12 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers designated pet areas with waste stations throughout the property, allowing pets at both RV sites and pet-friendly cabins. Pets are permitted at all Kissimmee-area campgrounds near Poinciana, including Orlando/Kissimmee KOA, Encore Tropical Palms, and Sun Outdoors Orlando ChampionsGate. Most parks maintain standard leash requirements, though specific pet policies vary by location. The Sun Outdoors property features a recently installed dog park with ample space for exercise. Really something for everyone at these campgrounds—from lakefront tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and pet-accommodating cabins. Campground bathrooms and facilities are generally well-maintained, with most parks providing clean shower facilities and laundry options. Monthly and seasonal rates are available for longer stays, with many parks offering year-round access.
Lake Tohopekaliga provides excellent opportunities for dog owners wanting water activities near their campsite. The lake offers numerous kayaking spots with small bends perfect for exploration and fishing. Several campgrounds are conveniently located near grocery stores within walking distance, making it easy to restock pet supplies during extended stays. When visiting during summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect pets from hot pavement. Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, despite its specialized nature, welcomes pets and offers lakefront sites under cypress trees with hanging Spanish moss—perfect for shade-seeking dogs. Local trails around Lake Kissimmee State Park accommodate leashed pets, though wildlife encounters require vigilance. The proximity to veterinary services in Kissimmee provides peace of mind for campers traveling with pets needing medical attention.
"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
"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
"I live within a hours drive from this park and have been camping here for 40 plus years. This State Park is Old Florida, sites are secluded from the other sites compared to many other parks."
"The path is very clear with markers and when you arrive at the site, there is a clear indicator to follow. The path to the site is right off the main trail."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
"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. "
"pet friendly, even wIrh dog bathing station wIth soap! highly recommend."
"Good RV Park near Disney and it is a very pretty, lush, tropical park. Old town Kissimmee is right next door, and it has several loud amusement rides."
"The pool was nice and it is a walkable distance from grocery stores. The showers and bathrooms were very clean and nice."
"The dog area is decent, the laundry area is pretty nice... Run by app! It was too cold to use the pool, but everyone there was really nice and I would recommend to anyone."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $120 / night
from $69 - $99 / 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."
from $85 / night
"However it is a super nice place and good location if you want to do Disney (we did not). Lots of great and clean amenities and an amazing dog area. Just tight for us big buses"
"Easy access to Campground and Sites. Sites are flat and easy access. Campground has long term sites. Great pool and Store."
ScoutTim and Leisha were the best! Great campsite close to Disney is what we wanted.. clean and well organized. They make you feel at home and they even invited us to dinner at the pool and provided all the food. I will definitely be going back when I’m in town. They loved our kiddos too!
ScoutShowers and bathrooms are closed
TravelerIts a great campground for longterm and short term alike, my wife and myself live out of pull behind full time and have been here since August. This campground is conviently located roughly 45 minutes from downtown Orlando and 30 minutes from Cocoa Beach. They have several buildings available for use to campers with kitchens inside some of the buildings, they have a beautiful pool open year round, a pool table nicely located right beside part of the Orlando wetland walking trails. Plus really who doesn't want to reconnect with their inner child and stay in a small little town like Christmas where the post office is decorated year round, there's a nativity scene up year round and parts of the park itself keeps some lights up year round.
LegendWhispering Pines sits just outside Titusville and immediately gives off a very settled, long-term vibe, with neatly kept grounds and a calm, orderly layout but is more like a 55+ retirement community than a family campground. The park does offer overnight RV spots with full hookups, clean facilities and a well-maintained interior road system, but amenities skew toward extended stays rather than kid friendly features, with no playground, open play areas or communal spaces that invite younger campers to roam. While we were there, the boys quietly rode their bikes in short loops near our site before growing restless, a clear signal that this wasn’t a place designed for curious energy or spontaneous play. If you are overnighting it here, there’s really only one area that all non-long term RVers are huddled together with no privacy or shade. While Whispering Pines may be a comfortable and appealing option for retirees or long term RV residents who value peace and routine, I would not recommend it for families, especially when Manatee Hammock Campground just to the south offers riverfront space and room to explore, and Indian River RV Park to the north that provides a much more welcoming atmosphere for traveling families with kids.
