Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Wendover, UT

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Wendover, Utah (14)

    1. Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed)

    40 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    5 miles
    Website

    "the Bonneville Salt Flats, and minutes from the towns of Wendover and West Wendover, at the Nevada and Utah state line."

    "Solitude, great road to it, 4 bars of VZ reception, easy access to I-80 but plenty far enough away to not hear it at all, truck stop at exit, town of Wendover 15 minutes away, worth the extra couple minutes"

    2. Wendover KOA

    16 Reviews
    West Wendover, NV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-8552

    "Excellent access to salt flats and casinos. The park is gravel but there are a few grass patches. The dog park is gravel. Basketball and other recreation areas are good."

    "Easy access to Wendover"

    3. Silver Island Mountains by Bonneville Salt Flats

    10 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    4 miles

    "This is right next to the highway near Bonneville Flats. You can see the highway, but I can’t hear it right now, probably tonight I will be hearing it more. Couple of other campers just spread out."

    "Set up camp near Bonneville salt flats above the Silver Island Mountains backcountry byway. There are many campsites and all are far away from each other. As well as far away from highway."

    4. BLM by Salt Flats - Dispersed Site

    8 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "Exit Bonneville Speedway. Head N past Sinclair (on right)."

    "We even had some prong horned sheep near us on the mountain. The sunrise and stars at night were unreal. It was easy to get to, a long dirt road that splits off from the Bonneville Speedway road."

    5. BLM Site next to Salt Flats

    5 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 320-8300

    "Super close to the Bonneville salt flats. Large open area and would accommodate larger rvs and then some off-road spots that would need to be for 4x4."

    "The camping facilities are well-maintained and conveniently situated, allowing for easy access even for those towing small travel trailers."

    6. Wendover Nugget RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (775) 664-2221

    "Right behind Nugget Casino south of big parking lot. Full hookups very clean. No tables, Level paved parking pads, only 15."

    "Close to nugget and Montego casinos. No bathrooms or trees for shade."

    7. Rishel Mountain Dispersed Sites

    4 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "Just off the I-80 on your way to Wendover. The main things here are the views. I would recommend getting here close to sunset and leaving shortly after sunrise."

    "We were able to drive in fairly easily despite long stretches of washboard roads and minor ruts. The surrounding area is beautiful and the night sky was stunning."

    8. Bonneville Salt Flats BLM

    4 Reviews
    Wendover, NV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "I’ve loved visiting and driving across the Bonneville salt flats for decades."

    9. Lost Boys Peak Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "We were able to find plenty of camp spots for our off road trailer but I bet any trailer could make it as the road was not crazy bumpy or anything. I remember it was super windy!"

    "The surrounding hills have trails for days if you have a dirtbike or atv/utv and want to explore. It is parallel to the famous Bonneville Salt Flats."

    10. Dispersed Site at the Base of A Hill - BLM

    2 Reviews
    Wendover, UT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 977-4300

    "Both sites are located off of Lower Rishel Peak Rd. Large site with a clean rock fire ring. Mostly level gravel surface. It's on a rise a little more than a half-mile away from Silver Island Loop Rd."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Wendover, UT

108 Reviews of 14 Wendover Campgrounds


  • Bentz E.
    Oct. 25, 2021

    Rishel Mountain Dispersed Sites

    Nothing to camp here for but the views

    Just off the I-80 on your way to Wendover. The main things here are the views. I would recommend getting here close to sunset and leaving shortly after sunrise. Awesome spot for some photography and you can get some good shots of the stars if you can get behind the mountains enough to block out the city lights from Wendover. There are bathrooms off the exit of the I-80

  • Connor N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2021

    Rishel Mountain Dispersed Sites

    Beautiful views, extremely quiet, great access to Bonneville Salt Flats

    Spent an entire week and enjoyed every bit of it. We were able to drive in fairly easily despite long stretches of washboard roads and minor ruts. The surrounding area is beautiful and the night sky was stunning. No facilities, but that's to be expected. Verizon coverage was fair. Very easy access to the Bonneville Salt Flats and 20 minutes from Wendover and the NV line. Would absolutely stay again!

  • Jeff L.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Wendover KOA

    Good but with no wifi

    Good utilities, nice facilities. Excellent access to salt flats and casinos. The park is gravel but there are a few grass patches. The dog park is gravel. Basketball and other recreation areas are good. Wifi was a nogo for everyone we met.

