Top Dog Friendly Camping near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Looking for the ultimate pet-friendly camping experience near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area? Finding pet-friendly campgrounds in Utah is easier than ever. These scenic and easy-to-reach Glen Canyon National Recreation Area campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT (44)

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    1. Calf Creek Campground

    24 Reviews
    100 Photos
    422 Saves
    Boulder, Utah

    Calf Creek Campground is a desert oasis located within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Recreation Area includes a 13-site campground, a day-use picnic area and a trailhead. The campground provides small sites nestled along Calf Creek on a first-come, first-served basis. Elevation 5400 ft. campsites in Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument. Self-guided interpretive trail to Calf Creek Falls (126 feet). 6 mile round trip.

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

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Gouldings RV and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gouldings RV and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gouldings RV and Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Gouldings RV and Campground

    2. Gouldings RV and Campground

    37 Reviews
    122 Photos
    344 Saves
    Monument Valley, Arizona

    Enjoy the stunning southwestern sights of Monument Valley at Goulding’s Lodge – the area’s premier lodging and recreation destination. Whether you choose the lodge or RV park and campgrounds, expect endless views with resort-style amenities. But Goulding’s is so much more than just a place to rest. Feast on authentic southwestern and Navajo flavors in the Stagecoach Dining Room. Relax and rejuvenate in the indoor pool or on the sun deck. Commemorate your visit to the gift shop or pick up supplies at the on-site convenience store. Take a glimpse into the past at the Goulding’s Trading Post Museum or catch your favorite Western in the Earth Spirit Theater. A private airstrip is also available. Goulding’s is a can’t-miss destination in your southwest sightseeing adventure!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Page Lake Powell Campground

    47 Reviews
    61 Photos
    412 Saves
    Page, Arizona

    Lake Powell Camping includes a wide variety of amenities, whether you're pulling in with an RV, camping in a tent, or treating yourself to camping in one of their covered wagons.

    Amenities:

    -Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea

    -Free WiFi

    -Boat Parking Area

    -50, 30, and 20 Amp Services

    -Liquid Propane Gas

    -Dump Station

    -Playground

    -Fitness Room

    -Laundry Facility

    -Indoor Pool & Hot Tub (seasonal)

    -Clean, modern restrooms and partitioned showers

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $28 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    Camper-submitted photo from Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante
    Camper-submitted photo from Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante
    Camper-submitted photo from Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante
    Camper-submitted photo from Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante
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    5. Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante

    13 Reviews
    70 Photos
    646 Saves
    Escalante, Utah

    This 62 mile (100 km) drive (one way) runs from Escalante, Utah to the Hole-in-the-Rock on the western shore of Lake Powell following the general route of of the original Hole-in-the-Rock Expedition and is great for Grand Staircase Escalante Camping. Most of the road is in Grand Staircase-Ecalante National Monument, however the last approximately 5 miles are within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA. Most of the road on BLM land is passable to high-clearance, two-wheel drive vehicles in dry weather. The last few miles within Glen Canyon are best travelled by foot, bicycle, or four-wheel drive vehicle. There are numerous side-roads that leave this main road. Nearly all of these are only recommended for four-wheel drive.

    Persons travelling this road should carry plenty of water (at least one gallon--4 liters--per person per day) and be equipped to get themselves out of any difficulty they might encounter. This road is not routinely patrolled by any agency. Temperatures can range over 100° F (38°C) in summer to near 0° F (-17°C) in winter. Sudden heavy rains, especially in summer months may make this road impassable. If you are caught near the end of the road during a heavy storm, you may not be able to make it back to the paved highway, even with a four-wheel drive.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park

    6. Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park

    28 Reviews
    98 Photos
    498 Saves
    Escalante, Utah

    Camp along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir, or rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard on its clear waters. Hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, but remember to take only photographs. Some say the petrified wood is haunted and removing a piece brings the taker nothing but bad luck.

