10 acres hosted by Arcadio M.
2 lodging sites ¡ 9 RV/tent sites
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.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Desert
Forest
Coastal
Reviews
96% Recommend297 ratings ¡ 238 reviews
Arcadio's campsite provides a private, secluded experience with a genuine camping feel, enhanced by the presence of friendly farm animals. Many guests appreciated the helpfulness of the host, Arcadio, and enjoyed activities like outdoor movie nights and stargazing. However, some visitors noted the basic facilities, such as the "eco toilet" and "shower," needing improvements for better comfort. Overall, the campsite is a hit for those seeking a rustic and peaceful getaway close to nature.
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Recommends
¡ May 2025
Very private and secluded. We had lots of fun. Friend watching a movie outside on the projector , roasting marshmallows by the fire , playing with the animals. A very much hip camp vibe ! We enjoyed it and will be back again !
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Janna P.
4 months on Hipcamp
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 didnât 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. Thereâs also a great swimming area like 7 minutes away Arcadia told us about.
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Katherine K.
2 reviews
Not recommend
¡ April 2025
With kids ¡
đ The Cozy-Camperđ
Place is good however rv accommodation needs to revamp or replaced, host is really good, we enjoyed our stay.
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Vijay Raghavan M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
Thatâs a big chicken đŚ!
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! Donât forget to ask Arcadia where to catch raddest sunset! đ
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Jason W.
1 month on Hipcamp
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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James B.
1 month on Hipcamp
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 âşď¸ 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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Alexandra L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
Tent ¡
đ˛Forest Nook - Site 2đ˛
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).
Kim H.
7 years on Hipcamp
The good:
Property nice! Animals adorable! Host kind and present! If you have a dog and would prefer to be somewhere without a ton of other campers, this place works great.
Needs improvement:
-The "eco toilet" was literally a bucket with a bag in it, situated directly next to where you're camping. It was placed in a kind of lean-to (3 sides had slatted wood where you could see through the gaps, the 4th side was completely open but for a broken shower curtain). Zero privacy, zero toilet paper, and zero effort put into making it an appropriate and comfortable place to go.
-The "shower" was a garden hose that's supposed to hang above the lean-to, directly above the sh*t bucket. Um, no thank you. I just stood in the yard and soaped up in my bikini while my boyfriend sprayed me down with the garden hose attachment hahah. Seemed more hygienic to me lol.
To be clear, I have plenty of experience with bare bones living, including backwoods camping (google Temagami Thunderbox) and WOOFing on properties with actual eco toilets and solar showers made from natural and recycled materials, so when I say these facilities need improvement, it's not that I don't know how to "rough it."
To end on a positive note: The other spots on this property looked good. And while I don't think this site should be listed right now, with some very simple improvements to the "facilities," I could recommend it.
Dana D.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ March 2025
With pets ¡
đ The Cozy-Camperđ
We loved his rustic trailer⌠Arcadio was amazing , very accommodating and helpful! He helped source wood for us even though there was plenty of dead wood to cut for yourself. And we enjoyed a movie night followed by s'more's that he sourced for us as well! Weâll be back!
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Mike S.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ March 2025
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
đ With The Goats đ
These guys are excellent hosts! Everyone was friendly and laid-back, as well as super accommodating. The pig was super sweet, Thomas the turkey kept us great conversational company, and the goats were adorable.
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Jessica W.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ March 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
đł Forest Nook - Site 1đł
We truly had the best time camping here, Arcadio was so nice and helpful especially when we got our car stuck đ the stars are beautiful and its very private, i especially loved the animals. 10/10 would recommend
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Jo S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ March 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
đSandy Stars - Site 1đ
Arcadio is an amazing host! He ensured everything in our camping trip was amazing and even told us the storyâs of all the rescues on the land! We loved seeing Wilber the pig and Thomas the turkey! I would recommend this place to any campers!
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Gavin T.
2 months on Hipcamp
my family & i have been tent camping, traveling all through the state of florida w rainbow springs state park being last on our list. we came across arcadio & his property & there was a camper to rent too!? we thought PERFECT - it's just a 15 minute drive to the swimming/kayaking area! we had add ons such as eggs, firewood & a movie night. wood was there upon arrival, he walked the eggs over when we got there & the movie night was a hit w the kiddos!
we were traveling w a 120lb doggy & him being off leash was an option.
arcadio is such a kind, laid back dude that strives to make your stay as comfortable as possible! anytime we had an issue he was on site within a couple of minutes ready to problem solve.
our site was right across from the playground, so the kids were free to come & go from there. everyday they looked forward to taking our fruit scraps to wilbur! (the piggy) beautiful sunrises & sunsets, handy outdoor shower, fire ring was perfect for our cooking needs too.
thank you for having us; we hope to be back some day 10/10 recommend :)
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Jerika G.
