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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Childress, TX

139 Reviews

Childress Fair Park provides five electrical hookup sites with water connections for pet owners traveling with their dogs. Situated alongside a walking path with a pond, the park offers flat, level sites with 30/50-amp service for $15 per night on a first-come, first-served basis. J&S RV Ranch and Ole Towne Cotton Gin RV Park also welcome pets, with Ole Towne providing full hookups, clean facilities, and a swimming pool for campers staying with animals. Memphis City Park allows pets at its dispersed camping area with water and electric hookups available. Portable toilets serve the Childress Fair Park camping area, though campers should be aware that sand burs in the grass can pose problems for pets' paws.

Caprock Canyons State Park maintains several pet-friendly camping areas including Honey Flat, South Prong, and North Prong primitive camping areas where dogs can join their owners while exploring the canyon landscape. Each location requires pets to remain on leashes no longer than six feet when outside vehicles. Copper Breaks State Park Campground offers pet-friendly sites with electric hookups, showers, and sanitary dump stations approximately 40 miles southeast of Childress. Overnight accommodations throughout the region range from basic RV sites to more developed campgrounds with amenities. The fenced dog park at Back Forty RV Park in Quanah provides a secure area for pets to exercise off-leash after traveling. Temperature extremes in the region require special consideration for pets, as summer heat can reach dangerous levels for dogs walking on gravel or pavement.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Childress, Texas (16)

    1. Childress Fair Park

    4 Reviews
    Childress, TX
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 937-3684

    "The drop box is next to campsite. Beautiful walking path around the lake and various areas of the park. I'd highly recommend. Great Att cell service."

    "Excellent areas to walk, paved sidewalks and a pond. Playground and pool in the summer. Sand burs in the grass."

    2. J&S RV Ranch

    3 Reviews
    Childress, TX
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 585-7349

    $35 / night

    "I was on a trip from East Texas to Colorado and back in my Overland Ford Maverick and needed one last camping spot to carry me over on the trip back to East Texas and found this little gem of a spot!"

    3. Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Quanah, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 674-2477

    "Laundry and bathrooms near a small swimming pool. Wait until you see inside the old Cotton gin. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Small store with cats, dogs and great conversation."

    "It was 105 degrees F and this campground was an oasis in the west Texas desert. A little green grass in the campground and some shade trees too, along with a pool. 

    I arrived after closing."

    4. Copper Breaks State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Quanah, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 839-4331

    $12 - $20 / night

    "Copper Breaks is a beautiful, wild place perfectly managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. A light touch all around with simple, compact campgrounds to keep a small footprint on the terrain."

    "We took advantage of the trails and did a 7 mile hike on the moderate level.  Low level military jets occasional during the day was the only faint noise, but it's ok … they are always welcomed! "

    5. Honey Flat Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    40 Reviews
    Quitaque, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (806) 455-1492

    $17 - $22 / night

    "Caprock Canyons not only looks like it fell out of a John Wayne classic but is also home to the Texas State Bison Herd!"

    "it

    • Bison roam free and they are bigger than you
    • Horse flies are everywhere and according to my wife they do like gray leggings
    • Watch out for critters, large and small
    • Watch where you step"

    6. Memphis City Park

    1 Review
    Estelline, TX
    25 miles

    7. Back Forty RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Quanah, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 839-8874

    $38 - $99 / night

    "There is no shade (typical of the whole region), but a great dog park and great service."

    8. Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    12 Reviews
    Quitaque, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (806) 455-1492

    $14 / night

    "The park has a free roaming bison herd (ancestral to the original bison that once roamed Texas in the 1800's) and a large prairie dog colony. They have hiking trails for all levels."

    "Caprock Canyons is as good as it gets for equestrian sites in Texas. Stay away from summer temps, but go in late fall or early spring and plan to stay awhile."

    9. South Prong Primitive Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    13 Reviews
    Quitaque, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (806) 455-1492

    $12 / night

    "I highly recommend hiking the Upper South Prong trail to the Fern Cave and then returning via the Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail."

