Dog-Friendly RV Travel Guide to St. Augustine, Florida
Historic streets, beautiful beaches, great food, and plenty of places to explore with your dog.
St. Augustine is a fantastic destination for an RV trip with your four-legged companion. This guide will help you discover dog-friendly RV campgrounds, restaurants and patios, beaches, parks, attractions, and practical information for exploring America's oldest city with your dog.
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9 Dog-Friendly RV Campgrounds Near St. Augustine, Florida
Finding the right campground makes traveling with your dog much easier. These nine dog-friendly RV parks and campgrounds are within roughly 30 miles of downtown St. Augustine, with options ranging from beachfront RV resorts to quiet Florida state parks. Several offer dog parks, full hookups or easy access to St. Augustine's beaches and historic district.
Ocean Grove RV Resort
📍 St. Augustine Beach
Full-service RV sites with 30/50-amp electric, water and sewer connections. The resort also has a designated on-site dog run and provides convenient access to St. Augustine Beach.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ Full Hookups ✓ On-Site Dog Run
North Beach Camp Resort
📍 Near Vilano Beach
A beachfront campground north of downtown and convenient to Vilano Beach. A good choice if you prefer the quieter north side of St. Augustine and easy access to the coast.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ Beachfront Location ✓ Near Vilano Beach
Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort
📍 St. Augustine Beach
Full-hookup RV sites with 30/50-amp power, water, sewer and concrete pads. Its location along A1A makes it convenient for exploring St. Augustine Beach with your dog.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ Full Hookups ✓ 30/50-Amp
St. Augustine Beach KOA Holiday
📍 St. Augustine Beach
A full-featured KOA convenient to the beach and Anastasia Island. Dogs must remain on a six-foot leash and cannot be left unattended outside. Breed restrictions apply, so confirm your dog is permitted before booking.
✓ Pet-Friendly ✓ Beach Area ✓ Breed Restrictions Apply
Stagecoach RV Park
📍 West of Downtown St. Augustine
A value-oriented RV park with convenient access to I-95 and downtown St. Augustine. Dogs must remain leashed, cannot be left unattended and owners must clean up after them. Breed restrictions apply.
✓ Pet-Friendly ✓ Convenient to I-95 ✓ Breed Restrictions Apply
St Augustine RV Resort
📍 Near I-95 / St. Augustine
A convenient resort option for exploring historic St. Augustine. One of its most useful amenities for travelers with dogs is an on-site dog park. Confirm current pet policies and site availability when booking.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ On-Site Dog Park ✓ Convenient Location
Anastasia State Park Campground
📍 Anastasia Island
A popular Florida State Park campground close to downtown and St. Augustine Beach. Dogs are welcome in the campground on a six-foot leash, with no breed restrictions or additional pet fee. Dogs are not permitted on the park's beach or boardwalks.
✓ Dog-Friendly Campground ✓ No Breed Restrictions ✓ State Park
Faver-Dykes State Park Campground
📍 South of St. Augustine
A quieter and more affordable state-park campground with no additional pet fee or breed restrictions. Dogs must remain on a six-foot leash and may not be left unattended at the campsite.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ No Breed Restrictions ✓ Quiet Setting
Palm Coast RV Park
📍 Bunnell / Palm Coast — About 28 Miles South
Full-hookup RV sites with 30/50-amp power, water and sewer. This campground stands out for dog travelers because it has both a secure, solar-lit dog park and a dedicated dog wash station.
✓ Dog-Friendly ✓ Full Hookups ✓ Dog Park & Wash Station
Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Patios in St. Augustine
St. Augustine has an excellent selection of places where you can enjoy a meal or drink without leaving your dog behind. From shaded historic-district courtyards to casual beach restaurants and dog-friendly breweries, there are plenty of options throughout the area. Most restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor seating areas, while a few go even further with dog menus, treats and water bowls.
Dog-Friendly Dining Favorites
Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille — Patio Friendly
Shaded courtyard serving Cajun and Creole favorites. Set back from busy street traffic, making it a comfortable downtown option with your dog.
Barley Republic — Dog-Friendly • Dog Menu
Irish pub with an actual dog menu alongside traditional pub fare. One of the better downtown choices when you want Abi included in the meal.
St. Augustine Fish Camp — Patio Friendly
Seafood restaurant with covered and umbrella-shaded outdoor seating. Staff will even bring dog chow if you ask.
Raintree — Courtyard Friendly
A relaxed dinner option with a landscaped courtyard, gazebos and koi pond. Particularly nice for dogs that prefer a quieter setting.
Beachcomber — Dog-Friendly • Dog Menu
Casual beach restaurant with shaded outdoor tables and its own dog menu, including grilled chicken and a doggie burger.
Beachside Diner — Dog-Friendly
Covered patio with fans and heaters. Staff provides treats and water bowls, making this an especially dog-welcoming breakfast stop near the beach.
Old Coast Ales — Dogs Indoors & Outside
One of the area's most dog-welcoming choices. Dogs can join you inside the taproom or outside on the patio, which is excellent for hot or rainy Florida days.
