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St. Andrews State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its recently renovated camping area with full hookup sites between lagoon waters and ocean beaches. The park provides spacious gravel sites for tent camping, RV setups, and pet-friendly cabins, with security gates that close at dusk for added safety. Many sites are waterfront, allowing campers and their dogs to enjoy water views while staying connected with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort and Raccoon River Campground also accommodate pets with picnic tables and fire pits at most sites. The campground areas remain notably clean for a beach environment, with accessible bathhouses featuring hot showers and plenty of hooks for hanging belongings.
Trails throughout St. Andrews State Park provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, though pets must remain leashed at all times. Deer frequently wander through the camping areas, requiring pet owners to maintain control of their animals. The park's location offers the perfect balance of natural surroundings while remaining just minutes from Panama City and Panama City Beach amenities. Sites range from open spots to those with partial shade from surrounding trees, with pea gravel surfaces that keep muddy paws to a minimum even after rain. Panama City Beach RV Resort nearby offers similar pet-friendly camping accommodations with 69 designated sites. The park grounds include trash receptacles throughout for convenient pet waste disposal, and the camp store stocks essential pet supplies for campers who may have forgotten items.
"Michael, the camp boasts great shower and laundry facilities, electrical hookups, back in and pull through sites among the quiet of the beach dunes and palmetto swamp... a great natural area minutes from Panama City"
"Hiking and biking trails within the park. Nice saltwater bay with a white sand beach to relax and snorkel. Good location next to Panama City Beach so you can have city time as well. Fills up quickly."
from $28 / night
Check Availability"There are two pools and to laundry facilities. the clubhouse is spacious and clean there is a place to watch movies read books or just relax in the cool outside of the pool."
"Clean close to beach great sites"
from $79 - $105 / night
Check Availability"Stayed in Panama City beach. Going back ASAP!"
"Pickle Ball courts, basket ball court, dog walk areas and much more. Short drive to the beach."
from $48 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Yes, this is known as a cat haven but with people who have dogs should stay in the dog parks, If they don't accept a place that cannot turn a blind eye to cats."
"Panama City Beach is definitely short on dispersed camping so we tried out the Raccoon River Campground because it was close to the beach and some other things we wanted to do."
from $35 - $65 / night
Check Availability"A beautiful new pool, hot tub and outside lounge are available. The pool and surrounding area was clean and well kept."
"It is one of our homes away from home. The staff is very friendly, the bathrooms are very clean and the pool/hot tub area is super nice. It's well worth the stay if you're in the area."
from $45 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The downside is that there are “grass burrs” everywhere in the sparse grassy areas if you want to walk a dog but there is a dog park."
"Close to beach access and tons of stuff to do with in walking distance."
"Good location with boardwalk access to beach. Park amenities were as described. Drawback was traffic on Thomas Drive, except vehicle noise in evening with cyclists and roadster revving it up."
"Camped here in August of 2019 a quiet campground located about 25 miles from Panama City Beach. Mostly pine forrest nice campsites and a beautiful lake."
"Great little campground near Panama City! Almost all sites were water front. The sites were paved, spacious, and well spaced out. The grounds were well kept with many pine trees."
"Its close to the beach, sanitary restrooms (Not hotel like but good) and nice people. Wifi is good enough"
"This is a campground inside a resort city, space is limited but it has beach access and a great location."
from $55 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Has a small pool, pet wash and shuffle board. Several ponds, one with a gazebo. VERY well kept. Office staff is friendly and helpful."
"An open field serves as a place for dogs to run. There is even an outdoor dog wash. The sites are gravel and quite level. Full hook-ups. There is a cement pad for the picnic table."
RangerCamped here in August of 2019 a quiet campground located about 25 miles from Panama City Beach. Mostly pine forrest nice campsites and a beautiful lake.
GuideWe arrived on Thursday and there were a couple campers. On the weekend it got pretty full and busy with .the boat dock. There is one camper that looks like it lives here and just moves to different sites Otherwise pretty quiet and nice. Only a half hour from Panama City Beach
RangerNewly renovated following Hurricane Michael, the camp boasts great shower and laundry facilities, electrical hookups, back in and pull through sites among the quiet of the beach dunes and palmetto swamp... a great natural area minutes from Panama City/Panama City Beach. There’s great opportunities for beachcombing, snorkeling and diving, particularly on the south end of the park on Shell Island, which is accessible by water taxi shuttle during the season. Recent viewing includes the lower mount and traverse rings of gun turrets constructed 1942-43, when the 166th infantry regiment was stationed here to guard Gulf shipping from German U-Boats following the sinking of the Empire Mica.
GuideI made the trip over from Panama City at the relative last minute for a quick night in the Apalachicola National Forest. Seeing that Wright Lake opened up recently, and with the majority of sites listed as First Come First Served, I figured I would make the drive and check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to find that only six sites were occupied and found myself Site 14 along the perimeter of the campground. Distance between the sites was pretty decent with at least some demarcation between each with vegetation. In the inner camp sites surrounding the bath house there however isn't anything that really breaks up one campsite to another. That being said, with most of the campground being empty, everyone had plenty of space. Things look a little refreshed with the grills and fire rings almost looking new, however some sites were missing grill plates for the fire ring. The lake itself isn't very big and there's an easy .25 mi trail that circles around it.
