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Allred Flat Campground permits pets throughout its 30 spacious sites nestled among aspen trees and bordered by the Salt River. Campers can bring dogs to this Forest Service campground for $10 per night ($5 with a senior pass), with each site featuring picnic tables and fire rings. The peaceful setting allows pets to enjoy the sounds of the nearby creek, though they must remain leashed in camping areas. Grey's River Dispersed Camping area offers free, pet-friendly camping with riverside sites suitable for both tent and RV camping. The large dispersed site can comfortably accommodate 3-4 rigs on mostly level, dirt surfaces. Wolf Den RV Park in Thayne welcomes pets at their full-hookup sites and cabin accommodations, providing a more developed option for travelers with animals.
Several creeks and rivers near Afton's campgrounds provide excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months. Swift Creek Campground, previously a popular pet-friendly option, appears permanently closed according to recent visitor reports. Salt River Pass dispersed camping area offers complete privacy for pets and owners in a field of wildflowers, though the access road requires high-clearance vehicles and has recently experienced fire damage. Cottonwood Lake Campground, located about 8 miles up a narrow road from Highway 89, allows pets throughout its 16 sites and group camping area. The campground provides easy access to hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, with trailheads available both within the campground and from the south end of the teal-colored lake, which offers excellent fishing opportunities.
"This campground does not allow ATV's in the campground but does offer a parking area for your toys just outside the campground entrance. The sites are well spread out throughout the campground."
"We stayed at site 11 right next to the little river and it was so peaceful to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the flowing water."
from $5 - $10 / night
Check Availability"Also, the campground is not on the lake, it is about a 1/4 mile from the lake. The campground is quite nice back in the trees."
"The campground is about 1/4 mile or less from the lake. Group camp is up the right hand fork (not towards the lake). The Group site is large, with room for several tents."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"As I was driving over Salt River Pass I noticed a small dirt road on the side of the highway."
"It’s gorgeous however in my equinox I had to drive half on the edge of the road because the dirt road into the area where other tires go was so deep."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Open site surrounded by trees. Next to Grey's River; easy access for bank fishing. There is a set of trees that may accommodate hammock camping. Tent camping also possible."
"No dog park and is over an hour to Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. We did find great hiking only a few minutes from the campground. We would definitely recommend this place."
"Just outside of Etna WY. Back-ins and Pull throughs. The usual, full hook ups and WiFi. Park is surrounded by mountains. Very very scenic. Office staff very friendly."
"The Greys River is right near camp as well as Spring Creek. The Spring Creek Falls trailhead has a river crossing at the 2 mile mark, sign states it is 5 miles to the falls."
"We easily found a spot right next to the water! It was quiet and peaceful. Right next to a dog friendly brewery that made for a good meal and lovely to watch the sunset!"
"Beautiful views and great location in town but still away from all road noise. ATT and Verizon service good ."
LegendNice dog park for big and small dogs. At this campground, you are a little close to neighbors but they stagger the trailers so it works. Nice trees for shade. The restrooms were as clean but they were older facilities. No road noise.
ScoutStayed 4 nights, campground is well maintained. Check in went smothly. RV spots are on concrete and level. So glad we already had a water regulator. We were told as we were checking in that we definitely needed one due to pressure being 90psi. Campground is about an hour and 15 minutes from The Grand Tetons. Not worth the drive for the amount of money it is to stay at this campground. The patios and grass area at RV sites are plush but if you have dogs you can't put up dog fencing. The dog play area had 1 bench for owners to sit. The gate for the dog park was very loosely secured. No water hose or faucet available to get water for your dog while at dog park. We had neighbors that complained about our dogs playing to loudly. Then, on our last night we were doing some pre packing to leave the campground the next morning. It was 8:40pm and we heard a knock at our door, the dogs were being quiet and we weren't expecting anyone. Went to the door and it was an employee from the campground to tell us that we had our outside lights on. I was confused and asked the man what time it was? He said it's 8:45. Then, to confirm, I asked what time we had to have the lights turned off the outside and he said 10pm was quiet time and all lights should be off. I assured him we had read the rules and we knew we had to have the lights off by 10pm and we also knew when quiet time started, and that we were planning on having the lights off before then. We weren't doing anything wrong so why in the world did he come to our RV to tell us our lights were on as if we were doing something wrong. Felt unwelcomed, our money is as good as anyone else's. Very RUDE!
LegendMeticulously cared for family owned and run campground with log cabins. Many pros to this campground... Nice wide sites, most pull through, clean showers and laundry room. The people who run it are super friendly and helpful. Great liquor store and great food truck attached to the grounds. great hook ups, reception and even better WiFi. Only cons are that it is just off Hwy 89, but you don't hear road noise at night. No dog park and is over an hour to Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. We did find great hiking only a few minutes from the campground. We would definitely recommend this place. The owners are constantly out doing improvements, which impressed us a great deal
TravelerHost is amazing! Campgrounds are good sizes and accommodates Travel trailers and fifth wheels. Does have group camping. No water hookup, no electricity and no showers. There is noises from the vehicles on the road nearby. It is close to the roads. Pet friendly.
