The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Tarpon Springs, Florida

If you're looking to camp near Tarpon Springs, Florida with your RV and furry friends, Hipcamp has over 1900 options available for you to choose from. Some top-rated campsites in the area include Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Home of Many Miniature Animals (168 reviews). You can expect to pay an average of $33 per night, with options as low as $5 per night. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and potable water, while popular activities include hiking, snow sports, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking to camp near Tarpon Springs, Florida with your RV and furry friends, Hipcamp has over 1900 options available for you to choose from. Some top-rated campsites in the area include Smokey Acres (358 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (221 reviews), and Home of Many Miniature Animals (168 reviews). You can expect to pay an average of $33 per night, with options as low as $5 per night. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and potable water, while popular activities include hiking, snow sports, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Homosassa Springs RV Site

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46mi from Tarpon Springs · 3 sites · RVs · Homosassa, FL

Homosassa is an old Florida fishing town that is a hidden gem along the gulf coast, this site is nestled quietly at the head of the river on our shared residential property. This location is close to the head springs and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park where you can discover the wild side of Florida with endangered Florida panther, red wolf, manatee and whooping crane, plus black bear, bobcat and, of course, alligator. The site is located 150 ft from the dock on our private residential property at the head of the springs, the dock is not visible from the site you do have to walk down to the dock area. This is a residential area and is very quiet. You can see the layout of the property in the photos from an aerial view as well as other photos of the setup. This listing is for the SITE ONLY. Setup your own RV under the shade then enjoy our shared dock with direct access into the Homosassa springs for a refreshing dip or paddle. We provide full hookups (water, sewer, 50amp electric) for your RV as well as WIFI service and access to the docks for your boat or swimming. We have kayaks and paddleboards INCLUDED with our site or bring your own to paddle the springs and take a chance at seeing a manatee up close and personal or catching some fish. We love to share our space with like minded outdoorsy people who respect nature and like to relax in the outdoors. This is not a party place, loud music or late nights aren't acceptable.

2. Peace and Harmony with a Gulf View

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9.9mi from Tarpon Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Port Richey, FL

Brand New Very Unique Gulf Coast Stilt Home On 26 Acres surrounding by nature with no neighbors, except occasional raccoon walking by. Covered (sunshade) private rv parking with 8’x16’ RV wood deck for relaxing around propane firepit. This is a very peaceful and private location with nature on all sides. Enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunsets from two upper decks of stilt home. Gulf view from upper deck. Enjoy your own private shaded deck under the house with an outdoor BBQ kitchen, bar, seating, lounging, and hammock. Plenty of extra parking for your car, boat, or golf cart. The property has a private boat/kayak dock set upon the mangroves in a peaceful shallow waterway behind the house which leads to the Gulf. A kayak and canoe are on property for use as well as bicycles. Many locals have said the fishing is excellent where the dock is located. This wrap around deck has incredible views of the gulf with heavenly sunsets and sunrises. Well behaved dogs and pets are more than welcome and their well behaved owners are also allowed to stay. A relaxing city park is 100 yards from the house for fishing and easy kayak launch. Beach island is an easy paddle distance away. Terrific restaurants, shopping (Super Walmart), and entertainment is less than a mile away. Four month minimum seasonal rental required. Yearly term monthly lease available at discounted rate. Profits of all stays go to charity after expenses. Veterans receive a 10% discount (Semper Fi). Please no realtor contacts.

3. Jolosuke

13mi from Tarpon Springs · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Odessa, FL

Hidden area off the primary roads with natural, tree-covered spaces. Wildlife—such as deer, rabbits, hawks, and more—can often be seen. Beaches, Busch Gardens, Weeki Wachee, shopping, and more are all within 30 minutes. Deer sometimes roam right through the property. If you’re looking for an off-the-grid stop, this is a great spot. Please note: RVs and travel trailers are limited to 25 ft max due to the turning radius into the property. We offer several full hookups with water, electric, sewer, and Wi-Fi. (If you’re pulling a travel trailer, it cannot exceed 30 ft in length due to the street access and turning radius.) Within walking distance, you’ll also find a county park with a children’s playground, basketball court, and covered pavilion.

