The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Lakeland, Florida

If you're looking to camp near Lakeland, Florida with your pets, Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Flat Land Center (203 reviews) are top-rated options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer lakeside views, wooded trails, or open fields, there's a campsite that fits your activity and terrain preference. With campsites like Smokey Acres, North Shore Relic Ranch, and Flat Land Center, you can trust that you'll find a top-rated spot. Amenities like toilets, showers, and pet-friendly areas are popular among campers, and activities such as boating, climbing, and paddling are available at many locations. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the great outdoors at an average price per night of $38, with options as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lakeland

If you're looking to camp near Lakeland, Florida with your pets, Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Flat Land Center (203 reviews) are top-rated options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer lakeside views, wooded trails, or open fields, there's a campsite that fits your activity and terrain preference. With campsites like Smokey Acres, North Shore Relic Ranch, and Flat Land Center, you can trust that you'll find a top-rated spot. Amenities like toilets, showers, and pet-friendly areas are popular among campers, and activities such as boating, climbing, and paddling are available at many locations. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the great outdoors at an average price per night of $38, with options as low as $10.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lakeland

1. Dom’s nature camp 🍃

100%

(11)

46mi from Lakeland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

5 wooded acres close to town. Nice oak trees with a peaceful setting. We have a lot of wildlife in the area. It’s great bird watching. Full rv hookup onsite. The Weeki Wachee river is approximately 20 minutes away.

2. North Shore Relic Ranch

97%

(543)

48mi from Lakeland · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

This property is called relic ranch because we have actually found a ton of old relics. the campground is under an ancient canopy of oaks. so youll always have shade. the center of the property is unique to say the least but the campground is nature at its finest. there is a 2.6 mile nature trail across from the campground to explore. also there is a boat ramp for fishing about 1/8 mile away. you are welcome to roam over most of the 80 acres. We have goats, cows and chickens as well. All super friendly.

3. North Shore Relic Ranch tee pee

100%

(15)

48mi from Lakeland · 1 site · Tent, RV

The property is definitely different then most. The site itself is super spacious, and has great tree coverage from some ancient oaks. the site can hold up to an extra 5 tents if neened. There is solar power to the tee pee with a 750w solar inverter connected to two deep cycle batteries. Now to get to the site you have to go through the main busy part of the property (we literally have planes, trains and automobiles and more). But once you get to the site you feel the nature. Also right next to the property about 100 yd from where the property starts there is an entrance to a boat ramp (which has a 2 mi canal that goes to lake Apopka where you can launch a canoe or kayak, or do some fishing), also a 2.6 mi nature trail, and about 100 yd as well there is a 25 mile trail that you can bike, walk or horseback ride. That trail is a part of the Apopka wildlife drive which also starts not far from the property. It's a free nature drive on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays plus holidays. We are around 15 to 20 minutes from a few different springs such as wekiva springs, wekiva Island, Rock springs and Kings landing. We are about 45 minutes from SeaWorld, aquatica, volcano Bay, universal studios and more.

4. Davis Farm

98%

(109)

50mi from Lakeland · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Ranch style homestead on 5 acres. RV, Camper and tent site available with 30-amp power hook up, sewer, and water. Country lifestyle just outside of Orlando, and 30 minutes from Disney World, Universal Parks, and Beach. Rocket Launches are visible from both sites with beautiful views for photos. Also, one mile from Split Oak Park where you can hike, boat, and bike. 5 Miles away from convenience stores, restaurant's, Walmart and much more.

