Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Story, WY
Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403 provides tent and RV camping approximately 10 miles from Story, Wyoming in the Bighorn National Forest. Pets are allowed at all sites with standard leash requirements. Most campgrounds in the area permit pets with varying amenities and restrictions. Mikesell Potts Recreation Area allows pets at all campsites including tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabin accommodations. The sites are exceptionally wide and spaced out, providing privacy for campers with active dogs. Large sites have picnic tables and fire pits, though not all fire pits include cooking grates.
Little Goose Campground offers free camping with pets in a remote setting accessed via a rough Jeep trail that requires high clearance vehicles. The campground features trout-filled creek access perfect for dogs who enjoy water. Peter Ds RV Park provides pet-friendly RV camping with a dedicated dog park and open field for pets to exercise. Sites are gravel and level but relatively tight. Multiple reviewers note that campgrounds throughout the Bighorn Mountains region offer excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs on nearby trails. Wildlife sightings are common near many campgrounds, including pronghorn antelope at Mikesell Potts Recreation Area, so keeping dogs leashed and supervised is essential. Most campgrounds require standard pet waste cleanup, though specific pet amenities like waste stations vary by location.
