The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Mexico Beach, Florida

Mexico Beach draws campers who travel with pets, and you’ll find over 700 pet-friendly campsites in the area. Expect a mix of riverside hideouts, shady groves, and open lots where your dog can stretch out. Prices range widely—some sites run as low as $8, while the average hovers near $56 per night. Toilets, fire pits, and flexible pet policies are standard at most spots. Campsites like "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River" (206 reviews), Maggie's Musical Farm (200 reviews), and RV on 30E (140 reviews) get the most love from campers. Bring your fishing rod—local waters are full of redfish and trout. Early riser? Wildlife-watching along the riverbanks is worth setting an alarm. If you’ve got a horse, some spots even offer riding trails. Mexico Beach isn’t just sand and surf; it’s a laid-back hub for campers who want to explore with their pets in tow.

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Mexico Beach draws campers who travel with pets, and you’ll find over 700 pet-friendly campsites in the area. Expect a mix of riverside hideouts, shady groves, and open lots where your dog can stretch out. Prices range widely—some sites run as low as $8, while the average hovers near $56 per night. Toilets, fire pits, and flexible pet policies are standard at most spots. Campsites like "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River" (206 reviews), Maggie's Musical Farm (200 reviews), and RV on 30E (140 reviews) get the most love from campers. Bring your fishing rod—local waters are full of redfish and trout. Early riser? Wildlife-watching along the riverbanks is worth setting an alarm. If you’ve got a horse, some spots even offer riding trails. Mexico Beach isn’t just sand and surf; it’s a laid-back hub for campers who want to explore with their pets in tow.

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1. Little Bear Run

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48mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · Sopchoppy, FL

Come relax at our 23 acre oasis, nestled into the Apalachicola National Forest. We’re located on the Big Bend Scenic Byway in the Florida Panhandle. We are 45 southwest of Tallahassee and 30 minutes north of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the tranquil landscape, star-gazing and plenty of room for your RV, vehicles and pets. We have a 50 amp full hook up, deck and free firewood. There are state parks, hiking trails and a lot to do in this area of the panhandle. You’ll enjoy watching the wildlife that frequent our property as well.

2. Bayside Bungalow

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16mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · RV · Port Saint Joe, FL

BAY VIEWS!! PET FRIENDLY!! ESCAPE TO PARADISE!! Come by and stay while at Bayside Bungalow, 1 of 12 private lots in a charming RV subdivision, conveniently located on 30A along Saint Joseph’s Bay between Port Saint Joe and Cape San Blas in Florida’s panhandle. This “full service” RV lot includes 50 & 30 amp electrical service, sewer hookup, trash service, and conveniently located ice machine. Enjoy the sun, relax, and dine in the screened lanai complete with a table/chairs & sofa/sitting chairs for your comfort. A perfect setting for watching the beautiful Gulf Coast sunset without the hassle of bugs. Also new in 2024--corn hole boards and kayak for your use! Fishermen, boaters, kayakers, and the alike-- bring your toys, boats, and gear to explore St Joseph's Bay and all it has to offer! Dubbed the "Forgotten Coast" Port Saint Joe and Cape San Blas are hidden treasures tucked away along the pristine gulf coast. Quiet, quaint, and so laid back--you'll never want to leave! This unique coastal area boasts of pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Bring your favorite companion to the pet friendly beaches, enjoy beach horseback riding, and end the day relaxing with a beach bonfire. Port Saint Joe is one of the most charming beach communities on Florida's Forgotten Coast! Make time to explore the historic port and all it has to offer including the lighthouse, marina, pickle ball courts, dining, live music, shopping and more! Cape San Blas is a stunning coastal town offering a plethora of unique beaches, Salinas Park with pickle ball courts and horseback riding, and the best mom & pop restaurants and shops to enjoy. Other nearby historic coastal towns to explore include Apalachicola, Saint George Island and Mexico Beach.

3. Zoie's Moonrise

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19mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · RV · Port Saint Joe, FL

Zoie's Moonrise is a private RV Lot for 1 RV. We are located approximately 400 feet to our neighborhood private boardwalk. Zoie's can accommodate all sizes of RV's/Mororhome. 30/50 amp electric and full service water and sewer. We have a large screened porch and a fire ring. There are several restaurants on Cape San Blas Road and we have a very convenient restaurant at the beginning of Moonrise Ave. Cape San Blas allows bonfires on the beach, and is pet friendly. You can also go horseback riding on the beach! The Cape is a laid back community with a bike trail that goes all the way to the state park. Come enjoy the serenity of the Cape!

4. Opportunity Lane

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3.1mi from Mexico Beach · 3 sites · RVs · Port St. Joe, FL

Secluded lots on 4.5 acres 3 min drive to the intercoastal boat ramp. A 7 min drive to Mexico Beach / Port St Joe Beach area. Relax in this laid-back camping spot and enjoy you trip on the coast.

5. Escape to the Cape RV

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18mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · RV · Port St. Joe, FL

Escape to the Cape RV is a single RV site with 50' of deeded beach access right on St Joseph Peninsula. Our location not only provides you with the wonderful sights and sounds of the Gulf Of Mexico but also amazing bay views and bay access right down the road. You'll enjoy many sunrises and sunsets without leaving the site! Book now to reserve your Florida RV beachfront paradise in Cape San Blas!Shannon and I found this area during a week long family vacation in 2020. We were searching for a pet friendly beach and discovered Cape San Blas. We immediately fell in love with the area and the "Forgotten Coast" feel of old Florida, which we found here. Before we left we knew we wanted to be a part of this community. We built this place so you could enjoy it too!

