Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Marathon Shores, FL

Looking for the best campgrounds near Marathon Shores, FL? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Marathon Shores campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Marathon Shores, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Marathon Shores, Florida (27)

    1. Curry Hammock State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Marathon Shores, FL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 289-2690

    $36 / night

    "Curry Hammock State Park, located at mile marker 56, is just outside of Marathon in the Florida Keys on the Atlantic side of US 1."

    "There is a lot of bush between the water & the site so you walk down a little & take the path to the water. It was a little hotter being in the sun & having the wind blocked by the brush."

    2. Buttonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park

    32 Reviews
    Big Pine Key, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 872-2353

    $36 / night

    "The Florida Keys can be an expensive place to stay so this campground is a nice inexpensive alternative. It can be buggy and of course, hot...it is Florida after all."

    "One of my favorite places in the Florida keys. The scenery is pristine. Very full most of the time it takes a few months in advance to get a spot sometimes a year out."

    3. Jolly Roger RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    Marathon Shores, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 289-0404

    $125 - $138 / night

    "Very clean, awesome fenced in dog park with a sprinkler and water bowl. Large pavilion with a beautiful beach and boat dock area. The swimming area was my only very slight disappointment."

    "With them making me upgrade to a more expensive site, then charged me more than the other sites next to me, that were identical to mine, I did not get the 50% off price stated on Passport America."

    4. Encore Sunshine Key

    19 Reviews
    Big Pine Key, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We were so excited to visit this highly rated Thousand Trails Sunshine Key!  The pictures online are not exactly accurate.  The RV sites are barren with little shade - feels like a parking lot. "

    "It is located in a great area of the keys, so it is a nice drive to Key West, or you can visit several trails close by."

    5. Grassy Key RV Park & Resort

    7 Reviews
    Marathon Shores, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 289-1606

    "Very quite place and the people working there were very nice .They had a littlie grass area for the dogs I wish was fenced and bigger but I would definitely stay here again."

    6. Rustic RV

    11 Reviews
    Big Pine Key, FL
    14 miles
    Website

    "This place has a breathtaking view you feel as if you are on some other island vacation when you are really just on the mainland of Florida highly recommend"

    "Travel with my service dog and had no reservations. Nice’s people on the planet, ask for Mona and say hello from campsite #60. She knows. Ocean view like nowhere else."

    7. Encore Fiesta Key

    17 Reviews
    Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great location to most of the Florida Keys. Super dog friendly and everyone seems to be loving it here. Has everything you need or want here."

    "Dog friendly and had it own restaurant on site."

    8. Big Pine Key RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Big Pine Key, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 872-2351

    "I was able to get the most private tent site in the campground, the very last one next to their (gorgeous) nature trail on the ocean. "

    "Good central location with access to upper and lower keys."

    9. Bayside Campground — Bahia Honda State Park

    7 Reviews
    Big Pine Key, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 872-2353

    $36 - $120 / night

    "Clean camp sites with electric and water besides a handful of sites located in the tent only section. It is water only."

    "It is really neat to walk on the old bridge, and learning the history of it."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Marathon Shores, FL

395 Reviews of 27 Marathon Shores Campgrounds


  • Karen S.
    Dec. 26, 2023

    Buttonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park

    Loudest road noise from Oversees Hwy - Not able to sleep

    This campground has great reviews and we were looking forward to our visit.  Our site was right on the water, facing the overseas freeway.  We loved the location but we could not sleep, it was so loud with the traffic, trucks and cars.  Our site was 15 and faced the highway.  The park was lovely, the grounds and the beaches beautiful.  However, if you have dogs, it's a no-go.  No dogs allowed and they have to stay at your camp.  We were disappointed because potentially, we could return and stay for 14 nights, but with two nights of zero sleep, we were ready to go.  The nearest town is Big Pine Key and there's a Winn Dixie, UPS store, bagel shop and a dog park.  The dog park was packed so not an option.  Maybe check out other campsites that don't have the freeway noise.

  • A
    Jan. 14, 2022

    Jolly Roger RV Resort

    Stayed a week

    We really love this park we would go back we stayed by the dog park we stayed at three park but this was the best

  • Joe R.
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA Resort

    Wow!

    Perfect location for visiting the keys. Easy access and right on the water. Check in was easy and we booked a standard back in site. While they have golf cart rentals, we didn’t need them as this is a small resort and easy to walk. They have a pool area with bar and grill, and live music. The beach has inflatables for kids. The dog park is small, but still nice. The staff is all top notch! Definitely visit the jumping bridge down the street! Great hidden gem :)

  • Amanda W.
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA Resort

    Way better than Boyds!

