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Wilderness Shores Ranch Campground!
Hosted by Paul · Lakeland, Florida
85 sites · RV, Tent · 80 acres
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Florida: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Select a site
RV/tent sites (dispersed)
85 sites
Shoreline Tent Camping
98%
(230)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Water hookup
Lake View RV AC Hookups
97%
(80)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
RV BoonDocking and Primitive Tents
98%
(74)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Oak Forest RV AC Hookups
98%
(61)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Reviews
98% Recommend448 ratings · 337 reviews
Wilderness Shores Ranch & Campground offers campers a taste of authentic Florida countryside. Most visitors appreciate the serene environment, the chance to interact with free-roaming animals, and the attentive, friendly staff. While the campground is generally peaceful, some have noted noise from nearby trains and a gun range. The well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms, add to the appeal, making it a favored spot for families and solo adventurers alike.
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· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
We had such an amazing weekend at Wilderness Shores! 🏕️🤎
Camping right on the shore was absolutely beautiful, and we spent pretty much all day, every day fishing. We even caught 3 big catfish! 🎣
One of our favorite parts was seeing the horses and longhorns roaming freely and getting the chance to feed the goats, horses, and longhorns. It made the whole experience feel so unique and peaceful.
This was such a special family weekend for my husband, our son, and me, and we made so many memories. We would definitely come back again! Highly recommend if you love camping, fishing, animals, and getting away from everything for a while. ❤️
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· October 2026
16 ft car · With kids ·
RV BoonDocking and Primitive Tents
My son and I had an absolutely wonderful stay boondocking at Wilderness Shores Ranch & Campground! We were in town to visit LEGOLAND, and this peaceful property was the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of an amusement park. In fact, I think I enjoyed the campground even more than the park!
We received a warm welcome from our host and her children at check-in, which took place at their little farm store offering fresh eggs, meats, and other goodies. The property itself is gorgeous, a sprawling slice of rural Florida with magnificent old oak trees draped in Spanish moss. It reminded me so much of the Florida I grew up in, and it was wonderful to share that experience with my son.
There were dozens of beautiful places to park along the water, many with plenty of shade, picnic tables, and fire pits. We loved seeing the longhorn cattle, goats, and chickens roaming the farm. We even learned that a calf had been born just the day before! There were several young calves on the property, which made the experience even more special. There was also a large covered gathering area with additional picnic tables, perfect for escaping the rain or sun. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained.
Perhaps most importantly, **I felt completely safe here.** As a woman traveling alone with my child, that is something I really value. The property is accessible through gated entrances, and the peaceful, private setting gave me a level of comfort I don't think I would have found at some of the other campgrounds in the area.
This place is truly a gem. It's increasingly difficult to find places that capture the natural beauty, tranquility, and agricultural heritage of old Florida, and Wilderness Shores does exactly that.
We'll absolutely be back, but next time, I suspect we'll skip LEGOLAND altogether and make the campground itself the destination!
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· September 2026
We absolutely loved our stay here. We got lucky enough that almost nobody was here so it was so quiet and private for us. Although if you came and it was busy, there would be little privacy unless you chose the boondocking spots (which are amazing but you have to have a car that can drive on the rugged roads- ours could not make it). The bathrooms were kept clean and smelled nice. We saw plenty of wildlife. The staff (Lorraine) was amazing, kind and super helpful. She even took us on a tour of the property which was so fun and informative. She checked on us several times even after the rain to make sure we were all good and had dry clothes and bed sheets. The animals were TO DIE FOR. they were all so friendly and cute. We will be back.
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· August 2026
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Lake View RV AC Hookups
I loved camping here! Waking up with longhorns in your front yard and horses to the side. It's what Florida is supposed to be with beautiful views of the lake. My kids loved all the animals and exploring the land. Lorraine made it such a memorable experience. Thank you so much! We will be back!
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· July 2026
16 ft car ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
I loved every moment of my stay except for the moment I got lost and ran my car in a rut. Lol That was all my mistake. I could get to my campsite but it took several tries to find my way out. My stay was a 10/10. After those attempts, i had it mastered. I walked many miles exploring the camp. The animals were so fun to watch! I loved it all. I already have my spot picked out for my next stay! Oh, They have the sweetest gal at the front desk!
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· July 2026
13 ft rooftop tent · With pets ·
RV BoonDocking and Primitive Tents
Amazing experience for overlanders who are looking for some good trails, life (vehicle) edge experience. Friendly host and very helpful!
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· June 2026
20 ft Class B ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
This place is the best kept secret. Don’t hesitate to make a reservation. The staff is super friendly and they go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed waking up in my off grid class B Camper surrounded by Longhorn cows. It was magical.
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· April 2026
Tent ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
Great campground. Beautiful setting. Fun vibe. Facilities are great. Convenient to the Lakeland area.
It was my first time here and I’ll definitely be coming back. The campground is very well kept and the staff was super friendly. The free roaming animals were awesome. For my first time solo camping it was a great spot to go! Highly recommend staying here.
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· April 2026
26 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
Great little spot for us visiting legoland but feels like it could be pretty packed if all of the spots are booked as they are right beside each other. The animals were a nice add-on being able to see them and pet the goats when they were out.
