The best dog-friendly RV sites in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida follows the Gulf of Mexico and blends with the Everglades—but the scenery doesn’t stop there. The region includes state parks, state forests, and a whole lot of beaches. Hikers will love the trails at Picayune Strand State Forest, which come just before Big Cypress. Meanwhile, the coastal tranquility of Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve offers campers the ultimate opportunity to unwind. Just like Southwest Florida’s landscapes, campsites come with variety. Park your RV, unlock your cabin, or take out your tent—campgrounds in Southwest Florida are ready for check-in.

96% (1.6K) • 127 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Southwest Florida

Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

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Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1 site

Fort Myers Beach / San Carlos Island RV Site – Prime Location! Discover your perfect getaway spot on San Carlos Island, just steps from the best of Fort Myers Beach! This corner-lot RV site is ideally situated within walking distance to popular dockside restaurants, scenic sunset cruises, top-rated fishing charters, and the famous Key West Express ferry. Enjoy easy access to the beach—just a 2-minute drive to Crescent Beach or a 20-minute scenic walk across the Matanzas Pass Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Fort Myers Beach. Site Amenities: Full hook-ups: city water, sewer, and 220V/50-amp electric service Wi-Fi included Garbage and recycling pick-up Small shed with: 2 cruiser bikes (with cable locks) 4 backpack beach chairs 100-foot expandable hose Whether you're planning a weekend retreat or an extended stay, this RV site has everything you need for a relaxing and fantastic Fort Myers Beach experience. Note: site can accommodate up to a 40ft Class A RV, suggest backing into site. Pets allowed, but please cleanup. We are happy to accept long term stays, but Hipcamp only allows a 29 night maximum. If you want to stay beyond that, please re-book in Hipcamp app!

Full hookups

from

$125

/ night

Serenity Garden

2. Serenity Garden

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Sanibel, FL · 1 site

Tranquil spot located down a long private driveway between two ponds on the sunny island of Sanibel! Private campsite next to conservation land with plenty of bird and wildlife sightings. Nearby attractions: • Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge – 2 miles • Shopping – 1 mile • Tarpon Bay Recreation Area – 1.5 miles • Bailey Tract – 0.5 miles • Captiva Island – 9 miles • Electric (up to 50 amp) and water hookups provided, but no sewer. Please bear with us as the island is still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Thank you!

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

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$75

/ night

Basey Backwoods Camp

3. Basey Backwoods Camp

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Lehigh Acres, FL · 1 site

This is camping on a concrete pad on the back of our 2 acres. We have an RV plug for electricity & water hook up- no sewer dump. Our indoor dog, Anna, roams freely on property..

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

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$30

/ night

Oakey Dokey Acres

4. Oakey Dokey Acres

Alva, FL · 2 sites

This is a 10 acre private property /ranch . It is an oak hammock with a beautiful creek ( Bedman creek) that runs through . Neighboring properties are small ranches with horses and cattle . There is a large orange grove across the road . It is a peaceful , rural area with lots of beautiful oak trees . Please contact/message me prior to booking .

Full hookups

from

$40

/ night

Cabana Bay RV Resort by Boca Grande

5. Cabana Bay RV Resort by Boca Grande

Rotonda West, FL · 120 sites

*True current address is 9001 Gasparilla Rd, Placida, FL 33946 when plugging in directions* Welcome to Cabana Bay RV Resort, your perfect getaway along Southwest Florida's stunning Gulf Coast. Our meticulously crafted community offers a unique and personalized experience ensuring you feel at home with 170 full-hookup, paved sites. With world-renowned beaches, championship fishing spots, top-notch golf courses, and exquisite options just a stone's throw away, you'll quickly discover why everyone falls in love with this area. With 5 acres of serene lakefront and a private gated connection to the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail, our resort is the perfect destination for relaxation and adventure. We offer luxury amenities like a modern clubhouse with full kitchen, fitness center, liquor lockers, billiards, indoor shuffleboard, poker tables and office. Outside, enjoy our five pickleball courts, laundry and shower facilities appointed throughout, two dog parks and fire pits. Experience the tranquility of swaying palm trees as you create unforgettable memories in this idyllic setting. Come and discover the charm of Cabana Bay, where every moment is a chance to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Full hookups

