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    Manatee Hammock Campground's large fenced dog park on the riverfront welcomes pets at its full-hookup sites near Titusville. The park provides a pet-friendly environment with designated areas for dogs to play off-leash, complete with toys. Sonrise Palms RV Park maintains clean facilities specifically designed for pets and children, featuring a gated dog park. Both campgrounds offer RV and tent camping options with water and electric hookups. Wickham Park Campground in Melbourne and Encore Space Coast in Rockledge also accommodate pets with their full-service RV sites. The campground at Patrick Air Force Base permits pets while providing waterfront views. The dog park at Manatee Hammock is particularly spacious, allowing dogs to run freely along the Indian River with plenty of room for exercise and play.

    Campers with pets enjoy excellent views of rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center directly from Manatee Hammock's fishing pier. The park sits off the Indian River, creating an ideal environment for both pets and their owners with water access and fishing opportunities. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean shower facilities and laundry rooms, though tent campers should bring earplugs due to proximity to railroad tracks and airport noise at some locations. The Rockledge area experiences warm temperatures year-round, making it suitable for camping with pets in all seasons, though summer months can be particularly hot. Several campgrounds feature swimming pools where humans can cool off after walking dogs along designated paths. Waste bag stations are available at most pet-friendly campgrounds, ensuring convenient cleanup options for responsible pet owners.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Rockledge (89)

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      1. Jetty Park Campground

      4.4(34)11mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Love that the beach is only steps away. White sand, beautiful!1 Nice Jetty and multiple restaurants close by. Staff very friendly. Bathrooms are ok. One of my favorite campgrounds."

      "Great short local trip for our family of 6 and 2 dogs. Lots of friendly people and other dogs."

      from $24 - $100 / night

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      2. Manatee Hammock Campground

      4.1(38)13mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents

      "The are also very dog friendly and have a dog park. The dock is also the perfect place to catch some redfish or snook. Had a wonderful time in this tucked away little spot."

      "Great location to walk down to the pier and watch the rockets launch from the space center. Nice swimming pool, store and laundry 3 on site. Ice big camp sites with lots of shade."

      from $28 - $39 / night

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      3. Encore Space Coast

      4.0(5)1mi from RockledgeRVs

      "Lots of long term RVers and very few sites for Thousand Trails Members. Very close to Cocoa Beach!"

      "Located close to all attractions including disney, and the space center and lots of other great places to see. Park was nice, clean and such great people. The fishing was amazing."

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      4. Sonrise Palms RV

      4.3(4)4mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a very clean, pet and children friendly RV park. Gated dog park with lots of toys."

      "Friendly staff, close to the beach, and several points of interest. We will be back!"

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      5. Manatee Cove Family Campground at Patrick Air Force Base

      4.8(5)10mi from RockledgeRVs

      "Nice wooded lots. .. nice change of scenery here on the Florida coast. Quite and Peaceful. Not a “party “ campground like Long Point . The Staff in the office was helpful and friendly."

      "This location reminded me of the TV show ‘I Dream of Jeannie’. Located near Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral it is directly along the historic Banana River."

      from $10 - $30 / night

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      6. Joy RV Park

      3.8(4)4mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campground enjoys a strategic location with a nearby Sam's Club for shopping convenience."

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      7. Jetty Park Canaveral Port Auth

      4.2(6)11mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      8. Wickham Park Campground

      4.0(6)11mi from RockledgeTents

      "It’s a great place with lots of bike/walking paths and wide open, quiet spaces. Hope to take advantage of the fishing ponds, mountain bike trails and archery range in future visits."

      "It’s very close to shops but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re in the campground. Close to beaches. Lots of trails to walk or mountain bike."

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      9. Brevard County Park Wickham Campground

      5.0(2)12mi from RockledgeRVs, Cabins
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      10. KARS Park - NASA Members Only

      4.0(1)10mi from RockledgeRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $10 - $20 / night

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    • Tony W.
      Nov. 22, 2020

      Sonrise Palms RV

      Wonderful Staff, pet and kid friendly.

      This is a very clean, pet and children friendly RV park. Gated dog park with lots of toys.

