Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Castle Dale, UT

Millsite State Park Campground permits pets throughout its sites with water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Joes Valley Campground, Huntington State Park, and Swell Retreat also welcome pets with varying amenities. Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping offers free pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and vault toilets. New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground provides another dispersed option with toilets and designated fire rings. Most campgrounds maintain standard leash policies, though none specify designated dog areas or washing stations. Campers at Buckhorn RV Park and Resort appreciate the spacious pull-through RV spots that accommodate pets, with luxury cabins, tipis, and tent sites also available for those traveling with animals. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Castle Dale, Utah.

The surrounding San Rafael Swell region offers excellent hiking trails accessible to leashed dogs, with the Little Grand Canyon area providing scenic views for pets and owners alike. Joe's Valley features bouldering opportunities for climbers with dogs, while the reservoirs at Millsite and Huntington State Parks allow dogs near the shorelines but owners should check specific water access rules. Temperatures in summer months can reach well above 90°F, requiring extra water supplies for pets and morning or evening exercise schedules. Some campgrounds experience significant traffic noise that might disturb sensitive pets – Huntington State Park has semi-truck traffic on the bordering highway approximately every 5-10 minutes day and night. Pack-out policies apply at most dispersed sites, with no designated pet waste stations observed at any campground.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Castle Dale, Utah (111)

    1. Millsite State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Ferron, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 384-2552

    $25 - $30 / night

    "They were redoing the Dam while we were there last, so we couldn’t enjoy the lake. We did, however, head up the mountain and had some good success fishing close by."

    "I selected the Millsite Campground because of its proximity to the Moore Cutoff road’s interesting geology, located a few miles away."

    2. Swell Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Castle Dale, UT
    1 mile

    $25 - $1000 / night

    "It was so nice to have access to paddle boards, kayaks, and a peddle boat. We loved evening walks to see the horses."

    3. Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    Castle Dale, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    "We grabbed a dispersed site near the east Goldwater rim trailhead. Excellent pit toilets at the three trailheads. Bring plenty of water as there is none available. The views are unbelievable."

    "This was my favorite camp site of this Utah trip."

    4. Joe’s Valley Camping

    1 Review
    Orangeville, UT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 748-9125

    $18 - $695 / night

    5. New Joe's Bouldering Area Campground

    2 Reviews
    Orangeville, UT
    7 miles
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    6. Huntington State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Huntington, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 687-2491

    $30 - $33 / night

    "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. "

    "Beautiful location, great facilities, superior maintenance. Ranger was friendly and efficient. Spacious campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and trees."

    7. Buckhorn RV Park and Resort

    1 Review
    Huntington, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 557-0527

    $24 - $148 / night

    8. Bear Creek

    1 Review
    Huntington, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 381-2108

    9. Joes Valley Campground

    3 Reviews
    Orangeville, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 384-2372

    $10 - $18 / night

    "There is no shortage of biking, hiking and riding trails. The campground sits adjacent to the Arapeen Tail which is a network of OHV trails. We stayed two nights here and wished we could stay more."

    "Didn’t stay at the campground drive down an oil rig road and found a camp spot with no one around!!."

    10. Goodwater Rim Dispersed Site #6

    2 Reviews
    Castle Dale, UT
    16 miles
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    "Great camping right next to the Mountain biking trail."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Castle Dale, UT

532 Reviews of 111 Castle Dale Campgrounds


  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Wedge Overlook

    Wedge Overlook Dispersed

    This area is really just designated dispersed camping. No developed fee CG, NO WATER, no dumpsters. Vault toilets at wedge rim. BLM is going to construct a new developed fee CG in 2023 and fees of $20 will be charged. Not sure if all the existing free designated dispersed will go away. Cell signal is excellent. Closest town is Castle Dale 20 mi away. Road access is a wide graded gravel road from Castle Dale.

  • N
    May. 31, 2021

    Little Grand Canyon Dispersed Camping

    Incredible views

    We grabbed a dispersed site near the east Goldwater rim trailhead. Excellent pit toilets at the three trailheads. Bring plenty of water as there is none available. The views are unbelievable. Road in from Castle Dale is very smooth, graded and oiled, until the last two miles. The nice road continues to the west rim.

