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Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation offers several pet-friendly camping options including Mountain View Campground, Indian Bay Campground, Beach Campground, and Juniper Point. All permit dogs with standard leash requirements in camping areas. The campgrounds provide water and electric hookups for RV campers traveling with pets, while some also offer cabin accommodations that accept dogs. Most sites include picnic tables and fire rings, ideal for spending evenings outdoors with pets. Campers note that dogs are not permitted on swimming beaches at Fred Hayes State Park, with signs clearly marking restricted areas.
Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground and Swift Creek provide more natural settings for pet owners seeking dispersed camping experiences with their dogs. These locations offer creek access where dogs can cool off and spacious sites with enough separation that neighbors are barely noticeable even on busy weekends. Wild Wolf Ridge accepts pets at its eight reservable sites, providing fire rings and picnic tables in a more secluded environment. Families camping with dogs should be aware of wildlife in these areas and keep pets secured at night. Many campsites around Starvation Reservoir offer hiking opportunities where leashed dogs are welcome on trails. The nearby lake provides excellent fishing opportunities, though pet owners should bring sufficient water for dogs since summer temperatures can be extreme and some locations have limited shade.
"Almost every spot along the river was taken, but once you were in your camp you could hardly tell neighbors were around."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"I was glad I had a back-in site around the edge of the loop. I loved the view."
"Mountain View Campground is above the lake, but a path leads down to the boat ramp and beach. Some bring boats and go fishing for brown trout, walleye, bass and yellow perch."
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability"From here we set off on the Swift Creek trail that ascends quickly. the Yellowstone trail however goes through a dense tunnel of forest for quite a few miles."
"All of the campsites are within walking distance to the water. Finding level ground is somewhat challenging. We drove to the improved camping area and pay for shower use."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Right next to starvation lake, plenty of mature trees , great view , super nice staffs , right next to Utah 40 but hardly hear any noise . 5 min away from town."
"There is a nice dog walk/path with a great view of the reservoir at the end of the path. When we were there it was very windy and cold so our time outside was limited."
"Close to the boat ramp and the views are incredible. Really nice paths to get you to the beach and the boat ramp.
Lots of fish in the lake and craw fish."
from $25 - $120 / night
Check Availability"White House on the Ranch has a great spot for you wether you're towing a camper, or looking to setup the tent, and with a lake nearby its perfect for those hot Utah days. "
from $40 - $48 / night
Check Availability"We got there around 6pm. We got a campsite right on the water. The site was beautiful and bathrooms were clean. Hot showers were a definite plus."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Camping spot was easy to locate, secluded yet within easy access to the main road. Great for fishing and swimming during the day and campfires and star gazing at night. Highly recommend!!"
"We enjoyed hiking, fishing, and swimming nearby, making s’mores by the fire, and just relaxing on the swings under the stars. It was the perfect mix of nature and comfort."
from $20 - $25 / night
"You have the ability to camp super close to the lake and the pictures you can take are amazing."
from $25 - $120 / night
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LegendThis it the KOA near Dinosaur Np on the Utah/Colorado border. They had a tough winter and were still recovering in June when we stayed.. the area with the dog park was flooded from snow melt, so it had not been mowed in some time. Mosquitoes were bad. Dog park was unusable. They have a pool. Also rent 3-wheel cycles for kids to ride up and down terrorizing everyone. I is a short drive to Dinosaur Np.
Guide-cows -good roads -good Verizon service -pets allowed -fire rings -most sit don’t have shade
ScoutRed Fleet is a very accessible campground. There are several large RV spots with full hookups (30amp, one handicapped spot with 50amp) in addition to tent camping. Boat ramp down to reservoir. Sandy beach and hiking trails. Large parking lot for cars/boats. Dumpster, bathrooms, water hookups, and very fast WiFi (available for $3/day). $25/night for hookup spots, $15/night for regular spot. Pets allowed but must be on leash.
