Farm and dog-friendly camping near New Smyrna Beach
Sun, surf, sand dunes, and a national seashore—New Smyrna Beach camping has it all.
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Flat Land Center
23 sites · Lodging, Tents5 acres · Christmas, FL
Tucked away in the lush, tropical countryside of East Orlando, A 20 min Equidistant drive to Orlando or to the Beach, this safe, lush and cozy 5-acre property used to function as a cedar tree farm, now The #FlatLandCenter, it is a perfect place to get away for the night and escape to the true wilderness.
Born of creative ethics, this is the perfect spot for the traveling earth dweller. You really are in the middle of nowhere (and everywhere), World-famous theme Parks, cool local parks, beautiful beaches, all within a short drive of your campsite.
Aromatic orange blossom scent hangs in the air during the spring months, and winters are sunny and crisp. Outdoor showers feel amazing in the summer! Extra-Hot water in colder seasons.
Cows and horses are your neighbors and you'll probably see plenty of butterflies and rabbits and birds of all kinds here at PowerLand.
Upgrade to one of our “Glamping” Yurt tent sites, Come pitch a tent at one of the last places you can really star-gaze ...
We are more central than Central Florida!
Minutes to highways 95 ,50, 408, 417, 520, 528 and i4…
We also offer the following additions to your stay to make your experience extra memorable:
-Large Charcuterie Board (serves 6-8) $75/ Small Charcuterie Board (serves 2) $25
-Locally Brewed LIVING VITALITEA kombucha cans for $5 each (served in glass)
-100% Organic Arabica coffee by the cup $3/ Full Carafe $10
-Homegrown Organic Pine Needle tea $2.50 a cup/ $8 Full kettle
-$15 precut wood bundles
-$15 reservation for space heater in some listings when available
(Ask about our Organic , All-Natural Clay facials and body treatments!)
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True Trail Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Deland, FL
Hi Hipcampers and Farm enthusiasts....We are a small hobby farm with many goats and chickens...When the time is right you may find yourself helping Mike milk the goats or collecting eggs...If farming isn't your thing, we are just 2 miles away from historic downtown DeLand and SkyDive DeLand another 10 minutes will get you to Either Blue Springs or DeLeon Springs...Plus we are 30 minutes to Daytona or New Smyrna Beach...The choices are endless here.
Your RV site is directly in front of our goat field with your own side entrance. We have potable water and electric hook up for your RV...Sorry no dump station available at this time. Shower house and toilet ava
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North Shore Relic Ranch
8 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Mount Dora, FL
This property is called relic ranch because we have actually found a ton of old relics.
the campground is under an ancient canopy of oaks. so youll always have shade. the center of the property is unique to say the least but the campground is nature at its finest.
there is a 2.6 mile nature trail across from the campground to explore.
also there is a boat ramp for fishing about 1/8 mile away. you are welcome to roam over most of the 80 acres. We have goats, cows and chickens as well. All super friendly.
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Camp Shiloh
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Oak Hill, FL
Shiloh was the name of an early Florida town that was once located just down the road from our property. It was populated by hardy, adventurous folks who made a way for themselves and their families by clearing a spot along the river, building a home and forging a life in a new location. But Shiloh is now lost, literally removed from the maps. It no longer exists. When NASA needed a perimeter zone for the newly emerging space program in the 1950s, the federal government purchased large swaths of land between Oak Hill and Titusville, FL. Residents were bought out and forced to move. Houses were relocated or demolished. Shiloh disappeared into history while the space age pushed forward into the future.However... some foundations still can be found in the woods not far away, if you know where to look. There are even cemeteries that remain, whispering the names of individuals and families.As a tribute to those early adventurers, we have named our place Camp Shiloh. We honor the past, we respect the wild Florida that surrounds us, and we celebrate the future as we watch rocket launches from our porch. You are welcome to stay on the property while you explore the local communities of New Smyrna and Titusville, relax at beautiful Canaveral National Seashore, attend races in Daytona, visit amusement parks in Orlando... or whatever! It’s up to you. We are a peaceful, safe location from which you can stage your Florida adventure. Come on by. We look forward to hosting you!Learn more about this land:(Not a commercial campground.) Park your van or small RV, or pitch your tent on our rural homestead conveniently located 1000 ft off of US Hwy 1. Nearest I-95 exit/3 miles away. Watch rocket launches, visit nearby beaches, attend NASCAR races, see local communities of New Smyrna Beach or Titusville, relax at Canaveral National Seashore, birdwatch at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, fish Mosquito Lagoon, or visit the amusement parks of Orlando, we are a safe and quiet location to stage your adventures from! Whew! That’s a lot for the tiny price of $27/night! We have a nice level, grassy campsite, complete with a fire ring, picnic table, and firewood. Nothing fancy, but we are clean, secure, private and gated. You can come and go as you please, and day-trip all over beautiful Central Florida!
