The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Zephyrhills, Florida

Zephyrhills lets you camp with your pets at over 1,400 sites, so you don’t need to leave your four-legged friend behind. Expect places where dogs can roam, trails wind through pine stands, and ponds buzz with wildlife. The average night runs about $35, with spots dipping as low as $15 if you book ahead. Top picks include Smokey Acres (800 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (409 reviews), and By the Pond... (376 reviews). Most sites allow campfires, provide toilets, and welcome pets. Expect plenty of wildlife-watching, a few good swimming holes, and enough space to hike off-leash. Bring waste bags, keep your leash handy near water, and you’ll fit in just fine.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills lets you camp with your pets at over 1,400 sites, so you don’t need to leave your four-legged friend behind. Expect places where dogs can roam, trails wind through pine stands, and ponds buzz with wildlife. The average night runs about $35, with spots dipping as low as $15 if you book ahead. Top picks include Smokey Acres (800 reviews), North Shore Relic Ranch (409 reviews), and By the Pond... (376 reviews). Most sites allow campfires, provide toilets, and welcome pets. Expect plenty of wildlife-watching, a few good swimming holes, and enough space to hike off-leash. Bring waste bags, keep your leash handy near water, and you’ll fit in just fine.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Zephyrhills

1. Cabin Glamping

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(112)

50mi from Zephyrhills · 3 sites · Lodging

Check in between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., unless prior arrangements with owners have been made. Known as the Nature Coast and one of Florida's greatest hidden secrets, this property is private, yet just minutes from civilization and manatees! Your cabin has a full bed for two and a comfy pull out couch that will accommodate two more. The cabin is located on private property with owners and security on site, yet plenty of privacy. During the day, paddle your way to the beautiful Three Sisters Springs for a swim. You may see some manatee, turtles, and dolphins along your way! Hunter Springs is a great little park with a beach area for swimming and kayak rentals too. There are also several Diving with the manatee tours available. This is all only a short drive from camp. You can enjoy swimming, fishing, scalloping, snorkeling, kayaking, pontooning just five minutes away, or just relaxing back at the camp. Heritage Village is in town filled with many hometown eateries and shoppes. It's a great way to spend the afternoon and explore Crystal River. We have a variety of great one-of-a-kind eateries with many special events and festivals throughout the year. Conveniently located at the end of the street is a Publix, DG, Mexican restaurant, Brother's Pizza and Beef O'Brady's. Firewood is available on site. We also have brochures on all kinds of other great places you'll want to experience while staying in beautiful Crystal River! Oh, and don't forget to stop by Grandma's gift shop before you leave. We look forward to your stay!

2. Jireh Farm

26mi from Zephyrhills · 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.

3. Homosassa River Escape

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46mi from Zephyrhills · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to our piece of river heaven! With lots of space for tents and/or a small RV right along Mason Creek, you'll enjoy a secluded environment yet remain close to fun activities and plenty or restaurants and necessities. You can choose where to pitch your tent either right by the river or in the expansive yard closer to the wooded area. You will also have access to the outdoor amenities of our home, including an outdoor bathroom, outdoor shower, and hangout space under the stilt house. Plenty of seating at the bar area and high top table. Two fire pits available for camp fires, one by the river and a larger one on the other side of the house towards the wooded area. Common areas may be shared with other campers.

4. Peace and Harmony with a Gulf View

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34mi from Zephyrhills · 1 site · Tent, RV

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.

5. Jax’s Place

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(15)

28mi from Zephyrhills · 3 sites · RVs

1/3 acre on private property. The yard is completely fenced and gated. Owner lives on site. It’s a quiet rural neighborhood. Lot is located across from the Withlacoochee River. There are several parks in the area with access to the river and Hog Island. Learn more about this land: 1/3 acre lot in quiet rural neighborhood. All new full hookups! Great for single person traveling for work. Adults only. dogs allowed as long as they are on a leash or in a pen. Long term guests preferred. Internet available for long term guests at guest’s expense. 2 miles from Withlacoochee State Trail and park with dock and boat ramp. Rent includes utilities.

Public campgrounds near Zephyrhills

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Hillsborough River Campground

7.5mi from Zephyrhills · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hillsborough River State Park

75%

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Edward Medard Park Campground

22mi from Zephyrhills · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Edward Medard Conservation Park

100%

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Primitive Campground

30mi from Zephyrhills · 5 sites · in Lake Louisa State Park

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Lake Louisa Campground

31mi from Zephyrhills · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Louisa State Park

88%

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Alafia Lake Campground

32mi from Zephyrhills · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Alafia River State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Kieran

3 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Homosassa River Escape

Easily the best place I've stayed on hipcamp. A lot of space, great amenities etc. Tyler super helpful, provides a lot of info. Hidden gem 💎 will definitely be back here at some point.

