Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pensacola, FL

Join the fun near Pensacola. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Pensacola campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Pensacola, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pensacola, Florida (129)

    1. Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    98 Reviews
    Gulf Breeze, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 934-2622

    $20 - $40 / night

    "The campground is reached through an unavoidable toll and a park entrance fee ($25/week personal vehicle). The grounds are well maintained but the bathrooms are basic as basic can be."

    "Gorgeous white sand beaches a short walk from the campground. Clean, great hot showers, level asphalt pads, water and electric, dump station on site."

    2. Big Lagoon State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 492-1595

    $20 / night

    "Located only a short 10 minute drive from Pensacola, Florida this is a great state park!"

    "Pets allowed but NOT on the beach! Steep fine for pets on the beach. Has trails and geocaching."

    3. Avalon Landing RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Bagdad, FL
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 995-5898

    "Stayed for a week and while not on the beach is quiet and close to the items we wanted to go to. Fishing from their bridge is permitted. Flat concrete spots with picnic tables. Laundry service."

    "Pelicans always roosting near bridge were fun to watch. Owners are delightful. Park along busy highway, so some traffic noise, but not bad."

    4. Pensacola Beach RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Pensacola Beach, FL
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 932-4670

    $70 - $100 / night

    "This resort is the perfect location to visit Pensacola Beach. Lots of tourist things to do: playing in the sand, eating in every restaurant imaginable, fishing, recreation, etc.

    Close to Ft."

    "Great location across from the beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very clean, safe friendly environment. Also dog friendly!!! Highly recommended!"

    5. Military Park Pensacola Naval Air Station Oak Grove Park and Cottages

    11 Reviews
    Perdido Key, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 452-2535

    $24 - $30 / night

    "It's in a good location to resturants and beaches and occasional Blue Angel's flying which is a real treat!"

    "Walking distance to the Pensacola Lighthouse and National Naval Aviation Museum. Dog friendly beach right at the campground."

    6. Pensacola RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Gonzalez, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 944-1734

    "Highly recommendable- a very clean, friendly and well run family RV park - close to major highways, restaurants, groceries and other amenities. Popular with pet owners."

    "Our RV GPS and Waze took us to the Pensacola area, and then we followed the email instructions for coming in Eastbound on I-10 and taking exit 7A."

    7. Gulf State Park Campground

    102 Reviews
    Orange Beach, AL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 948-7275

    "However, if you have dogs, it's a no-go so they have to stay back at the camp. "

    "Yesterday we drove over to Pensacola Florida and we watched the Blue Angles practice their air show and it was awesome. This has been wonderful and we are discussing making it an annual destination."

    8. Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

    20 Reviews
    Lillian, AL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (251) 961-1717

    "Location is convenient to Gulf beaches and to Pensacola FL. Park is nice and quiet. Lots ate level. We chose one with a patio. Beautiful spot. Clean playground for kids."

    "We loved walking to the waterfront. My son enjoyed the basketball court. My kids loved the pool. It was quiet at night."

    9. Blue Angel Park

    11 Reviews
    Lillian, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 390-6133

    $7 - $75 / night

    "Bike friendly… 

    Of note…Not located on NAS Pensacola and you cannot reserve a specific campsite.  I would recommend getting in early to pick your spot.."

    "Great area for long dog walks in the woods. We are repeat customers. 😎"

    10. Milton-Gulf Pines KOA

    16 Reviews
    Milton, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 623-0808

    "Nice dog park, camp store and pool, but too cold to swim. Didn’t use facilities, but looked clean. Tents and cabins in backside of the park."

    "The camp rules (cloth lines, pet pens) are clearly not enforced"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pensacola, FL

887 Reviews of 129 Pensacola Campgrounds


  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 19, 2021

    Big Lagoon State Park Campground

    Big Lagoon State Park, FL

    Located only a short 10 minute drive from Pensacola, Florida this is a great state park! Despite damage left from hurricane sally, the trails around the campground are gorgeous and covered in white sand. There is one main dump station and the sites have electric and water. All sites are private and spacious, tucked in the woods. There are plenty of bathrooms scattered throughout the park and they’re clean. The price is always right for state parks! I believe it cost $20 per night and half off for seniors.

  • Lindsey G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Beautiful beaches, Spartan accommodations

    The beaches cannot be beat. The campground is reached through an unavoidable toll and a park entrance fee ($25/week personal vehicle). The grounds are well maintained but the bathrooms are basic as basic can be. There is no market contrary to what is listed on here. Firewood can be purchased at Tom Thumb or back across the bridge at the Publix in Pensacola. The drive to the campground from Pensacola beach is a long and winding road where you can see the bay and gulf at the same time. Definitely go visit the fort, bunkers, and batteries. Langdon beach is beautiful and clean with flyovers from the naval base often.

