Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ponce Inlet, FL

If you're searching for a place to camp with pets near Ponce Inlet, look no further. Camping is an adventurous and unique way to escape the city—and you can bring along your furry friend. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Ponce Inlet's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ponce Inlet, FL (121)

    Camper-submitted photo from Tomoka State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tomoka State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Tomoka State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tomoka State Park Campground

    1. Tomoka State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    192 Photos
    410 Saves
    Ormond Beach, Florida

    Located in a shady hammock near the Tomoka River, each of the park's 100 campsites has a picnic table, grill, electric hook-up and water. A dump station is located within the park. Three restrooms with hot showers, two of which have accessible facilities, are located in the campground.

    $24 per night plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity.
    
    Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a Social Security disability award certificate or a 100-percent disability award certificate from the federal government are permitted to receive a 50-percent discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility is required.
    
    Well-behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.
    Maximum recreational vehicle (RV) length is 34 feet.
    For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
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    2. Blue Spring State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    182 Photos
    351 Saves
    Orange City, Florida

    Blue Spring State Park has 51 campsites (recreational vehicles up to 40 feet long) located in the sand pine scrub and are within walking distance to the spring. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, water, electricity and a grill. A dump station is available in the park. Pets are welcome in the Blue Springs camping area in accordance with our Pet Policy. ADA Accessible sites at Blue Springs State Park camping are offered on Reserve America and two new bathhouses are complete with accessible showers and bathroom stalls. Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts, wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200 and by 2018, that number skyrocketed to a record 485. Besides "sea cows," fish abound in the spring run, and these attract a variety of wading birds, ospreys, eagles and kingfishers. To see the park’s wonders, visitors can hike along the spring run or on the 4.5-mile Pine Island Trail. Visitors can also launch a canoe or kayak (rentals are available at the park) or take a guided river boat cruise.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $24 - $95 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

    3. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    153 Photos
    508 Saves
    Apopka, Florida

    Wekiwa Springs Camping offers slopes of gently rolling hills supporting longleaf pine among other specialty plants is the Sandhill habitat where the 60 spacious campsites are located. Each wooded site has water and electrical hook-up, a fire ring with grill and a picnic table. Some sites also have sewer hook-ups and a dump station is located at the campground. Accessible camp sites can be requested at the time of reservation. Two accessible restrooms with showers are located in the camping area. Firewood is available at the ranger station. Well behaved pets are allowed in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beachside Camping — Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
    Camper-submitted photo from Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort
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    5. Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort

    20 Reviews
    73 Photos
    347 Saves
    Flagler Beach, Florida

    With 1,500 linear feet of Atlantic Ocean beachfront for your enjoyment, Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort is one of the few RV resorts situated directly on a seawall along the beach. Located directly in the middle of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city 32 miles to the north, and Daytona Beach, 30 miles to the south, there are nearby attractions for everyone. We are truly a year-round premier camping destination.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park
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    6. Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park

    8 Reviews
    19 Photos
    70 Saves
    New Smyrna Beach, Florida

    All of our spacious sites are full service and full hookup and can accommodate any size unit including pull-thrus and back-in sites. We also have 12×20 country cottages to rent. At Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park, we offer all the amenities you need to make your stay with us a memorable one. Please, note that you must supply your own linens, sheets, pillows, towels, plates, cups, silverware. Also, no pets allowed inside or tied up outside! 30 & 50 Amp Service Available Back-in Sites Basketball Court Beautiful Landscaping Billiards Cable TV Clean Restrooms Coin Laundry Facility Convenience Store with Ice Copy & Fax Services Fishing Horseshoes Internet Access LP Gas Mail Service Military Discounts Available Monthly Rates Outdoor Games Pets Welcome Planned Activities Playground Pull-thru Sites Recreation Room Sewer Hook-ups Showers Shuffleboard Solar Heated Swimming Pool Tent Sites Pickle ball Dump Station Entertainment Rock Mining

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
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    7. Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    34 Reviews
    68 Photos
    408 Saves
    Astor, Florida

    Overview

    Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing.The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.

    Recreation

    Visitors can swim, snorkel and dive year-round in the crystalline waters of the spring. The spring is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted, and a broad and naturally gently sloped spring pool becomes a natural water park where visitors can picnic, swim and play. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation. Fishing and canoeing are p opular outside the swimming area. Anglers can bring a rod and reel and head down to one of the platforms along the Timucuan Trail to drop a line in Alexander Run. Visitors can rent canoes or bring their own and paddle down Alexander Run into the Alexander Springs Wilderness.Day hikers will appreciate a short interpretive trail on a boardwalk over the spring and through the palm trees. They can also access two segments of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail, which runs through the entire national forest.

