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.

91% (3.2K) 141 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Avenal

Twisselman Ranch

1. Twisselman Ranch

99%
(905)
44mi from Avenal · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Twisselman ranch is a 6 generation working cattle ranch that has been in the family since the 1800’s. We all enjoy this wonderful place and hope to share our experiences with others. Voted BEST HIPCAMP Glamping in the United States to visit in 2021 & 2022!! Come Glamping & experience our Rual Retreat here at Twisselman Ranch. We are located about 1 hour east of Paso Robles California a short drive off highway 58 and about 1.5 hours west of Bakersfield. Carrisa Plains is known for its beautiful display of wild flowers in the spring time, incredible sunny days, and spectacular wildlife viewing. The ranch is also located a short 29 min drive from the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Las Padres National Forest. Tule elk, prog horn antelope, and valley quail are just some of the animals you may encounter on our ranch. The pond is full of fish (bass, blue gill & sun perch) so don’t forget your fishing poles (catch & release). -We have beautiful 2 stall hot water showers, and three stall restroom including handicap stall. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY Our communal kitchen has : a large gas bbq grill, 3 smaller gas grills as well as gas burners & sink. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY. There are several counter high prepping tables around the kitchen (please clean up your cooking essentials & food after each meal as everyone shares this space). Campfires - We are an ember free site year round due to wildfire risks & insurance purposes. We do however have propane fire pit rentals for $20 per night. - great for roasting s’mores & the ambience of camping. Please do not cook any meals on them. All cooking is to be done in the communal kitchen area. The summer days can get pretty toasty and the winter nights can get very chilly so check the weather before your stay and plan accordingly. Don’t forget your swim suits as we have soaking troughs for you to cool off in. -Also please note we are located an hour from the nearest town, no stores or gas stations. Please come fully equipped with your own utensils, cooking essentials, food and beverages. We sell ICE!! $5 per 5lb bag. We are off grid, there is no electricity, all lights are battery or solar powered. You may want a flashlight or headlamp for walking around at night. We have wildflower honey available for sale straight off the ranch. If your interested in purchasing during your stay please visit Twisselman Ranch . Com be sure to specify in comment at check out that your a guest. Cellular Service - Verizon is the only dependable steady service out here as we have a Verizon tower on the ranch. All other service is spotty if existent at all. We are a self check-in site. Upon arrival show yourself to the site following welcome note directions. Check in is anytime after 3pm, but no later than 9pm unless arranged with us (a $20 late fee will apply after 9pm). Check out is 11am on the day of departure. Instagram @temblormountainpacktrain #temblormountainpacktrain #camptheranch #twisselmanranch
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$60
 / night
Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

2. Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

89%
(199)
44mi from Avenal · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
Our 42 acres is located at the beginning of the award winning Adelaide Wine trail in Paso Robles. Our ranch was once home to a horse boarding and breeding ranch which bred Paso Fino horses, known for their beautiful gait. Having been a horse ranch, it left us with some nice trails that you can enjoy during your stay. We have some nice uphill walks to view your local surroundings while sitting to enjoy a glass of wine or you morning cup of coffee/tea. We are on a well out here so at times you may get a sulphur/mineral smell to the water. Please bring your own drinking/cooking water. It is safe to shower, my hair feels so much thicker! On the ranch you will see that we have 2 donkeys, Desi (black) and Lucy (light grey). Along with our donkeys we have to friendly goats, Fiona (brown) and Sadie (white), they love carrots. but please stick to one carrot a day each, we don't want to over feed them. We also have chickens which means have farm fresh eggs. $5 for 1/2 dozen. Up on the hill you will see Connie a cow and her buddy Samuel, the bull. they love carrots but please do not go into their pasture. She'll think you're bringing food and gets very dangerously excited. Please feel free to walk the property and become one with nature while observing the local indigenous floral and fauna.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
$65
 / night
Happy Gray Coyote

3. Happy Gray Coyote

97%
(48)
134mi from Avenal · 3 sites · RVs
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.   
Water hookup
from 
$30
 / night
Visalia Tiny House Village

4. Visalia Tiny House Village

43mi from Avenal · 1 site · Lodging
The property is located on the outskirts of Visalia, close to all amenities and just minutes from HWY 99. Visalia Tiny House Village features a unique mix of traditional homes, tiny homes, skoolies, and yurt tents. Enjoy open space surrounded by farm animals, eucalyptus trees, gravel paths, and mature landscaping. The property includes awnings, outdoor seating, picnic benches, fire pits, and a common restroom with lounge. (Please note: showers are not available for the yurt tents, but all other units have access to restrooms and showers.)
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from 
$95
 / night
7V RANCH

5. 7V RANCH

94%
(45)
21mi from Avenal · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Property is located on 400 acres in the Coalinga mountains range. Very secluded and quite place. Learn more about this land: Perfect getaway for outdoors lovers. Great spot to ride your horse, hike the mountains or ride the four wheelers and dirt bikes. The property is lying on 800 acres witch verity of wildlife including deer and quail. You can view videos from the ranch here: @7vranch
Picnic table
from 
$60
 / 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.