4. Lake Front Private Fenced Camping

16mi from Tarpon Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hudson, FL

Escape to Hudson Beach, where your private RV sanctuary awaits in the heart of a breathtaking coastal enclave. Nestled along the shimmering shores of a pristine saltwater lake, this exclusive lot places you mere steps from sun-kissed sands, vibrant marinas, and a tapestry of world-class beaches that stretch endlessly in every direction. Indulge in the ultimate luxury of location. Southbound adventures lead to the iconic Fred Howard Park (25 minutes), the powdery paradise of Dunedin Beach (35 minutes), and the legendary Clearwater Beach (45 minutes). Northward, discover enchanted crystalline springs—Weeki Wachee’s tropical oasis, Crystal River, and Rainbow River—all within a leisurely 45-minute drive. Along the illustrious Route 19, an opulent corridor of haute cuisine, designer boutiques, and endless entertainment unfurls before you. This is not merely a destination—it’s a lifestyle of unparalleled elegance. Your exquisite, fully fenced private oasis includes gated seclusion with a dedicated pedestrian entrance, full hookups with 50-amp electric, sewer, and pristine water, a lavish outdoor shower and sumptuous soaking tub under the stars, and an expansive waterfront deck for al fresco dining with panoramic lake vistas. Bring your beloved pups, your cherished family, and your grandest RV—this sanctuary is designed for long-term serenity. Park behind secure gates, stroll through your private entry, and leave the world behind as you savor breakfast, lunch, and champagne sunsets on your waterfront deck. Hudson Beach isn’t just a stay—it’s a revelation. Secure your slice of coastal paradise today.

5. Camelot at the lakes

19mi from Tarpon Springs · 1 site · RV · Lake Magdalene, FL

Camelot at the Lake sits on a private 12 acre property, with a beautiful lake to kayak or fish on. Beautiful pastures for horses, barn, stalls. All gated for privacy. Beautiful dock to sit on to have your breakfast or enjoy a beautiful sunset with a glass of your favorite wine, two different fire pits to sit in over large rocking chairs to enjoy a warm cozy fire on a cool night, you will think you have arrived in paradise, with Beautiful palm trees oak trees surrounding this piece of paradise

Public campgrounds near Tarpon Springs

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Hillsborough River Campground

33mi from Tarpon Springs · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsborough River State Park

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Fort De Soto Park Campground

35mi from Tarpon Springs · 236 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort De Soto Park

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Edward Medard Park Campground

41mi from Tarpon Springs · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Edward Medard Conservation Park

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Little Manatee River Campground

41mi from Tarpon Springs · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Little Manatee River State Park

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Alafia Lake Campground

46mi from Tarpon Springs · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Alafia River State Park

Stories from the community

Suzanne

November 2025

29 ft Class C

2 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

It was great to have a well lighted dock to tie up our boat. The campsite was clean and kept up very well. Alondra’s place is very special indeed. Neighbors were all friendly and helpful. Alonda was available for our questions. I’m grateful Alondra gave us the opportunity to enjoy her very special beautiful piece of heaven on the spectacular Homosassa Springs of Florida.

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Jeanne

November 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Repeat customer here- always a good time! Love being on the water

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Jolosuke

came to the property pretty late around 9pm and left pretty early around 8am, so I didn’t spend much time at the property but communication was good and it was a great piece of property to stay the night at, quiet and peaceful and directions were clear, would recommend

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Melanie

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Alondas site was perfect! Best of all was the location! Minutes from everything in the area! Thanks for sharing this little piece of heaven!

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Wolfmother11

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Homosassa Springs RV Site

Great spot for kayaking and enjoying the local nature. Spot was a great fit for our 28ft camper with one slide out. Make sure you have 50amp hook ups as we forgot the 30/50 conversion and had to get it from tractor supply last min but thats my fault. This beautiful space is a diamond for sure. This place will not disappoint.

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Pamela

July 2025

35 ft toy hauler

4 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Very peaceful 🙏 super close to everything loved being able to access the springs right from the dock, wish it was cleaned up a bit more like the plants cut back so we could utilize the dock to swim and hang out but the bugs were a bit much , we were able to doc our boat which was awesome and our paddle boards . Lovely time and we will book again 😊 thank you for sharing your lovely site

Betty

June 2025

18 ft fifth wheel

4 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Alonda's place was amazing. My sister and I had the best time swimming and relaxing.

