Top Dog Friendly Camping near Castle Dale, UT

If you're searching for a place to camp with pets near Castle Dale, look no further. Camping is an adventurous and unique way to escape the city—and you can bring along your furry friend. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect pet-friendly campsites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Castle Dale, UT (105)

    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    1.

    Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    33 Photos
    411 Saves
    Castle Dale, Utah

    Little Grand Canyon trailhead serves as the starting or ending point for those hiking through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd. This hike explores the San Rafael river as it cuts through the Little Grand Canyon. This area is a popular 2-3 day backpacking trip with primitive campsites where user are required to practice leave no trace ethics. The San Rafael River should only be floated in small crafts above 200 CFS and large crafts above 500 CFS. Hikers should only attempt to hike this section when the river is below 50 CFS. The hike is approximately 18 miles with numerous river crossings required. The side canyons along the hike offer endless miles of exploring.

    The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge Campground and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite State Park Campground

    2.

    Millsite State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    23 Photos
    74 Saves
    Ferron, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    3.

    Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    58 Reviews
    334 Photos
    471 Saves
    Hanksville, Utah

    The campground at Goblin Valley State Park consists of 25 sites and two yurts. Goblin Valley camping is divided into ten walk-in tent pads, fourteen RV spaces, and one group site able to accommodate up to 35 people. Showers and flush toilets, as well as a communal water and dump station are all available free of charge. All sites contain a picnic table, metal fire ring, and shade shelter.

    Cowboys searching for cattle first discovered secluded Goblin Valley. Then in the late 1920s, Arthur Chaffin, owner/operator of the Hite ferry, and two companions were searching for an alternative route between Green River and Caineville. They came to a vantage point about a mile west of Goblin Valley and were awed by what they saw, five buttes and a valley of strange-shaped rock formations surrounded by a wall of eroded cliffs.

    In 1949, Chaffin returned to the area he called Mushroom Valley. He spent several days exploring the mysterious valley and photographing its scores of intricately eroded creatures. The area was acquired by the state of Utah and in 1964 was officially designated a state park.

    Goblin Valley State Park is a showcase of geologic history. Exposed cliffs reveal parallel layers of rock bared by erosion. Because of the uneven hardness of sandstone, some patches resist erosion much better than others. The softer material is removed by wind and water, leaving thousands of unique, geologic goblins. Water erosion and the smoothing action of windblown dust work together to shape the goblins.

    Bedrock is exposed because of the thin soil and lack of vegetation. When rain does fall, there are few plant roots and little soil to capture and hold the water, which quickly disappears, in muddy streams without penetrating the bedrock.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  • 4.

    Castle Gate RV Park

    21 Reviews
    98 Photos
    116 Saves
    Kenilworth, Utah

    Castle Gate RV Park & Campground is located in Helper, Utah. Only an hour from the Provo area and halfway between downtown Salt Lake City and Moab. Built from scratch and newly opened in 2019, we are excited to have you as our guests!

    We have full hookup 30/50 amp Big Rig RV sites, Cabins and tent sites - some with water and electric! Free fiber-optic Wi-Fi, Splash Pad, Laundry, Store, Playground, Horseshoes, and More!

    We are just a few walk-able blocks from Historic Helper’s Main Street, with restaurants, coffee shop, bowling alley, museum, art galleries, grocery store, gift shops, bank, business center, liquor store, post office, bar with pool and darts, and many photo opportunities. When you get to Helper you feel like you have gone back in time about 70 years and instantly get a soul soothing feeling mixed with both exhilaration and relaxation. No crowds here. We've got space for groups large and small! Open year-round.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $150 / night

  • 5.

    Swell Retreat

    2 Reviews
    95 Photos
    15 Saves
    Castle Dale, Utah

    A Swell Oasis in the desert of the San Rafael Swell: Swell Retreat. A great place to stay with your family reunion, youth group, corporate group with lots of fun on site and all around the area.

    A pine tree farm was active prior to us purchasing the land, so lots of beautiful trees. A couple ponds stocked with large mouth bass. A Zipline, WIBIT, water slide, a field of hay, and continued improvements to make it into a Swell Retreat!!!

