Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Inverness, FL

Holder Mine Campground's pet-friendly sites provide level concrete pads with water and electric hookups in a shaded setting within Withlacoochee State Forest. The campground welcomes both tent and RV campers with pets, featuring clean bathroom facilities with hot showers and spacious grounds where dogs can stretch their legs. Flying Eagle Preserve also accommodates pets at its primitive campsites with basic toilet facilities, offering a more rustic experience for those camping with dogs. Most pet-friendly options near Inverness maintain quiet atmospheres even when nearly full, though campers should expect other dogs in the vicinity. The small, gated Holder Mine area includes fire pits with grills and picnic tables at each site, creating comfortable spaces for pets and their owners to relax together. Camp hosts enforce rules about keeping vehicles on paved areas rather than grass.

Withlacoochee State Forest's extensive trail system provides excellent opportunities for walking dogs adjacent to Holder Mine Campground. Hikers with pets can explore Peace Caves and numerous sandy Jeep trails throughout the forest, with Trail 22 offering particularly rewarding terrain for dog walks. The campground's location balances forest seclusion with reasonable proximity to Crystal River and Rainbow Springs, both approximately 30 minutes away for day trips with pets. Weekend visitors should prepare for increased off-road vehicle traffic and associated dust and noise, though evenings generally remain peaceful. Flying Eagle Preserve experiences some airboat noise from the nearby waterway, typically subsiding by 10-11 pm. Cell service varies significantly between providers, with Verizon offering better connectivity than T-Mobile, which has virtually no signal at Holder Mine.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Inverness, Florida (293)

    1. Holder Mine Campground

    20 Reviews
    Inverness, FL
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 797-4140

    $23 / night

    "We love to primitive camp and with our dogs. You can do both of these hear without a problem. The only thing is that the campsites we stayed at are not secluded enough for what I like."

    "I had site 1, which sites 1 and 2 are next to the entrance gate. It was fairly quiet at night. There was a few times I heard loud vehicles gojng down the road but not enough to complain about."

    2. Rainbow Springs State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Dunnellon, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 465-8550

    $30 / night

    "I have been to quite a few campgrounds in Florida over the past 20+ years."

    "The primitive camping is tucked back away from most of the RVs and has a bathhouse with very hot water/ toilets and hot hand dryers. Each site is spaced properly so not each person is too close."

    3. Mutual Mine Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    15 Reviews
    Floral City, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 797-4140

    $14 / night

    "This is an excellent place to camp because it is secluded with large private campsites surrounding a clear swimming hole. It is a short drive from the Chaz, and affordable."

    "My group goes to this campground several times a year due to the location to home and for being able to play off road in the surrounding trail system."

    4. Potts Preserve

    9 Reviews
    Hernando, FL
    6 miles
    Website

    "It is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Conservation Lands. Youtube Video Review: https://youtu.be/_n8q3ib0kPo"

    "It’s a huge open space with entrances to walking trails and beautiful views of the river. The back-country area has an outhouse."

    5. Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Crystal River, FL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 564-9350

    $40 - $63 / night

    "Didn’t have our dog with us, but lots of dogs at this park. Pool looked amazing big and screened, but didn’t use. Lots of local attractions, restaurants, and shops."

    "Great spot with amenities and close to everything we want to do. Just make sure you don't get a site along the road."

    6. Flying Eagle Preserve

    7 Reviews
    Inverness, FL
    6 miles
    Website

    "To get to the camp site:

    1. go to the Circle K linked below

    https://goo.gl/maps/qCoojcRZWhjXTjC77

    1. use google maps walking directions to get to Flying Eagle Preserve."

    "Flying Eagle was clean a lot of airboat noise close to town"

    7. Encore Crystal Isles

    23 Reviews
    Crystal River, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The sites Very close together and guests pull in all around your site and park their boats, cars, trucks, golf carts. Luckily, we only stayed a weekend. Lots of full time residents."

    "Dog friendly and golf carts are allowed. Friendly staff. Pontoon boat rentals. Close to Three Sisters Springs where you can kayak with the Manatees."

    8. Nature's Resort

    15 Reviews
    Homosassa, FL
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 628-9544

    "Pet friendly"

    "Pet friendly.clean washer and dryer areas and buildings. Has on grounds club house a cute little store and on the water a marina bar type  where you can get drinks and food."

    9. Potts Preserve - River Primitive Campground (North Hooty Point Road)

    6 Reviews
    Hernando, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 423-1476

    "Hands-down my new favorite camping spot in Florida. Free, primitive, private, secluded. Pet-friendly, hammock friendly, boat friendly, fire friendly, & more."

    "There is a designated area to leave vehicles, and the sites on the river are walk in only. The area is open, but you can no longer pull your vehicle in next to your campsite. "

    10. Ross Prairie Campground

    12 Reviews
    Hernando, FL
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 732-2606

    $22 / night

    "The positive is that the sites, especially around the outside loop, are spaced nicely and private. It’s not a bad drive to Crystal River or Ocala."