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Home of Many Miniature Animals
7 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Mount Dora, FL
Our farm is off the beaten path surrounded by mossy oaks and lots of shade. If you are having a rough week, load up and relax on our working farm filled with miniature horses and numerous other adorable miniature animals that will be sure to
put a smile on your face. Pack your camping gear, tents, vans or RVs and find peace away from the traffic and everyday stress. There is plenty of nature and you can take a long stroll to clear your head.
Mount Dora is across the main street less than 5 minutes away. Our antique town is an amazing experience to explore with lots of history and complete with quaint shops and restaurants, boating and lots of things to do. Rennigers Antique Center is located right up the street (less than 5 minutes away) for some great picking. We are conveniently close to the Central Florida Attractions and the beach on both east and west coasts within an hour drivep. A few Campers favorite places to visit are Mount Dora Bike Trail - 2.6 miles, Kelly Park - 11 miles and Kings Landing 12 miles from farm.
We offer youth day camps on various dates, pony rides and a tour of our farm animals for an additional fee.
Reservations required in advance due to the other activities we have going on.
In 2007, we had no idea where this adventure was going to take us.
Our small urban farm was sharing our miniature animals with assisted living facilities and Neulife, where we have 3 miniature horses that live on their property.
Little by little we have evolved into more of a need to share with the community and help others with the relaxing qualities our farm and animals have to offer, we want to be able to share and better educate with hands on experiences, teach kindness, patience, confidence and help others to be the best they can be.
Thank you for your time and if you visit, share a review!
Reviews are the best way for us to better ourselves and your experience.
Have a great stay!
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Common Ground Farm Camp
2 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · De Land, FL
We are a community supported agriculture farm that uses a blend of modern technology with organic farming practices to feed over 120 family's fresh vegetables and herbs. We offer camping space with electricity and bathroom facilities available. Your children will love our two friendly, playful Australian sheepdogs May and Lily. You are just 5 miles from grocery stores and shopping, but we have the feel of being in the country. Beaches, State Parks with springs and all the central Florida attractions are within an hours drive or less. You are free to roam the fields and select vegetables and herbs to prepare in your meals or you can take a stroll in beautiful downtown DeLand and take in a nice meal.
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We are a community supported agriculture farm that uses a blend of modern technology with organic farming practices to feed over 140 families fresh vegetables and herbs. We offer camping space with electricity and bathroom facilities available. Your children will love our two friendly, playful Australian sheepdogs May and Lily. 4 Camp sites are set at the back of the property under oak trees. Bathroom and cooking amenities are less then 2 minutes from sites. You are just 5 miles from grocery stores and shopping, but we have the feel of being in the country. Beaches, State Parks with springs and all the central Florida attractions are within an hour drive or less. You are free to roam the fields and select vegetables and herbs to prepare in your meals or you can take a stroll in beautiful downtown DeLand (recently voted best downtown in America) and take in a nice meal.
A few things to note.
1. Cumber site is large enough for tent camping only.
2. We allow only one vehicle per campsite but there is additional parking at the front of the property about 250 feet from the sites.
3. No open fires are permitted at the campsite due to the proximity of the greenhouses. We do have a screened in fire pit that is free to use.
4. If at all possible, please no check-ins after 11 p.m. This is a working farm, and we have to get up early. If you absolutely cannot get here by then let us know in advance and we will work with you.
5. NO RV"S OR FIFTH WHEELS! We do not have 30amp electric service and the sites were not designed for large vehicles. Pop up campers and vans are ok as long as you do not need 30 amp electric.
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Camp Wild Fern
4 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Mims, FL
Hey guys! As avid campers and adventure seekers ourselves, we know how important safe (and cost effective) space for a night or two is.