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

    $25 / night

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    8. Monument Valley KOA

    21 Reviews
    87 Photos
    232 Saves
    Monument Valley, Arizona
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $45 - $100 / night

  • 9. Canyons of Escalante RV Park

    17 Reviews
    223 Photos
    20 Saves
    Escalante, Utah

    Canyons of Escalante RV Park offers secluded cabins, spacious RV sites, and economical tent sites just off Main Street (Utah Scenic Byway 12) in Escalante, Utah. We also have all the amenities you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay, including private showers, and an onsite laundromat. And we're just minutes away from Escalante's most popular, and interesting, attractions.

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

    $37 - $90 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

348 Reviews of 44 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Glen Canyon Dam Bridge Outlook
    October 5, 2024

    Glen Canyon Dam Bridge Outlook

    Nice and open, fairly level

    Open spot with plenty of room and nice bridge view. Shared with truckers who leave their engine running all night, so not for light sleepers. Road noise was minimal overnight. No bathroom. No water. Felt safe.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Point RV Park
    October 2, 2024

    Antelope Point RV Park

    Chamming environment campground

    We are really enjoy our stay, facility and site are very clean.

    So nearby the Antelope, Glen Canyon, so many place to browsing!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Mtn-Roundup Flat Dispersed
    September 29, 2024

    Boulder Mtn-Roundup Flat Dispersed

    Boulder Mt- Roundup Flat dispersed

    This area is close to the summit elevation of Boulder Mt at 9550 elv. A rough rocky road leaves a scenic pull off all g hwy #12 and heads to some Aspen stands and a corral. The best sites are in the vicinity of the corral. Good cell signal, but no water, no dumpsters, however the views are great. In the fall season, the yellow aspens are spectacular.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Escalante Heritage Center
    September 12, 2024

    Escalante Heritage Center

    Escalante Heritage Center

    They have tent and RV sites. We were the only ones here. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. I believe the RV sites each has water. There is water and bathrooms for tent sites. Bathrooms are up by the visitors center a short walk from the campground. There is no shade, but we were gone all day sightseeing, so that wasn't a problem for us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ofland - Escalante
    July 23, 2024

    Ofland - Escalante

    Incredible - true oaisis

    This spot is incredible. Airstreams, pull in spots, cabins. AMAZING year round outdoor heater showers, “drive in” movies every night. My kids loved it, I loved it. Great homemade, great for zero days. Highly recommend.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Point RV Park
    July 6, 2024

    Antelope Point RV Park

    New but few amenities.

    All brand new site with good but small spots. Nice view but only 2 combined showers/toilets avaliable. But not wheelchair accessible. Hookups available.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hole in the Rock Road Dispersed at Utah 24
    June 19, 2024

    Hole in the Rock Road Dispersed at Utah 24

    Beautiful!

    Camped here the first week of June and it was beautiful! It was very hot… but once the sun went down it was nice. The road wasn’t too bad, my hyundai tuscan did fine. There were several spots open, a few others taken. It was quiet and peaceful, lots of birds, lots of bugs. We had a great spot that had lots of rocks to climb for a nice view!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Slick Rock Overlook Outside of Boulder
    June 11, 2024

    Slick Rock Overlook Outside of Boulder

    Nice easy tucked away spot

    Cool dispersed camping right off the road. It's beautiful the only thing is you can here cars on the highway from your campsite and there's only like 4 campsites. Not busy at all though I was the only one there. easy to get to with 4 wheel drive car

  • Camper-submitted photo from Roam America Horseshoe Bend
    June 1, 2024

    Roam America Horseshoe Bend

    The staff greeted me with a cappuccino! Excellent!

    I absolutely loved this campground. The staff were wonderful, the entire park was fresh and clean, and I don't care if you have a fully-equipped bathroom in your RV...you have to checkout their showers. It's a spa. Not kidding. If there was one downside it was that there are few trees for shade, but it was early enough in the year that it wasn't an issue. Wonderful large dog park and the best laundry facilities I've seen. Highly recommend!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Burr Trail Rd Dispersed Camping
    June 1, 2024

    Burr Trail Rd Dispersed Camping

    Long drive to the good sites.