5. Honey Bunny’s Urban Oasis

98%

(103)

48mi from Lakeland · 3 sites · RVs

Send Van Type and Length with Request to Book 🐝 👀check out our EXTRAS👀 🐝 Elderberry Tonic/Tropic Spice Hot Sauce/Shoo Fly! Bug Spray 🦩WE ONLY HOST VANS/CLASS B vehicles/very small travel trailers🦩 If you need to book for longer VanLife stays just message me 🌈 Everyone Welcome 🌈 As a family who has towed campers across the US a couple times utilizing Hip Camp we know others will appreciate the ease of pulling into our little 1 acre urban oasis just a couple miles off the interstate in Floridas Coolest City. It’s an ideal location to explore St Pete as we are right between the beaches and downtown (5 miles to St Pete beach, 4 miles to downtown -$10 Uber ride), Sarasota and/or Tampa. Ours is an urban spot based on ease, safety and location, not a wilderness "experience" We have a paved circular driveway overlooking our beehives, henhouse and seasonal garden where you’ll find a table with chairs and plenty of space to cookout and enjoy a quiet evening with a great sunset by the blowing bamboo. This is one of South St Pete’s oldest neighborhoods- it surrounds an active former PGA golf course and lively country club. It’s a great place for safely biking or walking with green spaces, tennis courts, playgrounds and dog parks nearby. There are many owls, raptors, green parrots, purple martins and osprey overhead as we’re just a few blocks from the beautiful Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. - not to be missed! The Pinellas Trail is just a short bike ride away too and can lead you to downtown. It is a cyclists favorite! We love our city - happy to give recommendations.

Public campgrounds near Lakeland

75%

(3)

Edward Medard Park Campground

16mi from Lakeland · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Edward Medard Conservation Park

94%

(8)

Hillsborough River Campground

18mi from Lakeland · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsborough River State Park

Lonseome Lake Campground

22mi from Lakeland · 11 sites · in Alafia River State Park

88%

(4)

Alafia Lake Campground

22mi from Lakeland · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Alafia River State Park

100%

(1)

Primitive Campground

29mi from Lakeland · 5 sites · in Lake Louisa State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Suzanne

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

Highly recommend staying here. The site we stayed at was beautiful, the trees with the moss hanging from them and the vegatation around the site made it feel very woodsie, nice size site as well. Pretty neat stuff to gander at on the property. The host James is wonderful to communicate with! We have already booked another stay in January and we are very excited to go back! There are trails for walking, biking and horseback riding right next door. A highly recommended drive through nature trail about 15 minutes from the sight. Just remember, your in the woods, there ARE bugs and mosquitoes be prepared if you go during warmer nights

Joe

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

Another great stay! I have been here many times and will keep coming back. Thank you again!

Joel

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

I love staying here. I feel like i am far away fro. Civilization in a jungle.James is awesome. The place is quiet and relaxing. This is my second time and we enjoyed it. We reserved for two nights and had to leave after one for personal reasons but will be back.

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Steve

November 2025

40 ft toy hauler

4 nights at Dom’s nature camp 🍃

Easy place to back in. Everything was neat, orderly, and as advertised. Nice quiet spot.

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Dustin

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

Great tent camping spot everything was as it states in there description with the nature preserve right there 👍

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Blaiqe

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

James was super communicative throughout the stay. The site was clean and private. I would stay here again.

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Kristen

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at North Shore Relic Ranch

Wow…! My husband and I stayed here for 3 days over Thanksgiving and we absolutely loved it. Our campsite was secluded and beautiful, the portos were clean, and the owner is what makes this place a real gem. James is genuinely one of the most helpful and generous people I’ve met in Florida so far. We ran into some technical issues with our power station, and James helped us in every possible way — from letting us use his solar panels and generator to even helping us charge it at his house. He was attentive, responsive, and provided firewood whenever we needed (for a fee). We’re so grateful for everything he did, and we will 100% be back in the future. I highly recommend staying here. The only heads-up is that if you plan on using Starlink or similar setups, there isn’t the clearest sky view. We were able to get it working, and I was able to work, but there were some interruptions from tree cover — just something to be aware of.

