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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hanksville, UT

758 Reviews

Duke's Slickrock Campground & RV Park near Hanksville accommodates pets throughout its spacious campsites with full hookups, tent areas, and cabins. The campground features exceptionally large sites with approximately 30 feet between neighboring rigs, providing ample space for dogs to relax at their owners' campsites. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings with pets welcome in all accommodation types. The grounds are relatively open without much privacy between sites, but the layout gives pets plenty of room to stretch out without crowding neighbors. Several friendly campground cats serve as an unofficial welcoming committee for arriving guests, though pet owners should monitor interactions between their dogs and the resident felines.

Free dispersed camping options surround the Goblin Valley area, with multiple BLM sites allowing pets without restrictions. The East and West Dispersed Areas near Goblin Valley State Park permit dogs in both tent and RV camping scenarios with no designated pet facilities but plenty of open desert for walking. Temple Mountain Road dispersed camping provides similar pet accommodation in a primitive setting. Campers report securing tents well is essential as desert winds can become intense enough to pull stakes from the ground. Dog owners staying at Goblin Valley State Park Campground have access to clean restrooms and free private showers while exploring the park's unique rock formations with leashed pets. The state park strictly enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, which includes generator use that might disturb other campers and their pets.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hanksville, Utah (102)

    1. Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 275-4584

    $45 - $200 / night

    "The goblin Valley Campground is located within goblin Valley State Park in Utah."

    "Our group was approaching Goblin Valley State Park around 8 pm and stopped at a gas station in Hanksville, Utah."

    2. Dispersed Campground - Goblin Valley

    20 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    15 miles

    "There are a lot of little canyon trails to explore for all ages! Super close to both Goblin Valley and Little Wildhorse Canyon! Highly recommend the Little Wild Horse Canyon / Bell Canyon hike."

    "Nearby there is commiting trad and sport climbs as well as difficult canyoneering routes."

    3. Duke's Slickrock Campground & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 542-3235

    "This was my final full amenities stop before heading into full dry camping with few towns anywhere near me."

    "I am in lot 11 and next to me is a picnic table (not too close) and beside it, my space includes room to park my toad. And I could easily get two cars in that space. And THEN, the next site."

    4. East Dispersed Area — Goblin Valley State Park

    14 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    14 miles

    "Great for dogs! Minutes from goblin valley and little wild horse canyon. You can fill and dump camper at goblin valley state park but it is not free."

    "Plenty of room to turn around and mostly flat site. Right next to the rocks which helped block some wind. Very quiet. No services or cell phone coverage for ATT."

    5. Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park

    88 Reviews
    Torrey, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 425-4172

    $25 / night

    "One of our favorite campgrounds in southern Utah nestled in the Capitol Reef National Park."

    "Should've planned my stay around harvest time! Very close to the Cohab canyon trail, one to hike for sure! Be sure to stop by the lil cabin nearby delectable pies and a bit of history."

    6. Offroad RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 633-3714

    $59 / night

    "Amazing that Utah's Capitol Reef is just down the road! Swing Arm City? Are you kidding!!! Countless off-road dirt bike films have been made here! 2-miles away!"

    "We set up our Starlink just for situations like this because we personally need Wi_Fi calling. We did take some walks around the park and down by the river in early evening."

    7. Coal Mine Wash

    3 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 539-4001

    "Camping allowed almost anywhere near factory butte area. Off road capable vehicle needed for a lot of it. I’ve been here a few times, got snowed on once."

    "Don’t drive into lot if the ground is soft. Make sure you secure your tent as well as possible the wind can get intense and can even pull your stakes out if the ground"

    8. West Dispersed Area — Goblin Valley State Park

    4 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 781-4400

    "Very dog friendly. We will be back for sure!"

    "The kids really enjoyed this location until about 10 in the morning! But it was very secluded and nice and you could see another site from it but no one was there."

    9. BLM Mix Pad Dispersed - Cathedral Valley

    6 Reviews
    Capitol Reef National Park, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 587-1500

    "The dirt road should be accessible to most vehicles."

    "All in all, great spot just outside of Capital Reef."

    10. Temple Mt. Rd. Dispersed

    9 Reviews
    Hanksville, UT
    20 miles

    "Easy to find a space, lots of room for kids and dogs too be their wild selves, quick drive to goblin valley"

    "Parked 2 40+ ft. rigs near the highway and went in to explore. Dispersed camping available around every corner and down every side road."