That’s why we decided to offer a corner of our own rural paradise - amongst the mature oaks, blooming magnolias and palms. We have just under 7 acres with plenty of yard to share.
It’s pretty basic space without a lot of amenities (yet), but we know you’d love it here. Our pricing reflects our humble start and we invite you to park your RV, pop open your tent and make yourself at home.
A few things you can expect…
~Wherever you decide to set up camp, we will provide a picnic table, trash can and fire pit with wood.
~We are super pet friendly so bring your furry family members and we will ensure they’re safe and comfortable as well.
~There is access to water from the main house.
~ Electricity can be provided depending on how close you set up to the house. WiFi as well.
~ We do have a chicken coop so you can expect to hear them throughout the day.
~ We are on a dead end road in a rural residential area. Super quiet!
~ Pit potty in a super cute Outhouse.
~ If you stay during the month of March, you will adore our lightening bugs!
~ Tons of mature trees so bring your hammocks.
~ We are on site and available to you when needed. Forgot bug spray or need a band-aid? We got you! Need a board game, yard game or puzzle? We got those too!
~ Want total privacy? That’s ok too!
Watch us grow and come back as our offerings grow too. This is our start, but it’s going to be great!
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Visit nearby
~Space Center ~Playalinda Beach ~Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge ~Local blueberry picking (seasonal) ~Indian River “Mosquito Lagoon” ~White Sands Buddhist Center ~30 minutes to New Smyrna Beach ~Less than an hour from Historic Sanford ~Cocoa Village ~Daytona Speedway
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Forever Young Farm
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Mims, FL
Sean and Mari are avid back packers and we rely on hip camps across the country. We love and welcome you to our little 5 acre farm. My husband and I travel frequently and rely on little slices of heaven during out travels. We hope to share that with you all. Mari is a nurse and Sean is a pole vault coach. We actually got married on this very property.
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Pennylane Farm
2 sites · RVs6 acres · Sorrento, FL
Small farm atmosphere on about 6 acres. Rural setting but close to shopping and charming Mount Dora. Easy access to Disney, Universal, and Sea World. Kennedy Space Center and beaches are about 1 hour away.
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Lovely Acres Of East Orlando
3 sites · RVs3 acres · Bithlo, FL
3 Acres located in East Orlando near UCF. 45 mins from Disney, 10 mins to Orlando Speedworld, 20 mins to downtown Orlando, 35 mins to Cocoa Beach, 25 mins to Kennedy Space Center. Beautiful private and quiet property with gorgeous old oak trees. Property is gated and in rural area, but close to everything with lots of nearby options for entertainment, shopping, food, etc. We have 2 separate 30 amp connections with water. NO Septic available unless you have portable tank to empty yourself. Have pasture and barn for boarding horses for an extra fee, and have dogs and 2 outdoor cats on site. Beautiful sunrise and sunset views, safe roads for walking, and you can see rocket launches right from the yard!
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Gray Rock Cove
1 site · RV, Tent9 acres · Umatilla, FL
Gray Rock Cove is a beautiful 9.46 acre slice of old natural Florida. There’s room to stretch out, plenty of wildlife to see, but no lifted 4x4 or mud tires required to get there!
Out of the total 9.46 acres, almost 6 acres is grassy with scattered trees. This area is almost entirely walkable with clumps of trees and saw palmettos offering shade and various flora and fauna, field grasses and ground cover between.
3.6 acres along the rear of the property are part of a natural 15-acre heavily-wooded wetland pond, shared by a few neighbors whose property lines intersect in the dense wetlands. It is too heavily wooded to see across, but have access to a beautiful view of some open water.
Around the property are wild blueberries, blackberries, and muscadines along the wood line as well, depending on the time of year. Feel free to forage/pick if you're confident in plant ID and they are ripe, but if you want a fruit tree from our nursery we do ask that you pay for that!
