Looking for the best pet-friendly campgrounds near Cape Canaveral? Find the best information on pet-friendly campsites and dispersed camping near Cape Canaveral, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a place near local attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect spot for you and your pup.
Jetty Park Campground is an oasis by the ocean where guests from all around the world come to share in a one-of-a-kind experience. Because of the campgrounds unique location nestled along the Atlantic Ocean and inside beautiful Port Canaveral, it's not uncommon to see one or all of the following:
-Cruise ships arriving/departing
-Submarines arriving/departing
-Rocket launches from Canaveral Air Force Station
-Wildlife and marine life
The park offers guests a variety of camping options from tent camping in a rustic site to relaxing in your RV with all the amenities included.
$24 - $100 / night
This 26.45 acre campground is a well shaded and quiet hammock of pines, palms and foliage providing habitat to squirrels, birds, and tropical creatures.
The river offers shoreline fishing and a perfect view of space launches at Kennedy Space Center. Campers also enjoy access to a recreation hall with a small swimming pool, a fire ring, a mid-sized pavilion, two shuffleboard courts, and a horse shoe pit.
Offering a secluded oasis with easy access to urban amenities, Manatee Hammock is a perfect launch pad to Space Coast parks and attractions, and to East Central Florida. Enjoy Convenient Amenities
163 RV sites with water, electric and sewer
19 campsites with water and electric
Group tent camping area
Hot showers
Laundry facilities
Swimming pool for campers
Pavilion
Wi-Fi
Fishing (shoreline and 197 ft pier)
Well shaded by oaks, pines and palms$28 - $39 / night
This 84.5-acre conservation area and urban district river park on an island in the Indian River Lagoon is near the Sebastian Inlet marine ecosystems and the Atlantic Ocean. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Long Point Park is a haven for fisherman, and nature enthusiasts.
This full service campground features shoreline campsites. There is also a boat ramp, small fishing dock and a fish cleaning station. Adjacent to the camping area and connected by a bridge, Scout Island offers more than a mile of nature trails, and primitive youth group camping at a reasonable group rate. Long Point Campground offers RV and Tent camping.
A get-away all year-round for families and day visitors, the park has a Wildlife Pond, playground and picnic pavilions. Located across Hwy A1A from ocean beaches, it is near other County parks on the barrier island, and just a short drive from attractions in Sebastian and Vero Beach.
$30 - $44 / night
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$28 / night
$77 / night
Space Coast RV Resort is your perfect location to explore Floridas beautiful Space Coast! Close to Cape Canaveral, we have large campground sites, 50 amp service, wifi, laundry facilities, and lots of activities. Visit the Kennedy Space Center, go fresh and saltwater fishing, shop til you drop and then come home to relax. What more could you ask for? Make your Space Coast RV park reservation today and come stay with us for as long as you would like! Space Coast RV Resort near Cape Canaveral Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Space Coast RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
$10 - $30 / night
Welcome!
We have a vacant, 1 acre lot surrounded by Florida’s beautiful oak hammocks.
Pitch a tent OR drive in/park your RV/camper/travel trailer/5th wheel…OR just do some nature exploring in Florida’s beautiful oak groves.
Ideal for boondockers, RVers looking for somewhere to camp/park in nature (but not too far away from town), or tent campers open to the ultimate camping experience!
There are no water or electrical hookups yet so prepare accordingly. Location is tricky but we will guide you to our spot in detail when you book.
Location perks:
5min from a gas station
10min to grocery stores/town
20min to NASA's Kennedy Space Center
25min from Cocoa Beach, Indian River, downtown Cocoa Village
40min from Orlando
$20 / night
Scout
I stayed for 3 months, the place was lovely. But there is something very important to me I have a very docile golden retriever poodle. While I was there there was many pitbulls without muzzle witnessed a pitbull get loose from its owner and attacked two small dogs the dogs had to go to the veterinarian hospital I had to take my dog and pick him up and run and hide this happened right in front of me it was horrible. I don't know the fate of the other dogs but one couldn't walk. The man that was walking the Pitbull lost control of it because the Pitbull wanted to attack the other dogs in the park he slipped right out of his collar. I believe they shouldn't allow aggressive breeds and if they do they should be muzzled until then I would never come back here I love my dog I can't imagine the situation if it would have been my dog it scares me just the thought
Traveler
Great county park for our holiday weekend trip. Sites are a little tight and park is open to none campers, but otherwise no complaints (and really those aren’t a big deal). Decent rates, full hook ups, great location, friendly staff, clean bathhouse, and beautiful views of the Indian River. We plan on coming back.