    Natural Features

    Alexander Springs is among 27 first-magnitude springs in Florida, and is by far one of the easiest for visitors to enjoy. The water is a constant 72 degrees and extraordinarily clear with a sandy bottom. The area is subtropical, surrounded by a floodplain forest of maples, sweet gum and cabbage palms. Alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, black bear and numerous birds make their home in the national forest.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visitors can explore the surrounding Alexander Springs Wilderness Area. A paddle down the spring run is the best option to explore the mosaic of hardwood swamp, hardwood forest and scrub habitats and spot the animals that live there. The Ocala National Forest is notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to both ATV enthusiasts and Jeeps, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters from around Central Florida. These opportunities are available within a short drive of Alexander Springs.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (352) 669-3522.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation. https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies Refunds are not given for inclement weather for camping, gear rentals, or day-use fees.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mound Fish Camp

    8. Indian Mound Fish Camp

    8 Reviews
    104 Photos
    97 Saves
    Oak Hill, Florida

    Quiet family owned and ran RV park and bait shop directly on the intracoastal waterway.Nestled in the heart of mosquitos lagoon - abundant fishing, dolphin, manatee and wildlife sightings abound! You can arrive by boat or car and our campground office/baitshop is stocked with all your fishing and camping supplies, bait and snacks and beverages! Nearby restaurants have some of the freshest seafood in the area! Amenities include laundry facility, bait shop, tiki deck, lighted fishing pier, boat launch, cabin rentals as well as secluded boat slips!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $68 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort

    9. Coral Sands RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    17 Photos
    142 Saves
    Ormond Beach, Florida

    Coral Sands also offers one of the few RV Parks that is directly on the beach. The Park has 33 sites in a variety of lengths to accommodate any size. Full Hook-up sites with all the amenities of the hotel which include; Oceanfront Heated Pool, Laundry Facility, and Free Wi-Fi. Please be aware all sites are 20,30 and 50 amp with water and sewer hookups on every site. Coral Sands does not provide adapters. Handicap accessible comfort station available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Daytona Beach RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Daytona Beach RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Daytona Beach RV Resort

    10. Daytona Beach RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    3 Photos
    24 Saves
    Port Orange, Florida
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Ponce Inlet

712 Reviews of 121 Ponce Inlet Campgrounds


  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manatee Hammock Campground
    Nov. 10, 2024

    Manatee Hammock Campground

    Great County Park

    Great county park for our holiday weekend trip. Sites are a little tight and park is open to none campers, but otherwise no complaints (and really those aren’t a big deal). Decent rates, full hook ups, great location, friendly staff, clean bathhouse, and beautiful views of the Indian River. We plan on coming back.

  • Alexandra E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    Right across Florida Trail and cold but gorgeous spring

    Very convenient campground to go for a hike along the florida trail and cool off in the gorgeous blue spring waters. It does get crowded so plan accordingly.

  • Cody N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Coral Sands RV Resort
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Coral Sands RV Resort

    Great spot for the family, ocean view

    Spot 25, direct view to the ocean. At the beach in seconds. Nice pool on the other side of hotel. Will be back!

  • Julian G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Manatee Hammock Campground
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Manatee Hammock Campground

    Great location to Cape Canaveral

    Wonderful staff and well maintained Park, sites and facilities. Great fishing and kayaking in the lagoon with a view of Cape Canaveral.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge RV Park
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    Hidden Camping Gem Truly On The River’s Edge

    One thing’s for certain, this camping outpost located just outside the itty bitty village of Georgetown couldn’t be any closer to the mighty St. Johns River, which if you don’t know, is one of the largest and most prolific fishing rivers in all of Florida. Should you find yourself in north-central Florida and / or near Lake George and looking for a spot to call ‘home for the night’ (or many as it might be) then you’ll definitely want to plan a stay here at Rivers Edge RV Park, which is a little know campground jewel in the rough, but be sure to reach out well in advance, as with only 50 or so slots, this place books up quick.

