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 lies the beach town of Port St. Joe. With a small town feel and soft, white sand beaches, this laid-back fishing village is a respite from the traffic and crowded beaches of the Fort Walton-Destin-Panama City area. We arrive at the Old Salt RV Park to find a quaint, gated RV park just a short walk from the beach. The graveled lots are level and spacious. The communication from the hosts was exceptional and included walking directions to the dog friendly beaches. Our assigned lot included a picnic table and fire ring and was close to the well-maintained bath house and laundry facility. A central fire-pit area and gazebo provided a gathering spot for RVers. Park internet was good. We heard some road noise from County Road 396, but we did not find it bothersome. Weather was perfect with a chilly start in the morning and then upper 60’s and lower 70’s during our stay.
What to do:
Enjoy the flat, uncrowded, white sand beaches in Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas. Walk the dogs for miles on the dog-friendly Port St. Joe beaches. (Note: Adjacent Mexico Beach is not pet friendly). Eat at local seafood restaurant or pub. Panama City is 36 miles west and has several dog-friendly restaurants. Check out Barefoot on the Bay Bar & Grill for a casual dining experience with dog-friendly patio seating. Firepit relaxing with the dogs. Watch amazing sunsets on the beach.
Red Dog Review:
5 PAWS! This dog-friendly RV resort is perfect. The owners were welcoming and gave us all the info we needed for a pet-friendly stay. Every day we walked to the beach about two blocks away. Beach walks were pawsome in Port St. Joe! We loved the soft sand on our paws, chasing the ocean waves and meeting dog friendly folks on the beach. We also visited nearby Salinas Park and spent a day on the beach. We had to be on our leashes but that’s okay… We also loved visiting Panama City Beach with a stop at the Barefoot on the Bay Bar & Grill. Our waitress brought us a bowl of water – very thoughtful and much appreciated!