Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Thonotosassa, FL

Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Thonotosassa, FL

1113 Reviews of 235 Thonotosassa Campgrounds

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  Cyndi J.

  Scout

  Jan. 15, 2019

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Beautiful park

  Beautiful park! Clean, quiet, large private spaces, and nice bath facilities. Be advised that there is only one section thst allows pets and limited areas that pets are allowed but has a nice dog beach and off leash dog park.

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  Alyssa D.

  Legend

  Jul. 18, 2020

  Shell Key Preserve

  Years later it’s still one of my favorite places to camp in Florida..:

  One of my favorite places to camp in Florida, hands-down. You can only get to this camping spot by water. Must reserve, no pets & no alcohol.

  We saw sting rays, a baby turtle, many different birds & other wildlife within 5 minutes of parking the boat.

  Amazing views.

  Campfires not permitted in summer months due to sea turtle nesting.

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  Jan S.

  Guide

  Jun. 8, 2022

  Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA

  KOA Campground with working vegetable farm and petting zoo

  Stayed here for a week in May - quiet, pretty campground with friendly staff, a petting zoo and vegetable farm on property. We enjoyed the produce market, but you could also go in the fields and pick your own. Camper sites had enough room between them, the electric/water sites had good tree cover for shade. There were cabins, a silo, and covered wagons you could also stay in. There's a big dog park, but not much shade there. There's a winery just 1 mile away. The Sarasota beaches and mangrove kayaking are an easy 45 minute drive away. The only thing I wished they had was a pool... Overall, we had a nice time here.

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  Brenda L.

  Ranger

  Feb. 3, 2021

  Thousand Trails Orlando

  Huge park

  This 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).

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  David G.

  Guide

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Fort De Soto Campground

  Never gets old

  This is one of the best parks anywhere. It’s not a National Park surrounding a national treasure but it might as well be. The park has three loops. All have waterfront sites and inner loop sites. One is set up for tents, folding campers and small teardrop style trailers. One is conducive to big rigs but it’s a tight fit and one handles all, but allows pets. There’s lots of wildlife, particularly raccoons. A short drive or bike ride from the campground lands you at the old fort, or a ferry to Egmont Key for the day, or a beach with a view of Tampa Bay and the Skyway bridge, or the amazing north beach which has been listed several times as the best beach in America. It’s a truly gorgeous park. Kayaking, SUP, dog parks, dog beach as well as coyote, rattlesnakes, amazing shore birding, white pelicans, eagles, ospreys, roseates, manatees, dolphins... hard to get reservations but well worth it.
  Our return to this park year after year resulted in us building a home in the area for our endless summer adventures.

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  Zackary C.

  Traveler

  Oct. 6, 2025

  Lithia Springs

  Lithia Springs Park

  Lithia Springs Conservation Park is a hidden gem for camping in Florida. The campground is clean, well-maintained, and tucked away in a peaceful natural setting. Sites are spacious with plenty of shade, and the amenities like restrooms and picnic areas are kept in great shape. The best part is being just a short walk from the beautiful natural spring, perfect for swimming and cooling off. It’s a great spot for families or anyone looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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  skylar T.

  Guide

  May. 4, 2024

  Avalon RV Resort

  Good for a short stay

  Sites were small, Service was friendly, Okay amenities- small pool, dog ‘park’ was a tiny walking area. Expensive considering location and amenities.

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  Elliott B.

  Legend

  Jul. 12, 2017

  Hog Island Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

  Nice and secluded.

  The 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:

  •  - River Trail/Sumter is 7.2 miles.

  ·       Equestrian trails: 

  •  - Hernando Main Loop is 18.65 miles.
  •  - Hernando is 36.35 miles.
  •  - Sumter is 7.70 miles.

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  Danna D.

  Guide

  Nov. 5, 2020

  Encore Terra Ceia

  Great Place - Friendly Staff & Neighbors

  Nice place to stay in Palmetto. I just moved into my RV and this was my very first camping stop so I had TONS of questions and needed quite a bit of help. The staff were super friendly and the neighbors were extremely helpful in showing me how to get everything set up. They have a nice pool and laundry facilities - would recommend coming with a separate vehicle as there's not much within walking distance, but it's only a short drive to Tampa, St. Pete, and the Sarasota/Bradenton area. They also have a nice size, fenced-in dog park with a dog walking path, so bring your furry friends!