Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Goodland, FL

Naples/Marco Island KOA Holiday features two dedicated dog parks where pets can exercise off-leash while camping. Most campgrounds near Goodland allow pets with standard leash requirements, typically 6 feet or less. Trail Lakes Campground accommodates pets at all their site types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, glamping options, and yurts. Mosquitoes can be problematic for both humans and pets at certain times of year, particularly at Collier-Seminole State Park where campers report them being especially troublesome. Pet owners should pack appropriate insect repellent safe for animals. Campgrounds typically require pets to be attended at all times, properly leashed when outside, and owners must clean up after their animals.

Big Cypress National Preserve offers multiple pet-friendly primitive camping options with varying levels of amenities. Dogs must remain on leash on all trails and in camping areas due to wildlife concerns including alligators, bears, and panthers that inhabit the region. Monument Lake and Burns Lake campgrounds provide basic facilities for camping with pets but have no stores within 20 miles, so campers should bring all necessary pet supplies. The Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest allows pets with standard restrictions and offers multiple access types including drive-in, boat-in, and hike-in options. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer months can be extremely hot and humid while winter provides more comfortable conditions for outdoor activities with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Goodland, Florida (55)

    1. Collier–Seminole State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Goodland, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 394-3397

    $22 / night

    "It is a well laid out Florida State Park campground In a mangrove swamp, making the mosquitoes horrible."

    "The lake was so beautiful. The cat walk trail was nice and maintained well. Loved the walking dredge history. The staff was really nice."

    2. Naples/Marco Island KOA Holiday

    8 Reviews
    Marco Island, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 774-5455

    "This is a nice camping location…or will be when they complete renovations. They are still recovering from hurricane damage, so there was some construction and noise."

    "We live in Florida and fully understand rainy season, but there’s no excuse to wake up to 4 inches of water FLOWING through your site. Site L18 is not recommended."

    3. Horseshoe Primitive Campground in Picayune Strand State Forest

    8 Reviews
    Naples, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 348-7557

    "Camping in Florida is not for the faint of heart, but for the adventurous...much like any state."

    "And a group of ladies on horseback went for a sunset trail ride, but after dark it was all mine."

    4. Marco Naples RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Naples, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 774-1259

    "Dogs are welcome, the grounds were impeccably kept, the staff was professional, and the atmosphere of the resort was relaxing."

    "I stayed on a concrete pad close to the main office. Great neighbours. Tight spaces but I had no issues maneuvering my 28' RV."

    5. Trail Lakes Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ochopee, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 504-6554

    $45 - $225 / night

    "My girlfriend and I wanted to do the spur of the moment camping trip and so, while we were driving from the east side of south Florida we tried calling multiple campgrounds to find which had last minute"

    "Trail Lakes is a proper campground which is staffed and gated just off of Hwy 41 (Alligator Alley) on the west side in Ochopee. It's open all year long. "

    6. Everglades Isle Motorcoach Retreat

    5 Reviews
    Everglades City, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 695-2600

    "In the future we will choose non waterfront or the furthest down from the entrance! Word of caution...watch for falling coconuts. One in the pic fell right next to where we were sitting."

    "I have to say i was very impressed with the resort and staff, it was way above my expectations, very close to Marco Island and Naples. I will dedinetly come back."

    7. Endless Summer RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Naples, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 643-1511

    "Beautiful area all around but nothing fancy. Its a short drive to downtown Naples and Naples Pier/Beach which I highly recommend. Great friendly staff and campers."

    9. The Waves RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Marco Island, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 793-6886

    $80 - $120 / night

    10. Neapolitan Cove RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Naples, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 793-0091
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Goodland, FL

246 Reviews of 55 Goodland Campgrounds


  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2023

    Naples/Marco Island KOA Holiday

    Still in recovery mode

    This is a nice camping location…or will be when they complete renovations. They are still recovering from hurricane damage, so there was some construction and noise. The spaces are pretty tight, but not as bad as other places. And they are staggered so it feels roomier. we had a nice site with a shaded patio. Also a misquote problem! Lots of misquotes and no see-ums. But the pool, boat ramp, playground, and dog park are all open. 2 dog parks! The laundry, hot tub, and camp store are still closed. It’s close to the Big Cypress Wildlife area, and an easy drive to Everglades National Park.

  • T
    Aug. 5, 2022

    Groves RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    Nice quiet park

    Nice place for a short term stay. Extra charges for WiFi took away 1 star for me. Dog friendly and small dog park available to let your fur baby run free.

  • V
    Mar. 8, 2020

    Encore Fort Myers Beach

    Cozy campground!

    Nice clean TT Encore park. Clean laundry facilities, nice clean dog park with a bench, perfect for the smaller dogs. Super tight, awning to awning. That's the only reason I dropped a star. But it's easy to make friends here, that's for sure!

  • R
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Collier–Seminole State Park Campground

    Nice facility- Horrible mosquitoes

    It is a well laid out Florida State Park campground In a mangrove swamp, making the mosquitoes horrible. There is access to a channel that you can rent a kayak or “Go Cat” to go all the way to the gulf, or use your own boat. The go cats are very cool and the guide you out in groups for around $150.

