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At the time of campsite registration, pet owners will be required to show proof of a current rabies vaccination for each pet. A pet fee will be charged to help offset any additional staff costs to the park. Also, a set of conduct rules will be enforced for campers with pets.


This list is subject to change. Please call the park for inquiry.



SOUTHWEST REGION


Alafia River State ParkLithia FL 33547

Alafia River State Park is located in southeastern Hillsborough County, about 30 miles southeast of Tampa. It consists of 6,312 acres. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking. A network of 40 miles of trails offer horseback riding, hiking, and...   Read more




Caladesi Island State ParkDunedin FL 34698

Caladesi Island State Park is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in the state. The park comprises a total of 650 upland acres and more than 1800 acres of surrounding mangroves and grass flats. In addition to over 3 miles of sandy beach and a 3-mile nature trail, fragile beach dunes, maritime hammock, and mangrove forest are all found at Caladesi Island.   Read more



Collier-Seminole State ParkNaples FL 34114
Reservations are highly recommended from November through March. Camping from June through Sept. may be accompanied by biting insects and afternoon rains. Hiking & mountain bike trails are subject to flooding from June to November. Call ahead for conditions. A saltwater fishing license can be purchased at bait and tackle shops, and is required for fishing in the Blackwater River.  Read more





  • Highlands Hammock State ParkSebring FL 33872

    Highlands Hammock State Park is a 9251 acre park opened to the public in 1931. The park still preserves a scenic, virgin hardwood forest. The sharp-eyed wildlife observer can catch a glimpse of whitetail deer and alligators almost every day. For a fascinating look at various areas, the park offers nine separate nature trails, including the popular catwalk through a cypress swamp. Read more



    Hillsborough River State ParkThonotosassa FL 33592

    The river provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a canoe/kayak launch is available at parking lot#4. Some of our amenities are the Spirit of the Woods Café’ which is open 9am-5pm seven days a week. This concession provides breakfast and lunch daily from 9am-4pm, camping & picnic supplies, and a variety of memorable souvenirs. Read more





  • Koreshan State Historic SiteEstero FL 33928

    Today, visitors can fish, picnic, boat, and hike where Teed´s visionaries once carried out survey experiments to prove the horizon on the beaches of Lee County curves upward. A boat ramp and canoe rentals are available. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the settlement or a ranger-guided tour. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground.   Read more




  • Lake Manatee State Park

    Bradenton, Florida 34212

    Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities. The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish from their boats or from the park's fishing dock. Swimming is permitted in a designated area of Lake Manatee; a facility with showers is located nearby. A large picnic area is nestled in a sand pine scrub area near the lake.   Read more





  • Little Manatee River State ParkWimauma FL 33598

    Visitors can fish along the banks of the river. Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy hiking a six-and-a-half mile trail through the park's northern wilderness area. For those who prefer their hikes on horseback, the park has 12 miles of equestrian trails and four equestrian campsites. Campers can spend the night in a full-facility campground or hike out to a primitive campsite along the trail.  Read more




  • Oscar Scherer State ParkOsprey FL 34229

    Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along South Creek, a blackwater stream that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Canoe and kayak rentals are available, but motorized boats are not permitted in the park boundaries. Freshwater and saltwater fishing are available along the creek. Anglers can fish along the shores of Lake Osprey, which is also the park´s swimming destination.   Read more




    PETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOLLOWING CAMPGROUNDS


    These parks were omitted for one or more of the following reasons: health and safety of pets and park visitors, protection of park resources, and to insure the park's ability to provide a quality recreational experience for all park visitors.

    • Bahia Honda State ParkBig Pine Key FL 33043

      Bahia Honda is noted as one of the best beaches in South Florida. It is located along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Popular activities include snorkeling, swimming, and fishing. Camping, cabins, 2 exceptional boat ramps, a certified "Clean Marina," and a concession and gift shop make Bahia Honda an outstanding recreational opportunity. Read more



      Cayo Costa State ParkBoca Grande, Florida 33921

      Cayo Costa ("key by the coast") is one of the largest underdeveloped barrier islands remaining in Florida. It is located twelve miles west of Cape Coral in Lee County, and is part of a chain of barrier islands that shelter Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound. The island contains unique tropical vegetation, and looks much as it did 500 years ago when the first Europeans arrived. Read more