St. Augustine Distillery — Dog-Friendly
Leashed dogs are welcomed throughout the building and on the distillery tour, giving you an unusual indoor activity you can enjoy with your dog.
Things to Do With Your Dog in St. Augustine
St. Augustine offers much more than its historic downtown when you're traveling with your dog. From off-leash dog parks and miles of dog-friendly beaches to nature preserves, coastal trails and scenic walks, there are plenty of places where your dog can be part of the adventure.
Dog-Friendly Beaches, Parks & Trails
Vilano Beach — Dog-Friendly Beach
A quieter beach just north of downtown where leashed dogs are welcome. It's especially nice for an early-morning walk before the sand and temperatures heat up.
Frank B. Butler County Park — Dog-Friendly Beach
Leashed dogs are welcome at both the park and beach. Parking, restrooms, picnic tables and shaded pavilions make this one of the easier beach stops when traveling with your dog.
GTM Research Reserve — Dog-Friendly Trails
A substantial network of interconnected nature trails north of St. Augustine. Leashed dogs are welcome, with routes ranging from a short accessible trail to longer hikes through coastal Florida habitat.
Ron Parker Park Dog Run — Off-Leash
A fully fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches, waste stations and even a kiddie pool and hose for cooling off on hot Florida days.
Paws Dog Park at Treaty Park — Off-Leash
A smaller fenced dog park with a separate small-dog area, drinking fountains and a quieter atmosphere—a good alternative for dogs that don't enjoy busier dog parks.
Crescent Beach — Dog-Friendly Beach
A quieter coastal option south of St. Augustine Beach with parking, restrooms and picnic tables. Leashed dogs are welcome, making it a good alternative when the busier beach areas are crowded.
🐾 ABI'S PICK
Vilano Beach
If you only have time for one dog-friendly beach during your St. Augustine trip, make it Vilano Beach. Just north of downtown, this stretch of coastline tends to have a calmer, more local feel than the busier St. Augustine Beach area.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach, making it a great spot for an early-morning walk with your dog before the Florida heat builds.
✓ Dog-Friendly • ✓ Beach Walks • ✓ Coastal Views • ✓ Near Downtown
Dog-Friendly Attractions in St. Augustine
St. Augustine's history and coastal setting give you plenty to explore without always leaving your dog behind. Several attractions welcome leashed dogs either throughout the property or in designated outdoor areas, and a few even allow dogs indoors. From historic sites and distilleries to sightseeing tours, there are some surprisingly dog-friendly ways to experience America's oldest city.
Colonial Quarter
DOG-FRIENDLY OUTDOORS
Leashed dogs are welcome in the Colonial Quarter's outdoor areas, including the courtyard and Colonial Oak Music Park. Dogs cannot enter the historic buildings, so plan this primarily as an outdoor stop while exploring the Historic District.
St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
DOG-FRIENDLY
Take in St. Augustine from the water aboard a sightseeing cruise that welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs. It's a relaxing way to see the waterfront, historic skyline and local landmarks without leaving your dog behind.
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Know Before You Go: Visiting St. Augustine With Your Dog
A little planning makes exploring St. Augustine with your dog much easier. Beach rules, Florida heat, wildlife and the busy Historic District are all worth considering before you head out.
🐾 Keep Your Dog Leashed
St. Johns County requires dogs to be leashed in public areas, including dog-friendly beaches. Keep your dog under control and clean up after them wherever you explore.
🏖️ KNOW WHICH BEACHES ALLOW DOGS
Leashed dogs are welcome on many St. Augustine-area beaches, including Vilano Beach, Crescent Beach and Frank B. Butler County Park. Anastasia State Park does not allow dogs on its beach or boardwalks.
☀️ FLORIDA HEAT & HOT SAND
Summer heat and humidity can build quickly. Plan walks for mornings or evenings, carry plenty of water and check pavement and sand temperatures before letting your dog walk on them.
🐊 WATCH FOR FLORIDA WILDLIFE
Alligators, snakes and other wildlife are part of Florida's natural environment. Keep your dog leashed and away from the edges of ponds, lakes, marshes and other bodies of water—especially around dawn and dusk.
Make a Day of It in St. Augustine
Not sure how to put everything together? St. Augustine makes it easy to combine the beach, dog-friendly dining and historic sightseeing into one day. Here's a simple way to experience the area with your dog.
🌅 MORNING — Vilano Beach
Start early with a walk along Vilano Beach while the sand is cooler and the beach is quieter. It's a great way to give your dog some exercise before heading into the busier parts of St. Augustine.
🍽️ LUNCH — Barley Republic
Head into the Historic District for lunch at this dog-friendly Irish pub. Barley Republic even offers a dog menu, so your four-legged travel companion can be part of the meal.
🐾 AFTERNOON — Colonial Quarter & Historic District
Explore the outdoor areas of the Colonial Quarter and take a leisurely walk through historic St. Augustine. Keep your dog leashed and enjoy the architecture, streets and outdoor sights together.
🌇 EVENING — St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
Finish the day on the water with a sightseeing cruise. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome aboard, giving you a relaxing way to see St. Augustine's waterfront and skyline as the day winds down.
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