    Apart from the very close proximity to St. Johns River – so close that Rivers Edge RV Park actually offers up boat launch and slips exclusively for its guests, so if you have a boat, whether with motor or not (like those of us towing canoes and kayaks), be sure to call ahead and enquire about available boat slips – this is one very pristine, well-kept and easily organized campground. There’s a decent amount of top-grade amenities including spartan-clean restrooms, shower & laundry facilities with brand new washers & dryers, propane refueling station, a pup playground, trash stations and waterfront nature walk path.

    What I appreciated most was that Rivers Edge RV Park offers up a distinct tent area, which places mi tent-pitchin’ bredren in our own canvassed-erected environ that is actually the closest camping option to the St. Johns River here. As for the RV or 5th Wheel crowd, the standard hook-ups are offered here including 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage back-in and pull-through sites with concrete patios. Complimentary WiFi is offered everywhere and actually isn’t too bad (although our ability to stream was slow). Most sites offer up picnic tables and fire-rings and there are community offerings like a riverside pavilion (also with another set of restrooms and showers), lawn games, horseshoes, pickleball court and enough space for a good game of jarts or frisbee.

    As for the campground itself, you’ll access Rivers Edge RV Park simply by following Road 309 and just as this small country road bends making way for Drayton Island, you’ll want to turn in heading westerly, wherein you’ll be greeted by the main office where you’ll check in at the office immediately on the right. The layout for the campground is a simple loop, about the size of a junior football field with sites #1-28 on the right and the other sites through #54 on the interior of the loop. Should you not have a tent or an RV, no worries, the very good folks at Rivers Edge even have a handful of cabins that they’ll rent you. Overall, I found the pricing to be VERY affordable here – no matter what type of camping you might be interested in.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) Rivers Edge RV Park offers up firewood for sale for a decent price, which I always like to flag, because if you don’t need to find additional space to haul firewood with you, it frees up space for other things, right?; (2) If you’ve got kids and need a much bigger space to let them run around, nearby this campground is a very nice kid’s playground as well as a soccer field; (3) For anyone wanting a bit of an off-the-grid adventure, just south of Rivers Edge is the Drayton Island Ferry (just take your second right after the US post office), where you can cross the channel over to Drayton Island for some decent off-the-trail biking & biking as well as zip-lining, which you can access on the far western side of the island at Grands Island Resort, which is a very cool camping outpost in its own right; and (4) Should you grow weary of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your roto-molded Cordova cooler or mini-onboard fridge, you’ll only find meager options near you that include Mel’s River Pub Italian Grille & Liquor Store that offers up a very diverse menu featuring pasta, sandwiches and pizzas, The Oaks Golf Club Café serving up glorified bar fare such as burgers, po-boys, wings, fried baskets, tacos & quesadillas and southern comfort food or Renegades on the River, which is actually another campground, but offers up a super-cool restaurant featuring pizzas, wings, peel & eat shrimp and fried foodstuffs like pickles and gator bites as well as a Tiki Hut pouring some mighty strong Daquiris and Mai Tais.

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pellicer Creek Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Pellicer Creek Campground

    South St. Augustine RV Park Haven

    Located due southeast of the country's oldest town of St. Augustine (a.k.a. Ancient City) and just a few stone’s throw west of the busiest highway that runs north-south in the entire state of Florida (I95), this RV park (more permanent vs. transitory, mind you) is perfect for anyone looking for EZ access to both I95, US1 and even slightly further afield the glorious A1A. While definitely on the smaller side with only about 30 or so slots and, thus, more intimate, this location offers up full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage) for mostly back-in and just a few pull-through sites. There's a simple circle loop to the layout, where midway through you'll come across an access point to a small tributary from the Pellicer River, which is a perfect access point for kayaking and canoeing - just beware of the alligators, which show up in packs during mating season.

    As for amenities, apart from the Pellicer Creek itself and the small slice of earth that you will enjoy peace & quiet at, there isn’t much that this location offers apart from a designated picnic table and hook-ups at each site. There are no bathrooms or shower facilities per se. The place isn’t terribly level either as you drive towards the creek, it will be on a slight descent, while a slight ascent will greet you upon your return and eventual exit. That said, this place does get high marks for having a key-coded security gate to enter with, which given the very close proximity to I95 and US1 is a very welcomed feature indeed. WiFi does exist here but we barely got a bar. And as far as the slots themselves go, there isn’t much of any privacy as the slots are very close to one another, but unlike a lot of other places we’ve been to, there wasn’t much noise during the day or at night.

    Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) Apart from the amazingly nice people who run this place, there is little to love about a campground that is more for RVs than actual outdoor tent campers, so if you are the latter and want a supremely amazing tent-pitching experience, then you are in great luck as just nearby and less than 15 minutes away you have Princess Prairie Preserve or Faver-Dykes SP both just due east; (2) If you have grown tired of firing up franks & beans for another meal, and while there’s not much within close proximity to this campground, fret not, jump in your vehicle and head north on I95 to Smokin’ D’s BBQ and if you are looking for some great seafood, then head east of this BBQ pit stand to The Commander’s Shellfish Camp for some great steamed shrimp and iced tall boys; (3) When you are looking for something really different to keep yourself entertained, head across the street from Pellicer Creek Campground to Shantytown Village, which is a former oyster farm that now features rustic buildings that feature local artisans, craftspeople and vendors selling their wares and on the weekend the place is transformed into a farmer’s market; and (4) While the access point to the Pellicer Creek is arguably the greatest asset this campground has, and as enjoyable as the creek is, it is slow-moving and not terribly eventful, making it a really good oaring for about an hour in either direction, but for more avid waters with which to navigate, you’ll want to head over to either Princess Prairie Preserve or Faver-Dykes SP (are you seeing a pattern here?!) for some excellent paddling.

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Luna Sands Resort
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Luna Sands Resort

    Hillside RV Camping Near Major Blue Hole

    Only a stone’s throw away to one of the most beautiful and isolated natural springs in the entire Sunshine State, which is Blue Springs SP, Luna Sands is a uniquely hidden campground, built exclusively for the RV driving or 5th Wheel-toting crowd. If you are a tent-pitching camper, then unfortunately there is ‘no room at this Inn’ so to speak, but the good news for you is that if you are reading this review, my HUGE advice would be simply to book a camping spot over at Blue Springs SP itself. That said, if you are looking for an off-the-beaten path RV campground, then you might as well have found heaven.

    This place has a quaint, clean community pool that greets you upon entry at the front office (which also serves as a campground market of sorts and sells a number of sundries at affordable prices). Across the way from the front office, you’ll discover the very spartan laundry facilities, adjacent to what looks like a killer outdoor Tiki hut bar with enough exposed floorboards for a proper bit of barn dancing and live music entertaining, although there was neither of these when we were passing through. There’s also a club house here and bath house facilities that were also incredibly clean and very well organized. This is also one of those RV campgrounds that comes with those silly themed weekends from November to April, so if that’s another draw for you, so be it. Additional amenities include: swing set, cornhole, basketball court, WiFi and kids playground with swing set.

    As for the campground itself, it is comprised of about 120 back-in and pull-through sites with capacity for 6 additional overflow slots in case the place either gets flooded or overrun somehow. Each slot is accompanied by the standard issued picnic table, which are in fairly decent condition, along with a standard fire ring and are situated on slightly sloping land, so be sure to check out the space beforehand for being level. Typical hook-ups are offered with 20 / 30 / 50 amp electricity, water and sewage. Once on the grounds, as you meander around the place, there’s a number of intimate, little micro-neighborhoods that dot the grounds of this campground. Each space has decent room to both maneuver as well as set up your outdoor living cabana. Cozy and neighborly is how I would describe the place, which might just be perfect, given the prices.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) IMHO the best areas to secure a spot include those on the SW corner of the campground as they are far enough away from the main road and the other noise-inducing amenities on the campground. These slots include: #124– 131 as well as #A– K and #39; (2) If you hadn’t come here to access Blue Springs State Park, you should really rethink that and make sure you get over to this water wonderland, which is one of the very few 72 degree year-round crystal clear springs that offers up herds of manatees to swim alongside, particularly from November– February; (3) Should you be looking for some local fare after looking into the depths of your onboard mini fridge and coming up empty, then you are in luck as nearby there’s a sweet little Argentinian joint called Rincon del Sabor and another dive called Taste of Soul – neither of which you’ll wanna write home about, but will definitely give you a break from ‘frank& beans’ for the night. And if neither of those places do the trick for you, there is also a few other restaurants you might wanna check out like Gram’s Kitchen for low country breakfast cooked up all day, Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican as well as Fire on the Bayou for some nice, spicy Cajun; and (4) If you need to stock up on any supplies, nearby Luna Sands is a grade A Publix as well as a Walmart nearby, so you should have no problems being stocked up while staying here.