    "Our first night encounter was hearing what may have been a mountain lion and purred what seemed to be right next to our tent."

    10. North Prong Primitive Campsite Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    9 Reviews
    Quitaque, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (806) 455-1492

    "This is my favorite place to camp in Texas, second only to BiBe (though I haven’t been to Palo Duro yet). A truly beautiful site."

    "You also camp with bisons and prairie dogs."

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  • Alexandra
    Jul. 15, 2021

    North Prong Primitive Campsite Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Amazing site

    This is my favorite place to camp in Texas, second only to BiBe (though I haven’t been to Palo Duro yet). A truly beautiful site. We hiked out at 11pm and the moon was so bright we almost didn’t need headlamps. Lots of bison poop, and lots of coyote howling. The sites were pretty spread out, and the central area had a decent pit toilet. Completely surrounded by red rocks - loved it. Close access to some of the park’s major trails, and an easy hike out to the site.

  • Cheryl D.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Back Forty RV Park

    Great Overnight Stop!

    This is an excellent overnight type campground in Quanah, TX! It has pull-through gravel sites with full hookups and great internet service for an excellent price! ($30 per night). There is no shade (typical of the whole region), but a great dog park and great service. The owner left us excellent instructions for after-hour arrival and even included a great magnet to remember them for next time we are headed through the area.

  • b
    Jun. 10, 2021

    Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park

    Best TX Park By Far

    This park and it’s owners are amazing! Lush, open and inviting. Large spots with picnic tables for big rigs. Laundry and bathrooms near a small swimming pool. Wait until you see inside the old Cotton gin. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Small store with cats, dogs and great conversation. Worth staying as many nights as you can! The train goes by and whistles several times during the night, like a country lullaby.

  • James S.
    Oct. 11, 2016

    Honey Flat Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Beautiful vistas and skies

    I took my daughters out since we had a four day weekend. It took a little over 4 hours to reach. Check-in was easy since they assign you to a spot before you get there. We were placed in Lake Theo. The first complaint is you don't park anywhere near your site. You have to cart your gear about 1000 feet. I didn't see anything on the website about this. Next, we were placed in spot 9. This is possibly the worst spot they have. It is a very narrow space right on the trail to the toilet. Given these two things, we had people walking right by our heads while we tried to get to sleep. Finally, there are no dumpsters anywhere near the sight.

    On the plus side, the views are amazing as is the history. We had a lot of fun exploring the canyon and dry creeks. We did see a bison roaming around and the night sky was spectacular. We wanted to see the bats, but it's a five mile hike surrounded by private land. The closest town with anything resembling civilization is Childress, so make sure you stock up there before heading in.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2019

    South Prong Primitive Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Caprock Canyon South Prong primitive camping area + Bison + Red Rock

    Caprock Canyon South Prong primitive camping area

    The Caprock Canyon South Prong primitive camping site is about a 1 mile hike from the South Prong Tent camping area and the trailhead.

    You’ll hike up and down some ravines and up a hill to reach it. If you’re able to camp at this site you’ll be rewarded with great views of the mountains and the valley. The red rock formations in this park are amazing.

    I highly recommend hiking the Upper South Prong trail to the Fern Cave and then returning via the Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail.

    Other highlights at this park include watching the prairie dogs and bison roam freely on the plains.

    The only downside for this park is that to see some of the attractions you might need to drive because they are located far apart. The bison tend to gather on the open plains. The prairie dogs are located near the Honey Flat campground. Both of these attractions are far from the South Prong Camping Area. 

    This park is located in the panhandle of Texas so it’s likely that you will have to drive a long distance to reach this park. if you would like to breakup the drive consider stopping over in Abilene to grab a bite to eat, see the worlds largest buffalo skull, or see the worlds largest paper airplane.

