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Withlacoochee State Forest campgrounds surrounding Nobleton maintain pet-friendly policies with dedicated facilities at multiple locations. Hog Island Campground, contrary to official no-pets signage, accommodates dogs with ranger discretion according to visitor observations. Cypress Glen, River Junction, and Silver Lake campgrounds all welcome pets with proper restraint and waste disposal expectations. Crooked River and Mutual Mine campgrounds similarly permit pets with standard leash requirements. Most sites feature hookups for RV campers with pets, while tent camping remains available across all locations with animals.
The forest's extensive trail system provides excellent opportunities for dog walking, with the Florida National Scenic Trail offering miles of pet-accessible hiking paths. The Withlacoochee River access points at several campgrounds allow dogs supervised water recreation during warmer months. The 2-mile Hog Island Nature Trail creates an ideal length for dog exercise without overexertion. Most forest campgrounds maintain basic amenities including toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, though shower facilities are limited. Nearby Holder Mine Recreation Area provides an additional pet-friendly camping option with a more developed setting including drinking water access. Sites throughout the forest typically require advance reservations through the Florida Forest Service reservation system, especially during peak winter months when northern visitors with pets frequently occupy available spaces.
"The down fall is that the sites are around a lake/river, so many of them are on a slope."
"Pets are allowed on leash. Nothing much for kids to do but my kids enjoyed walking the campground loop and walking the trails."
from $22 / night
Check Availability"hog) is located on the eastern bank of the Withlacoochee river close to the small town of Nobleton."
"But it's sapose to be no pets. And a camper near us had a very large dog in a cage that barked all day. Very annoying. Bad area for ticks. Rangers check sites several times a day and are very nice."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"I just called them and none are walk-in. All has to be reserved. And you are not allowed pets."
"Pets are NOT allowed. I just wanted to clarify, since the listing states they are. Bathrooms are decent and the showers have hot water. Sites 1 thru 3 are walk up only."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $23 / night
Check Availability"Crooked River Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75."
"Even though you can't bring your dogs here (Cypress Glenn you can - it's just down the road, but not as secluded and more for RV's)."
"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."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"There is a beautiful lake that you can canoe/kayak/boat on, and a great trail that runs along side of it, but it is super close to I75."
"I only heard it when outside (hearing impaired). The have a decent bath house, nice walking trails and it’s closed to Croom trails State ATV/Dirt bike."
from $22 / night
Check Availability"Nice older park with picturesque green swamp behind the park. Friendly, helpful staff. Noisy because of location near busy road."
"Conveniently located one hour north of Tampa, one hour south of Gainesville and one hour west of Orlando and Ocala. Pricing for the campsites is very reasonable. Some long-term sites."
"We have been traveling Florida for a while and this is our favorite place by far."
"I looked for a campground close to home for our first trip in the new travel trailer. We found trails end and they had room for us on short notice."
from $60 - $99 / night
Check Availability"There was a big open field where basically all equestrian campers parked at since it was near the horse stalls. There’s also more shaded camp spots towards the back which is where I ended up."
"This time around, there were no equestrian campers so everyone is aiming for the shady spots in the primitive area."
TravelerPricey 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.
LegendThe 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:
· Equestrian trails:
LegendIt’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.
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LegendFHU, 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.
RangerThis 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).
TravelerEasy access to I 75 Has nice pond with wildlife , cabins to rent and all services . Friendly staff and dog park.
GuideThis 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!
GuideThis campground was adequate and very close to I-4. Sites are accommodating and clean. Pool and restaurant on site. If you have a dog they have a couple of dog parks on site buy I would recommend sites 36, 37 or 38. Large grass area for your own private dog area.
GuideLoved 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.
The Nobleton area offers multiple camping options in the Withlacoochee State Forest, which spans over 165,000 acres across five counties. Located along the Withlacoochee River system, these campgrounds range from primitive tent sites to full RV hookups. The region's natural features include pine sandhills, dense woodlands, and river access points, with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F.
Paddling the Withlacoochee: Access the river directly from Hog Island Campground where campers can launch canoes or kayaks. "Pretty nice paddling you can go either way and make it back to the boat ramp," notes Rusty R., who enjoyed the river access.
Hiking forest trails: Multiple hiking options exist throughout the forest, from short nature walks to longer treks. "There are many different size sites so all sizes of RVs work. Just a warning to check out sites before booking or check reviews because some sites are sloped or back to cliffs along river area. Otherwise great sites! Awesome Silver Lake is right there to fish or walk the boardwalk around," mentions Tracy L H., highlighting the trail access.
Wildlife observation: The forest hosts diverse wildlife including deer, turkeys, and various bird species. At River Junction Campground, camper Rusty R. reports, "The wildlife during the day is awesome to see on the water and then at night the animal life comes alive at a certain point at night. The coyotes at night is one of the coolest things to listen to at night."
Swimming in mine ponds: Several former phosphate mines now function as swimming areas. One visitor to Mutual Mine Campground shared: "Once done retreat to camp and cool off in the waters of the mine pond. 13 campsites all spaced out nicely so you don't have to be too close to neighbors unless you wish too."
Private, wooded sites: Crooked River Campground offers secluded spots with natural screening. "My boyfriend, myself, and 3 kids (7-8y/o) spent 4th of July weekend here and LOVED it! The spacious, private campsites were a plus. It truly felt like we were camping alone in the forest and the kids loved getting to explore," explains Danae N.
River accessibility: Many sites provide direct water access. Tracy L H. from Hog Island notes, "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."
Restroom facilities: Most developed campgrounds maintain clean facilities. At Cypress Glen Campground, Jennifer T. reported, "We had our baby moon here this past weekend (this is the second time I've camped at Cypress Glen and neither time was I disappointed). Campsite 49 has plenty of shade and backs up to a mini swamp which is beautiful for pictures. We had electric and eater on site and it's pup friendly of course. Hot showers and clean bathrooms."
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