Dog-Friendly Camping near Delray Beach, FL

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    Del Raton RV Park's pet-friendly policy allows for dogs at their compact campground located on Federal Highway in Delray Beach. The site features a small fenced-in dog area where pets can exercise off-leash, while most areas require pets to be leashed. John Prince Park Campground also welcomes pets at their waterfront campsites, offering plenty of grass areas for walking dogs along Lake Osborne. Both campgrounds provide full hookup sites with concrete patios suitable for RVs of various sizes, though Del Raton's spaces are notably smaller and closer together. Tent campers with pets will find John Prince Park more accommodating with its spacious lakefront tent sites that include electric and water hookups. Most guests report the grounds at both locations are clean and well-maintained, making them suitable for pets. The small airport adjacent to John Prince Park creates some noise but doesn't typically disturb dogs.

    Miles of biking and walking paths around John Prince Park provide excellent options for exercising dogs, with the lake access points offering opportunities for water-loving pets to cool off. Quiet Waters Park offers additional pet-friendly camping options with tent sites and unique glamping accommodations including yurts. Located within urban areas, these campgrounds provide convenient access to veterinary services and pet supply stores. Aztec RV Resort restricts camping to Class A motorhomes only but maintains a luxury pet-friendly environment with spacious sites. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended due to hot pavement that can burn dogs' paws. The Palm Beach County area experiences significant iguana populations, so pet owners should monitor dogs to prevent chasing or encounters with these large reptiles. Multiple parks enforce quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM, with expectations that barking dogs will be properly managed.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Delray Beach (46)

      1. John Prince Park Campground

      4.2(13)10mi from Delray BeachRVs, Tents

      "Access to an adjacent golf course and driving range. Bike trails. Walking trails. Wide sites that are very easy to pull through or back into. Immaculate laundry facilities."

      "Miles of biking paths, fishing and paddling on Lake Osborne, some hiking trails, fitness pavilion and walking trail... all this with short and long term rv/tent camping spots ONLY 5 miles from the beach"

      from $28 - $38 / night

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      2. Quiet Waters Park

      3.7(6)11mi from Delray BeachTents, Glamping

      "It was on the water, had a grill, electrcitiy, fire pit, tent, running water and was pet friendly. We brought our kayaks and played around. Had a lot of space to walk our dogs."

      "Good location in the middle of urban area, cabins to rent. We’ve used for daycamp without overnight, but you can do that if you want"

      3. Del Raton RV Park

      4.5(2)2mi from Delray BeachRVs

      "Few miles from all things Delray Beach! The owners are very kind, answer all your questions etc. the facilities are clean, the guests are nice and quiet."

      "Pros: Good location. Lots around for anything you might need. Super friendly staff. Small fenced-in dog area. Quiet accept for the train at night. Most sites are angled. Easy in and out."

      4. Highland Pines RV Resort

      5.0(1)11mi from Delray Beach4 sites

      "Close to all of the sites and attractions in Pompano, Deerfield, and Boca Raton. Nice pool and billiards room. Remodeled bathrooms."

      from $75 - $85 / night

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      5. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

      4.7(61)38mi from Delray Beach73 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The cost of camping in Florida isn't cheap though this one actually had the value in it given that you could also rent boats and paddle up river alongside manatees to the wild man encampment."

      "There is water access for boating and paddling, mountain bike trails, a nature center, and miles of hiking trail to explore. They are also pet friendly."

      from $26 / night

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      6. West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

      3.9(11)23mi from Delray BeachRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campground is pretty tight & the sites aren’t very attractive but being next to the safari is awesome! You can hear the lions loud & clear!! The staff was nice."

      "At $99/night it is expensive and by not having the facilities of a KOA Holiday and being so far away from the Highway as a KOA Journey I can't give it 5 stars but, it is damn close."