  • Rick P.
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Golden Palms Luxury Motorcoach Resort

    Simply Awful

    We had an exceptionally unpleasant experience due to the pet policy being misrepresented. We paid in advance, their policy, for the entire month of February. We had to sign a document stating the payment was not refundable. Before signing, we read through the policies that affected renters, like the pet policy and did not see anything out of line with other RV parks. We set up our exercise pens for the dogs, like we've done at every RV park for the last 30 years. We were informed that exercise pens violated their policy. We had not seen that and asked that it be shown to us. They showed a construction policy that stated owners were not allowed to build a fence on their property. We had not built anything on their property, but they maintained that an exercise pen was a fence and had to be taken down. Our dogs are quiet and love to bask in the warm sun. It felt like a cruel expectation for them to have to stay in our RV 24/7 for a full month. They suggested that we could tie our dogs out on the lawn, but they are escape artists and we could not risk them getting away. We again stated that we were not in any way violating their policy. They were very indifferent. We could not put our pets through being confined to and RV, so we immediately left. They refused to refund our money, offer a stay at another date or even offer any kindness at all. This is truly the worst experience and poorest treatment that we've ever had at an RV resort.

  • Stacey M.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Koreshan State Park Campground

    Our favorite place close to home

    We camp Koreshan because it is literally less than 10 minutes from our house. We can set up camp and stay throughput the week even if the kids have school. It’s hard to book a weekend at any Florida campground in season so plan ahead if you want a Florida State park. This campground has short trails to hike through beautiful bamboo forests. A ramp for putting in your kayaks or SUPs as well as kayak rental. Locations to fish the river. You are a 20 minute drive to the beach from here. Very centrally located to shopping and farmers markets. Koreshan has a farmers market there at the park I believe on Sundays. The campsites have a fire pit and wood is sold at the entrance. It is a historic site of the early settlers of the area from the late 1800’s so there are historical buildings on site to tour. It is a pet friendly campground. The only reason I give this campground 4* rather than 5 is because of the road noise from Hwy 41 that it is off. It’s quite peaceful until you get a motorcycle racing up and down the highway at 2am. They do have specific sites if you wish to camp in hammocks. If you google the campground you should be able to find out which sites those are.

  • Deborah M.
    Mar. 6, 2021

    Collier–Seminole State Park Campground

    Loved it

    What a beautiful park. The lake was so beautiful. The cat walk trail was nice and maintained well. Loved the walking dredge history. The staff was really nice.

  • Donna H.
    Apr. 26, 2022

    Gulf Waters RV Resort

    Beautiful peaceful place

    This was our first time here. The place is beautiful, well kept, and so very peaceful. Rest rooms were updated and clean. Very Friday staff in office. Kid and pet friendly. Trolly next door to take you to beach. Very convenient to everything. We would definitely come back

  • Dave V.
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Collier–Seminole State Park Campground

    “Where the Wild Things Are”

    Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples Florida https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Collier-Seminole

    It’s quite possible not many folks know about this State Park. The campground proper may not seem that large, but Collier-Seminole State Park is 7,271 acres huge! Almost all of it is part of the great mangrove swamp, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world.

    Even still, there are 105 camp sites tucked away on dry ground. All have electric and water, a fire pit and picnic table.

    When entering the campsite area, the first loop to the right is a designated tent camping only loop. 19 sites in all. The sites are reasonably sized and permit two tents. There are palms and hardwoods providing canopy for shade above and undergrowth to give some privacy but you can still see and hear your neighbors.

    The RV/Camper loop looks more like an inverted triangle with several loops within.

    Three Restroom/showerhouse’s are strategically located so it is not a far walk to reach one from anywhere in the camping area. One of which has laundry facilities. There is also a RV dump station available. Firewood is sold in two locations in the RV loop.

    **Read park rules and regs online…especially if you plan on bringing a pet or had thoughts of using a hammock.

    Within the campground itself there is only one trail, but just outside is another 6.5 mile that winds through cypress swamps and offers a primitive campsite. However, you must register with the Ranger Station. Boating is the big draw and more specifically fishing. A fee of $5 gets you in the State Park for the day, and most Day users utilize the boat ramp. Canoe rentals are available as well as bicycles. Paddlers must submit a float plan with the Ranger. Mountain bikers have a 3.5 mile trail through a hammock and pine forest, again, you must register st the Ranger Station before use.

    Don’t lose sight that you are in a very wild area. Bears, panthers, bobcat, gators, the invasive python, along with several poisonous snakes call this home. Also bring bug repellent! When there is a “skeeter-meter” on the Ranger Station wall, you had better be prepared.

    Like most parks, a rich and varied history surrounds Collier-Seminole State Park. All of which is quite fascinating. Three distinctly different Seminole Wars took place here. The dredging and construction of US 41 which cuts across the Everglades that connects east with west began here. In fact, the only Bay City Walking Dredge in existence is found in this park.

    The Collier-Seminole State Park is close to so many great SWFL things to see and do.

    During what they refer to as “season,” Dec-Mar. you’ll be hard pressed to find a vacancy, as snowbirds migrate here in droves. But from May through October, you’ll find several vacancies.

    Collier-Seminole State Park should be on your short list of places to camp!


Guide to Goodland

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Goodland, Florida, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Goodland

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Naples-Marco Island KOA provides a dog park and pet-friendly accommodations, ensuring your furry friend has a great time while you relax.
  • At Everglades Isle Motorcoach Retreat, pets are welcome, and the resort features spacious sites with easy access to nearby attractions.
  • Chokoloskee RV Park allows pets and offers fishing and boating opportunities, making it a fun spot for both you and your dog.

Pet owners appreciate the welcoming atmosphere

  • Campers at Crystal Lake RV Resort rave about the friendly community and clean facilities, making it a comfortable stay for pets and their owners.
  • Marco Naples RV Resort is known for its excellent customer service and well-maintained grounds, ensuring a pleasant experience for you and your pet.
  • Guests at Endless Summer RV Park enjoy the peaceful environment and proximity to beautiful Naples, perfect for leisurely walks with your dog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Goodland, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Goodland, FL is Collier–Seminole State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 30 reviews.

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