We have cleared one area to the water and built a small floating dock to get a view of wildlife and native plants in the pond. There are plastic Adirondack Chairs down near the water to enjoy along with a 'patio table set' on the gravel that is available for use as well. We’ll leave out an old aluminum jonboat that we have if you’d like to explore the water…just know that it is half paddling and half “scooting and tugging” across submerged plant matter and sticks. It’s a workout to get out there a little ways, but peaceful once you rest and look around! The deepest portion we’ve found in the immediate 100' vicinity of the dock is about 3’, but we hear there’s a spring head somewhere within the pond. The bottom is mucky and uneven so it is best explored from above the surface. Swimming isn’t recommended, you’d come out looking like swampman. I'd imagine the water is quite clean, but it is still best enjoyed from above.
This property is very close to Holly Lake Boat Ramp and the Lake Yale Boat Ramp. 2 miles from downtown Umatilla (Some restaurants/retail/gas) and only 15 minutes to downtown Eustis (more food options, casual dining, larger retail, grocery, gas, etc). Plenty of room for a boat trailer or camper trailer, but a little too tight for larger RVs.
A short drive to Mt. Dora, Eustis, Ocala, and The Villages. Easy access from main road with no 'off-roading' or 4x4 required to reach the sites. There's a 2-lane county road along the front of the property, with a dense greenery barrier blocking view of the road from most everywhere on the land. You will hear the vehicles pass nearer to the road, but can barely see them. Traffic is light/sporadic during the day with motorcycles and sports cars enjoying the twisty roads, while it drops off to almost nothing at night aside from an occasional passerby.
We have a gravel parking lot, metal work building, and outdoor plant nursery on one end of the property, taking up about an acre. We are often there daytime hours 5-6 days per week. There’s a county road out front blocked by greenery, a public dirt road near our work building side with vacant land on the other side. The dirt road accesses a couple properties further back behind the wetlands (a few houses on acreage and a wedding/event venue), and one single estate home neighbor on the other side opposite the dirt road. Barbed wire fencing on all sides but the wetlands, however the fence is not dog-proof.
We might cross paths or see each other from a distance if there at the same time since the campsite, bathroom, dock, and fire pit are near the metal work building and parking. We may be in and out of the building or occasionally use the bathroom. However, we don't live there and our work doesn't impact any of the leisure areas. We stay pretty self-contained on one end of the property and want campers to enjoy the peaceful setting. We are also typically gone by 4-5pm any day we are there, rarely arriving before 8-9am at the earliest (limited noise when we do arrive). We mow most of this area at least twice per month. We allow some grassy areas to grow wild for pollinators while ensuring the property is walkable throughout with mowed paths, as long as reasonable observation and care are exercised.
We don't spray for bugs/fertilizer and only spot treat the largest of the ant mounds when they get large. Otherwise it is living soil with bugs and critters of all kinds...as it should be! The Sandhill Cranes poke and prod around for bugs or the occasional mole, and the rest we coexist with. Therefore, there is a chance of encountering ants, spiders, ticks (more so in dense woods), snakes and more. It is natural outdoor Florida, after all.
Some of the pond is explorable by jonboat (provided with kayak double-end paddle) or bring your own kayak/SUP. Waders may be suitable too but we haven't braved that yet. The pond is 2-3' deep or less at most points, with submerged plants/roots, making motorized water travel impossible and paddle transport a bit of a workout sliding over and through 'old Florida' wetlands. Don't take a fancy Kayak out there unless you're ok with it getting some 'Florida Pinstripes', you will slide past things.
For true paddleboarding or kayaking of more than a few hundred feet, you'll want to visit a nearby Holly Lake public boat ramp, which is only 1.2 miles West on West Ocala St, but this pond is still pretty to enjoy wildlife watching from the dock or floating on a small boat in the water. Feel free to explore around at your discretion, but don't go further than 150-200' out from shore into the wetlands as it does eventually cross into neighboring property without a clearly marked line. Their side of the pond is also heavily wooded and I'm not sure if they have much open water, so making it even 100' back into it is a chore. It is dense enough that you feel like you're a mile away from civilization even when you're 50' away from shore tucked behind some native plants. This wetland environment is heaven for Florida Sandhill Cranes (the non-migratory full-time Floridian Sandhills), Blue and White Herons, Egrets, Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Songbirds, Pig Frogs and more. Pig Frogs, by the way, are the main culprit for short deep grunts you'll hear in the woods...short grunts = Pig Frogs. Alligators make a similar grunt, but it is deeper, longer, and more drawn out, something we haven't heard in this pond yet. We get visits from raccoons, possums, and an occasional black bear, the latter judging more from footprints in mud and scat than actual sightings. We've seen banded water snakes, wild rabbits, and a rare turtle or tortoise, but so far no gators, water moccasins, or Cottonmouths that we have spotted yet. That said, it is a Florida wetland surrounded by open land, this is their natural territory, so please explore with caution and expect the unexpected when it comes to wildlife. If you spot anything unique, we'd love to hear about it! In general, the small shallow wetland pond attracts smaller wildlife than the deepwater lakes in the area, but that is more of a guideline than steadfast rule.
