Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Englewood, FL
Oscar Scherer State Park Campground accepts pets at its tent, RV, and cabin sites with water and electric hookups. Multiple pet-friendly options exist throughout the Englewood area, including Myakka River State Park's Palmetto Ridge Campground and Camp Venice Retreat. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and may have restrictions on the number of pets per site. Flying A Campground in Myakka State Forest provides a more rustic experience with only 10 sites, half suitable for small RVs, while the remainder accommodate tents or van-sized vehicles in large, well-separated clearings. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets in the common area. Sites are spacious enough to offer privacy from neighboring campers when properly utilized.
Myakka River RV Resort and Encore Harbor Lakes allow pets with varying levels of amenities. The nearby Myakka River Motorcoach Resort offers a Class A-only experience with large 70' x 50' sites, river access, and an active community. Camp Venice Retreat provides easy river access for paddlers with pets, allowing exploration of the Myakka River in multiple directions. Wildlife sightings, including alligators, are common, though they generally keep their distance from campers. Many sites feature direct water access for launching kayaks or canoes. Some campgrounds report issues with standing water after heavy rains, particularly during summer months, which may affect tent camping with pets. The Legacy Bike trail near Venice offers additional recreation opportunities with free beach parking available within a 20-minute drive of most campgrounds.
