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Dog-Friendly Camping near Trilby, FL
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Withlacoochee State Forest campgrounds accommodate pets at multiple locations around Trilby, with Cypress Glen Campground maintaining clean facilities for campers traveling with dogs. Most sites throughout the forest feature water and electric hookups, fire rings with cooking grates, and picnic tables suitable for family camping with pets. Silver Lake Campground, River Junction Campground, and Hog Island Campground all welcome pets on leashes. Campsites vary in size and terrain, with some sites at Cypress Glen backing up to mini-swamp areas that create natural boundaries for dogs. Tent camping, RV sites, and some cabin options accept pets throughout the area. Florida Sand Music Ranch (formerly Sertoma Youth Camp) provides another pet-friendly option with water and electric hookups plus a dump station, maintaining several bath houses and a natural setting where dogs can explore the property's trails and creek.
Dogs enjoy access to multiple hiking paths including the Withlacoochee Rails to Trail bike/hiking path near Cypress Glen Campground. Pet owners report good experiences on the boardwalks and trails at Silver Lake, which provide scenic walking routes suitable for leashed dogs. The forest environment offers shaded pathways important for dog walking during Florida's hot months. Wildlife encounters require keeping pets secured, as the forest provides habitat for various species including deer, turkey, and gopher tortoises. Several campgrounds like Withlacoochee River Park also feature river access where dogs can cool off, though some areas have steep embankments requiring careful navigation with pets. Seasonal conditions affect pet comfort, with summer months requiring extra water provisions and morning/evening walks to avoid heat stress for dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Trilby (308)
1. Colt Creek State Park Campground
"Okay, so I didn’t do a ton of research, but I have driven around here before so I decided to get one of the primitive sites and do a little gear testing. 5+ per person/night -Bundles of firewood available"
"Colt Creek State Park is one of the newer parks in the Florida State Park System. We had the opportunity to camp at one of the handicap accessible sites recently and found it to be very convenient."
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2. Cypress Glen Campground
"The down fall is that the sites are around a lake/river, so many of them are on a slope."
"Pets are allowed on leash. Nothing much for kids to do but my kids enjoyed walking the campground loop and walking the trails."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $22 / night
3. Hillsborough River State Park Campground
"If you like to hike, there are a bunch of different trails to walk and they run alongside the river."
"Better if not during rainy season here in Florida. The ground was wet. Some sites had overflow from the river, I guess? Our site was nice. We had water and electricity. Pretty quiet. Lots of dogs."
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4. River Junction Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"I just called them and none are walk-in. All has to be reserved. And you are not allowed pets."
"Pets are NOT allowed. I just wanted to clarify, since the listing states they are. Bathrooms are decent and the showers have hot water. Sites 1 thru 3 are walk up only."
6 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 / night
5. Withlacoochee River Park
"Hottest month in Florida but still we had a lovely time here at this park. It was our first time taking our 2016 class C out on the road as total newbies."
"This is a great free camping area in the Florida wilderness. Plenty of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Florida trail is nearby."
6. Crooked River Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"Crooked River Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75."
"Even though you can't bring your dogs here (Cypress Glenn you can - it's just down the road, but not as secluded and more for RV's)."
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7. Hog Island Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"hog) is located on the eastern bank of the Withlacoochee river close to the small town of Nobleton."
"But it's sapose to be no pets. And a camper near us had a very large dog in a cage that barked all day. Very annoying. Bad area for ticks. Rangers check sites several times a day and are very nice."
6 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $14 / night
8. Green Swamp — West Tract
"We hiked out about a mile along the Florida Trail and stayed for a night at the Gator Hole campsite. It was so peaceful, lots of space to explore (we had a 3 year old and two dogs!)"
"Stayed at Ashley campground, which is free with a reservation through Southwest Florida water management."
9. Florida Sand Music Ranch
"Located in Brooksville Florida, you will find more of Florida's nature hidden here. There's a swamp like lake in the back with plenty of birds to see."
"The Florida Sand Music Ranch is a small campground that has big music events throughout the year. We are her for a 3-day blues music festival."
10. Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest
"There is a beautiful lake that you can canoe/kayak/boat on, and a great trail that runs along side of it, but it is super close to I75."
"I only heard it when outside (hearing impaired). The have a decent bath house, nice walking trails and it’s closed to Croom trails State ATV/Dirt bike."
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from $22 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Trilby, FL
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Alyssa H.
ScoutEncore Clover Leaf Forest RV Resort
Beautiful pools and showers, washer and dryer on site are only like $2.50 each and very nice! They’ve done a lot of recent updates
- SStacey A.
GuideLake Griffin State Park Campground
This was the first park we stayed in once we got our new camper. I have an old truck that has not pulled something like this before so we wanted to be somewhat close to home. The park staff were great, the facilities were great. It is a smaller park, and close to the road. It didn’t bother us, but I imagine it could bother a tent camper. There was a family reunion or something going on the weekend we were there so it was packed and a little noisy outside of the camper. But everyone was very nice. There are some shorter hikes and the second oldest live oak in the state. I think if we had not forgotten our life vests at home I would have more to say about the paddling option, but you can also fish. We would go back.
- ddavid F.Scout
Orlando/Kissimmee KOA
Tim 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!
Stuart K.
