Osceola National Forest is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Find the best campgrounds near Osceola National Forest, FL. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"Great campground with beautiful scenery by the lake! This campground reopened on March 31, 2021 at 50% capacity. We stayed there 5 nights- March 31 to April 5, 2021."
"Also the camp site is near The Florida National Trail which is a footpath from the south to the north of FL. There is plenty of places to lauch your kayak or boat."
"We did have to be extra careful with our little dog tho because we did get the sense that something could try to eat it since the sites are in the middle of the woods."
"Also easy to drive up and park car and put up tent next to it."
$20 - $100 / night
"First off, it is on the well known Florida river, the Suwanee River, so there are many water sports that can be done here."
"Overall: Excellent campground with close access to the Suwannee River, not far off I-75 near White Springs."
$10 / night
"Ocean pond is near by they have hook ups and range from $12 to $30 a night depending on how you camp. They also have free water there which is a few miles from hog pen."
"There’s around 10-12 spots overall, all varying in size. No water or electricity but has a very clean pit toilet (was checked twice daily by the host)."
$10 / night
"Beautiful views to the east through missy covered cypress trees with palmetto and pine forest behind to the west."
"Its much better than the big camp ground across the lake. But it depends on what time you come, some days its nice and secluded and some days its packed"
$60 - $79 / night
"Everything we could hope for; private sites, extra large super-sites, pull-through, back-in, fishing lake, swimming lake, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, pub and poolside cafe and restaurant, miles"
"Heated resort pool with tiki pool bar & music, beach front lake with a massive inflatable obstacle course, an on-site restaurant & ice cream shop, not to mention multiple fenced dog parks."
$6 - $60 / night
TravelerBest campsite I've been to so far! With the state park close by, you can go tubing, kayaking or just for a swim. The office has pool tables and games for kids to enjoy. The staff are incredibly friendly. There's also a lot of friendly animals that live on the property, such as goats, a donkey, chickens, dogs and cats. It's a wonderful family friendly experience for all. Bring your friendly pets too! Very pet friendly.
ScoutEverything we could hope for; private sites, extra large super-sites, pull-through, back-in, fishing lake, swimming lake, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, pub and poolside cafe and restaurant, miles of walking trails and conservation area. We are happy campers, can't wait for spring.
LegendLarge sites. Very nice pool. First rate laundry facilities. Great playground and dog park.
GuideSo fun! Awesome dog parks, chicken poop bingo (yes, you read that right!), pigeon races, movie and ice cream nights….too much to list! Easy to get around with RV.
RangerFirst time here. Love it, will be back for sure. Great river/springs access. Great for kayaking/tubing or boating. Great dog areas. Food is good on the weekends, live music, very poor wifi. Spots by the dog park don’t have shade but most of the other sites do. Lots of fun activities. Great bike path just off property. Friendly staff. Site 212 was 50 amp only so I had to use a converter. Can rent kayaks on site if you don’t own one.
GuideOvernighted here on the way to FL Keys. Pulled in way after hours. Campground was easy to navigate. Site was a pull through and very narrow but it worked for one night.
Bonus was a large dog park right across the street.
RangerWould have given 5 stars if internet was decent but it was awful. Our rig is 42’ w/ 4 slides and had lots of space. Escorted to our site. Nice picnic tables. Pool area was clean and inviting. Big playground. Dog park was up in front by office so long walk when hot. Laundry was reasonable $1.25. Office staff were friendly. Starke is very small and not much to do. Sonny’s BBQ is good!! Gainesville is an hour away.
LegendHeading to the fairground in Clay County and looking for somewhere to call home tonight? Then look no further than Clay County RV Park, which provides across-the-street access to all of the amusements, live music concerts and 4H farming competitions that take place here on the county’s grand gathering grounds. While you may drive by this RV compound (which is literally surrounded by tall, screened fences that conceal this high school track shaped RV gravel parking lot), if you look sharp right when heading westbound, you’ll see the lone sign for this campground.
This spot offers up very affordable daily ($35), weekly ($30) and monthly ($25) rates and in the event that you don’t come bringing your own RV, Clay County RV Park will rent you one of theirs either by the night or by the week. In all, there’s about 70 back-in diagonal RV lots here at this pet-friendly despot with two very well-maintained restroom and shower facilities located at opposite ends of the park (far west and far east).
Here are some amenities you should expect: water, sewage and electric (20, 30 and 50 amp) hook-ups, dog park (and even a place to give your four-legged furry friends a bath of their own at each of the bathhouses), complimentary WiFi and all of the gravel-strewn evenly flat parking lot that you can rest your RV for the night, all within the very safe and security fenced-in confines of this RV compound.
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) While this place is welcoming to animals, it is NOT kid-friendly (as there is absolutely nothing to keep the kids or anyone entertained within the RV compound); (2) Despite the security one feels with the tall, shaded fences that encircle this RV lot, one feels more like they are incarcerated than they do enjoying a bit of the outdoors; (3) This place has a tremendous amount of rules and regulations one must follow, which feels completely over-the-top, so mind your P’s & Q’s here; and (4) If you are looking to experience some of the best nature in the area, be sure to check out either Camp Chowenwaw Park and Black Creek Park and Trail, both conveniently located just due northeast of Clay County RV Park.
Happy Camping!
GuideI would have given 5 stars but a couple of issues hindered that decision. For the $$$ per night we were not able to use the cable TV as it was being worked on while we were there as well as the wifi was down. No compensation was offered. We had to request a picnic table and no fire pit or ring available on the site. Pad was large enough, just, for our 42ft rig and truck. Water pressure was adequate at 50 psi. Park is large clean and well maintained, great dog park, pool, very close to I95. One exit down has a ton of shopping and places to eat. Airport very close so be ready to hear plains landing everyday. Local flee market next door. Beaches are a 30min drive but worth the ride. Overall it was a little pricey for this particular park.
Explore the beauty of Osceola National Forest while enjoying a camping experience that welcomes your furry friends. With several well-reviewed campgrounds that allow pets, you can create unforgettable memories with your four-legged companions.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Osceola National Forest is Ocean Pond Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.
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