Tony W.
Scout
ScoutSonrise Palms RV
Wonderful Staff, pet and kid friendly.
This is a very clean, pet and children friendly RV park. Gated dog park with lots of toys.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kissimmee, FL
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground features a large fenced dog park with toys and dedicated walking trails for pets. The campground maintains a pet-friendly environment with full hookup sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins. Pets are welcome throughout the property with proper leashing, and the dog park provides ample space for off-leash exercise. Orlando/Kissimmee KOA Holiday, located on Happy Camper Place, also accepts pets with designated areas for dog walking. The campground's pet policies allow dogs at both tent and RV sites, with clean-up stations available throughout the grounds. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the Kissimmee area maintain standard leash requirements outside of designated off-leash areas, with many campers noting the spacious sites provide adequate room for pets to relax alongside their owners.
Thousand Trails Orlando offers large sites with grassy areas convenient for walking dogs, though the dog park is located at the opposite end of this expansive campground. The park provides waste bags but visitors should bring their own water for pets when using the dog facilities. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake permits pets at tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with proper supervision. Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Kissimmee feature pet washing stations and dedicated pet exercise areas to accommodate campers traveling with animals. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended due to hot pavement temperatures that can harm paw pads. Most campgrounds require proof of current vaccinations, and the nearby Kissimmee area offers several veterinary clinics and pet supply stores within a 15-minute drive of most camping locations.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Kissimmee, Florida (201)
1. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
130 ReviewsWindermere, FL12 milesWebsite+1 (407) 939-2267$56 - $201 / night
"Pet friendly with dog parks and trails."
"Super dog friendly with an amazing dog park. Great location and so many wonderful things to do here."
2. Orlando/Kissimmee KOA
30 ReviewsKissimmee, FL4 milesWebsite+1 (407) 396-2400$45 / night
"This was the perfect location for our touristy vacation! The Orlando Kissimmee KOA Holiday is great park to visit when staying in the Orlando area."
"Right off 192 and close access to the Florida Turnpike, the park is conveniently located next to a Big Box store & gas station, Wendy’s and Waffle House."
3. Encore Sherwood Forest
16 ReviewsKissimmee, FL6 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"Can’t speak to price because we’re Thousand Trails members and it’s included in our plan."
"This place is all about location. You can practically ride your bike to Disney or Sea World properties. The campground is typical Encore, tight and unappealing. "
4. Encore Tropical Palms
10 ReviewsKissimmee, FL7 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"pet friendly, even wIrh dog bathing station wIth soap! highly recommend."
"Kissimmee Fl) There they have bike nights on Thursday evenings. Friday and Saturday evenings have old car shows and cruises. Old Town style shops and music."
5. Lake Louisa State Park Campground
40 ReviewsClermont, FL22 milesWebsite+1 (352) 394-3969$24 - $120 / night
"Lake Louisa is located in Clermont Florida and is only 20 miles from Disney in Orlando. It is a newer park and the facilities were really nice."
"Situated right off of rout 27, a very busy 3 lane state road and not too far from Disney Parks is Lake Louisa State Park."
6. Thousand Trails Orlando
23 ReviewsClermont, FL18 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477$85 / night
"We went along the outside rim in site Mako 7. The sites are large enough and have most have full hook ups. Not many trees for shade, but it is in Florida so that is to be expected."
"Close to the theme parks, shopping and such but far enough to enjoy down time. Facilities are well kept and staff are friendly. Two large pools, kiddie pool, hot tub, and other amenities."
7. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
16 ReviewsWindermere, FL15 milesWebsite+1 (407) 246-4486$20 - $100 / night
"You can’t get more centrally located that bill Frederick. Located In metro west, this park is close to both the theme parks, and a commutable distance to north Orlando."
"if you choose primitive campground (10$) you will have to walk a little bit. the car parking is far away from the actual campsite. huge plus arw free showers with hot water. area is beautiful!"
8. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
65 ReviewsApopka, FL29 milesWebsite+1 (407) 553-4383$24 / night
"Caverns are beautiful under the water but it is constantly crowded around. Pets need to be put on a leash. Horses are permitted. Many opportunities for hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking."
"Close to home and took a drive through one day. Haven't been camping yet this year due to illness but getting ready to get on the road."
9. Boggy Creek Resort & RV Park
5 ReviewsFlamingo, FL7 milesWebsite+1 (407) 348-2040"Boggy Creek RV Resort and Fish Camp Review Boggy Creek RV Resort and Fish Camp Is located in Kissimmee, Florida on the edge of East Lake Tohopekaliga."
"I was able to check in late easily via a lock box and found a great campsite close to clean bathroom/shower facilities. While it was late and dark, the resort seemed very nice and affordable."
10. Mill Creek RV Resort
4 ReviewsKissimmee, FL2 milesWebsite+1 (407) 847-6288"This park is conveniently located close to local attractions. The prices are extremely reasonable. We would definitely stay again."
"Outside the park isn’t the best area but it’s a short 20 min drive to most of the amusement parks. Easy late check in."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Kissimmee, FL
1141 Reviews of 201 Kissimmee Campgrounds
- Connie B.
TravelerDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Lots of activities
Pricey but it's Disney. Lots of activities to do at the campground without going to the parks. Clean and well maintained campsites and bathrooms. The roads are narrow in the loops and the sites can be difficult to get into. Pet friendly with dog parks and trails.
Stuart K.
LegendKissimmee RV Park
RV Sardine Can
If you’re looking for a spot to park your 5th wheel or mobile RV campsite for the night and don’t mind being shoulder to shoulder with likeminded RV campers, then the flatly paved surfaces of Kissimmee RV Park, complete with 193 campsites, might just be for you. While just off the I-4 corridor taking you into Orlando (only 30 or so minutes due north of this location), pet-friendly Kissimmee RV Park offers close proximity to and affordable overnight accommodations near all of the amusement parks (just 6.5 miles away) the Magical City has to offer.
As far as amenities go, there’s a handful: recreation hall, full-service kitchen, heated pool, shuffle board court, bingo, horseshoe pits, scattered BBQ grills, spartan restrooms and bath house (although in need of refurbishment), laundry-O-mat, ice machine, free WiFi (but only at rec hall and pool – many people complained that they couldn’t access WiFi while at their sites, but if you read the fine print, that’s not what this place promises), RV storage, dog parks & walking paths, a few scattered gazebos and a propane tank refilling station. Each site comes with its own flat concrete slab that you can call home for the night, accompanied by a lone picnic table and all the typical hook-ups you would expect (30 / 50 electric amp, water, sewage, etc.) along with designated dump sites and an electric charging station as well as small pond.
Insider’s tips? Sure, here’s a few: (1) if you are tent camping, apparently Kissimmee RV Park has some sites, but as we were passing through with an RV, I didn’t bother to look, so check this out; (2) Tired of foraging through your cooler or on-board mini-fridge for your next meal? Then there’s no shortage of options being this close to Disney, so while there’s the chain restaurants nearby (Chili’s, Perkin’s, BJ’s, etc.), I recommend a few off-the-beaten places like Fat Boy’s BBQ, Savion’s Place or Capone’s Dinner & Show Theater;(3) Fan of comic books? My family and I stumbled across Coliseum of Comics Kissimmee and it was a nice diversion for a few hours; and (4) Want to go back in time for a nice meal and theater?! Then look no further than Medieval Times, which is literally just down the road!
Happy Camping!
- Stuart K.Legend
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!
- BBrenda L.
