Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Palm Coast, FL

Tomoka State Park Campground offers designated pet-friendly sites across all accommodation types, including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Palm Coast require dogs to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet, with Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort and Flagler by the Sea Campground providing direct beach access for leashed pets. The campgrounds maintain strict pet waste disposal policies to preserve the natural environment. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, located at Flagler Beach, features both beachside and riverside camping options where pets are welcomed in designated areas. Sites are very tight at some oceanfront locations, requiring careful consideration when traveling with larger dogs or multiple pets.

Princess Place Preserve's pet-friendly tent and cabin sites offer a more rustic experience away from the oceanfront campgrounds. The preserve provides drinking water and picnic tables with trails suitable for dog walking throughout the property. Dogs often enjoy the ocean access at Beverly Beach where the sunrise views compensate for the sometimes limited space between campsites. When staying at Flagler by the Sea, campers should note that the beachfront spots (particularly sites 1-3 and 10-17) provide the best ocean proximity for morning dog walks. Pet owners frequently mention the benefit of having direct beach access without needing to travel with their animals. Nearby Flagler Beach offers several pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating, allowing campers to dine with their dogs after a day of exploring the shoreline.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Palm Coast, Florida (159)

    1. Anastasia State Park Campground

    115 Reviews
    St. Augustine, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 461-2033

    $28 / night

    "I am a huge fan of Florida State Parks. Anastasia has good size sites that are very private. We could not see our side neighborhoods only the ones across from us."

    "Very private camp sites, water and electric hook ups, walk to the beach, quiet and friendly and not a thing to complain about."

    2. Tomoka State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Ormond Beach, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 676-4050

    $24 / night

    "There are a couple of small trails right in the campground to see the Halifax River, but to have better views and water access you can walk or drive down near the trading post/picnic area."

    "From the initial encounter with the ranger at the entrance to the staff running the camp store everyone was super-chill. Campground was well maintained and our neighbors were all well behaved."

    3. Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort

    20 Reviews
    Flagler Beach, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 439-3111

    "Just a very well run pet friendly campground, no real amenities other than a very friendly staff and an incredible beach you are parked on."

    "What I love most about Camptown is that it puts you SMACK DAB in front of one of the most beautiful beach shorelines on Florida’s Atlantic Coast."

    4. Faver-Dykes State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Palm Coast, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 794-0997

    $18 / night

    "Far down a dirt road and very quiet you wouldn't know you were that close to the interstate. Only complaint would be the distance the dumpsters are from the CG"

    "Close to saint Augustine and Daytona."

    5. Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

    19 Reviews
    Flagler Beach, FL
    11 miles

    $28 / night

    "Oh, but hey, you have DIRECT access to the Atlantic Ocean on a pretty decent beach (albeit that had just been nearly completely wiped out recently courtesy of Hurricanes Ian and Milton)."

    "This is an excellent campground for access to the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the sites have scrub bushes behind them hindering the view. But you can still see the ocean from a distance."

    6. Princess Place Preserve

    10 Reviews
    Palm Coast, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 313-4020

    $20 / night

    "Palm coast and Flagler beaches and towns are great and nearby for a days adventure off camp.

    Go for it !"

    "All sites are pet friendly. There are multiple hiking trails, and plenty of places to fish. Dock Site 2 had water on 2 side of the site, and had a steady breeze during our whole visit."

    7. Encore Bulow RV

    12 Reviews
    Flagler Beach, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Beautiful views, close to hiking, and national parks, this place had nice restrooms, and no problems with rl citric or water.. creepy men is the only problem we have. The pools was wonderful."

    8. Riverside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

    11 Reviews
    Flagler Beach, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 517-2086

    $28 / night

    "Pet-friendly, two campground areas - one beachside and one riverside.

    Love this area. Beautiful, quiet beach town.

    The park rangers/campground check-in were super friendly."

    "Outside loop has more privacy than inside the loop

    In 50,000 miles on the road, I have never seen a cleaner shower room facility."

    9. Flagler by the Sea Campground

    5 Reviews
    Flagler Beach, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 439-2124

    $79 - $119 / night

    "What we can agree - regardless of the name - is that the address is 2982 North Oceanshore Boulevard and this is one but a few RV campgrounds that offers direct ocean / beach access to your surfside camping"

    "Pros: Location is great! On the beach and biking distance to restaurants and short drive to the pier."