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Sierra

5 days ago

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Homosassa River Escape

10/10 great place ! Host is awesome! Location to town is perfect! Verry accessible!

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Crystal

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Homosassa River Escape

I would absolutely camp here again, very quiet and the amenities are amazing. We used a canoe for birding, loved the outdoor shower and slept under the stars. I couldn't ask for a better camp spot.

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Gee

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Homosassa River Escape

We really enjoyed our weekend at Tyler’s place. It’s a beautiful private campsite right by the river. We spent our time kayaking and canoeing, and the river was so quiet and peaceful—perfect for a relaxing weekend. Tyler explained everything clearly before we arrived, and we had a great time. I’ll definitely book again in the future.

Brandon

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Homosassa River Escape

Tyler's land was the perfect location for our camping adventure. Right on the river, canoes for use, wonderful accommodations such as toilet, shower, tables and games. 10/10 would recommend and we will definitely be back.

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Jennie

November 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Homosassa River Escape

I just stayed at Tyler’s land and it was absolutely wonderful! The property is stunning with so many fun things to do—you can truly relax and enjoy every moment. I was also impressed with how thoughtfully stocked everything was, including free personal hygiene products that made the stay even more comfortable. As someone who lives in Florida, I’ll definitely be making it a habit to come back and visit often. Highly recommend! 🌿✨

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Charles

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Homosassa River Escape

We recently stayed at the RV Site that offered everything we needed for a relaxing and fun getaway. The highlights for us were definitely the direct access to the canal, which was perfect for launching our kayaks right from the site. The site was spacious, providing ample room not only to park our camper comfortably but also to spread out and enjoy the outdoors without feeling cramped. A standout amenity was the outdoor shower, a refreshing and convenient feature after a day on the water. Overall, a great spot that we would highly recommend!

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Jason

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

Everything was as advertised and the night went really well.

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Bob

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Homosassa River Escape

Great place, great host. Peaceful and serene. The loudest sound was the fish jumping in the river!

k

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

Cute little cabin nestled amongst the beauty berries. Close to great food and outdoor activities. Definitely will stay again!

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Aron

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

We had a very excellent time here and would recommend it Very peaceful

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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

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Kim

April 2025

With pets

2 nights at Cabin Glamping

We wanted to stay in the woods and that is exactly what it was. My first time "glamping" and I recommend it. Nice to sleep in a real bed, have AC, heat and protection from the elements. We made a fire every night and enjoyed the trees, birds and squirrels running around. It is close to the main house, but we were unbothered and it felt private. Definitely a thumbs up! Very quiet yet close to town.

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Brian

March 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

Great stay! Everything was exactly as advertised.

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Catherine

March 2025

With kids

1 night at Cabin Glamping

We loved our stay! It was an adorable cozy little cabin with the benefits of camping--dinner over a fire, enjoying the outdoors, and an outdoor shower (so cool and enjoyable--even when it got cold at night!). We will definitely be back here. Perfect for a short getaway weekend and very easy to take kids with you without the stress of cramming into a tent and/or getting bad sleep on the ground. We brought out 5 month old and had plenty of room for her portacrib ! Very simple and fun!

Dana

March 2025

1 night at Cabin Glamping

Charming, convenient, and fabulous deal for the price. Absolutely perfect for a couple and dog.

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Louraine

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

What a beautiful little place Has everything you need the most comfortable bed.so cozy and relaxing and the best night sleep I've had in a long time .The host is very sweet...We would love to come back again for sure 😊.

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Emily

February 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

My partner and I decided to extend our vacation to spend more time paddle boarding the beautiful springs and seeing the manatees, and Colleen’s place was affordable, peaceful, and in close proximity to the springs! We loved showering under the stars in the hot outdoor shower and we made an excellent meal on the charcoal grill. We didn’t use the bonfire pit, but the set up was really cute, with a hanging bench and an outdoor table and chairs. Although the place is situated fairly close to Colleen’s house, it still felt private and comfortable. We are avid and seasoned campers, so this “glamping” experience was familiar to us and had just what we needed (a warm, dog-friendly place to stay with a bed and hot shower) for a fraction of the price of an AirBNB or hotel stay. We would definitely visit again! Thanks Colleen!

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Hunter

February 2025

Weekend Trip to Cabin Glamping

Great getaway cabin! My wife and I brought our dog Zoe for the weekend to go see the manatees and we couldn’t have asked for a better time. The weather was perfect and the campfire was roaring. Our host graciously provided the firewood and gave us a great brief tour of what to expect. She even provided local knowledge on some local bars etc. our dog Zoe was fine in the cabin while we left in the AC and we went hiking not 10 minutes away. I would highly suggest this place and we plan to come back one day.