The best dog-friendly camping near Arcadia

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Part of DeSoto County, Arcadia is set in the middle of Florida with the Peace River and Gulf Coast close by, so there’s plenty of splish-splashing fun for campers. Roll the campervan into a full-service, waterfront RV park; choose a glampsite or riverfront cabin with a firepit for making s’mores under the stars; or pitch a tent at an off-grid campsite for a more secluded getaway. No matter where you stay, be sure to check out Alafia River State Park for fishing, hiking, and yurt rentals. Known as “Aviation City” thanks to two nearby U.S. Army airfields built during World War I, Arcadia is rich in history and early 20th-century architecture to be seen before heading out into the wilds.

97% (2.4K) 310 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arcadia

N N Farms

1. N N Farms

98%
(22)
8.6mi from Arcadia · 1 site · Lodging
Fun off grid spirited tiny house. A 5 acre farm with Private 1 acre separate with a tiny house and pond. Nestled up next to our farm with plenty of farm animals to admire! We provide chicken, fish and goat feed for your fun. We have an outdoors area with loads of games. Bring your firewood and marshmallows! Close to Myakka State Park, 45 minutes to many beaches. Small town charm in Arcadia Florida, known for its quaint antique shops. We have a TV with a Firestick and DVD player complete with plenty of dvd’s.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$77
 / night
Two Tall Pines

2. Two Tall Pines

97%
(35)
37mi from Arcadia · 2 sites · RVs
We will share our piece of paradise with you. It is 3 blocks (cross no main roads) to Shamrock Park and the Venetian Intercoastal Waterway with walk and bike trail, playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and nature center plus restrooms at the park. Our quiet, safe neighborhood includes a boat ramp, a separate kayak launch as well as fishing spots along the intercoastal. All 4 of the Venice beaches (including a dog beach) are within 7 miles of our location and are well known for finding shark teeth. Our beach's offer free parking, outdoor yoga, drum circle and live music. Downtown Venice offers a variety of stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, high end clothing, an interactive splash fountain and several ice cream shops. It also offers Historic Walking Tours and Farmer's Market (Saturday mornings). Venice has four main beaches: Venice Municipal Beach 4.8 miles (the most popular); Nokomis Beach 6.9 miles (home of the Drum Circle at sunset on Wednesday and Saturday evenings); South Brohard Beach (22 acres including a dog park) 4.5 miles and Caspersen Beach 5.3 miles (the longest beach in Sarasota County and famous for its shark teeth). 30amp electric and water included. You must use holding tanks. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from 
$45
 / night
Quackers Acres

3. Quackers Acres

83%
(3)
35mi from Arcadia · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This location is private property gated at the end of a dead end street. This quiet area sites are bordered by wooded environmental land. Even though the unit is in a bit of a neighborhood it's amazing how quiet the property can be unless you want to be social with the host or other guests . Part of the property is a poultry farm for eggs. Enjoy the quiet listen to the rustling of the trees, watch the ducks chickens and quail, and turkeys. Have some quiet private time but still be close to conveniences or be social it's up to you. The property also has a plethora of other wildlife especially Birds. Woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, hawks, crows and other birds are seen often. At times if you're watching other Wildlife can be seen including armadillo, Turtles, iguanas and other lizards. There are multiple sites for parking at this location property and we have the ability to accommodate Convoy or multi-unit groups as well.
Potable water
from 
$20
 / night
Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

4. Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

47mi from Arcadia · 1 site · Lodging
Hi there, we have a RV on the side of our home with full electric, water, and sewer available to stay at! It has a bedroom with a queen size bed and two bunkbeds. Bedding, all kitchen utensils, including pots and pans, silverware dish towels, dish soap, hand soap basically everything is in there ready for you. The shower is nice and big and fully stocked! We are located 3 minutes from Sarasota Bay and 15 minutes from Ana Maria Island! Come and go as you please! Safe and welcoming neighborhood.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
$60
 / night
Joy Bamboo Forest Farm

