Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lufkin, TX

Lufkin is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Lufkin is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Texas camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lufkin, Texas (76)

    1. Lufkin KOA Journey

    3 Reviews
    Lufkin, TX
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 238-3721

    "It is located in Lufkin, Texas and has lovely scenery including trees and a pond. This park has everything including large paved pull-through sites with 30/50 amp."

    "This is really now the Lufkin KOA Journey. I'll try to get the name changed for this listing. This RV park is one of the nicest we've seen."

    2. Ford Chapel RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lufkin, TX
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 632-7096

    $35 - $45 / night

    3. Hanks Creek

    10 Reviews
    Zavalla, TX
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (409) 384-5716

    $26 - $150 / night

    "Excellen place t spend quiet time by the lake! Such a beautiful setting in the east Texas Piney Woods! Our site was waterside so I only had to walk 15 feet to fish!"

    "Quiet, even on Memorial Day weekend, with a visible drive through by the Angelina Sheriff's Office on a regular basis. Highly recommended."

    4. Slay Creek

    3 Reviews
    Diboll, TX
    13 miles

    5. Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Kennard, TX
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 655-2299

    $15 - $35 / night

    "East Texas weather is so unpredictable. When we arrived at camp it was nice and sunny, so my friend and I decided to walk our dogs. On our walk we got caught in the middle of a down pour!"

    "Very well-maintained National Forest site just off Texas Highway 7 in the middle of the Davey Crockett National Forest. "

    6. The Good Life RV Park

    1 Review
    Diboll, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 526-2123

    $40 - $50 / night

    7. Alazan Bayou

    1 Review
    Nacogdoches, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 569-8547

    $12 - $42 / night

    "You need a Texas parks Limited use permit. It costs as little as $12 a year. If you want to fish or hunt the price goes up a little."

    9. Fairway RV Park

    1 Review
    Nacogdoches, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 462-9900

    10. Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

    18 Reviews
    Alto, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 655-2299

    "I spent one night over there we enjoy it me and my dog had some breakfast in the morning stay until about 1 PM and then we win unexplored around, and then enjoy some off roads. I be back."

    "We took our kids and set up camp in a spot tucked away from the main dirt road. The camp site was serene and there was a hiking trail nearby. We car camped with two toddlers and they had a blast."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lufkin, TX

301 Reviews of 76 Lufkin Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    May. 26, 2022

    Lufkin KOA Journey

    Beautiful KOA!

    We have never seen such a beautiful and immaculate KOA in our travels! It truly shows pride of ownership by the family that runs it. It is located in Lufkin, Texas and has lovely scenery including trees and a pond. This park has everything including large paved pull-through sites with 30/50 amp. Each site has a grassy area and picnic table. There is a great pool and outdoor park area to play in. Check out this KOA if you are in the Lufkin area. A true gem! 😉👍🏻💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Rainbow's End RV Park

    Great place

    Clean and well-maintained campgrounds. The latrine, showers, and laundry room are maintained and kept very clean. Pets are welcome and must be kept on a leash while outside. The staff are friendly and well-informed.

  • D
    Jan. 9, 2020

    Ford Chapel RV Park

    Very nice manager but.....

    Lufkin, Texas, Take a look at the photos on Google maps. The worst part is the lack of road and site grading and drainage. Utilities are fine. Full hookups, laundry room, 1 shower, good wifi. Roads are mostly dirt. Pads are mostly dirt and ungraded some have gravel. Manager is trying to upgrade but it has a long way to go.Lots of potential here.

  • S
    May. 29, 2022

    Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park and Campground

    Pretty, but not for us.

    My family visited with my mother in law and my sister in law and her family. The managers acted like it was going to be a crazy busy weekend over Memorial Day. There’s 8 RVs here, and even the swimming hole has room for everyone, and then some.

    The site is situated with a spring that opens up to swim in. The water is unnaturally blue, and truly looks dyed. It’s ice cold, though! Back in the woods where the water is running, it’s crystal clear and beautiful. The best part is the deer that will walk right up to you that you can hand feed. The flies are horrendous, and so are the ants. The bathhouse is exceptionally clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed utilizing this feature. Management is different. We’ve been micromanaged to death during our stay. We’ve been asked dozens of time what we’re doing, what are plans are, how long we’re staying etc…. We were even asked to help catch a cat that’s running around with a double eye infection, and possibly a case of mange. We affectionately refer to it as zombie cat. It’s very sweet, just needs some veterinary care.

    Cell phone service here is almost non existent. We have sprint service and have one bar, if we are outside in certain areas. Would not recommend staying here if you work remotely.

    Otherwise, it’s very quiet and peaceful. Very clean. White rock parking areas for pads, full hookups.

  • Angelina F.
    Feb. 18, 2020

    Sandy Creek

    Our favorite home away from home

    This camp ground is very well kept. All of the host and hostess are very friendly. This peaceful piece of tranquility is perfect for not only families and large groups but also for couples. Pet friendly!!! We have been here once a month for the last 5 months just to get away.  The boat ramp and pier are very nice also. There are so many different areas to choose from at this camp ground. We have tried several different spots and area each time. Everyone just as perfect as the last. This is our go-to camp ground.

