94% (3.9K) • 710 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crystal River
Spotted Dance Ranch
1. Spotted Dance Ranch
99%
(90)
33mi from Crystal River · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
We opened to the public on Labor Day 2014. Most people come to stay either in our rental cottage or in their horse trailers/RVs with their horses to ride the awesome trails in the 20,000+ acre adjacent Croom Forest. However, because our ranch is so peaceful, many stay here without horses just to enjoy the peace and quiet. There are many opportunities to recreate in the area, including outstanding mountain and road biking, OHVing, hiking, golfing, and canoeing/kayaking. Many full-time and working RVers stay for extended periods. Note that our camping area is small and intimate, so you will be close to other campers. We have 5 30-amp hookups, and 2 50-amp hookups; if you need 50-amp service, please request it. Note that a minimum of a 2-night stay will typically be required on weekends, especially during our busy season. WiFi is available, but we call it "Country WiFi" since it sometimes can be slow and may or may not be accessible from where you are parked; also, Verizon cell service in our area is terrible. If internet access is important to you, we suggest having your own hotspot or internet service (many working RVers have Starlink). Note that GPS can be very mean in our rural area; make sure your turn off Highway 50 is onto paved High Corner Road, which is 2 miles west of I-75 (if GPS tries to turn you down unpaved, dead-end roads, DO NOT LISTEN..you will get stuck!).
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Jungle Oasis
2. Jungle Oasis
97%
(30)
39mi from Crystal River · 4 sites · Lodging
Hi! We are a small family run 501c-3 wildlife sanctuary. We live on the property, and are available for any needs you might have.
During your stay you will be able to see many exotic, and domestic animals. We also have at the sanctuary, and work with many critically endangered animals like the New Guinea Singing dog.
Our sanctuary is located in one of the few hilly areas of Florida, with the Trilby Trails just minutes away.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Skyacres aka the tin cottage
3. Skyacres aka the tin cottage
97%
(32)
40mi from Crystal River · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Some open spaces for self contained rvs. Trails to open spaces for pitching a tent. Off the beaten path,, private and secluded. Full of wildlife away from the hustle and bustle of the city,, a true country retreat.
Nearby fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Travel to the town of cedar key about 18 miles away it's a very quiet area. With shops , restaurants and a pier to fish at. It's a very laid back way of life at this charming gulf coast town.. Chiefland also is close by for the more convenient places to shop. Refrigerator at cabin, solar shower, charcoal grill, wood grill, gas stove top one burner, wading pool for those hot summer days.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$13
/ night
Neal’s Nest
4. Neal’s Nest
98%
(29)
40mi from Crystal River · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
This cabin is the perfect disconnect from the hustle and constant presence of everyday life. Surrounding you with lots of outdoor activities including fishing,kayaking,diving, swimming and plenty of wildlife to see. Has handicap ramp,screen porch and campfire. Mini fridge, microwave, linens and towels.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
Find Out Farms
5. Find Out Farms
100%
(24)
41mi from Crystal River · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a 10 acre farm 2 miles off the paved road and a mile from nearest neighbor. This property specializes in sunrises, peace, fresh air, open sky, epic stars and sunsets.
There are many spots available that are 20 ft wide that include:
50 amp hook up
Well water hose bib
It’s quiet, calm, and surrounded by nature.
Please check out my harvest host listing as this app has too much fraud.
Paramotor and off road activities may be available.
We do offer wood on site that may be purchased for burning in our fire pits.
Any questions please reach out as we are flexible on your stay and can accommodate any time frame.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$25
/ night
94% (3.9K) • 710 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crystal River
Spotted Dance Ranch
1. Spotted Dance Ranch
99%
(90)
33mi from Crystal River · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
We opened to the public on Labor Day 2014. Most people come to stay either in our rental cottage or in their horse trailers/RVs with their horses to ride the awesome trails in the 20,000+ acre adjacent Croom Forest. However, because our ranch is so peaceful, many stay here without horses just to enjoy the peace and quiet. There are many opportunities to recreate in the area, including outstanding mountain and road biking, OHVing, hiking, golfing, and canoeing/kayaking. Many full-time and working RVers stay for extended periods. Note that our camping area is small and intimate, so you will be close to other campers. We have 5 30-amp hookups, and 2 50-amp hookups; if you need 50-amp service, please request it. Note that a minimum of a 2-night stay will typically be required on weekends, especially during our busy season. WiFi is available, but we call it "Country WiFi" since it sometimes can be slow and may or may not be accessible from where you are parked; also, Verizon cell service in our area is terrible. If internet access is important to you, we suggest having your own hotspot or internet service (many working RVers have Starlink). Note that GPS can be very mean in our rural area; make sure your turn off Highway 50 is onto paved High Corner Road, which is 2 miles west of I-75 (if GPS tries to turn you down unpaved, dead-end roads, DO NOT LISTEN..you will get stuck!).
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
Jungle Oasis
2. Jungle Oasis
97%
(30)
39mi from Crystal River · 4 sites · Lodging
Hi! We are a small family run 501c-3 wildlife sanctuary. We live on the property, and are available for any needs you might have.
