Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Colorado City, TX

Lake Colorado City State Park Campground accommodates pets at its campsites with covered picnic tables and water hookups. The park offers tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and pet-friendly cabins for overnight stays. Lone Wolf Creek RV Village and MS G's RV Park also welcome pets with full hookup sites. Campers should be aware that stickers and goatheads are prevalent throughout the area, potentially causing discomfort for dogs' paws. Several reviewers noted their dogs couldn't walk comfortably without getting poked by stickers, particularly at Lake Colorado City State Park. Love's RV Stop in nearby Sweetwater features a dedicated dog park with separate areas for small and large breed dogs.

Campers with pets should bring protective dog boots to navigate the sticker-filled terrain safely. The landscape consists primarily of mesquite country with limited shade trees, so pets need protection from the heat during summer months. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash policies, though specific rules vary by location. Bar J Hitching Post RV provides convenient overnight accommodations for travelers with pets, located near highway access points. The region's campgrounds typically maintain quiet environments despite occasional highway noise, making them suitable for pets sensitive to loud surroundings. Wildlife including ground squirrels and rabbits are common throughout the area, providing interesting viewing for both campers and their pets.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Colorado City, Texas (24)

    1. Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 728-3931

    $15 - $60 / night

    "Stopped here on the way of our Texas from Austin. There are not many options so we took a risk and drove here. It was really hot in June but cooled down nicely a little before sunset."

    "Lots of stickers for your dogs & shoes tho- its pretty quiet. Only a short hiking trail. Covered picnic tables. Nice sunrises & sets."

    2. MS G's RV Park, LLC

    5 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 235-6119

    "The site was not too close to neighbors, but did not have a table.  The park was mostly dirt with many nice trees typical of this region."

    "The park was not too far off the highway, so traffic noise was prevalent, but after dark it wasn't bad. The owner/host personally helped us to our site and assisted with hook-ups."

    3. Ruddick City Park

    3 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    1 mile
    Website

    "The area by the lid building n trail states no camping otherwise no signage.

    NO services so if you stay please leave no trace.

    Quiet area with minimal noise."

    4. Lone Wolf Creek RV Village

    2 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (325) 728-9310

    "Easy on-off at exit 217. Thanks for the books and suggestion of hike to nearby pond Richard. Also convenient Sunoco with lot of space for gas and diesel big rigs."

    5. Love's RV Stop-Sweetwater TX 475

    4 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    25 miles
    Website

    $35 - $499 / night

    "Dog park with separate areas for small and large breed dogs. Full hook up w/ 50 amp and well spaced out sites."

    "The Love's RV Stop was clean with long drive paths and enough space."

    6. Bar J Hitching Post RV

    4 Reviews
    Colorado City, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 236-3889

    "It is located right off of I-20 and next to a Love’s Travel Stop – there is a lot of road noise and trucking activity, but no bother."

    "Great overnight stop if you are needing full hook-ups although it is loud due to its proximity to the freeway and Love’s Truck Stop."

    7. White Island Park

    1 Review
    Snyder, TX
    22 miles
    +1 (432) 267-6341

    8. Rolling Plains RV Park

    1 Review
    Colorado City, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 235-8114

    "Economy Spots, cramped but conveniently located off highway with weekly and monthly all inclusive rates."

    9. Moss Creek Lake

    2 Reviews
    Big Spring, TX
    29 miles
    Website

    "OHV area is located on the top of the hill. A lot of trails to ride. Views are great. Not many people there during the week."

    10. Royal Community and RV Park

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    Snyder, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 573-1711

    $28 - $36 / night

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  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Love's RV Stop-Sweetwater TX 475

    Clean, gated, good grass, dog park

    Honestly this place is way better than i anticipated. Gated, clean, several of the sites have a covered veranda over the private picnic tables. Dog park with separate areas for small and large breed dogs. Full hook up w/ 50 amp and well spaced out sites. The grass is nice too (a lot of places are mainly weeds and stickers/thorns that my dog doesn’t want walk in). $52 for one night so a bit pricey for us to stay longer than a couple days but definitely a good place to stop that i feel is clean and safe. Others complained of hearing a train but we were there in the summer and with our a/c on i can’t hear any exterior noises

  • Cathy G.
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Lone Wolf Creek RV Village

    Stickers galore!

    The facilities were clean and the manager was nice but the cleanliness of the pool left a lot to be desired. Beware if you have pets because there's stickers everywhere. Smoke detector in the ladies restroom went off the entire time we were there. But that's just about it. Quiet except for the freeway, very busy place but very respectful folks.