    We are a great spot to stay and have onsite a zip line into Lake Elevate, water slide into the pond, adventure island, zipline, kayaking, paddle boarding,

    catch and release fishing, and close to all fun in the San Rafael Swell.

    20 min or so from three reservoirs for additional fishing, swimming and motor boating, 30 minutes from the Little Grand Canyon for breathtaking views, hiking and mountain biking, petroglyphs and the San Rafael Swell river to float on, 60 minutes from Goblin Valley, within 60 minutes to multiple slot canyons: Little Wild Horse Canyon, Muddy Creek, The Chute (similar to Zion National Park), Baptist Draw, to name a few.

    Mountain fun for rock climbing just up the road in Joe's Valley, hiking, biking, fishing, etc. We would love to have you stay on our little farm while you enjoy the fun of the San Rafael Swell adventures.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $25 - $1000 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Joes Valley Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Joes Valley Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Joes Valley Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Joes Valley Campground

    8.

    Joes Valley Campground

    3 Reviews
    94 Photos
    16 Saves
    Orangeville, Utah

    Joes Valley Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley adjacent to and just above Joes Valley Reservoir at an elevation of ~7,000 feet. Juniper, pinyon pine, and sagebrush cover the area, and aspen and pine dot the surrounding hillsides. Several sites provide nice views of the reservoir, and some sites are shaded. The campground contains several single- and double-family campsites, all of which are accessible. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. A boat ramp is located within the campground. The reservoir offers good fishing for cutthroat, rainbow trout, and trophy splake. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing, and canoeing, as well as horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed just west of the reservoir and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails that are suitable for all riding skill levels.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground

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    New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    70 Saves
    Orangeville, Utah

    The Joe’s Valley Bouldering area offers world class bouldering opportunities with over 188 bouldering sites and 9.7 miles of social trails in the area. The campground is being developed in 2017 and will offer metal fire rings, picnic tables and camping pads.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Creek (UT)

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    Indian Creek (UT)

    3 Reviews
    20 Photos
    18 Saves
    Mount Pleasant, Utah

    Overview

    Indian Creek Campground is located in a high mountain valley surrounded by beautiful peaks, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the area trails on foot, and by horse and on off-road vehicles.

    Recreation

    Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.

    Facilities

    Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.

    Natural Features

    Indian Creek is situated in Upper Joe's Valley, on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. A grove of aspens forests the site, offering only limited shade, but bright autumn color. Sagebrush and pines dot the landscape.

    Nearby Attractions

    Potters Pond is nearby, offering great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed close by and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. Trails there are suitable for all riding levels.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $20 - $40 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Castle Dale

379 Reviews of 105 Castle Dale Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley Lower Wildhorse Dispersed Camp
    September 6, 2024

    Goblin Valley Lower Wildhorse Dispersed Camp

    Great location

    About 10 minutes from Goblin Valley State Park. There’s dispersed camping all along Temple Mt Road and Goblin Valley Road. Follow any of the dirt roads to plenty of sites. We first picked a site on top of a hill but quickly realized how windy it could get so we set up camp just after turning left down Goblin Valley Road. We had the whole place to ourselves, very quiet and great views of the Milky Way. No bugs at night but as soon as the sun came up the mosquitos came out and we quickly left.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Miller Canyon Exit #99 Dispersed
    July 20, 2024

    Miller Canyon Exit #99 Dispersed

    Nothin' here but good

    Great stop point for me driving SoCal to Boulder.

    Nothing here but the aforementioned moonscape.

    Arrived dusk 3Jul24 after a hasty retreat from Last Chance 8 or 10 miles west (mosquitos).  Only 2 or 3 managed to track me east at highway speed!

    There was no one else here, far enough from the highway.

    Pulled into the giant dirt bowl, turned right and drove until front of car was slightly elevated for my sleeping position (back of a wagon).  

    Proceed with caution in inclement weather or you may get stuck.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd
    July 20, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Last Chance Rd

    unbearable mosquitos

    Arrived 3Jul24 at dusk.  There is standing water marsh with a frac tank, possibly for water for the quarry above.  Got out of the car to give dog a break and within one minute was scrambling back in.  Drove up hill to the quarry and got out with dog....still very bad mosquitos but some breeze.  Hid in the car while dog was out on a long rope for a while, covered with mosquitos.  After 10 minutes I had killed most that were in the car and the ones waiting at the doors and windows were gone.  I cracked the door and began pulling dog rope to get slack in and then had dog climb over me into back seat.