ScoutBeautiful place to camp. The water is shallow and surrounded by mountains. You have to wade through mud to get to the water (which is also muddy). You can also still hear the highway traffic, but not bad. We visited in August, so the fires made the area hazy. The up sides: lots of space and privacy. Camp sites are super far apart in comparison to others. Fire pits are available and drift wood is everywhere. Some spots have trees for hammocks. Pet friendly and lots of bird watching.
RangerUltimate lake camping; bring your boat for wakeboarding, tubing, or just relaxing. Even human powered vehicles can be enjoyed; especially close to shore. So much to explore! There are so many places to get out and camp, many of these dispersed camping areas include vault toilets at the entrances, although not much else besides a boat ramp. Some of them are better than others, so be sure to check it out before launching your boat. The ground near the reservoir can get very silty and muddy if there has been recent wet weather, you risk getting your vehicle stuck if you back in too far. Even the dirt roads can get that way - but pay attention and you'll be fine. There were several toy haulers and RVs that made it in and made it out without incident; my group managed to get in and out ok too.
In late May, it still gets cold at night yet there are mosquitos in this marshy area. They're not too bad, but if you're sensitive to the bites be prepared. I was fine in long sleeves and pants, they mostly left me alone. Fires are allowed most of the time, unless there is a red flag warning. Its your responsibility to know what isn't allowed, there are typically signs posted at the entrances if there are restrictions. Pets are fine too. I think the camping limit was 14 days, but that may have been at the site we chose. Others may be less.
We stayed at one of very many sites along the reservoir. With 70 miles of shoreline, you're bound to have your own unique experience.
RangerAbsolutely gorgeous campground with amazing hosts especially Ben the cat!!! Super quiet and sites are spacious and far enough away from others you still feel secluded. It is incredibly dark at night, I've never seen so many stars in the sky! No light pollution at all. I really wish I had brought my telescope. Very nice park approved fire rings at each site and firewood available for sale at the host lot. Also large bear resistant food boxes and large picnic table available at each site. Water is available to fill your fresh tank but there is no where to dump grey or black tanks so be mindful of that especially when you have to travel 8 miles down a rough dirt road. Hosts did however reccomend we could empty a couple buckets of grey water in the vault toilet if we had to and even offered to let us use one of their buckets. There are vault toilets available and bear resistant dumpsters. Also no cell service at all but I didn't mind. Beautiful waterfall and hot springs you can walk or drive to. Many beautiful trails to walk as well. This is real camping folks; no hookups, no wifi or cell service ...only fresh water and firewood available. Make sure to bring everything you need as it's nearly an hour from town. Generators allowed until 10pm. $15 a day and I believe it was a 16 day limit. First come first serve, no reservations.
GuideThis nice little Campground is all first come first served. Sits on the banks on the Green River. There is water, pit toilets, fire Rings, lamp post, and water. The only downside to the campground is it is located right along a fairly busy two lane Highway. However after dark the traffic Falls to almost zero.
The campground is located a dozen miles or so north of Pinedale Wyoming which offers full services. It also provides easy access to the amazing Green River Lakes area. Just across the highway a gravel road parallels the Green River offering about a dozen free riverside campsites. The main road to these is rough but well maintained. However the road to several of the sites are quite narrow and rough and should be scouted if you're pulling a trailer or driving a larger RV.
There is amazing Wildlife viewing right from the campground. On my last visit I saw mule deer, moose, and Antelope right from my campsite.
LegendClose to Grand Teton but far enough away that it will likely be unfilled is the best thing about our experience here. When all the sites in Grand Teton National Park are full, hotel rooms in Jackson, WY are $500 a night and you are willing to make a little effort you'll find yourself on Hwy 89 turning into Wolf Creek Campground adjacent to the highway. You'll be squarely in the middle of Grizzly Bear** country, and you'll be reminded of this at the entrance with a lot of signs and a bear safe garbage dumpster with the roof smashed in.
Just saying. Know your environment. First come, first serve for $16/night.
Our site was directly next too the highway. There was no shade or trees to block the road. There was a bit of a mound but not enough to block the lights from truckers passing by all night long. The campground was completely overgrown with weeds including the tent pad we didn't even realize was there until the next day it was so overgrown. The ground is rock and hard pack dirt. Bring the good tent stakes.
Each site had a campfire pit and bear-safe storage box. As we've found to be the case in Wyoming the bathroom was impeccably clean. This may have something to do with the bears.
The campsite is across the road from the Snake River but it does not (as advertised on the Reserve America site) have a view of the river. It is in the valley along the highway with some towering cliff/mountains on either side. You can cross the street to check out the river and there is an overlook walking distance down the highway. There is a place to sit there, and a CLOSED trail down to the riverside. There is likely another access point to the trail but we didn't see it.
