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    Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Campground accepts pets with sites offering substantial privacy. Camping options include individual tent and RV sites, two group areas, and two teepees available for rent. The campground features clean restrooms, pay showers ($0.50 for 3 minutes), picnic tables, and fire pits at each site. Tucannon River RV Park provides spacious pull-through sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections for $35 per night. Other pet-friendly options include Dayton-Pomeroy-Blue Mountains KOA with cabin accommodations and the free W.T. Wooten Campground #8, which requires only a Discover Pass. Mosquitoes can be problematic at Lewis & Clark, especially during summer months, so pet owners should pack insect repellent for themselves and appropriate protection for their animals.

    Camping with dogs in the Tucannon area offers access to nearby rivers and trails. The Tucannon River runs adjacent to Lewis & Clark Trail State Park, though accessing the water requires some scrambling over terrain that may be challenging with pets. Secure water shoes are recommended as some rocks can be extremely slippery. The eight Washington State Fish & Wildlife campgrounds along Tucannon Road become progressively less crowded the further up the road you travel, with campground #8 often completely empty while lower-numbered sites fill quickly. Cell reception is unavailable throughout most of the area, particularly at the Tucannon campgrounds and W.T. Wooten sites. This region is popular with hunters during hunting season, so pet owners should take appropriate precautions with bright-colored pet gear when visiting during these times.

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      1. Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Campground

      4.2(10)5mi from Dayton30 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Well kept state park with access to the Touchet River. Plenty of shade and protection from any breeze. Nearby highway sounds are infrequent and tolerable. We will be back."

      "Best feature: River is so close to hop in. There is no super easy walk in route to the river that we found."

      from $12 - $68 / night

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      2. Tucannon River RV Park

      4.9(8)13mi from DaytonRVs, Tents

      "Pets welcome. Close to Tucannon and Snake Rivers. Open year round."

      "Awesome park near Dayton and Palouse Falls. Absolutely NOTHING, including cell service nearby, which made this open campground in a winter wheat field absolutely perfect!"

      from $12 - $30 / night

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      3. Dayton-Pomeroy-Blue Mountains KOA

      4.2(5)14mi from DaytonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "They also provide recreational access to the local wind farms."

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      4. Tucannon Campground

      3.8(5)15mi from DaytonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Quiet and away from others."

      "There’s also a little hiking trail that was overgrown and unmaintained when we were there, it was really beautiful though. Pit toilets here, no water and no trash, no amenities."

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      5. Midway Campground

      4.8(4)15mi from DaytonRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There are plenty of logging trails to hike within walking distance, and more a short drive away. The drive to Midway is beautiful, worth it even if you don't plan to stay overnight."

      "It's a cool spot and the drive there is beautiful. It's the only campground in the general area meaning it's the only bathroom nearby."

      from $8 / night

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      6. THE BEAR NECESSITIES

      5.0(1)11mi from Dayton1 site

      from $150 / night

      7. Panjab Campground

      4.5(2)15mi from DaytonTents

      "First come first serve, there is a nice little river that runs near the campground as well."

      from $8 / night

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      8. W.T. Wooten Campground #8

      5.0(1)15mi from DaytonRVs, Tents

      "Washington State Fish & Wildlife has established 8 campgrounds along Tucannon Rd, free with Discover Pass, 21 day stay limit. This review and photos are for campsite #8."

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      9. Godman Guard Station

      4.3(3)18mi from Dayton1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "I didn’t know we had a good campground near us. The cabin is pretty cheap and was able to fit my entire family including uncles and aunts and grandparents etc."

      "I'm not sure what the other reviewer is talking about regarding a lake, as this ridge is at 6000' above sea level and there's no lake there."

      from $60 / night

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      10. Riparia

      4.0(3)18mi from Dayton

      "It is a tiny forest tucked away along the river.... when I say tiny, I mean fairy like.
      You can easily set up a tent and float along the river's edge."

      "No dumpsites nearby. Closest I found is right off highway 395 at the rest area.  12. You can cross the dam Monday-Thursday excluding holidays and only during daytime hours. 

      13."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Dayton, WA

    281 Reviews of 60 Dayton Campgrounds

    • Paul M.
      Jul. 14, 2025

      Boyer Park & Marina KOA

      Beautiful park with all the amenities

      We camped on one of the first weekends they were open. Really love the walks and store, clean bathroom. Cool dog park with shade. Loved it!