      7. Aztec RV Resort

      4.5(2)17mi from Delray BeachRVs

      "If your looking for the ultimate location, keep looking. My wife’s mom lives right around the corner otherwise we may not have even considered Aztec."

      from $50 - $120 / night

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      8. Paradise Island RV Resort

      3.5(6)21mi from Delray BeachRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Near grocery store, and everything! Full hookup sites, spots are big and concrete roads, amenities like restrooms and showers are cleans, the pool is nice! Great time! Recommend"

      9. Markham Park Campground

      4.1(12)28mi from Delray BeachRVs, Tents

      "For south florida, its about as good as it gets. Also has a nice observatory on saturday nights to visit."

      "The Park rangers are amazing and you have a dog amount of space to yourself! 😊"

      10. Davie / Fort Lauderdale KOA

      3.4(18)31mi from Delray BeachRVs, Tents

      "This KOA was close to family and friends. Stayed for five nights. It was clean and I felt safe. Staff were very helpful getting backed in and set up."

      "It's located near many attractions and shopping. Beautiful sunset viewing across the street at Vista View Park and easy highway access. You're going to love your stay at this KOA!"

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Delray Beach, FL

    292 Reviews of 46 Delray Beach Campgrounds


    • Maggie S.
      Apr. 8, 2021

      Del Raton RV Park

      Clean, kind, beach vibes

      I lived in So. FL for 5 yrs and probably passed the RV park 1000 times. I love that this is about a mile from my favorite beach spot, A1A, and. Few miles from all things Delray Beach! The owners are very kind, answer all your questions etc. the facilities are clean, the guests are nice and quiet. Now that i live more north, We hope to be back again and make this an annual adventure!

    • Anjuli W.
      May. 1, 2017

      Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

      Great for tents & RVs w fun surprises

      Really had a fantastic time at this campground, I'm typically a tent camper and had great facilities. The cost of camping in Florida isn't cheap though this one actually had the value in it given that you could also rent boats and paddle up river alongside manatees to the wild man encampment. Amazing hiking nearby, the tower to check out, even a little mini museum with reptiles. I enjoyed it so much I would go back.

    • Ashley J.
      Jul. 8, 2018

      Quiet Waters Park

      Worth a Visit

      My husband and I rented a campground flat in December. It was on the water, had a grill, electrcitiy, fire pit, tent, running water and was pet friendly. We brought our kayaks and played around. Had a lot of space to walk our dogs. It was really a great time!

    • Michele J.
      May. 10, 2019

      Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

      Johnathan Dickinson State Park has it all

      There is water access for boating and paddling, mountain bike trails, a nature center, and miles of hiking trail to explore. They are also pet friendly.

    • Ian R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 28, 2023

      Encore Breezy Hill

      Forced to cancel

      This park was rated as pet friendly in the TT system, turns out it isn't.  Now with under 2 weeks to go, we need to make new reservations and may have to be over an hour out from where we need to be.

      Phone calls galore trying to find a new site.

    • Pavel T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2018

      Sawgrass Recreation Park

      This place saved my life!

      Sawgrass Recreation area primary businesses are airboat tours and petting zoo, however they have a small primitive campsite at the back as well. I was trying to ride my bicycle from Ft. Laudardale to South Bay, but the head wind was so strong that I was moving at a snail's pace. Luckily, this place is conviniently located just off the state route 27, an oasis of civilization on a 30 mile strech of nothingness. the camground is only open during dry season, which is late winter.

    • Michael J.
      Feb. 12, 2023

      Paradise Island RV Resort

      Stuck Without Options!

      3 campers and two RVs crammed into overflow. NO full hookups as indicated over the phone. Showers NOT in the “bath house” adjacent to these crummy sites. The dumpsite is between the office and the fence. This requires you to back into position or drive down a narrow path and make 3 tight turns. Florida has NO dump sites at rest or service areas! What????