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  • Thomas B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2020

    Starr Spring Campground

    Best Kept Secret

    This BLM campground is head and shoulders above your typical boondock campsite, of which there are plenty in Utah. Better yet, it was empty when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon in mid July. It comes complete with 12 sites and a group area, picnic tables, fire rings and grill stands in every site, clean vault toilets, water standpipes and one heck of a view once you get out from under the luxuriant, shading scrub oaks. We heard about it from family members who are into rockhounding, and it does not disappoint. Definitely for the tent/small RV boondock crowd. There are no electric hookups or dump stations, but if you’re set up to go off the grid you might be able to fit a small RV or trailer in a couple of these sites. There is actually a spring nearby, so there’s a very small gurgling brook running through the campground. You’re a little higher up, so it’s a few degrees cooler than below, where you’re awed by the vast expanses of mesas and red-rock monuments you pass through to get here on SR 95 from Hanksville to the north or Blanding to the south. You’ll see the sign just past the 17-mile marker as you come south on the northern leg of 276. Fee is $10 per night. Half that if you have America the Beautiful senior pass.

  • E
    Dec. 7, 2021

    Wonderland RV Park

    Nice spot

    Fairly private for a camp ground, at least where we parked, next to the dog park. Great spot within walking distance of restaurants, clean, dog friendly

  • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Wonderland RV Park

    Nice

    Enjoyed our stay here. Clean, full hook ups, nicely landscaped, with a nice dog run for the pets. Close to the National Park.

  • R
    Mar. 25, 2025

    Capitol Reef RV Park and Glamping

    Brand new March 2025

    Everything is new. They still building the office / common room. The private bathrooms and showers are great. Everything is spotless clean. Laundry room only has 2 washers & 2 dryers. Fine now as this RV park is pretty empty. It also has several A-frame little cabins. Maybe a little dusty as they are finishing up all the gravel work. Hookups are good. Pads are level. Every spot has a picnic table & fire pit. Dog park kind of small. All dirt. Lots of areas to walk dogs. Verizon has 3 bars. WiFi is great, but not many campers here.

    A couple miles to town. Off the highway. Very quiet. Very dark at night so really nice for stargazing.

    And the mountain views are beautiful on 2 sides!

    We definitely will stay again if we in the area.

  • Emma A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2020

    Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    Pretty spot, minimal services

    The goblin Valley Campground is located within goblin Valley State Park in Utah. This is pretty much in the middle of nowhere between Hanksville and Green River on a 12 miles off detour off Highway 24. The park itself provides access to a rare and bizarre landscape of rock formation some assembling goblins mushrooms and other spires which is pretty unique to the area. The campground is nestled on the edge of some of these rock for atto a in a really scenic location. Covered picnic tables fire rings we’re also provided and a paved driveway and tent pads were also provided. No water, electric hook-ups. However, despite a fairly steep price for a standard non-electric site ( $30) minimal facilities were offered. The bathrooms and showers were closed for the season (it was late December) ang there was only access to a pit toilet near the yurts a little walk away from the campsites. There were flushing toilets a couple of miles away at the visitor center and a at the major view point over the valley of goblins. no cell reception on either Verizon or AT&T.

  • DL M.
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Burr Road Dispersed Camp - Two-Wheel Drive Access

    Rough 4-wheel drive Road campsite

    Off Burr Road. Campsite with 4 wheel drive access high clearance vehicle. Okay for pets not near the edge of canyon. Little bit of cell service. Little shelter of trees

  • Isabelle K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2017

    Goblin Valley State Park Campground

    Camping on public lands outside of Goblin Valley State Park

    Our group was approaching Goblin Valley State Park around 8 pm and stopped at a gas station in Hanksville, Utah. A worker at the station gave us the great advice to save a few dollars and enjoy a more desolate camping experience by utilizing the BLM land along UT-24. We took a 4x4 road (38.460945, 110.674291) and drove up for about 15 minutes to the top of a ridge line at dusk until we found a flat spot to pitch our tent and an existing fire ring. When we woke up we were astounded by the magnificent views. I would definitely recommend camping here if you are in the area and looking for a primitive spot to get away from civilization in the desert.

  • Aranda W.
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Dispersed Campground - Goblin Valley

    Awesome spot with lots to explore!

    We loved this site! There are a lot of little canyon trails to explore for all ages! Super close to both Goblin Valley and Little Wildhorse Canyon! Highly recommend the Little Wild Horse Canyon / Bell Canyon hike. Bring lots of water and make sure your pets stay hydrated as well! Went over Memorial Day weekend 2021 and it was not as busy as I expected it to be!

  • DL M.
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Bullfrog Canyon Overlook

    Panoramic view above bullfrog canyon

    Panoramic view about bullfrog canyon. Large sheltered fire ring. Half bars sell signal. Recommend four-wheel drive as road has deteriorated.. be careful with pets as there is 180° drop offs down to the canyon floor.

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