    • C
      Feb. 25, 2023

      Jetty Park Campground

      Bad

      No dogs allowed and they like many Florida parks should have some way for Fl residence to actually be able to camp in Florida but no they don’t 

    • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 9, 2026

      Sonrise Palms RV

      Peaceful Pocket on the Space Coast

      There is something instantly calming about pulling into Sonrise Palms RV Park (you will want to note that misspelled 'Sonrise' otherwise you won't find this place on your GPS), tucked just off I-95 in Cocoa, where the pace slows down and the setting feels more like a quiet neighborhood packed with RVs than a busy campground, with spacious, mostly level sites, palm trees and greenery scattered throughout along with an EZ layout that makes settling in feel effortless. With around 80 to 90 full hookup sites, a heated pool, clean bathhouse and laundry, and even small touches like a dog park and canal fishing, this spot has all the essentials covered without feeling overwhelming. One evening, we grabbed a casual dinner nearby called The Grass Shack and came back to let the boys unwind at the pool while my hubby and I walked the grounds, spotting little bits of wildlife and enjoying that warm Florida night air before heading back for a cozy wind-down at our site. I would absolutely recommend this campground for families looking for a relaxed, low-key stay thanks to its quiet atmosphere, very clean bathroom and shower facilities as well as EZ access to nearby beaches, rocket launches and Space Coast adventures just a short drive away.

    • W
      May. 22, 2018

      Manatee Hammock Campground

      Best place to see a launch!

      THIS quaint little park is so delightful. With so many gorgeous water birds and trees. The park sits off the Indian River and is the perfect place to catch a launch. The are also very dog friendly and have a dog park. The dock is also the perfect place to catch some redfish or snook. Had a wonderful time in this tucked away little spot.

    • Robin M.
      Sep. 28, 2018

      Manatee Hammock Campground

      Great location great staff

      Great location to walk down to the pier and watch the rockets launch from the space center. Nice swimming pool, store and laundry 3 on site. Ice big camp sites with lots of shade. Dog park and showers. Fish from the pier and small boat launch from park.

    • D
      May. 15, 2018

      Manatee Hammock Campground

      Love this park, Dog friendly

      It is so nice, right on the Indian river. There is a large fenced Dog Park on the riverfront. Near Titusville, FL. You can see Kennedy Space Center across the water.

    • L O.
      Dec. 14, 2020

      Manatee Hammock Campground

      Tent folk: bring earplugs

      Arrived here for a three-night tent stay at spot 153. The campground is easily accessible from the highway, and a breeze to check in. Friendly staff. Dumpsters behind the main office. All roads are one-way counterclockwise. The bathroom and laundry room are about 100 meters from spot 153. Both are clean. There's a nice pavilion overlooking the water inside the eastern loop. There's a good size, fenced-in, leash-free dog park next to the water. The water views are beautiful at sunrise. There's a pier for fishing and just serene eastern observation toward Cape Canaveral. There's a kayak launch ramp as well.

      Spot 153 was perfectly partially shaded, with a mix of sand and grass, and it was level. The only critters seen here are playful squirrels. RV spots can be quite close to each other, but not many of their inhabitants were seen outside during these chilly, mid-December days when the temperature dipped to 40F at night, and high 50's in the day. All spots have electric and picnic table. The water spigot at 153 was about two inches from the ground. Why?

      The only downside of the campground is its proximity to railroad tracks and airport. The noise seemed to be constant on weekdays.

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 1, 2023

      Kissimmee RV Park

      RV Sardine Can

      If you’re looking for a spot to park your 5th wheel or mobile RV campsite for the night and don’t mind being shoulder to shoulder with likeminded RV campers, then the flatly paved surfaces of Kissimmee RV Park, complete with 193 campsites, might just be for you. While just off the I-4 corridor taking you into Orlando (only 30 or so minutes due north of this location), pet-friendly Kissimmee RV Park offers close proximity to and affordable overnight accommodations near all of the amusement parks (just 6.5 miles away) the Magical City has to offer. 

      As far as amenities go, there’s a handful: recreation hall, full-service kitchen, heated pool, shuffle board court, bingo, horseshoe pits, scattered BBQ grills, spartan restrooms and bath house (although in need of refurbishment), laundry-O-mat, ice machine, free WiFi (but only at rec hall and pool – many people complained that they couldn’t access WiFi while at their sites, but if you read the fine print, that’s not what this place promises), RV storage, dog parks & walking paths, a few scattered gazebos and a propane tank refilling station. Each site comes with its own flat concrete slab that you can call home for the night, accompanied by a lone picnic table and all the typical hook-ups you would expect (30 / 50 electric amp, water, sewage, etc.) along with designated dump sites and an electric charging station as well as small pond. 

      Insider’s tips? Sure, here’s a few: (1) if you are tent camping, apparently Kissimmee RV Park has some sites, but as we were passing through with an RV, I didn’t bother to look, so check this out; (2) Tired of foraging through your cooler or on-board mini-fridge for your next meal? Then there’s no shortage of options being this close to Disney, so while there’s the chain restaurants nearby (Chili’s, Perkin’s, BJ’s, etc.), I recommend a few off-the-beaten places like Fat Boy’s BBQ, Savion’s Place or Capone’s Dinner & Show Theater;(3) Fan of comic books? My family and I stumbled across Coliseum of Comics Kissimmee and it was a nice diversion for a few hours; and (4) Want to go back in time for a nice meal and theater?! Then look no further than Medieval Times, which is literally just down the road! 