    After two days of camping and biking here we took Buckhorn Draw Road down to I-70 and then Temple Mountain to Goblin Valley. Very scenic drive. National Park quality stuff.

  • Pouyan B.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Esquire Estates Mobile Home and RV Park

    Beautiful Park, very scenic and quiet

    We love going to this Park in Castle Dale.  Castle Dale has so much to offer us because we have 3 kids and there is so much to do in the area.  Our kids are 9, 7 and 3 1/2 so it makes things very convenient and easy for us to go there and we can rent ATV's locally as well and there is a lot of close by site seeing.  

    The park has a new owner and they have been consistently improving the parks.  We were there about a month ago and they just opened up the laundry facility and club house, I hear they are going to add a dog park , provide propane sales and even have charging stations for EVs.  Love that they are making these improvements shows that they really care

  • Alex P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Green River KOA

    Nice clean, amenities

    Stayed here for a night after a long drive. We wanted to take showers and not have to search for a site. Hot showers, nice staff, dog park. Close to the highway and we backed right up to a motel 6 that was very busy all night. Dogs not allowed at tent sites, but luckily they made a last minute exception for us at the very end tent site.

  • Christopher W.
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Shady Acres RV Park

    Not too bad

    Some trees but lots of dirt and no grassy areas. Spaces were nicely distanced for the price ($59 a night for pull-thru FH). They do have a leash less dog park and very reasonably priced laundry.

  • Kelly H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 8, 2024

    Love's RV Hookup-Green River UT 792

    What it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in convenience!

    After our water getting turned on in our trailer by mistake while driving, this site came as a relief.  It was just plain EASY.  Clean site, full hook ups.  It gave us an opportunity to dry things out, have full power etc.  They had a dog park.  Store, Fuel and food.

    A plane flew in 100 yards from our site, the freeway was adjacent, trucks rumbling AND a train track!  Ha ha!  But honestly, it was easy to get a good nights sleep, even so.

  • Caleb C.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Shady Acres RV Park

    Friendly and convenient

    Nice place. Laundry on site which was the biggest draw. Can’t find a laundromat in 100 miles of here lol. Reasonable prices. Clean. Has a fenced in dog park. Not many trees and dusty/sandy but I guess that comes with the area.

  • Cindy & Dave W.
    May. 6, 2021

    Green River KOA

    Nice one night stop lol my

    We picked this stop on our way to Salt Lake City. Clean, friendly and lots of space. They have increased the area, so I would ask for one of the older sites. They have trees and some shade. The new area is pretty barren. They do have a nice dog park, but large gravel and I have small dogs. Clean bathrooms and showers. I did not use the shower, but my husband did. Her said that he had trouble getting hot water. We are traveling in a class C

  • K
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Castle Gate RV Park

    Great Base Camp

    We chose this area as a central location to Moab, Provo and SLC! Nice scenic drives to all of those places from camp and did not feel too far out. Campground was clean and well kept. Staff is very nice and helpful. It will be beautiful in a few years with the landscaping investment they have made. Plenty of individual showers. I recommend the ones at office building, they are bigger. Laundry facilities great. Huge plus is dish washing sink with hot water. It is always nice to not have to wash dishes in camper. Dog park, playground and splash pad. My only caution is that it is between Highway and railroad tracks so if you are noise sensitive be aware. We didn’t notice any major noise and slept very comfortably with the nice flowing River behind us. Helper is cute town to explore.


Guide to Castle Dale

Discovering pet-friendly camping spots near Castle Dale, Utah, offers a fantastic opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature alongside their furry companions. With a variety of well-reviewed options, you can find the perfect place to unwind and explore.

Dog owners appreciate the spacious sites and natural beauty

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Swell Retreat offers a unique experience with a pond, canoes, and a zip line, ensuring a fun time for the whole family, including pets.
  • Goodwater Rim Dispersed Site #6 provides a primitive camping experience with access to mountain biking trails, perfect for active pet owners.
  • Buckhorn Draw Campsite #29 features a scenic location with picnic tables and fire rings, making it a cozy spot for a night under the stars with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Castle Dale, UT is Millsite State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 9 reviews.

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