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    John Prince Park Campground on Lake Osborne permits pets at all of its tent, RV, and waterfront sites. The park maintains clean facilities with hot water and excellent water pressure, while offering full hookups including water, sewer, and electric. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground and surrounding park areas, with waste disposal stations positioned near the bathhouses. Sites feature concrete pads with grassy areas where pets can rest alongside their owners. Del Raton RV Park in nearby Delray Beach also welcomes pets with a small fenced-in dog area where dogs can exercise off-leash. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region charge no additional pet fees but limit pets to two per site. The grounds at John Prince are well maintained with paved sites suitable for any size vehicle.

    Several miles of paved biking and walking paths at John Prince Park provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners. The lakefront location allows for water activities, though pets must remain on leash even near the shoreline. Seasonal considerations include watching for iguanas throughout the park, as many campers report seeing these reptiles regularly around the campground. When temperatures rise in summer months, early morning or evening walks prove most comfortable for pets. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the area require proof of current vaccinations at check-in, and nearby Lantana offers veterinary services within a 10-minute drive. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere between 10 PM and 6 AM, allowing for peaceful nights with pets in tow.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ocean Ridge (46)

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      1. John Prince Park Campground

      4.2(13)5mi from Ocean RidgeRVs, 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. Del Raton RV Park

      4.5(2)7mi from Ocean RidgeRVs

      "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."

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      3. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

      4.7(61)33mi from Ocean Ridge73 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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      4. Quiet Waters Park

      3.7(6)16mi from Ocean RidgeTents, 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"

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      5. West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA

      3.9(11)21mi from Ocean RidgeRVs, 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."

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      6. Peanut Island Campground

      4.5(2)17mi from Ocean RidgeTents

      "Kayak and puddle board to snorkeling with beautiful fishes and manatee if you are lucky;) The best place to spend on long weekends away from crowds and technology."

      "There are bathrooms with shower next to the campground. All sites are tent only sites and they are very close to each other. You can get two sites instead of one when available."

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      7. Highland Pines RV Resort

      5.0(1)17mi from Ocean Ridge4 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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      8. Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort (Nudist)

      4.5(2)20mi from Ocean RidgeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Much is centered around the above area. But more is being done for trails and sites."

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      9. Palm Beach Traveler Park

      Be the first to review5mi from Ocean RidgeRVs, Tents
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      10. Aztec RV Resort

      4.5(2)23mi from Ocean RidgeRVs

      "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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    • 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.

    • M
      Jul. 6, 2018

      C.B. Smith Park Campground

      Flat, hot.

      cI have had a problem with campgrounds in South Florida. Either they are flat, hot, and poorly appointed or they are tree covered, glade like ambience, and buggy as hell. C.B. Smith is the former.

      The tenting area is characerless, treeless, the facilities are far removed and poorly maintained, in spite of being relatively new, and not well policed.

      The RV section, which I never use (I am a tenter), is more inviting. It is shaded, well kept, and visually appealing. The facilities are more accessible and well maintained, and the grounds are kept clean and visually appealing. There is easy access to water and sewerage, and I occasionally see park personel helping with hookups.

      There is easy access to shopping, it is only 12 miles from the beach, and there is a multiscreen theatre for those rainy summer days. In the park there is a water park, an outside "gym", mini-golf, batting cages and driving range. There are many gazebos with tables and grills for group picnicking, There is a well groomed, paved path that winds it way through the park and a perimeter road that circles the park, ideal for bike riding.

      For me, the tenting area has one appeal I can't discount. It is very close to my home. When I just want a couple of days out of the house, I can walk there.

      The prices are in line with South Florida campgrounds, from $25.00 a night for primitive or "Preserve camping", an area with electric, water, better access to facilities, concrete pads and gazebos, to $40.00 for the RV area.

    Guide to Ocean Ridge

    John Prince Park Campground is situated on Lake Osborne, approximately 10 miles north of Ocean Ridge. The area features wetland habitats and warm temperatures year-round, with summer highs often exceeding 90°F. The park serves as an entry point to explore Palm Beach County's natural areas while maintaining proximity to urban amenities.

    What to do

    Biking paths near Lake Osborne: At John Prince Park Campground, visitors can access several miles of paved paths. "Great location, quiet campground on a lake. Many amenities including adjacent to driving range and golf course, bike and walking trails," notes Lynne C.

    Kayaking launch points: Jonathan Dickinson State Park offers water access for paddlers. "We took a 3 hour canoe trip, $25 well spent. Next day rented a bike. Good hiking trails too," explains Brian M. The park spans from ocean access to inland areas.

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning hours provide the best chance to spot local fauna. At West Palm Beach-Lion Country Safari KOA, campers experience unique wildlife encounters. "Waking up to lions roaring and bonobos scream in the morning was freaking amazing! I will treasure this memory for the rest of my life," shares Ian R.

    What campers like

    Lake access for cooling off: During hot Florida days, waterfront sites remain popular. "Located on Lake Osborne in Lake Worth, Florida the John Prince Campground has many waterfront sites which contain both power and potable water," states Daniel B.

    Proximity to beaches: Del Raton RV Park offers convenient beach access. "I love that this is about a mile from my favorite beach spot, A1A, and a few miles from all things Delray Beach," says Maggie S., highlighting its location advantages.

    Wide sites for large setups: Many campgrounds accommodate substantial rigs. "Long term camping at its best. Beautiful site. Lake view. Easy access to launch kayak. Well laid out, grass sites with concrete pads," reports Ed C. about his extended stay.

    What you should know

    Seasonal crowds impact availability: Winter months draw northern visitors. "I was going to rent there, but it was so crowded that we would not be able to open our awnings and we were only allowed 1 car per spot. You have to pay $6.00 a day to park your car in a lot," Carol C. explains about John Prince Park during peak season.

    Insect preparation essential: Mosquitoes can be problematic in some locations. "Ended up packing up and leaving within the hour and getting a nearby hotel for the night. Manager refused a refund, and suggested we go to John Prince Park in the future," warns Daniel G. about a difficult experience at Lion Country Safari KOA.

    Transportation considerations: Peanut Island Campground requires watercraft access. "The only way to get to this campground is by boat. Reservations are very difficult to get because is a small campground," Ilena R. advises potential visitors.

    Tips for camping with families

    Budget-friendly options: Look for county parks with lower rates. "This Palm Beach County campground and park offers you a lot of things to do. 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," explains Travyl Couple about John Prince Park.

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