      Happy Camping!

    • Ronald C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 12, 2022

      Encore Space Coast

      Very tight spots

      stayed here for 2 days . The place is big and about 50% seasonal campers , spots are very tight and no dog park . They have some nice spots but they put me in the back like a sardine LOL the guy next door had to move his truck for me to get in and I only could park my truck in front of my door since there was no space any where else. It was close to the Interstate so if you are looking for a place to stop for the night unless you want to hone your back up skills and never go outside I would suggest keep moving on

    Guide to Rockledge

    Campgrounds near Rockledge, Florida offer year-round camping opportunities with temperatures averaging 72°F to 90°F depending on the season. Located in Brevard County along Florida's Space Coast, the area sits approximately 13 feet above sea level with sandy terrain. Winter months (November-February) provide the most comfortable camping weather with lower humidity and temperatures in the 60s-70s.

    What to do

    Rocket launch viewing spots: At Jetty Park Campground, campers gather at the fishing pier for unobstructed views of rocket launches. "For what it is, this place is perfect... It also gives front row seats to the ships coming to port as well as any launches from cape Canaveral which are much more frequent now," notes Jesse P.

    Beach access and fishing: Many campgrounds provide direct beach access for swimming and shoreline fishing. "We stayed here with a tent in mid-June... The campground was quiet, with about two-thirds of the sites unoccupied," reports Denis P. about Jetty Park. Sites near water access fill quickly during peak season.

    Biking paths: Several parks feature designated biking trails. Wickham Park Campground offers "lots of bike/walking paths and wide open, quiet spaces," according to Jeff F. The park also has "mountain bike trails" that connect throughout the property, making it ideal for cyclists bringing their own equipment.

    What campers like

    Waterfront views: Manatee Cove Family Campground provides waterfront camping with sunset views. "They have waterfront sites available. Amazing views watching the sun set in the evening. The view faces west," writes Richard. Water-facing sites typically cost $5-10 more per night than standard sites.

    Wildlife observation: Multiple campgrounds offer opportunities to view local wildlife. "26 acres, small campground; most sites are relatively close to each other; lots of trees and shade; beautiful water views from several campsites," reports Jorge F. about Manatee Hammock Campground.

    Proximity to attractions: Joy RV Park provides convenient access to regional attractions. "Its direct access to the interstate simplifies travel to Melbourne (approximately 30 minutes away), Daytona Beach (roughly an hour's drive), and even Orlando (merely 45 minutes away)," explains Amelie G. Most major attractions require a vehicle as public transportation options are limited.

    What you should know

    Train and airport noise: Some campgrounds experience significant noise from nearby transportation. "The only downside of the campground is its proximity to railroad tracks and airport. The noise seemed to be constant on weekdays," cautions L O. about Manatee Hammock Park.

    Seasonal crowds: Winter months bring significantly more campers to the area. "Potential guests are highly encouraged to call ahead and inquire about availability during the months of November thru February when the campground traditionally maintains close to full capacity," advises Jason B. about Manatee Cove Family Campground.

    Site spacing: Many campgrounds have tightly packed sites. "The sites were large however had a lot of ruts. The grounds were not very well manicured although there were people working to try to freshen up the place," notes Cynthia D. about Forest Village RV Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Brevard County Park Wickham Campground provides family-friendly amenities. "Beautiful and expansive grounds. quiet. perfect fit," writes Sarah L. The park includes multiple playground areas suitable for different age groups.

    Space-themed activities: Many families plan their stays around space-related attractions. "We got to see a space X rocket launch from the space center from the campground," shares Robin M. about Space Coast RV Resort. Kennedy Space Center is approximately 30 minutes from most Rockledge campgrounds.

    Swimming options: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Rockledge offer swimming facilities. "No fires allowed, heated pool was very nice for the kids," reports Sven L. about Encore Space Coast. Pools typically operate year-round with heated water during cooler months.

    Tips from RVers

    Utilities and hookups: Encore Space Coast RV Resort provides full-service sites. "Decent RV park close to the beach. Had a back in site. Gravel under the RV so not quite level," mentions Sven L. Most RV campgrounds in the area offer 30/50 amp service with water and sewer connections.

    Site selection: RVers recommend researching specific site locations before booking. "Very tight spots but wow, it's got everything. Breakfast/lunch place, a restaurant with bar within walking distance," notes rani D. about Jetty Park Campground. Corner sites typically offer more space but book quickly during peak season.

    Leveling challenges: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Rockledge have uneven sites. "An overnight stay with 25ft RV for 94$ including taxes for a partial hook up... Very clean communal toilet/showers if slightly dated," reports Annabel F. about Sonrise Palms RV Park. Many sites require leveling blocks, especially for larger rigs.

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