The best dog-friendly camping near Avenal

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Bringing your dog to camp in Avenal? You’ve got over 180 pet-friendly spots to choose from, with sites scattered across rolling ranchland and tucked beside quiet ponds. Options kick off at $25 a night, though most places land around $70. The area’s top picks—Enney's Ranch (495 reviews), Twisselman Ranch (445 reviews), and Vinyl Vineyards Glampground (338 reviews)—all welcome four-legged campers. You’ll find toilets and hot showers, and most hosts have fire rings ready for evenings under the stars. Between hikes through chaparral hills, horseback rides, and a swim to cool off, Avenal keeps both people and pets busy. Don’t forget the leash—ranch cattle and curious critters roam just beyond the campsite fences.

95% (3.2K) 142 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Avenal

Nomad

1. Nomad

26mi from Avenal · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nomad is a family farm nestled in the rolling hills of Cholame Valley along Highway 41 just outside Paso Robles. You'll have the area's numerous wineries at your fingertips for a day or two of wine tasting, and spacious, shaded sites to return to and unwind under vibrant sunsets and starry skies.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$44
 / night
Glamping in the Horizon

2. Glamping in the Horizon

100%
(3)
35mi from Avenal · 1 site
The Hills are part of a beautiful and peaceful farm landscape where you can experience silence, fresh air and pleasant weather. It's an ideal relaxation place and amazing opportunity to experience nature in its simplicity.
Toilets
Cooking equipment
from 
$100
 / night
Johansing Farms

3. Johansing Farms

100%
(9)
35mi from Avenal · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Experience a night on a bustling cattle ranch. Johansing Farms provides a rustic, dry campsite accessible via a dirt road, ensuring seclusion and tranquility. Nestled within a 6500-acre ranch, the panoramic views are endless. The ranch features activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and biking. Beyond cattle ranching, we grow and sale hay. Accommodations include tent camping, RVs with dry hookups, a pavilion for relaxation, or a bunkhouse with a fireplace and dinning room table to enjoy on those cold nights. Newly added, we now have a silo featuring a king-size bed, available for anyone seeking a place to rest their head. There is no electricity and cell service is limited, offering a true escape from the hustle of everyday life.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$55
 / night
Safari Land

4. Safari Land

37mi from Avenal · 1 site · Tent, RV
A secluded getaway with sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards—where wildlife meets wine country charm. On the property, you’ll find zebras, bison, and water buffalo roaming the pastures. Park your rig between the lush green vineyard and the animal enclosure, and enjoy front-row seats as the animals wander up to the fence line throughout the day. Nearby Adventures Centennial Trail – A short, easy loop in Paso Robles that connects with the River Parkway Trail, perfect for birdwatching and peaceful strolls. Shoreline Trail at Lake Nacimiento – A scenic lakeside loop with sweeping views, rolling hills, and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.
from 
$100
 / night
INSANE views -vineyard camping

5. INSANE views -vineyard camping

37mi from Avenal · 1 site
The vineyard glamper sits perched atop a hill overlooking miles of vineyard and riverbed in the rolling hills of East Paso Robles Estrella district. Experience the quiet tranquility of camping yet still have running water and AC. Nearby is the Estrella wine trail, horseback riding, Vina Robles Amphitheater, Ravine Water park, award winning restaurants, 30 minutes to the beach, 30 minutes to downtown San Luis Obispo and 8 minutes to historic downtown Paso Robles with its bustling downtown and myriad of events happening year round. You’ll have no shortage of fun with bike rentals available, a miniature putting green, walking and hiking, and many other local guided tours on request.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$135
 / night

Bringing your dog to camp in Avenal? You’ve got over 180 pet-friendly spots to choose from, with sites scattered across rolling ranchland and tucked beside quiet ponds. Options kick off at $25 a night, though most places land around $70. The area’s top picks—Enney's Ranch (495 reviews), Twisselman Ranch (445 reviews), and Vinyl Vineyards Glampground (338 reviews)—all welcome four-legged campers. You’ll find toilets and hot showers, and most hosts have fire rings ready for evenings under the stars. Between hikes through chaparral hills, horseback rides, and a swim to cool off, Avenal keeps both people and pets busy. Don’t forget the leash—ranch cattle and curious critters roam just beyond the campsite fences.

95% (3.2K) 142 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Avenal

Nomad

1. Nomad

26mi from Avenal · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nomad is a family farm nestled in the rolling hills of Cholame Valley along Highway 41 just outside Paso Robles. You'll have the area's numerous wineries at your fingertips for a day or two of wine tasting, and spacious, shaded sites to return to and unwind under vibrant sunsets and starry skies.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$44
 / night
Glamping in the Horizon

2. Glamping in the Horizon

100%
(3)
35mi from Avenal · 1 site
The Hills are part of a beautiful and peaceful farm landscape where you can experience silence, fresh air and pleasant weather. It's an ideal relaxation place and amazing opportunity to experience nature in its simplicity.
Toilets
Cooking equipment
from 
$100
 / night
Johansing Farms

3. Johansing Farms

100%
(9)
35mi from Avenal · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Experience a night on a bustling cattle ranch. Johansing Farms provides a rustic, dry campsite accessible via a dirt road, ensuring seclusion and tranquility. Nestled within a 6500-acre ranch, the panoramic views are endless. The ranch features activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and biking. Beyond cattle ranching, we grow and sale hay. Accommodations include tent camping, RVs with dry hookups, a pavilion for relaxation, or a bunkhouse with a fireplace and dinning room table to enjoy on those cold nights. Newly added, we now have a silo featuring a king-size bed, available for anyone seeking a place to rest their head. There is no electricity and cell service is limited, offering a true escape from the hustle of everyday life.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$55
 / night
Safari Land

4. Safari Land

37mi from Avenal · 1 site · Tent, RV
A secluded getaway with sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards—where wildlife meets wine country charm. On the property, you’ll find zebras, bison, and water buffalo roaming the pastures. Park your rig between the lush green vineyard and the animal enclosure, and enjoy front-row seats as the animals wander up to the fence line throughout the day. Nearby Adventures Centennial Trail – A short, easy loop in Paso Robles that connects with the River Parkway Trail, perfect for birdwatching and peaceful strolls. Shoreline Trail at Lake Nacimiento – A scenic lakeside loop with sweeping views, rolling hills, and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.
from 
$100
 / night
INSANE views -vineyard camping

5. INSANE views -vineyard camping

37mi from Avenal · 1 site
The vineyard glamper sits perched atop a hill overlooking miles of vineyard and riverbed in the rolling hills of East Paso Robles Estrella district. Experience the quiet tranquility of camping yet still have running water and AC. Nearby is the Estrella wine trail, horseback riding, Vina Robles Amphitheater, Ravine Water park, award winning restaurants, 30 minutes to the beach, 30 minutes to downtown San Luis Obispo and 8 minutes to historic downtown Paso Robles with its bustling downtown and myriad of events happening year round. You’ll have no shortage of fun with bike rentals available, a miniature putting green, walking and hiking, and many other local guided tours on request.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from 
$135
 / night

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