Cierra

November 2025

Tent

1 night at North Shore Relic Ranch tee pee

Really enjoyed our time here. The site had plenty of space, the pizza oven and screened area was a great addition. Multiple access points for our hammocks, even had our very own trail and camp cat! 10/10 getaway into nature and solitude

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Barak

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

The campsite was beautiful and the motion sensor solar lights were an awesome help at night. The tree cover keeps the campsites cool and shady. They have lots of cool things to see. The kids loved seeing the animals and being able to explore the camground freely. I would also recommend visiting wakiva springs while youre in the area!

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Bob

November 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

Stopped in while passing through. I assured James I would be there before dark. Of course I lingered too long and got there tired and in the dark. I missed the clearly obvious sign and wondered if my GPS had led me wrong. James came out to gather me in and show me to the perfect site for the night. Private, peaceful, great for what I did passing through, although I did take time for the Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive - highly recommended as well. Great place to stay.

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Hannah

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch tee pee

Awesome site, friendly hosts. Fun property that you won’t forget. Everything we needed! The oak trees over the tee pee site are stunning. Good vibes!

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Don

November 2025

26 ft toy hauler

With pets

1 night at Dom’s nature camp 🍃

Absolutely the best and most reasonable place to stay!

K

Keith

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

Great weekend away in an amazing part of Florida. This is an great place for primitive camping. Very secluded. We were able to bike through miles of trails just down from the campsites.

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Christopher

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

My wife and I have stayed on site a couple times now and it’s been absolutely awesome in every way. The host James is super friendly & accommodating and the landscape has just beautiful with a jungle vibe. I would definitely recommend a visit!

KIM

November 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

We spent Halloween weekend at North Shore Relic Ranch to get away from the trick-or-treaters since Halloween really isn’t our thing. We come to Mount Dora around this time every year for either the craft festival or the plant sale, and this spot was a perfect base for that. It was a cool weekend — overnight temps in the 40s and 50s — and we arrived later than planned, but were greeted right at the gate by the camp host, James, who was very pleasant and communicated well through the Hipcamp app. Our site was a convenient pull-through for our small camper and came with a fire ring, table, and chairs, which was a nice touch. We brought a small generator to power our electronics, and it worked out perfectly. We stayed two nights, explored the property, and took a drive out to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive — highly recommended if you enjoy birding, photography, or spotting gators in their natural environment. The property definitely lives up to its name with all the classic old vehicles scattered around, adding a unique rustic charm. Overall, it was a peaceful and memorable weekend, and we’d happily stay again!

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Lori

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch tee pee

I love it there you don't hear traffic, it's peaceful, love the sounds of the wilderness owls and all. This was the 2nd time I've been. I would recommend both campground or teepee. Wonderful host, helpful anyway possible.

M

Maiuly

October 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Davis Farm

Very clean and quiet area not too far from grocery stores and restaurants.

Ivonne

October 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch tee pee

This campground is so well maintained, with beautiful lushy vegetation around. James is a very kind and attentive host. I will definitely return!

Gordon

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Shore Relic Ranch

This was our second time at North Shore Relic Ranch, and it’s officially our happy place. There’s something magical about this spot — a mix of country calm, animal chaos, and the kind of hospitality that feels like coming home. James, the host, is the real deal. A solid Army vet, honest as the day is long, and just one of those guys you instantly trust. He takes time to show you around, chat about life, and make sure everything’s perfect — even if Tom the Turkey tries to steal the spotlight (again). Speaking of Tom, that bird is on permanent patrol. We brought him a fresh split cantaloupe, and let me tell you, it was love at first bite. He strutted around like a feathery sheriff making his rounds. And the best part? They’ve got “Butt Nuggets” — yep, farm-fresh chicken eggs with a name that guarantees a smile every breakfast. We fed the animals, watched the sun go down, breathed clean air, and remembered what peace actually feels like. This place is therapy with hooves and feathers. Already planning our third visit — because once you meet Tom and James, you’re basically part of the ranch family.

J

Jeffery

October 2025

30 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Davis Farm

Lee's place was awesome. Close to where we needed to be on Friday. Lee was a great host and helped us in every way. We were just there 1 night on our way back home. Will book again when in the area.