Clear Creek RV Park
1401 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Leashed dogs are welcome at RV sites and may not be left unattended outside; pets are not allowed in the tent sites, and aggressive dogs may be asked to leave.
- water access
- pet fee
Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Golden
Golden has an in-town RV park on the creek and a state park up the canyon, with different leash and tent rules at each.
Clear Creek RV Park is the City of Golden's own campground, wedged between Clear Creek and 10th Street within walking distance of Washington Avenue's dog-friendly patios. It has 22 full-hookup sites, 11 electric-only sites and a few tent sites. Leashed dogs are welcome at RV sites and may not be left unattended outside, but pets are not allowed in the tent sites, and aggressive dogs may be asked to leave. Golden's Ordinance 2182 keeps dogs leashed along the creek itself.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, about 30 minutes up Golden Gate Canyon Road, spreads 117 sites between Reverend's Ridge, which has electric sites, showers and year-round access, and the tent-oriented Aspen Meadows. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's rule applies: leash no longer than six feet at all times, never unattended, and dogs allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and designated trails. Select cabins and yurts accept pets for $10 per night.
For a Denver Mountain Parks option, Chief Hosa at Genesee is on our Evergreen page.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park Campgrounds
92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden, CO 80403
Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, may not be left unattended, and are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and designated trails; select cabins and yurts accept pets for $10 per night.
- pet fee
- water access
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Questions about dog-friendly campgrounds in Golden
Can I tent camp with my dog at Clear Creek RV Park?
No. The City of Golden's campground allows leashed dogs at RV sites only; pets are not permitted in the tent sites. Dogs may not be left unattended outside, and aggressive dogs may be asked to leave. The park is a short walk from downtown Golden.
What are the dog rules at Golden Gate Canyon State Park?
Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, may not be left unattended, and are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and on designated trails. Select cabins and yurts accept pets for $10 per night. E-collars and dragging leashes do not count as leashed under CPW rules.
Which Golden Gate Canyon campground is open year-round?
Reverend's Ridge, which has electric sites and showers, offers year-round access. Aspen Meadows is the tent-oriented loop. Together the park has 117 campsites about 30 minutes northwest of Golden up Golden Gate Canyon Road.