Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pateros, WA

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pateros, WA (168)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chelan State Park Campground

    1. Lake Chelan State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    67 Photos
    367 Saves
    Manson, Washington

    Reserve your campsite early, wait for summer with growing anticipation, then join the ranks of visitors who make Lake Chelan a family tradition.

    This social camping park pulses with life in the summer. Generations of families return to the blue lake every year; they even try to book the same campsite they've used since the 1960s and '70s. But, while they'll jockey online for their favorite spot, veteran Chelan-goers happily share this gem with first-timers, and many lifelong friendships begin there.

    Lake Chelan State Park has a long, sandy beach, shaded picnic tables and a calm lagoon. The 50.5-mile lake, with a depth of 1,486 feet, draws boaters, sailors, anglers, water skiers, windsurfers and seasonal residents. The area features some of the finest hiking trails in Washington, and adventurous hikers make the park their base from which to explore the North Cascades. For visitors hoping to chill out in their camp chairs, float the lagoon in a raft and soak up the homey atmosphere with family and friends, this place cannot be beat.

    Lake Chelan State Park is a 139 acre public recreation area and nature reserve located on the southwest shore of Lake Chelan, and on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. In 1942, Washington State made a large land purchase and allocated part of the land for Lake Chelan State Park. Today, the park attracts visitors from all over thanks to its range of camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, and water activities.

    Unusual for Washington, this park is known for its expansive 6,000 ft sandy beach, shaded picnic tables and a large, crystal lagoon spanning 55.5 miles in area, with water as deep as 1,486 feet. Subsequently, the lagoon draws boaters, sailors, anglers, water skiers, windsurfers, and fishers as well. Without a doubt, Lake Chelan is the most famous part of this park. However, don’t let its splendor captivate you too long- because there area is full of amazing hiking as well.

    In fact, the park features some of the finest hiking trails in Washington, from which adventurous hikers make the park their base to adventure in the North Cascades. If hiking isn’t your thing however, chill out in a camp chairs under a nice shaded tree, paddleboard out to the center of the lagoon, and then finish your day taking in the cozy atmosphere with at your campsite with family and friends. When it comes to fun for everyone, Lake Chelan State Park is sure to please.

    While the park is open year round, it really comes alive during the summer. Visiting Lake Chelan is a long standing tradition for many local families and friends. Consequently, as soon as school retires for the summer, swaths of families return to the blue lagoon every year for their annual lake trips and family outings. And you better believe they have a preference for the “family campsite” that they’ve probably used since the 70s. You’ll want to reserve your campsite well in advance if you’re planning to join the ranks of Lake Chelan regulars.

    Even then, veteran Chelan-goers happily share their beloved campground with newcomers, and a number of lifelong friendships are formed here. Get your family and friends together, and come make Lake Chelan a new tradition this Summer (or avoid the crowds and visit sooner!)

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Alta Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    55 Photos
    102 Saves
    Pateros, Washington

    Alta Lake State Park has 32 utility spaces, trailer dump, 4 restrooms (one ADA) and 12 showers. Maximum site length is 38 feet (limited availability). Dump station available year-round, dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground
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    3. Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    138 Photos
    465 Saves
    Leavenworth, Washington

    Lake Wenatchee State Park is a 489-acre camping park with 12,623-feet of waterfront on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River and is a great place for camping near Seattle. The park is bisected by the Wenatchee River, creating two distinct areas – south park, which features areas for camping, swimming and horseback riding, and north park, which is in a less developed, forested section of the park and a quarter-mile walk from the lake.

    The park has 155 tent spaces, 42 water and electric sites, one dump station, seven restrooms, and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call 509-763-3101 for more information.

    The south campground (sites 1 - 100) has parking pads 30 to 40-feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 - 197) which includes 42 large pull-through utility sites. Maximum tents allowed are one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents. Maximum vehicles allowed are two per site, additional vehicles may park in overflow areas.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Beebe Bridge Park

    9 Reviews
    7 Photos
    88 Saves
    Chelan, Washington

    56 acres 46 tent-RV sites with electricity and water sites range from 40 feet to 60 feet (23 pull-through sites and 23 back -in sites) RV dump station (for campers only)
    restrooms showers parking day-use facility picnic shelters swimming area 2-lane boat launch short-term boat moorage (campers only; first come, first serve) tennis courts playground equipment horseshoe pits shoreline trail

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Antilon Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Antilon Lake Campground
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    6. Antilon Lake Campground

    9 Reviews
    45 Photos
    163 Saves
    Manson, Washington

    Antilon Lake camping area is a dispersed camping area great for large groups and accessible to small RV's. Antilon Lake is open to fishing, and non-motorized or electric-motor boats. Not recommended for swimming. During the summer this camping area can be hot, dry and one of the first areas to close to campfires. Spring and Fall are much more pleasant.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
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    8. Daroga State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    101 Saves
    Entiat, Washington
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10. Foggy Dew Campground

    4 Reviews
    4 Photos
    82 Saves
    Carlton, Washington

    This campground is located at the confluence of the North Fork Gold Creek and Foggy Dew Creek. Nearby trails allow hiking and mountain biking, there is also access to a motorbike use area. Sawtooth Backcountry multiple use trail brochure with map showing which trails are open to hikers, horses, mountain bikes and motorcycles.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $8 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Pateros

569 Reviews of 168 Pateros Campgrounds


  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Klipchuck Campground
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Klipchuck Campground

    Wonderful in late October !

