Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Cheney, WA

Peaceful Pines RV Park & Campground allows pets in designated areas with significant restrictions. Reviews indicate limited pet walking areas with rules that permit dogs only at specific sites. Several campgrounds near Cheney accommodate pets with varying amenities, including Clear Lake Recreation Area and Ruby's Resort & RV @ Silver Lake. The military-operated Clear Lake facility provides lakeside camping for tents, RVs, and cabins with access to water activities. Tent spaces at Peaceful Pines are spacious with clean bathrooms and showers, though visitors with dogs report strict regulations that limit movement throughout the campground.

Willow Creek Retreat provides more relaxed pet experiences on five acres of pastureland with 30-amp electricity and porta-potty facilities. Dogs can enjoy the open space with sites spaced far enough apart for privacy under willow trees. The rural setting includes views of grazing Arabian horses in adjacent pastures and beautiful sunsets. Two nearby free options include Hog Lake Campground and Fishtrap Recreation Area, both Bureau of Land Management properties allowing pets. Military families with pets can access Fairchild AFB FamCamp and Clear Lake Military, though dogs are not permitted on beach or lake areas at Clear Lake Recreation Area. Riverside State Park's Bowl and Pitcher Campground provides pet-friendly sites with access to drinking water, electric hookups, and standard amenities including showers and trash disposal.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Cheney, Washington (89)

    1. Hog Lake Campground

    35 Reviews
    Sprague, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 536-1200

    "Arrived early in the afternoon and got the last spot, looked to be a lot of people staying longer term; but still was quiet and there are lots of places to walk with pets/explore around camp."

    "Pet friendly and honestly it doesn’t feel like this place is well known. I don’t find many folks there every time I go."

    2. Bowl and Pitcher Campground — Riverside State Park

    30 Reviews
    Spokane, WA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 465-5064

    "Standard State Park facilities set near downtown Spokane in a beautiful river gorge. You don't feel close to the city at all here with plenty of space to hike and bike. The dogs loved it too."

    "Multiple water spigots close by. Lots of walking trails nearby and a cool suspension bridge over the river. Other than the lack of solitude, absolutely no complaints."

    3. Northern Quest RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Airway Heights, WA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 702-2082

    $65 - $75 / night

    "Pool was closed, fairly quiet but everyone has a dog."

    "Easy to get around, quick access to a gas station and Wal-Mart is super close."

    4. Peaceful Pines RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cheney, WA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (509) 235-4966

    "This is a small campground just on the edge of town in Cheney Washington."

    "Small campground just outside of Cheney. Clean restrooms and showers. Has a game room and laundry facility. Friendly staff."

    5. Willow Creek Retreat

    6 Reviews
    Airway Heights, WA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 218-6519

    $50 - $79 / night

    "There is an airport near by but I only heard one plane during our stay! Would love to stay here longer next time!"

    "I loved being out near the pastures, with plenty of adorable and sweet animals. The host is so kind and responsive and I am so grateful to her for opening the property up to campers :) 12/10!!"

    6. Clear Lake Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Medical Lake, WA
    6 miles
    +1 (509) 247-5920

    "Only $15 for a dry tent space with shade and view of the lake! Why not give it 5 stars? The visitors are primarily young, drinking, playing loud music, driving fast and kicking up dust."

    "Clear Lake Recreation Area is amazing! The scenery is beautiful, and there are plenty of activities for everyone."

    7. Fishtrap Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    Sprague, WA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 536-1200

    "Stayed for a night to breakup a long drive. Arrived Monday evening and was the only one here. It’s just a large gravel parking lot with a single vault toilet, no other services."

    "But it has a really nice hiking trail behind it. Worth a stop, but not for long term camping"

    8. Fairchild AFB FamCamp

    5 Reviews
    Medical Lake, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 247-5920

    "If you have access to military facilities I strongly recommend it."

    "It is fairly close to base amenities. Nice commissary and PX store on base."

    9. Spokane KOA Journey

    32 Reviews
    Greenacres, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 924-4722

    $50 - $300 / night

    "Sites were narrow had to ask a fellow camper to move his truck was very difficul to manuver the camp ground streets Large beautiful trees Facilities were clean Laundry was adequate Dog poop everywhere"

    "It is located in between Spokane proper and Coeur d'Alene (so Spokane Valley). There are tons of spots to choose from, but it gets pretty busy in the summer."