    • j
      Apr. 8, 2021

      Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

      So much to do in beautiful state park with river near beach

      Jonathon Dickinson SP, Jupiter Florida Dickinson SP Large park with miles of paved and off road trails for biking and hiking. Lots to do, horse back riding, boat tours, discovery center, bird watching, off road bike challenge course. We've seen otter, tortoise, birds, eagles so far.Nice sites in two campgrounds. We're in River CG, more shade, a few paved sites but most are dirt/mud. The Pine Grove CG close to entrance, more spacious, not much shade, paved and nice gravel sites. If you get the chance take the river tour. We went on the one that goes to Trapper Nelson's place where you get a ranger guided walk. Totally worth the$25 fee.

    • S
      Jan. 10, 2023

      Davie / Fort Lauderdale KOA

      Very unkind management

      I am writing this review to shield anyone who is camping & going through a difficult time in life, because no one deserves to be treated as we were. Unfortunately, I would never stay at this KOA ever again. It makes me very sad & upset to know that such unkind, greedy people run this campground- one of the few KOA’s in all of Florida. My family and I are going through a very rough time due to illness. We come here to be at a family wedding, to forget, to be happy & comfortable. We are big travelers all across the continental United States, and have stayed at nearly every KOA in the entire country. This is the first and hopefully last time I have ever had to write a review to protect people from coming to a campground. If you HAVE to stay here do not stay in spot 89. The KOA workers walk dogs they cannot control, that bark VERY loudly at 8AM. And all throughout the day, dogs walking past and barking. Absolute torture. We were charged for having 2 cats, $10. Never been charged for two cats that don’t leave the camper but, okay. When we got to the site, we discovered that we paid $120 for a spot with an enormous pile of dirt & construction on it. Not being dramatic. But honestly, I really didn’t care about that much. What bothered me was how they treated people. I pride myself on always being kind to people because you don’t know what anyone is going through. What bothered me was a man with facial hair on a golf cart telling me (who owns the camper & paid for the spot) to leave immediately because my sisters rental car was “not registered at the office”. He saw us come in and drove all the way back to the office to look at our registered cars. How bored and and angry at life do you have to be to care about that? Just wow. He tried to charge us money to register my pregnant sister coming to visit us for 2 hours because we “didn’t register her rental car at the office?” I have never experienced anything like that. Turns out there was one nice woman who is shorter and has dark brown hair in a ponytail, she was kind enough to tell us the TRUTH that we just had to park it in a designated spot. LOL. Why wouldn’t you tell someone that in the first place? Because you can get money out of them the first way. How cruel and greedy is that? I will never associate myself with this campground ever again. The nasty looks we received from staff during our stay was laughable. I look forward to sending a very accurate depiction of our lovely stay at the Davie KOA to the KOA Owners Association Board of Directors. I hope you desperately unhappy people can heal yourselves and find true happiness & love in this life.


    Guide to Delray Beach

    John Prince Park Campground offers waterfront camping with sites available for both RVs and tents. Located 16 miles from Delray Beach along Lake Osborne, the campground provides concrete pads with electric hookups. Visitors can launch kayaks directly from campground access points, with miles of biking and walking paths around the park. Summer temperatures in this region regularly exceed 90°F between June and September, making early morning activities preferable.

    What to do

    Kayaking on Lake Osborne: Rent equipment or bring your own to explore the waterways at John Prince Park Campground. "Located on Lake Osborne in Lake Worth, Florida the John Prince Campground has many waterfront sites which contain both power and potable water," notes Daniel B. The lake access makes water activities convenient and accessible.

    Mountain biking trails: Discover challenging terrain at Jonathan Dickinson State Park with trails for all skill levels. "This is an awesome campground for family's. Tons to do. We live the mountain biking trails. Perfect for all levels and ages," says Edward R. The park maintains well-marked routes ranging from beginner loops to more technical sections.