    I made an epic cross country trip. I stayed here on my first night out as I left the West Coast, and on my last night before I got home on my way back from the East. This campground is extremely quiet in October. All the facilities were shut down at that point, so in October, it's a perfect place for someone who doesn't need water and bathrooms. I've heard, however that the camp host does a really good job when the facilities are being maintained. It's far enough off the highway, that it's very quiet. There are hiking trails nearby. The sights are large with lots of trees. My second night there was one of the best camping nights ever. It was just before Halloween, and it snowed that night. What could be more special?

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Early Winters Campground
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Early Winters Campground

    Quiet and empty in October

    I'm doing a cross-country trip, and this was the first campsite I stayed at. I just saw a sign for it on the side of highway 20. I pulled off about a mile from the highway, and there it was. There was nobody there in October when I was there.

  • Marne F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Early Winters Campground
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Early Winters Campground

    Mazama trip

    This is a great little campground! There are 2 areas split by the highway. We stayed on the north side close to the creek. It was fairly quiet, minimal road noise. Clean pit toilets, water available, and $15/night was a great option. Close to several hiking and biking areas and Mazama general store. Great weather at the end of September other than a night with some high winds. We'll definitely be back!

  • michael D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pearrygin Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Pearrygin Lake State Park Campground

    Great park in amazing country

    We stayed here for 3 nights in mid September. Warm enough to swim, some sun, and a few showers. Park is mostly full, but most of the the time is quiet. Bathrooms and facilities extremely clean and well maintained. A little boat noise at times, but not too bad. We had a site right on the lake with a small beach. No hookups in our site, but many have partial or full hookups.

  • Zarek A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Flats Group Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Pine Flats Group Campground

    Wonderful memories made here

    I went here a few years back during that intense heat wave. Despite being 107 in the spare shade here, the creek saved us. Definitely worth a visit and a trip back. Huge flat areas for a large number of campers, maybe up to 40 tents?

  • DL M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from American Legion Park
    Sep. 4, 2024

    American Legion Park

    $10/ night limited dogs warm showers

    Nice park beside very slow river adjacent to busy road. No dogs on grass. Garbage. Picnic tables. Shaded. Stay 72 hours. Warm shower. Flush toilet. $10/night/vehicle or tent

  • Jerrell W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park

    Secret beach

    We got a reservation for the Labor Day weekend. Not a weekend we normally get out a camp, but cabin fever motivated a trip. Our site was moved from the original reservation which didn't work in our favor, given the proximity to the RV dump and bathrooms. Overall, the park is ok, but clearly a campground for boaters. Bright-side, we kayaked to a nearby beach which was wonderful and easily accessible.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Alta Lake State Park Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Alta Lake State Park Campground

    Had a great time! Going again!

    This place was so fun we plan to go back again in September! Even though the sites were close together, we still felt like we had a lot of privacy. There were lots of paths to take our kids for walks or bike rides. And the swimming area at the lake was really nice. They even had a snack shack! The only thing that was missing was a better playground. There was a slide, and that was about it.

  • Clément S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smokiam RV Resort
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Smokiam RV Resort

    Good camping

    The place is pretty good! Except the wifi that is overused and make it difficult to even connect. In terms of outdoor activities and amenities it's a good stop

  • Rory J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA

    Crowded but fun family spot

    If you were looking for a quiet experience, this place is not for you. It’s a KOA, so they cram in as many people as possible. However it’s a great family friendly experience with a store, ice cream/coffee shop, daily activities, and green space to play games.

    We spent most of our time at the river. There was a great shallow area for the kids and Dog to swim around.

  • Emma
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Bobcat Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Upper Bobcat Dispersed Camping

    Great spot

    Great spot with plenty of sites. Lots of room at your site and between neighbors. Super close to the river. There were a lot of people, mainly families, but everyone was super respectful and it honestly made me feel safer and a solo traveler. Would definitely go back.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Goose Creek Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Goose Creek Campground

    Quiet but dusty

    I really liked the campground. Camp host was nice. It was a bit too dusty for my liking and the river was too cold to hangout in. If you don’t have certain campgrounds to access the water you’re having to go between bushes and can really do water play. Overall it was a good experience.

  • Freddie Faith M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

    Incredible views, but beware of heavy wind.

    I love this state park, the landscape of glacial-carved coulees and sagebrush covered shrubsteppe is gorgeous and unique. The park is truly a geological wonder. As campgrounds go, this one is very windy! Keep that in mind if you are tent camping, as you could easily lose your tent!

    If camping here I cannot suggest campsite 88 in campground D unless you are in an RV. It's just a very basic, gravel site with little shade, right by the road entering the campground, and not private at all. It is right across from a nice beach though so could be a good spot for an RV. Campsite 118 looked much better and I plan on choosing that site instead next time.