    10. North Beach Camp Resort

    47 Reviews
    St. Augustine, FL
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 824-1806

    $67 - $245 / night

    "Pets are allowed but with breed restrictions. They are allowed in all areas of the campground except the store, bathrooms, and pool."

    "Very shady spots and plenty of space for long walks on the paths, along the river or across the street at the beach. I had 2 dogs & appreciated the doggy stations with poo bags and garbage."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Palm Coast, FL

1021 Reviews of 159 Palm Coast Campgrounds


  • S
    May. 20, 2023

    4 Lakes Campground

    New Park

    This park is 5 years old. Rated 4 stars because there is no shade or bath facilities. It’s 8 miles off of I-95 and the closest shopping is in Palm. Coast 20 minutes away. It’s quiet and away from any tourists. St Augustine is 30 minutes away.

  • K
    Oct. 28, 2021

    4 Lakes Campground

    Quiet, Friendly and Nice!

    We stayed at 4 Lakes for 6 months for work and it was really nice! Staff are super friendly and helpful and make you feel like family. Quiet country setting but also only 25-30 minutes from bigger cities like St. Augustine and Palm Coast. We will definitely be back again!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 8, 2025

    Palm Coast RV Park

    Pencil Forest Encased RV Family Community

    If you stumble across this hidden RV compound – which BTW is under new management and was previously run under the name Pine & Palm RV Park – it will be either because of sheer luck or due to the fact that you have gotten yourself lost. About a 30-minute drive off I-95 just due north of nearby Bunnell on US1, this heavily forested – complete with tall toothpick thin pines – camping roadside layover has 76 RV slots serving up all the typical hook-ups (water, sewage and 30 / 50 amp electric). When we stopped by, the owner and on-site manager Christy was completely hospitable and showed us around on her very own golf cart pointing out different areas that might make for a perfect layup. She took the time to not only highlight all of the areas that made the place unique, but also introduced us to some of the fellow residents who couldn’t have been nicer and more welcoming. If you’re looking for a place to lay-up your RV for a short spell or longer and are looking for a warm, family-like welcoming environ, this place will do that in spades.

    Before arriving, you will want to take note of all the construction that is going on in front of Palm Coast RV Park as the 4-lane US1 was undergoing refurbishment when we stopped by. Once you enter, you’ll be greeted by a long winding road (beware of the divots in the pebble-strewn pathway) that brings you to a decent swath of parallel parking RV slots separated by 2 lanes. At the top of the lane (furthest from US1) is where you’ll find the restroom, shower and laundry room facility – and while the laundry was in pretty good condition, the restroom and showers were definitely in need of a complete makeover, although Christy mentioned that the entire facility was in the process of being refurbished. You will want to take note that when there’s a tropical rain or passing by hurricane, the place is prone to flooding, so pick out your patch of paradise carefully. And if you don’t mind not having any FHUs, you can park your RV, trailer or 5th wheel on the pristine, vacant grassy parcel in the northern perimeter of Palm Coast in order to have an experience that will put you closer in touch with nature. And just around the corner and directly north of the laundry & bathing facility is a great little doggie park.

    Insider’s tips? Try these out: (1) There’s a nice little pond that sits in front of the property that even has a community boat that you can borrow in order to drop a line to catch some of the recently stocked fish supplies, but you do want to watch out for 1 of the 2 gators that call this fishing hole home; (2) If you’re looking to grab a nice slice of nature while you’re here at Palm Coast RV Park, check out Haw Creek Preserve, located just due southwest where you’ll find some pretty decent hiking trails, along with several nice inlets to drop your canoe or kayak; (3) As far as spots go, I recommend grabbing one as far away from US1 as possible, to avoid hearing the constant swooshing of passing traffic, as well as further back, you’ll be embraced by more and more of the forested land – in fact, while not advertised, Christy mentioned that there’s a second patch of vacant land on the property’s westernmost perimeter behind the RVs and boats being stored there that provides an even more private and peaceful setting; and (4) The Tomahawk Restaurant that was a local axe-throwing culinary treat has shut down, but a new steak house is in the plans to take its place which will provide you with an on-site restaurant option and should open shortly in the beginning of 2025.

    Happy Camping!

