The Expert’s Guide to Pet-Friendly Camping in Colorado

Bringing your pet on a camping adventure strengthens your bond, adds fun exercise, and reduces stress—no pet-sitter required. At Glenwood Canyon Resort, we welcome your four-legged family members!

Guest with dog at Glenwood Canyon Resort

Pet-Friendly Cabin Options

Looking for dog-friendly cabins in Colorado? We’d love to host you and your furry friends.

  • Pet-Friendly Blue Spruce Cabin: Private queen bedroom, loft, full bath with linens, equipped kitchen, fireplace, and furnished deck—room for the whole family, pups included.
  • Pet-Friendly Hilltop Rustic Cabin: Sleeps up to four with a full bed and bunks. Near the bathhouse and trails—simple, comfy, and perfect for time outdoors with your pet.

All cabins include AC/heat, cable TV, and outdoor spaces with picnic tables and a fire pit. Bring your own linens, towels, and personal items.

Pet-friendly cabins at Glenwood Canyon Resort

Pet-Friendly RV Sites

Every RV site is pet-friendly with options to fit your setup.

  • Premium Back-In RV Site: Spacious sites with canyon views, picnic table, and room for up to four guests.
  • Riverfront Standard RV Site: Scenic riverfront setting for smaller RVs, vans, pop-ups, and truck campers; select sites include a personal fire pit.
  • Standard Back-In RV Site: Gorgeous canyon views, private picnic table, and campfire pit—great basecamp with your pup.

All sites include hookups plus access to a nearby bathhouse and dump station—easy outdoor time with your pet.

Dog walking area along the Colorado River

On-Site Activities for Pets

Leashed walks, riverside relaxation, fresh mountain air, and trails right outside your door—your pup will love it as much as you do.

Dog-friendly trail near Glenwood Canyon Resort

Photo by YoColorado

Nearby Pet-Friendly Attractions

Stroll or bike the Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail that runs by the resort. Explore 30+ nearby hikes, fish at your riverfront site, or visit the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan, and Crystal Rivers. For lake days with leashed pets, head to Rifle Gap or Harvey Gap Reservoirs.

Dog at campsite near Colorado lake

Cost Benefits of Bringing Your Pet

Skip boarding and sitter fees—keep that money for trail snacks and treats. With pet-friendly cabins and RV sites, you’ll save while enjoying riverside walks and canyon hikes together.

Happy dog at campsite

Pup-Approved Packing List

Don’t forget the essentials:

  • Favorite toys
  • Crate (for cabin camping)
  • Leash, collar, ID tags
  • Portable bed or blanket
  • Treats and travel bowls
  • Plenty of water & spill-proof bowl
  • Pet-safe bug spray
  • Waste bags
  • Harness for hikes
  • Towels for muddy paws
  • Vaccination records

Bonus: Freeze treats or use a snuffle mat for downtime enrichment.

Ready to go? Book your stay at Glenwood Canyon Resort and enjoy one of Colorado’s best dog-friendly campgrounds.

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