5. Joy Bamboo Forest Farm

100%
(5)
32mi from Arcadia · 4 sites · RVs
Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is a tropical Asper bamboo farm located in the charming city of Sebring, FL. We offer a unique agritourism experience with campsites surrounded by bamboo trees. Each campsite features full hookups and a smokeless fire pit. The farm is surrounded by other fields on three sides, which makes it feel far away from it all and provides spectacular unobstructed views of sunrises and sunsets, and lots of stars at night. Enjoy a stroll among the 5 acres of bamboo trees or listening to the rustling of bamboo leaves on the plants surrounding the campsite. Be mesmerized by a dancing fire from the smokeless fire pit provided or just simply kick back and enjoy the slower pace of life. Located in the charming city of Sebring, recently picked for the HGTV show Home Town Takeover, Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is in close proximity to a few beautiful crystal clear lake beaches, Highlands Hammock State Park, and the famous Sebring International Raceway. Centrally located, Sebring is within a couple hours drive to most Florida destinations, with a train station a couple miles away from the farm. Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is only 5 to 10 minutes away from major stores and various restaurants, hospitals, parks, laundromats and all the modern conveniences.
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night

Part of DeSoto County, Arcadia is set in the middle of Florida with the Peace River and Gulf Coast close by, so there’s plenty of splish-splashing fun for campers. Roll the campervan into a full-service, waterfront RV park; choose a glampsite or riverfront cabin with a firepit for making s’mores under the stars; or pitch a tent at an off-grid campsite for a more secluded getaway. No matter where you stay, be sure to check out Alafia River State Park for fishing, hiking, and yurt rentals. Known as “Aviation City” thanks to two nearby U.S. Army airfields built during World War I, Arcadia is rich in history and early 20th-century architecture to be seen before heading out into the wilds.

97% (2.4K) 310 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arcadia

N N Farms

1. N N Farms

98%
(22)
8.6mi from Arcadia · 1 site · Lodging
Fun off grid spirited tiny house. A 5 acre farm with Private 1 acre separate with a tiny house and pond. Nestled up next to our farm with plenty of farm animals to admire! We provide chicken, fish and goat feed for your fun. We have an outdoors area with loads of games. Bring your firewood and marshmallows! Close to Myakka State Park, 45 minutes to many beaches. Small town charm in Arcadia Florida, known for its quaint antique shops. We have a TV with a Firestick and DVD player complete with plenty of dvd’s.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$77
 / night
Two Tall Pines

2. Two Tall Pines

97%
(35)
37mi from Arcadia · 2 sites · RVs
We will share our piece of paradise with you. It is 3 blocks (cross no main roads) to Shamrock Park and the Venetian Intercoastal Waterway with walk and bike trail, playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and nature center plus restrooms at the park. Our quiet, safe neighborhood includes a boat ramp, a separate kayak launch as well as fishing spots along the intercoastal. All 4 of the Venice beaches (including a dog beach) are within 7 miles of our location and are well known for finding shark teeth. Our beach's offer free parking, outdoor yoga, drum circle and live music. Downtown Venice offers a variety of stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, high end clothing, an interactive splash fountain and several ice cream shops. It also offers Historic Walking Tours and Farmer's Market (Saturday mornings). Venice has four main beaches: Venice Municipal Beach 4.8 miles (the most popular); Nokomis Beach 6.9 miles (home of the Drum Circle at sunset on Wednesday and Saturday evenings); South Brohard Beach (22 acres including a dog park) 4.5 miles and Caspersen Beach 5.3 miles (the longest beach in Sarasota County and famous for its shark teeth). 30amp electric and water included. You must use holding tanks. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from 
$45
 / night
Quackers Acres

