Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Presidio, TX

Loma Paloma RV Park offers full hookup sites for campers with pets, while Big Bend Ranch State Park's interior primitive sites allow pets throughout the park. Pets must remain leashed at all campsites, with no indication of breed restrictions in either location. Maxine, the camp host at Loma Paloma, keeps the bathhouse and laundry facilities spotless for all guests, including those with animals. The RV park provides clean bathrooms, hot showers, and spacious sites giving pets plenty of room to relax with their owners. Sites at Loma Paloma start at $22 per night with veteran and PassportAmerica discounts available. The game room provides indoor recreation for pet owners during extreme weather conditions.

Big Bend Ranch State Park's primitive sites welcome pets but require preparation for desert camping conditions. Four-wheel drive vehicles are necessary to access many of the remote pet-friendly camping areas, with the Las Burras and Fresno Vista sites requiring high clearance vehicles. The park offers picnic tables and fire rings at designated sites, though owners must pack in water for themselves and their pets. Daytime temperatures can reach 110°F during summer months, making spring and fall better seasons for camping with dogs. Wildlife including javelinas, coyotes, and rattlesnakes frequent the area, requiring vigilant pet supervision. The park's vast trail system accommodates leashed dogs, though owners should check for cactus spines regularly when hiking with pets across the desert terrain.

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Presidio, TX

109 Reviews of 35 Presidio Campgrounds


  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 21, 2024

    Grassy Banks Campground — Barton Warnock Visitor Center

    An excellent campsie

    This was a very nice campsites with distance between campsites. Each campsite had a covered table, lantern hanger, fire ring and convenient bathrooms. No water so bring your own and no cell service but the amazing night sky and spectacular drive from Presidio made up for it. We had site 16 in the back but the site had a lot of rocks so be aware

  • Jeff D.
    Mar. 30, 2021

    Loma Paloma Golf Course and RV Park

    Beautifully quiet and flat property

    Nestled right next to the entrance of Big Bend Ranch State Park and only 8 minutes from Presidio, this park has tons of spaces with plenty of room to have your own little slice of the desert. We stayed in spot 69 because we are immature, but all of the spots offer great views and peace and quiet. Maxine was the one running the show when we stayed and she keeps the bath house and laundry room spotless. She knows a lot about the nearby area so be sure to ask if you have any questions. We stayed 2 non-consecutive nights and will be back again when we are in the area :)

  • J
    Nov. 8, 2022

    Maverick Ranch RV Park

    Best RV Resort we’ve stayed at yet!

    This place was the crème de la crème imo. Nice big sites with full hookup, picnic table and fire ring. A really nice pool area with free towels provided and very nice bathrooms with hot showers. There was a huge laundry facility as well. The dog park has water and two picnic tables with sun shades. Multiple poo bag stations around the park and very clean. There’s a trail/dirt road to walk from the campground to the Lajitas General Store (very good breakfast sandwiches). You also get access to the golf resort amenities: fitness center, 3 restaurants, and spa. I treated myself to a Deep Tissue massage and it was incredible!

  • G
    Jul. 10, 2020

    Maverick Ranch RV Park

    Excellent place to stay

    We stayed in Lajitas at their Maverick Ranch RV park, which is right across the road from the resort. We stayed here for a few days while on a 10 day camping trip (left DFW, went out west to Ft Davis, down to Big Bend and back up through the hill country).

    This park is about a 30 minute drive to the entrance to the national park, but just a few minutes from the state park. There’s a lot of great amenities, which normally we don’t care about. However, since this was halfway through our 10-day trip, we were able to do all of our laundry, which made me happy. The RV park has a clubhouse with games, books, laundry, showers and a pool. You also have access to the resort amenities.

    The RV park is a dark sky park, so camera are supposed to have exterior lights off after 9 or 10pm so everyone can enjoy the stars.

    There’s also a dog park with grass, which our dogs were happy about!

  • Kera P.
    Nov. 24, 2020

    Desert & Sierra Panorama RV park

    Friendliest place! Great views

    Up on a hill overlooking the town of Presidio and Mountain views surrounding the property. Designated sites with water and electricity. Bathrooms and showers. Super friendly. Close to Presidio downtown, not a far drive from the highway 170 scenic drive or from Marfa.

