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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Blanding, UT

559 Reviews

Blue Mountain RV Park welcomes pets with a dedicated fenced dog run that receives consistent praise from visitors. Located in Blanding, Utah, this clean, well-maintained RV park offers full hookup sites with grassy areas, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. The park provides pet-friendly tent camping under covered areas and RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Facilities include clean showers, restrooms with grab bars for accessibility, laundry services, WiFi, and strong cell service. The park operates seasonally from March 15 to November 1 and features beautiful landscaping with flowers throughout the grounds, plus bird feeders and bird baths. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Blanding, Utah.

Dispersed camping options near Blanding allow pets in more natural settings. Recapture Reservoir offers peaceful lakefront camping with easy water access for dogs, featuring several spacious sites along North Radio Hill Road off Highway 191. These free sites include tables and grills at some locations, though facilities are minimal with no drinking water, toilets, or hookups available. Devil's Canyon Dispersed Site and Comb Wash Dispersed Camping Area also permit pets with primitive camping in scenic locations. These areas require pack-in, pack-out practices and responsible pet management. Mosquitoes can be problematic near the reservoir during certain seasons, so pet owners should bring appropriate protection.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Blanding, Utah (73)

    1. Devils Canyon Campground

    26 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-2041

    $20 / night

    "I wanted to explore southeastern Utah. Great campsite but a little far from Moab—about 60 miles."

    "If you're looking for tons of ATV trails this is a great spot. Nice friendly camp host.

    Lots of spots open mid-Sept. Only giving it 4 out of 5 because there is ZERO water for your rig."

    2. Blue Mountain RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    2 miles
    Website

    "We looked around for other potential options and found that Blanding had decent Verizon, so we went back up(about an hour away from Mexican Hat)."

    "Fabulous customer service, WiFi, dog park, and the views are amazing. Glad we found this place"

    3. Recapture Reservoir

    14 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    4 miles

    "About 2 miles off highway down a paved road. A couple spots are even big rig friendly. Lots of water front spots on dirt/gravel loop. Pet friendly. There is a bathroom but its awful."

    "Located just about 40 minutes from Calgary and near Bragg Creek, it provides a pleasant atmosphere with minimal noise. Most sites offer a good level of privacy."

    4. Comb Wash Dispersed Camping Area

    10 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    12 miles
    Website

    "this spot was awesome. somewhat far away from amenities-Blanding is about 25 minutes away be prepared with water and let people know where you are-it can feel pretty isolating just because it’s dry and"

    "Making my away around the four corner states, needed a quick spot to pull over for the night. There’s nice secluded spots and then there’s areas for groups."

    5. Manti-LaSal National Forest Nizhoni Campground

    6 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-2041

    $20 - $50 / night

    "This beautiful, shady campground is at the end of a 9-mile County Road going north out of Blanding, Utah, but is well worth the trip."

    "We were right next to the vault toilet which the hosts keep extraordinarily clean. By the group sites there was another bathroom."

    6. Valley of the Gods Dispersed Camping

    49 Reviews
    Mexican Hat, UT
    30 miles
    Website

    "Best place to camp near blanding/Mexican hat. Will say the road was relatively rough and is not suitable for large rvs and maybe some RWD/low clearance vehicles."

    "Bathrooms are located next to one campsite but are easily in walking distance of all campsites. Good amount of space in between neighbors so one can choose whether to be private or socialize."

    7. Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Road Dispersed Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    6 miles

    "So we headed up the road toward blanding until we saw a camping sign and drove a short ways up the road and found a turn out.
    This is basically a convergence of several old roads."

    8. Recapture Reservoir Dispersed PullOff - Blanding Utah

    2 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    4 miles

    "Several spots on N Radio Hill Rd E off the 191 a few miles north of Blanding Utah. Paved road. Very quiet. Perfect for an overnight stay on your way to Moab. Some spots are very spacious."

    9. Devil's Canyon Dispersed Site

    3 Reviews
    Monticello, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-2041

    10. Views from Black Mesa Dispersed Site

    2 Reviews
    Blanding, UT
    8 miles
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Blanding, UT

559 Reviews of 73 Blanding Campgrounds

  • Madison G.
    Aug. 23, 2021

    Valley of the Gods Dispersed Camping

    Magical Experience

    Gorgeous views in every direction, and very quiet and peaceful. At night time the moon illuminates the rocks and it almost looks like another world. Best place to camp near blanding/Mexican hat. Will say the road was relatively rough and is not suitable for large rvs and maybe some RWD/low clearance vehicles. True dispersed camping so come prepared with everything you might need.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Blue Mountain RV Park

    Small oasis surrounded by tons of sightseeing!

