Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Orem, UT
Uinta National Forest Hope Campground offers spacious tent and RV sites for campers with dogs, accessible via Squaw Peak Road about 25 minutes from downtown Provo. The campground maintains pet-friendly policies throughout its shaded sites, which feature fire pits, grills, and picnic tables. Pets must remain leashed in all areas of the campground. Camp hosts are generally attentive about enforcing quiet hours and maintaining cleanliness throughout the pet-accessible areas. Utah Lake State Park Campground also welcomes pets with full hookup sites for RVs and designated tent camping areas near the shoreline. Most spots at Utah Lake include pavilions and tables suitable for families camping with dogs. Campers regularly note the abundance of mosquitoes and bugs at Utah Lake during summer months, which can be particularly bothersome when walking dogs.
Squaw Peak Road Dispersed camping areas provide free, primitive options for those seeking more rugged camping with pets. These areas have no dedicated pet amenities but allow dogs to accompany campers without additional fees. No water or toilet facilities are available at these dispersed sites, so pet owners must pack adequate water for themselves and their animals. Springville/Provo KOA Holiday features nearly 200 sites including tent spots, RV sites with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabins with designated pet exercise areas. The yellowjackets at higher elevation campgrounds can be particularly troublesome during daylight hours for both humans and pets. Several hiking trails near Hope Campground accommodate dogs on leash, with the Camp Host maintaining clean facilities and offering guidance on local trail conditions suitable for hiking with pets.