from

$180

/ night

Southwest Florida follows the Gulf of Mexico and blends with the Everglades—but the scenery doesn’t stop there. The region includes state parks, state forests, and a whole lot of beaches. Hikers will love the trails at Picayune Strand State Forest, which come just before Big Cypress. Meanwhile, the coastal tranquility of Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve offers campers the ultimate opportunity to unwind. Just like Southwest Florida’s landscapes, campsites come with variety. Park your RV, unlock your cabin, or take out your tent—campgrounds in Southwest Florida are ready for check-in.

96% (1.6K) • 127 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Southwest Florida

Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

1. Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

100%

(2)

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1 site

Fort Myers Beach / San Carlos Island RV Site – Prime Location! Discover your perfect getaway spot on San Carlos Island, just steps from the best of Fort Myers Beach! This corner-lot RV site is ideally situated within walking distance to popular dockside restaurants, scenic sunset cruises, top-rated fishing charters, and the famous Key West Express ferry. Enjoy easy access to the beach—just a 2-minute drive to Crescent Beach or a 20-minute scenic walk across the Matanzas Pass Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Fort Myers Beach. Site Amenities: Full hook-ups: city water, sewer, and 220V/50-amp electric service Wi-Fi included Garbage and recycling pick-up Small shed with: 2 cruiser bikes (with cable locks) 4 backpack beach chairs 100-foot expandable hose Whether you're planning a weekend retreat or an extended stay, this RV site has everything you need for a relaxing and fantastic Fort Myers Beach experience. Note: site can accommodate up to a 40ft Class A RV, suggest backing into site. Pets allowed, but please cleanup. We are happy to accept long term stays, but Hipcamp only allows a 29 night maximum. If you want to stay beyond that, please re-book in Hipcamp app!

Full hookups

from

$125

/ night

Serenity Garden

2. Serenity Garden

100%

(3)

Sanibel, FL · 1 site

Tranquil spot located down a long private driveway between two ponds on the sunny island of Sanibel! Private campsite next to conservation land with plenty of bird and wildlife sightings. Nearby attractions: • Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge – 2 miles • Shopping – 1 mile • Tarpon Bay Recreation Area – 1.5 miles • Bailey Tract – 0.5 miles • Captiva Island – 9 miles • Electric (up to 50 amp) and water hookups provided, but no sewer. Please bear with us as the island is still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Thank you!

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

from

$75

/ night

Basey Backwoods Camp

3. Basey Backwoods Camp

100%

(2)

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1 site

This is camping on a concrete pad on the back of our 2 acres. We have an RV plug for electricity & water hook up- no sewer dump. Our indoor dog, Anna, roams freely on property..

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

from

$30

/ night

Oakey Dokey Acres

4. Oakey Dokey Acres

Alva, FL · 2 sites

This is a 10 acre private property /ranch . It is an oak hammock with a beautiful creek ( Bedman creek) that runs through . Neighboring properties are small ranches with horses and cattle . There is a large orange grove across the road . It is a peaceful , rural area with lots of beautiful oak trees . Please contact/message me prior to booking .

Full hookups

from

$40

/ night

Cabana Bay RV Resort by Boca Grande

5. Cabana Bay RV Resort by Boca Grande

Rotonda West, FL · 120 sites

*True current address is 9001 Gasparilla Rd, Placida, FL 33946 when plugging in directions* Welcome to Cabana Bay RV Resort, your perfect getaway along Southwest Florida's stunning Gulf Coast. Our meticulously crafted community offers a unique and personalized experience ensuring you feel at home with 170 full-hookup, paved sites. With world-renowned beaches, championship fishing spots, top-notch golf courses, and exquisite options just a stone's throw away, you'll quickly discover why everyone falls in love with this area. With 5 acres of serene lakefront and a private gated connection to the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail, our resort is the perfect destination for relaxation and adventure. We offer luxury amenities like a modern clubhouse with full kitchen, fitness center, liquor lockers, billiards, indoor shuffleboard, poker tables and office. Outside, enjoy our five pickleball courts, laundry and shower facilities appointed throughout, two dog parks and fire pits. Experience the tranquility of swaying palm trees as you create unforgettable memories in this idyllic setting. Come and discover the charm of Cabana Bay, where every moment is a chance to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Full hookups