    "Located near Dunnellon, FL and is part of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways. Smaller campground - 15ish sites. All sites are pull thru for you rvers out there!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Inverness, FL

1245 Reviews of 293 Inverness Campgrounds


  • Robin M.
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Cedar Blessings RV Park

    Great family owned campground

    Nice, well kept campground. Bathrooms are clean . Laundry room and supply store on site.

    Pet friendly with a nice large fenced dog park . Swimming pool on site. Owners are very nice . Campground has tent area. The whole park makes you feel very welcomed. Nearby are lots of hiking trails , inshore and offshore fishing bird watching, dolphin and sunset tours. Bring or rent kayaks, canoes. Something for all ages . Beautiful little town of cedar key where you meet such nice people.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Encore Clerbrook

    Hole In One For this RV Parking Course

    It’s not common to find a spot that you can plant your RV on and go out to hit the links for the day all in the same location, but here at Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort you can hit par on both fronts. Located right off Route 27 just due west of Lake Apopka in central Florida, Clerbrook offers nearly 300 acres of prime landscape that posits 1200+ RV slots for your parking and vacationing pleasure. Here you’ll be able to perfectly blend a golfing oasis that blends its RV offering complete with lush vegetation, interconnecting ponds and narrow canals all surrounded by ancient Oaks draped with Spanish Moss. 

    As far as amenities goes, Clerbrook does not disappoint. Here’s just a small list of all the great amenities you’ll find: Welcome Center, Heated Swimming Pools, BBQ and Picnic tables, Planned Activities, Clubhouses, Billiard Room, Card Rooms, Post Office, Fishing Area, 18 Hole Golf Course with Pro Shop (note: first 9 holes are complimentary with a visit to the Pro Shop), Exercise & Fitness Center, Horseshoe Pits, Recreation Hall, Laundry, Shuffleboard Courts, Library, Nature Walks, Pets Welcome, Picnic Pavilion, Driving Range, Dog Park, Wood Shop, Basketball Court, Playground, Restrooms & Showers, Softball Field, Hot Tub, RV Storage, complimentary WiFi, Arts and Craft Classes as well as Live Entertainment on the weekends. Of course, for RV’ers you can expect both back-in and pull-through slots with all of the traditional water, sewage and electric (30 / 50 amp) hook-ups. 

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you’ve got wine on your mind (and why wouldn’t you when on holiday?!), just meander a few miles south of Clerbrook and you’ll discover a fairly respectable winery called Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards offering tours and tastings featuring Muscadine grapes (apparently a prominent grape varietal down in these parts known for their antioxidant qualities; (2) When you get tired of fixing every meal from your mini-fridge or cooler, then you’ll have to head south to Clermont where you’ll find PeruRican Ceviche, which for these parts is pretty outstanding and if you are still longing for pizza, check out Mamma Rita’s Pizzeria for some good pies and pasta; and (3) If nature is calling and you want to get out for a good hike, then head due south to Hiawatha Preserve that has a few dog parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking paths, and of course, access to Lake Hiawatha, in case you want to drop your kayak or canoe in the water. 

    Happy Camping!

  • L&A C.
    May. 18, 2024

    Eleanor Oaks RV Park

    Rv park, BUT not….

    FHU, unleveled concrete pad with a picnic table. So close to the FT resident in the tiny home next to us, that we could not sit outside comfortably. Also, our area was right by her sewage hook up. And then there was a storage shed, leaf piles, random stacks of supplies, and a residential trailer behind us. The Pool was small but clean, we didn’t use. Dog park was ok, but other people don’t pick up after their pets, even with signs, and available poop disposal can. Maybe if management put mutt-mitts out, pet owners might use them. We booked months ago, and we arrived a bit after 5 due to traffic, there was no welcome packet, and no one answered the phone, with the posted #. Thankfully, the maintenance guy was friendly and helped us find our spot. It wasn’t easy to get to, or to see where it was. It was way too small to accommodate our 5th wheel and Dooley. If someone had been in the spot in front of us, we wouldn’t have been able to get in. The map online doesn’t even have our site listed. We were visiting family, so thankfully we weren’t there much. The area has lots of good restaurants, attractions, fishing, and springs! I do not leave 3 star reviews, but my honest review is to help others from paying $400 a week, at this park. I was hard pressed to leave a 3 star…. But Because of the area attractions, FHU, and helpful maintenance employee, was the reason I did. I would not reserve here again. Especially at the high price.

  • V
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Ocala RV Camp Resort

    Nice RV Park

    Easy access to I 75 Has nice pond with wildlife , cabins to rent and all services . Friendly staff and dog park.

