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Dog-Friendly Camping near Franklin, TX
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Limestone Lake Park provides free camping for pet owners in a pristine lakeside setting near Franklin, Texas. The pet-friendly public use area features multiple campsites with picnic tables and toilets, accommodating both tent and RV camping without hookups. Dogs must remain on leash throughout the park, including when accessing the shoreline for swimming or during hikes around the lake perimeter. Hidden Creek RV Resort and Lake Bryan Campground also welcome pets with full hookup sites and cabin options. Recent visitors note the park's spacious lakeside spots offer incredible views while providing plenty of room for dogs to explore the shoreline without disturbing other campers.
Dogs enjoy multiple trails around Limestone Lake for exercise, with easy access to water for swimming and cooling off during hot Texas months. Pet owners should pack adequate water supplies and check for foxtails or burrs after walks, particularly during summer when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F. Several campgrounds in the region enforce quiet hours beginning at 10 PM to prevent excessive barking disturbances. Lake Bryan's walking and running trails provide excellent morning exercise options for dogs, with well-marked paths spanning approximately 20 miles through wooded areas. Hardy's Resort RV Park offers full hookup sites with nearby pet supply stores in Bryan and College Station, approximately 25 minutes south of Franklin, where emergency veterinary services are also available.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Franklin (47)
1. Paradise Acres
Check Availabilityfrom $5 - $20 / night
2. Route 6 RV Park
"This park is right of the highway and still very quiet. Clean park nice shower and laundry facility."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
3. Hidden Creek RV Resort
"I have been staying at Hidden Creek RV in Bryan, Texas, during football season for numerous years, and it is always a great experience."
"Woods with trails allow for walking, with or without the dogs. You won't be disappointed staying here- highly recommend."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $57 - $79 / night
4. Limestone Lake Park
"The drive to the location is very rural once you exit 45. Many nice folks in the community here were waving at me when I drove by."
"It is called Limestone Lake Park. The road to the pin is gated. No worries though on the other side of the road is an awesome camping area. It looks way too fancy to be free camping but it is."
5. Lake Bryan Campground
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $50 / night
6. Revviel RV Park
"This is not the closest park but it’s still within a short driving distance. There are no close by restaurants that I’ve noticed."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
7. Hardy's Resort RV Park
"Place was booked solid, but there was still plenty of room to move around, even with the slide outs out on everyone's RV."
Check Availabilityfrom $52 - $67 / night
8. Timber Ridge RV Park
9. Hilltop Lakes Indian Wood Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $50 / night
10. Karstens RV Resort
Drive Time
- 35 min from College Station, TX
- 1 hr 5 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 24 min from Killeen, TX
- 1 hr 38 min from Austin, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Franklin, TX
102 Reviews of 47 Franklin Campgrounds
- KKurt M.
TravelerFort Parker State Park Campground
Long Weekend Trip to Fort Parker State Park, Texas
Had a great time at Fort Parker State Park. The campground was quiet and well maintained. Our site was level, had great shade, and had both 30 amp service and water but no septic. There was a dump station between the campground and the ranger station. The staff was friendly and informative. The bathroom and shower facilities were clean. There were very few biting insects to contend with. Trails were in good condition and the kayak rental was easy. The number of birds on the Navasota River trail was truly astounding. Be careful if the wind is supposed to pick up during the time you intend to paddle if renting from the day use area next to the campground. The lake is very shallow in some areas and can get quite choppy. If you only want to paddle the river, there is a kayak ATM about a quarter mile from the spot where the river runs into the lake and you can get there by vehicle or trail. We had a nice stay despite the heat. Definitely worth a visit.
- Al J.
ScoutHidden Creek RV Resort
Excellent facilities and Staff
I have been staying at Hidden Creek RV in Bryan, Texas, during football season for numerous years, and it is always a great experience. The staff is consistently friendly, and the park is equipped with all the amenities you could need. I love how clean the grounds are and that there is plenty of room to walk the dogs. The location is perfect for an easy drive around the College Station and Bryan area. Additionally, they stay in constant communication prior to arrival, making the entire process seamless. Highly recommended!
