Best Dog-Friendly Camping near DeLand, FL
Blue Spring State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites provide private, secluded camping surrounded by substantial Florida vegetation. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near DeLand offer full hookups with water and electric connections, including Highland Park Fish Camp, Hontoon Island State Park, and Lake Monroe Park. Each site typically includes a picnic table and fire ring, with pets allowed throughout the designated camping areas. The campgrounds keep bathroom facilities clean with hot showers available. During winter months, Blue Spring State Park becomes a manatee viewing area where camping guarantees park access even when day visitor capacity is reached. Sites at Sand Pine Campground inside Blue Spring State Park offer privacy and intimacy with thick vegetation between campsites, creating a sense of solitude despite being in a larger campground.
Hontoon Island State Park requires transportation via free ferry with all camping supplies carried in wheelbarrows provided by park services. Dogs must remain leashed at all campgrounds with most having designated pet walking areas. Nearby trails provide opportunities for hiking with dogs, though wildlife including alligators and bears can be encountered in the St. Johns River area. Highland Park Fish Camp offers a catch-and-release pond well-stocked for fishing, popular with families bringing pets. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities with designated dump stations throughout making disposal of trash accessible. Campers should note that train tracks near Blue Spring State Park can create noise disturbance during overnight stays. Local restaurants like Rincon del Sabor, Blue Springs Pizza, and Taste of Soul provide dining options when campers need a break from cooking at their pet-friendly sites.
