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Shady Creek RV Park and The Retreat at Shady Creek welcome pets at their spacious sites in the Little Elm area. Both parks provide full hookups for RVs with level gravel sites and maintained grassy areas for walking dogs. Breed restrictions may apply at some campgrounds, as one reviewer noted being denied accommodation for their Great Dane at Destiny Dallas RV Resort due to insurance policies. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on dog-friendly camping near Little Elm, Texas. Willow Grove Park offers water and electric hookups with no sewer connection, featuring lakeside camping with scenic water views and ample space between sites. Hickory Creek on Lewisville Lake provides pet-friendly campsites with bathrooms described as clean, warm, and well-lit by visitors.
Pet owners camping in the Little Elm region should note the varying pet amenities between parks. Willow Grove Park's lakeside location offers opportunities for dogs to enjoy water activities, though swimming access may be limited in certain areas. The RV parks maintain clean grounds with designated pet walking areas, but campers should bring their own waste bags and supplies. Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch campgrounds accommodate pets at their sites while providing access to surrounding trails and lakeshores. The large sites at Willow Grove provide plenty of room for pets to relax at camp, though some visitors mention the park's open access policy results in frequent traffic through camping areas even after official closing hours.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Little Elm (155)
1. 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."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 - $30 / night
2. Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
"It’s close to my home but makes me feel like I’m camping far away from home. Lots of trees, many spots right on the water, great kayak launch, has hiking trails and decent distance between sites."
"Nice RV sites, close to the water. Campground close to town but away from the noise. Nice boat ramp/dock and day use areas too. Recently renovated bathrooms. Staff friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $35 / night
3. Willow Grove Park
"The walk-in to P07 was quite lengthy, but P11 had parking spots right next to camp."
"The lake was warm and there was a little "beach" for swimming- I would recommend water shoes and floaties! There are picnic tables and benches all over and tons of parking."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $25 / night
4. Shady Creek RV Park and Storage
"We traveled from West Texas, stayed 4 nights, had rain almost every day. The park is well laid out, small clean well maintained yards."
"CrossFit is walking distance (separate business). The pool is nice. You’re right next to Frisco, Prosper, Littlr Elm, Savannah, and Denton."
Check Availabilityfrom $999 / night
5. Destiny Dallas RV Resort
"Convenient location. Pool, laundry, WiFi, rec room, playground. Shaded RV spots. Very green and well kept. One of the best places we’ve stayed at."
6. Hickory Creek COE Campground
"Park layout and lake access is great. Several sites are water adjacent. Staff is all very friendly and helpful."
"Learn from our mistake or you have a long walk."
7. The Retreat at Shady Creek
"We always choose the fence line back in sites, and they always come with plenty of grass to walk the dogs. The fence backs up to residential, but that doesn't bother us."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $80 / night
8. Sycamore Bend Park
"No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn’t use my RTT but it’s a short walk from where you park. Really nice park right on the lake, but it does get a bit crowded."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
9. Erwin Park
"The only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance"
"Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone."
10. Little Elm Park
"Electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve.... 5 dollars per tent....restrooms and park lights.... stores nearby..... no showers"
Drive Time
- 40 min from Dallas, TX
- 50 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 44 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 1 hr 55 min from Tyler, TX
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Little Elm, TX
584 Reviews of 155 Little Elm Campgrounds
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
- WWayneTraveler
Winstar RV Park
Super easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
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.
- Curtis L.Traveler
Red River Ranch RV Resort
Red River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
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.
- 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!
Guide to Little Elm
Camping areas around Little Elm, Texas cluster primarily along the shores of Lewisville Lake and Ray Roberts Lake, providing accessible outdoor recreation within 30-45 minutes of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The region features relatively flat terrain with elevations around 600 feet and moderate tree cover that creates natural site separation at many campgrounds. Weather patterns include hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F between June-September, making waterfront sites particularly valuable during peak season.
What to do
Waterfront activities: Sycamore Bend Park provides direct lake access for kayaking and paddleboarding. "Really nice park right on the lake... Great for hammocking, kayaking, paddle boarding etc.," notes Hannah F., though she warns "we arrived on a Saturday around noon and took what seemed to be the last spot."
Mountain biking trails: Erwin Park offers approximately 9 miles of maintained trails. James explains they're "straight forward and not super technical. Runners, hikers, walkers go one direction and bikes go the opposite." The trail system is maintained by DORBA (Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association) and can flood easily after rain.
Fishing opportunities: The coves around Johnson Branch at Ray Roberts Lake State Park provide prime fishing spots. Grace B. observed "if you're a fisherman there's easy access to a couple of coves that look like they would be great fishing spots," adding that sites in the Dogwood Canyon area offer a mix of privacy and convenience.
What campers like
Space between sites: Hickory Creek on Lewisville Lake receives consistent praise for site spacing. Reynolds O. describes "a lot of space between sites, well level and paved, family oriented, very quite, beautiful lake and tree sites, lighted power supply post with all the amps available."
Wildlife viewing: The natural settings support diverse wildlife sightings. At Isle du Bois, Kerry C. mentions "you see deer every trip," while at Erwin Park, Riley W. says "the only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance."
Beach areas: Multiple campgrounds feature designated swimming areas. Summer A. described Willow Grove Park's facilities as having "a park with slides and swings. The lake was warm and there was a little 'beach' for swimming- I would recommend water shoes and floaties!"
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most lakeside campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. For Pilot Knoll Park, Courtney B. warns "this isn't a large park and it can be difficult to get a reservation but it is so conveniently located basically in the middle of the Metroplex."
Park security varies: Some campgrounds lack controlled access, affecting security and noise levels. At Willow Grove Park, Reynolds O. mentions "no 5 stars because anybody can access in and out at anytime, that makes it not very quite do to traffic driving around."
Site selection factors: Waterfront sites provide views but often have less privacy. At Hickory Creek, Susan L. explains "sites on the point have few trees and wide open spaces, but the lake view is expansive. In my opinion a few of the best sites are on a little peninsula (sites 91, 92, 93 looked prime) with a little sandy beach and access into a cove of the lake."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. Jessica H. describes Pilot Knoll as having "lots of shade, and many spots are very close to the water. The camping area has lots of shade, and many spots are very close to the water...There is a playground for the kids, and even a Little Free Library."
Wildlife education: The natural area provides opportunities for nature learning. Sarah E. shared her Cub Scouts experience at Johnson Branch, noting "We learned what native plants we can eat!"
Consider primitive vs. developed sites: Choose sites based on your family's comfort level with facilities. At Isle du Bois, Christopher L. advises about the Wild Plum primitive area: "The trail path to the campsites is further than indicated or implied on the website, which isn't a problem if you're packed light, but if you're car camping with heavy equipment you will be surprised how far it is."
Tips from RVers
Dog friendly campgrounds near Little Elm: Most area campgrounds accommodate pets with reasonable restrictions. Christina H. recommends The Retreat at Shady Creek, noting the fence line sites "always come with plenty of grass to walk the dogs" and mentions "the sites are fairly spacious, especially compared to other RV resorts."
Dump station locations: Not all parks offer sewer hookups at sites. Luis at Hickory Creek shares "the sewage hook up is not at the actual site. There are dump stations in different places." Similarly, Mia D. notes about Willow Grove Park that the "dump station is near the middle school outside the park so had to drive our tote 1/4-1/2 mile up the street with a decent amount of traffic."
Winter camping comfort: For off-season camping, Eric R. recommends Isle du Bois, noting "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private." Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round with reduced occupancy during winter months.
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