  • Rick G.
    Oct. 29, 2022

    River District Arenosa — Big Bend Ranch State Park

    Awesome Primitive Campsite Next to The Rio Grande

    This campground is next to the Rio Grande. The night sky views are spectacular and the daytime views are just a beautiful. The site had a fire ring and picnic table. The site may require a high clearance vehicle depending on recent weather. FM 170 between Presidio and LaJitas has plenty of scenery, hiking trails and fishing opportunities.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 3, 2021

    Upper & Lower Madera Campground — Big Bend Ranch State Park

    On the Way to Nowhere...and Perfect!

    Big Bend National Park had no open campsites, like none, but Big Bend Ranch State Park (right next door) had multiple options, all with good road access. We were surprised and delighted!

    The information on the State Park website is confusing at best. Much of the park lies along poor dirt roads leading into the interior of the park. Backcountry campsites there are numerous and offer those willing to bounce along the 27 miles of dirt road exactly what they want, seclusion and beauty. This park is stunning. 

    What the website doesn’t make clear, at least we couldn’t find it, is that several camping areas lie right off the perfectly paved road that follows the Rio Grande from Lajitas to Presidio, TX.  Just a note about HWY 170, there is one major incline and decline, just west of Madera Canyon at a 15% grade that is not for the faint of heart or an underpowered towing vehicle. 

    We camped in site 6 of Lower Madera Canyon, and simply loved it. Each site has a picnic table, with sun shade, and a campfire ring. The composting pit toilets were well maintained, and didn’t smell at all. 

    Hiking and biking options are close by, and Big Bend Ranch is a famous location for Mt. Biking and float trips down the Rio Grand. The campground has access to the river so be sure to plan a float trip. Permits are available at the park’s visitor’s center, or you could also go with an outfitter located in Terlingua. 

    Potable water was only available at the Park’s Visitor Center, so plan accordingly.  No electrical hook-ups, so bring your solar panel!

    The towns of Terlingua and Study Butte offer options for groceries, gas and restaurants. Just outside the park there are a few options in Lajitas, or TX as well. To the west lies the larger town of Presidio which has the normal selection of services of any good-sized town, USA.

  • Ruth  P.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Rancho Topanga Campgrounds

    Best Place to Stay Near BIG BEND!

    Guy Foli (owner of the property and the campsites) is a true jack of all traits! Him and his wife,Pat, own and run Rancho Topanga campgrounds. Every spring break me and a group of 8 friends go down to Big Bend for the week. We always stay at Guy's campground. It's an easy 20 minute drive into Big Bend and you hit the gas station and grocery store along the way.

    You are aloud campfires as long as they are controlled. Drinking is fine as long as there is no public intoxication. Pets are welcome! And there are even showers and flush toilets.

    You are staying in the desert, so expect strong winds during the night and scorching sun rays during the day. There is a near my plato that you can climd, we found several shell fossils and cool rock on one of our excursions to the top. Also, the sunsets and sunrises are beautiful!!!

    Reserve campsites months in advance if you can. Rancho Topanga fills up quick!

    I hope you enjoy this mom n pop campsite as much as I do! :D


Guide to Presidio

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Presidio, Texas, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Loma Paloma RV Park

  • At Loma Paloma RV Park, pets are welcome, making it a great stop for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features full hookups and a clean environment, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • Campers appreciate the friendly atmosphere, with many retirees contributing to the upkeep of the park, creating a welcoming community for all.

Dog owners appreciate Loma Paloma Golf Course and RV Park

  • The Loma Paloma Golf Course and RV Park offers spacious sites and a relaxed vibe, perfect for pets to roam.
  • With amenities like hot showers and clean laundry facilities, this campground ensures a pleasant experience for pet owners.
  • Guests enjoy happy hour at the Lizard Lounge, where you can unwind while your dog relaxes by your side.

Pet lovers enjoy the scenic beauty of Big Bend Ranch State Park

  • Chorro Vista — Big Bend Ranch State Park is known for its remote location and stunning views, ideal for adventurous pet owners.
  • The campground allows pets and features picnic tables and fire pits, making it a cozy spot for a night under the stars with your furry companion.
  • Visitors rave about the rugged hiking trails nearby, providing plenty of opportunities for you and your pet to explore the beautiful Texas landscape.

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