    I do not suggest the Sun Lakes Resort campsite that is not managed by Washington State Parks unless you like being packed in like sardines. Camping at the state park managed campsite is far better.

  • Zachary S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Canyon Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Spring Canyon Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Good park, subpar campsites

    I could see this spot being great for group sites. But the campsites were hard, small, and lacked privacy. Also, being in the upper loop, the Park Ranger made us extinguish our small tabletop smores solo stove. Not a big deal for us, but put a damper on our evening. 

    The beach and park were great! Lots of amenities—showers, sand beach, docks, volleyball, seating, grills, etc. However, the volleyball court sand was incredibly shallow and hard. Avoid diving to the ground while playing. 

    The Park Ranger let us know we could have a fire on the beach—which was the saving grace of the trip.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wenatchee Airstrip SnoPark
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Lake Wenatchee Airstrip SnoPark

    Lake Wenatchee Airstrip

    We turned at (47.8178974, -120.7258512) which you travel a short distance down a well maintained FS road to a very large gravel and dirt parking area. You can park in this parking lot if you choose, lots of space, great internet speeds. To the right of the information sign you will see a small sign with a snowmobile on it. That is the road that you can take back to the airstrip portion of the site. You will only travel about 100 yards on that road before it opens up to a very large grass field (and airstrip) you will need to turn left to head toward the camping locations. To the right will be the landing strip so you need to avoid that area. There is a dirt/sandy road leading back to 2-3 sites with fire rings but also a very large open field where you can camp as well. MOSQUITOES WERE AWFUL AT NIGHT FYI. A forest service rig pulled up on us in the AM and just waved :)

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Loup Loup Campground
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Loup Loup Campground

    Large Campground

    Gorgeous spot under the pines, the site has everything we would need including water, toilets and large campsites. Campground is almost empty, only 3 of ~50 spots are filled

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Near RV Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Pine Near RV Park

    It's a place to stay

    Don't have much of a review, we found a spot here last second after signing up to run the Sun Mountain 25k last minute. Barely spent any time at the campground. I know the location was good for being able to just walk into town. The camp spots were just shared space in a grassy area. Nothing spectacular.

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

    Amazing area, lots to do

    The score is more for the abundance of things to do in the area than for the campground itself.

    I was there for a trail run race that went deep in the Sun Lakes back country and the floor of the Dry Falls area. Just stunning scenery. While I didn't get to partake on my trip, the lakes offer fishing, boating, and swimming.

    The camping itself is the standard state park experience, sites close together, not much for privacy. But they are nice spots, and well maintained.

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alta Lake State Park Campground
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Alta Lake State Park Campground

    One of the nicer state parks

    Personally I really enjoyed this park and camping. The park itself is really well maintained, and in a beautiful location. The lake and surrounding hills were beautiful. Even with the few private homes nearby, it didn't really take away from the scenery in my opinion.

    I camped in the upper loop in a site that backed to the hill side. The layout of the sites are very unique, no two sites (in the upper loop at least) are alike. My spot had a lower parking area with room for two cars. The you step up to the "living room" where the picnic table and fire pit were, then off of that area was a isolated tent pad area.

    The next spot over on one side was up hill from me, so didn't really see them (but could hear them). The spot on the other side was closer and lacked a little bit of privacy, but as far as state parks go, it was still fairly spread out. I was also there for a Saturday and Sunday night, so Sunday the park completely emptied out and I think there were only 2 or 3 others in the entire upper loop, and not near me at all, which was nice.

    I'm sure there are times when the lake gets overrun with motor boats and jet skis, but the weekend I was there (6/8 & 6/9) wasn't to bad at all. Paddle boards and kayaks outnumbers the boats with motors, and even those weren't racing around the lake, they were all fishing.

    I mostly camp in dispersed camping areas, but this is a state park I would put on my short willing to return to list.

  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forde Lake
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Forde Lake

    Nice spot for a few nights

    Short trip from the town of Loomis. Only a mile or so of gravel road. The campground has 10 sites. It sits between Forde lake and a pond we call reflection. It is or was a part of an irrigation system. The gravel road is fairly busy with plenty of dust boiling up. I recommend not taking the first site in even though it looks like it would accommodate a 40 ft rig. Four of the sites looked able to handle our 27 ft trailer. A few are slide in camper sized. Not busy during our stay and was a less improved area near by with more sites. Remember lake and pond so mosquitoes are present.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground

    Lake Camping at its best

    Outside the picturesque town of Leavenworth, lies the most stunning body of water in the Pacific Northwest. This was our first camping trip and we could not have picked a better time or place. We visited in September when summer was slowly becoming fall. The weather was cool but not unmanageable and the camp ground was near empty. The only sounds that could be heard were the wrestling of leaves, the gentle lapping of waves, and the nightly screaming of elk in the distance.

    At the time of our visit, there was a burn ban but we were allowed to use a propane fire pit.

    We plan on going back when it’s a bet warmer so we can take our kayaks.

    Our dog loved it!



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