RangerThousand Trails Orlando
Huge park
This is probably the largest park we have ever stayed in. We normally go for the smaller quaint parks but we decided to try it out. We went along the outside rim in site Mako 7. The sites are large enough and have most have full hook ups. Not many trees for shade, but it is in Florida so that is to be expected. We were fortunate to have a couple of grassy areas around close to walk the dog. There is a dog park but it was on the other end of the campground. We did go one day and the park is nice. It’s sand and has poop bags. But no water for drinking so take your own. This side of the park had more trees and was nice for walking around with the dog. No WiFi in the area closest to the dog park. Sites seemed mostly level but only the new section has nice concrete pads. The older sections are hit and miss as to what the site looks like. All in all it’s a great location for visiting all the local attractions... (but we didn’t do that).
- CCheyenne F.Scout
Jetty Park Campground
Bad
No dogs allowed and they like many Florida parks should have some way for Fl residence to actually be able to camp in Florida but no they don’t 
- Josh W.
GuideDisney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Can we live here forever?
Loved our stay at Fort Wilderness. Our favorite Disney Resort. Super dog friendly with an amazing dog park. Great location and so many wonderful things to do here.
Maria Mercedes M.LegendSonrise Palms RV
Peaceful Pocket on the Space Coast
There is something instantly calming about pulling into Sonrise Palms RV Park (you will want to note that misspelled 'Sonrise' otherwise you won't find this place on your GPS), tucked just off I-95 in Cocoa, where the pace slows down and the setting feels more like a quiet neighborhood packed with RVs than a busy campground, with spacious, mostly level sites, palm trees and greenery scattered throughout along with an EZ layout that makes settling in feel effortless. With around 80 to 90 full hookup sites, a heated pool, clean bathhouse and laundry, and even small touches like a dog park and canal fishing, this spot has all the essentials covered without feeling overwhelming. One evening, we grabbed a casual dinner nearby called The Grass Shack and came back to let the boys unwind at the pool while my hubby and I walked the grounds, spotting little bits of wildlife and enjoying that warm Florida night air before heading back for a cozy wind-down at our site. I would absolutely recommend this campground for families looking for a relaxed, low-key stay thanks to its quiet atmosphere, very clean bathroom and shower facilities as well as EZ access to nearby beaches, rocket launches and Space Coast adventures just a short drive away.
- WWendy W.Traveler
Manatee Hammock Campground
Best place to see a launch!
THIS quaint little park is so delightful. With so many gorgeous water birds and trees. The park sits off the Indian River and is the perfect place to catch a launch. The are also very dog friendly and have a dog park. The dock is also the perfect place to catch some redfish or snook. Had a wonderful time in this tucked away little spot.
Guide to Kissimmee
Camping near Kissimmee, Florida includes a mix of options within 30 minutes of major attractions. Located in central Florida's subtropical climate zone, the area averages 75-85°F temperatures during peak camping seasons with occasional afternoon thunderstorms in summer months. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, offering campers access to natural Florida ecosystems despite being close to developed tourist areas.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Tohopekaliga provides ample fishing access at Boggy Creek Resort & RV Park, where waterfront sites connect campers to the ecosystem. "There is an abundance of wildlife including Sand Hill Cranes, Peacocks, Herons, Tortoises, and Alligators. If you're a boater or fisherman, there is a dock for fishing off of and a boat ramp for putting your watercraft into the lake," notes one reviewer.
Biking trails: State parks offer extensive biking opportunities with varying terrain. "This park has totally awesome park roads for biking, trails for mountain biking and hiking, and equestrian trails," explains a camper at Lake Louisa State Park Campground. The park features miles of winding roadways suitable for cyclists of all skill levels.
Swimming options: Natural springs provide unique swimming experiences away from commercial water parks. "The park offers hiking, biking, day swimming, a food grill, a canoe/kayak launch and rental, plus tons of wildlife," shares a reviewer about Wekiwa Springs State Park, where the spring maintains a constant 72°F water temperature year-round.