  • Jenny S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Wonderful experience in Texas' 'Wild West'

    The park has a free roaming bison herd (ancestral to the original bison that once roamed Texas in the 1800's) and a large prairie dog colony. They have hiking trails for all levels. Campsites are not stacked on top of one another, so there's a bit of privacy. Lots of different camping areas depending if you want to tent, backpack or RV. The scenery is different than we'd experienced prior, but it's a breathtaking beauty. Our girls, 5 and 7, begged to have a few extra days at the park. We cannot wait to get back in the fall to do more hiking! Also, we took a day trip on the Texas Plains Trail up to Amarillo, to Cadillac Ranch and ended up at Palo Duro State Park for their TEXAS! show. It was a big day, but a great way to see more of the region.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 20, 2023

    Memphis City Park

    Overnight Stay

    This was an overnight stay for our trip from home in East Texas to Utah.
    Hookups are 30 or 50 amp. There is water at each site but it was off for season.
    Pay at the police station. There is a Dropbox with envelopes. $15 a night.
    Location was fine for our 35 foot 5th wheel. We were disappointed by the amount of trash around the area. Also was a homeless person staying in a tent The person let his dog roam and almost got into fights with our German Shepherd.
    If not for the trash and homeless person this could be a good cheap overnight.

  • ShaneB
    Jan. 3, 2021

    Copper Breaks State Park Campground

    Home sweet home....

    The Rolling Plains has been home to my family for a long long time and it’s always wonderful to be back. Copper Breaks is a beautiful, wild place perfectly managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. A light touch all around with simple, compact campgrounds to keep a small footprint on the terrain. This is a place where campsites are best used to live out of... not in.

    TPW has done a great job keeping light to a minimum. If you don’t like the dark or need a bunch of exterior lights on your camper, please choose another site. There are no street lamps, no canopy lights and thankfully most campers respect the dark here and keep the blinds pulled and exterior lights off. Still... bring your red flashlights and take a hike to see the best views.

    The trails are great day or night. Winter or summer. Use your feet, horse or your MTB to explore the backcountry and there is even primitive camping on some of the trials. Beware of snakes and although they are very rare, I would keep your little ones in sight as cats are very very occasionally seen in the Rolling Plains.

    The little museum is great and I don’t just say that because my great grandfather’s photo hangs there.

    The tent sites are decently spaced and occupy the low areas to serve as wind blocks. The Comanche RV site sits up on a ridge with a greater than 180 degree view of the night sky.

    This brings us to why you should really be here. Though the trails are beautiful and the terrain rough and untamed... it’s the skies that draw people here. With the Comanche Springs observatory just around the corner and the dark sky designation... the views here in the after hours are simply astounding. Stars, planets, satellites and shooting stars galore. Set your calendar for the next new moon and head out west for a show you won’t forget.

  • T
    Jun. 15, 2018

    Honey Flat Camping Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Go immediately if you love Texas

    Caprock Canyons not only looks like it fell out of a John Wayne classic but is also home to the Texas State Bison Herd! The Bison roam free throughout the park so keep an eye out for them when you’re exploring. There are also prairie dogs everywhere! Enjoy them! They’re funny and cool. You can hike around or into the canyon and both are AWESOME! The sites were good sizes and most had shade in the RV loop. One of the cleanest bathrooms I’ve used in a state park was here as well! There is plenty of history within the park as well as ranger programs and wildlife. Seriously worth the drIve!

Guide to Childress

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Childress, Texas, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park

  • At Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park, pets are welcome, making it a great stop for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features spacious sites and amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With a friendly atmosphere and easy access to local attractions, it’s a perfect base for exploring the area with your four-legged companion.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at J&S RV Ranch

  • J&S RV Ranch offers full hookups and a welcoming environment for pets, making it an ideal choice for overnight stays.
  • The campground is known for its friendly management, ensuring that both you and your dog feel right at home.
  • With easy access for big rigs and a peaceful setting, it’s a great spot for a relaxing getaway with your pet.

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