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    Peace River RV and Camping Resort and Pioneer Park accept pets at their campgrounds, with a limit of two pets per site at Pioneer Park and a maximum 10-foot leash requirement. Both parks offer a variety of accommodation options including tent camping, RV sites, and pet-friendly cabins. Pioneer Park provides primitive dispersed camping under trees for tent campers, while Peace River features both wooded areas and more open sites for RVs. Visitors note that Peace River has beautiful walking trails along the river where pets can enjoy outdoor exercise, though swimming is not permitted due to alligators. Hardee Lakes Park, Brownville Park, and Lake Manatee State Park also welcome pets at their established campgrounds near Ona.

    Campers should be aware of wildlife considerations when bringing pets to these campgrounds. Alligators are present along the Peace River banks and in wooded areas, making it essential to keep dogs leashed at all times. The Peace River Banks Backcountry offers free primitive camping accessible by boat where pets are allowed, though no amenities are provided. Several parks feature hiking trails suitable for walking dogs, with Peace River offering multiple walking paths that visitors particularly enjoy with their pets. Pioneer Park's campground is described as quiet with friendly neighbors who don't disturb campers or their pets. Most campgrounds have fire rings and picnic tables, with varying levels of hookups available for those traveling with pets in RVs or trailers.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ona (184)

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      1. Thousand Trails Peace River

      4.1(24)7mi from OnaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "A nice campground in south-central Florida. Campsites are close together but enough room to park trailer and tow vehicle. Most sites have some shade trees. Beware of low grassy areas after a rain."

      "Camping next to the river with our adult kids and the grandkids, good bicycle paths walking trails, canoeing fishing and actually quite in the evenings on the eastern side of the grounds, everything is"

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      2. Hardee Lakes Park

      4.8(11)10mi from OnaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are four lakes, campsites are located on one of the bigger lakes. Like all parks some site are better than others, none are bad.  We had the end site on the lake that was very private."

      "My husband enjoyed riding his fat tire along with our dog. We are hoping to visit again in February!"

      from $25 - $28 / night

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      3. Peace River Campground

      3.7(26)17mi from OnaRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "This campground was easy to get to and has lots to do near by. There is the town of Arcadia nearby with local history and restaurants if you feel like a hot meal on a rainy night."

      "ThisThis is a great Campground just outside of Arcadia Florida. It has ATV trails and fossilized shark tooth hunting. it has a Wilderness Area as well as developed the campground area."

      from $16 - $80 / night

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      4. Highlands Hammock State Park Campground

      4.2(49)24mi from Ona139 sitesTents

      "There is a picnic table and fire ring at each site and there is a toilet nearby. For showers you have to drive to the regular campground and use theirs. You can purchase firewood in the park as well."

      "There are many short loop trails that take you through many ecosystems, giant trees at sizes few have seen before, lots of wildlife to."

      from $18 - $22 / night

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      5. Pioneer Park

      4.6(5)7mi from OnaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This location is at one of the most unpredictable water level spots along the Peace River  - this is not the wide deep Peace River you will find further south, but it is a very popular location for the"

      "I was staying across the Street at 1000 trails, and I thought I would come over here and look at the old locomotive and the log cabin, etc."

      from $15 - $23 / night

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      6. Brownville Park

      4.7(6)13mi from OnaRVs, Tents

      "Amazing park, clean, and easy access to the river for fossil hunting. Great family camping adventure. This is a great hidden gem!"

      "So close to the river!"

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      7. Lake Manatee State Park Campground

      4.2(30)26mi from Ona54 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Was bordered by the camp road and the bike/walking path so often noisy with no sense of privacy. Bad mosquitoes, but to be expected."

      "The sites are private and there’s playground and a beautiful lake for boating/ no swimming! Nice walking paths, dog friendly."

      from $22 / night

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      8. Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

      4.6(37)29mi from Ona38 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "So heads up with your pets please."

      "Pet friendly. The outpost is literally like 3 miles into the park down from the entrance & Palmetto loop. The store was nice & there was a food truck. It was a little spendy but good food."

      from $26 / night

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      9. Little Charlie Creek RV Park

      5.0(1)10mi from OnaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The dog park was nice. The pool was nice but had ALOT of frogs that didn’t make it… I was told there was a turtle found once so look before you enter, they do clean it very often though!"

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      10. Alafia River State Park Campground

      4.3(20)25mi from Ona29 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Widely known in Florida for the mountain bike trails. Not much else to do in the area, but very nice space to chill out. The night sky is far enough away that you can really take in the stars."