    We originally wanted to stay in Mexican hat for a few days, but once we got there we found there was little to no cell service. We looked around for other potential options and found that Blanding had decent Verizon, so we went back up(about an hour away from Mexican Hat). Once we arrived, we were blown away by how nice it was. The park was extremely well maintained, had trees, dog parks, dog trash cans, 2 hot shower and bathroom locations, full hookup service, and park WiFi.

    The hosts were extremely nice and gave us some inside information on local petroglyphs, which is part of the reason we wanted to stay in the area. 

    If you are traveling through the area (to or maybe from Moab/ Arches) this is a must stop over- even if it's just to take a hot shower, dump your tanks, charge your batteries, and use the park WiFi.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2020

    Blue Mountain RV Park

    Great little RV park!

    Fabulous customer service, WiFi, dog park, and the views are amazing. Glad we found this place

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2020

    Blue Mountain RV Park

    Another spot might have been better

    Well-kept, parking-lot style RV park with full hook-ups. Nicely landscaped around edges and very clean. We were in a premium back-in site along the main route through Blanding, so we heard road noise on the 2 weekdays of our stay starting early in the morning. Shower was closed (due to Covid outages of cleaning staff per check-in person). Very nice little grassy area available at premium sites, but we would have traded that for a narrower site (no lawn area) along the back of the property away from the road and better able to view amazing sunset views. Not a bad option an hour away from countless of Southern Utah's splendors.

  • marine J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Recapture Reservoir Dispersed PullOff - Blanding Utah

    Perfect for an overnight stay close to Blanding Utah

    Several spots on N Radio Hill Rd E off the 191 a few miles north of Blanding Utah. Paved road. Very quiet. Perfect for an overnight stay on your way to Moab. Some spots are very spacious. Access to the reservoir with boat landing. Trash container at the end of the road.

  • johny R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Recapture Reservoir

    Best spot in the area

    Beautiful spot. About 2 miles off highway down a paved road. A couple spots are even big rig friendly. Lots of water front spots on dirt/gravel loop. Pet friendly. There is a bathroom but its awful. Beautiful scenery with large boulders and clean water. Okay verizon 5g 3 bars. Not any boat noise but may get worse on summer holidays.

  • W
    Dec. 23, 2024

    Recapture Reservoir

    Great campsite

    This campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers some powered sites. I love geometry dash lite. Located just about 40 minutes from Calgary and near Bragg Creek, it provides a pleasant atmosphere with minimal noise. Most sites offer a good level of privacy. Rates are standard, and pets are welcome at no extra charge, as long as they are leashed. It's an excellent spot for hiking day trips!

  • J
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Needles Outpost Campground

    Oscar

    Unique location right next to the national park. Loads of gekkos. Very quiet. Very simple camping with limited services. The Norwegian forest cat Oscar is keeping guard

  • C
    Apr. 3, 2017

    Manti-LaSal National Forest Nizhoni Campground

    Charming Forest Service campground

    This beautiful, shady campground is at the end of a 9-mile County Road going north out of Blanding, Utah, but is well worth the trip. Although high up in the Abajo Mountains, the site itself is level and easily accessible. It has the usual Forest Service amenities of picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets (no smell with new technology) and some potable water. The two campground hosts are friendly and knowledgeable about the area. There is a small Anasazi ruin about 2 miles away, but you can drive to within 1/2 mile of it. Even though this campground could be considered remote, the friendly vibe of the place makes it feel like home very quickly.

Guide to Blanding

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Blanding, Utah, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Devils Canyon Campground

  • At Devils Canyon Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for a cozy evening with your pet by your side.
  • With its quiet surroundings and tall pines, your dog will love exploring the nearby hiking trails.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Blanding

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Blue Mountain RV Park

  • Blue Mountain RV Park provides electric hookups and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.
  • The park features a small store and a laundromat, making it convenient for longer stays with your furry companion.
  • With a dog run available, your pet can enjoy some off-leash time while you relax in the well-kept grounds.

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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Blanding, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Blanding, UT is Devils Canyon Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

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