Best Dog-Friendly Camping near South Jordan, UT

Mountain Shadows RV Park provides pet-friendly camping options near South Jordan, Utah, with a large dog run area featuring a waterfall. Campers with pets can choose from partial or full hookup sites with varying rates from $45 to $70 per night depending on hookup options. The park maintains clean facilities with restrooms, showers, and a pool that closes at 6pm daily. Several other pet-accommodating options exist in the area, including Willow Park Campground in Lehi, which offers level campsites near the Jordan River. Staff at Mountain Shadows clearly take pride in keeping the park clean for everyone despite being located close to the noisy I-15 freeway.

Flight Park State Recreation Area offers an alternative for pet owners seeking more rustic accommodations, though camping there comes with challenges. The designated camping area is located against the hill behind the toilets with some numbered spots available for $15 per night. The area experiences consistent strong winds of 20-30mph, making it difficult to secure tents but ideal for watching paragliders. Clean vault toilets are maintained at the flight park, though the campground can be confusing to navigate, especially after dark. Most spots at Flight Park are occupied by long-term residents, and the gravel surface makes it challenging to drive tent stakes. Willow Park Campground provides a more family-friendly option with playground access, sand volleyball courts, and fishing opportunities along the Jordan River.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near South Jordan, Utah (173)

    1. Salt Lake City KOA

    44 Reviews
    Salt Lake City, UT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 328-0224

    $50 - $189 / night

    "We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown."

    "Lots of amenities: large pool, hot tub, clean bathrooms, showers, dog park, laundry."

    2. Granite Flat (utah)

    38 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $358 / night

    "It sits beneath Box Elder Peak and above Tibble Fork Resevoir, making its location a favorable one for those looking for recreational activities."

    "These campgrounds were surprisingly busy with dune buggies, dirt bikes, and cars driving by every few minutes."

    3. Willow Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Lehi, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (385) 201-1000

    $25 - $175 / night

    "This campground was nestled in the middle of Lehi Utah and it was a great place for us to swing in for one night."

    "We were able to get a spot next to the Jordan River under a beautiful tree. We brought our 16ft camper and didn’t need to back it in or anything."

    4. Mountain Shadows RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Draper, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 571-4024

    "Place was clean, friendly staff, spacious sites, ours had nice grass, dog friendly. Big beautiful dog run area with a waterfall."

    5. Little Mill

    21 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $229 / night

    "The site we stayed at had many trees around to hang hammocks and also eat and picnic in the shade. There are brand new camp fires in all sites."

    "We got a site with access to the river which my kids really enjoyed. There was a fun giant "sliding rock" in the area to climb on. Lots of trees for hammocks."

    6. Flight Park State Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    Lehi, UT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 375-0731

    "Pulling up we were a bit confused as there were paid sites near the bathroom. It appears that anything beyond that is dispersed."

    7. Pony Express RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    North Salt Lake, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 355-1550

    "Very helpful employees, clean and pet friendly. Can see mountains all around you. Great WiFi and good water. Three dog parks and dog washing bay."

    "My god-father and mother come into town yearly and stay at this location in their 5th wheel. The facility is spotless! Seriously, the staff keep the entire grounds in great condition."

    8. Timpooneke

    15 Reviews
    Mutual Dell, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 785-3563

    $28 - $142 / night

    "This campground provides easy access to one of the best hikes. Mt Timpanogous provides some stellar views of the backcountry and the valley below. On the way, stop and checkout Scout Falls."

    "I love how it is near a river. You can hear it at night. It's so nice to get to a cool area out of the hot valley and into the cool scenic back country of Utah county."

    9. Settlement Canyon/Legion Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Tooele, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 882-9041

    $15 - $40 / night

    "We stayed here for one night didn't go past the gate we just camped pretty much on the side of the dirt road next to the reservoir."

    "You’ll love sitting around your campfire watching the deer scamper in the mountains. RV camping is a must for me and full hookups are available."

    10. Nunns Park

    27 Reviews
    Aspen Grove, UT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 851-8640

    "The only bad part about this camp site is all the highway noise. It is close to the Provo river and there is lots of shade so that is nice. Great place to have a camp fire and cook some S'mores. "

    "Close in to town, very pretty with Provo river next to it. Bike path and highway noise can be distracting."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near South Jordan, UT

1261 Reviews of 173 South Jordan Campgrounds


  • Erin A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 23, 2025

    Lakeside RV Campground

    Cute RV park close to lake Utah

    This place is very cute for established camping. It has lots of trees and a nice little walking trail. They are pet friendly. They have men's and women's restrooms with showers. They also have a pool for the warmer months. There are 2 small dog parks one for large and one for small dogs. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.

    We stayed in a back in spot which was very spacious and we had a good distance from our neighbor.

    They have designated tent camping area. If you are tent camping they do not allow you to have pets.

    Only downside is you are directly next to the Provo airport which did get active around 6 am.