TravelerLedgefork sits on the south side of the Smith and Morehouse Resevoir in the Uinta National Forest. The resevoir itself is small, but beautiful, and we love the fact that motorized boats are not allowed, which helps keep the noise factor down. The resevoir is popular with anglers, as well as kayakers, canoes, and paddleboarders.
Ledgefork, as well as Smith and Morehouse campground (which sits at the north edge of the resevoir), are both popular family campsites, especially on the weekends and holidays, so I would recommend making a reservation if you can. Both campgrounds do have walk-up sites available and can be paid for with cash only. Sites are $21 per night.
Ledgefork is the trailhead for the Smith and Morehouse Trail which can take you to the Erickson Basin (5 miles), Island Lake (7 miles), and Crystal Lake Trailhead (10 miles). The trail is available to hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. However, when we visited the trail it was still closed due to fire in the area last year, so make sure to double check and see if it's reopened if the trails are what you're interested in.
Picnic tables, fire grills, vaulted toilets, drinking water, and garbage service are all provided. Pets are also permitted, as long as they are leashed.
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GuideThis park is so amazing . Right next to starvation lake, plenty of mature trees , great view , super nice staffs , right next to Utah 40 but hardly hear any noise . 5 min away from town.
Only reason for 3 stars are internet connection was not usable , and dog&deer poops were everywhere . Kim
GuideWhat a beautiful area to camp! Bald eagles flying around, plenty of fish to catch and a night sky that shows every star in the sky. Now for the bad: There's like 60 spots. Some campsites are right on top of each other. We had a big spot on a hill over looking the lake through the tall pines, and the site next to us was big but their table and fire pit was just down the hill so there was no privacy at all from their big, wooded site. A big group with several cars and about 5 dogs showed up at this spot and so we listened to them party until way past 2am and their dogs fighting with each other. After they left, one of the paths from our spot to the lake, had dog crap on it. Awesome they didn't bother to clean up after their dogs! Then 2 spots down, campers showed up, and they had 2 dogs that ran amok with no leash. It was hard to walk our dog because their dogs would come up to him as we walked. Also one of their dogs would end up in our camp. WTH! Lastly, we asked the camp host for fire wood and she told us at her site at #11 as she drove by on her golf cart. Ok?? Every camp host we've encountered brought the wood. Not her and again 60 camp sites so it was about a jaunt to her area. It sounded like a big inconvenience for her and so I hiked over to it and there she was to take my money. We have a roof top tent so driving to their site was out of the question. It was a hell of a walk back dead lifting 2 huge bundles of wood tied to twine. At least I got a good work out in.
Anyways, awesome area, too many people and campsites to really make it a 5 star rating!
GuideThe campsite was a pull through, fairly large with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a nice dog walk/path with a great view of the reservoir at the end of the path. When we were there it was very windy and cold so our time outside was limited.
TravelerStayed here over the weekend for 2 nights in July 2022. Great campground with super clean vault toilets (they got a bit smelly during the afternoon but overall very clean). We stayed in site 19 as it was the last one available when I booked a week prior. Would’ve preferred a different site because 19 is right next to site 20 which is a double site. There was a big family group there who were very friendly, but left their generators running ALL night for their big trailer. I was in a small pop up trailer with my dog & boyfriend. My boyfriend & I hardly slept. It was clearly posted on the camp entrance sign that you can’t run generators from 10pm-6am. Other than that, great campground close to the creek & a good jumping point for hikes in the Uintas. Lots of other dogs there too which made my dog happy.
GuideMy boyfriend and I spent 45 days at Whitney Reservoir. It was by far the best experience We’ve ever had. Of course on busy weekends there was a little more commotion from other campers and atvs. However everyone was respectful of our space. The sheep seem to run the land 😂 we experienced the water drop almost 30 feet. Fishing was phenomenal. Never skunked. We made a point to revamp, clean, and improve the campsites we visited. The rangers in this area are extremely nice and helpful. I had a just a few pets... 10 turkey vultures, 2 bald eagles, 1 Osprey, 1 woodpecker, 4 deer, 2 Moose, 2 porcupines, mice, lots of chip monks, 1 fox, a couple owls and Coyote. A bear we never saw... and many, many, many unwanted flies. As the water receded the algae bloomed quite a bit and made it a little creepy to swim in. We very much enjoyed watching the moon go through it’s phases and star gazing with zero light pollution. The road is a little bumpy past the Dam but we had a Subaru Tribeca that went everywhere it needed to. We arrived at the end of July and we called it quits when a small hurricane came through and snowed for two days.