During your stay you will be able to see many exotic, and domestic animals. We also have at the sanctuary, and work with many critically endangered animals like the New Guinea Singing dog.
Our sanctuary is located in one of the few hilly areas of Florida, with the Trilby Trails just minutes away.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
Skyacres aka the tin cottage
3. Skyacres aka the tin cottage
97%
(32)
40mi from Crystal River · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Some open spaces for self contained rvs. Trails to open spaces for pitching a tent. Off the beaten path,, private and secluded. Full of wildlife away from the hustle and bustle of the city,, a true country retreat.
Nearby fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Travel to the town of cedar key about 18 miles away it's a very quiet area. With shops , restaurants and a pier to fish at. It's a very laid back way of life at this charming gulf coast town.. Chiefland also is close by for the more convenient places to shop. Refrigerator at cabin, solar shower, charcoal grill, wood grill, gas stove top one burner, wading pool for those hot summer days.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$13
/ night
Neal’s Nest
4. Neal’s Nest
98%
(29)
40mi from Crystal River · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
This cabin is the perfect disconnect from the hustle and constant presence of everyday life. Surrounding you with lots of outdoor activities including fishing,kayaking,diving, swimming and plenty of wildlife to see. Has handicap ramp,screen porch and campfire. Mini fridge, microwave, linens and towels.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
Find Out Farms
5. Find Out Farms
100%
(24)
41mi from Crystal River · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a 10 acre farm 2 miles off the paved road and a mile from nearest neighbor. This property specializes in sunrises, peace, fresh air, open sky, epic stars and sunsets.
There are many spots available that are 20 ft wide that include:
50 amp hook up
Well water hose bib
It’s quiet, calm, and surrounded by nature.
Please check out my harvest host listing as this app has too much fraud.
Paramotor and off road activities may be available.
We do offer wood on site that may be purchased for burning in our fire pits.
Any questions please reach out as we are flexible on your stay and can accommodate any time frame.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Water hookup
from
$25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Steven
2 weeks ago
With pets
Definitely served our needs. Dona was easy to communicate with and the place was quaint and in a peaceful farm setting. The main bed was comfortable. The pullout perhaps less so, so maybe bear that in mind if you’re trying to sleep 4. But otherwise, found the place charming and wish we had more time for a farm tour.
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Gena
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class B
With pets
We thoroughly enjoyed ringing in the New Year at Spotted Dance Ranch! Kym & John were wonderful hosts. They have a lil slice of paradise to share and it is oh so peaceful. They have 7 full hook ups for RV and a cute lil cottage on-site available for rent as well. We will definitely return in the very near future! Thank you both for sharing your ranch via Hipcamp!
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Cinnie
2 weeks ago
Tent
Accommodated me late notice, that was clutch! Unique vibes for sure, was an intriguing setup. Everything you really need if your like me and just need the basic's. There is a dog though
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Vincent & LeAnn
3 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
Excellent host and great directions. Communication was fantastic. Will definitley be back!
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Silver
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Neal’s Nest
The land is spacious, private and welcoming. It is kept well. What impressed me the most are the plants around the perimeter. The owners planted fruit trees. That requires a complex set of skills including construction, farming and knowledge. We loved playing badminton. ~ Joe and Re
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Todd
December 2025
23 ft Class A
Get out there and Find Out! Great secluded spot to get away from any busyness.
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Martha
December 2025
18 ft travel trailer
We stayed at Neal's Nest twice in the past month, as a stopover on our way to visit family in Georgia. Because we were several family members traveling together, we rented an RV site as well as the little cottage.
We felt like our host, Tina, has created a really lovely little camping spot. It's quiet, clean, and she's added so many things to make one's stay enjoyable - from the sensor light that comes on at the gate, to the inviting fire pit and grill area, to the volleyball net. The cottage was probably a shed in a former life, but she has really made it a guest cottage. The bed was comfortable, the shower was large and had plenty of hot water, and everything was spotless.
We enjoyed having a peaceful cup of coffee on the cottage porch in the morning. We'll definitely be staying here again.
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Michael
November 2025
With pets
I loved staying here! The cabin was excellent and the property is beautiful. You can tell a lot of work was put into this property. We had an excellent time here with our dog and close by to some cool hikes and a nature drive near the Suwannee River. A great place to escape and have a few beers and smores.
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sabrina
November 2025
Tent
My boyfriend and I did some primitive camping for two nights Leonard had an awesome spot for us fully private the only public area would be the shared campfire super great experience would love to come again.
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Jamason
November 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great off the grid site. Met Brian in the morning and he was very outgoing and accommodating. Would stay again.
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Henry
October 2025
With kids
It was a wonderful relaxing stay!
Dona was a fantastic host and the tour was amazing! To see that many foxes up close, to feed them eggs was a bucket list moment!!
Relaxing on the porch listening to the melodic howl of the papa new guinea dingo was something I didn’t know I needed in my life!!