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Fay

June 2025

34 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

It is a slice of paradise!! We have been several times and will return again.

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Leeann

June 2025

30 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Homosassa Springs RV Site

Great RV spot, quiet, clean, and super close to Homosassa Springs! Full hookups, easy access, and a peaceful setting. Perfect base for exploring the area. Would definitely stay again!

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Jason

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Peace and Harmony with a Gulf View

Amazing property! This type of old costal Florida is becoming difficult to experience specifically in the area of the site. Wonderfully wildlife viewing, birds of all types especially sea/costal birds. Kayaking and fishing are world class as good as it gets anywhere along the gulf. The host is super nice and easy going. We enjoyed spending time and talking with him. You will not see many sites like this.

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Amy

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Peace and Harmony with a Gulf View

We were honored to be Foster’s first guests. He was an interesting and charming host. The camping site is next to his house, which is on stilts and he allows guests to use the second floor, which has great views across the marshes. The property itself is very isolated and peaceful. There is a waterfront park to launch kayaks about a 5 minute walk. We really enjoyed our time here. The property itself is a work in progress so there is some work to be done, but you don’t see it when you are looking out over the marshes. There is a Walmart and other shops a few mins away. We would recommend and will be back soon

Anealia

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

We loved camping at Alonda’s campsite. Nice shaded lot with easy access and hookups. There was outside dining and nice packed gravel which kept inside of camper clean. The amenities offered were great. We could use back deck by canal and also use of kayaks were a fun activity. We enjoyed a nice relaxing holiday weekend stay. Definitely would come back and stay again.

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Elizabeth

May 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Homosassa Springs RV Site

Fabulous weekend! The campsite was clean, level, and quiet. The access to the spring head is perfect and such a nice swimming hole just feet from the dock. We look forward to returning.

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DELETED

May 2025

25 ft Class C

3 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Great site great location. Everything was as expected. The area is gorgeous and site was close to everything a person needed to do. I was there in the beginning of May and the deer flies were a pain in the ass but the area made up for the inconvenience

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Susan

April 2025

33 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

We loved the place....so quiet and serene. Easy to pull in our 33 ft trailer. The water is crystal clear and we sat on the dock for hours watching the fish jump and the ducks swim by. We even saw a baby manatee ! Used the kayak and visited the swimming area and saw a few more manatees. The site is located in the front yard under trees and very private. The dock is around the back of the property. It's close to everything so if you forgot something....there is a store nearby for you.

Emily

April 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Homosassa Springs RV Site

We absolutely loved Alonda’s site. It is in a residential area but we still felt like we had our privacy. The site is level, had 2 hoses for us to use and outdoor lighting which really helped as we were setting up at dusk. The water is a short walk away and we enjoyed having coffee on the deck and eventually getting on our kayak to check out the springs. We borrowed hers once and used our own the other. It’s a short paddle to the head spring but it was very busy with boaters (this was around noon). Head out in the morning for a quieter experience. We did this on our second day and it was so much better. Watched a mama manatee nurse her calf. It was incredible! We would love to return back to Alondra’s site for a peaceful retreat!

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john

April 2025

25 ft fifth wheel

With pets

2 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Very neat site not too far from the dock and the river.A+++ would highly recommend Paradise.

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Tim

April 2025

40 ft Class A

3 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

Was a great place to visit. Water was amazing... peaceful and relaxing. Host was very attentive and helpful..Will be back again .

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Kelly

April 2025

28 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Homosassa Springs RV Site

site was nice, shaded, and quiet even though it sits on the road in front of her home. Alonda was very responsive and helpful. she offers kayaks, paddle boards and floats to use as well as chairs on her dock for relaxing. the dock is a quick walk to behind the host’s home and sits on a quiet cove. it was a very peaceful stay and we saw a manatee while kayaking. we would definitely stay again!

Lu @ Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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Tracy

March 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Homosassa Springs RV Site

We had a pleasant stay. The site was clean and mostly felt private. We didn’t use the dock or kayaks but they were a short walk away behind their house. Very close to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Be sure to see Lu the Hippo there. We were surprised to see a hippo at a state park, but he is an honorary Florida state resident. He over 65 and is oldest one on record.