The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is a beach lover’s paradise, where campers can pass the days swimming, snorkeling, or fishing on family-family, white-sand beaches on Florida’s stretch of the Gulf of Mexico. Expect to share these waters with dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and all sorts of fish and seabirds, especially if you head out by kayak or boat to the undeveloped islands that sit just offshore. For in-land campsites with less crowds and a change of scenery, Clearwater Beach is also near forest and wetland preserves where you can birdwatch and spot gators. The best campgrounds and RV sites come with quick access to nature.

97% (2.2K) • 255 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clearwater

Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

1. Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

88%

(16)

39mi from Clearwater · 1 site · RV

An Old Florida Waterfront Adventure Getaway! Full Waterfront Hook-Up Site w/ Slab in Weeki Wachee. Description: Welcome to your off the beaten path Old Florida Getaway on the beautiful Weeki Wachee River! Our full hook-up spot is hosted on Florida's Adventure Coast offering an ideal blend of tropical vibes and adventure with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. What You'll Love: 🌴 The Manatee Landing Tiki Hut, is complete with a waterfront view that makes the perfect backdrop for sunset cocktails or lazy afternoons, grill, music, outdoor bar for BYOB setup, seating, waterside firepit and S'more! 🛶 Unlimited Kayaking & Paddle Boarding – Paddle directly from our private docks and access into crystal-clear waters teeming with wildlife, including manatees or hit the salt water of the gulf and dolphins. Enjoy as much kayaking and paddleboarding as you want—it's all included! 🎉 Water Trampoline Fun – For families and thrill-seekers alike, our water trampoline adds an extra splash of excitement. Jump, play, and cool off in the river! 🍖 Grill, Smoker & Fire Pits – Fire up the grill or smoker for some riverside BBQ or unwind around one of our fire pits for evening s’mores and stories under the stars. 🛁 Full Hook-Up Amenities – Your RV will be fully supported with water, electric, and sewer connections, so you can focus on enjoying your stay. Nearby Adventures: 🌿 Explore the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for natural springs and famous mermaid shows, or venture out for some local shopping, dining and live music! Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this Old Florida Destination offers something for everyone. Book your stay, play n paddle getaway today! We Do Not Allow TENTS, Travel Trailers or 5th Wheels. We do have four Waterfront Suites if you would like to stay with us. You can check us at Manatee Landing Retreat dot Com.

Full hookups

from

$80

/ night

Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

2. Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

100%

(5)

35mi from Clearwater · 6 sites · Lodging

Just minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. There is a little something for everyone here with hiking, biking, strolling along the river rapids, fishing, exploring suspension bridges, picnicking under pavilions built in the 1930s, or kayaking class II river rapids, which are rare in Florida!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$140

/ night

Jireh Farm

3. Jireh Farm

100%

(3)

38mi from Clearwater · 1 site · Tent, RV

Our site is located on a secluded pasture of our 6-acre family farm. We have free-roaming chickens🐔 and ducks🦆, two farm cats 😻 along with two friendly female doodles 🐕🐕that can often be seen exploring the property or chasing the ducks🤦‍♀️as well! We’re close to plenty of activities like biking, hiking, and kayaking, so you can stay active during your stay—but tucked away enough for you to simply be still and enjoy the peace and quiet. In other words, we’re perfectly situated for your ideal getaway. Our farm is just minutes from grocery stores and several restaurants, and we’re right in between the award-winning beaches of the Gulf Coast and the world-famous Disney World (and surrounding theme parks), with Tampa about 45 minutes to the west and Orlando just over an hour to the east.

Campfires

Picnic table

Full hookups

from

$47

/ night

Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

4. Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

40mi from Clearwater · 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

Camp Riverdale

5. Camp Riverdale

49mi from Clearwater · 3 sites · Tents

A paved road to Camp Riverdale on 2.5 acres of the Withlacoochee River. There is a small boat/canoe/kayak ramp and fishing right on the property. Huge grandfather oak trees for shade. This camp is 100% old natural Florida with over 800 feet of river front to explore. Quiet, peaceful and serene near the historic town of Dade City.

Toilets

from

$18

/ night

Clearwater is a beach lover’s paradise, where campers can pass the days swimming, snorkeling, or fishing on family-family, white-sand beaches on Florida’s stretch of the Gulf of Mexico. Expect to share these waters with dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and all sorts of fish and seabirds, especially if you head out by kayak or boat to the undeveloped islands that sit just offshore. For in-land campsites with less crowds and a change of scenery, Clearwater Beach is also near forest and wetland preserves where you can birdwatch and spot gators. The best campgrounds and RV sites come with quick access to nature.

