The best star host campgrounds near Cedar Key, Florida

Looking to go camping near Cedar Key, Florida? Hipcamp has over 1200 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $10 per night. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, RV camping, or glamping in a cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some of the top campsites in the area include Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Private Escape on the Lake (170 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, trash disposal, and potable water, while engaging in activities like fishing, climbing, and surfing. Book your camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Cedar Key, Florida? Hipcamp has over 1200 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $10 per night. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, RV camping, or glamping in a cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some of the top campsites in the area include Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Private Escape on the Lake (170 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as toilets, trash disposal, and potable water, while engaging in activities like fishing, climbing, and surfing. Book your camping adventure now!

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1. Fairytale Forrest

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26mi from Cedar Key · 5 sites · Tents · Crystal River, FL

***There is ONLY 1 SITE on the property, with 4 options.*** YOUR GROUP will be the ONLY one onsite. Welcome to my enchanting 1-acre Fairytale Forest nestled within a tranquil rural subdivision on the north side of Crystal River. As evening descends, a mesmerizing trail of lights illuminates the property, transforming it into a magical oasis. NOTE: Parking is approximately 300 ft from the site. No, you cannot sleep in your vehicle. Discover your secluded camping spot, accompanied by a cozy bench for private relaxation. Your spot is equipped with convenient access to power and water for your comfort. At your site you will have access to an outdoor shower (no hot water), a sink with a table, a screened dining area featuring a table and six chairs and a coffee station, and a barbecue grill. Moreover, the property boasts an array of additional amenities for guests to indulge in. Take advantage of four distinct seating areas, a hammock for lazy afternoons, a swing for whimsical moments, and a lounge seat/bed perfect for sunbathing, unwinding, or stargazing under the night sky. Immerse yourself in the charm and serenity of our Fairytale Forest retreat.

2. Monarch Manor Farm

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46mi from Cedar Key · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Williston, FL