    • Jaime B.
      Jun. 17, 2021

      RV Resort Four Seasons

      Lots of hookups

      This site was right next to Fort Walla Walla, with a park and dog park. Not much else here but weird animal statues and long-term RVers. Lots of hookups for RV and trailers. No tent or car camping. The bathrooms were still closed June 2021, need to use your own hookups.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 20, 2025

      Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

      Clean, well-run RV place in a small city

      This “RV resort” is within the city of Clarkston and a stone’s throw from a Costco, a WalMart and an Albertson’s. It’s highly manicured and very clean. Staff members are on top of every little thing, friendly and respectful. The waterfront sites overlook Granite Lake, a reservoir on the Snake River. There’s not a whole heck of a lot to do in Clarkston and environs, but it’s a super friendly city and the RV resort is pretty pleasant, featuring a dog park, lots of well-tended lawns, shared propane fire pits and grills and sparkling restrooms.

    • Rachel A.
      Aug. 30, 2020

      Hells Canyon Resort

      Clean and sprawling

      Excellent views and right on the edge of Clarkston. Super clean, friendly people, a pet area and water access

    • Dean R.
      Jun. 8, 2018

      Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

      Quiet, Clean, well maintained RV Campground

      This is an all paved rv campground on the Snake River and bordering Lewiston, ID. It has all the amenities of the Premier RV Resort affiliation. It has all the hook-ups and all sites are well manicured. A lot of the sites have longer term rv's from seasonal workers and such, it is not like a long term trailer park though. The management works to make sure your needs are taken care of. There is a paved walking trail alongside the park that follows the river with pet statiions located at intervals and is maitained by the municipality. There are Snake river boat tours nearby and plenty of shopping close and throughout the community. Fishing is a big activity on the rivers.

    • L
      May. 30, 2018

      Tucannon River RV Park

      Peaceful

      Beautifully maintained campground with friendly camp hosts. Affordable, large pull through sites. Large shade trees in several sites. Some of the most level sites we’ve stayed in. Community fire pit or bring your own to have in your site. Nice bathrooms with showers ($1 in quarters for 7 minutes). Plenty of grass area for kids to play in. Pets welcome. Close to Tucannon and Snake Rivers. Open year round.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 22, 2024

      Blue Valley RV Park

      Nice Campground

      Our GPS took us right to the campground (CG) plus there was plenty of Blue Valley RV Park signage to guide the way into a small industrial area and the adjacent golf course. Check-in was quick and we proceeded to back-in site 8 with FHUs. The utilities are towards the back of the pad, so I had to use two sewer hoses to get from the main black tank on our Brinklely G model. The sites on this side of the CG are nicely landscaped with a decent amount of room. After reviewing all the rules on line, we were a little concerned but the management was not overbearing and there are four main rules as displayed when you check in 1) 5 mph speed limit, 2) don’t park in the road) 3) pick up after your pet, and 4) pets on a leash. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. We got 4 bars on Verizon. There were no mature trees in our area, so we did not have a problem getting a clear shot north for our Starlink. We logged into the Wifi and it was above average, but the CG was not full. The CG is near a small but nice industrial area near the police station and humane society. Go to Walla Walla’s main street area where there are far more wine tasting rooms than you can do in a day. Grab pizza from the Sweet Basil Pizzeria. This CG was a good choice to visit the area.

    • T
      Oct. 11, 2022

      Chief Timothy Park

      Chief Timothy review , tents and cabins

      The actual location and grounds are amazing. Right on the Snake river. So much walking and fishing. And swimming. Kayaking. Even cat fishing. The tents sites are very crammed next to each other though. The cabins are cute and small. No bathrooms in them but there are Public bathrooms and showers. Very busy on major holidays in the summer.

    • F
      Jul. 21, 2020

      Dayton-Pomeroy-Blue Mountains KOA

      Last Resort?

      Ok so if this is Last Resort this place was cool. First of, IT'S NO LONGER A KIA. Second, if maps send you down Hartsock Rd ( a right turn just outside of downtown Dayton) I don't recommend taking it. You will come to a steep canyon called Hartsock Rd. While the road is OK, not very wide, the grade is pretty steep. My brakes were cooking. Stay on highway 12. The campground itself was cool. Not alot of shade but just up road from the lakes to fish. Good hiking and walking beyond the lakes. We went two months ago and at Tucannon campground (south of campground) the road was closed due to washouts. I enjoyed my time. Showers, full hookups, good people.