LegendCountryside RV Park
Wild West Meets Old Florida
This Old Florida location has a Western bent to the place with the covered wagon motif and ranch-styled main office with what looks to be a horse tie up on the porch, so whatever the theme might be, this RV enclave is a good stretch away from the I75 highway that you moseyed onto in to find this 55+ retirement one lane (OK, there’s a simple loop) cowboy retirement OK corral. You’ll access Countryside RV Park via Country Rd 489 just off of Route 470 and if you blink (you know, because of all that dust blowing off the prairie), you’d miss the turn-off, so keep your eyes peeled, pardner, and about 20 yards into the property, you’ll swing by the office on what looks to be freshly laid, small single vehicle lanes and check in with the sheriff (er, the RV manager), who will direct you to your humble piece of very flat land, which no doubt will be draped in shade provided by the scattered ancient and live oaks that are sweating Spanish moss creating a very (trust me) un-wild, wild west vibe.
There’s some basic amenities here in addition to the standard pull-through parking pads and FHUs offering 20 / 30 / 50 amp electric, water and sewage, including: sanitary dump, impeccably clean his / her restrooms and shower facilities, picnic tables, WiFi, cable TV, coin-operated laundry, horseshoes, side X side shuffle boards that are in pristine condition, recreation room with billiards, dog park, fire pit, retention pond, on-site storage, exercise equipment and gym. There’s even a proper mail room in case you plan on staying long enough that you need to receive mail here or have it forwarded (beats waiting for the Pony Express to arrive). Due to this being a semi- or full-retirement zone, Countryside offers additional diversions and activities like bingo, Karaoke, bowling, arts & crafts as well as Bible study, in addition to learning how to lasso your very own steer (OK, I made up this last one).
Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If your ID or social security card doesn’t clearly state that you are 55+ you won’t have any luck at this hideout; (2) If you do manage to stay here, IMHO the best spots are those either on the western - but of course - side of this depot (#6 – 22) or eastern (#46–#59) perimeters; (3) Should you need to load up on anything while here, there’s not much nearby apart from a Dollar General and Kal’s Food Grocery, but if you don’t mind driving slightly further afield, there’s a Publix NE of here and a Winn-Dixie and Walmart due south of here towards Bushnell; and (4) In the event that you’d like to grab some local grub, there’s Big Apple Café and a Subway nearby in the small town here, or up on Lake Panasoffkee there’s Big Bass Grill Lakefront Restaurant & Marina, which I highly recommend.
Happy Camping!
- aalan F.Scout
Hillsborough River State Park Campground
Showers and bathrooms are closed
- EEfstathios A.Scout
Encore Winter Quarters Pasco
Great location
- CCorey S.Traveler
Bay Bayou RV Resort
Great time @ a great campground.
Great fishing docks, with lighting for nighttime fishing. Clean & great environment, kids had a blast. Will stay here again
Gail S.ScoutZephyr Colony RV Park
Present it will be a great place to live.
Zephyrhills 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
Guide to Trilby
Withlacoochee State Forest offers multiple primitive and developed camping areas within a 30-minute drive of Trilby. The forest terrain alternates between sandy pine hills and wetland areas, with elevations ranging from 40 to 75 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 90-95°F while winter nights can drop into the 40s, making seasonal planning essential for comfortable camping.
What to do
Paddling the Withlacoochee: Launch from River Junction Campground where some sites provide direct water access. "We enjoyed the water and the trails in the area. The day time nature is great. Then at night we got to hear different creatures of the night," notes one camper at River Junction Campground.
Wildlife observation: The Green Swamp West Tract offers prime bird watching areas. "The symphony of Sandhill Cranes and Coyotes as the sun set was a memory I'll never forget," shares a visitor who stayed at the Green Swamp West Tract backcountry site.
Astronomy viewing: Withlacoochee River Park maintains dark skies for stargazing. "On new moon nights the local astronomy club uses neighboring field to gaze at the stars. This place is quiet and dark at night!" reports a camper who appreciated the minimal light pollution.
Nature hiking: The Hog Island Nature Trail connects to the Florida National Scenic Trail. "Get up early in the morning and take walk and you are sure to see some deer," recommends a visitor who regularly explores the trails around the campground.
What campers like
Private, secluded sites: Crooked River Campground offers tent-only sites with natural buffers. "The spacious, private campsites were a plus. It truly felt like we were camping alone in the forest and the kids loved getting to explore," shares a family who stayed at Crooked River Campground.
Year-round accessibility: Florida Sand Music Ranch (formerly Sertoma Youth Camp) maintains accessible facilities throughout the seasons. "It has water and electric hookups and a dump station. There are several bath houses and a large gathering pavilion to hold church services or concerts," notes a repeat visitor to the Florida Sand Music Ranch.
River access for cooling off: Riverside camping spots provide relief during hot months. "We loved exploring the trail and then letting the kids play in the water while we tried to catch some bass... The kids really loved cooling off in the river and catching frogs, they all agree that this was there favorite part," writes a summer camper.
Well-maintained trails: Hillsborough River State Park features several hiking and biking paths. "Very comfortable and clean... There was 30 amp as well as 50 amp water there's a dump station clean bathrooms nice showers even dedicated dishwashing sinks and a washer and dryer," reports a visitor to Hillsborough River State Park.
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