Monarch Manor Farm is not a stack and pack camper on top of camper place. It is a private organic farm owned by a Homeopathic / Naturopathic doctor and biochemist who is a nature lover, lives there and enjoys sharing the peace and tranquility with others. Pets, kids and even grandparents are welcome. The property has 40 fenced acres, private, secure and a safe place campers can enjoy. RV's, Campers, Tents, Class A, B, C, Campervans, Class B Plus, Super C, fifth wheelers, Toy haulers, Travel trailers, pop-up campers and conversions, welcomed. Although the property can accommodate more than 50 sites, Rick keeps it at only 3 spacious sites around his organic spring fed pond stocked with Tilapia, Largemouth bass, Red ear and Bluegill. Those who enjoy catch and release or catch and eat are welcome. There is also an abundance of blackberries and elderberries you are welcomed to pick which usually begins mid May. Guests can also enjoy many different types of wildlife, birds, chickens and even Black Angus cows meandering around. Monarch Manor Farm is also an official Monarch Butterfly weigh station and safe respite for migrating butterflies. These beautiful pollinators have been on Earth about 175 million years from what we can gather from fossils. Beyond the splendor that would be lost from the world if monarch butterflies went extinct, there would be ripple effects in the environment. Monarchs share their habitat with many other species of insects and birds. The birds would lose a food source, and their decline is the proverbial “canary in the coal mine” for other pollinators. If other pollinators decline like monarchs, it could have impacts on the food that humans rely on. This year (2024) we hope to finally get the Monarch Butterfly put on the endangered species list and see them rebound in numbers. So when you stay here you are also making a contribution that provides a safe chemical free environment for these super pollinators to multiply once again. All three sites are right around the pond with great views. A combination of large live oaks, shade and sun All sites also have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Site 1 has your choice of 110 and 30amp power. There is no power at site 2, 2A or 3. The bath house is equipped with 2 showers. One shower is heated by geothermal means and the other by a tankless hot water heater for evening showers. There is a foot pedal hand sink, portable-potty, and seating. All water is filtered and drinkable. There is a fish cleaning station equipped with a garden hose. Only 22 minutes from either Ocala, Fl or Gainesville, Fl. and 5min from Hwy. 75 We look forward to hosting you, your family and friends. We also offer booking larger groups of any size or all three all three sites at once. Bring your yoga, breathing, drum circle retreat or any other event you may have and we will make it happen for you. The only rules here are Peace, kindness, safety and security. See you soon nature is calling you for a much needed destressing vacation. RV's, Campers, Tents, Class A, B, C, Campervans, Class B Plus, Super C, fifth wheelers, Toy haulers, Travel trailers, pop-up campers and conversions, welcomed. Things to explore close by TWO TAILS RANCH: 18655 NE 81 St WILLISTON, FL. 32696 Have you ever seen an elephant up close and personal? If not, here's your chance! At Two Tails Ranch (All About Elephants) we offer a guided tour where we will talk about the animals and answer questions. We will also have demonstrations as well as a visit to our museum and gift shop. During the tour you will also get a chance to ride the elephants and feed them! Our ranch also includes other animals including zebras, birds, and turtles, tourfeed Don't miss out! Our ranch makes a great visit for all ages! DEVIL'S DEN SPRING 5390 NE 180th Ave Williston, FL 32696 Visit one of North America's most prehistoric places, Devil's Den Spring! This underground spring inside a dry cave has been home to many extinct animal fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age, which are on display at The University of Florida's Museum of Natural History. 120 ft. surface diameter 72 degrees F/22.2 degrees C year round water temperature. Inverted mushroom shape below the surface. Maximum depth is 54 ft/16.45 m EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Scuba diving equipment Snorkeling equipment CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS 4990 NE 180th Ave. Williston, FL. 32696 A beautiful botanical garden with cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden displays, koi ponds, and countless breathtaking views! BLUE GROTTO 3852 NE 172 CT, Williston FL. Florida's favorite freshwater dive for divers of all levels. Large open-water basin with depths of 40 feet. Upper cavern offers 50 foot depths with an air bell with viewing windows and breathable air pump from the surface. Lower chamber for experienced divers. RED, WHITE & BLUE FARM 3250 NE 140th Avenue, Williston, FL. Come and enjoy our beautiful, one-of-a-kind blueberry, peach, strawberry, & sunflower farm located in Central Florida. We are open on select days for our u-pick strawberry & sunflower season.

3. Homosassa River Escape

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36mi from Cedar Key · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Homosassa, FL

Welcome to our piece of river heaven! With lots of space for tents and/or a small RV right along Mason Creek, you'll enjoy a secluded environment yet remain close to fun activities and plenty or restaurants and necessities. You can choose where to pitch your tent either right by the river or in the expansive yard closer to the wooded area. You will also have access to the outdoor amenities of our home, including an outdoor bathroom, outdoor shower, and hangout space under the stilt house. Plenty of seating at the bar area and high top table. Two fire pits available for camp fires, one by the river and a larger one on the other side of the house towards the wooded area. Common areas may be shared with other campers.

4. Bryan Ranch

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34mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · Lodging · Bronson, FL

Imagine the joy of being the only camper on a private, natural pine ranch with 1,337 acres. Come stay in our new, fully equipped RV, complete with full amenities, like hot tub, & hiking access to the entire property. Pets are welcome! We're just 25 mins from Gainesville, 45 mins from Ocala, & 2 hrs from Orlando. Our Ranch was purchased by the Host's grandmother after her first husband was killed in World War 2. She took part of the money given to her by the government and bought the initial tract. The host's father increased the size of the Property tremendously in the 90s and early-2000s, and today it encompasses 1, 337 acres. The Property is an old Spanish land grant, originally owned by the Sanchez Family, which used to be a large cattle family in the State of Florida. Today, under our ownership since the late 40s, the Ranch has never been developed or timbered in any large measure. Original heart pine forests, oak groves, and wetlands pepper the entire tract. The land has remained largely untouched and natural, which is rare, in a state that is rapidly loosing its natural land to development. Our Ranch is more of a natural preserve than a farm, and it is our aim to share it in limited measure with the public.

5. Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

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42mi from Cedar Key · 1 site · Tent · Hernando, FL

Primitive Island is an island located directly on the Withlacoochee River across from Halpata Tastanaki Preserve. This is a BOAT ACCESS ONLY tent/hammock primitive site. Nearby you will see lots of wildlife. There are multiple springs you can visit while you paddle. The river offers great fishing including bass, bluegill, stumpknockers and blue catfish and those are just some of the fish that live here. Great for kids as they can fish right from the campsite! The river also offers a gorgeous paddling route which includes Nichols spring, Big Blue Spring, Gum Slough and the rainbow river.

Stories from the community

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Gee

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Homosassa River Escape

We really enjoyed our weekend at Tyler’s place. It’s a beautiful private campsite right by the river. We spent our time kayaking and canoeing, and the river was so quiet and peaceful—perfect for a relaxing weekend. Tyler explained everything clearly before we arrived, and we had a great time. I’ll definitely book again in the future.

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Alyn

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Monarch Manor Farm

The monarch farm was everything that Rick described it to be and so much more! The sites are huge. We easily fit three tents and had plenty of room left over. The large pond is absolutely beautiful. We fished every day and finally caught some elusive large mouth bass and one huge tilapia. My grandchildren fished from Sun up till sundown. The bath facilities were exactly as described and very comfortable to use. The property was very quiet with only an occasional sound of a truck and of course, our early morning wake up with the rooster. Our two dogs loved, running around and being free. I don’t know if there can be a better host than Rick! He checked on us every day and made sure we had everything we needed. We loved talking to him. This location is only 25 minutes from Gainesville yet very secluded. I think my only recommendation would be to put a different lock on the front gate, perhaps one with a combination but that’s it. I wouldn’t change a single thing. I truly loved being with my family in this location. This is definitely a five star location.

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Ben

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

Awesome location on the river with great hosts with awesome communication. Thank you for the stay!

Brandon

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Homosassa River Escape

Tyler's land was the perfect location for our camping adventure. Right on the river, canoes for use, wonderful accommodations such as toilet, shower, tables and games. 10/10 would recommend and we will definitely be back.

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Under

November 2025

42 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Monarch Manor Farm

The site was right next to the pond. Peaceful only hearing the sounds of nature. Lots of trees for shade. Ricki was a very attentive and kind host making sure I was able to find the property and site without issues. Will definitely goo back when I have more time to enjoy. Close to stores and places to grab a bite to eat.

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Jennie

November 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Homosassa River Escape

I just stayed at Tyler’s land and it was absolutely wonderful! The property is stunning with so many fun things to do—you can truly relax and enjoy every moment. I was also impressed with how thoughtfully stocked everything was, including free personal hygiene products that made the stay even more comfortable. As someone who lives in Florida, I’ll definitely be making it a habit to come back and visit often. Highly recommend! 🌿✨

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Charles

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Homosassa River Escape

We recently stayed at the RV Site that offered everything we needed for a relaxing and fun getaway. The highlights for us were definitely the direct access to the canal, which was perfect for launching our kayaks right from the site. The site was spacious, providing ample room not only to park our camper comfortably but also to spread out and enjoy the outdoors without feeling cramped. A standout amenity was the outdoor shower, a refreshing and convenient feature after a day on the water. Overall, a great spot that we would highly recommend!

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Bob

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Homosassa River Escape

Great place, great host. Peaceful and serene. The loudest sound was the fish jumping in the river!