from

$180

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Elektra

1 week ago

26 ft Class C

With pets

3 nights at Serenity Garden

amazing spot, even better host. if you’re looking for a peaceful quiet and beautiful slice of nature this is it. we saw a bald eagle twice and many other birds!

Brenda

1 week ago

36 ft Class A

With pets

18 nights at Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

We loved our stay at Eric's Ft. Myers Beach RV site!! The location could not have been more convenient - a very short walk down to Key West Express, Salty Sam's and other amazing bar/restaurants, and a very walkable and scenic route over the bridge to the beach and all of the beachfront shops/eateries/bars and activities! To top it off, Eric has included wonderful beach chairs and beach cruiser bikes to make it a real beachy vacay! Loved walking next door to pick up fresh shrimp right off the boats!

Travis

2 weeks ago

36 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Basey Backwoods Camp

Nice place to stop along the way. Not a ton of privacy but power and water make it a good way point. There is a loves 14 miles north to dump at.

Holly

February 2026

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Basey Backwoods Camp

Jennifer was super accommodating and helpful. She met us outside. Showed us around. I didnt notice that it was a 50 amp hookup. We only had 30. We were able to work it out. She even pumped up a basketball for my son because we forgot our.

Jack

January 2026

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Serenity Garden

Wow! What a gorgeous spot! Very quiet. Very private. Bring your bike and leave the vehicles. Paul was wonderful. The space is beautiful. If it had a sewer hook up I would still be there.

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Jeff

January 2026

30 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Fantastic Fort Myers Beach RV Site

Great location to explore Fort Myers Beach. We stayed three nights and walked, rode the bikes and used the golf cart shuttle services to get around. The host was very prompt responding to all our questions.

Randal

January 2026

18 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Serenity Garden

Beautiful ! Private ! Tropical ! Oasis ! We brought our camper van to explore Sanibel and found the best possible campsite on the island ! The gorgeous landscaped site was waiting with electric and water, beautiful breakfast nook, and plenty of space . Our host was very welcoming and made us feel right at home. This is a very special place and should be treated as such. It just doesn’t get any better.! Already looking forward to our next stay there .

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The best dog-friendly RV sites in Southwest Florida guide

Where to go

Everglades National Park

If you’re looking to hike or cross a national park off your list, you can’t miss the Everglades. The park occupies mainland Florida’s southernmost region, but is easily accessible from the state’s West Coast. Throughout the park, campers can discover more than 30 species of orchids—not to mention various plants, ecosystems, and birds. Lace up your hiking boots, but don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers.

Myakka River State Park

Characterized by live oaks, Florida’s trademark palm trees, and a river of the same name, Myakka River State Park offers a change of pace and scenery from the Everglades. If you’re a birdwatcher, meander along the birdwalk and keep your eyes peeled for soaring osprey and sunbathing gators. And don’t discount the river itself. You can fish, kayak, and canoe in the Myakka River—and embrace the wonders of Florida’s wetlands.

Along The Gulf Coast

If you’d rather keep close to the coast, Southwest Florida’s beaches follow the Gulf of Mexico and range in both style and scenery. Try the beaches near Naples for a camping getaway that offers access to golf courses, boutiques, and museums. Or, embrace the island life altogether and explore Marco Island, Sanibel Island, or Gasparilla Island. Pitch your tent, park your RV, and settle into your campsite. The water is calling.

When to go

The best time to visit Southwest Florida depends on the nature of your trip. If you want to hike, especially in the Everglades, come during the dry season, from December to March. Not only will the weather cooperate, but you’ll also camp within the window for prime wildlife spotting. If you’d rather improve your chances to see sea turtles, however, camp during the nesting period between May and October.