RangerWe stayed in site 35 at the end of December. Site was level and had privacy from the neighboring sites, with electric, water and sewer hookups! Easy walk to Western Lake - some sites even back up to the lake. Longer walk to the beach/gulf, but we found the walk to be beautiful and saw quite a few birds along the way. No pets allowed on the beach - if you have a dog, ask the rangers for the brochure listing dog beaches in FL. We drove to Panama City Beach to go to the dog beach at Pier Park, which was a nice alternative. We did the Barrier Dunes Nature Trail - note that this is listed as a loop, but when we were there, it wasn’t a loop and most people we passed on the trail weren’t wearing masks. In its current state, there weren’t any gulf views from this trail. The campground was VERY quiet the whole time we were there.
ScoutHost was very friendly, and very patriotic. Cute dog parks, with water for the dogs, and a swing for you to hang out on while you wait for the dogs business to be done. There is a petting zoo with baby goats and piglets here too.
GuideAwesome area to camp and relax. Campsites are clean and taken care of. Hiking and biking trails within the park. Nice saltwater bay with a white sand beach to relax and snorkel. Good location next to Panama City Beach so you can have city time as well. Fills up quickly.
TravelerI love this camp ground you can camp right on the waterway. It has a lagoon right over the dune from the beach. Areas great for fishing, snorkeling and swimming.most beautiful water ive ever been in and ive been to Hawaii so that says A lot. Right in Panama city beach Florida, our great secret. Has a big bath house and bathrooms paved roads very well kept and not as expensive as most camp grounds.
ScoutGreat facilities. Very helpful staff. Stayed in Panama City beach. Going back ASAP!
Panama City offers campers access to both inland forest retreats and beachfront sites within a 30-mile radius. The area sits at a low elevation of 10-26 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate where summer temperatures often exceed 90°F. While St. Andrews State Park remains the most well-known camping destination, several smaller campgrounds provide alternatives during peak season when reservations fill 11 months in advance.
Snorkeling at protected areas: The jetties at St. Andrews State Park Campground create an ideal environment for beginning snorkelers. "Best area for protected, near shore snorkeling. A small area located inside rock jetties provides the perfect area for amateur and intermediate snorkeling. Many divers also frequent the rougher/deeper areas near the jetties," notes Denise K.
Shell Island excursions: Boat rentals from the mainland provide access to less crowded beach experiences. "We rented a boat and spent a few hours on Shell Island. Because it is difficult to access there are very few people out on the beech. If you want a spot that is a little quieter than the main park beech access then head over here," shares Matt S.
Kayaking in calm waters: The lagoon areas offer protected paddling routes suitable for beginners. "I like to kayak in calm waters. There was plenty of that. I also like to camp on the water. Which was perfect," writes Vicky E. at St. Andrews State Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The campgrounds host resident wildlife that often becomes comfortable around campers. "Wildlife viewing is good and park has interpretive center. Deer frequently wander through the camping areas," James M. observes at St. Andrews.
Beach proximity with natural surroundings: Panama City Beach RV Resort balances natural elements with beach access. "Clean and friendly campground. Paved and level. Great location," reports John Z., who adds it's "at the quiet end of the island."
Multiple swimming options: Many campers appreciate having both ocean and calmer water alternatives. "Now, there are two beach areas. One is on the gulf, and one is between the gulf and the bay. The gulf water is a lot choppier but clearer, and the swimming in the spot by the bay is much calmer," explains Sonyia W.
Seasonal construction: Recent improvement projects may affect certain park areas. "Nice park and CG. Park is under construction with improvements. Trails, paddling access, shelters, concession, food available," mentions James M. about St. Andrews State Park.
Reservation timing: Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort requires advance planning during peak periods. "Big Rig Friendly. This resort is very nice. All concrete with class A sites facing a pond. Pickle Ball courts, basket ball court, dog walk areas and much more. Short drive to the beach," says Bill B.
Site variations: Campsite quality and size vary significantly within the same campground. "The sites are all VERY different. Some are tiny, some are huge. Some have waterfront and many don't. We booked late and got a very small (although not the smallest) site. If you want a good spot once they reopen, definitely book early," advises Sonyia W.
Kiddie Pool access: Raccoon River Campground offers child-friendly water options. "We really enjoyed this campground. About 10min walk to putt putt golf, beach, and water park. Shady, clean, 2 pools are very nice. Can be a little noisy at night from road traffic. Great playground and fort looking structure for people with kiddos," reports Courtney B.
Group campsite planning: Some campgrounds work particularly well for multi-family trips. "St. Andrews State Park is a regular destination for our group of Dads and kids annual camping trip. These sites are perfect for our group to book two or three sites together (we book between 6-10 months in advance) and for the kids to ride their bikes around the loop," explains Matt M.
Entertainment proximity: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Panama City provide access to multiple attractions within walking distance. "We ended up here on an unplanned night of camping but were very pleased with the park and the campground. It felt like we were miles from urban life, but in reality this park is very close to entertainment, shopping, food, etc," shares Sara S.
Storage management: Pine Log State Forest offers a quieter alternative to beachfront camping. "Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the beach areas but close enough to enjoy them just the same. Quiet, serene, easy to get to if you don't mind dirt roads that are amazingly maintained for a state forest campground! Site 10 was fabulous and all sites have 50/30 amp hookup and water," writes C.S.
Beach access considerations: Several pet-friendly campgrounds provide beach proximity without beachfront prices. "We had a great time camping for 5 nights… we liked how close we were to the beach and even walked from the campground (although you do cross a busy road). There was beach chair rentals and being in such close proximity to the pier it was nice for the beach days," notes Jen B. at Raccoon River Campground.
Level sites: Camper's Inn offers accessible sites but with some considerations. "Its close to the beach, sanitary restrooms (Not hotel like but good) and nice people. Wifi is good enough," reports Emily F., though others note "Our site was a mess of tree roots, cracked concrete and blacktop, so it was tough to get level and even."
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