ScoutThis campground is close to Kenedy Space Center and Merritt Island. It has full hookups and plenty of amenities. Restrooms are clean. Some of the sites are quite small, but there are plenty of large sites for big rigs.
ScoutZephyrhills colony has new Management. It's like a breath of fresh air.A weight is lifted from our shoulders of constant harassment and being hawked at on a daily basis. The parking pads are beautiful.The construction crew did an excellent job and the yellow stripes on the roads are amazing.We are so thankful for this improvement in our park that we can be proud and happy at once and for all. I thank God for answered prayer personally.Now I can breathe now.I can live amen
ScoutIt has a little of everything you would enjoy about this type of outside camp ground. Has hiking and biking trails. Of course the beautiful water that stays 72 degrees all year long.
ScoutExercise caution with this reservation. The website says pet friendly but only after you reserve the site do they make you aware of pet size limit and breed restrictions. And your reservation is not refundable.
ScoutEverything went pretty well except for one hiccup. Our first night staying there our bathroom drain got backed up with sewage that came back up from the drain which caused a terrible smell of The shower then also clogged and had to shower in puddle of water that got gross from our feet being all dirty because of the mud. I had mistakingly booked the stay without adding the hot tub.. so when we mentioned the issue to Dan(main guy in charge) we asked about the hot tub for the second day since it says it needs to be booked for a 2 night minimum. He said it would be taken care of.. so in our minds of a server and bartender and having worked in the service industry for a long time, we figured that the hot tub would be taken care of for us, considering that it's simply a$30 charge. So l then later get a text message from him asking if the card that I had on file was Ok to charge for the hot tub, and I asked if there would be any sort of compensation for the bathroom situation, he said being charged for one night instead of 2 was the compensation.. which made no sense to me since we only were getting it for one night. To top it off the hot tub was not even hot.. Was def not very impressed by that.
Campgrounds near Poinciana sit within central Florida's subtropical zone where summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity levels. Winter camping offers milder conditions with daytime temperatures typically ranging from 60-75°F. The flat landscape includes scattered pine forests and wetlands with several lakes providing water recreation opportunities at elevations typically below 100 feet above sea level.
Hiking and wildlife observation: Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground offers multiple trails with opportunities to spot native wildlife. "We stayed middle of July for 4 days. Only saw 3 other campers the whole time. Park is super quiet and there is a ton of wildlife roaming," notes Corey K. The park features an observation tower for panoramic views and "lots of biking/ trails" according to Alexandra E.
Water activities: Lake Louisa State Park Campground provides multiple lakes for kayaking and swimming. "This park is one of our many Trifecta parks, meaning we can hike, bike and kayak. We were easily able to roll our Kayaks to Dixie lake from our campsite," shares Travyl Couple. The park maintains a designated swimming beach area at Lake Louisa with shower facilities.
Mini golf and recreational facilities: Orlando/Kissimmee KOA maintains on-site recreational options including mini golf and a heated pool. "Very Friendly staff. Several activities possible for children eg pool, skating jumping etc," reports L B. The campground offers bike rentals for exploring the property and surrounding area.
Privacy between sites: Lake Kissimmee State Park provides well-separated campsites. "Campsites are far enough apart for privacy with lots of shades trees. Each site has a firepit," mentions Stephanie G. Sites are designed with natural vegetation barriers creating more secluded camping experiences.
Clean facilities: Thousand Trails Orlando maintains updated bathroom facilities. "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," explains Brandie B. The park offers multiple recreation areas spread throughout the property.
Theme park proximity: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground provides direct access to Disney attractions. "I loved this campground. 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," shares Samantha O. The campground offers transportation options to Disney properties including boat service to Magic Kingdom.
Site conditions vary by season: Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday experiences weather-related challenges during rainy periods. "Although it's not the fanciest it's accommodating, friendly and services. Towels showers rest rooms are well kept," explains Carla S. The campground maintains concrete pads in premium sites while standard sites may have grass pads.
Limited cell service: Some parks have connectivity limitations. At Lake Kissimmee State Park, "Cell service is practically non existent in the park and within 10 miles from the park. Keep an eye on gas, there's one place about 6 miles from the park and town is about 15 miles away," warns Corey K.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds require advance planning. "Since the pandemic spots at most state park have been few and far between so we have become way less particular and simply take what we can get at most parks," notes Perry J. about Lake Kissimmee State Park.
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