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Cedar Hill State Park Campground accepts pets with water-front campsite options located on Joe Pool Lake, approximately 10 miles from Duncanville. The campground offers over 300 wooded modern sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits where campers can bring their dogs. Nearby Loyd Park in Grand Prairie features pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, yurts, and glamping options with full amenities. Both parks maintain pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, with some reviewers noting the presence of wildlife including rabbits, roadrunners, and deer that pets should be kept away from. The Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday and Treetops RV Resort also welcome pets in their cabin accommodations, providing additional options for travelers seeking pet-friendly lodging. Several campground sites have experienced issues with fire ants that pet owners should be aware of.
The DORBA Trail at Cedar Hill offers excellent mountain biking opportunities where leashed dogs can accompany their owners on outdoor adventures. The park features multiple swimming areas and lake access where pets can cool off during hot summer months, though the lake bottom is described as muddy. Most campgrounds in the area provide clean shower facilities and restrooms near pet-friendly campsites. During peak summer seasons, early arrival is recommended as the most desirable pet-friendly sites fill quickly, with lines forming when the office opens at 6 AM. Supplies for pets are easily accessible with shopping centers located within minutes of most campgrounds. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can reach extreme highs, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for camping with dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Duncanville (132)
1. Loyd Park
"The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."
"Larger rigs are more accomdated next to the lake. But call ahead to see which sites have 50 amp, you'll need it I summer time. Beach is great."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
2. Treetops RV Resort
"We were by the dog park but only experienced bad smell once. The staff was nice, friendly and helped us back in as we are still newbies."
"Located in Arlington smack dab in between D/FW. Just down the road from the Cowboys Stadium (if that is your thing LOL). 25 minutes to downtown Dallas and 20 to Fort Worth."
3. Northside RV Resort
"Dog park. Play ground. Wifi. Cable. Lake."
"Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $60 / night
4. Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday
"Dog park is nice, staff is friendly. We’ll definitely be staying here in the future!"
"Came here for a couple weeks till I can get into a location for long term. Very friendly people and felt very safe and secure in the park"
5. Traders Village RV Park
"The park is split into two sections; the side we are in is next to an airfield and the other side is by a small dog run (next time, I'll request this section bc I'm traveling with my dogs)."
6. Dallas Hi Ho RV Park
7. Traders Village
"This location has all your needs for as long of a stay you ever need. Propane refill station, fuel station, a store, hair shop, laundry mat, showers and restrooms."
8. North Texas Jellystone
"Site was pull through but pretty tight and close to neighbor. Probably worth paying for premium. Nice large dog park and clean restrooms/bathhouse."
"There are tons of activities, games, crafts, pools, petting zoo, water park, and more. We love it here. We will come again soon!"
9. Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
"Location: The location is tucked away in the small lakeside town of Hickory Creek...which is surrounded by Denton to the north and Lewisville/Dallas to the south."
"I like this COE campground because conveniently located near where I live, and if I’m lucky I can snag a site with trees and lake access."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $30 / night
10. The Range Vintage Trailer Resort
"Sarah and Paul have curated a great Texas countryside campground with private well spaced sites and great amenities. Need high speed Internet for work- got it."
"I stayed in spot #19, which gives you visibility to all the amenities around. The place is peaceful, I enjoyed walking my gsd around the property and checking out all the airstream rentals."
Check Availabilityfrom $98 / night
Drive Time
- 16 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 5 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 21 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 30 min from Tyler, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Duncanville, TX
551 Reviews of 132 Duncanville Campgrounds
Nicholas A.
GuideRocky Creek Park
Nice park with water, electric hookups, and showers. Located right on the water. Spots are plenty large enough for multiple cars and there are two hiking trails. Solid spot for RVs and vans that want a beautiful lake view.
Michelle C.TravelerThe Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Disappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
Michelle
ScoutSuper Park RV
Surprise
O boy o boy will you be in for a surprise at this supposedly resort style RV PARK. No trees, no covered sites, no pool or hot tub, bathrooms are covered with bugs. Office is never opened. New management sucks and get ready to sign your life away on long term contracts
- MichelleScout
Super Park RV
Where do I start
False advertisement. Owners are not accommodating. Pool and hot tub (not a heated hot tub at all) haven’t been opened since we got here. Absolutely nothing “resort” about a residential pool with no heat in a hot tub that hasn’t opened).
Owners changed rules (require a 12-month lease that is very in depth and doesn’t pertaining to living in a RV park but more like leasing a house or apartment), pricing and everything else in a matter of 2- month. They are so bad; our property manager resigned after only 3- months here. Google reviews are all fake reviews. No trees, no covered sites, no guest/overflow parking. Dumpsters are always overflowing and owners have no one on property during the hours they have listed as their “open” hours. Photoshopped pictures on their website, I would stay clear of this place.
- TTheresa M.Scout
Oak Park Campground
Nice and quite today
Sites are nice. Not too close to each other. Lots of mature trees. Very quiet today…. We’re getting a bunch of rainfall. It’s only the 2nd time we’ve camped in our new trailer and we were thinking of canceling but decided might as well check it out.
