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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground accommodates pets with designated loops for dog-friendly camping and provides electric hookups, water access, and sanitary facilities. Dogs are allowed at Magnolia Park Campground where wild peacocks roam the grounds, creating a unique experience for both pets and their owners. Lake Louisa State Park Campground and Wekiwa Springs State Park also welcome pets with leashed access to many areas, though specific trail restrictions may apply. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than 6 feet at most locations, with quiet hours enforced to minimize barking disturbances. Campsites typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and waste disposal options. The campgrounds are generally clean, well-maintained with regular trash pickup, and staff is helpful when addressing concerns like fire ants.
The 56-acre Magnolia Park features paved camping pads ideal for pets, with nearby walking trails offering exercise opportunities along Lake Apopka. Winter Garden's proximity to the 22-mile West Orange Trail provides excellent dog walking opportunities on a paved, multi-use path. Dogs are permitted at designated swimming areas at some parks, though policies vary by location. Many campgrounds implement gate security with access codes, creating safer environments for pet owners concerned about nighttime security. Sites at most pet-friendly campgrounds range from $17-$25 per night for standard hookups, with senior discounts available at locations like Clarcona Horse Park. Multiple veterinary clinics operate within 15 minutes of these campgrounds, and pet supply stores can be found in nearby shopping centers. Peacocks at Magnolia Park generally stay out of camping areas but can be noisy during daylight hours.
"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."
from $56 - $201 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $24 - $120 / night
Check Availability"While located a bit off the beaten path in a part of Florida that few find themselves in, Magnolia Park Campground, featuring 56 acres of pristine Florida wilderness, is located on an elbow curve where"
"My cats travel with me and they were enthralled by the peacocks the entire 2 weeks, I couldn't close the blinds!"
"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."
from $85 / night
Check Availability"You can’t get more centrally located that bill Frederick. Located In metro west, this park is close to both the theme parks, and a commutable distance to north Orlando."
"if you choose primitive campground (10$) 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!"
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"It’s on the right side of the road near the boat ramp. If you aren’t paying attention you may miss it. We did, but a helpful park employee pointed us back in the right direction."
"Just a note of caution: Keep animals away from the water's edge."
"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."
"Most shopping and restaurants are within a 5-10 minute drive."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"The park is bordered by railroad tracks, a truck route high-way and a small airport."
"Much less busy than nearby campgrounds. Great place for my son"
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.
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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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).
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:
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.
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!
TravelerThis campground was awesome for a weekend away with the family and dogs. It was still very hot and buggy in Florida so be warned If this is an issue for you. Large campsites with a picnic table, electric, and water. Pet friendly and clean bathrooms with a small walking path for the pups. Been to better but a great weekend away!
GuideStayed 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.
LegendThis place is gargantuan and has so many roads and alleyways that I got lost navigating the place at least a couple of times. And just when I thought that I seen all of Southern Palms RV Resort, upon exiting the place, I realized that there was even more of Southern Palms right across the street where the expansive RV parking lot continued.
Located on the outskirts of Eustis here in the Sunshine State, this place has just about everything you could be looking for – from parks, shuffle boards, evening themed dancing and lakes to bike paths, swimming pools and bocce ball. But wait, there’s more… there’s also: clubhouse/ lounge for large group gatherings, whirlpool / spa / jacuzzi for those late night relaxing moments, fitness center to get your workout in, showers / restrooms that are just decent, ballroom for those evening dance parties, WiFi that is pretty superb, basic and expanded TV cable packages, picnic tables galore, BBQ grilles as far as the eye can see, the whole place is pet friendly, a horseshoe pit (where Joey is the local hero), mail center, game room complete with billiards table, a dog park that is always jam packed with man’s best friend as well as a laundr-O-mat (bring your quarters!) an extensive library (without its own Dewey decimal system) … and the list goes on, but I will end here.
Downside to this place is that, well, it’s a mega mall of RV’s, campers and semi-permanent, yet mobile housing solutions, and there’s a lot more people and accommodations than there is really space for, so it is quite overcrowded and you will definitely hear your neighbors at all times of the day, in addition to all of the scootering traffic going by your ‘campsite’ whether day or night. So if you are simply looking for a place to stay for the night enroute to somewhere else, this is not a bad place, but given the overpopulation and the fact that every single amenity offered, while great for some, makes me feel like I just left home to go somewhere else where they have everything that I just left at home.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few… First, if you are looking for a great meal and something out of the ordinary, head on over to The Dam Smoker and you will discover some pretty outrageous BBQ, which you can order and eat there (or order by the pound and go find a nice lakeside bench to enjoy) albeit in some very modest settings. Second, if you’d like to escape your asphalt slab for a nice slice of nature, then head over to Long Leaf Pine Trail, which has a decent hike, or check out the wildlife at Hidden Waters Preserve, both of which are near Lake Joanna.
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Pet friendly campgrounds near Oakland provide camping options within 30 minutes of Walt Disney World while offering more natural settings. The area sits at the edge of Central Florida's lake country where numerous bodies of water create cooler evening temperatures compared to coastal regions. Winter temperatures typically range from 50-70°F, while summer months can reach 90°F with afternoon thunderstorms common from June through September.
