Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lehigh Acres, FL

W.P. Franklin N Campground waterfront sites welcome pets at this Army Corps of Engineers facility near Lehigh Acres. Most campers enjoy fishing alongside their dogs at this well-maintained property where all except three sites offer water views. Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times. Riverside Camp and Retreat Center, Cypress Woods RV Resort, and Seminole Campground all maintain similar pet-friendly policies. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Lehigh Acres, Florida. The immaculately clean grounds at these facilities accommodate various camping styles including tent sites, RV hookups with 30/50 amp service, and some cabin options. Koreshan State Park Campground provides water and electric hookups with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can relax with their owners.

Shady trails at several pet-friendly locations offer morning and evening walking opportunities when temperatures are cooler, an important consideration in Florida's climate. Concrete pads at W.P. Franklin North provide stable, level surfaces for RV camping with dogs, while the surrounding pea gravel areas stay relatively clean for pets. The campground hosts at W.P. Franklin are known for being helpful and accommodating to pet owners. Cypress Trail RV Resort maintains excellent walking paths for dog exercise. Most locations enforce standard pet policies including waste pickup requirements and barking restrictions during quiet hours. Pet owners should be prepared for mosquitoes in warmer months and bring appropriate repellent that's safe for animals, especially when camping near water at locations like W.P. Franklin where the sites are surrounded by the Caloosahatchee River.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lehigh Acres, Florida (130)

    1. W.P. Franklin N

    16 Reviews
    Alva, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 694-8770

    $30 - $35 / night

    "**WP Franklin Campground, Alva, Florida."

    "The mosquitos are a bit much and I live in South Florida, so if I’m complaining they are out in full force in this campground, which makes it hard to sit outside at night."

    2. Koreshan State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Estero, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 992-0311

    $26 / night

    "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."

    "The campground located inside the historical state park has a total of 54 sites, 39 are RV or tent, 3 only RV, and 12 Tent only."

    3. Cypress Woods RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Fort Myers, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 694-2191

    4. Seminole Campground

    6 Reviews
    North Fort Myers, FL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 543-2919

    "Bring your driving skills to this campground! With oak, palm, and pine trees all over the place you will surely need to maneuver around and in between them to get into your site."

    5. NOFO GROVES Getaway

    6 Reviews
    North Fort Myers, FL
    15 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "Very beautiful, quite and peaceful location for camping out"

    6. Cypress Trail RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Fort Myers, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 333-3246

    7. Encore Pioneer Village

    3 Reviews
    North Fort Myers, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The RV section is mingled around some non mobiles, and the clubhouse and pool areas are nice and friendly as my mothers decades of ownership there will attest."

    8. Riverside Camp and Retreat Center

    2 Reviews
    LaBelle, FL
    11 miles
    +1 (863) 675-0334

    $35 / night

    "Away from hustle of Ft. Myers. Bathrooms very clean with best showers I've ever encountered camping. Great wi-fi. No cable but get many channels on hd antennae. Super areas to walk dogs."

    9. Ortona South

    21 Reviews
    LaBelle, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 675-8400

    $30 - $35 / night

    "Dog friendly I haven't tried the bathroom yet but I'm sure they're clean. You can hear the cows next door lol pet friendly I have my dog and my ferrets with me."

    "Long entrance road to get in which we took advantage of to run and bike. It ends at the highway though so did not bike further. Nice biking/walking path out of the back of the park near the dumpster."

    10. Woodsmoke Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Estero, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (239) 267-3456

    "First time here I was forced to have my service dog "DNA" tested and had to pay for it as well. ($40.00) - Poo Prints - one time for life. Office staff is friendly and helpful"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lehigh Acres, FL

383 Reviews of 130 Lehigh Acres Campgrounds


  • Rick M.
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Myakka River Motorcoach Resort

    Close to the beach, beautiful resort, wenlove the privacy

    This is a beautiful Class A only resort.  100 sites on the Myakka River with Amazon 

     sunsets.  Sites are typically 70’ x 50’ . Large roads easy access.  

    Extremely active community in season, a peaceful retreat in the off season.  

    Sites are individually owned, some with Casitas, some with outdoor kitchens etc.  Great Wi-Fi, individual cat 5 cable to each site.  Boardwalk along the river, fishing pier, kayak launch.  They have 5 pickleball courts.  Large heated resort pool with attached lap pool. Two large dog parks.  

    Water aerobics in season.  Small gym.  Yoga, on spite massages and facials in season.  Extremely active social calendar,  open to everyone.   Beautifully  remodeled clubhouse, with a large subset deck overlooking the river.   Close to everything, multiple beaches 20 minutes away,  great shopping and restaurants are close by.  Extremely friendly owners, they treat renters like members of their family.  We travel in a Newmar Ventana.

  • 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!

  • J
    Jan. 28, 2022

    Cayo Costa State Park Campground

    Beach camping paradise

    This place is special.  Best beach oriented camping in Florida.  The shelling is amazing and you truly feel like you have traveled back in time.  We have camped there in a tent site three times in the last year.  The campground closed for several months in summer 2021 to eradicated the rodents.  It worked!  We did not see or hear one rodent when we stayed for three nights in November 2021.  If campers / visitors will keep a clean camp site and not leave food and garbage out, the rodents should stay under control.