    10. Ruby’s Resort & RV @ Silver Lake

    4 Reviews
    Medical Lake, WA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 720-0958

    $50 - $65 / night

    "We stayed on the premium lake view site which was solid and away from much of the other campers so it felt private.
    Bathrooms and showers were far away and weren't that great."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Cheney, WA

617 Reviews of 89 Cheney Campgrounds


  • Rachel A.
    Aug. 4, 2020

    North Spokane RV Campground

    Well maintained and manicured

    Very clean with all the trim :) space between units, a dog park and playground, and nearby to restaurants while being just far enough on the edge of town to feel as such

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    River Walk RV Park

    Parking lot near river and bike trail

    It is hard to find many positives about this place. It has nothing to do with the people, but only about the "campground". It is a parking lot. No grass. Very tight. Lots of seasonal folks. There is a dog park. It Is right on the river. It is right on the bike trail. It is close to town. Beyond that. There is nothing that I deem attractive or desirable about this place. So for me personally, we passed. Please check out the photos and judge for yourself.

  • Austin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2021

    Wolf Lodge Campground

    RV Park few miles from Couer D'Alene

    Standard RV park with full hookups, bathrooms, showers, basic store, and dog park.  Decent amount of highway noise

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Soaring Hawk RV Resort

    Great park

    Quiet, spacious, beautiful smell of pine trees. Wouldn’t want to drive in after dark though. Two large dog parks. Park is gravel and you may need to do a little leveling, but it isn’t bad at all. Had enough room to park my 44’ rig and my truck right next to it. Would definitely come here again.

  • B
    Jul. 8, 2022

    Peaceful Pines RV Park & Campground

    Week Stay

    I’ve never been so harassed before by a campground for having a pet. Definitely not pet friendly. There is literally one tree they make you stay at and you can’t walk the campground with your dog.

  • Kevin K.
    Jul. 4, 2022

    Soaring Hawk RV Resort

    Great stat

    Great new campground right outside of Plummer. There's been some sort of entertainment each night we've been here, fire dancers Friday and Saturday, a 4th of july bbq, 2 bands and fireworks at midnight tonight. There's several different sections to stay in, a dog park, lodge and laundry area. I would definitely come again.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Liberty Lake RV Campground

    Looks like a parking lot with RVs

    This is a newer RV park in Liberty Lake. They have only been open 2 years. Liberty Lake is between Spokane, WA and Coeur d’Alene ID. There are about 130 spaces or so, with concrete pads and paved streets. There is grass between sites, but they are much too close to be comfortable, and there is no shade! And, the rules!!! Lots more rules than most other camping areas.’ It also appears many of the residents are semi-permanent. They have free cable snd wifi, a dog park, playground, swimming pool, laundry, and dump station. The sites are 30/50 amp, most are pull through but the outer ring is back in. They also have propane. They are on the pricy side: an outside loop 50 ft. Site is $74/night. Good Sam gets you a 10% discount. It is easy access to I-90 both East and west.

  • S
    Jan. 11, 2025

    Coeur d'Alene RV Resort

    Nice Public Bldg

    We stayed the night in January and had a late check-in. Paid $69 and had access to full hookups. If you are not there before 5 pm they will not share the code for the bathrooms, etc so beware! Neighbors are told not to give out the code so we had quite a time trying to get in! The public building has bathrooms, laundry, pool, small store and a nice lounge. Lots are quite close together but it is neatly laid out with a few dog parks.

  • s
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Wolf Lodge Campground

    Clean and convenient

    Made my reservation for an overnight stay over the phone on my way there. Staff was very kind and friendly. I came after the office was closed and a map was left for which tent site was mine. Very clean campgrounds, had a cute little dog park in it too. Ample amount of restrooms and showers available, that were spotless and well stocked.


Guide to Cheney

Dispersed camping options near Cheney, Washington provide access to lakefront sites, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing. The area sits on the eastern edge of the Columbia Plateau with basalt rock formations and rolling hills. Summer temperatures average 85°F with minimal rainfall, while spring and fall camping offers mild weather conditions and fewer crowds.