  • M
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Holley Navarre RV Park

    Clean and Simple

    It’s pretty new. It’s clean. The owner is great. He allowed us an early check in. Some full timers. Some passing thru one night only. Everyone friendly. It’s quiet. No parties. No loud music. Not much shade. Small spaces. No bathrooms. Few spaces back up to a 4 lane highway. Full hookups are nice. We were in town for the Blue Angels and didn’t spend much time at the park. It’s about 25mi or 45min from Pensacola Beach.

  • b
    Feb. 8, 2019

    Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore

    Good but not very private

    We went tent camping for two nights with our pups at Fort Pickens and we really did enjoy it. The campground was nice and clean. They had nice showers and potties as well. The showers in the RV section have better shower heads btw. The beaches are gorgeous! A tip for travelers with pets, FL does not allow dogs on their beaches accept in specific "dog park" locations. Our dogs are not.. eh, normal .. so we ended up driving down to a private beach so they could enjoy the ocean. There is a lot of night life but We decided to skip that this trip. We enjoyed the beaches in the park at night and i highly recommend it! All in all we enjoyed our trip but we probably won't be back to Fort Pickens campground. The sites are very close together and we had a very nosey and drunk neighbor who really wanted to chat. We camp to get away from people, just saying. We were also bothered by RV and truck lights shining directly into our tent both nights from people driving through the campground. Not the best but we enjoyed camping at the beach.

  • S
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA

    Loved it. Highly recommend

    We absolutely loved this KOA. Staff was friendly and helpful. Departure day of our trip we had tire trouble (bolt in brand new tire) on our truck. Employee at camp front desk allowed us to stay some extra time at no charge so we could get the repair done and get packed up. Kudos!!!! Location is convenient to Gulf beaches and to Pensacola FL. Park is nice and quiet. Lots ate level. We chose one with a patio. Beautiful spot. Clean playground for kids. Dog park was a little rough but, hey, it's for dogs. We absolutely loved it here. Will stay again. Highly reccomend.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 28, 2024

    A Cozy Corner RV Lodge

    Quaint RV Park!

    Easy check in online. FHU-some shade, level concrete pad, picnic table. Easily backed in our 40 ft Montana. Very clean bathrooms, didn’t use just looked. Washer and dryer, and nice dog park. Close to lots of stores and restaurants, 20-30 min from beaches depending on traffic. Some traffic noise, since it’s next to a main road.

  • C
    Mar. 4, 2022

    Geronimo RV Beach Resort

    Close to Beach

    Very clean, friendly park. Cement pad sites with all hookups. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Dog park on site.

  • D
    May. 10, 2021

    Pelican Palms RV Park

    Easy spot off the highway.

    This camp ground is growing so there was quite a bit of construction debris around, but looking past that. This spot is literally right off Hwy 10 at exit 26 making it convenient for travelers. I would not recommend this campsite for true "camping". On ground fires are not allowed and there are no trails or walking areas. There is a small dog park but it is not really a "park". The Pool looked nice, but was closed. Nice shower house with great shower pressure. Probably 50/50 on folks living there and those just stopping through. I stayed 3 nights during the week, it was very quiet. The price is great for the location close to beaches, rivers and city. Not the prettiest camp ground, but if you just want to park your rig while you hit the beach, good choice.

  • Brodie D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 26, 2024

    River's Edge RV Campground

    Swampy!

    We arrived and everything was dry. The next morning, our site had literally turned into a pond. By the time I finished packing up to leave, I literally looked like I jumped in the river with all of my clothes on. Haha I guess that’s camping in Florida for ya. The park was nice overall. The bathrooms were okay. Full hookups and lots of trees so our service was a little spotty.


Guide to Pensacola

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Pensacola, Florida, there are several great options that welcome your furry friends. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic time.

Pet owners like the amenities offered at these campgrounds

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Pensacola

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great features

  • Navarre Beach Camping Resort boasts a heated pool and a pet area, ensuring a fun and comfortable stay for both you and your pets.
  • Gulf Shores-Pensacola West KOA features a market and picnic tables, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors with your furry companions.
  • Santa Rosa RV Resort is well-reviewed for its immaculate grounds and proximity to local attractions, making it an ideal spot for pet owners looking to explore the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Pensacola, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pensacola, FL is Fort Pickens Campground — Gulf Islands National Seashore with a 4.6-star rating from 98 reviews.

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