With input from the dogs, we’ve chosen our favorite dog-friendly RV stays in Florida. We carefully plan our visits to Florida with dog-friendly RV parks a top priority. Our labs love long walks, access to green space and ideally, a dog-friendly beach. We picked our favorite parks with the best combination of dog-friendly RV park amenities, local attractions and amazing settings. Our list does not include the wonderful and economical state parks due to long wait lists for reservations and the fact that all Florida’s state parks do not allow dogs on the beach.
With help from our dogs, we’ve chosen over favorite, dog-friendly RV stays in Florida. We picked our favorite parks with the best combination of dog-friendly RV park amenities, local attractions and amazing settings.
Coastline RV Resort in Eastpoint, Florida is a dog-friendly RV stay along the Apalachicola Bay on the Forgotten Coast. Close to local attractions on St. George Island and Apalachicola.
Perfect location in Cortez, Florida near Bradenton and less than a mile from Anna Maria Island with 8 miles of spectacular beaches. Holiday Cove RV Resort is a wonderful RV resort with top-notch amenities and an ideal location close to beaches, amazing seafood...
Grassy Key RV Park & Resort is a Gulfside, boutique RV resort on MM 58 just north of Marathon. Our three-day stay here did not disappoint. We met several long-term RVers who call this park home for several months in the winter. We enjoyed our ocean view, the pool and oceanside tiki hut. The community BBQ was a hit with live music and dancing.
The Sugar Loaf Key/Key West KOA is a beachfront paradise with tropical pool, hot tub, tiki bar/cafe and beautifully landscaped sites. This dog-friendly resort is close to the attractions of Key West.
We traveled down the west coast of Florida to Everglades City and the Everglades Isle Motorcoach Resort. Lush, luxurious, waterfront RV sites and a few miles from the entrance to the Everglades National Park.
Old Salt RV Park, Port St. Joe, Florida Key Takeaways: Quaint boutique RV Park with spacious, level lots.Beautiful white-sand, uncrowded, dog-friendly beaches a short walk away.A perfect spot to chill and unwind. Our Stay: East of Panama City on the Gulf Coast...
An amazing RV park on the spectacular Emerald Coast. The Santa Rosa RV Resort in Navarre is a beautiful Gulf Coast experience, located between Destin and Pensacola. The waterfront resort sits on the Santa Rosa sound with a tropical setting and luxury amenities to include a heated pool and fishing pier. This dog-friendly resort offers a dog park and a dog beach – woof!
Key Takeaways:
Navarre is located on the Emerald Coast between Destin and Pensacola
Navarre Beach is a short drive from the resort and offers stunning beaches
Great area with a laid-back vibe
We did not find a dog-friendly beach for dog-walking in the area
Campground Review:
Glamping at its best on the Emerald Coast! We loved the Santa Rosa RV Resort in Navarre. From the lush landscaping to the waterfront sites, this park is amazing. Amenities include a heated pool with lounge area, community fire pit, fishing pier. All sites are paved with full hookups. Best amenity is the dog beach and dog walking area on the Sound. The resort also features a dog park.
Santa Rosa RV Resort Warterfront Site
Santa Rosa RV Resort Pool
Santa Rosa RV Resort Beach
Santa Rosa RV Resort Dog Park
What to do:
Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the Navarre area
Visit Navarre Beach for the white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf Coast
Enjoy excellent seafood restaurants in nearby Pensacola or Destin; our favorite is The Fish House in Pensacola
We love RV resorts with a dog beach! Santa Rosa RV Resort has a dog park and plenty of green space for our daily walks. We love walking along the sound and taking a dip at the dog beach. Woof!
Campground Rating: 5 PAWS (out of 5 PAWS)
We did not find any dog friendly beaches in the area but it was raining most of the time so we didn’t look too hard. We did find some dog-friendly breweries!
Forget the crowds and traffic and head to the Forgotten Coast. Eastpoint, Forida is close to the beautiful beaches of St. George Island and the historic village of Apalachicola. Coastline RV Resort sits on Apalachicola Bay and is a great choice for a dog-friendly RV stay with ocean views from many sites.
Key Takeaways:
Great Florida Panhandle beach stay away from crowds and traffic
A short drive to the beautiful beaches on St. George Island
Close to the uncrowded, dog-friendly beaches in Carrabelle
Good seafood restaurants and quaint shops in nearby Apalachicola
Coastline RV Resort offers resort amenities with nice ocean views from many sites
Campground Review:
Coastline RV Resort in Eastpoint, Florida, offers spacious sites with full-hookups. We enjoyed our ocean view and the on-site restaurant at Coastline West Park. Resort amenities at Costline West Park and Coastline East Park include pools and dog parks. Coastline Eastpark features a fishing pier. Our dogs enjoyed long walks in the resort.