    40+ foot 5th wheel, 4x4 Ram After a conversation with the Info center in Cannonville, we chose to drive through Long Canyon, past the Long Canyon overlook (Overlook #2) to Wolverine Loop Road. It was a 50-55 minute drive from Boulder. The site we saw right near the road, visible from the overlook, turned out to be our favorite. If you're in a small vehicle, the path to the left when entering this space will take you to an even better view. 37.9224377, -111.2339323

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sleeping Bear Campground
    May 29, 2024

    Sleeping Bear Campground

    Amazing place

    It’s a dry camping spot. We didn’t see wild animals around. Has a Porta-potty in the campground. Nice views and not too many people in the campground. 25$ per night host came to welcome us and collect the payment.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Upper Creek Falls Trail
    May 11, 2024

    Upper Creek Falls Trail

    Very dispersed

    The access is close to the main road. It is steep but then is very flat. The campgrounds are in a circle and looks like people like doing donuts here you can see the tracks. There were other campers very far

  • Camper-submitted photo from Canyons of Escalante RV Park
    May 11, 2024

    Canyons of Escalante RV Park

    Great stopover for regrouping

    We been dispersed camping with a camper van for a week and this RV park was everything we needed: laundry, showers, recharge devices with power along with the dump, all within a few steps. Each site has a dividing fence with plenty of room in between. The owners know how bad RV parks could be. Never seen cleaner facilities with a spacious laundry room, showers, etc. They even have a dog park. Their communication with you is above par, everything is explained before you arrived via text. And if you are overdue on your stated arrival time, they send you a text with after hours check-in info.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Canyons of Escalante RV Park
    May 9, 2024

    Canyons of Escalante RV Park

    Lovely site

    Arrived when the office was closed but was warmly greeted by a very friendly and helpful attendant.

    Good roomy pitch and spotlessly clean shower/bathroom and laundry facilities. 

    Lovely quiet town where my daughter and I strolled and picked up some groceries and beer.

    Would highly recommend 👍

  • Camper-submitted photo from Page Lake Powell Campground
    May 8, 2024

    Page Lake Powell Campground

    Noisiest campground we’ve ever stayed in.

    This  rv park is directly on an extremely busy Coppermine Road. Our space was the closest one to the driveway entrance. Air conditioning, earplugs, and white noise did nothing to quell the sound for a good night sleep.

    Wi-Fi was intermittent at best but for the three days we were here we were able to log on one time. Kept saying unable to connect wrong password which wasn’t the case. Bring some DVDs because there is no TV availability. Even with our cable hook up may be a satellite for people work, but we don’t have one. Most people have dogs, and apparently leash requirements are not enforced. We have a cat and I couldn’t even take her out on her leash due to all the loose dogs. Most people have no regard and walk through your campsite back-and-forth to the office. We were one row away from the office,#82.  

    That being said, the sites level, and the hook ups were OK

    Although it was extremely windy for a day, I think I would have spent the extra money and stayed at one of the campsites near the  marina much quieter, and well maintained.

    Did not use the pool or spa as it was loaded with kids and families were not real big on indoor facilities anyway. Sorry to make. Out first review such a downer but had we known we would’ve moved on and not stayed here. Very few healthy options for eating in town might do best with the deli at Safeway. We did have a nice lunch Canyon brewery.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
    May 2, 2024

    Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park

    Amazing place to stay

    We wanted to visit the Petrified Tree park and decided to stay over night since it was only 15 USD extra. The lake view is stunning, toilets and showers are super clean and staff is really nice and friendly. In total the dry camping place by the lake with shower access and park entrance was 25 USD.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Horse Canyon Camping
    May 1, 2024