      "For Florida this is a great campsite especially for me because it's so close overall a great place for any activity"

      from $22 / night

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    • Jan S.
      Jun. 8, 2022

      Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA

      KOA Campground with working vegetable farm and petting zoo

      Stayed here for a week in May - quiet, pretty campground with friendly staff, a petting zoo and vegetable farm on property. We enjoyed the produce market, but you could also go in the fields and pick your own. Camper sites had enough room between them, the electric/water sites had good tree cover for shade. There were cabins, a silo, and covered wagons you could also stay in. There's a big dog park, but not much shade there. There's a winery just 1 mile away. The Sarasota beaches and mangrove kayaking are an easy 45 minute drive away. The only thing I wished they had was a pool... Overall, we had a nice time here.

    • 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.

    • Zackary C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 6, 2025

      Lithia Springs

      Lithia Springs Park

      Lithia Springs Conservation Park is a hidden gem for camping in Florida. The campground is clean, well-maintained, and tucked away in a peaceful natural setting. Sites are spacious with plenty of shade, and the amenities like restrooms and picnic areas are kept in great shape. The best part is being just a short walk from the beautiful natural spring, perfect for swimming and cooling off. It’s a great spot for families or anyone looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I’ll definitely be coming back!

    • Danna D.
      Nov. 5, 2020

      Encore Terra Ceia

      Great Place - Friendly Staff & Neighbors

      Nice place to stay in Palmetto. I just moved into my RV and this was my very first camping stop so I had TONS of questions and needed quite a bit of help. The staff were super friendly and the neighbors were extremely helpful in showing me how to get everything set up. They have a nice pool and laundry facilities - would recommend coming with a separate vehicle as there's not much within walking distance, but it's only a short drive to Tampa, St. Pete, and the Sarasota/Bradenton area. They also have a nice size, fenced-in dog park with a dog walking path, so bring your furry friends!

    • Alyssa D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 19, 2020

      Encore Terra Ceia

      In Palmetto, easy access to Tampa, Sarasota, Gulf Beaches

      In Palmetto, easy access to Tampa, Sarasota, Gulf Beaches, and many other areas of Florida in a few hours driving distance.

      Pet-friendly.

    • T S.
      Mar. 7, 2022

      Lazydays RV Resort

      Very nice campground

      This campground was adequate and very close to I-4. Sites are accommodating and clean. Pool and restaurant on site. If you have a dog they have a couple of dog parks on site buy I would recommend sites 36, 37 or 38. Large grass area for your own private dog area.

    • Steven A.
      Nov. 28, 2023

      Lake Josephine RV Resort

      Top Notch Accommodations

      This place has everything you would need to enjoy your trip. Showers, laundry, dog park, game room etc. Nice fishing lake at the site.

    • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 8, 2017

      Edward Medard Park

      Gem of the County

      What a beautiful well kept facility near suburbia. Just a short drive from Tampa and Lakeland areas this first come first served facility is a favorite of locals. Full service for RV's (even a dump station. Clean, monitored bathroom facilities close to lots of additional activities! Kayaking and fishing on the lake is a blast! Frisbee Golf (this is an advanced course) equestrian and hiking trails, picnic and playground areas. Pet friendly but there were more than a few stray cats when we were there (a problem the rangers are trying to address). Midweek is best time to visit as weekends fill fast (usually by Thursday night)

    • h
      Dec. 14, 2022

      Little Charlie Creek RV Park

      Little Charlie Creek

      The campsite was nice. The dog park was nice. The pool was nice but had ALOT of frogs that didn’t make it… I was told there was a turtle found once so look before you enter, they do clean it very often though! Very close to Walmart! I even had a package delivered here!

    Guide to Ona

    Peace River Banks Backcountry accepts pets for free primitive camping along the riverbanks. Multiple campgrounds near Ona permit pets with specific guidelines. Pioneer Park enforces a two-pet maximum per campsite with mandatory 10-foot leashes at all times, while Peace River RV and Camping Resort allows dogs throughout the property including wooded sites and river access areas. Thousand Trails Peace River provides pet-friendly accommodations across various site types from primitive camping to full hookup RV sites with concrete patios. Brownville Park and Hardee Lakes Park both welcome pets at their waterfront locations. Pet waste disposal and designated walking areas are available at most established campgrounds. Tent camping areas under the trees at Pioneer Park offer more space for pets while enforcing strict on-leash policies to protect wildlife.

    Hiking trails throughout the Peace River area provide exercise opportunities for leashed dogs, with several campgrounds offering river access where pets can cool off. Hot weather considerations are important when visiting with pets, particularly during summer months when temperatures can be extreme. The Peace River itself offers interesting explorations for pets and owners, with shallow areas accessible when water levels are low. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, though campers should remain vigilant about alligators along river banks and in wooded areas when walking dogs. Local towns like Wauchula provide basic veterinary services and pet supplies for campers needing essentials during their stay. Many campers bring their own pet enclosures or tie-outs as most campgrounds require pets to be secured at all times outside RVs or tents.

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