There is a small bathroom building with toilet, sink, and shower. No power access aside from a few outlets in the bathroom and laundry (available for phone charging if needed, but nothing high-amperage). We do have numerous water spigots sprinkled throughout the property (unfiltered well water, plenty clean enough to bathe and wash with, likely would want to filter/purify for drinking as it has some iron and sediment in it out of the tap). There's a spot for a campfire near the bathroom building and the campsite. Some sections of the property get muddy after rain, but they are nearer to the water and at the furthest East end away from gates. The access in and out to the campsite is easily doable with any vehicle, so if you find mud to get stuck in you had to try extra hard to do so!
Pack out what you pack in, and responsible safe consumption of anything legal recreationally or medicinally in FL is allowed while camping. Please, no firearms discharge for hunting or target practice, the land is too small and neighbors too close for that.
Pets are welcome, but be advised that perimeter fencing is only barbed wire. No dogs on site at our property or the neighboring home, but one neighbor down the dirt road walks his large dogs on a leash up the dirt road to check his mail and back. We wish to be respectful of neighbors and your pets by not having them wander onto neighboring property or into danger on the road. If your dogs mind well and stay near you, off leash is allowed at your discretion, please keep them contained with you or in a crate at night and make sure they aren't wandering off property.
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Family Farm Close to Everything!
1 site · RV10 acres · Longwood, FL
Don't stay in the middle of another loud, packed campground. Enjoy the peace and quiet that only comes from staying in a quiet rural setting with absolutely NO other campers onsite. At Koblasz Farms, the value is in the privacy. You get the property to yourself, guaranteed.
Walk with the animals. Talk with the animals. Koblasz Farms is one of the few farms remaining in Seminole County, and the only breeder of registered Scottish Highland Cattle. These beautiful girls are part of the oldest registered breed of cattle in the world. They will take your breath away as they mingle in your surrounding pastures. If you are lucky, you may even see one born. Be sure to bring fig newtons, and gain friends for life. Few things in life are cuter than Scottish Highland calves, unless you ask the mini-donkeys or the goats that will do their best to convince you otherwise.
And wildlife abounds. You can expect to see deer, wild turkeys, eagles, hawks, cormorants, cranes, turtles, and other wildlife.
Let's talk fishing. Our pond has been stocked with large mouth bass, shiners, bluegills, and shellcrackers. Catch and release only.
We are conveniently located 40 minutes from Disney, an hour from Daytona Beach, 50 minutes from New Smyrna Beach, and 20 minutes from downtown Orlando. We are also minutes away from parks for hiking, picnicing, kayaking and canoeing on the Little Wekiva River including the Wekiva River State Park, Katie's Landing, and Wekiva Landing.
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Dog-friendly getaways
Star Hosts in New Smyrna Beach
Farm and dog-friendly camping near New Smyrna Beach guide
Overview
Sunseekers and surfers congregate at New Smyrna Beach, where small-town charm meets miles of sandy beaches. Once you’ve browsed the downtown galleries and distilleries, head shoreside to take a surf class, stroll the boardwalk through the Smyrna Dunes, and swim, sunbathe, or stand-up paddleboard along 17 miles of white-sand beach. Campers will find plenty of options along the coast around New Smyrna Beach and neighboring Daytona Beach—check into a beachfront cabin or a family-friendly RV resort, pitch your tent in Tiger Bay State Forest, or snag a spot at the riverside campground in Tomoka State Park.
When to go
The sun shines year-round in central Florida, making it the ideal spot for some winter sun and a perennial favorite among spring breakers. March through May provide the best weather for camping, while summer temperatures can soar over 90°F with high humidity and frequent showers, so avoid July and August if possible, especially if tent camping. Surfers take note—the winter months bring the biggest waves.
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