7 reviews
Recommends
¡ March 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
đSandy Stars - Site 1đ
Great, CLEAN campsite. Hosts were pleasant. Was a bit tricky to find but besides that not problems
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Dylan R.
3 months on Hipcamp
Super friendly! Worked with me in a time crunch and went so smoothly! Great place to hangout and explore the beautiful nature in Central Florida. Added bonus woke up and saw the sweetest goat just wondering around. Highly recommended! Great Host! Property and ViBe!
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Nicole C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Good place and Arcadio recevez us well.
Camping site was good for our camper van
Thank You Arcadio
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Luc P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ March 2025
4 m campervan ¡ With pets ¡
âď¸Sandy Stars - Site 2âď¸
The owners were very nice able to assist you.The campsites were perfect for us that like to be where theres not many people.
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Jeffrey K.
3 months on Hipcamp
Arcadioâs campsite was awesome. Great communication and helpful, detailed direction on how to locate our spot (especially at night)! He was kind enough to accommodate our very last minute booking. The location is very close to some beautiful springs!
Dominique D.
2 reviews
Arcadio is an awesome host. The campsite was quiet & secluded. There were so many stars! Loved all the animals. wonderful rescue thing they're doing there.
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Julie S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ February 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
đSandy Stars - Site 1đ
Was a nice place to say, however, I wanted to complete quiet and that was my bad. Nobody did anything wrong. I just needed Complete quiet. I heard the neighbors watching a movie until about 10 PM. Absolutely beautiful place however whoever stayed in the campsite before me left a lot of trash so I picked it all up
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Sarah S.
4 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
Tent ¡
âşDrive-Thru Siteâş
This was one of the best experiences Iâve had camping in a long time, they treat you like family, and are super responsive. I highly recommend checking this spot out!
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Spencer P.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
3 m campervan ¡
đł Forest Nook - Site 1đł
Arcadio and his wife Carla are wonderful people. The price is right and the camp grounds are perfect for me. I will be back.
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David T.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ February 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
đł Forest Nook - Site 1đł
I had an excellent time there the host for awesome the goat come down to the campsite hung out for a little bit the stars at night were wonderful great place to stay highly recommend it
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Lee W.
24 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
With kids ¡
đ The Cozy-Camperđ
My kids and I stayed for the weekend, definitely enjoyed our little getaway! The kids had fun petting the goat and the playground, setting up a fire and the movie outside was perfect. Hosts were accommodating and friendly! Only issue was the smell of something dead but we were out in the woods so thereâs no telling.. kids also loved showering outside âşď¸
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Alexis B.
4 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
Tent ¡
đ˛Forest Nook - Site 2đ˛
Beautiful piece of land and cute animalsssssssssss
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Debora S.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
Saying here was so great! The "Time Capsule" was clean and cozy! Arcadio was also super nice and friendly
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Makenna B.
3 reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Campers Rescue Ranch. The camp site was very private and peaceful. The night sky was amazing with so many stars. Arcadio was very accommodating and helpful. It was great having access to electric. Enjoyed seeing the farm animals.
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Heather D.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ February 2025
5 m car ¡ With pets ¡
đł Forest Nook - Site 1đł
We had a real fun time camping out here! My granddaughter especially loved the farm animals and we really enjoyed watching a movie under the stars on a very chill spot! Hosts were terrific! Thanks again for an inviting fun time!
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Michelle G.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ January 2025
Tent ¡
âď¸Sandy Stars - Site 2âď¸
We were able to check in earlier than stated which gave us more time in the afternoon to set up and explore. Arcadio is very accommodating and nice as always. This is my second time camping here and I was very pleased. My partner and I camped there to stargaze and watch the planets align on the 25. This spot was perfect because lots of trees were cleared for a full sky view. I enjoyed my time!
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Jade F.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ January 2025
Great place to camp on a budget
3 m pop-up camper ¡ With kids ¡
đł Forest Nook - Site 1đł
Itâs a very private site away from the main house. Itâs a dead end so, thereâs no traffic unless there is someone in the site next to you.
There is 20A electric but no water. All in all, it was well worth the price. The only thing I would suggest is, make sure you walk down before driving in so you know what youâre driving into. We arrived after dark and had a bit of a hard time backing into our site. No fault of the host but when itâs dark and youâre in unfamiliar territory itâs kind of hard to back in a camper.
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Christian J.
5 months on Hipcamp
Location
Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Arcadio M.
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