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Blue Spring State Park Campground

    Keeping Cool @ Blue Springs

    Here at Sand Pine Campground inside of Blue Springs State Park, you’ll find that while this is a fairly large campground, the substantial amount of vegetation, along with the flow of how the campground is organized, the individual campsites give off a vibe of privacy, intimacy and solitude. Upon entry to this SP, you’ll meet likely some of the friendliest park rangers of any FL state park (although, honestly, the very GREAT rangers @ Rodman Campground ultimately win the battle!), who will provide you with all of the great information you need to have a great experience here.

    As for the pet-friendly campground specifically, each of the 51 sites has its own picnic table, water and electric as well as fire ring, while the ground itself is laden with powdery grey sand (so leave your boots or flip flops at the door of your tent or RV). The individual slots are somewhat tight and narrow to navigate, but most RVs should be OK to back into these sites. What you will appreciate the most about Sand Pine is that just about every site offers a substantial amount of privacy with solid, thick Floridian jungle putting decent distance between you and your neighbors. The only downside is that it is a solid hike from this campground to the spring itself, which will require you to drive there or take a decent bike ride.

    The amenities are pretty amazing with the two bathroom and laundry room facilities appearing to be nearly brand new and there are designated dump stations scattered throughout making disposal of trash and recyclables EZ. The restroom facilities had vending machines as well. As for the sand pine scrub nature you are surrounded by, but the real gem here of course is the fresh crystal spring that is teaming with manatees, which are best to view and swim alongside between the winter months of November and February. For my float-seeking friends, there’s a solid kayak / canoe launch and if you don’t want to get some oaring in, you can partake in a guided river boat cruise.

    If you’re looking to get away from it all and enjoy some privacy, then this is a great little campground for you to consider. And if you miss anything from the non-natural world, have no fears, a short drive into town to grab a pizza or load up on groceries is easy enough to manage. What I love most about camping here at Blue Springs SP is that during heavier tourist season, a reservation will guarantee you access to the spring, which sometimes gets full and therefore requires the rangers to stop traffic flow into the park, so if you've got a place guaranteed for the night, then, well, you need not worry about the morning rush when most will just worry about getting in the park.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you find yourself out-of-luck in finding an available campground site to reserve, try your luck at booking one of the 6 often overlooked cabins, which BTW, come with their own set of parking spaces; (2) When you grow weary of digging through your onboard mini-fridge or roto-molded Cordova cooler, then check out some of the local fare where nearby in town, there’s a sweet little Argentinian joint called Rincon del Sabor, classic pie palace called Blue Springs Pizza and another ethereal dive called Taste of Soul – neither of which you’ll wanna write home about, but will definitely give you a break from ‘frank & beans’ for the night. And if neither of those places do the trick for you, there is also a few other restaurants you might wanna check out like Gram’s Kitchen for low country breakfast cooked up all day, Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican as well as Fire on the Bayou for some nice, spicy Cajun; (3) Should you need to stock up on any supplies, nearby Blue Springs SP has a 'grade A' Publix as well as a Walmart nearby, so you should have no problems being stocked up while staying here; and (4) When the kiddos get restless and the pristine nature that you find yourself surrounded by isn’t enough of a distraction, then head due east to Family Fun Town, which is a family-friendly amusement center with batting cages, mini-golf, arcade games and go cart racing. Yahoo!

    Happy Camping!

  • Haley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Matanzas State Forest
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Matanzas State Forest

    Rural Campground not far from st augustine

    Took some rough dirt roads to get to this campsite. If you value peace and quiet you will love this campsite. It’s more primitive than anything in my opinion. Star gazing out here is absolutely immaculate. The sites here are pretty large. You could fit several tents in these sites. Some limited service.

  • Haley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area

    Jungle camp

    Nice spots for tent camping. Got surprisingly cold when I visited. Would’ve been 5 stars if it weren’t for obnoxiously loud and rude neighbors that were yelling/screaming until midnight. If you camp here, expect to hear lots of partying.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Bulow RV
    Jun. 8, 2024

    Encore Bulow RV

    Pool was okay, but the staff wasn’t.

    I asked my parents to book this RV site because it has a pool and WiFi. First things first, you have to pay for WiFi. I spent $15 on WiFi for ONE DAY for 7 people because if you make only one account it allows only 3 devices to sign it with it. Doesn’t mention anything about that on their website or on here. The plants here and the views are really pretty. The pool was okay, and the one day and night we stayed there we met some friendly people who were staying there as well. The next morning, (40 minutes before checkout time) they were already calling my mom and asking us when we were leaving. Are you serious? Put an earlier check-out time on your business if you want people to leave earlier. It sucks because I recommended this site to my parents, and they treated my mom very crummy. We won’t be back here again.

