Bringing your pet along on your camping adventure isn't just fun—it's beneficial for both of you! Exploring the great outdoors together strengthens your bond, provides fun exercise, and reduces stress. Plus, you won't have to worry about pet sitters or other fees of leaving your pets at home when you’re off on a camping trip to Colorado. At Glenwood Canyon Resort, we welcome your four-legged family members with open arms!

Pet-Friendly Cabin Options

Looking for dog friendly cabins in Colorado? You're in luck! We’d love to host you and your furry friends with our wide range of pet-friendly cabins:

Pet-Friendly Blue Spruce Cabin: This spacious cabin features a private queen bedroom, a loft for extra guests, a full bathroom with linens, and a fully equipped kitchen. Relax by the fireplace, watch a movie, or unwind on the furnished deck with fresh canyon air. With room for the whole family—furry members included—it’s your perfect home base.

Pet-Friendly Hilltop Rustic Cabin: Love nature but want a comfy bed at night? These log cabins sleep up to four with a full bed and bunk beds—just bring your sleeping bags. Located near the bathhouse and trails, it’s the ideal simple stay for you and your pet to enjoy the outdoors together.

All cabins feature AC/heating, cable TV, and outdoor spaces with picnic tables and a fire pit. Remember to bring your own linens, towels, and personal items. Our Colorado pet friendly cabins allow for a simple and comfortable camping experience that you AND your pet won’t forget!

Pet-Friendly RV Sites

Every RV site at Glenwood Canyon Resort is pet-friendly, offering various options to suit your needs:

Premium Back-In RV Site: Upgrade your camping experience with our spacious Premium Back-In RV Sites—offering unbeatable views of Glenwood Canyon right from your site. Set up, stretch out, and enjoy your own picnic table surrounded by towering canyon walls. These pet-friendly sites welcome up to four guests.

Riverfront Standard RV Site: Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river just steps from your door. Perfect for smaller RVs, vans, pop-ups, and truck campers, our Riverfront Standard Sites offer a peaceful, scenic setting and easy river access. Select sites even feature a personal fire pit—perfect for evenings under the stars with your leashed pup by your side.

Standard Back-In RV Site: Camp comfortably in the heart of Glenwood Canyon! Our Standard Back-In RV Sites offer gorgeous canyon views, a private picnic table, and your very own campfire pit—ideal for toasting marshmallows and making memories. These pet-friendly spots are a great basecamp for outdoor fun with your furry companion.

Each site includes hookups and access to a nearby bathhouse and dump station. These sites allow easy outside access for your pets, which makes it simple to bring them along with you for all your camping adventures!

On-Site Activities for Pets

Your Colorado camping getaway may be geared towards your family, but who says your furry friends won't love it to?! With plenty of outdoor space to explore, scenic areas for leashed walks, and spots to relax by the water, your pup will be just as happy as the rest of the crew. Whether you’re setting out on a trail, enjoying quiet time at your site, or simply taking in the fresh mountain air, there are plenty of ways for you and your pet to enjoy the great outdoors—together.

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Nearby Pet-Friendly Attractions

Even though our Colorado campground has everything you need to have a great experience camping with your furry friends, the surrounding area is also filled with fun activities, sites, hikes, and places to visit ensuring an experience filled camping trip with your pets! To start off, the scenic Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail runs right along our resort and is perfect for a stroll or bike ride with your leashed pet. You’ll also find over 30 nearby hiking trails to explore together, offering plenty of fresh air, beautiful views, and tail-wagging adventure. For a peaceful day by the water, bring your pup along to fish at your riverfront campsite or explore gold medal waters like the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan, and Crystal Rivers. If you're up for a little road trip, head to Rifle Gap or Harvey Gap Reservoirs, where leashed pets are welcome to join you while you enjoy boating, swimming, or relaxing by the clear mountain lakes. With so many pet-friendly adventures nearby, Glenwood Canyon Resort offers the perfect dog friendly camping in Colorado!

Cost Benefits of Bringing Your Pet Camping

Let’s face it—boarding your pet or hiring a pet sitter can seriously eat into your vacation budget. But when you bring your furry family member along for the adventure, you’re not only making memories—you’re also saving money! Pet friendly camping in Colorado helps your wallet by ensuring no expensive boarding fees. With a pet-friendly cabin or RV site, the money spent to keep them somewhere else stays in your wallet! Also, it allows for no pet-sitting stress, saves money, and avoids the guilt of leaving your pup behind by skipping the sitter altogether. At Glenwood Canyon Resort, there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors with your pet—from riverside walks to scenic canyon hikes right outside your door. And with nature trails surrounding the campground, you don’t have to spend extra to keep your four-legged travel buddy happy and active. Camping with your pet gives you all the joy of traveling together—without the extra cost.

Pup-Approved Packing List

When camping with your pet, it can be easy to forget to pack some of their necessities. Here’s a checklist to make sure your pet has everything they need for a tail-wagging good time:

Favorite toys for comfort (and distraction!)
Crate (necessary if cabin camping!)
Leash, collar, and ID tags
Portable bed or blanket for cozy sleeps
Treats and travel food bowls
Plenty of water & a spill-proof bowl
Pet-safe bug spray
Waste bags (because you're a responsible camper!)
Harness for hikes or adventures
Towels for muddy paws or a lake dip
Vaccination records (just in case!)

Bonus tip: Freeze a few treats or use a snuffle mat to keep your pup entertained during downtime.

Don't wait—book your stay at Glenwood Canyon Resort today and experience the best in dog friendly campgrounds in Colorado. Your pet-friendly adventure awaits!