91% (3.2K) 141 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Avenal

Twisselman Ranch

1. Twisselman Ranch

99%
(905)
44mi from Avenal · 15 sites · Tents, Lodging
Twisselman ranch is a 6 generation working cattle ranch that has been in the family since the 1800’s. We all enjoy this wonderful place and hope to share our experiences with others. Voted BEST HIPCAMP Glamping in the United States to visit in 2021 & 2022!! Come Glamping & experience our Rual Retreat here at Twisselman Ranch. We are located about 1 hour east of Paso Robles California a short drive off highway 58 and about 1.5 hours west of Bakersfield. Carrisa Plains is known for its beautiful display of wild flowers in the spring time, incredible sunny days, and spectacular wildlife viewing. The ranch is also located a short 29 min drive from the Carrizo Plain National Monument and Las Padres National Forest. Tule elk, prog horn antelope, and valley quail are just some of the animals you may encounter on our ranch. The pond is full of fish (bass, blue gill & sun perch) so don’t forget your fishing poles (catch & release). -We have beautiful 2 stall hot water showers, and three stall restroom including handicap stall. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY Our communal kitchen has : a large gas bbq grill, 3 smaller gas grills as well as gas burners & sink. **Cleaned & Sanitized DAILY. There are several counter high prepping tables around the kitchen (please clean up your cooking essentials & food after each meal as everyone shares this space). Campfires - We are an ember free site year round due to wildfire risks & insurance purposes. We do however have propane fire pit rentals for $20 per night. - great for roasting s’mores & the ambience of camping. Please do not cook any meals on them. All cooking is to be done in the communal kitchen area. The summer days can get pretty toasty and the winter nights can get very chilly so check the weather before your stay and plan accordingly. Don’t forget your swim suits as we have soaking troughs for you to cool off in. -Also please note we are located an hour from the nearest town, no stores or gas stations. Please come fully equipped with your own utensils, cooking essentials, food and beverages. We sell ICE!! $5 per 5lb bag. We are off grid, there is no electricity, all lights are battery or solar powered. You may want a flashlight or headlamp for walking around at night. We have wildflower honey available for sale straight off the ranch. If your interested in purchasing during your stay please visit Twisselman Ranch . Com be sure to specify in comment at check out that your a guest. Cellular Service - Verizon is the only dependable steady service out here as we have a Verizon tower on the ranch. All other service is spotty if existent at all. We are a self check-in site. Upon arrival show yourself to the site following welcome note directions. Check in is anytime after 3pm, but no later than 9pm unless arranged with us (a $20 late fee will apply after 9pm). Check out is 11am on the day of departure. Instagram @temblormountainpacktrain #temblormountainpacktrain #camptheranch #twisselmanranch
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$60
 / night
Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

2. Coyote Mynt Ranch, Paso Robles

89%
(199)
44mi from Avenal · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
Our 42 acres is located at the beginning of the award winning Adelaide Wine trail in Paso Robles. Our ranch was once home to a horse boarding and breeding ranch which bred Paso Fino horses, known for their beautiful gait. Having been a horse ranch, it left us with some nice trails that you can enjoy during your stay. We have some nice uphill walks to view your local surroundings while sitting to enjoy a glass of wine or you morning cup of coffee/tea. We are on a well out here so at times you may get a sulphur/mineral smell to the water. Please bring your own drinking/cooking water. It is safe to shower, my hair feels so much thicker! On the ranch you will see that we have 2 donkeys, Desi (black) and Lucy (light grey). Along with our donkeys we have to friendly goats, Fiona (brown) and Sadie (white), they love carrots. but please stick to one carrot a day each, we don't want to over feed them. We also have chickens which means have farm fresh eggs. $5 for 1/2 dozen. Up on the hill you will see Connie a cow and her buddy Samuel, the bull. they love carrots but please do not go into their pasture. She'll think you're bringing food and gets very dangerously excited. Please feel free to walk the property and become one with nature while observing the local indigenous floral and fauna.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
$65
 / night
Happy Gray Coyote

3. Happy Gray Coyote

97%
(48)
134mi from Avenal · 3 sites · RVs
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.   
Water hookup
from 
$30
 / night
Visalia Tiny House Village

4. Visalia Tiny House Village

43mi from Avenal · 1 site · Lodging
The property is located on the outskirts of Visalia, close to all amenities and just minutes from HWY 99. Visalia Tiny House Village features a unique mix of traditional homes, tiny homes, skoolies, and yurt tents. Enjoy open space surrounded by farm animals, eucalyptus trees, gravel paths, and mature landscaping. The property includes awnings, outdoor seating, picnic benches, fire pits, and a common restroom with lounge. (Please note: showers are not available for the yurt tents, but all other units have access to restrooms and showers.)
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from 
$95
 / night
7V RANCH

5. 7V RANCH

94%
(45)
21mi from Avenal · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Property is located on 400 acres in the Coalinga mountains range. Very secluded and quite place. Learn more about this land: Perfect getaway for outdoors lovers. Great spot to ride your horse, hike the mountains or ride the four wheelers and dirt bikes. The property is lying on 800 acres witch verity of wildlife including deer and quail. You can view videos from the ranch here: @7vranch
Picnic table
from 
$60
 / night

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