The best thing about this site was the night sky. When there wasn't a truck passing by it was one of the darkest spots we've camped in awhile. The stars were pristine and since you had mountains blocking out light on both sides they seemed even brighter.
*Pro-tip: Just down the road is the Yankee Doodle Cafe. It is a unique place. The food is exactly what you'll want from a diner after a bad night's sleep. The portions are big, and regardless of your political views you'll likely get a kick out of the Americana all over the walls. The owner, Gary and his Wife, will regale you with local stories if you're lucky enough to meet them.
**There was a bear in camp while we were there. Be aware of bears.
Camping opportunities around Afton, Wyoming exist at elevations between 6,000-7,500 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures compared to lower elevations. The region features primarily pine and aspen forest camping areas within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, with sites available from late May through mid-September. Most campgrounds close during winter months due to heavy snowfall and limited access.
Fishing opportunities: The Grey's River area provides excellent bank fishing from dispersed campsites, with clear water ideal for fly fishing. At Grey's River 10138L Dispersed, one camper noted "easy access for bank fishing" while describing the large site that "should comfortably accommodate 3 or 4 rigs."
Hiking trailheads: Many trails start directly from campgrounds, offering day hikes of varying difficulties. The Spring Creek Falls trail crosses a river at the 2-mile mark with "5 miles to the falls," according to a visitor at Spring Creek Trailhead who recommended "Wyoming Peak was a wonderful hike, highly recommend!"
Water recreation: Several reservoirs and lakes provide paddling opportunities near campsites. Near Reservoir Disperse Camping, campers report being able to "kayak right off from our spot" with "good swimming but can get a lot of traffic during summer."
Wildlife viewing: The forest areas around Afton support diverse wildlife including beaver colonies. One camper at Cottonwood Group Campsite observed "beavers have made extensive dams" along hiking trails near the creek.
Natural water features: Many campsites offer proximity to streams or lakes. At Allred Flat Campground, visitors appreciate "the sounds of the nearby creek" with one noting they "loved being able to hear the creek" from their site.
Low camping fees: Most established Forest Service campgrounds charge modest fees. One camper mentioned Allred Flat cost "$10 a night so not bad at all!" while another specified the "campground had plenty of pull throughs and restrooms along with overflow parking, fire pits, grills and picnic tables."
Seasonal wildflowers: Higher elevation areas feature extensive wildflower displays during summer months. Visitors to Salt River Pass noted camping "in a field of wildflowers that make the air smell absolutely amazing" with "sheep everywhere and they love to talk."
Convenience to breweries: Some dispersed camping areas offer unique proximity to local establishments. At Reservoir Disperse Camping, campers enjoy being "right next to a dog friendly brewery that made for a good meal and lovely to watch the sunset," with one calling it "unbelievable boondocking and brews!"
Road conditions: Access roads to many camping areas require appropriate vehicles. The road to Salt River Pass is described as "HEAVILY rutted, and would be impassible for a regular car" with recent visitors warning "The service road is incredibly rocky with one side a sheer drop."
Site availability: Competition for sites varies seasonally, with some areas completely closing during off-season. A visitor to Swift Creek Campground reported finding a "locked gate with a 'no overnight camping' sign" while another confirmed the "campground no longer exists."
Weather preparedness: Mountain weather can change rapidly even in summer months. A camper at Grey's River noted the "area can get muddy after rain" while multiple reviewers mention the need for preparation for sudden temperature drops.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between camping areas. At Grey's River, a reviewer reported "no T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service," while Reservoir Disperse Camping had "ATT and Verizon service good."
Campground layout considerations: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities and spacing. At Forest Park Campground, visitors noted "good size sites; appear to be level" with "not much privacy between sites, but separation between sites was good."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Afton: Most sites welcome pets with standard leash requirements. At Allred Flat, the "campground permits pets throughout its 30 spacious sites" with rules requiring dogs remain on leash within camping areas.
Accessible recreation: Consider campgrounds with easy access to kid-friendly activities. Cottonwood Group Campsite offers "easy access to hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs" and is located near "the lake has brown and cutthroat trout" that were "jumping like crazy in the evening."
Budget options for families: Free dispersed camping areas provide cost-effective alternatives for pet-friendly camping near Afton. Grey's River Dispersed area features a "clean rock fire ring" and "mostly level, dirt surface" while being "next to Grey's River."
Hookup availability: Full-service options exist but are limited in the region. Wolf Den RV Park offers "nice wide sites, most pull through" with "great hook ups, reception and even better WiFi" according to reviewers.
Turning radius requirements: Some forest roads present challenges for larger rigs. The road to Cottonwood Lake Campground "is mostly one lane, though a little wider in some spots, so if you are towing, hope you don't encounter someone coming the other direction."
Water level awareness: Reservoir camping requires attention to changing water levels. At Reservoir Disperse Camping, campers warn to "beware of tides" as "can't really tell how far the reservoir tide will come up" with staff confirming "many people have found themselves under water."
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