3. Quackers Acres

83%
(3)
35mi from Arcadia · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This location is private property gated at the end of a dead end street. This quiet area sites are bordered by wooded environmental land. Even though the unit is in a bit of a neighborhood it's amazing how quiet the property can be unless you want to be social with the host or other guests . Part of the property is a poultry farm for eggs. Enjoy the quiet listen to the rustling of the trees, watch the ducks chickens and quail, and turkeys. Have some quiet private time but still be close to conveniences or be social it's up to you. The property also has a plethora of other wildlife especially Birds. Woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, hawks, crows and other birds are seen often. At times if you're watching other Wildlife can be seen including armadillo, Turtles, iguanas and other lizards. There are multiple sites for parking at this location property and we have the ability to accommodate Convoy or multi-unit groups as well.
Potable water
from 
$20
 / night
Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

4. Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

47mi from Arcadia · 1 site · Lodging
Hi there, we have a RV on the side of our home with full electric, water, and sewer available to stay at! It has a bedroom with a queen size bed and two bunkbeds. Bedding, all kitchen utensils, including pots and pans, silverware dish towels, dish soap, hand soap basically everything is in there ready for you. The shower is nice and big and fully stocked! We are located 3 minutes from Sarasota Bay and 15 minutes from Ana Maria Island! Come and go as you please! Safe and welcoming neighborhood.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from 
$60
 / night
Joy Bamboo Forest Farm

5. Joy Bamboo Forest Farm

100%
(5)
32mi from Arcadia · 4 sites · RVs
Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is a tropical Asper bamboo farm located in the charming city of Sebring, FL. We offer a unique agritourism experience with campsites surrounded by bamboo trees. Each campsite features full hookups and a smokeless fire pit. The farm is surrounded by other fields on three sides, which makes it feel far away from it all and provides spectacular unobstructed views of sunrises and sunsets, and lots of stars at night. Enjoy a stroll among the 5 acres of bamboo trees or listening to the rustling of bamboo leaves on the plants surrounding the campsite. Be mesmerized by a dancing fire from the smokeless fire pit provided or just simply kick back and enjoy the slower pace of life. Located in the charming city of Sebring, recently picked for the HGTV show Home Town Takeover, Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is in close proximity to a few beautiful crystal clear lake beaches, Highlands Hammock State Park, and the famous Sebring International Raceway. Centrally located, Sebring is within a couple hours drive to most Florida destinations, with a train station a couple miles away from the farm. Joy Bamboo Forest Farm is only 5 to 10 minutes away from major stores and various restaurants, hospitals, parks, laundromats and all the modern conveniences.
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night

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The best dog-friendly camping near Arcadia guide

Where to go

Alafia River State Park

A reclaimed phosphate mine that’s now home to trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, Alafia River State Park features tent campsites, RV campgrounds, cabin rentals, and yurt rentals. Just make reservations online to ensure a spot during the busy months of June, July, and August. While here, kayak or canoe on the river while reeling in fish for dinner, or spend the day picnicking near the playground.

Peace River

Flowing adjacent to Arcadia, the 105-mile Peace River features fast-flowing water best for boating rather than swimming—a chartered airboat is a great way to explore. In August and September, though, water levels are lower and swimming is possible in shallower areas. The Northern Watershed area (known as Bone Valley) is a popular place for fossil digging, too. Find a waterfront campground nearby, and keep an eye out for alligators, turtles, and native birds.

Gulf Coast

Only an hour's drive west from Arcadia, the Gulf Coast is home to dozens of beaches where tepid waters make swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and strolling sandy shores enjoyable year-round. Abundant waterfront RV parks deliver easy access to the coastline for jet skiing and kayaking, too. These West Coast waves are smaller than those on the East Coast, so it’s an excellent spot to discover diverse marine life and search for seashell souvenirs.

When to go

Warm and balmy year-round, Arcadia is a hit no matter when campers come. Temperatures dip in winter (November until late February), but with an average high of 74°F in January, most find it warm enough to swim. Meanwhile, the peak of summer in July and August brings drizzly weather and temperatures up to 93°F. Most campers visit from February through May and October through December thanks to cooler weather that’s more manageable for outdoor activities.