  • K
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Pony Express RV Resort

    Great place hidden Gem

    Very helpful employees, clean and pet friendly. Can see mountains all around you. Great WiFi and good water. Three dog parks and dog washing bay.

  • Derek E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Pony Express RV Resort

    RV Heaven

    My god-father and mother come into town yearly and stay at this location in their 5th wheel. The facility is spotless! Seriously, the staff keep the entire grounds in great condition. There are dozens and dozens of spots that fit just about any size RV or 5th wheel. Every spot has water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and enough grass space to setup pet pens.

    There are several different amenities including a pool, playground for the kids, life-size chessboard, and a mini-breed dog park!

  • K
    May. 10, 2022

    Riverside RV Resort

    Very New

    It is a lovely place. Nice patch of grass at the site. River and walking trail just steps away from all sites. Would be nice if the dog park was finished. There are other amenities that are planned to be available, but are not available yet. It is a very pretty place with the mountain backdrop. Lovely sunrises and sunsets. Beautiful.

  • Joshua E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 21, 2025

    Miner's Canyon Dispersed

    Spacious, and easy to find

    I didn't give Miner's Canyon five stars because of the excessive trash dumping that occurs at the sites. Otherwise it is a very enjoyable campsite. Spacious enough that your neighbors are distant, and quiet for the most part. Larger RVs occasionally run generators which can be noisy. The last time I camped there some folks buried their dead cat down by the water access. This seems to be somewhat common as there are two other pet graves located nearby. This dispersed camp is definitely haunted by house pets.

  • Kim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Salt Lake City KOA

    Urban campground convenient to SLC

    We wanted to explore Salt Lake City so decided to stay at this downtown KOA. It is a large and crowded RV park but right on a Transit line (UTA light rail Trax) and biking distance to downtown. The facilities are older but clean. Standard Holiday amenities like pool, dog park, dog wash, basketball court. We’d stay again if I wanted to be close to downtown.

  • Karla B.
    May. 19, 2019

    Mountain Valley RV Resort

    Friendly and immaculate

    This spacious RV park has two pools (one limited to adults only), two dog parks (one large enough for big dogs to run and fetch), two sets of pickle ball courts and is spacious and level and nice/ oh, my.

    The staff are friendly and lead you to your RV site (and actually collected and filled and delivered our propane tanks). They have a few cabins but are mostly laid out for newer RVs. They ask the age and type when making reservations. Good Sam discounts apply. This is a very nice “the only 5 star “ RV Park in Utah.

  • Brian The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Riverside RV Resort

    Nice and new

    The place was nice and new. There is a dog park area and access to a trail which runs along the river. There is a lot of noise from the interstate and the nearby Air Force base. The only issue we had was that the street lights in the resort were super bright at night. We're glad there wasn't one above our spot!

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 9, 2021

    Mountain Valley RV Resort

    Mountain Valley RV Resort, Utah

    One of our all time favorite RV parks. Located in beautiful Heber City, Utah. We felt at home as soon as we arrived and were greeted by a nice man on a golf cart who lead us to where we’d be staying. There is an adult only section if you’re looking for peace and quiet away from kids. The concrete was level and spacious, each with its own picnic table.

    They have two dog parks, one of which is the nicest and largest one we’ve seen thus far. The laundry room was sparkling clean and located adjacent to the pickle ball courts and outdoor fire pits. They have an on-site RV wash available and allowed us to borrow an adaptor from them at no charge. We enjoyed an evening in their hot tub/spa. They also have a large pool area near the bathrooms that were the most well maintained bathrooms we’ve ever used on the road. To top it all off, they have a gorgeous fitness center with weights, a treadmill and elliptical available to all guests.

    Overall we were extremely impressed with all amenities and the customer service provided at Mountain Valley RV Resort and would recommend it highly to anyone visiting the area.


Guide to South Jordan

Salt Lake City KOA accommodates pets across 180 sites including tent and RV camping options with water and electric hookups. Leashed dogs are welcome year-round with designated pet waste stations throughout the property. Mountain Shadows RV Park features a large dog run area with a waterfall, though tent campers report mixed experiences regarding pet amenities. Most campgrounds near South Jordan maintain standard policies requiring pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or tents. The staff at Pony Express RV Resort treat campers "like royalty" with excellent facility maintenance extending to pet-accessible areas.

Nearby Flight Park State Recreation Area permits dogs but requires caution due to extreme winds that make securing tents challenging, especially important when camping with pets. Willow Park Campground provides pet-friendly spaces near the Jordan River with access to walking trails along the waterway. The campground's proximity to urban areas offers convenient access to emergency veterinary services while still providing a natural setting that "feels like it's not" in the city. Campers should note that most established campgrounds in the area require payment rather than offering dispersed options, with prices ranging from $15-75 depending on hookup needs. Temperature fluctuations in the Salt Lake Valley require pet owners to monitor for heat exposure during summer months.

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