  • Ashley W.
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Compass RV Park

    Compass RV Park Spring Break 2021

    We stayed here during Spring Break as it was the only thing available in Saint Augustine when we booked. However, we really enjoyed the park. It was close to the beaches and all major attractions. The pool was nice and there was a basket ball court, corn hole and table tennis as well as a small playground. Since we booked late we were in what was considered a buddy site which was a little different since we had a neighbor facing our site who we didn’t know but still we had a great time and my kids made several new friends. The bathrooms were clean and there was a laundry area with a separate laundry for washing pet bedding. The park was almost separated into 2 sections with the sites in the back having mixed paved pads while the ones in the front were gravel. There were several trails through the campground and there was an off leash dog park as well. All in all we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely return in the future.

  • Aida K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 3, 2020

    Princess Place Preserve

    Felt like a Princess!

    We chose Princess Place Preserve to celebrate my girlfriend’s 60th birthday. She had not camped in years. It was a fantastic perfect choice.

    It’s obvious Princess place is lovingly cared for by the Rangers and administration. Everything is designed to provide a peaceful enjoyable experience. It is spacious and beautiful with so much to do.

    It is primitive camping. Water is non potable so bring plenty . You are allowed to gather wood if it has fallen, however it’s a good idea to buy some locally as none is sold by the campground.

    There are showers and flush toilets. The Ranger who was working when we were there was really helpful. He gave us a private tour of the historic buildings because no tour was scheduled during our stay.

    Palm coast and Flagler beaches and towns are great and nearby for a days adventure off camp.

    Go for it !

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort

    Oceanfront, White Sand Beaches & Palm Laced RV Oasis

    Ever fantasized about parking your RV so near the ocean that you could feel the salt spray coming off those Atlantic ‘white caps’? Well, look no further than Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort, which depending upon the specific RV slot you are fortunate enough to book here, you too could be kicking back and living life in the 'slow lane’ right in front of idyllic white sand beaches against a backdrop of an endless aquatic blue horizon. Located just 8 miles / 20 minutes south of St. Augustine (a.k.a. Ancient City), Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort resides on the famous A1A, but down in this neck of the woods, you will find that you have escaped the whir of traffic, busyness of everyday life and won’t have to put up with the touristy side of this northernmost Floridian outpost.

    As for this location itself, Bryn Mawr boasts the largest family pool in the county (which I cannot independently verify here), although there are actually 2 swimming pools, along with a spa and private walkways with beach access to some of the finest ocean views along the eastern seaboard. Boasting some 236 RV slots, Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort is a massive RV oceanfront wonderland, hidden in the shades of the palms, wherein you’ll enter the compound through a very well appointed security gate after first being greeted by the good folks at the main office building. Once inside, you’ll swerve a bit around the bend to the right before heading straight, wherein on both sides of this RV ‘main street’ you’ll intersect four different perpendicular lanes (Sea Bird, followed by Sea Coast, then Sea Dog and finally Sea Eagle) before reaching a T intersection (at Sea Eagle) where you’ll have to either turn left or right in order to access the 9 (yes, count ‘em, 9) vertical RV slotted lanes (and unfortunately, yes, all of them also begin with the word ‘Sea’, making it very difficult to remember which ‘Sea’ lane you are in) that from north to south are called: Sea Fan, Sea Gull, Sea Horse, Sea Jetty, Sea Anchor, Sea King, Sea Ladder, Sea Millie and Sea Nettle. 

    Nomenclature aside, it all doesn’t really matter if you are looking for simply the best, which are the oceanfront RV slots (that run parallel to the beach along Sea Otter lane), whose numbered sites are #219– 238. Trust me, whatever the premium is to pay and park in one of these 20 RV slots is ABSOLUTELY worth it, given the proximity to the beach, as well as the additional distance from traffic that you’ll have back here in the furthest reaches of Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort.  Oh, and then there's the priceless oceanfront views you'll have - but to be clear, that really only works out if your particular RV has a rear-facing panoramic view, otherwise, you'll have to get outside your vehicle and post a few picnic chairs to enjoy the view.