Nature observation: Many campgrounds feature resident wildlife viewing opportunities. "There's even security for that added sense of safety. It's close to many restaurants and grocery stores and even Disney. I highly recommend this spot," notes a camper at Boggy Creek Resort, where woodland areas attract native Florida bird species.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room to spread out at Thousand Trails Orlando. "Sites are nice for such a large resort campground," states one review. Many sites feature concrete pads with generous separation between neighbors, especially in newer sections.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained shower and restroom buildings rank high on camper priorities. "The bath house was immaculate. There is bus service throughout the campground with bus and boat service to the Parks," reports a visitor to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, highlighting the importance of facility upkeep.
Proximity to attractions: Location remains a key factor for many campers visiting the area. "This is a great location for visiting all the local attractions," mentions a camper at Thousand Trails Orlando. The campground's position allows convenient access to theme parks while maintaining a natural setting.
Recreation amenities: On-site activities provide entertainment alternatives to theme parks. "They have 2 Pools, 1 Hot Tub, Mini Golf, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Shuffle Board, Club House, Mail Room, Camp Store, A small Lake with Kayak rental," details a reviewer about the extensive offerings at Thousand Trails Orlando.
What you should know
Reservation timing: During peak seasons, campgrounds fill quickly, especially those near attractions. "Book well in advance," advises a camper at Wekiwa Springs State Park, where primitive sites often reach capacity before RV sites.
Traffic considerations: Area congestion can impact travel times between campgrounds and attractions. "If you go on a weekend, make sure you go EARLY! Line of car starts around 9am and park will close at capacity," warns a visitor to Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground.
Weather preparedness: Florida's climate requires specific camping preparations. "While you can't blame the park for the weather, recently there's been a lot of rain and rigs of all sizes are up to their rims in muck," reports a camper at Encore Sherwood Forest, highlighting drainage issues during Florida's rainy season.
Urban noise factors: Despite natural settings, proximity to urban areas creates noise considerations. "It's more of a work location than a holiday location... it's hard to get a decent night sleep with very noisy cars racing up and down all night and very loud trains blowing their horns all day," notes a reviewer at Mill Creek RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access planning: Schedule swimming time strategically to avoid crowds at popular campground pools. "The pool is a nice size pool with a small water slide. There is a splash area in the back for small kids," describes a visitor to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where afternoon hours typically see highest usage.
Transportation options: Consider campground transportation when planning family activities. "We are not Disney people but our kids wanted to go to universal and I could not find a nice campground with good reviews near universal so we decided to stay at Disney," explains a family at Disney's Fort Wilderness, who found the bus system convenient despite not visiting Disney parks.
Kid-friendly amenities: Campgrounds vary widely in youth-oriented features. "Very Friendly staff. Several activities possible for children eg pool, skating jumping etc. Late arrival possible. Good WiFi and laundry facilities and even a gym," notes a visitor to Orlando/Kissimmee KOA, highlighting multiple activity options beyond standard playgrounds.
Wildlife education: Florida campgrounds offer unique nature learning opportunities. "Kids love the ability to ride their Bikes around the campground and love the pool. Plenty of deer to watch throughout the day," shares a reviewer at Encore Tropical Palms, where wildlife observation becomes part of the family experience.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Experienced RVers recommend requesting specific site types based on your needs. "The premium spots on the south side of the park were the nicest with the most space," suggests a visitor to Encore Tropical Palms regarding optimal site placement.
Utility management: Water and electric service quality varies between campgrounds. "The only bummer we noticed was the dumpster area in the middle of the park would get hot and it would stink pretty bad, Florida is breezy and it was pretty unpleasant," warns an RVer at Encore Tropical Palms, highlighting infrastructure considerations.
Navigation challenges: Campground layouts can present maneuvering difficulties. "Spaces are tight and roads are narrow and lots of curves and curbs," cautions a reviewer at Encore Tropical Palms, suggesting larger rigs may struggle with certain sites.
Connectivity concerns: Internet access varies significantly between pet-friendly camping locations near Kissimmee. "Free wifi is the worst we have experienced - bring your own WiFi," advises an RVer at Mill Creek RV Resort, recommending personal hotspot solutions for reliable connectivity.
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