Public campgrounds near Mexico Beach

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St Joseph Bay Cabins

11mi from Mexico Beach · 7 sites · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Beautiful dunes and miles secluded beach are just steps away!

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Shady Pines Campground

11mi from Mexico Beach · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

The Gulf around this area is gorgeous! Excellent place to go scalloping- though you'll want to get in right away when season starts, otherwise the grasses are pretty picked through.

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Gulf Breeze Campground

12mi from Mexico Beach · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

White Oak Landing Primitive Campground

21mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Cotton Landing Primitive Campground

22mi from Mexico Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Stories from the community

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Lacey

October 2025

38 ft toy hauler

With pets

4 nights at Zoie's Moonrise

We loved this campsite! Abbie was very responsive and helpful. We will be back soon.

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Stephen

October 2025

22 ft Class C

With pets

4 nights at Zoie's Moonrise

Have stayed w Abbie a few times and always enjoy coming back!!

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Bruce

October 2025

45 ft toy hauler

With kids

3 nights at Escape to the Cape RV

Excellent beachfront site very peaceful. The gulf is literally steps away. Have already begun looking for availability for next year.

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Stacie

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

10 nights at Bayside Bungalow

This was the perfect spot! Covered pole barn to keep you out of the rain and a super nice screened room. Fenced in area was perfect for the dogs. Perfect location between the beach and town.

Laura L

October 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Escape to the Cape RV

We loved the private site, right on the water! The empty lots on either side provided real privacy. The amenities provided were very much appreciated, especially the outdoor shower, which help limit the amount of sand we and our pup brought into our motorhome. We had the beautiful beach practically to ourselves over our entire three nights. We will definitely be back again!

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Audrea

September 2025

36 ft fifth wheel

5 nights at Escape to the Cape RV

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Escape to the Cape RV! It is a beautiful site within feet of the gulf with water views from every window. The pet-friendly beach made it nice to enjoy the sunny days with our dog. It’s only a mile from the general store and 15-20 minutes from restaurants in Port St Joe. We will definitely be back!

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John

September 2025

45 ft Class A

7 nights at Escape to the Cape RV

We have been all over the country in our motorhome and stayed in many wonderful places. However, nothing truly compares to parking just a few feet from the water, with 100 yards of pristine beach to yourself! This was our second stay at Escape to the Cape, and it will not be our last. A truly breathtaking location! If you have a class A, bring extensions for your electric and sewer and park facing the water. The view out the windshield is magnificent!

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Jay

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Bayside Bungalow

This pole barn camping spot is in a great location half way between Port St Joe and Cape San Blas. It’s large enough for almost any RV or camper. Full hookup, a screened porch, and one of the best features is that there’s a pay ice machine right beside it that also has filtered water…$3 for 20 pounds of ice, and .25c for a gallon of water. Lindsey is very responsive, and a joy to correspond with. We will certainly stay here again!

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Carson

September 2025

36 ft fifth wheel

5 nights at Bayside Bungalow

Bayside Bungalow is a wonderful place. The host is fantastic, very professional and polite. We will definitely plan future trips here.

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Deena

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Escape to the Cape RV

My husband and I love this spot! Our 2nd time and have already booked for next year. Beachfront spot. Not crowded, only a few houses to left and right. Very calming, relaxing spot. Love it!

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James

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Bayside Bungalow

Our family of five, along with two dogs absolutely loved this location! Although it's not directly on the beach, it's close enough to to enjoy everything and peaceful. During storms that passed through the covered spot was perfect to keep our RV safe and the corn hole was an enjoyable amenity as well! We only wish our stay could have been longer. The only issue we ran into was eating out on Sunday evening in the area, most things are limited and close early, so we drove into Panama City to eat out with family as we just arrived and didn't feel up to cooking. Mexico Beach was our go to beach spot. We enjoyed the light house on St. George Island and got way more sun than we should have. Thank you again for your gracious hospitality! Would recommend 10/10 to anyone looking for something out of the hustle and bustle of PCB.

Ulises and Daylen

July 2025

28 ft Class C

7 nights at Bayside Bungalow

As always, we enjoyed the property so much! Lindsey is a great host and she is always immediately available for any questions. The location is in the center of the Simon Bayou area which is great for camping and fishing as well as very nice restaurants. We will definitely stay again at the bungalow.

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Lynda

July 2025

35 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Bayside Bungalow

Very convenient, neat and quiet. It’s a covered area also!

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Allison

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Bayside Bungalow

Great location and set up! The space was clean, well cared for, and in a quaint neighborhood. Would highly recommend. The ice machine next door made for some loud traffic at times, but there is an ice machine next door - that’s really convenient. We will be back. Thanks for hosting!

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Mike

April 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bayside Bungalow

'we loved everything about this property, the screened in patio area was great for relaxing and having meals. very quiet, except the road noise from 30A. our only real complaint is the size of the fire pit. way to small and almost unsafe for fires or cooking on. Other than that, we love it here for a quick get away and close to the water and Golf Course.

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Kristi

April 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

7 nights at Bayside Bungalow

Very clean site in a peaceful and convenient location to beaches, shopping and restaurants. The host is so pleasant and very responsive. We cannot wait to visit again!

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Sherri

April 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

7 nights at Zoie's Moonrise

Excellent location! The screened in room is the best!

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Sharon

April 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Bayside Bungalow

We loved staying at Lindsey's place. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay in our camper and we really enjoyed playing cornhole after dinner in the evenings! Bayside Bungalow was close to so many things to do and see in the area too! Lindsey was very responsive to any questions we had! If we return to the area we will choose to stay at Bayside Bungalow again!