  • Dare To Everywhere  .The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed)

    Close to town, but feels far away. Can get busy.

    Stayed: 5/14/2021

    Cost: FREE

    Site: SEE PIC

    Vehicle: Volkswagen Atlas

    Equipment: Tent

    AT&T: Weaker 5G

    T-Mobile: 2 bars LTE

    This is a great area, just outside of the Bonneville Salt Flats, and minutes from the towns of Wendover and West Wendover, at the Nevada and Utah state line. Apple Maps had some issues with us getting to these sites, because it thought it was only walkable, and that there was no road. So, if you plug it in and there is a crazy long commute, that could be why.

    Once you take the turn off of Leppy Pass Road, there is an open area that had some RVs and others camping out. If you continue east, passing the ‘Silver Island Mountains Back Country Byway’ sign, you will end up at the Volcano Peak Dispersed area. We traveled about 2 miles down this road, going around a curve with a flat area and big rock to the right. There are many more sites this way, but we turned around and chose the site marked in the map picture. Heads up, the road can be a little rough!

    We had some cool views of the flats, I-80 in the distance and surrounded by the mountains. It is a little close to the road and there was quite a bit of traffic, so noise and dirt/dust could be an issue. However, it is a beautiful site!

    #DareToEverywhere

  • Devin L.
    Jul. 8, 2022

    Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed)

    The perfect spot

    Unbelievable spot! Free, of course. Solitude, great road to it, 4 bars of VZ reception, easy access to I-80 but plenty far enough away to not hear it at all, truck stop at exit, town of Wendover 15 minutes away, worth the extra couple minutes of driving down the road to get to this spot.

  • Wesley W.
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Wendover KOA

    RV stay was pleasant

    Nice staff on the desk, showers were clean, pool was open and cool. Site was clean and quiet. Easy access to Wendover

  • Joshua D.
    Sep. 16, 2020

    Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed)

    A thing of beauty

    This is a pristine area elevated a bit off the salt flats but with views for miles. With the mountains as the backdrop, they make for a great day hike. Wendover is nearby for supplies, and you’ll need them here as there are no hookups. This is a great wide open boon-docking stop over on our way west. Close to Hwy 80, and only slightly off the beaten path, but well worth the detour. BLM land.

  • Diane The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2022

    BLM by Salt Flats - Dispersed Site

    Wide open free BLM

    Exit Bonneville Speedway. Head N past Sinclair (on right). Veer to left, which is Leepy (if you stay right youre on the Peninsula easy turn around at end) about a mile in Leppy veer to the right on the dirt road. It is wash boarded but totally doable. That leads you to the BLM parking lot. There are tons of spots all around there. To the left will lead you back to Leepy. To the right there are tons more spots. Some level, some not. You will be able to find a turn around spot (I'm towing 33' TT) if you don't want to go the, what I was told 40 mile loop. It is wash boarded. Only potable water I found was KOA in West Wendover. They also have a dump. Has a tendency to get VERY windy.

  • Joshua E.
    Mar. 21, 2025

    Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed)

    Great spot right outside of Wendover

    Perfect spot right outside of Wendover to catch some majestic views, and fun hikes. Big flat sites down in the lowlands, and more adventurous camps heading up towards the peaks. Some broken glass and other BLM trash (shotgun shells etc.) but no big trash dumps. pack it in pack it out. Would not recommend whistling at night as evil spirits may snatch up any loose gear left unattended.  Would recommend the more adventurous campsites. Only mildly haunted.


Guide to Wendover

Wendover, Utah, offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Wendover KOA

  • The Wendover KOA welcomes pets and provides amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • This campground features a large area for pets to roam and play, along with clean facilities that ensure a pleasant stay.
  • With its proximity to the Bonneville Salt Flats, your pet can enjoy scenic walks and exploration right outside your door.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Wendover

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available

  • The Rishel Mountain Dispersed Sites offer a serene environment with beautiful views, allowing pets to enjoy nature alongside their owners.
  • Campers at the Bonneville Salt Flats BLM can take advantage of the spacious areas for their pets to explore while enjoying the unique salt flats scenery.
  • The Cave Hill Dispersed Site provides a secluded spot for camping, where pets can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors in a tranquil setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Wendover, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Wendover, UT is Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed) with a 4.8-star rating from 40 reviews.

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