The best dog-friendly glamping near El Portal, California

Camping near El Portal, California just got better with over 620 glamping options that welcome pets. Average price per night is $99, with options as low as $27. Check out top campsites like Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), Cosumnes River Ranch (382 reviews), and Paradise Shores Camp (371 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and toilets. Popular activities include boating, climbing, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds near El Portal

Camping near El Portal, California just got better with over 620 glamping options that welcome pets. Average price per night is $99, with options as low as $27. Check out top campsites like Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), Cosumnes River Ranch (382 reviews), and Paradise Shores Camp (371 reviews). Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and toilets. Popular activities include boating, climbing, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds near El Portal

1. Indian Flat Campground

78%

(18)

2.5mi from El Portal · 62 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Indian Flat RV and Campground, the closest campsite to Yosemite National Park, situated just 8 miles from the Arch Rock entrance. Here, you'll find your ultimate destination for experiencing the great outdoors! Exclusively on Hipcamp, we proudly offer our new Jupe Tents, featuring 12-foot high ceilings, a comfortable queen-size bed, spacious windows and ventilation, electrical outlets, and dimmable LED lighting. Campground Amenities include: Washrooms Hot Showers Access to outdoor pool (located at neighboring Yosemite Cedar Lodge) Communal fire pits Wifi available (though we encourage guests to embrace the opportunity to disconnect digitally and fully immerse themselves in the beauty of our surroundings. If needed, WiFi is available for purchase upon check-in.) Pets welcome (additional $25 fee)

2. Dog Woods

94%

(99)

49mi from El Portal · 1 site · Lodging

Come enjoy the fresh air and quiet at this relaxing and serene 3bd/1.5 bath 1968 groovy A-frame cabin. Great WIFI! Located on 1.5 wooded acres, the backyard is the Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The cabin has a huge redwood deck surrounded by blooming Dogwoods during the springtime. Our year-round Moran Creek runs on the edge of the property. All wood inside: tongue-in-groove pine ceilings and walnut paneling, large wood-burning stove which has three flat places to cook. We offer a fully stocked kitchen with vintage pink and white formica counters and breakfast bar which seats four. Dining on resin-topped circular table made by designer of first chair-lift in Squaw Valley. Gigantic redwood wrap-around deck set up with comfy furniture, table and chairs to enjoy the bliss of Big Trees-Calaveras State Park. On the main floor there are two bedrooms: both with queen beds, a full bath with large bathtub/shower; in loft: one queen and one twin, and a 1/2 bath. Extra airbeds are located in the closet. Sofa is down filled. Retro decor with orange glass lamps, kilim rugs and down comforters on all beds. Vintage electric keyboard and full stereo system. Can sleep 7-8. You can enjoy weekend dinners at Snowflake lodge or make use of the full kitchen or gas barbecue at the cabin. 35" to Bear Valley Ski Area, downhill or cross country, Lake Alpine in Summer. 20" to wine tasting in 1850's historic Murphys. So much to do or not! Overlook Trail is 1/2 mile from the cabin. Cabin has access to Snowflake Lodge (weekend dinners), Recreation area (swimming, tennis, basketball, ping-pong, beach volleyball) and Fly-In Lake for lake-swimming.

3. Charming Mountain Cottage / Arnold

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(3)