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Elizabeth

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Monarch Manor Farm

Rick’s land was great to camp on! The site is directly in front of a small pond. It has beautiful shade trees and is so quiet. It is across the pond from the bathroom/shower, but not a long walk. Rick himself was a pleasure to work with. He is very helpful (especially with lost phones in weird places 😬😅) and communicates in a timely manner. I would highly recommend his land for camping!

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Justin

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Monarch Manor Farm

We thoroughly enjoyed Rick’s camp. It is some of the easiest camping we’ve done and the property is beautiful. The bathhouse is glorious and sites were perfectly positioned for our group. Plenty of room to spread out. The fishing and view of the pond was relaxing and fun. Nice shade, breeze, and sunny spots perfect for hanging out and napping. We will be coming back. Rick is a great and knowledgeable host who was very helpful, friendly, and clearly takes pride in caring for this super nice property.

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Matthew

October 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

4 nights at Monarch Manor Farm

Beautiful property, quiet and relaxing. Rick was a wonderful host and responded quickly to the few questions we had. 5 stars, hope to come visit again

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Martin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Monarch Manor Farm

This was all around an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Rick, the host, is a great human being. He was waiting for us at the site, willing and available to help out in whatever thing we could need. He went the extra 2 miles for us to feel at home, and we did. The site is beautiful, clean, peaceful, quiet and full of nature everywhere, including a pond where you can fish and then cook your own caught meal (and a boat to ride too). The bathroom, the showers, and the place in general is fantastic. The kids had an amazing time all around. You have stores 5-10 minutes away and you can get whatever you need. The place felt very safe and the experience was way more than we expected. We made a friend for life and found our camping spot for years to come! We are already planning our next trip. You will not regret coming to Monarch Manor Farm. 10 out of 5 stars!

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Ricky

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Monarch Manor Farm

Nice and quiet. Great place to get away and the host extremely nice and informative

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Eve

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Monarch Manor Farm

Absolutely amazing stay — again! This was my second time at this campsite, and it was just as perfect as the first. Peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained. The owner goes above and beyond — truly the best. Can’t wait to come back again!

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Adriana

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

Great site, there was not a good area for bigger tents but we were able to put up a 10x10 canopy. Having the table, fire pit and wood bundles available was a plus. Would book again.

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Kellington

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bryan Ranch

We stayed here over the 4th of July weekend and had a wonderful time getting lost in nature! The winding driveway to the property made it feel like we were escaping into a fairytale forest — so private and peaceful. We loved that our dogs could run around freely next to our camp, and the setup was perfect for our group: my partner and I stayed in a tent while our guests enjoyed the comfort of the RV. The accommodations were great — the RV was especially comfortable during the hot afternoons, and I actually really enjoyed the cold outdoor shower! We spent our time cooking delicious food together, relaxing, and enjoying the beautiful forest surroundings. Just a heads up: I recommend bringing tick spray, as we did get some bites, but that’s to be expected when you’re this close to nature. The hostess was so kind and helpful — overall, it was a stay full of fun, family, and forest. Highly recommend!

Mike

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

Campsite worked out perfect for my son and me!!! Will be back.

Luis

May 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Monarch Manor Farm

This is our third time coming to Rick's place. As always, it is a great place to recharge our bodies from city life. As a bonus, you will get a stupendous and gracious host full of hidden talents and surprises, just like his place. Although temperatures could hit the 90s during the day, at night it gets cool enough to turn off our portable fan and reach for a blanket in the middle of the night. Thanks again, Rick, for allowing us to stay at your place.

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Christy

May 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Fairytale Forrest

Love camping here! Yvette is the greatest and goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay in her magical and whimsical forest! 5 stars all the way!

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Christy

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fairytale Forrest

Loved camping here. The campground was beautiful and magical. We had deer visit us during the night and enjoyed the hoot owls calling to each other. Yvette is a wonderful camp host and made us feel so welcome even with our late arrival. She made sure we had everything we needed and then some. We felt like a wanted guest in her home. Will definitely be back!