  • Chris H.
    Nov. 23, 2021

    Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    Nope nope nope

    I hate to dog on a Texas state park, but this one was rough. In all honesty, we left and didn’t even stay a night once we got to our site. When we were driving in we noticed it was pretty flat and not a lot of trees, which is normal for this part of Texas. When we got to the check-in station there was a sign that said there was toxic sludge in the lake and to not go near it, and when we got to our site it was pretty much an open field covered in stickers with a metal swing set in the middle. My 9 and 7 year old voted to just muscle through another 4 hours of driving and just go home instead of staying the night there. Maybe it was just bad timing, but I’m not sure I’ll go back.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 26, 2025

    Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    Finally found some solitude

    The park was at about 10% occupancy so when I got there one dog chained to a trailer without a tow vehicle in sight, apparently left there alone, was barking at me for a brief while. Hey jerks, don't do that to your dog or your neighbors. Mostly it was very quiet with only a couple quiet neighbors over the weekend. I was there for five nights with a great view of the lake and the power plant. The office was not man when I got there so I did not have that little slip of paper to tape to my window like at most Texas State parks. Not a problem.

  • A
    Nov. 13, 2021

    Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    The park is nice and clean. Very quiet, it is November and cold for Texas. 50amp service and water only. WiFi is present but currently no internet. Spots aren’t quite level but close enough for an easy setup. Fire rings, and covered picnic tables at each spot. Plenty of space for activities for kids/dogs.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2025

    Hat Creek RV Park

    Good if you're passing through

    Super bare bones RV park, just a dirt lot with rows of RV spots. It’s right next to an oil facility so there are a lot of workers that stay in this park. We stayed here because we needed showers and laundry and the price with Passport America was good atv$17.50. Even the full price of 35 is decent. We got FHU and a pull through site in the overnight area way in the back. 

    There’s a little playground here, nice showers, and a nice laundry facility. I liked that the laundry had dedicated animal bedding/ oil rig machines so we could wash our dog bedding guilt free. Machines are coin operated, you can get quarters in the office. The office has a nice little store as well, with snacks and beer and basic supplies. There’s free wifi as well. 

    Definitely not a fabulous place to come for fun, but if you’re racing through Texas like we were and need a place to stop for the night this is a great place for it. It’s nice and quiet because everyone is here just to work, it seems. There were many bees and flies clamoring to get into the RV when we stayed here in early December. Good cell reception for attv& verizon. Our poor dogs’ paws were covered in goat heads- we will be buying some dog boots!

  • S
    Mar. 4, 2023

    Clinton Fox

    Nice overnight stay

    No frills. Clean bathrooms and laundry. 60 channel cable. Did not try wifi. AT&T very good. Verizon mediocre. Loves and another convenience store within walking distance. Big dog run. Vending machine for ice on-site. Looks like beer and wine sales coming as well as a work out room. Owners appear to be making upgrades

  • Patricia R.
    Mar. 27, 2023

    Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    Stickers & Cactus everywhere

    The lake is down. The best place to see the lake from this State Park is at the very end by the boat launch area with picnic area. Day use. If choosing an RV spot you won't really see hardly any of the lake but a peek view. 

    It's still okay but nature is starting to take over and it appears that the state has no money for this park. Maybe others but not for this park.

    Bird watching is cool. Ground squirrels and rabbits too. I don't know how they don't get stickers in their paws. Our poor dogs couldn't walk anywhere without getting poked and stuck.

    Hardly any spaces have anyone in them. So sad that it's being overlooked in so many ways. 😪

  • T
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Lake Colorado City State Park Campground

    Quiet respite

    Stopped here on the way of our Texas from Austin. There are not many options so we took a risk and drove here. It was really hot in June but cooled down nicely a little before sunset. Small trees and shrubs for shade. Covered picnic tables at each site. Lots of rabbits running around so that was fun. We did not go to the lake. Bathrooms were not great. Overall happy with this quiet stop and the scenery was nice.


Guide to Colorado City

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Colorado City, Texas, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Colorado City

Tips for camping with dogs near Colorado City

  • Bring plenty of water and a portable bowl to keep your pet hydrated, especially at MS G's RV Park, LLC, where drinking water is available.
  • Ensure your dog is comfortable with the environment by bringing familiar items like their bed or favorite toys, which can help them settle in at Bar J Hitching Post RV.
  • Keep an eye out for stickers and thorns, especially at Lone Wolf Creek RV Village, as these can be a nuisance for pets.

Dog owners appreciate the spacious and clean facilities

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