Carla S.TravelerRoute 6 RV Park
On the way to California
Needed to stop for the night. This park is right of the highway and still very quiet. Clean park nice shower and laundry facility.
- MMary C.Traveler
Buffalo Picnic Area
Overnight Stop
Good place to pull in over a overnight stay. Nothing fancy.
- BBrian K.
RangerFort Parker State Park Campground
Nice little camp
Stayed here for a quick one night and it was very nice. Bathrooms could use some maintenance but doable. Swimming area was nice
- SSuper M.Scout
Lake Limestone Campground and Marina
Great stay!
Great place to stay, great staff, great food, great atmosphere, great fishing just about as good as you can get honestly I’ll be staying here over and over and over again!!!
- VVirginia E.Traveler
Tradinghouse Lake Park Camping
Quiet and free
I stayed one night and felt safe. There are vault toilets, but not close to where I camped, so it’s probably best to be self contained. There are covered picnic tables and trash cans at each site.
- KKim T.Traveler
Lake Bryan Campground
NO SHOWERS!!
Had booked 8 days to visit with a friend and meet up with my daughter. What a nightmare!! I had called ahead of time to see if they had showers, as I did not see one on the map. The person that answered and assured me that they had showers. I have a self contained, but it was an extra $15/night for water in addition to electric. Anyways, they ONLY have one outside 'rinsing' shower, at the restaurant... There was about 1000 people there, the day I arrived. It was opening day, and it is a college town. The issue is that there was no patrol of the grounds and things were pretty wild. The management even admitted that "we were taken by surprise"... well, from all the people I talked to, this is the norm for opening weekend. People were parked in the camping area and it made it difficult to get into my site. The bathrooms were DISGUSTING! I only ended up staying 4 days and the bathrooms STILL had dirty toilet paper littering them... same paper... I complained about them. I saw what appeared to be the manager go check out the bathrooms, then the park host; not long after I lodged my complaint.. but 3 more days, and the bathrooms had not been touched. The garbage had not been emptied... people there with dogs not on leashes, pooping and not being cleaned up. They have no-one patrolling the grounds. Quiet time is from 10pm-6am but the restaurant had a VERY loud band playing until midnight... so much for rules and quiet time! The ONLY good thing is that they did allow me to check out and refund my money without having a cancellation fee.
If you are looking for clean, family friendly and quiet,,, this is NOT the place to go.
Guide to Franklin
Limestone Lake Park campsites accept pets with no fees at their primitive lakefront spots. Paradise Acres and Hidden Creek RV Resort also welcome dogs, with Hidden Creek providing water hookups and full electric service for RV campers with pets. Lake Bryan Campground features both cabin and tent options where pets are allowed, though some visitors note occasional noise from nearby traffic. Well-maintained facilities at most of these campgrounds include toilets and trash collection, with many offering fire rings for evening campfires. Sites at Limestone Lake are spacious and secluded with shelters, grills and excellent fishing access according to multiple campers.
Hardy's Resort RV Park accommodates pets alongside its two ponds and outdoor recreation areas. Dogs must remain leashed at all campgrounds, with walking paths available for pet exercise at several locations. The miniature chess set and gazebo at Hardy's provide unique gathering spaces for campers with pets. Limestone Lake Park's primitive camping offers free options for budget-conscious travelers with dogs, while Hidden Creek provides full-service amenities including showers and laundry facilities for longer stays. Daily trash collection at multiple campgrounds helps maintain cleanliness for pet owners. Nearby trails offer hiking opportunities, though limited shade at some locations requires consideration during hot Texas summers. The Bryan area features veterinary services and an HEB grocery store within a short drive for pet supplies and food.
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