We loved Wilderness Shores. The amount of wildlife we saw was just incredible. SO many birds, we witnessed an alligator eating a fish, a bald eagle swooped near our site! There was plenty of space and the kids loved petting the goats and seeing the longhorns graze. The sites are surrounded by old growth live oaks that are so beautiful. We have spent a year traveling and camping in various places and this was one of our favorites.
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· April 2026
40 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Oak Forest RV AC Hookups
We stayed 2 nights. The staff were very helpful and the property was well taken care of. Rules were influenced. And it was quite and peaceful.
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
One of the best camping experiences I’ve ever had!!
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· March 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
This was the best camping I’ve done in a while. Beautiful place, nice staff and clean bathrooms. The owner took us on the UTV tour, he’s very nice and funny. The animals were so much fun to feed and see them freely grazing and walking around. We’ll definitely be back.
We had such a wonderful experience camping here! From the moment we arrived, everything felt well-organized, clean, and welcoming. The campsite itself was spacious and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of shade and just the right balance of privacy and community.
The facilities really stood out—bathrooms and showers were clean and well-maintained, which made a huge difference, especially with kids. There were also great amenities and activities that kept everyone entertained without feeling overwhelming.
One of our favorite parts was how peaceful and family-friendly the environment was. It felt safe, relaxed, and easy to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort. The staff was friendly and helpful whenever we had questions.
Overall, this was such a positive first (or repeat) camping experience for our family. We left feeling refreshed, happy, and already talking about coming back. Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, low-stress outdoor getaway!
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· March 2026
30 ft Class C · With kids ·
Lake View RV AC Hookups
We had a wonderful experience! Nothing like seating down for a meal and having a longhorn right next to you! Beautiful place, very peaceful, just what we were looking for on our very first camping trip! Goats were a hit with our children, specially the baby goats!!!
If we could change one thing is how close to the main road the place is, we could still hear and see some traffic.. other than that great place to have a camping experience with little ones
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· March 2026
Best Spring Break Ever!
39 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
We will 1000% be returning in the near future! Our 3 kids (aged 9, 7 and 4) had the best spring break there and Cara at the front check in was great too! Everything is just such an experience and we can’t wait to return! Our kids especially loved being able to pet and feed the Billy goats and their precious babies!
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· March 2026
18 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
RV BoonDocking and Primitive Tents
I truly loved the views! You can kayak, have picnics in different areas, and I absolutely loved seeing the animals walking around freely. The bathrooms were clean, there were garbage cans everywhere, and the staff were very kind and helpful. Such a wonderful place!” 🌿 I will definitely come back with family next time.
Well kept property and nice staff. Loved the animals and the trailes to explore! Overall amazing place to stay!
What a place! We enjoyed every minute of our stay here. Clean sites with fire pits (some with grills too), water and picnic tables. Cows, horses, goats roaming free. Water access for those that’d like to fish! Will definitely come back!
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· February 2026
26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
Absolutely loved our time at Wilderness Shores! It was incredibly laid back & relaxing; beautiful views, friendly animals & people!
Bathrooms were clean & the warm water was great!
Highly recommend taking a horseback ride!
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· February 2026
We loved camping at Wilderness Shores! Our favorite part was feeding and petting the animals. The camping sites are very clean. The bathhouse is private and clean with warm water: The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We will be booking our next stay very soon. Toddler friendly place. The kids and dogs loved it. Also there wasn’t a lot of bugs so that was a plus.
I loved camping with my wife at the property. It was my first time camping and this did it. We are definitely coming back. Bathrooms are clean and I love having the option for hot showers.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
We had such an amazing experience here. From arriving and seeing the adorable animals and scenery, greeted so friendly, and setting up camp at such a beautiful spot on the water. The place is kept up well and offers so many cool experiences with the trails you can walk on, water and the goats and cows you can feed and interact with. Such a unique experience even just staying for a night was wonderful. Will definitely be returning. Highly recommend! So much fun
Tons of shore to fish and explore. Awesome to see all the animals roam freely throughout the campsite and the restrooms were the best I’ve seen for a campground. Will be back but next time I’ll be getting food to feed the goats and longhorns!
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· January 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
A great place to bring your family- friendly owners /staff and lots of activities especially young kids
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· January 2026
16 ft car ·
RV BoonDocking and Primitive Tents
I loved rooftop camping on Paul’s land! Ground is level and easy to set up on. Cow and goat feeding was so fun! Loved riding around the land and seeing all the wildlife.
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· January 2026
Tent ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
My son returns annually to spend a few days at this lovely spot. Highly recommend!
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· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Shoreline Tent Camping
Tent camping was fantastic. My two boys loved being right on the water and that the goats and longhorns walk right up to the tent. Clean showers and bathrooms, friendly staff, and small camp store stocked with camp essentials. Will definitely return in the future
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· January 2026
31 ft Class C · With pets ·
Lake View RV AC Hookups
Not your typical campground. That’s what makes it stand out. Very helpful staff and would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a different experience than your normal campground.
Location
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Paul W.
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