden Creek, a camper noted, "Wouldn't change a thing. 5 stars on everything from arrival to departure."
Waste disposal: Pet owners should check for designated pet waste stations. Revviel RV Park gets good marks for cleanliness, with one visitor noting, "This is a clean, well lighted RV park in which to spend a night, week or even a month. I would recommend this park for anyone going to A&M for games or to visit kids."