Coastline RV Resort Sign
Coastline RV Resort
What to do:
Spend a day on the beautiful St. George Island beaches
Walk the dog on St. George Island Beach and stop at the dog-friendly Blue Parrot Restaurant for refreshments
Check out the shops and restaurants in Apalachicola – an historic fishing village
We enjoyed our long walks around the Coastline RV Resort! There was plenty of green space near the RV for naps and people watching. No complaints from us!
Campground Rating: 4.6 PAWS
We always enjoy our visits to the Forgotten Coast! We take long walks on Carrabelle Beach and romp in the ocean. Our favorite restaurant is the Blue Parrot Restaurant on St. George Island. We’ll be back for sure!
The St. Johns is Florida’s longest river, flowing north from Vero Beach to Jacksonville. This stunning lazy river is known for its trophy largemouth bass, fresh water springs and abundant wildlife. Renegades on the River has become a favorite RV stay on the St. Johns River in central Florida.
Key Takeaways:
Beautiful setting on the St. Johns River
Excellent restaurant on site
Huge, dog-friendly Tiki Bar with live music
Full-hookups; paved, spacious sites
Dog friendly
Heated pool
Marina and boat slips
Campground Review:
Located at Mile Marker 65 on the St. Johns River near Crescent City, Renegades on the River is our favorite St. Johns River RV stay. With a full service restaurant, tiki bar, pool and marina, this RV resort has it all. The sunsets cannot be beat from one of the largest tike bars you’ll every find.
What to do:
Take a fishing charter or boat trip on the St. Johns River
Visit one of several fresh water springs
Visit Lake George
Listen to live music at Renegades Tiki Bar
View amazing sunsets from the pier, restaurant or tiki bar at Rengades on the River
This is a fun park to walk around; there are many friendly dogs and people! We always enjoy our tiki bar visits too. There is no dedicated dog park, but the green space throughout the park makes up for it. We’ll be back!
Perfect location in Cortez, Florida near Bradenton and less than a mile from Anna Maria Island with 8 miles of spectacular beaches. Holiday Cove RV Resort is a wonderful RV resort with top-notch amenities and an ideal location close to beaches, amazing seafood restaurants, dog parks, preserves with miles of trails and shopping.
Key Takeaways:
Our month-long stay at the Holiday Cove RV Resort in Cortez, Florida was amazing!
Tons of dog friendly parks, preserves and restaurants in the area
Anna Maria Beaches are absolutely stunning
January is a busy month; February & March are busier; get to your destination early morning and dine like a senior before 6
Traffic was busy to jammed at times; plan for it!
Fresh seafood in this area was amazing!
Holiday Cove RV Resort is a hidden gem; great people, lush landscaping, paved sites, heated pool and excellent location
Chili & Cedar loved the visits to local dog parks, preserves and beaches
Anna Maria Island does not allow dogs on any beaches but there are parks and dog parks on the island for the pups
Campground Review:
Holiday Cove RV Resort is a hidden gem in Cortez. Less than a mile from the beautiful beaches on Anna Maria Island, this RV park includes a marina, lush landscaping, heated pool, paved sites, full hookups and friendly folks. There are several dog runs along the perimeter of the park and the neighborhood offers several options for longer walks. This park is an ownership park and the owners take great pride in keeping their sites maintained. As short-term renters, we were warmly welcomed to several community get-togethers. Just across the street, you’ll find the Cortez Cafe, a popular breakfast stop for the locals; the scrumptious Breezy Bakery; fresh catch at the Cortez Fish Market; and casual dining at Slicker’s Eatery. The seafood restaurants in this fishing village cannot be beat. We loved Tide Tables and Swordfish Grill. Cortez is close to Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota and many nearby attractions. Friendly people, welcoming to dogs and a great location make this park one of our favorites to date. We will definitely be back.
What to do:
Anna Maria Island:
Walk, swim or sunbathe on the amazing beaches; arrive early at Cortez Beach or Coquina Park but leave the dogs at home — there are no dog-friendly beaches on Anna Maria Island
Catch the sunset at Bean Point, a secluded beach on the north end of the island
Take the dogs to the Holmes Beach Dog Park in the city of Holmes Beach on the island – our dogs loved this off-leash park with room to roam
Walk the dogs at the Joan Durante Park, a 32-acre preserve on Longboat Key with views of Sarasota Bay
Enjoy the artificial turf at the Bayfront Dog Park on Longboat Key
The Bradenton farmer’s market on Old Main Street is exceptional, with fresh local produce, handmade goods, food vendors and music. It’s also dog friendly!