49mi from El Portal · 1 site · Lodging

Charming, small, pet-friendly cottage located in Blue Lake Springs in beautiful Arnold, CA. Enjoy relaxing on the deck w/outdoor speakers or the peaceful quiet of nature. Newly remodeled and impeccably decorated for a peaceful experience. In winter make snowmen or sled down the hills. Bear Valley Ski resort is just 30 minutes away. In warmer months enjoy private access to Fly In Lake just minutes away. Murphy's and Big Trees are 10 minutes away. Also golf, fishing, hiking, wine tasting, nice restaurants and much more! The space This newly-remodeled cabin is equipped with new stainless steel appliances and modern decor. The living room is open with a brand new queen-size sofa bed and the windows bring in lots of light and fresh air. Our cozy cabin is only 452 square feet of indoor space and is ideal for 2 adults. The sofa bed in the main room can sleep one or maybe two small children, but there is not much room for additional luggage and the bathroom is accessible through the bedroom. The private back patio is huge and is a perfect place to relax, bbq, sit under the trees and enjoy a glass of wine. There are even outdoor Bluetooth speakers to enjoy your favorite music! The bedroom has a new queen bed and a large closet to store your belongings. Nestled on a half acre, the rustic yard welcomes lots of deer and wildlife. In the fall and spring enjoy the outdoor fire pit with a relaxing bench swing. You will enjoy your stay and get some much needed peace and quiet in this cozy mountain hideaway! We are pet friendly & happy to host your favorite house-trained 4-legged friend, (just 1 please) for an addl $50 pet fee. You will need to let us know if you have a dog when you book. Dog food and food/water bowls provided. Guest access Guests have access to the entire cabin. Guests also have year round access to the private Fly In Acres Lake, with sand volleyball courts and lifeguards. The lake has two docks a sandy beach and is the perfect place to play in the water or enjoy a little floating. The water stays much warmer than the chilly nearby rivers. Please note that guests do not have access to Snowflake Lodge facilities

4. Yosemite Rocky Ridge Road Cabin

28mi from El Portal · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our spacious lofted Yosemite cabin has high 18ft ceilings which gives the sense of abundance and space. Relax and unwind on our large outdoor deck with cool valley breezes. Chill time to let go and recharge. We renovated our cabin fully in the summer of 2024, knocking out lots of closed in walls and gutting the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms completely changing a dated 80’s style cabin into a modern contemporary home. The renovation took us 6 months in total to complete, from the time we knocked out our first wall til the last appliance was installed. This is our family’s cabin we love to spend quality time together exploring outside, catching bugs, cooking s’mores on our large deck and stargazing at night! We love to share it with other families.

5. Big Table Ranch

100%

(3)

21mi from El Portal · 1 site · Lodging

In Sierra Foothills, 45 mins to Yosemite. near McClure Lake and Don Pedro. Super great for dogs and kids!! Base price is for 6 guests, $250-350(winter/summer) nightly, $35 extra per night per person in addition. 3 dogs (and cats) are included. Chat us up if you have more. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath. Speak with us for larger groups. 2200' elevation. 4WD not needed. Summer- 85-100 degrees. Winter 35-55. Private use - 5 acres. Larger groups welcome. People relocating from fires with more pets welcome! Guest House with well stocked kitchen (2 fridges, stove/double oven, dishwasher, back deck bbq, sundries), smart tv, fireplace (we have tons of wood), air conditioning and free wifi (works perfectly 99% of the time). Home is one floor with front and back porches. Our unique property is an old working ranch with 35 acres of meadows, an old cabin, barn, natural springs, an inground pool, hot tub and swimming cistern. Our guest house is near the road and easily accessible but still very private. Roads are flat and parking easy. You have full and private access to the house, hot tub and pool areas. Near the pools: outdoor shower, sink, lounge chairs, covered and sunny areas. Our pools are not heated (and do not have the ability to be heated) and are covered in the winter months (November to April). Extra large living and dining room. 2 couches, 2 large dining room tables, smart tv, bluetooth speaker, games, pub table. Bedroom 1: 1 queen with private bathroom(shower) Bedroom 2: 1 queen and 1 twin bunkbed Bedroom 3: 1 queen and 1 twin bunkbed Bathrooms 1&2: sink, shower and toilet Bathroom 3: sink and toilet We provide all bedding, towels, kitchen basics and paper goods. The ranch is solar-powered (not off-grid) with an artesian well and septic system. Please use biodegradable products for your showers and washing. Our property is great for dogs. Up to 3 at no extra costs. If you want to bring more chat us up. The 5 acres around the guest house are fenced but in front and at the driveway it's open. We have horses, deer, turkeys, barn cats... roaming around and we have farm dogs enclosed at our house. Our base price is for 6 guests, $35 extra per night per person in addition. When writing us, Let us know that you have read the full description of our space. Thanks

