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Happy Campers Rescue Ranch

97%

· Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida

10 acres hosted by Arcadio M.

2 lodging sites · 5 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.

Arcadio is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

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! 🎉

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Desert

Forest

Coastal

97%

235 ratings · 198 reviews

Kinsey C.recommends

November 5, 2024

⭐️Sandy Stars - Site 2⭐️

The Funny Farm. Lol.

I enjoyed my stay! The rooster is a bit crazy so watch out for him LOL and the pig is oh so talkative so have a conversation with him but hosts were AMAZING. helped me plug in my van and were very kind. Would absolutely stay here again, at what I called the funny farm LOL <3

Judy F.doesn't recommend

October 12, 2024

🏠The Cozy-Camper🏠

Horrible

Electric doesn't work properly and he has on off switch above sink hanging down with bare wires. Ceilings leak when it rains, the floor is very spongey. & Weak. No towels, no pans to cook with or dishes to eat on. No silver ware or cooking utensils .My biggest concern is with the electric. It's a lawsuit waiting to happen and needs to be repaired before someone has a bad accident. I would not recommend this to anyone and the health department needs to look into this situation and I will be calling them next week when they open.

Dena F.recommends

September 2, 2024

🌲Forest Nook - Site 2🌲

Perfect timing!

LOVED camping at Arcadio's property. We visited over the Labor day weekend. All of the state parks in the area were booked and we happened upon hipcamp. This was first time using the hipcamp app. WE WERE DELIGHTED!! Arcadio met up with us upon arrival.. made sure we had everything that we needed. We ordered firewood ahead of time. (Florida drops rain on a dime and finding dry wood doesn't always happen.) Well, after spending the day at Rainbow River, true to Florida.. 2 minutes after getting the fire started, it started to rain. Thankfully, we still had dry wood in the tent. ;) However it continued fir 3 hours. LUCKILY the proprty is close enough to town to be able to grab something to eat if your cooking plans are thwarted. Lol. The kids loved the animals, as soon as they opened their eyes in the morning, they made a beeline back to them. The rooster crowing added a nice touch to our morning coffee. We loved it and will be back soon. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

Sebastian N.recommends

August 10, 2024

🏠The Cozy-Camper🏠

Camping with animals

I can't really say much about Arcadio's land because we arrived quite late and left the next morning. However, it's a good camping place if you have animals with you. You can even order food to this area even though it's far from any bigger city.

Ayla M.recommends

August 9, 2024

🌲Forest Nook - Site 2🌲

This host and property has ~*The Coziest*~ vibes! Warm greeting and prompt responses. The animals on the farm are a joy to take a short walk to and visit. Was perfect for my 11 year olds to explore and run around in. Close to river and spring accesses. Looking forward to coming back!

Jessica F.recommends

August 8, 2024

🏠The Cozy-Camper🏠

Fantastic and fun ! 🤩

The cozy camper was just perfect . Exactly as described, quiet, fun, clean , all around 10 ! The service from Mr.Arcadio was even better ! A must stop for anyone looking for a place to stay in the area! Thank you Arcadio :)

Location

Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking