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Green Canyon Dispersed Campground requires a permit for camping with pets in a natural setting north of Richmond. This free dispersed site provides toilets and trash service while allowing pets throughout the area without designated pet-specific amenities. Campers can access sites via drive-in or walk-in approaches, with picnic tables available at established spots. Smithfield Campground in the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest maintains clean facilities with well-spaced campsites that accommodate pets. The small riverside campground offers ambient noise that helps mask sounds from pets while providing water hookups.
Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping welcomes pets of all sizes with its big-rig friendly layout approximately 15 miles east of Richmond. The free camping area permits alcohol and campfires alongside pets with no designated pet amenities like waste stations or fenced areas. Tony Grove Campground features pet-friendly sites near hiking trails that loop around the lake, making it ideal for daily dog walks. The campground roads can be tight for longer rigs, with small trailers and tents working best for pet owners. Smithfield Canyon trails provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with creek access for dogs needing cooling off during summer months. Winter conditions limit access to some areas, with Green Canyon's road closed December through mid-April.
"Perhaps a little too close to the university in Logan Utah it was busy that Friday night. I think all the spots filled by 7pm some 50 people there that night."
"About 15 mins outside of Logan up a beautiful canyon. Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn’t have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately!"
"Next to a beautiful creek. No cell service."
"It was close to home, yet in the secluded woods."
from $24 - $75 / night
"Amazing location especially because it’s close to bear lake! I heard it’s better in August, but if you camp way further down the mosquitos are absolutely miserable."
"Absolutely beautiful location off highway 89. A popular place especially for ohv-ers."
"Stayed here for two nights, at the end of a dead end road, close to the creek. Real easy place to be."
"I first visited this area in the spring, and have since been there around 4-5 times. It’s very beautiful with lots of greenery and a river through the whole canyon."
"Tony Grove Lake is beautiful slice of heaven, nestled in Logan Canyon, about an 1.5 hours north of Salt Lake City."
"The small lake is great for kiaks, paddle boards or row boats. There is a variety of hiking trails. One goes all around the lake. Not for large RVs."
"The lake is a short walk and has a nice path all the way around it with some good fishing areas and a small “beach” area. Paved roads with picnic tables and fire rings and pit bathrooms."
"The campsite has many trails going down to the lake. Fir trees are everywhere, and the campground is very clean."
from $26 - $52 / night
Check Availability"It has one bathroom area, and was right next to the Logan River. I only marked it down for small camping areas for tenting sites right next to River but would’ve been just fine for Campers. "
"Fairly close to the road. Could use a little more upkeep and price is a little high."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"Whow…new new new facilities with all the big rigs pull thru power water sewer games dog park ice cream souvenir shops easy on and off the freeway. Close to restaurants."
"Nice little dog park run as well.
Several kiddos running around on their scooters having a great time and their clubhouse just opened. Highly recommend."
from $55 - $1450 / night
Check Availability"We have no cell service in the campground but you can walk to the road and get service if needed. Behind the bathrooms on the South side there is a little trail with a beautiful view of the lake."
"Sunrise Campground sites are immersed in trees to give you a surrounding cozy and comfortable feeling. Back in sites include a fire ring and sturdy picnic table..."
from $27 - $118 / night
Check Availability"Flat, level, primitive sites, this is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. Check them out and leave them some love."
from $12 - $161 / night
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ScoutWhow…new new new facilities with all the big rigs pull thru power water sewer games dog park ice cream souvenir shops easy on and off the freeway. Close to restaurants. But a sterile walking environment. Concrete pads and all… can’t go wrong here.
GuideWhen planning our visit, we were confused by something on the website, so I called to get clarification. The staff member that I spoke with was very friendly and answered all my questions. When we arrived, the staff member at the park was very friendly and accommodating. The site we had reserved had a next-door neighbor, but there were several empty sires without direct neighbors and she happily changed our site so we had more breathing room. This park has a big open field designated as the dog park and the RV park as a whole is very pet friendly. We were in site 17, which was a 50 amp site so we had to use an adapter for our 30 amp trailer. Hookups were conveniently located and included water, electric, and sewer. The site was a super level gravel pull through although they also had some back in spots and tent friendly spots. This park is right off the interstate but we really didn't notice the road noise. The bathroom and shower was clean and well kept. The town as a whole is small but cute and has a great city park. We didnt eat at the diner in town but were told by family that its a great place to eat. We were there for two nights and will definitely stop there again when we're in the area.
GuideDon’t get me wrong. This is not camping. But it’s the perfect spot if you want to be around all the fun action of Lava Hot Springs. You’re walking distance to the river, restaurants, the pool and all the fun stuff in Lava. We were on site #1 which is by the playground and dog park, because we had both on our reservation. At first we were upset at our location, but it was actually great. Everything is clean and well managed and management made sure people kept to the quiet time.
LegendStraight up. The ONLY thing stopping me from giving this place 5 stars is the lack of trees at the sites. If it were July, this place would be hot without shade. Full hookups, WiFi, Dog park close to town. Great staff. Just need more trees!