Kayaking on multiple lakes: Lake Louisa State Park Campground offers excellent paddling opportunities with boat launches for personal watercraft. "This stage park has lots to offer - great trails for hiking and biking, boat launches, fishing, or just relaxing. We stayed at site #43 which has water/elec. hookup, dump station near by," reports Cyndi B.
Cycling on paved trails: Winter Garden's proximity to rails-to-trails paths creates excellent biking options. According to Travyl Couple, "Our favorite activity is biking to the trail head for the West Orange rails to trail which is located downtown @ 3 miles from campground. This rail to trail is 22 miles long and can be extended another 9 miles....if you link to South Lake Trail."
Swimming in natural springs: Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground offers year-round swimming in 72°F spring water. "Wekiwa was an amazing place to camp and spend our weekend. The park offers hiking, biking, day swimming, a food grill, a canoe/kayak launch and rental, plus tons of wildlife!" says Jenn B.
Wildlife viewing: Spotting animals is common at many area campgrounds. "On one such hike, we were able to spot a bobcat in pursuit of dinner, which was a delight to see firsthand," Dave V. mentions about Lake Louisa State Park Campground.
Peace and seclusion: Trimble Park Campground offers waterfront sites with natural buffers. A camper explains, "This is a beautiful, small campground with 15 campsites most of which are waterfront. I stayed in site 11 that was positioned so I had a magnificent view of the lake and the little gator that lived at the waters edge."
Clean facilities: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Oakland maintain high standards. At Thousand Trails Orlando, "This resort is impeccable with newly updated bath houses, laundry facilities, 2 pools, playground, camp store, mail room, pickle ball and tennis courts, new basketball court and dock to launch kayaks, boats or fish from," notes Brandie B.
Proximity to attractions: Location matters to many visitors. "If you can't stay at Fort Wilderness on Disney property this is the next best location!!!" says Brandie B. about Orlando/Kissimmee KOA, which is just 15 minutes from Disney World.
Wildlife encounters: Unique animal sightings enhance camping experiences. At Trimble Park, "We were serenaded by the cackle of wild turkey, the squeals of wild pig, the yip and yap of coyotes, hoots from resident owls and the occasional shrill from the bobcat."
Reservation timing: Popular pet-friendly campgrounds fill quickly. At Trimble Park, reservations require planning: "Booking a reservation on a fairly archaic website with a non-sensical process that involves booking 45 days in advance, so you have to time the precise days you want to camp here and be the first person to reserve a spot at 12:01am."
Weekday visits recommended: Springs get crowded on weekends. "If you go on a weekend, make sure you go EARLY! Line of car starts around 9am and park will close at capacity," warns Hannah S. about Wekiwa Springs.
Site selection matters: At Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, maneuvering can be challenging: "There is not a lot of room in the loops to pull your rv into the spot. There is plenty of room between your rv and your neighbor next to you but not a lot of room across from your spot," explains Samantha O.
Noise considerations: Urban camping locations have sound challenges. Winter Garden RV Resort has "Lots of traffic on 50 so, be aware if you can't sleep with noises, you need another location," advises Ian R.
Cabin options for comfort: Several campgrounds offer cabins for those without camping gear. "Lake Louisa State Park Campground has cute little teepees for rent, tent sites, primitive sites, group sites, 20 cabins (no pets allowed) and even an equestrian campground with stalls and a corral," notes the Travyl Couple.
Pool access for kids: Orlando NW-Orange Blossom KOA offers swimming options: "The site was clean and level. The hookups all worked perfectly. We didn't use the amenities, but there are shuffleboard courts, cornhole boards, a heated pool, playground, and bikes for rent," Kelly shares.
Space for activities: Magnolia Park provides recreational facilities: "Clean well kept camping and picnicking. Basketball court is included along with volleyball court. 14 day max stay, no sewer hook up. Dump station yes," explains David W.
Special needs accessibility: Many campgrounds accommodate different abilities. "We have 6 kids, one in a wheelchair and a service dog and had an awesome time at this campground! Everyone was accommodated for!" reports Jeni S. about Magnolia Park.
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven surfaces. "Great park for the money. Quite park that is very pretty and well maintained. Close to a lot to do in the area. Wild peacocks on site are cool to see. Sites are paved, with a good amount of privacy. Only complaint was our site was pretty unlevel and we had to max out our Anderson leveling blocks to get it right," notes Scott B. about Magnolia Park Campground.
Electrical capacity: Some campgrounds have limited power. At Winter Garden, "We kept tripping the 30A breaker with AC on and a hot plate or microwave. But in the end price seemed reasonable for what it was," reports Craig F.
Gate security codes: Many pet-friendly campgrounds use security systems. "It is gated with a code for the security conscious. The park has basketball courts, is near a large lake. There are vending machines nearby too. You can come and go at any time with the gate code but checkin was 6 or 7 PM," explains Alistar B. about Magnolia Park.
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