Wekiva Falls RV Resort accommodates pets in tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins with waterfront views just minutes from Sorrento. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the park's walking trails and common areas, though certain breed restrictions may apply. The resort offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, making it suitable for extended stays with pets. Nearby Trimble Park Campground provides spacious pet-friendly sites with direct lake access where campers can fish while their leashed dogs rest nearby. Both campgrounds feature clean facilities, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet throughout these properties. At Wekiva Falls, the gates are secured at night with access codes provided to campers, creating a secure environment for pets and their owners.
Mount Dora's nearby trails provide excellent opportunities for dog walking excursions just 15 minutes from these campgrounds. When camping with pets, visitors should be aware of wildlife encounters, particularly alligators in and near the lakes. Even small gators frequent the shorelines of Trimble Park, so pets should be kept away from water edges despite the absence of warning signs. The campgrounds have minimal pet-specific amenities like designated dog areas, so visitors should pack waste bags, portable water bowls, and tie-out stakes. The spacious waterfront sites at Trimble Park provide natural shade from ancient oaks draped with Spanish moss, keeping pets cooler during Florida's hot months. Clean bathhouses with hot showers are available at most facilities, though pet washing stations are limited or non-existent at these campgrounds.
$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."
"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."
$24 - $95 / night
"This 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."
"As for the pet-friendly campground specifically, each of the 51 sites has its own picnic table, water and electric as well as fire ring, while the ground itself is laden with powdery grey sand (so leave"
$40 - $73 / night
"There is a dog park, cafe, food trucks on Sat. Great place for families. There was a strong sulfur smell around our site. Not sure where that was coming from"
"There are beautiful walking trails, beautiful and refreshing cool springs, kayak rentals for $20. There are also some small caves there for anyone who free dives or snorkels."
$38 / night
"Clearwater Lake Recreation is one of the few National Forest Service managed campgrounds located at the southern end of Ocala National Forest. Campsites are well-shaded, private and spaced apart."
"Clearwater Lake Recreation Area was recommended to us as a backup option to nearby and popular Alexander Springs for our small group of scouts."
$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."
$38 - $70 / night
"This was one of the busier places I have camped in Florida. The facilities were clean and provided showers."
"We found this campground while looking for a stealth spot near some springs and it was getting late and we had our car and our dog so just came here."
"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 stayed 2 weeks with our Thousand Trails affiliate plan. We were surrounded by empty sites which was probably due to the pandemic."
"Next to a highway so it can be noisy."
$15 / night
"Had water and electric hook up and the near by walking trail was absolutely awesome. The staff could not have been more helpful. Next time I’m visiting family in Florida, I will definitely stay here"
"Small grounds, beautiful lake that allows fishing and boating. Sites are very close to each other, good for making friends, not good if you like your privacy. Drive up right next to your site."
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).
TravelerEasy access to I 75 Has nice pond with wildlife , cabins to rent and all services . Friendly staff and dog park.
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:
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!
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.
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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Camping near Sorrento, Florida centers around Lake County's freshwater lakes with elevations averaging just 200 feet above sea level. The region experiences 233 sunny days per year with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F between June and September. During winter months, overnight temperatures can drop to the 40s, making December through February ideal for tent campers seeking cooler weather.
Kayaking the Wekiva River: Launch directly from Wekiva Falls RV Resort where water access sites offer convenient entry points. "Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the Wekiva River," notes reviewer Tonia B., who adds that weekend activities are planned for both adults and children.
Swimming in natural springs: Explore crystal-clear waters at Blue Spring State Park Campground where the consistent 72°F spring temperature provides year-round swimming. "The spring is teaming with manatees, which are best to view and swim alongside between the winter months of November and February," explains Stuart K., while another camper mentions, "You can take a river tour as well" for guided exploration.
Hiking nature trails: Venture along the Florida Trail connection across from Alexander Springs Recreation Area where the terrain transitions between pine scrub and wetlands. A reviewer notes, "If you go out and across the street you can hook up to the Florida Trail and do some hiking - we hiked about 10 miles and while flat and not hard it was still nice and some great changes in scenery."
Spacious lakefront sites: Campers appreciate the generous waterfront sites at Trimble Park Campground. "Spots 8 and 9 are directly in front of the docks," reports Tara G., who adds that "every site has a grill, separate fire ring, lantern hangers and picnic table plus electric and water hook ups."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Lake Monroe Park offers excellent wildlife spotting with its riverside location. "I paddled my inflatable kayak around lake Carlton and the adjoining lake that has the boat ramp. I launched directly from my campsite," shares Ryan S., who spotted "the little gator that lived at the waters edge" during his stay.
Clean bathroom facilities: Many campgrounds maintain exceptional restroom cleanliness. At Clearwater Lake Campground, campers praise the "clean well kept camping and picnicking" facilities. One visitor mentioned that "bathrooms are nice and clean" while another appreciated the uncommon amenity of a "dishwashing room" provided for campers.
Reservation requirements: Dog friendly campgrounds near Sorrento often book quickly. For Trimble Park, Stuart K. advises: "Booking a reservation on a fairly archaic website with a non-sensical process that involves booking 45 days in advance... with just 15 available sites to book, competition for this camping gem is fierce!"
Swimming restrictions: During manatee season, swimming access changes at springs. "During the winter you may not be able to swim because of the manatees," explains Zach G. about Blue Spring State Park, while at Wekiwa Springs, "you can only access the spring head and get into the clearer water before 11:00am and after 5pm."
Wildlife safety measures: Keep pets away from water edges due to alligator presence. "If you have your dog... Be careful of ticks and alligators," warns one Alexander Springs camper, while another notes seeing "one small one in the marshy waters near our site" at Trimble Park.
Natural swimming areas: Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground offers family-friendly swimming in clear spring water. "We spent three nights and loved it! Yes it rained most of the time but our site never flooded!" reports Caitlyn P., who also mentions "Such a nice view of the sunset from where we were."
Handicap accessible options: Several campgrounds provide accessible features for families with special needs. At Wekiwa Springs, Lauren W. describes site 2 as "a handicapped one, and beautiful. Restrooms directly behind us." She adds that park rangers went above and beyond: "Jane, one of the park rangers informed us about the ramp for wheelchairs, and a lift into the water!"
Pet-friendly activities: Dogs are welcome on most hiking trails when leashed. At Clearwater Lake, a camper noted the "beautiful lake view makes it totally worth it" despite some sites being less private, making it ideal for families camping with pets who need easy access to walking areas.
Hookup availability: Lake Monroe Park offers affordable full hookup sites for extended stays. "GREAT PRICES! $118 for a week. Water and electricity at each site. Convenient dump station," shares Norman S., adding it's "A small quiet campground" suitable for longer visits.
Site navigation challenges: Many campgrounds have narrow access roads requiring careful maneuvering. At Blue Springs State Park, one RVer notes "the individual campsites give off a vibe of privacy, intimacy and solitude" but cautions "the individual slots are somewhat tight and narrow to navigate, but most RVs should be OK to back into these sites."
Security considerations: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Sorrento feature security measures for nighttime safety. At Wekiva Falls, "Gates secure park at night," mentions one reviewer, while another notes the campground is "gated with a code for the security conscious" so you can "come and go at any time with the gate code."
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