97% (2.2K) • 255 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clearwater

Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

1. Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

88%

(16)

39mi from Clearwater · 1 site · RV

An Old Florida Waterfront Adventure Getaway! Full Waterfront Hook-Up Site w/ Slab in Weeki Wachee. Description: Welcome to your off the beaten path Old Florida Getaway on the beautiful Weeki Wachee River! Our full hook-up spot is hosted on Florida's Adventure Coast offering an ideal blend of tropical vibes and adventure with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay. What You'll Love: 🌴 The Manatee Landing Tiki Hut, is complete with a waterfront view that makes the perfect backdrop for sunset cocktails or lazy afternoons, grill, music, outdoor bar for BYOB setup, seating, waterside firepit and S'more! 🛶 Unlimited Kayaking & Paddle Boarding – Paddle directly from our private docks and access into crystal-clear waters teeming with wildlife, including manatees or hit the salt water of the gulf and dolphins. Enjoy as much kayaking and paddleboarding as you want—it's all included! 🎉 Water Trampoline Fun – For families and thrill-seekers alike, our water trampoline adds an extra splash of excitement. Jump, play, and cool off in the river! 🍖 Grill, Smoker & Fire Pits – Fire up the grill or smoker for some riverside BBQ or unwind around one of our fire pits for evening s’mores and stories under the stars. 🛁 Full Hook-Up Amenities – Your RV will be fully supported with water, electric, and sewer connections, so you can focus on enjoying your stay. Nearby Adventures: 🌿 Explore the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for natural springs and famous mermaid shows, or venture out for some local shopping, dining and live music! Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this Old Florida Destination offers something for everyone. Book your stay, play n paddle getaway today! We Do Not Allow TENTS, Travel Trailers or 5th Wheels. We do have four Waterfront Suites if you would like to stay with us. You can check us at Manatee Landing Retreat dot Com.

Full hookups

from

$80

/ night

Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

2. Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

100%

(5)

35mi from Clearwater · 6 sites · Lodging

Just minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. There is a little something for everyone here with hiking, biking, strolling along the river rapids, fishing, exploring suspension bridges, picnicking under pavilions built in the 1930s, or kayaking class II river rapids, which are rare in Florida!

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$140

/ night

Jireh Farm

3. Jireh Farm

100%

(3)

38mi from Clearwater · 1 site · Tent, RV

Our site is located on a secluded pasture of our 6-acre family farm. We have free-roaming chickens🐔 and ducks🦆, two farm cats 😻 along with two friendly female doodles 🐕🐕that can often be seen exploring the property or chasing the ducks🤦‍♀️as well! We’re close to plenty of activities like biking, hiking, and kayaking, so you can stay active during your stay—but tucked away enough for you to simply be still and enjoy the peace and quiet. In other words, we’re perfectly situated for your ideal getaway. Our farm is just minutes from grocery stores and several restaurants, and we’re right in between the award-winning beaches of the Gulf Coast and the world-famous Disney World (and surrounding theme parks), with Tampa about 45 minutes to the west and Orlando just over an hour to the east.

Campfires

Picnic table

Full hookups

from

$47

/ night

Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

4. Convenience & Comfort On A Budget!

40mi from Clearwater · 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

Camp Riverdale

5. Camp Riverdale

49mi from Clearwater · 3 sites · Tents

A paved road to Camp Riverdale on 2.5 acres of the Withlacoochee River. There is a small boat/canoe/kayak ramp and fishing right on the property. Huge grandfather oak trees for shade. This camp is 100% old natural Florida with over 800 feet of river front to explore. Quiet, peaceful and serene near the historic town of Dade City.

Toilets

from

$18

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Deserie

1 week ago

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Jireh Farm

We spent New Years here and it will now be a tradition for us. We had a blast! Such a beautiful and peaceful setting. I will definitely book another stay at this site in the future. I can’t say enough about how much we truly enjoyed out time here. Thanks to Kristen and her family for sharing such a wonderful little slice of heaven! Happy New Years!

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Billy

2 weeks ago

29 ft travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Jireh Farm

Had a great stay at Jerih Farm, quiet,private,lots of room host was great and responded quickly to my questions will definitely be back.

