State Park Dog Rules · FL
Bringing Your Dog to Florida State Parks
The statewide pet rules, plus the Florida parks where dog access is limited or has a twist worth knowing before you drive.
Last checked October 27, 2026 · Source: Florida State Parks
Statewide rules at a glance
Each park can add its own limits. Read the official Florida rules ↗
Parks to know
Listed with the most restrictive rules first. Badges show where a leashed dog may go.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Tubing the 6-mile spring-fed Ichetucknee River; eight major springs at 72°F year-round
Florida rules bar pets from bathing areas, so no dogs in the river/tubing. 6 ft leash elsewhere.
- Entry
- $6 per vehicle
- Good time to go
- Late spring–summer for tubing; cooler months for paddling
Honeymoon Island State Park
4+ miles of beach, a virgin slash pine forest trail, ospreys and eagles; ferry to Caladesi Island
Dogs allowed only in marked areas, including the designated Pet Beach (one of few Pinellas County beaches open to pets). 6 ft leash.
- Entry
- $8 per vehicle
- Good time to go
- Oct–Apr (cooler months)
Myakka River State Park
Florida's first state wild and scenic river, prairies and wetlands, the Canopy Walkway and alligators
Florida rules: 6 ft leash; no pets on boardwalks, beaches, playgrounds, in cabins or buildings. Bring water (park drinking water notice since Oct 2025).
- Entry
- $6 per vehicle
- Good time to go
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
Before you go
- Open the park’s official page on the day you leave—trails, beaches and campgrounds close for weather, construction and wildlife.
- Carry your dog’s rabies certificate; some parks ask for proof at check-in.
- Never leave a dog in a parked car, even for a short stop.
- Pick up after your dog and pack the bags out.
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About this guide. We read each park’s official page and the state agency’s pet rules, and link both. When a park page says nothing about dogs, we apply the statewide rule and say so. This is a summary, not legal or veterinary advice—rules, fees and closures change, so confirm with the park before your trip.
Plan your stay
Book campsites on the official state system, then find dog-friendly places to stay nearby.
Pet policies at hotels and restaurants change—confirm with the property before you book.