Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Dogs are allowed at Jonathan Dickinson State Park Campground, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle.

At almost 11,500 acres with more than a dozen natural wildlife habitats, this park is popular with naturalists as well as outdoor enthusiasts. It is also home to the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center, and it sits along the Loxahatchee River – the state’s first designated Wild and Scenic River.

Quiet, well mannered dogs are allowed for no additional fee; they must be current on vaccinations, be on no more than a 6 foot hand held leash and cleaned up after promptly. Dogs are not allowed on beaches, swim areas, the primitive camp area, playgrounds, buildings or food service areas, and they may not be tethered to trees, bushes, or park property. Dogs may not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes at a time. The are 2 campgrounds in the park with picnic tables, grills, a camp store, large restrooms with hot showers, campfire programs on Saturday evenings, and a dump station. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. There is a dog walk area at the campground.