    We drove east one Dyrt to Miller Canyon and it was AWESOME.  I remember maybe 3 mosquitos there.

    There are only two things I can compare this savagery to (and I am in my late 50s):

    Alaska (Last Chance Rd dispersed is WORSE--However, note that when I was in AK I wasn't asking for trouble--I was indoors during  mosquito hours--I am sure AK has mosquitos as bad as Last Chance if you go looking)

    Canada Boundary Waters Boy Scout Canoe Base (about the same at dusk--only fools wouldn't have camp totally ready to be inside tents before mosquito hours.  Mornings were fine.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed
    July 7, 2024

    Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

    Only a few sites but beautiful area

    Only one site I felt comfortable pulling a 27 foot trailer but it was beautiful and I wished I could have stayed longer. Watch out for rain. The dry wash beds will flood and I’m lucky I left when I did.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Mesa Pullout
    July 6, 2024

    Bull Mesa Pullout

    Off Dump Road

    This spot was a little hard to locate because it’s on trust land and the spots look like junk piles. Yuck! There was so much ammo casings on the ground it looked like a war zone. Obviously the locals use it as a shooting range and do not clean up after themselves. We went on down dump road a little bit and found a spot tucked in the canyon and out of site of the road for a little wind break and privacy. I added that location because it was not as bad. Still to much trash laying around though. I don’t understand why people can not take care of these free resources so they are not taken away.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Skyline Drive
    June 30, 2024

    Skyline Drive

    Great spot away from highway!

    This spot was great. We arrived at dusk and it was still easy to find, although there was a long dirt road (about 2 miles) to get to spots marked with a campfire pit. Two or three cars drove by, but it was still secluded enough that we had no worries. We found a spot by a beautiful stream with cool water. Great stargazing. Safe!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Twelve Mile Flat
    June 24, 2024

    Twelve Mile Flat

    Total isolation......sort of.

    This is the place if you like being "off the grid". 18 miles of unpaved (and, for us, muddy) road to get to the campground. It's a 90-minute trek each way from the closest gas/food/retail, so be prepared. It's also a fairly aggressive grade up and down. Brakes and transmissions will need a chance to recover the climb/descent.

    Altitude is also a major factor. This is over 10,000 of elevation. Our lungs definitely felt it. While Salt Lake City was hitting 100 degrees, we were sleeping with three blankets at night as temps were in the low 40s/upper 30s.

    This campground is definitely not level. Outside of the group sites, most of the spots are sloped, and ours might have been the worst. We needed leveling blocks to lift our pop-up about 8 inches on the dedicated "pad" and there was no flat spot to set up any canopy or EZ Up. Our site did have plenty of shade with direct sun from about 8 am to noon.

    We did have a couple of issues that will deter us from coming back. First was the constant flow of ATVs/OHVs/vehicles coming into the campground to use the toilets and unused sites for lunch/dinner. Since there was no camp host on site, this felt a little abusive. There are several open sites along the road to the campground and more as you continue up Skyline Drive. I think everyone using them knows that this is basically a truck stop for them.

    The second issue we had was the moths. Having a pop-up, we understand that critters happen. But we must have had over 100 moths that found shelter under our flaps, in the roofline, and inside our camper. It added 45 minutes to our breakdown and pack up.

    Those issues, coupled with the long and rough road, make this place a one-and-done campground for us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Nine Mile RV Resort
    June 19, 2024

    Nine Mile RV Resort

    Very clean and convenient

    Stopped for the night on the way to Colorado. Very easy check-in via the Web. There are a ton of very well developed sites. There was one other camper we saw that came in a little later than us.

    We would stay here again. 

    We did have a minor issue that the 50a service breaker wouldn't reset even with nothing plugged in.  But we simply used the 30a which was plenty for us with the relatively cool weather.  We let them know the next day and they said it would be checked.

  • Camper-submitted photo from iCamp Green River
    June 2, 2024

    iCamp Green River

    Gravel lot with little shade.

