Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Oviedo, FL
Little Big Econ State Forest provides tent camping sites that welcome pets on their primitive campsites. Dogs must remain leashed on trails and at campsites, with several campground areas accessible via multiple trailheads from locations like Snow Hill Road in Geneva or Barr Street. Lake Mills Park also allows pets at its 14 tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings, though without RV hookups. Both locations require campers to properly dispose of pet waste. Other pet-friendly options include Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground and Blue Spring State Park Campground, which offer cabin accommodations along with RV and tent sites. The primitive camping experience at Little Big Econ features beautiful trails along the Econlockhatchee River with relatively private sites.
Pet owners hiking with dogs at Little Big Econ should bring ample bug spray during spring and early summer when yellow flies can be problematic. The well-marked trails provide excellent outdoor experiences for dogs, though alligators inhabit the waterways so pets should remain leashed and away from water edges. Lake Monroe Park campground offers an alternative with full hookups for RVs, but campers note some background noise from nearby transportation infrastructure. Lake Mills Park's campground maintains clean facilities including showers and restrooms, with sites that are spacious and surrounded by trees. Summer temperatures in these areas can reach uncomfortable levels for pets, so adequate shade and water are essential for camping during warmer months.