What to do

Hiking at Fishtrap Recreation Area: This Bureau of Land Management site offers free camping with multiple hiking trails. "A nice location! I will advise tent campers it is tent accessible but not the easiest spot in a tent. The soil is very dry and a couple of the spots were hard rocks and not accessible for tents," notes camper Linnea W. about Fishtrap Recreation Area.

Water activities at Clear Lake: The lake provides swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. According to one visitor at Clear Lake Military, "Cute little campground on a lake. Beach isn't the greatest, full of goose poop. Water isn't the clearest, but works for kayaking and paddle boarding. Both are available for rent from the office."

Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. A camper at Willow Creek Retreat observed, "Just gorgeous. I loved it here as did my fiancé- being out in a beautiful open space but nestled under a willow tree, sites are nicely spaced out. I loved being out near the pastures, with plenty of adorable and sweet animals."

What campers like

Quiet country settings: Rural camping options provide peaceful experiences. At Willow Creek Retreat, a reviewer noted, "This is five acres in a lovely pasture by a creek with large trees. There is 30 amp electricity and a porta-potty. The host is a good communicator. Sites are big and grassy. Relaxed and quiet place."

Convenient overnight stops: Travelers appreciate accessible camping options near major routes. "A nice place to pass through while driving through the area. It's quiet and really close to the highway. There are 10-12 spots along the gravel road to Hog Lake," reports a camper at Hog Lake Campground.

Clean facilities: Maintained bathrooms are valued by tent campers. "Nice RV park with Wi-Fi and Pool. Spacious lots with grass and asphalt pads. Easy to get around, quick access to a gas station and Wal-Mart is super close," shares a visitor at Northern Quest RV Resort.

What you should know

Pet policies vary significantly: Many campgrounds near Cheney have specific rules for dogs. At Bowl and Pitcher Campground, pets are allowed but must be leashed. A camper notes, "Campground right in Spokane. Bowl and Pitcher campground has several partial-hookup sites with electricity and water, and several with no hook ups. There is a dump station, and two restrooms both with showers."

Weather conditions impact camping: Summer heat affects site comfort. "Would try this again maybe when it's nicer weather. It was too hot for us to hang around. Not many spots with shade," reports a visitor at Fishtrap Recreation Area.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise from trains or nearby facilities. A KOA visitor explains, "A nice campsite close to Spokane and Idaho. Friendly staff and clean. I really like this spot, but the noise from the trains is loud. Be sure to bring earplugs if you are tent camping."

Tips for camping with families

Accessibility to amenities: Families benefit from campgrounds with clean facilities and activities. At Hog Lake Campground, a visitor shares, "This campsite was the perfect break in our drive from North Cascades to Glacier. The road was easy to find and there were so many great sites. There is a porta potty too. We found a site that was both tent-able and hammock-able."

Wildlife education opportunities: Children can observe local animals safely. "We enjoyed our stay here. We experience wild turkeys, a variety of birds, the sound of coyotes not far, field squirrels and snakes," reports a camper at Fishtrap Recreation Area.

Military family options: Service members have additional camping options. "Very clean, shaded camping. The laundry room was well maintained and very affordable. If you have access to military facilities I strongly recommend it," notes a visitor at Fairchild AFB FamCamp.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing and hookups: RV campers appreciate adequate site dimensions. "Great and quiet spot. Nice RV park with Wi-Fi and Pool. Spacious lots with grass and asphalt pads. Easy to get around, quick access to a gas station and Wal-Mart is super close," shares a visitor about Northern Quest RV Resort.

Highway access: Proximity to Interstate 90 makes certain campgrounds ideal for overnight stops. At Hog Lake Campground, a camper notes, "Found this last minute after deciding to drive further than planned. Quite a few spots available. It is quite open with no tree so not so great for windy days."

Budget-friendly options: Free dispersed camping provides economical alternatives for pet friendly camping near Cheney. "Great free camping near Spokane and supplies," reports a camper about Fishtrap Recreation Area.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cheney, WA is Hog Lake Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 35 reviews.

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