  • Elliott B.
    Jul. 12, 2017

    Hog Island Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

    Nice and secluded.

    The Hog Island Recreation Area is located on the eastern bank of the Withlacoochee river close to the small town of Nobleton. Part of the recreation area includes the Hog Island Nature Trail, part of the Trailwalker Program and officially certified as part of the longer Florida National Scenic Trail. The Hog Island Campground (fl-dof.com) provides nicely shaded and dry campsites for tent and RV campers with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. These sites are amazingly screened from each other with natural understory vegetation and access to the Withlacoochee River. Restroom with showers (which could use a little love and care), water spigots and a dump station are located nearby. Campers arriving by canoe can stay at a riverside campsite that includes access to drinking water.

    This is a good campground with pretty decent warm/hot showers and electric hookups, so you aren't going to really be spending a few days completely off the grid. Although, cellular service is spotty, but mostly usable. The camp hosts were really nice and supposedly no pets are allowed, but I definitely heard some dogs at night. Just a few steps away is the Hog Island boat ramp, nature trail and a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail leaving you with lots to do.

    You get your standard nice campground features

    ·       Large shared picnic area

    ·       Good fishing

    ·       Canoe and boat launch

    ·       No pets allowed.

    *I heard some dogs and there were basically no one around, so maybe the host let some people get away with it…

    ·       2-mile loop Nature Trail.

    ·       Hiking trails:

    •  - River Trail/Sumter is 7.2 miles.

    ·       Equestrian trails: 

    •  - Hernando Main Loop is 18.65 miles.
    •  - Hernando is 36.35 miles.
    •  - Sumter is 7.70 miles.
  • Malaney H.
    Apr. 3, 2018

    Hillsborough River State Park Campground

    There is a lot to do!

    This park is full of great adventures. If you like to hike, there are a bunch of different trails to walk and they run alongside the river. You may even have the opportunity to catch site of some alligators as this river is very populated with them. There is also a cute shop and cafe so if your not feeling up to cooking, you can head there. At the shop you have the opportunity to swim in the pool, rent kayaks, canoes, and bikes. I also love that they are pet friendly. I take my dog everywhere (and sometimes my cat) and they enjoyed the trails just as much as I did!

  • Clayton D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 8, 2022

    Grand Lake

    Another great experience!

    We wereet at the entrance by a gentleman in a golf cart. He brought us directly to our site, and helped us get squared away. He recommended the local restaurant for dinner. Not a lot of options, but all the options were good!

    Great dog park, 2 separate zones!!!

    This is a golf/ lake community that is like the old TV shows. People walking dogs, riding golf carts, and meeting at the club house. We will return when we have more time to stay!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 21, 2021

    Wildwood KOA

    Awesome Campground for Overnight Stay

    Stayed here one night while returning from the FL Keys.  Awesome place to overnight. Spacious pull through sites.  They have a small fenced dog park which was great to let the dogs stretch their legs after traveling all day.  The campground has plenty of space to walk the dogs.

    Staff was great because we called during the days while traveling north and had a site waiting when we arrived after hours. 

    The only downside is that it is right behind a Pilot Travel center so there is noise from parked tractor trailers but I still slept fine.

  • Debra R.
    Jul. 4, 2020

    Big Oaks RV Resort

    Fabulous people!!

    Nicest people!! Exceptionally friendly RV Park. Pool, laundry and small dog park!!!


Guide to Inverness

Holder Mine Campground provides pet-friendly camping with spacious, level concrete pads and well-maintained sites. The campground features 27 sites with water and electric hookups accommodating both tent and RV campers who travel with pets. Dogs are welcome throughout the campground area, though they must remain leashed at all times. Withlacoochee State Forest offers multiple pet-friendly options including Flying Eagle Preserve and Mutual Mine Campground where pets are allowed at primitive tent sites and developed RV areas alike. The bathhouse facilities remain consistently clean with hot showers available for campers after hiking with their pets. Campers should be aware that park rangers enforce strict rules about keeping vehicles on paved surfaces only, with no parking on grassy areas permitted.

Numerous hiking trails surround Holder Mine Campground where leashed dogs can explore the forest environment alongside their owners. Trails range from short walks to longer routes that connect to extensive networks throughout Withlacoochee State Forest, including one path leading to caves worth exploring with pets who enjoy adventure. The surrounding forest provides ample opportunities for wildlife viewing, though pet owners should remain vigilant about local wildlife interactions, especially during early morning and evening hours. Sites include fire pits with grills and picnic tables where campers can relax with their pets after a day of outdoor activities. While cell service remains limited in these wooded areas, the secure, gated environment helps keep pets safe from wildlife. The forest location balances wilderness immersion with reasonable proximity to Crystal River and Rainbow Springs, both approximately 30 minutes away, where additional pet-friendly outdoor opportunities await.

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