I'm trying to find a good dog and grill-friendly area to spend the day. We stay in seagrove, but I have no problem with driving to find something. For the dog.. The toughest requirement is that it's a decent place for the dog to be off-leash.. He stays right with us, we don't mind picking up after him and all that, but don't want to be hassled over it. I usually keep him on a screw in leash. We have had really good luck in the national forest areas and fire roads. I've seen gators in the bay and would prefer something on the ocean. For the grill.. Charcoal friendly would be amazing but most places don't seem to allow it. At the very least I would like to be able to use my Weber Q (small propane grill) Any suggestions? We are really comfortable outdoors, don't mind canoe-ing, hiking, pretty much whatever needed to find a good spot. I have heard that Okaloosa Island is a good place to take the dog since it's part of the national park system.... Thanks all!
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17Beach Comber
I'm trying to find a good dog and grill-friendly area to spend the day. We stay in seagrove, but I have no problem with driving to find something. For the dog.. The toughest requirement is that it's a decent place for the dog to be off-leash.. He stays right with us, we don't mind picking up after him and all that, but don't want to be hassled over it. I usually keep him on a screw in leash. We have had really good luck in the national forest areas and fire roads. I've seen gators in the bay and would prefer something on the ocean. For the grill.. Charcoal friendly would be amazing but most places don't seem to allow it. At the very least I would like to be able to use my Weber Q (small propane grill) Any suggestions? We are really comfortable outdoors, don't mind canoe-ing, hiking, pretty much whatever needed to find a good spot. I have heard that Okaloosa Island is a good place to take the dog since it's part of the national park system.... Thanks all!
Glad you "don't mind"picking up after your dog. If you are going to have your dog on the beach (leash or no leash) in Walton county you need a permit.
Beach Fanatic
I'm trying to find a good dog and grill-friendly area to spend the day. We stay in seagrove, but I have no problem with driving to find something. For the dog.. The toughest requirement is that it's a decent place for the dog to be off-leash.. He stays right with us, we don't mind picking up after him and all that, but don't want to be hassled over it. I usually keep him on a screw in leash. We have had really good luck in the national forest areas and fire roads. I've seen gators in the bay and would prefer something on the ocean. For the grill.. Charcoal friendly would be amazing but most places don't seem to allow it. At the very least I would like to be able to use my Weber Q (small propane grill) Any suggestions? We are really comfortable outdoors, don't mind canoe-ing, hiking, pretty much whatever needed to find a good spot. I have heard that Okaloosa Island is a good place to take the dog since it's part of the national park system.... Thanks all!dogs NEVER ALLOWED OFF LEASH ON 30A Beaches..heavy fines and patrolled daily. But, even on leash dogs NOT allowed on beaches after 8:00AM or before 5:00PM....it's the Law.....( hint times change during the year and DST)..
Beach ComberAuthor
Hear you loud and clear! I suppose I was hoping for a remote beach, maybe difficult to access, rather than a public beach. And no we don't mind picking up after him, although many people seem to think it's beneath them to pick up after their pets. To pile on with a random question... When surf fishing, what do you with your catch? Is it legal to gut and put them on ice (not filet, I grill them whole anyway). Yes I have a salt water permit, yes I know about size and catch limits 
Beach Fanatic
contrary to what some people try to tell..ALL beaches in Florida are public..
Beach Fanatic
you might have better luck in staying in some of the more "forgotten" coasts , like Mexico Beach, Pt.St. Joe...etc..
SoWal Guide
South Walton is very dog friendly except on the beach. Try taking your family and pup to Grayton Beach State Park or Eden Gardens State Park for grilling and exploring. Dogs not allowed on the beach at Grayton Beach State Park but they are allowed in other areas of the park.
Beach Fanatic
Maybe you should drive to Cape San Blas!
Beach Lover
I'm trying to find a good dog and grill-friendly area to spend the day. We stay in seagrove, but I have no problem with driving to find something. For the dog.. The toughest requirement is that it's a decent place for the dog to be off-leash.. He stays right with us, we don't mind picking up after him and all that, but don't want to be hassled over it. I usually keep him on a screw in leash. We have had really good luck in the national forest areas and fire roads. I've seen gators in the bay and would prefer something on the ocean. For the grill.. Charcoal friendly would be amazing but most places don't seem to allow it. At the very least I would like to be able to use my Weber Q (small propane grill) Any suggestions? We are really comfortable outdoors, don't mind canoe-ing, hiking, pretty much whatever needed to find a good spot. I have heard that Okaloosa Island is a good place to take the dog since it's part of the national park system.... Thanks all!
That sounds like a great family outing but the only place you'll find a place like that is on a pharmaceutical commercial between episodes of your favorite TV show.
SoWal Guide
that sounds like a great family outing but the only place you'll find a place like that is on a pharmaceutical commercial between episodes of your favorite tv show.
lol.
Beach Lover
Love the disclaimer Beach Bum
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Love the disclaimer Beach Bum
DEER LAKE SP is very sleep as is Camp Helen.
Skunky
I'm trying to find a good dog and grill-friendly area to spend the day. We stay in seagrove, but I have no problem with driving to find something. For the dog.. The toughest requirement is that it's a decent place for the dog to be off-leash.. He stays right with us, we don't mind picking up after him and all that, but don't want to be hassled over it. I usually keep him on a screw in leash. We have had really good luck in the national forest areas and fire roads. I've seen gators in the bay and would prefer something on the ocean. For the grill.. Charcoal friendly would be amazing but most places don't seem to allow it. At the very least I would like to be able to use my Weber Q (small propane grill) Any suggestions? We are really comfortable outdoors, don't mind canoe-ing, hiking, pretty much whatever needed to find a good spot. I have heard that Okaloosa Island is a good place to take the dog since it's part of the national park system.... Thanks all!
I don't know if dogs are beach legal in any of the State Parks, which have the quietest beaches. Supposedly cooking on the beach, any part of the beach, is looked down upon in WACO. So you have two choices: Follow the spirit and letter of the law and alter your plans OR go do all of the above with impunity at Grayton Beach where turning the other way is the norm.
Beach Fanatic
Ir Deer Lake still the nude gay beach or did that kind of fade away after Watersound went in?
Beach Fanatic
Ir Deer Lake still the nude gay beach or did that kind of fade away after Watersound went in?
Not gay, and only nude if I am on it
)Beach Fanatic
Not gay, and only nude if I am on itnow that will keep,the spring breakers out...........
Beach Lover
We keep our dogs off the beach entirely. Find it offensive others ignore the law, Have stepped in doo on local beaches. Go over to the Bay and find a quiet area. Grills on the beach are another safety hazard. Deer Park St Park has the same rules and regs as all other state parks and is patrolled. Cape St. Joe offers some different alternatives for you.
SoWal Insider
◾Pets are allowed on St. Joe Beach in Gulf County east of the county line at Highway 386. Found this on the website of Mexico Beach.
However, the Florida State Parks website says this: Pets are not allowed on beaches, along the natural shoreline, in picnic shelters, in the restrooms, cabins, primitive group camp or Wilderness area. In the areas where pets are allowed, they must be on a six-foot hand held leash and be well behaved at all times. For more information, see the Official Pet Policy.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy
However, the Florida State Parks website says this: Pets are not allowed on beaches, along the natural shoreline, in picnic shelters, in the restrooms, cabins, primitive group camp or Wilderness area. In the areas where pets are allowed, they must be on a six-foot hand held leash and be well behaved at all times. For more information, see the Official Pet Policy.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy
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