Visit the Robinson Preserve, a 600-acre coastal preserve with hiking trails, kayaking and bird watching. This became a favorite early morning walk for the dogs.
Take the dogs to the Emerson Point Preserve in nearby Palmetto. This bayside, dog-friendly preserve offers shaded trails and views of the Manatee River
Enjoy great coffee and breakfast at Judy’s Restaurant on Cortez Road
Visit the Red Barn Flea Market an eclectic blend of flea market booths, plaza shops, food vendors and farmer’s market
Plan a day trip with the dogs to Fort Desoto Dog Park in nearby Tierra Verde. This park features two fenced areas for off-leash play and a designated dog beach. Our dogs love this park! Every dog should have this park on their bucket list!
Emerson Point Preserve
Cedar at Robinson Preserve
Robinson Preserve Boardwalk
Chili Playing at the Beach
Chili & Cedar’s Review:
We loved the Holiday RV Resort! We met a lot of friendly dogs and people. It was a short walk to green space and we enjoyed are twice a day walk around the park. There was plenty of shade at our site so we could nap outside. We’ll be back!
Campground Rating: 4.8 PAWS (out of 5 PAWS)
We loved this area! Our favorite place to walk was the Robinson Preserve. Chili had fun chasing balls at the Holmes Beach Dog Park and the Bayfront Dog Park on Anna Maria Island. Sadly, the beaches on Anna Maria Island are not dog friendly – WHAAT!! We did take a day trip to the Fort DeSoto Dog Beach for some beach time and swimming – Yay!
Grassy Key RV Park & Resort is a Gulfside, boutique RV resort on MM 58 just north of Marathon. Our three-day stay here did not disappoint. We met several long-term RVers who call this park home for several months in the winter. We enjoyed our ocean view, the pool and oceanside tiki hut. The community BBQ was a hit with live music and dancing.
Key Takeaways:
Small, boutique RV park near Marathon
Several oceanside lots
Nice, tropical landscaping
Salt-water pool
Community activities and friendly residents
Small dog park, dog friendly
Nearby biking trails
Our Stay:
Moving north on the Florida Overseas Highway to MM 58, we pulled into the boutique Grassy Key RV Park & Resort. This oceanside park was small but very welcoming. We did not have an oceanfront site but we had an awesome ocean view. The park was dog friendly with a small dog park and easy access to potty areas. At the time of our stay, the park was not connected to the nearby walking/biking path so it required a small walk along Highway 1. We understand the trail and the park will be connected in the future. That would make it a wonderful walking experience for pet owners. The nearby biking trails were a plus! Everyone in the park was very friendly and encouraged us to join the ongoing activities – water aerobics, bingo, and community BBQ. The long-term residents have created an RV family that keeps them coming back year after year.
Grassy Key RV Park EntranceGrassy Key RV Park & ResortOcean View at Grassy KeyTiki Bar at Grassy Key RV Park
What to do:
A short walk from the park we visited the S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill restaurant – recommend the Key Lime Pie! We also visited the Curry Hammock State Park, a couple miles away. This oceanside park had beautiful, spacious RV sites and nice beaches. Book at stay here months ahead of time. It would be a perfect park if they allowed dogs on the beach!
There were several beaches in Marathon and the surrounding area that allowed dogs on the beach. We visited the Coco Plum Dog Beach and park with the girls and enjoyed watching the kite surfing. The beach was not paw friendly with lots of rocks, shells and even glass. The dogs loved the stinky seaweed – me, not so much. Also check out the Marathon Dog Park and the dog friendly Sombrero Beach
Another nearby site within walking distance from the RV park is the Dolphin Research Center . This park rehabilitates dolphins in a saltwater environment and is dog friendly!
Chili & Mike at Coco Plum Beach
Chili & Cedar’s Review: 3.5 Paws
This park was okay. We appreciated the little dog park, but it was too small for bigger dogs. Mom had us on a short leash along the busy highway to get to the walking trail. The beaches in the area were okay but hard on our paws. The stinky seaweed was a bonus! Curry Hammock State Park would be a perfect place to camp if they allowed dogs on the beach. We’re ready to move on.