Scout
One of the best little places to get your youngins out into nature for the first time... It's small but has everything that a campground should have. Nice pier to fish off of, little nature trail, and a boat launch. And to top it all off it was cheap! A little small for my taste but over all a very nice place .
Traveler
I enjoyed my stay at his park. I booked last minute and was still able to get accommodations😎, the park rangers were so friendly and also moved me to a more shaded area when requested! I will def be back again! 😊🤗!
TravelerWonderful staff and well maintained Park, sites and facilities. Great fishing and kayaking in the lagoon with a view of Cape Canaveral.
Traveler
Sebastian Inlet State Park near Melbourne, FL. We stayed for stopovers on way down and back from Miami area. Most campsites do not have water views but are just a short stroll away. Most sites have limited privacy but some have more vegetation buffer. The campgrounds were quiet, clean and pleasant. With a Northern and Southern section, this park offers several access points to the ocean beach, the inlet itself and the River. We were delighted to stroll the long beaches and watch the surfers, watch fishermen in the river in the morning and evening, and watch the many pelicans feeding from the bridge structure over the river. The swimming area behind the jetty on the north side creates an almost man-made tide pool which is perfect for swimming and for younger children to play in the shallows without waves or currents. We hope we can get reservations again!
GuideNice park and amenities. Maintained well enough. Spaces are closer together but the amount of trees and foliage make it seem more private. Don’t ask for an early check in. Even if your spot is empty. The staff was extremely rude and unfriendly. I understand policy is policy but being rude doesn’t help enforce the policy.
Scoutits nice to relax .. if you are a camper ... for first time it dont have nothing plan its not good...
Ranger
Located on the river across from Kennedy Space Center, it's a great spot to view launches with 20 or so spots along the river.
Water/electric sites only, but there are two dump stations available. Boat launch just outside the campground as well. Bath houses were clean and there is a small camp store.
Spots are all first come, first serve. Only available to KSC/NASA employees and military though (and requires an annual membership of $15-20). The campground does update open sites on their facebook page daily (https://www.facebook.com/KARSPark).
ScoutWell ran. Quiet place.
Guide
Close enough to walk to the ocean, stores close enough to drive to. Sites closer than I would like. I wish this county park would put a 2 week limit on your stay. Seem like lots of people stay several months, which it can Seen cluttered in some sites, plus hard to find available because some people stay so long.
TravelerThis small campground was very full in middle of Florida winter season. While most sites appeared flat, there is not privacy between them and no shade in hot Florida sunshine. We were lucky with a quiet location in Site #3, and only 1 neighbor next to us. The only sites with open water views were in very tight and crowded section that was crowded with lots of big rigs. Park personnel were very gracious, helpful and accommodating. It was not convenient from I-95 for just a 1-night stopover, but we had a good night's sleep to refresh us for another day of driving! Fishermen and kayakers must love this location for easy access! Price was fairly steep compared to other local and state parks. We did enjoy the nearby beaches!
We stayed here on February 22, 2004.
ScoutIce park
TravelerThe best family makes for the best camping. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
TravelerHas been wonderful clean and quiet. We have a truck tent.
Traveler
Don't come here, because it'll make it harder for the rest of us!
This is a wonderful, but maybe too small campground. The views are gorgeous especially in the morning and evening light. The customers seem very nice, and well mannered. The staff is just exceptional.
You can spend an afternoon on the deck with a beverage. There will likely be some folks fishing, and there's a good chance you'll see Dolphin, and maybe Manatee. If there is a launch from Kennedy Space Center you can see that too, although you're about 20 miles away, still really impressive.
This is just one of those wonderful places where you can come to relax and unwind. Unassuming, at the end of a dead end road. Just a little piece of paradise.
And of course it is a campground, so the sites are a little narrow, the wifi's not good, blah, blah, blah. So you know, don't come here. :)
Traveler
This campground has a split personality. The west side has nice wide concrete sites, the east side is on dirt and gravel and not so nice. When I made my reservation I missed the pick your site($30 add on?), but given the difference between the two sides, it would have been worth it. This is definitely a KOA Journey, hookups work, good for a night or two, but not a destination. I didn't think it is quite as close to the Space Center as described.
Some long term residents, many on the east side, and the roads aren't very wide. The gentleman who escorted us to our site took us off the road and out into the grass to get around a tree to make the turn workable. Most of the staff was friendly and helpful.
Oh, if you look at this campground on Google's satellite view, be aware that there is a different campground that wraps the KOA on the west, and south. If you see tennis courts, you're looking at the wrong campground.