    Guide to Dayton

    The Tucannon River drainage area near Dayton, Washington sits at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 4,000 feet within the Blue Mountains region. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-80s with cooler nights around 50°F. Winter camping remains possible at lower elevations, though higher areas close seasonally due to snow accumulation.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: River access at Riparia Park offers calmer waters for family fishing. "This is a great mostly unknown little campground... you have the river right there to cool off," notes Nick E. about Riparia, which sits directly on the Snake River.

    Hiking nearby trails: From Midway Campground, access logging trails without driving. "There are plenty of logging trails to hike within walking distance, and more a short drive away," explains Nick B. about Midway Campground, adding that "the drive to Midway is beautiful, worth it even if you don't plan to stay overnight."

    Stargazing: The remote locations offer exceptional night sky viewing. Kim K. mentions Godman Guard Station provides "an unobstructed 240(ish) degree view of the sky, facing south. The nearest town is too far & too small to create any loom, so on a moonless night it's incredibly dark here."

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the natural spacing at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park. "The spaces are fairly private and each have a picnic table and fire pit," writes Hayley S., while another camper noted the sites have "substantial privacy."

    River access for cooling off: The Tucannon River provides welcome relief during hot summer days. Clare M. at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Campground recommends: "River is so close to hop in... The river is not very deep but that helps keep the temperature at an ideal. I highly recommend making sure you are wearing secure water shoes to help you get in and out."

    Quiet atmosphere: Campers consistently mention the peaceful environment at most campgrounds. According to Laura M., W.T. Wooten Campground #8 remains less crowded than lower-numbered sites: "The campgrounds get progressively less crowded the further up the road you go, so by campground #8 it was completely empty where campgrounds 1 through 4 were pretty packed."

    What you should know

    Bug protection essential: Mosquitoes and other insects can be problematic throughout the area. Andrea M. from Lewis & Clark Trail State Park Campground reports: "The only thing that bothered us was the mosquitoes! We weren't expecting that but once the fire got going, they stayed away."

    Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have no reception. Laura M. notes about Tucannon Campground: "Zero cell reception here in this entire area," while Phil D. confirms Riparia has "absolutely no electricity here, not even for park lights. This makes for AMAZING star gazing."

    Water access challenges: River entry points often require careful navigation. Clare M. warns: "There is no super easy walk in route to the river that we found. You may need to scramble over some stuff, so bring your floaties/chairs, but leave your rolling cooler or wagon at your site."

    Hunting season awareness: Many areas become popular with hunters during season. Laura M. notes about W.T. Wooten Campground #8: "This is a popular area for hunters, so during hunting season heads up for that."

    Tips for camping with families

    Consider teepee rentals: For families seeking more structure than tent camping, Lewis & Clark offers unique options. Hayley S. notes: "There are individual campsites, 2 group sites, and 2 teepees available for rent."

    Cabin accommodations: For families wanting more comfort, Dayton-Pomeroy-Blue Mountains KOA provides cabin options that work well for larger groups. Caleb B. reports: "The cabin is pretty cheap and was able to fit my entire family including uncles and aunts and grandparents etc."

    Visit during weekdays: Many campgrounds become extremely crowded on weekends. Kristina C. from Midway Campground suggests: "Going when it is not a holiday weekend might be more enjoyable."

    Tips from RVers

    Pull-through site availability: Tucannon River RV Park offers spacious sites with easy access. Andrew A. explains: "We tend to stay away from RV parks and being packed in like sardines in a can but this one has spacious sites that are almost all PULL THROUGH which we always love."

    Size limitations for forest campgrounds: Many smaller campgrounds can't accommodate larger RVs. Rod C. shares about Ladybug Campground: "There are seven campsites total, three can be accessed with an RV, we did ok with a 27' travel trailer, but I wouldn't recommend going there with anything larger."

    Pet friendly camping options: Most campgrounds near Dayton, Washington welcome pets, but have different amenities. "Awesome park near Dayton and Palouse Falls. Absolutely NOTHING, including cell service nearby, which made this open campground in a winter wheat field absolutely perfect!" reports Tim T. about Tucannon River RV Park.

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