Also, the horses literally running around playing together is something I have never seen despite staying at horse sanctuaries before.
Book now you won’t regret it!
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Mark
September 2025
14 ft toy hauler
Always a relaxing time at Spotted Dance. Very nice hosts and very accommodating. I've stayed twice and will continue to come back very my quick getaways. So many outdoor activities to do around there!
Mark
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Michaelah
August 2025
2 nights at Jungle Oasis
We had a great time staying here. It feels secluded but was just a short drive to town. Lots of great options within a couple hours drive for day trips, and we appreciated Dona showing us the animals in the sanctuary and sharing her story. Thank you for the accommodations!
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Karen
July 2025
28 ft Class C
With pets
We can’t wait to go back to Spotted Dance Ranch! Kym approved us quickly and was very communicative regarding directions, offered info on nearest grocery, restaurants and more. (It was easy to get in and out thanks to following host directions vs gps.) John was super helpful and answered all of our questions upon arrival as well. Leveling and set up was a breeze. Everything was well maintained and cared for. Our dogs enjoyed stretching their legs on the property after our dog show. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere after a hectic day too. 1000% would stay again, but next time we hope to stay longer so we have time to meet the horses. Don’t hesitate if you are considering booking here. It’s a great place to stay! John & Kym are wonderful hosts with a lovely ranch.
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Elizabeth
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Neal’s Nest
Everything was perfect for my country escape . Visited Cedar Key , Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers area my favorite getaway . I definitely will return.
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fred
July 2025
With pets
The property had three different places to stay. We chose the “Florida Breeze” which was a two bedroom “Barndominium”. Although we didn’t need a two bedroom this particular property was very large inside and had plenty of room for us and our three greyhounds. The property was well maintained, clean, and had everything we needed. On site the host runs an exotic animal sanctuary where they rescue rare animals. We took a tour of the property and saw a huge variety of different birds, some foxes, prairie dogs, lemurs, sheep, deer, horses, and tortoise. The host was very accommodating and friendly, plus we only saw them if we needed something. I would definitely stay here again if I’m ever traveling in the area.
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Kelly
June 2025
With kids
I can’t recommend Gulf Wind and Dona’s sanctuary enough! My son and I had planned a weekend camping outing originally scheduled at another location. We quickly realized the other location was not anywhere near what had been advertised and so I quickly contacted Dona to see if she had some last minute availability on her property. Dona was wonderfully responsive and super accommodating and so we headed over to hers as soon as possible.
Our experience at Gulf Wind was beyond what we could have expected! The cabin was perfect, it was outfitted with everything we needed, and Dona also went the extra mile to bring us a firepit so we could make dinner and s’mores over the fire.
Dona gave us a tour of the sanctuary and took the time to educate us on the animals and their efforts to keep them safe and healthy. My son was so thrilled to interact with these special animals and to get to know their personalities and preferences.
We will absolutely be back. Diego’s cabin was the perfect size for us. Next time we come (and there will be a next time!) we will try the larger Florida Breeze cabin with more of our family to change things up!
Thank you, Dona and family, for being so welcoming and accommodating. You seriously enriched my son’s experience and we appreciate what you’re doing for these amazing animals.
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Alena
June 2025
With kids
A very lovely place with truly welcoming hosts. The room itself was neat, clean, and very comfortable to stay in. I especially enjoyed the wide variety of animals — it was such a delightful surprise! I was particularly impressed by the parrot that dances so charmingly. Thank you so much for the warm hospitality. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to treat themselves and their family to a unique experience with animals.
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Melea
June 2025
25 ft Class B
We LOVED this location. Remote and yet close enough to friends that we were able to enjoy a night after our festivities to relax.
****IMPORTANT**** Unless you have stayed here before, I would advise arriving before the sun goes down. With its remote location, and technically “rural Florida”, you want to be sure you don’t find yourself on someone else’s private property.
Thankfully, Brian has A-MAZING neighbors who happened to come by just when we were going back to our instructions on how to get to his property. He was so kind and said “follow me” and even proceeded to call Brian for us to let him know we were coming so he could meet us at the sites.
We knew we would be coming in late (which we don’t prefer) but we had never been to this part of Florida before to understand its rural location. Rural is what we prefer, hence why I booked it, and we do know what to expect…but thank God for Brian and his neighbor. Brian is living a dream I have for us one day. Waking up to the quiet and trees surrounding us, only able to see what we assume is the helpful neighbor’s adjacent property. We WILL be back. For more than one night next time. The kindness we were shown was amazing and it’s a blessing to know those people still exist in our crazy world. In the morning, seeing the kids have fun outdoors was joyful. Making their own “slip n slide” and enjoying the sunshine and outdoors with each other. Love it! Thank you Brian and family…and neighbor…for a great experience. ❤️
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Donald
June 2025
Group trip
Everything was fantastic. The accommodation was exceptional and better then we expected. They had Everything we needed and more! Duck haven was immaculately clean. We expected to hear the animals and that they could wake us up but that'd isn't happen! Dona couldn't have been nicer to deal with. We highly recommend!!!
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