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Happy Campers Rescue Ranch

96%
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237 reviews
¡ Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida
10 acres hosted by Arcadio M.
2 lodging sites ¡ 7 RV/tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Florida: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Welcome! 🌿 We're thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature and animals. 🐾 At our ranch, we're dedicated to providing a sanctuary for rescued animals and offering our guests a unique opportunity to connect with nature and support our mission of animal welfare and conservation – it's a haven where you can relax, unwind, and make memories that will last a lifetime. 🌟 During your stay, you'll have the chance to meet our furry friends, including rescued farm animals and adorable companions who call Happy Campers Rescue Ranch home. Whether you're feeding the goats, cuddling with the kittens, or exploring the beautiful surroundings, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 🐷🐱🌳 But that's not all – we also offer a range of exciting extras to enhance your experience. Rent a Kayak or Paddle Boat to explore the area and crystal-clear waters of Rainbow Springs, or choose our cooler with built-in air conditioning ❄️ to stay comfortable during hot summer days inside your tent. As a guest, you'll not only have the opportunity to relax and unwind, but you'll also be supporting our mission of animal rescue and rehabilitation. A portion of your stay goes directly towards caring for our rescued animals and maintaining our sanctuary, allowing us to continue our important work. 🤲 We can't wait to welcome you to out ranch and share our love for animals and nature with you. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a unique retreat, we're here to make your stay unforgettable. 🌈 ***We kindly request bookings for a maximum duration of up to 7 days. This allows us to maintain the integrity of our sanctuary and ensures that our animals receive consistent care and attention while also offering our guests the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating getaway. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Thank you for choosing our ranch – we look forward to hosting you soon! 🎉
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96% Recommend294 ratings ¡ 237 reviews
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Katherine K.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Excellent host!
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Open Camping - Full Capacity Extra
Arcadio was super helpful upon arriving. He helped us switch campsites with such ease to one that would be more suitable for the amount of people we had and gave a timely refund for the one we didn’t use. The land itself is great, too. There are fire pits, chairs, and tables provided in great condition. Plenty of firewood spread around. And a lot of animal noises (farm and wildlife) that made the trip feel like camping. There’s also a great swimming area like 7 minutes away Arcadia told us about.
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Vijay Raghavan M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
¡ April 2025
Place is good however rv accommodation needs to revamp or replaced, host is really good, we enjoyed our stay.
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Jason W.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
That’s a big chicken 🦃!
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Open Camping - Full Capacity Extra
The location was easy to find. Arcadia and his wife were absolutely welcoming and accommodating. The lots are spacious, easily accessible as well as comfortable. All and all a very charming experience I would definitely recommend! 10 out of 10! Don’t forget to ask Arcadia where to catch raddest sunset! 🌅
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James B.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
Happy Camper
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
🐐 With The Goats 🐐
I really enjoyed camping with my family here. The people that run the campground even went out and hit a whole bunch of eggs around the campsite so all the little children can do an Easter egg hunt when they woke up in the morning. The Host that runs the camp is an awesome person and treats the campers with the utmost respect. I will definitely be coming here in the future with my family for future camping trips.
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Alexandra L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
Amazing time!
4 m pop-up camper ¡
⛺Drive-Thru Site⛺
We had a great time at Happy Campers Rescue Ranch! The animals were such a joy to visit with! They really loved apple slices and carrots ☺️ Other than the amazing animals, the other thing we loved so much about this campground was how quiet it is. So peaceful. The stargazing was incredible. They provided our personal outhouse, chairs, solar lights, and fire pit.
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Kim H.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
Good experience for a rustic camp spot. Arcadio's land is quite and the camp spots in the back were secluded enough but still close to the house if we needed anything. Arcadio is very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for an inexpensive place to camp for a few days, and don't mind "roughing it", then give it a try! Oh...also the location worked for us to go to Rainbow Springs (15 mins) and Crystal River (30).
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Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Arcadio M.

Joined in November 2022
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