    Clean, modern, excellent landscaping & site options. Beautiful pool, huge hot tub & hammock area. Extremely friendly & helpful staff. Only 15 mins north of Boyd’s and a thousand times better. Boat ramp, kayak launch, private beach, small dog park/run. Full hookups, laundry & shower/bath house. Trash pickup all day.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2023

    Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA Resort

    Southern most KOA

    This is all brand new. And pricy. There is a 2 night minimum and sites start at $160/night (and go up). They had extensive damage from hurricane Irma in 2017 and have rebuilt everything. They have only been reopen 2 years. There is still some construction ongoing. Sites are nice. Most are tucked into the shrubberies so they have privacy. Wide sites with Gravel drives, new style hook-ups for water, electric, wifi and cable tv. Bathrooms and showers are very nice. There is a “resort style” pool, (whatever that means), a private beach (not dog friendly), hot tub, boat dock & marina, a small dog park, and kayak rental and they rent three-wheel bikes for kids to terrorize everyone. They are about 27 miles from Key West. They have a pub with “live music” till 10pm weekends. It was annoying but we found a nice little restaurant at the Geiger Key Marina, and thankfully the “music” stopped about 9:30.

  • a
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Jolly Roger RV Resort

    Piece of paradise

    Beautiful RV resort. Very clean, awesome fenced in dog park with a sprinkler and water bowl. Large pavilion with a beautiful beach and boat dock area. The swimming area was my only very slight disappointment. Wear water shoes, the rocks are rough. No beach area right with the swimming area, they are in separate areas. Other than that, the staff was great and we will definitely stay here again.

  • Felicia R.
    Apr. 8, 2023

    Key Largo Kampground & Marina

    Not what I expected

    So first ...the lits are privately owned. There is an HOA. Owner of site has authority over site not the staff. So if the staff makes an error with dates of your visit and the owners show up to stay at their site....you will need to pack up. Happened to us. The area is mostly fulltime/permanent traders that have been converted into a trailer house. Laundry room is not air conditioned. The "store/gift shop" is more of a check in and mail/package pick up. Dog friendly but not alot of grassy areas for dogs to play and do there business. 90% of area is like sand seashell material. There is a very small beach area...no dogs allowed. Kids playground is nice. Pool was opened...I did not go into pool area. We took our 2 digs down to Marathon FL to a dog park. Very nice and quiet with nice walking trail. I would not recommend this camp site.

  • Coral W.
    Dec. 29, 2021

    Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA

    Beautiful Resort - Short Drive to local adventures

    We only stayed 3 nights here but I could have stayed for much longer. It's a beautiful location that is all brand new. Just 20 min scenic drive and you are in Key West. If you have never been to Key West before I suggest you find a golf cart rental as the streets are narrow with parking on both sides. 

    The staff here was phenomenal. The only downside in the whole park was the laundry facility and showers could have been a little bigger but other than that we were impressed. The Pub had some great cocktails and was right next to the pool which the kids loved. We didn't eat here but did get a recommendation for some great pizza just 4 miles a way (A Slice of Paradise) that was great! They had corn hole (bags as we call it in the north), go-cart rentals, a fun dog park (no pooch with on this adventure but it looked great), kayak rentals, a marina and more. 

    Something to keep in mind is that this is located on a channel and the beach is not as nice as others. The water isn't the picturesque blue you may be thinking of for Key West. But it was still nice. I definitely recommend some water shoes as it is a little rough up next to shore.

  • R
    Jul. 5, 2022

    Boyd's Key West Campground

    Great family RV park

    So much to do. The staff instantly delivers customer service the moment you drive in. They drop your boat in water for you and show you to your spot and help you get hooked up. All the staff was so kind and friendly. The pool was amazing!! It has a chiller on it which is a must in south Florida in the summer. So nice and cool it was easy to hang out in it all day. It was easy to get an Uber ride to Key West and the bus stopped real close. The site was big and plenty of room. The entire place was pet friendly. The only “negative” was the sandy mud. Make sure you have a large outside mat so you don’t track the mud in and you are good.


Guide to Marathon Shores

Camping with your furry friends near Marathon Shores, Florida, offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping your pets by your side. Here are some great options for pet-friendly camping in the area.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Marathon Shores

Tips for camping with dogs near Marathon Shores

  • Always bring plenty of water and a portable bowl for your dog, especially at Fiesta Key RV Resort, where hydration is key during outdoor activities.
  • Keep your dog leashed at all times, particularly in busy areas like Big Pine Key RV Resort, to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Pack a dog-friendly first aid kit and some familiar toys to help your pet feel at home while staying at Grassy Key RV Park & Resort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Marathon Shores, FL is Curry Hammock State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.

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