Scott

3 weeks ago

24 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Jireh Farm

We had a really great stay at this place. It checked all the boxes for us. It was quiet, secluded and had a power connection. We will visit again.

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Rachel

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

This tent was amazing! The host set up everything perfectly, so cute and spacious. We enjoyed our night and can’t wait to book again!

Kimberly

September 2025

23 ft Class C

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Very unique and cozy place! They have everything you need! Laundry, kayaks, a grill, mini fridge , dishes and cooking utensils and pans , and right on the water! Dog friendly and hosts are easy to contact and very accommodating! We will be back to manatee landing retreat! We loved it!

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TheaJo

September 2025

19 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Great place to park my small RV. Right on the river canal that offered great kayaking. Comfortable out door furniture with tiki hut and grill. Kayaks furnished if you don't bring your own. Great place I would recommend and will visit again. Thanks for the great place!

M

Michele

July 2025

24 ft Class C

Group trip

3 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We love Manatee Landing !!! We take our rv hook up to electric and water and enjoy going out to scallop and crab and fish !! Host is great !! Like our own little oasis !! 10 stars!!!

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Jennifer

July 2025

30 ft Class B

With pets

4 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

My family had a blast.. very relaxing and the owner and housekeeper are awesome and very down to earth. We would definitely stay again.. Thank you All for the amazing vacation!

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Ash

June 2025

21 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

It was our second time at manatee landing. We love the location and being a short paddle from the main river

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Ayla

May 2025

20 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We booked the RV spot at Manatee Landing Retreat for Mother’s Day weekend, and even though the weather was mostly rainy and cloudy, it didn’t rain on our parade! In fact, having the place mostly to ourselves made it feel like our own private oasis. The tiki hut was a total game-changer—giving us shelter when the rain did come through, and a cozy place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. When the sun peeked out, we made the most of it with kayaking, bouncing on the trampoline, and exploring the beautiful area with our dogs, who absolutely loved it. Even with the clouds, the peaceful vibe and thoughtful amenities made it a weekend to remember. We can’t wait to come back—hopefully with a little more sunshine next time

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Becky

April 2025

31 ft Class A

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

This is a charming spot complete with all the amenities to enjoy the river. Having use of the kayaks, fire pit and bbq made it feel like home and interacting with the other guests made it even better. Would stay here again. If your vehicle is wide or you are not super confident backing up this space may be intimidating and it is difficult to use the dump so we chose not to at this spot. If you have a van or smaller camper there should be no problem.

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Tisha

April 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

What a gem! This place is a water, nature and plant lovers paradise! Launching your kayak (or there a LOTS to borrow) from the property takes it to an entire new level. The fire pit, tiki hut and grounds are great! Will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Weeki Watchee! PS - I saw manatee, dolphins, turtles, every bird imaginable when I was there in early April. The trick to be out of the crowds is go up ABOVE Rogers park toward Mud River. I’ve done all of Weeki many times and this was by far my favorite!

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Deborah

April 2025

4 nights at Timberline Glamping Hillsborough River

Very nice tents and decor. Had a great time with my family. The park is beautiful. Really enjoyed it

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Kate

March 2025

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

Great spot! Our 17ft van fit perfectly, with plenty of extra space. It was awesome having access to the kayaks and being able to launch right from the property. It was also walking distance to a few good restaurants if you aren’t feeling like cooking.

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Ash

January 2025

21 ft Class C

3 nights at Old Florida Waterfront Getaway

We had a great few days at manatee landing retreat ringing in the new year. we loved the location being right on the water with just a short paddle to the main river. Ilyse was great and very responsive. The site is set up for motor homes that can pull in to the spot. We have a 20’ trailer that we had to back in and even though the pad is oriented as a pull in it still worked great for us. If you do have to back a camper in just know that it is a very tight spot, I would recommend folks be skilled at backing a trailer to stay here. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best dog-friendly camping near Clearwater guide

When to go

Clearwater is a year-round destination, with important differences between seasons. Winter is great for tent camping experiences thanks to cooler weather and less humidity, but this time of year is also more crowded, as snowbirds head to town from the Northeast and Canada to escape the cold. Meanwhile, summers in the Tampa Bay area can be hot, humid, rainy, and buggy—seek a campground with a swimming pool, a log cabin with air-conditioning, or an RV resort with cool communal clubhouses.Fortunately for RV campers, Clearwater has many RV parks with 50-amp full hookups, restrooms, wifi, and dump stations.