Public campgrounds near El Portal

Paha Campground

44mi from El Portal · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jennifer

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at Charming Mountain Cottage / Arnold

This place is super cute! Perfect for two people and our dog. I enjoyed how quiet and peaceful it was. The state park is really close and fun to hike around, dogs have to hike the fire trails but that was ok with us. There was great communication from the host who also replied timely. We would definitely stay here again.

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Isabella

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location to Yosemite is super convenient and the facilities were better than we expected. Bathrooms/ showers/ common spaces were clean and it was nice to be able to walk next door to the hotel to have access to their pool and fast wifi. I will definitely be staying here again!!

Joe

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Dog Woods

Homey, quirky and comfy! This was our first experience with Arnold - and the Dogwood Cabin is great centralized home base for all-season fun.

Grahm

August 2025

1 night at Indian Flat Campground

This was a great stopover before entering Yosemite NP. It’s about a 40 min drive to the park entrance. This tent is within a campground and next to a hotel, so don’t expect to be solo. But because of this, there are plenty of amenities onsite including bathrooms and showers. Even though it was 106 when we arrived, you can walk down to the river to cool off. You can also use the pool at the lodge next door. There is AC in the tent, but you can’t run it for longer than 30 minutes before blowing the power box.

Andrea

July 2025

1 night at Indian Flat Campground

Love the amenities of the hotel restaurant and pool. However, it was advertised as having AC in the tent and upon check-in, however, when we called for help with turning it on, they said the AC did not work in any of the Jute Tents.

Cassia

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Charming Mountain Cottage / Arnold

We had such a special time at Kami’s cabin! The place was clean, well equipped, and communicating with Kami was super easy. My husband and I stayed with my two boys ages 5 and 1 and the space was perfect. The area is safe and fun! We definitely recommend and will come back! Thank you Kami :)

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Dhaksha

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Dog Woods

We had an amazing weekend at this cozy cabin! From the start, Robin was an incredible host, he provided detailed and thoughtful information about the cabin, which made everything so easy. The directions were clear, and check-in was seamless. The cabin itself was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. It truly felt like a home away from home. Our dog had the time of his life exploring and lounging around … he probably enjoyed it more than we did! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful, well-hosted getaway.

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Kathryn

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

Great glamping spot! Everything was clean and had great vibes. It was a relaxing place to stay after long days in the park. It was also nice staying next door to Cedar Lodge and having perks like their restaurants and pool. WiFi worked great as well and everyone was friendly!

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Marc

May 2025

4 nights at Indian Flat Campground

Campgrounds were a close drive to the entrance of Yosemite and the tent we rented was set up nicely. Had a great experience at Indian Flats and would recommend it. We will definitely come again.

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thiago

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

Nice place, clean spots, good instalariins and a very good front desk

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G.

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Table Ranch

Our stay at the Big Table Ranch Guest House was wonderful! The hosts responded quickly to our questions and the home and surrounding property are absolutely beautiful and relaxing. We wish we could have stayed longer! We are looking forward to staying at Big Table Ranch again soon!

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Ben

March 2025

3 nights at Dog Woods

This is a great cabin, private and hidden in the trees, and well appointed indoors. Minutes from Calaveras Big Trees and dining, other amenities in Arnold. The cabin is cozy, quirky and came supplied with everything one could need, including wood for the delightful woodburning stove. Have stayed twice, highly recommended.

Carmen

February 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dog Woods

Fun cabin for a relaxing weekend. Kid and pet friendly, close to town and the mountain.

Mafe

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

A perfect glamping experience with a cozy bed, hot showers, clean bathrooms, a washing station, and a fire pit. Watched a stunning sunset over the lake and warmed up by the fire at night. The staff was lovely and so close to Yosemite!