Husband, Wife and 2 little dogs are traveling to Grand Canyon and Arches in August for 3 weeks. We have a 40' Fifth Wheel. We would like to hear your suggestions on great RV campgrounds and must sees - tours, hiking spots, areas to see wildlife, etc. Or - what should we avoid like the plague?

National Parks are quite restrictive when it comes to dogs. Generally dogs are allowed in paved areas, but not on trails. But check the park's web site for details. And leaving the dogs in the trailer is risky if you don't have a reliable AC setup. The alternative is a commercial kennel in a nearby town.In July both parks will be quite hot.Several years back when we toured the area in September with a small terrier (16 lb), we found plenty to do by focusing on NF and BLM lands. And state parks. For example Dead Horse Pt SP instead of Canyon Lands or Arches. And Lasale mtns east of Moab.At that time of year, I think you'd find more to do together by seeking out cooler higher elevations.

Million Dollar Highway This drive is awesome in your Toad. Nice RV parks in Durango for you RV. Soak in the mineral pools in Ouray at sunset.trainSilverton

We like Trailer Village RV Campground which is located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the south rim. Full hookups and just a fairly short walk to the rim. The park shuttle stops at the campground entrance so you can get to many other places in the park. It is real close to the village with a store, cafeteria, gift shop, and other services. Elk and deer often wander through. But it is packed in July so get reservations now. Have a great trip.

Here is information for boarding your animals while visiting the south rim. Grand Canyon Pet Lodge

As noted, dogs are very restricted in the national parks. Arches and Moab area is hot in July and August. Average high is 96 degrees. Temps above 100 not at all uncommon. Sightsee early in the morning and late in the evening. One hike you can do with a dog is Negro Bill Canyon about three miles up UT 128 from US 191. The trail is in a canyon so shaded from the sun part of the day. A stream flows through the canyon for the dog to splash. Keep the dog on a leash as they report poison ivy in the canyon. There is an interesting arch at the end of the trail. The LaSal Mountain Loop up Castle Valley to the LaSals is a good way to spend the middle of the day. Quite nice up there with great views overlooking the red rock country.Grand Canyon is higher up and thus cooler in mid-summer. Again, significant restrictions on where dogs are allowed.I would think three or four days for GCNP and a week for the Moab area would leave you time to see other, cooler places. littlemo noted the San Juans as one escape from the heat. Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP is another park higher up in elevation. Bryce Canyon NP is the highest in elevation of the southern Utah parks and also worth a few days.

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4aSong
Explorer
Feb 17, 2015
Here is information for boarding your animals while visiting the south rim. Grand Canyon Pet Lodge
Two_Hands
Explorer
Feb 17, 2015
We like Trailer Village RV Campground which is located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the south rim. Full hookups and just a fairly short walk to the rim. The park shuttle stops at the campground entrance so you can get to many other places in the park. It is real close to the village with a store, cafeteria, gift shop, and other services. Elk and deer often wander through. But it is packed in July so get reservations now. Have a great trip.
littlemo
Explorer
Feb 17, 2015
Million Dollar Highway This drive is awesome in your Toad.

Nice RV parks in Durango for you RV.

Soak in the mineral pools in Ouray at sunset.

train

Silverton
paulj
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2015
National Parks are quite restrictive when it comes to dogs. Generally dogs are allowed in paved areas, but not on trails. But check the park's web site for details. And leaving the dogs in the trailer is risky if you don't have a reliable AC setup. The alternative is a commercial kennel in a nearby town.

In July both parks will be quite hot.

Several years back when we toured the area in September with a small terrier (16 lb), we found plenty to do by focusing on NF and BLM lands. And state parks. For example Dead Horse Pt SP instead of Canyon Lands or Arches. And Lasale mtns east of Moab.

At that time of year, I think you'd find more to do together by seeking out cooler higher elevations.

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