Given the history of this area I had high expectations. If you get one of the nice new sites, then I think it's worthwhile, otherwise this is one of the few KOAs that I don't think I will recommend for more than a night maybe two.
Traveler
For what it is, this place is perfect. I stayed nearly three weeks here in December before heading back to the cold north, and I couldn’t have asked for much more. Staying out on the inlet, although primitive, does offer a bit more privacy compared to inside the campground. It also gives front row seats to the ships coming to port as well as any launches from cape Canaveral which are much more frequent now. The staff was very friendly and I would absolutely stay here again.
Traveler
Lake Mills has 14 sites to choose from, some being bigger than others. All sites were clean and very well cared for. The whole park was nice. Kids enjoyed the playground and fishing from the dock. We will definitely be back! Great for first timers, quick get away, or even an extended stay. Other reviews mentioned the park being too loud at night due to the local bar and traffic. We were on site number 1, which is right by the entrance and road. No complaints whatsoever. Bathrooms are currently being remodeled, but there was a temp trailer bathroom that was kept cleaned by a local company.
TravelerSites are a bit close together but the vibes were good and everyone was really nice. Family friendly camping for sure. The bugs are awful so bring bug spray or a bug light if you can. Me and my dog had fun walking around the site and exploring the island next to it. They just renovated one of the bathroom houses too which made everything a bit easier and a bit more clean.
Traveler
This is camp for hunters it's free and has pit toilets open area park anywhere in the camp. Lots of land to explore, hiking very close to Florida scenic trail.
Scout
From the time I called to the time I checked in the staff was very friendly and courteous. The campground was clean and peaceful .
Legend
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GuideThe views are amazing, it is so peaceful and serene. We love it
Legend
When they say “in the sun”, they mean it! This is a 55+ RV “Resort”! Not much shade anywhere. But, if you stay in you 50 ft. Class A I suppose shade isn’t needed. The park has 2 pools one is a lap pool with lanes. and there are 2 hot tubs. There are pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and bocce ball. There is a Propane fill station. There is a community center with planned activities and special events. The sites are all concrete, in the sun! That may be OK in winter. On the plus side, it’s only 30 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center.
LegendThis is another KOA on our extended road trip around Florida. This one is a little older, and shows wear, but they are doing some construction, rebuilding some of the sites. The internet was hit or miss, mostly miss! The bathroom/showroom is dated, but adequate. It reminded me of a high school shower room. There is a small office/store with basics. Also a pool and laundry (most of the washers were out of order) Some of the roads are rough, and a few sites don’t look like they are useable. We were here in late October, between the summer family crowds and the winter Snowbirds. They do have long term rates for Snowbirds. It’s about 20 minutes from a manatee rehabilitation park, and also a manatee overlook pier. It is 30 minutes from Cape Kennedy and the NASA Space Center.
Legend
If you’re looking for one of those gemstone RV locations that are so far out of sight that you’d drive by the place at least a few places before you actually saw the roadsign that would steer you to this very place, then look no further than Lathrom’s Landing RV Park & Marina. If you’ve got watercraft and are looking for a place to either park here for the night, or better, get her wet by actually going for a spin in the local waters, then this RV pebble-strewn parking lot might just be for you.
And while the spots are narrow and tight, you will be beaming about the absolute amazingly quick access to water you have here. Placed in front of Florida’s famed Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, this place have 30 / 50 amp electric hookups (along with sewer and water) as well as a clubhouse complete with full kitchen (oven, stovetop, refrigerator, cooking utensils, wet sink, coffee maker), kayaking and wave runner rentals, pristine shower and restroom facilities, library, microwave, outdoor covered patio, rooftop sundowner happy hour oasis, gas grilles, ping pong table and laundry-O-mat. The place even offers up fishing and shrimping gear off their own 260 foot long pier.
While onsite private dock and boat ramps as well as fishing pier come standard, Lathrom’s also offers up private 1 BR, 2BR & 3BR cabins, each with their own private BA and LR as well as a free-standing home. What I enjoyed most about this place was the absolute warm welcome from the owners as well as the very strong camaraderie from both locals and those passerby’s that I came into contact with.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) This place, while a bit crowded and tight, offers immediate ocean access to some of the best fishing Florida has. Period; (2) Add to this the simply outstanding friendly vibe you’ll feel here, I’m sure anyone will enjoy their stay; (3) If you’re looking for star-gazing, I dare you to find a better place that has the option to check out the constellations as well as trek the satellites and rockets that routinely blast off from this Space Coast haven.
Happy Camping!
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