  • C
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Mission Tejas State Park Campground

    A hidden jewel in deep East Texas

    Ensconced in the deep Piney Woods of Davy Crockett National Forest lies the site of the original Franciscan Mission to the Caddo Indians. The local tribe’s word for friend was tejas (tay-hoss) meaning friend. The camping sites are all situated in the woods scattered among the hills above the Neches River Valley. They do not have sites for extremely large diesel pushers, but 32 foot trailers or RVs fit nicely.

    The location has Texas state park normal accoutrements like fire rings, tables, lantern posts, showers, bathrooms and new front office with interesting rain harvesting equipment to view. Serene and beautiful area with hiking trails of easy to moderate level of difficulty with a historic walk to the site of the original Camino Real also known as the Old San Antonio Road.

    Nearby you have historic markers every 3 miles or so on the current King’s Highway with Caddoan Indian Mounds to visit, sites of early settlers, including the original Rice Family Dog Run Cabin on site. There is a lovely lake for perch and bass fishing and playgrounds for young children.

    It is favorite park of mine to visit and I return every few years.

  • Brian C.
    Mar. 20, 2022

    Lufkin KOA Journey

    Very clean. Not crowded. Looks fairly new. Great staff.

    This is really now the Lufkin KOA Journey. I'll try to get the name changed for this listing. This RV park is one of the nicest we've seen. We arrived here on a Saturday and we plan to leave to go further south the following Saturday. The pads appear to be newly poured concrete. All very level. The hookups are in good working order. This is a very clean RV park.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 6, 2020

    COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park

    Weirdly Spaced FHU Sites

    We camped in Loop A during the week of Thanksgiving 2020 by making reservations 134 days prior to arriving. Very friendly volunteer gate attendants, but not sure when they work the gate as we tried to find them twice in one day and no one around and no info on how to contact/find someone, even tho there are four different campsites marked“attendant”. Overall, very quiet campground the week of Thanksgiving except for the highway noise from Highway 255, which was loud! Nine site FHU loop where sites are crammed together, weirdly and poorly laid out and spaced. No vegetation between sites so no privacy here what-so-ever! We could hear everyone’s conversations, even some that were inside their RV! Back-in site 12 was a tricky challenge to get into due to the terrain. First a dip before a narrow entrance over drainage ditch pipe, then a steep grade which almost had us scrapping the asphalt as we saw evidence of many that had previously. The narrow asphalt parking pad is deteriorating on the utility hook up side leaving a 6-8 inch drop off, so not very forgiving! Most asphalt site pads in this loop are in poor condition. Site 12 was not level side-to-side. Site 12 also has two wooden enclosures(wooden fence) that house utility panel boxes. At first, we thought we had our own outhouse! There is a slight view of the lake from Site 12. Recreation.gov states this site is"full shade", which we disagree. Our concrete picnic table on a concrete pad was fairly close to the parking pad. Our site also included a rotting shelter over the table, a rotting wooden bar-height prep table(aka fish cleaning table), a wooden lantern pole and a metal fire pit with a grilling grate that was one big tripping hazard due to the concrete slab the pit was placed on was broken up and huge hunks of concrete displaced around the metal fire pit. What a mess. Toilet/shower facility just for this campground loop fairly clean, but not serviced every day(during the week). Tent sites are along the lake in Loop A. There is a significant drop-off down to the water’s edge. Evidence of tent campsites that had been washed out/destroyed in recent flooding. Not a good stargazing location due to other close by campers with numerous outdoor lights burning all night! Super friendly squirrels that ate from our hands. No other wildlife sighting during our 4 night stay the week of Thanksgiving. Sam Rayburn Lake is beautiful. Park has a boat ramp and a large ramp parking area. No firewood for sale in this park. A bait shop, Valero fuel station, liquor store and a couple restaurants within a 5-minute drive of the Park entrance. Jasper has a Tractor Supply and a small Walmart. Lufkin has most chain restaurants, Lowes, Super Walmart, etc. Two bars AT&T signal


Guide to Lufkin

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Lufkin, Texas, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry companions. With a variety of campgrounds that welcome pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your pets behind.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

  • At Hanks Creek, you’ll find big rig-friendly sites with electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • Lufkin KOA Journey offers a well-maintained environment with full amenities, including showers and a playground, perfect for families traveling with pets.
  • Ford Chapel RV Park features a friendly atmosphere with clean facilities and a welcoming approach to pets, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Tips for camping with dogs near Lufkin

  • Always bring plenty of water and a portable bowl to keep your pet hydrated, especially during hot summer months at places like Jackson Hill Park & Marina.
  • Make sure to pack a leash and waste bags for clean-up, as Slay Creek encourages responsible pet ownership in their natural setting.
  • Consider bringing a pet-friendly tent or RV to enhance your camping experience at Nestled Pines RV Park LLC.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great outdoor activities

  • Alazan Bayou features picnic tables and fire rings, making it an excellent spot for a family cookout with your pet by your side.
  • Enjoy fishing and swimming opportunities at Rock Hole Dispersed, where pets can join in on the fun.
  • Fairway RV Park is located near a golf course, providing a unique experience for pet owners who enjoy outdoor activities while camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Lufkin, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lufkin, TX is Lufkin KOA Journey with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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