    Horse Canyon Camping

    Great views

    Great views. We were about 250 yards off the main road. Only one spot here. Maybe more further back. High clearance vehicles only. We hit out bumper in one spot with 11" of clearance on the truck. No trailers or RVs. No cell or trash. Pack it in, pack it out. We found the site mostly clean other than a piece of TP under a rock and a used paper towel in the fire pit. We picked them up for the careless other camper that was there. Technically you need a free permit but without going all the way to Escalante, not sure how you'd get one. If you go through Escalante on your way to this spot, you can get one at the visitor center.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Haycock Ranch Road BLM
    April 30, 2024

    Haycock Ranch Road BLM

    Crowded

    This area is right off the highway and had 25 or more campers there. Full size rigs, trailers, vans and tents. No thank you. Keep going, you'll find something.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outfitters Cabins and Campground
    April 26, 2024

    Outfitters Cabins and Campground

    Great stay but best was the pizza!

    We didn't stay the night there but we visited often for the restaurant and the people. Great atmosphere, cute little shop and just amazing pizza!!!!!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Monument Valley KOA
    April 25, 2024

    Monument Valley KOA

    Nice but expensive

    First, you're paying for location. It's a KOA Journey, so you're not getting any amenities. Overall this is a nice campground. Sites are pretty level and gravel. Bathrooms are basic and clean. Staff is very friendly and can assist with directions and tours.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
    April 21, 2024

    Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping - Grand Staircase Nat Mon

    Beautiful, quiet, and sandy

    Found a gorgeous, level spot about 2 miles down the road. Road wasn't bad, but liked having AWD to get through some spots of softer sand. It was so quiet in the evening - very peaceful. This is obvious, but there was sand everywhere, so be prepared for it to get on everything.



Guide to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Camping near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for exploring, there are plenty of options to suit your needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the breathtaking trails around the area. At Calf Creek Campground, one camper said, "The hike to the falls is absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be back." This campground is a great starting point for the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail.
  • Water Activities: Enjoy swimming and boating at Bullfrog RV & Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "This is a great place to camp close to the lake. Lots of sandy beaches close and lots of fun in Powell."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A visitor at Stanton Creek Primitive Campground noted, "We saw lots of other wildlife, too! Herons, peregrines, and little lizards everywhere."

What campers like:

  • Seclusion: Many campers appreciate the quiet spots available at Hole in the Rock Road at Grand Staircase-Escalante. One reviewer said, "Sites were great and very secluded. They are situated far enough off the road that traffic was unnoticeable."
  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views at Spencer Flat Dispersed Camping. A happy camper shared, "Our site overlooked a small canyon and wash and provided great sunset and sunrise views."
  • Affordability: Many appreciate the free camping options. A visitor at Harris Wash Dispersed mentioned, "BLM lands so camping is free."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Most campgrounds, like Coyote Gulch, have no amenities. A reviewer warned, "This is a backpacking trip. No amenities in the canyon and you must pack out your poop."
  • Road Conditions: Be prepared for rough roads. A camper at Haycock Ranch Road BLM noted, "The drive is a LONG one. It is very rugged and even some washed out points from flash floods."
  • Wildlife Precautions: Keep food secure to avoid animal encounters. A visitor at Stanton Creek Primitive Campground advised, "Be careful if you have smaller dogs with you and keep your trash out of reach."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Wahweap Campground & RV Park offers amenities like laundry and showers. A reviewer said, "Large campsites that were pretty well spread out. Nice hosts and shop for the campsite."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have activities for kids. A camper at Lake View Campground mentioned, "Amazing little gem, lots of activities for kids."
  • Safety First: Ensure kids are aware of wildlife. A parent at Calf Creek Campground noted, "The canyon is pretty steep and that has the effect of making it chilly in the morning."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Road Conditions: RVers at Gouldings RV and Campground recommend checking road conditions before heading out. One said, "The road can be rough to get there and to reach certain sites, so I would recommend a high clearance vehicle."
  • Arrive Early: Popular spots fill up fast. A visitor at Canyons of Escalante RV Park advised, "You must arrive as early as possible to snag a good spot."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Campers at Bullfrog RV & Campground suggested, "Make sure you bring enough water and supplies! You are far from town."

Camping near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, but being prepared will make your experience even better!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is Calf Creek Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.

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