      No problem with bugs in the dry season, but you still need some bug spray at dawn and dusk.

  • Beth P.
    Apr. 18, 2019

    Fort Myers-Pine Island KOA

    Fisherman's camp

    This is an out of the way park. The map may show that it's close to Sanibel and Ft Meyers but it is not really by car. This place grows on you. Pine island has no beaches but does have a lot of fishing spots and great restaurants. The noseeums about did me in there. No one sits out once the sun starts to set. The pool closes at dusk. The laundry room is spotless and adjoins a wonderful library. This park has mostly permanent residents but the people are friendly. There is a nice dog park and playground.

  • 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.

  • Katrina L.
    Dec. 29, 2022

    Ortona South

    Very clean little place

    Everyone's really nice there's electric hookups fishing up the little pier nice little river coming through right by the locks. Dog friendly I haven't tried the bathroom yet but I'm sure they're clean. You can hear the cows next door lol pet friendly I have my dog and my ferrets with me. And with my discount it was extremely affordable I'll definitely be back again.


Guide to Lehigh Acres

Camping options near Lehigh Acres, Florida span across the Caloosahatchee River watershed at elevations averaging 10-15 feet above sea level. The subtropical climate features high humidity with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from May through September. Camping facilities in this region range from developed Army Corps of Engineers sites to privately owned RV resorts, with most offering water and electric hookups.

What to do

Fishing from shore or dock: At W.P. Franklin N, the large fishing pier provides ample space for anglers. "Great place for boating and fishing. Very well landscaped and somewhat dispersed," notes Mary H. The campground's location on a river island creates multiple fishing opportunities.

Kayaking on the Estero River: Koreshan State Park Campground offers direct river access. "You can do kayaking, biking and hiking with kids," explains Juanita F. The park serves as a launch point for exploring the Estero River, which eventually connects to the Gulf of Mexico.

Exploring historic settlements: The Koreshan historic area provides educational opportunities about early Florida settlements. "There are Historic buildings with interesting background and guided tours," shares Kara H. The guided tours operate regularly and showcase the unique religious community that once inhabited the area.

What campers like

Waterfront access: Almost all sites at W.P. Franklin North provide direct water views. According to Sue D., "All except for 3 sites are waterfront. Sites 22-30 and 8 boat slips are on the South end with a large parking area, boat launch, picnic area, and bath house."

Clean facilities: Ortona South maintains excellent standards throughout the grounds. Paula C. reports, "The grounds are well maintained and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. This is a great place to bring the family for a quiet adventure in nature."

Wildlife viewing: The campgrounds along the Caloosahatchee River corridor support diverse wildlife. "Nature abounds in and near the park. Alligators, osprey, quail, egrets, otters and other wildlife are frequently seen here," notes Paula C. about Ortona South. The riverside location attracts numerous bird species throughout the year.

What you should know

Reservation planning: Securing sites at popular locations requires advance planning. "Book way ahead with this one, we only got one day," advises Mary H. about W.P. Franklin North. During winter months, most campgrounds reach capacity weeks or months in advance.

Site spacing considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly across the region. At Seminole Campground, Judith F. notes, "You are packed in tight. Our picnic table was 2 feet away from neighbor's sewer hook-up." Site sizes and spacing affect privacy levels throughout the area.

Limited tent camping options: Despite the name, some facilities restrict tent camping. Katherine C. points out about Seminole Campground: "No Tent camping!!!! Not everyone wants to stay in an RV." Always verify accommodation types when booking pet friendly camping near Lehigh Acres.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. Sarah C. mentions at Koreshan State Park, "We love to hike the trails and the kids really like the playground at this campground." The playground provides recreation options when not exploring trails.

Nature walks: Cypress Woods RV Resort maintains walking paths suitable for all ages. The resort features "well kept landscaping" with "amazing amenities" according to Harry B., who stayed for an extended period.

Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds organize family events during peak seasons. Lisa B. reports at W.P. Franklin North, "We enjoyed watching the boats come thru the locks and fishing." Observing lock operations fascinates children and provides educational value about water management.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Ortona South, specific sites offer premium views. Janet H. advises, "Best sites are 21 to 26 back up to small canal with a lock. Fun to watch boats navigate thru." The concrete pads provide level parking surfaces for easy setup.

Navigating tight spaces: NOFO GROVES Getaway offers a smaller, more intimate camping environment. Dana H. describes it as a "Very beautiful, quite and peaceful location for camping out," making it suitable for those seeking a less crowded option for pet friendly camping in Lehigh Acres vicinity.

Extended stays: For longer visits, some campgrounds offer monthly rates. At Seminole Campground, Ryan P. notes the practicalities of maneuvering: "Bring your driving skills to this campground! With oak, palm, and pine trees all over the place you will surely need to maneuver around and in between them to get into your site."

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