dog friendly accomodations near Vortex springs

[Granny Scuba]

My son has two big dogs, and I understand the campgrounds at Vortex Springs does not allow pets. Anyone have any suggestions? Boarding the dogs is apparently not an option.

(back in my day...dogs were dogs)

 

[Straegen]

Interested to know myself.

 

[Dive-aholic]

I don't think there's anywhere in the immediate area that will allow dogs. State parks allow them, but you can't leave them unattended. And Vortex doesn't allow dogs at all. There is a decent kennel less than an hour away just south of Marianna. I use them on a fairly regular basis when I have to go out of town. Let me know if you want more information.

 

[mike_s]

My son has two big dogs, and I understand the campgrounds at Vortex Springs does not allow pets.

kinda crazy seeing how some dogs are better behaved than some of the people I've seen in the Vortex Campground.

 

[Docc]

kinda crazy seeing how some dogs are better behaved than [-]some of the people [/-] Denisegg in the Vortex Campground.

Fixed that for ya...

 

[jhayes75]

Fixed that for ya...

 

[Dive-aholic]

kinda crazy seeing how some dogs are better behaved than some of the people I've seen in the Vortex Campground.

Just imagine if those people brought their dogs along... :shocked2:

 

[Kevua]

I know it isn't too far of a drive from Vortex, but St. Andrews Park. The good part you can dive the Jetties right there in the morning, and vortex in the afternoon if you like.

Welcome to Florida State Parks

The link shows the rules on pets.

 

[jbm]

I know Vortex has a no pet policy but it may be worthwhile to actually give them a call and see if they can be a bit flexible. My wife and I actually camped there for two nights with our large breed dog. We were advised to keep our dog away from the water, but , otherwise there were no restrictions. There were even some trails where we could run him off leash.

Vortex did accomodate us and we enjoyed our stay.

Just a note, we stayed mid week in February, not exactly the busy season at Vortex.

James

 

[Granny Scuba]

Just an update....we ended up going the following weekend and his inlaws kept the dogs.

I have to share:
We got to Vortex Springs around 6:30 PM on Friday, pitched our tent. Next morning at 6AM my husband and I went diving and it was so relaxing. Visibility was amazing!!! Just the two of us....not another soul.... !!!!!

The subsequents dives were not good....too crowed and visibiltity was drastically reduced.
Thank goodness we brought our own filled tanks and were able to get into the water before the crowd.