    This place is across the street from Green River State park which is lush and green. This place feels like a desert. There is no grass everything is gravel. Bathrooms are coded and there is a dump station. Spots have electric and water some have sewer. It seems there are several RV that just live here and others are passing through. Spaces are pull throughs. It is great for a one night stay but I would not want to be here longer. There is a train tracks near by so if that noise bothers you this is not the place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Huntington State Park Campground — Huntington State Park
    June 1, 2024

    Huntington State Park Campground — Huntington State Park

    Nice park-like setting

    We camped here May, 2024.  This is away from the noise of I-70; however, a train runs quite close to the campground, thus the 4 star review instead of 5.  It doesn't come by that often.  There is lots of green grass, as well as a lot of trees. It seemed to be well taken care of.  The campground was full when we were there, but was very quiet at night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Huntington State Park Campground — Huntington State Park
    June 1, 2024

    Huntington State Park Campground — Huntington State Park

    Do not camp here

    We camped here in May, 2024,  on our way north, traveling through Utah.  What looked like a nice campground from the Utah State Park website was not a nice campground.  Firstly, the bathrooms were not clean. Second, this seems to be a hang-out for the locals in Huntington, especially the teens.  Third, what few trees there are, are half-dead from not being watered.  There is evidence that a lot have been cut down, probably because they died entirely.  It is a mystery that a state park, with a reservoir, does not water the grass and trees in the campground! Fourth, and most importantly, there is semi-truck traffic on the highway that borders the campground, about every 5-10 minutes, day and night, no exaggeration!  Drive a few hours northeast and camp at Green River State Park in Green River, UT.  That is truly a nice, park-like setting, away from the noise of I-70.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Exit 131 Dispersed Camping
    May 30, 2024

    Exit 131 Dispersed Camping

    Convenient highway stop

    An easy pull off from I-70. Plenty of space. A group of RVers were there when I showed up. There was a small elevated plateau to the left that I went up (4x4) to set up camp. No bathrooms or water but an easy stop off the highway for the night. Nice views. Stars.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rd 1018 Dispersed
    May 28, 2024

    Rd 1018 Dispersed

    Quiet, very rustic dispersed campground

    Gorgeous surroundings. Very quiet. A few spots. Had plenty of space for 2 RV camper vans. Close to the road, Goblin state park, little horse slot canyon. Zero amenities. It was very windy and sandy when we were there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed
    May 28, 2024

    Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed

    Easy access, lots to do in the area

    Many lots available from the main road all the way to the established campground. We had plenty of space for our 2 camper vans and easily accessible. There’s lots to do in the area; walking/hiking/MTB from the sites. No cell signal.

  • Camper-submitted photo from CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite
    May 25, 2024

    CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite

    The Purple Sands

    This camping spot is a good place to stay if passing through to Salt Lake or to Moab. There is not much out here; however, the gas station before Wellington, is nice! The gas station has amazing coffee, and we discovered it has showers and laundry. The gas station also had firewood for sale out front.

    The camp spot has a couple of fire rings. You can still hear the traffic, although not terribly bad. There is broken glass in the surrounding area so be aware. Avoid this spot if it is raining at all as it will give your tires a nice coat of slick mud; even an off road tire can get stuck with this kind of sticky mud!! On the upside it’s a remote camping spot, and the shrubbery offers a good wind break.

  • Camper-submitted photo from CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite
    May 16, 2024

    CO2 Road Dispersed Campsite

    Easy night of sleep

    Found this area on the way through and decided to stop. There are plenty of trees around for firewood, the top 2 to 4 inches of topsoil are soft, which is nice for leveling out your camping in. There’s some ready stuff on the bottom but nothing I had to put, my rig into four-wheel-drive for. Make sure you get far enough away from the highway or you will hear the road noise that never stops. There are places to camp all over throughout the area. I left early the next morning and saw four other people out and about.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Goblin Valley State Park Campground
    May 11, 2024

    Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    Clean facilities and friendly staffs

    I stayed at the campground for one night. As with all Utah State Parks we have stayed the place was clean and well maintained. I am so impressed with Utah State Parks.



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