Starvation Reservoir sits at 5,700 feet elevation in Utah's Uinta Basin, with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F and winter temperatures dropping below freezing. The reservoir spans 3,495 acres with 28 miles of shoreline, offering campers diverse terrain from sagebrush-covered shores to juniper woodland. Winter camping is available at select locations but requires preparation for potentially harsh conditions.
Fishing from shore: Starvation Reservoir offers excellent shore fishing with multiple access points. At Wild Wolf Ridge, campers report successful catches near their sites. "Great for fishing and swimming during the day and campfires and star gazing at night," notes Emilie D.
Night sky viewing: The dark skies above Starvation Reservoir provide exceptional stargazing opportunities. At Ashley National Forest Riverview Campground, "The night sky was amazing, could see the whole milky way galaxy," according to Bharath K.
Swimming at floating docks: Beach Campground features floating platforms perfect for swimming. "They have floating docks you can swim out to and boat, paddle board, and kayak access," shares Terry B., who stayed in June when water temperatures were comfortable.
Spacious sites: Many campsites around Starvation Reservoir offer good separation between neighbors. At Mountain View Campground, "The spaces are large, level, and easy to get into. I think they all have electricity and water. They are paved, as are the roadways," explains Melody M.
Creek access: Campers with pets appreciate the cool water access at some locations. "It's a beautiful campground, with great creek access. The Toilets were really clean and well maintained," reports Bharath K. about Riverview Campground.
Paved paths: Families with children enjoy the paved surfaces at certain campgrounds. "The camping area is all paved and the kids loved riding their bikes all day," mentions Erik J. about his stay at Mountain View Campground.
Wind conditions: Starvation Reservoir is known for strong winds, particularly in afternoons. "It is extremely windy as well so make sure your tents etc are tight and secured so they do not fly away," warns Xochitl A. at Mountain View Campground.
Dog restrictions on beaches: While pet-friendly camping is available near Altonah, Utah, some beaches prohibit dogs. At Beach Campground, one camper noted, "park personnel kicked us off the beach the next morning and said dogs aren't allowed anywhere near the water at this campground."
Primitive facilities: Some campgrounds offer minimal amenities. At Juniper Point, "Juniper is a primitive site with 3 vault toilets and dumpster. A couple of the sites are secluded. Finding level ground is somewhat challenging," reports Pat R.
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer amenities specifically enjoyable for children. "It's just a short drive down to the water with a beach area," mentions Erik J. about Mountain View Campground, though he notes "the water was freezing."
Cabin options: For families wanting more shelter, cabins are available at select locations. "There were even 3-4 cabins that you could rent (they looked similar to those at a KOA I have seen before)," notes Shad G. about his stay at Beach Campground.
Clean facilities: Swift Creek offers a more natural setting with basic amenities. "Loved this place will definitely go back. Spacious and not too crowded. Lots of hiking spots!" shares Becky J., making it suitable for families seeking pet-friendly camping near Altonah, Utah.
Site selection: RVers should carefully choose sites based on their rig size and needs. At Mountain View Campground, Robert H. notes, "Pull through and back in sites available. The back in sites are right on the edge of the hill that leads down to the water. Water and electricity."
Dump station access: Most campgrounds with hookups provide dump station access. "There's a place right outside the park to dump your tanks," mentions Robert H. about Mountain View Campground.
Space between sites: At Lakeside RV Park, RVers appreciate the site layout. "Hook ups were all in working order and sites weren't stacked on top of each other," reports Heather R., making this a good option for those seeking pet-friendly RV camping near Altonah, Utah.
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