When we arrived this morning we saw about 6 white tail deer.Down side… don’t trust the direction on Apple Maps. We were sent down the wrong road and was almost stuck in the mud. Also bathrooms are a little rough… toilets do flush always a good thing.
- WWendy J.Scout
Hickory Creek COE Campground
Great place!
We had a great time here. Lots of shade, privacy and great view of lake
David B.GuideIsle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Beautiful and quiet. Widely spaced sites in loops, but challenging to back in.
Folks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
John C.ScoutEast Fork Park Campground
Great spot on the lake
This is a great campground. Power was good, att service is good and the grounds are very clean. The only downside is no full hookups and the dump station is outside of the gate which they lock at 10pm and don't open again until 10am. So no getting back in while locked and you can't dump except when there are lines.
Guide to Duncanville
Cedar Hill State Park and surrounding campgrounds offer diverse camping options within 10 miles of Duncanville, Texas. Located in the Cross Timbers ecological region where the eastern woodlands transition to prairies, the area features limestone escarpments and rolling terrain with elevations ranging from 500-800 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
What to do
Mountain biking on varied terrain: At Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake, cyclists can access multiple trail difficulty levels. "The bike trails were pretty short. Plenty of ducks to feed, but they were not interested or just didn't like the boat," notes Monica C. The paths range from beginner-friendly flat sections to more challenging routes with small hills.
Wildlife observation opportunities: Wildlife viewing is abundant at Treetops RV Resort, where the wooded setting attracts diverse species. "The trees are beautiful and add great shade. Most of spaces are pull through and very easy to setup at," reports Jessica F., who visited with her family. Birdwatchers should bring binoculars for spotting local and migratory birds.
Waterfront activities: Multiple lakefront campgrounds allow fishing and water access. "We had a great time at site 39 which was right off the water with a fun view (at night) of the lake Lewisville bridge," Joshua M. shares about his family's experience. Many sites permit shore fishing without requiring a boat.
What campers like
Secluded camping despite urban proximity: Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Loyd Park despite being close to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. "Five Star Park located just minutes from Dallas Fort Worth. The Park is extremely clean. Campsites are all level and great for the Big Rigs," according to Debbie T. Sites are spaced far enough apart to provide privacy even during busy weekends.
Well-maintained facilities: Clean restrooms and showers make extended stays comfortable. "Very clean and picturesque park, would come back for sure," writes Shawn E. about Cedar Hill State Park Campground. The park undergoes regular maintenance to ensure facilities remain in good condition.
Loop camping design: Several parks utilize small loops that minimize traffic near individual campsites. "The park is designed with small loops for 15-20 camp sites in each loop. Very little traffic right by the individual spots. Easy in and out of park," explains Michael C. This design creates quieter camping environments compared to straight-line campsite arrangements.
What you should know
Site elevation and water drainage: Heavy rains can affect certain campsites. "Our only complaint on this site is when it rains, water pours into site and erodes area quickly and will fill your mat etc with orange clay," notes TJ & Laura S. about site 190 at Loyd Park. Request higher elevation sites during rainy seasons.
Insect management: Fire ants appear in multiple campground reviews. "Nice lake but there were fire ants and chiggers all over our campsite!" warns Jill C. Bring appropriate insect repellent and consider raised seating to avoid ground contact during peak insect seasons.
Reservation timing strategies: Peak periods require advance planning. "During peak summer seasons, early arrival is recommended as most desirable sites fill quickly," confirms park management at Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday. Holiday weekends often book 2-3 months in advance.
Tips for camping with families
Water-based recreation options: Multiple swimming areas cater to different age groups. "We spent three days there swimming and hiking around. Great times!" shares Myc C. about his family's experience at Loyd Park. Many waterfront sites have gradual entry points suitable for younger children.
Organized activities calendar: Family-focused campgrounds offer scheduled events. "We hopped over for a one night trip and had a blast! Our 5 & 4 year old boys loved running around, throwing rocks in the lake, and the park host dropped by and gave them a frisbee to play with!" recounts Joshua M. about Hickory Creek. Check activity schedules upon arrival.
Playground accessibility: Consider proximity to play areas when selecting sites with children. "Very nice park with a variety of campsites. Shaded areas available. Very clean," Karen B. notes about Cedar Hill State Park. Sites nearest playgrounds book quickly during school breaks.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds feature sloping sites that require additional equipment. "We were surprised to find a very sloping site with the cement bumpers missing rebar and very unsafe," reports Caroline D. about Cedar Hill State Park. Bring leveling blocks even at parks that advertise level sites.
Power supply reliability: During extreme heat, power demands can strain electrical systems. "The electric was recently upgraded after the flooding this year. So there's 50 amp available now too," Susan L. mentions regarding Hickory Creek. RVers running air conditioning units should verify amperage availability before arrival.
Water connection pressure variations: Water pressure fluctuates between campgrounds and even within loops. "Water pressure was good and there was lots of shade and ample privacy between sites in this section," notes Susan L. about Hickory Creek. Consider using a pressure regulator, especially in dog friendly campgrounds near Duncanville where water systems may be older.
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