GuideThis was a top notch camp ground. They are going through a major upgrade. Many tiny homes, spots with private hot tubs and fenced in yards, great of you have a dog!! Nice grass dog park. ACS hardware and a full grocery store next door.
TravelerThis was a great spot for a night stopover. Pro is very clean, pass are huge and level. Nice little dog park run as well.
Several kiddos running around on their scooters having a great time and their clubhouse just opened. Highly recommend.
ScoutClean restrooms and showers good wifi with a pleasant little store and the big dog park was a welcome surprise. Loved it ,only problem was the tight cramped spots.
TravelerNew RV park & sparkling clean. Large clubhouse with all amenities & beautifully decorated! Dog park and nice laundry/shower facilities. Efficient and friendly check- in procedures. Pricey but worth it. Gift shop & mini- market on premises. No tents allowed.
GuideI had never been to a KOA campground before but we were driving cross country and were tired. For $43 for a tent site we got a nice patch of grass and a fire pit. It’s clean and comfortable, but definitely a busy place. You are right next to your neighbor but they do try and put you in every-other site for space. Great bathroom facilities, dog park, amenities.
It really depends on what you like. We are tent campers that like forest service campgrounds so this is too busy for us. But a nice spot.
Dispersed camping options near Richmond, Utah provide access to high-elevation forest terrain in the Bear River Range, typically at elevations between 5,000-9,000 feet. Winter conditions close many access roads from December through mid-April, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. The area features multiple national forest access points within a 20-minute drive of Richmond.
Hiking through beaver habitat: Several sites in the Bear River Range feature active beaver ecosystems. At Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping, "You can drive for about 1.5 hours up in here and see amazing river meadow mountain views... The sites can be a little buggy but many have direct river access or beaver pond access."
Mountain biking nearby trails: The canyons near Richmond offer well-maintained bike paths. Near Green Canyon Dispersed Campground, "Tons of little spots along a gravel road. Fire rings and multiple clean bathrooms are available... Also tons of trails and mountain bikers. Met some climbers working on a sketch little project on one of the many many boulders."
Lakeside activities: When camping at higher elevations, lake access provides swimming and fishing options. "The small lake is great for kiaks, paddle boards or row boats. There is a variety of hiking trails. One goes all around the lake," notes a camper at Tony Grove Lake.
Peace and wildlife viewing: The area offers wildlife encounters in less-crowded settings. One visitor to Smithfield Campground described it as "Beautiful, quiet, clean... This little spot has five or six campsites that are spaced nicely and are all very clean... The small size means less chance of rowdy crowds. And the river adds alot of ambient noise that's awesome."
Accessibility from town: Many campsites provide natural settings close to amenities. "About 15 mins outside of Logan up a beautiful canyon. Headed up around 4pm on a Saturday during Memorial Day weekend so didn't have high hopes but found a spot with a fire ring almost immediately," reports a camper at Green Canyon.
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain well-kept public restrooms. At Tony Grove Campground, "The campground has many trails going down to the lake. Fir trees are everywhere, and the campground is very clean."
Peak season crowds: Summer weekends bring heavy traffic to popular spots. At Green Canyon, expect "Lots of traffic even late at night" as one camper noted, while another mentioned it being "Busy but lovely" with varying cell service strength.
Road conditions vary: Access roads range from well-maintained to challenging. For Red Banks Campground, a visitor explained, "Just a few Campspots. Several right on the river. Nice shade. Fairly close to the road. Could use a little more upkeep and price is a little high."
Permit requirements: Some areas require permits for legal camping. "Permit fee is $10 for 3 days," notes a winter visitor to Green Canyon, who added, "We had a quiet (only a couple of other campers further up) and enjoyable overnight visit but road was quite icy."
Wildlife awareness: Cattle grazing occurs in some areas. "Beware of cows! They will be in several sections of the road but are friendly to cars and move out of the way," warns a Franklin Basin camper.
Choose smaller, contained campgrounds: For kid-friendly pet camping near Richmond, Utah, select sites with natural boundaries. "Great campground. Secluded. Next to a beautiful creek. No cell service," notes a visitor to Smithfield Campground.
Look for multi-use areas: Sites with combined activities work well for families with pets. At Sunrise Campground, "There's our bathroom area as well as water access. Loved how wooded and private it seemed. Short drive into town or access water."
Find noise buffers: Camping near water helps mask pet sounds. "The sites are pretty spacious, heavily wooded with good shade. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site," describes a Sunrise Campground visitor, making it ideal for pets that might make noise.
Check site dimensions carefully: Many forest roads have tight turns. "The road in the campground is tight on some corners for longer rigs. A lot of spots are difficult to back into with a trailer. Small trailers and tents will work best up here," advises a Tony Grove camper.
Consider lower-elevation options: For pet-friendly RV camping near Richmond, Utah with larger rigs, explore sites closer to highways. A camper at Franklin Basin notes the area is "Amazing location especially because it's close to bear lake! I went by myself on a Friday afternoon and it was super busy but there were still some spots for just a car right off the side of the road."
Prepare for limited hookups: Most dispersed sites lack services. "No water. Must bring your own food and water," advises a Tony Grove visitor, which applies to most pet-friendly sites in the area.
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