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Searching for a campsite that allows pets in Florida? Finding a place to camp in Florida with your dog is easier than ever. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Florida's most popular destinations.

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The Best Pet Friendly Camping in Florida

Looking for the ultimate pet-friendly camping experience near Osceola National Forest? Finding pet-friendly campgrounds in Florida is easier than ever. Search nearby campgrounds that allow pets or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Osceola National Forest

The Best Pet-Friendly Camping Near Osceola National Forest, Florida

With over 1/3 acre of dedicated riverfront property on the Santa Fe River, you’ll have all the peace and quiet you can handle in this single spot campsite. The campsite was purpose-built for friends and family who come to visit this slice of paradise we call home. Ideally located in the heart of spring country in North Central Florida, we have over 18 major springs within a 50-mile radius of this location, which allows for all the outdoor exploration and watersports you desire. With tubing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, boating, and fishing available within feet of the campsite, you can stay nearby or venture out to some of the best springs in the world.  

  

Boaters– Private boat ramp is 200 yards up the road on the Santa Fe, public boat ramps within 10 miles on the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers.  

  

Tubers– Tube the private section of the crystal-clear Ichetucknee river accessible only by the homeowners via our 3 waterfront parks. Both get-out parks are within walking distance to the campsite for your convenience.  

  

Paddlers– Paddle the Santa Fe or Ichetucknee rivers from within the neighborhood, or if the time of year is right, venture up to the Ichetucknee State Park to paddle the head waters and north entrance. This is limited in season and numbers to keep the impact on the river to a minimum.  

  

Swimmers– Swim the Santa Fe or Ichetucknee rivers from within the neighborhood via our 9 waterfront parks(6 Santa Fe, 3 Ichetucknee) or venture to either entrance of the Ichetucknee River State Park just a few miles away.  

  

Nature lovers– Explore the unspoiled conservation areas within the neighborhood that can be hiked and explored. Setup a hammock and sit by the river and watch all your worries wash away, you may get to see the occasional manatee.  

  

Whatever your passion, this campsite accommodates it with electric(50/30/15), water, picnic table, concrete firepit, clothesline and plenty of room to spread out. The neighborhood is golf-cart and UTV friendly and has lots of dirt roads to explore. The deer can be found quite easily every morning and evening while riding around and rarely run away from the vehicles.  

  

Area Springs and Recreation attractions include the following springs and state parks. Google search Florida Springs for more information on each.

  

Ichetucknee Springs  

    South Entrance- 2.5 mi  

    North Entrance- 6.7 mi  

Branford Spring- 10.3 mi  

Oleno/River Rise State Park- 14.3 mi  

Little River Springs- 15.2 mi  

Rum Island Springs- 16.6 mi  

Troy Springs- 16.7 mi  

Ruth(Sulfur) Springs- 17 mi  

Ginnie Springs- 18.3 mi  

Devils Ear Spring- 18.7 mi  

Blue Springs- 19.8 mi  

Poe Springs- 19.8 mi  

Royal Springs- 25.9 mi  

Hart Springs- 30.9 mi  

Otter Springs- 33.5 mi  

Peacock Springs- 32.4 mi  

Lafayette Blue Springs- 35.4 mi  

Fanning Springs- 35.8 mi  

Manatee Springs- 47.9 mi  

  

Whatever your reason for getting away, you won’t be disappointed with the natural beauty of this area. We invite you to stop by and check it out.

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Primitive camping area on the north edge of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

Big Camp Hunt Camp

Osceola National Forest Ocean Pond Campground

A central point for recreation in the northwest part of the forest. From this primitive hunt camp, you can ride the West Tower Equestrian Trails or hike / backpack on the Florida Trail. Primitive tent camping.

West Tower Hunt Camp

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/

Cobb Hunt Camp

Primitive hunt camp and camping area located at the southeastern edge of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

17 Mile Hunt Camp

Ocean Pond hosts more than 100,000 visitors annually. The two-mile wide lake has a shallow, sandy beach and facilities for fishing, picnicking, hiking, restrooms, fire rings and picnic tables. Ocean Pond is a favorite for boaters and skiing enthusiasts. A public boat launch and a 67-site campground attracts visitors from many parts of the country. The early bird gets the worm! Come early for lakeshore camping. Nineteen sites have electric and water hook-ups, 27 have water hook ups and there are twenty primitive sites. Water and electric are paved spurs with a 50-foot capacity. Each site has a lantern post, picnic table, fire ring and convenient access to bathrooms and hot showers. Campers can enjoy the boat launch and swimming area. If you are interested in day-use activities, the Olustee Beach has full bathrooms with showers, beach, boat launch, fishing pier, trails and picnic areas. The Great Florida Birding Trail and the Florida National Scenic Trail pass through the campground. Motor boats and trailers can be kept in the boat trailer parking across from the boat ramp. Ocean Pond is just four miles away from the Olustee Battlefield Park, site of Florida's only Civil War battle in 1864. The Olustee Battle Festival and Re-enactmentis held annually in Lake City. The campground is located approximately 1 hour from the First Coast Atlantic beaches and a short half-hour to multiple State Parks, local springs and caves.

Ocean Pond Campground

Osceola National Forest Hog Pen Landing Campground

Hog Pen Landing offers quiet moments on waterfront campsites while Spanish moss sways with the wind. Watch a great blue heron fish for dinner. Hog Pen is located on the northwest side of Ocean Pond off of US Highway 90 and FS Road 241. You can also access the campground from FS Road 250A just past Ocean Pond Campground. The campground offers the camper picnic tables, fire rings and recently upgraded toilet facilities. There is no electric or drinking water access. A boat ramp provides easy access to Ocean Pond. An accessible campsite is available on a paved spur. There are several primitive campsites on the water.

Hog Pen Landing

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Near Homestead, FL, lies Biscayne National Park and some of the best camping opportunities for nature lovers in the northern Florida Keys. Camping by the Biscayne Bay Lagoon almost ensures campers will see dolphins, pelicans, and turtles. Campsites allow for boats, hikers, and RV drivers. Pitch a tent on one of the islands and spend the day boating and swimming. Divers will want to camp close to the Maritime Heritage Trail. The underwater trail is a link to all of the area’s dive sites. Campgrounds come with the amenities campers need, including group sites for family gatherings. Cabins and yurts are also available for those preferring not to sleep in a tent.

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The Best Pet Friendly Camping in Osceola National Forest

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