Dog Friendly Yurts

While planning a future "epic southwest loop" road trip, I found a dog-friendly yurt available to rent at one of our destinations. This got me wondering just how many yurts out there allow dogs. So, I began researching. As it turns out, there are quite a few yurts that you can stay with your dog in!

First of all, if you don't know what a yurt is, let me give you a little bit of a description. A yurt is much like a tent, but much stronger and weather tight. It's a circular structure that has a wood frame covered by fabric. At the top middle of the yurt, there is usually a dome that allows you to see the stars at night. There are different types of yurts, but the tent kind is the kind you'll find the most.

Here are some of the dog-friendly yurts I found. A lot of state parks have yurts, but their policies on dogs vary, so check the area you'd like to stay in. This site lists many yurt rentals by state, although not all of them are dog friendly. During my searches, I came across the following yurts that are dog friendly-

The Yurtcation yurt near Moab, Utah sits on 6 acres, giving you plenty of privacy.

Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle, Colorado has one yurt that you can stay with dogs in. Colorado has several more state parks that have dog-friendly yurts. State parks allow hiking with dogs on most trails, so they're great places to stay with your pooch.

Frost Mountain Yurts in Brownfield, Maine are a 5 minute walk into the woods with 60 miles of hiking trails around the yurt area.

A secluded mountain yurt in Santa Barbara, California overlooks the ocean. There are hiking trails, swimming holes and a waterfall.

Loon Lake Lodge in Reedsport, Oregon is a family style resort that has yurt rentals available.

Normandy Farms in Foxboro, Massachusetts has one yurt that they allow dogs to stay in.

The Nordic Center in Flagstaff, Arizona has one dog-friendly yurts that are near miles of hiking and skiing trails.

Salt Creek Retreats in Laurelville, Ohio has a rustic (no electricity or plumbing) yurt that's surrounded by 40 acres of nature.

Rocky Ridge Yurt is a backcountry yurt in an Idaho state park where dogs are allowed to stay in the winter.

Homestake Lodge in Whitehall, Montana is in a meadow overlooking the mountains.

Yosemite Pines in Groveland, California (near Yosemite National Park) has several yurts available for rental.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Tabor City, North Carolina allows dogs in all of their yurts.

Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary & Retreat Center in Burnet, Texas has a treehouse yurt (Laurie, this one's for you!) that is definitely the most luxurious yurt I've come across in my search. With a 2 person bath, rain shower, air conditioning and king sized sleep number bed, you can't go wrong!

Several Oregon State Parks have dog friendly yurts.

El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas not only have dog friendly yurts, but teepees & vintage trailers, too.  They also provide amenities like a hammock grove, dutch tubs, a bathhouse and a shared kitchen. 

Pine Mountain RVC in Pine Mountain, Georgia allow dogs in their yurts as long as you get manager approval first.   They also have a fenced dog park.

Catherine's Landing RVC in Hot Springs, Arkansas allow dogs in their yurts and also have not only a fenced in dog park but "Go-Pet" scooters, too.   

If and when we stay in a yurt and like it (which I'm sure we will!), there are several yurts on the above list that I'd like to stay at someday. They're like a perfect cross between a cabin and a tent! If you know of any dog-friendly yurts I didn't list, please leave a comment. Likewise, I'd love to hear about any yurt vacations anyone has taken.

If you're looking for something other than a yurt, I have an extensive list of campgrounds & RV parks with fenced in dog runs as well as unique & unusual dog friendly lodgings.  

Happy yurting!