  • Meghan C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Seminole State Forest - Moccasin Camp

    Drive up then walk in campsite on the water with no neighbors

    I love this site and have camped there twice (most recently Feb 2024). We packed light but not that light because we like to be comfortable; it took my BF and me about 3 trips each to get everything we needed to the site, including firewood, our 4 person tent, air mattress, camp stove, cooler, etc. The walk from where you can park to the actual site is also not that long (about a quarter mile away), but it can be prone to flooding, so I would wear waterproof hiking boots and have some gaters handy when you arrive in case you have to walk through some muddy spots or puddles as we did on this last trip.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Princess Place Preserve - Moody Campground
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Princess Place Preserve - Moody Campground

    Beautiful place

    This is an excellent place to pitch a tent and spend time in nature without traveling far. Great hiking trails and the Pelicer Creek is available for fishing. Bring a kayak.

    The camp sites are huge. The tent sites are elevated which should help keep the soil dryer in case of rain.

    Keep in mind that there is no water available at the camping sites or the entire park for that matter. Potable or non potable so you have to bring in all drinking water and water for washing dishes if you plan on doing some cleanup. Also, there are bathrooms but they’re pretty far. The campsites do have nearby porta potties.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Manatee Hammock Campground
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Manatee Hammock Campground

    Very Nice Location & Property

    Nice park and amenities. Maintained well enough. Spaces are closer together but the amount of trees and foliage make it seem more private. Don’t ask for an early check in. Even if your spot is empty. The staff was extremely rude and unfriendly. I understand policy is policy but being rude doesn’t help enforce the policy.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Monroe Park
    Apr. 5, 2024

    Lake Monroe Park

    Nice stay

    This park was really nice to camp at, you got hookups for water and electricity. Hot showers in the bathrooms, each bathroom has its own sink , mirror , toilet , and hot showers the water doesn’t go cold on you. Pretty quite in the distance you can hear the power plant but not as bad as I thought it would be it’s a muffled noise so if you got tv or ear plugs you are in real good shape lol ! For rent campers atleast!! Clean grounds, has a soda machine near the playground very nice to launch boats out as well , I also see on here it’s listed @$15 it’s not $15 thru the number it’s like $25 plus tax (: worth it for the hookups

  • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from KARS park
    Apr. 4, 2024

    KARS park

    Great view for Rocket Launches

    Located on the river across from Kennedy Space Center, it's a great spot to view launches with 20 or so spots along the river.

    Water/electric sites only, but there are two dump stations available. Boat launch just outside the campground as well. Bath houses were clean and there is a small camp store.

    Spots are all first come, first serve. Only available to KSC/NASA employees and military though (and requires an annual membership of $15-20). The campground does update open sites on their facebook page daily (https://www.facebook.com/KARSPark).

  • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alexander Springs Recreation Area
    Mar. 22, 2024

    Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    Beautiful spring, pricey sites

    The spring is walking distance from campground - we saw turtles, otters, and many fish while swimming in the spring. For the price, no electric or water hookups and the facilities were not well maintained. Sites are close together and campground can get noisy. Front desk staff are amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable. The springs are worth a visit, but campground is too expensive for what you get.

  • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hopkins Prairie Campground — National Forests In Florida
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Hopkins Prairie Campground — National Forests In Florida

    Off the beaten path

    This is a beautiful campground with proximity to the Florida Scenic Trail. Ideal for tent camping, as the forest service roads were a little rough for our RV. Campground is along a beautiful and unique wet prairie. No cell service, no electric or water hookups. Worth a stay in a tent! Recommend using entrance off route 19 via forest service road 86.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Spring State Park Campground
    Mar. 10, 2024

    Blue Spring State Park Campground

    Manatee and Florida nature

    Visited to see Manatees from the land. Cooler temps best for manatee numbers.

    Campground sites feel secluded with vegetation but can be challenging for backing up into spots.

    Had electric and water but trash is upon exit along with dump station

    Nice paved road around campground and short trail to main park area. Canoe and kayak rentals available.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Lake Retreat
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Deer Lake Retreat

    New to the Dyrt!

    Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!



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