      Faver-Dykes State ParkSaint Augustine FL 32086

      Faver-Dykes State Park is located 15 miles south of Saint Augustine, the oldest city in in the nation. The park is a popular place for those who enjoy peace and solitude. Pellicer Creek, a state canoe trail, borders the southern boundary of the park, and is a popular place for fishing and canoeing. Other activities include bird watching, nature study, fishing, and hiking. Read more



      Grayton Beach State ParkSanta Rosa Beach FL 32459

      Grayton Beach consistently ranks among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. The beach provides an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing and surf fishing and is the backdrop for golden sunrises and silver moonlit evenings. The nearly 2,000-acre park features a boat ramp that provides access to the lake's brackish waters for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.  Read more




    • Hontoon Island State ParkDeland, Florida 32720

      The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry. Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park. Boating, canoeing, and fishing are popular activities and canoe rentals are available. Picnic areas include tables, grills, and a playground.   Read more


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    • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkKey Largo FL 33037

      Canoeing and kayaking through the park’s waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Visitors can enjoy walking on short trails, picnicking, or swimming at the beach. The Visitor Center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and nature videos are shown in its theater. Full-facility and Youth/Group campsites are available. Beach wheelchairs are available without cost. Read more



      Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State ParkOkeechobee, Florida 34972

      The park offers excellent seasonal birding opportunities and is home to the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow, as well as the crested caracara and sandhill crane. Over 100 miles of dirt roads allow hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians to explore prairies, wetlands, and shady hammocks. Ranger-led prairie buggy tours take visitors to remote areas of the park.  Read more


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    • Lake Kissimmee State ParkLake Wales FL 33898

      Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, and fishing in the picturesque lakes. Nature students can hike over 13 miles of trails to observe and study the abundant plant and animal life. Six miles of trails are open to equestrians. A large, shaded picnic area with pavilions is available. The park has full-facility campsites, as well as a primitive camping facility.  Read more





    • Long Key State ParkLong Key FL 33001

      Today, visitors can explore this island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Golden Orb Trail leads visitors through five natural communities to an observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the island and its profusion of plant and animal life. Some of the best bonefishing in the Keys is found here. Full-facility campsites overlook the Atlantic Ocean.  Read more



      Myakka River State ParkSarasota FL 34241

      The park´s river and two lakes provide ample opportunities for boating, freshwater fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a boat ramp provides access to Upper Myakka Lake. Hikers can explore trails that cross large expanses of rare Florida dry prairie. Scenic lake tours are offered daily on the world´s two largest airboats. Full-facility campgrounds and primitive campsites are available.  Read more



      O'Leno State ParkHigh Springs FL 32643

      Visitors can picnic at one of the pavilions or fish in the river for their dinner. Canoes and bicycles are available for rent. While hiking the nature trails, visitors can look for wildlife and enjoy the beauty of native plants. The shady, full-facility campground is the perfect place for a relaxing overnight stay.    Read more




      Paynes Prairie State ParkMicanopy FL 32667-9702

      Eight trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling. Ranger-led activities are offered on weekends, November through April. Fishing on Lake Wauberg is allowed and a boat ramp provides access for canoes and boats with electric motors. Gasoline powered boats are not allowed. Full-facility campsites are available for overnight visitors. Read more




    • Due to the abundance of wildlife, pets are not allowed on any of the trails or in the campground.

      St. Andrews State Park

      Panama City, Florida 32408

      Those wanting to relax can sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a leisurely lunch under the shade of a picnic pavilion. Full-facility campsites, as well as primitive youth group camping, make this park a popular overnight destination. A concession offers snacks, souvenirs, and fishing amenities. Shell Island Boat Tours are available during the spring and summer. Read more



      St. Joseph Peninsula State ParkPort St. Joe FL 32456

      Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. As a coastal barrier peninsula, St. Joseph provides excellent opportunities for bird watching. Campers can stay in a full-facility campground, a short walk from the beach, or at primitive campsites in the wilderness preserve. Eight cabins on the bay side offer alternative overnight accommodations.   Read more




    • Torreya State ParkBristol FL 32321
      Torreya is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. The main campground offers full-facility campsites and a YURT (Year-round Universal Recreational Tent).  Read more