Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Telegraph, TX
South Llano River State Park Campground offers established water and electric hookups for campers with pets. The park allows dogs throughout the developed areas with standard leash requirements. Both tent campers and RV owners can enjoy pet-friendly accommodations, with covered picnic tables at each site providing shade during hot summer days. North Llano River RV Park and Tree Cabins RV Resort near Junction also welcome pets with various accommodation options including cabins and glamping sites. During cooler months, pets need adequate warmth as temperatures can drop significantly—one visitor reported experiencing 23 degrees overnight in December. The campground features numerous wildlife viewing opportunities where leashed pets must be controlled.
The park's extensive trail system provides multiple pet exercise options with varying difficulty levels. Several hiking paths wind through the park's natural areas where dogs can join their owners on leashed walks. The Llano River offers water access for pets, with multiple designated swimming and wading spots throughout the park. Hikers frequently encounter wildlife including deer, armadillos, and occasionally wild hogs, so pets should be kept secure and monitored. The park office sells basic supplies, though no specific pet provisions were mentioned in reviews. Primitive campsites require a 1.5-mile hike to reach, which reviewers found manageable even with children, though carrying extra water is necessary for both humans and pets. The park's stargazing opportunities as an International Dark Sky designation provide evening entertainment for campers after pets have settled for the night.