    Wildlife viewing: Wake up to exotic animal sounds at West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA. "This has all the amenities as a typical KOA campground except you get a bonus by hearing the Lions roar in the morning," reports Burton M. The unique location next to a wildlife safari park creates an unexpected soundtrack for campers.

    What campers like

    Lake views and water access: The waterfront sites at John Prince Park Campground consistently receive positive reviews. "Long term camping at its best. Beautiful site. Lake view. Easy access to launch kayak. Well laid out, grass sites with concrete pads," writes Ed C. Sites along the water tend to book quickly, especially during winter months.

    Family-friendly activities: Quiet Waters Park offers unique accommodations beyond standard tent sites. "My husband and I rented a campground flat in December. It was on the water, had a grill, electrcitiy, fire pit, tent, running water and was pet friendly. We brought our kayaks and played around. Had a lot of space to walk our dogs," shares Ashley J.

    Urban convenience: Campgrounds in the Delray Beach area provide unusual access to city amenities while maintaining natural settings. "Campground in the city, great guest services, friendly staff. Near grocery store, and everything! Full hookup sites, spots are big and concrete roads," observes Milagros B. about Paradise Island RV Resort, appreciating the balance between outdoor living and urban access.

    What you should know

    Noise considerations: While peaceful, some area campgrounds experience predictable noise. "Nice and relaxing campsite. Lake view sites are the nicest and spacious in the park. A bit of noise from the small airport next to the park but not terrible," notes Pillo A. about John Prince Park Campground. Similarly, train tracks run near Del Raton RV Park, though campers report the sound isn't overly disruptive.

    Site spacing varies: Markham Park Campground offers more spacious sites than some nearby alternatives. "We are tent campers and feel a bit out of place around all the RVS. sewage and electrical connection available at sites, as well as water. The bathrooms are decent enough and locked with a door code," reports Teala S., noting the campground layout accommodates both types of camping.

    Seasonal considerations: Summer camping requires preparation for heat and insects. "Forgot my fan and almost eaten alive saved by Off," warns Brian M. about his July visit to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Insect repellent becomes essential during warmer months, with mosquitos particularly active after rainfall.

    Tips for camping with families

    Wildlife experiences: West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA offers unique wildlife encounters for kids. "We are used to hearing birds and frogs when we camp, but here it is lions...and other noises I was not able to identify. Weather great to explore park in late Winter. Kids loved it and we will be back!" shares Jeffrey W. The proximity to Lion Country Safari creates memories children won't forget.

    Tent-friendly options: When camping with children in tents, look for dedicated spaces. "Being it was summertime here in Florida there were many available sites to choose from. Facilities were good amd close and the staff was extremely kind and accommodating," reports Daniel B. about John Prince Park Campground. Sites with shade become particularly valuable when tent camping with kids in warmer months.

    Educational opportunities: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Delray Beach feature educational elements. "Great place to camp for a day trip or a weekend. Lots of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Conveniently located but feels like miles away from civilization," notes Jennifer L. about Jonathan Dickinson State Park, which offers ranger-led programs suitable for various age groups.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection advice: When choosing an RV site at Aztec RV Resort, consider ownership arrangements. "I believe all the lots are privately owned or st least for sale so you are renting someone's spot. Ours happened to have a massive tiki hut," explains Harrison S. Many pet-friendly RV parks near Delray Beach feature privately owned sites with varying amenities.

    Maneuvering considerations: Larger RVs may face challenges at certain campgrounds. "Larger rigs will have a hard time maneuvering in and out. Not much room to park a vehicle," notes KASKEN about Del Raton RV Park. For class A motorhomes, Aztec RV Resort offers more spacious accommodations but maintains strict restrictions on other RV types.

    Connectivity options: For remote workers, internet reliability varies by location. "Internet is hit and miss a lot of the time. Not reliable enough for work," warns KASKEN about Del Raton RV Park. RVers requiring dependable connections should verify availability or plan to use personal hotspots at most dog-friendly campgrounds around Delray Beach.

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