    Amenities: dog park / pet walking area, basketball court, lighted tennis / pickle-ball courts, shuffleboard, complimentary WiFi and cable, main office with marketplace store, spartan showers & restroom facilities (there are multiple units spread throughout the RV campus), laundr-O-mat, activity center, horseshoe pitch, propane refill station and children’s playground. Of course, all RV sites come with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric along with water and sewage) and concrete pads. There’s also scattered picnic tables, BBQ grills and fire rings.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) While I’ve already HIGHLY recommended the oceanfront slots of #219– 238, I would also recommend the following locations (if being near the ocean is important to you): 82, 96, 110, 123, 135, 249, 143, 154, 167, 168, 250, 181, 195, 209 and 218; (2) This place is one of the most pet-friendly RV outposts I’ve come across, so don’t be shy about bringing all your pets – I couldn’t find a single RV’er who didn’t have at least 1 dog, if not an entire entourage of cats, iguanas, fish and even an alpaca en towe!; (3) While next to the ocean is great, you will feel a substantial lack of privacy with the spaces being quite close to one another, so if that bothers you (and let’s be honest, it should), then when booking, ask for what available spots there are to determine which of those offer up the most amount of either space or privacy; (4) When you get tired of trying to figure out what that next meal is going to be when staring down at your mini-fridge or Cordova roto-molded cooler, then check out some local haunts, like Salt Water Cowboy (where anything from the Land, Sea and Swamp section like fried Alligator is pretty amazing), World Famous Oasis Restaurant or Connolly’s Shore Grill for fresh caught seafood; (5) If you are looking for a decent place to do some great hiking, then look no further than due southwest of Bryn Mawr where you can check out Matanzas State Park, that has miles and miles of unspoiled hiking trails with virtually the entire place to yourself (save the deer and gators that you might come across); and (6) Carrying watercraft and looking for a nice spot to hit the water? Then I HIGHLY recommend Princess Place Preserve AND Faver-Dyke SP that offers access to the Matanzas and Tolomato Rivers as well as Pellicer Creek.

    Happy Camping!

  • Jacquelin P.
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Blue Spring State Park Campground

    Lovely pet friendly camping and spring

    This campground was awesome for a weekend away with the family and dogs. It was still very hot and buggy in Florida so be warned If this is an issue for you. Large campsites with a picnic table, electric, and water. Pet friendly and clean bathrooms with a small walking path for the pups. Been to better but a great weekend away!

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 25, 2021

    Compass RV Park

    Exceeded Expectations

    Compass RV Resort was easy to get to. We followed the campground instructions versus our GPS. Check in was a breeze as they came out to our rig and gave us a good rundown on the CG then escorted us to site 126 in the newer Oasis area. This site had FHUs that were smartly placed midway down along the stone paver pad. Back-in was a breeze. We were glad we paid the fee to reserve a specific site as this site was probably one of the very best and most spacious in the CG. Our site had more front area lawn plus bushes that separated us from the next site. We also had to pay$3 per night for our 2 pups. The pull through sites were quite close to each other where the back in sites provided more room, this was especially true near the front of the CG. This was a large CG that was fairly full throughout our 6 nights stay but surprisingly quiet. You could hear some road noise but it was not too bad. We were in the far back of the CG but if you were more towards the office/entry you would have a lot more road noise. Their cable worked well plus there were multiple OTA channels. Some people had their satellite dishes out too. Most sites in the Oasis area would support satellite, as well as the pull through sites near the middle of the park. The older sites near the entrance had many more trees. We were surprised that we only got 2 bars on Verizon. The CG WiFi worked OK and we had a repeater next to our site. You could upgrade to faster CG internet for a fee, but we did not use this service. The CG has ice, firewood, and propane for sale. There was a small fenced dog park next to the shower, laundry and exercise facility in the Oasis section. Near the entrance there was a larger fenced dog park(about an acre) with a smaller fenced area within the dog park. St. Augustine’s historic, shopping, and restaurant area is stupid busy Friday- Sunday. Parking is limited in general and tougher for a dually. Best time to visit is during the week.

  • J
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Anastasia State Park Campground

    Secluded Camping

    I am a huge fan of Florida State Parks. Anastasia has good size sites that are very private. We could not see our side neighborhoods only the ones across from us. Bathrooms were clean and the showers were large. There was always staff around keeping the grounds picked up and tidy. The camp ground is very pet friendly, but dogs are not allowed on the beach in the park. There are many pet friendly beaches nearby. There is no camping near the ocean, but it is just a short bike ride/drive from the campsites to the beach. Water and electric hook up at the sites, a large trash compactor is located near the the 3 lane dump station.

    Great camp ground, but make sure you reserve far in advance, they book up quick.


Guide to Palm Coast

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Palm Coast, Florida, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Palm Coast

  • Ensure your dog is well-behaved and leashed at all times to respect other campers and wildlife.
  • Bring plenty of water and a portable bowl to keep your pet hydrated during outdoor activities.
  • Pack a pet first-aid kit and any necessary medications to ensure your dog stays healthy while camping.

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