RV & Tent Camping: Pitch Your Stay at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary
Discover a truly unique camping experience at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary! Our RV and tent camping sites are spacious, peaceful, and located on our beautiful 80-acre sanctuary, where you can relax in nature while being surrounded by the sights and sounds of our over 100 rescued animals. Whether you’re seeking a full hookup site for your RV or a rustic tent spot, Rooterville offers a memorable farm getaway that supports a compassionate cause.
Our Camping Sites: Options & Features
We offer a variety of camping options to suit your preference, all designed to maximize your comfort and connection to the farm environment.
- Full Hookup Sites: Our spacious RV sites come equipped with electric (30 & 50 amp), water, and sewer connections, providing all the conveniences of home.
- Water & Electric Sites: Perfect for those who need essential hookups without sewer. A dump station is conveniently located on-site.
- Site Types: Choose from easy-to-navigate pull-through sites or secluded back-in sites.
- Site Dimensions: Generously sized to accommodate rigs of various lengths (please check specific site details for maximum length).
- Amenities: Each RV site includes a picnic table and a designated fire ring for your enjoyment.
- Basic Tent Sites: Enjoy the traditional camping experience on our shaded, grassy tent sites.
- Features: Each tent site offers access to potable water nearby, a picnic table, and a fire ring for cozy campfires.
- Seclusion: Our tent sites are designed to offer a peaceful and private setting, ideal for connecting with nature.
Your comfort is our priority. Our campground offers well-maintained facilities for a pleasant stay:
- Clean, private restrooms and hot showers in our modern bathhouse
- Spacious RV and tent sites with optional hookups (electric, water, sewer available)
- Picnic tables and designated fire rings at each site
- Access to fresh, potable water and dump station for RVs
- Peaceful farm views and the sounds of our animal residents nearby
- Access to the full 80-acre sanctuary during visitor hours
- Convenient parking near your site
Camping at Rooterville is more than just a place to park or pitch a tent; it's an immersive unique camping spots Florida adventure in the heart of our sanctuary.
- Peaceful Atmosphere: Enjoy the tranquility of rural Florida, away from the city noise. Listen to the sounds of nature and the gentle calls of our farm animals.
- Animal Proximity: While interactions are not guaranteed at your campsite, you'll be close enough to hear and sometimes see our animals, adding a unique charm to your stay. For direct interactions, be sure to explore our Animal Encounters [Internal Link: www.rooterville.org/experiences/] during visitor hours.
- Starry Nights: With minimal light pollution, the night sky over Rooterville offers spectacular opportunities for stargazing.
- Support a Cause: Every booking directly supports the care and well-being of the rescued farm animals who call Rooterville home.
Ready to experience camping with a cause? Reserve your RV or tent site today and enjoy the beauty of Rooterville Animal Sanctuary.
- Campsite Options
- Full Hookup RV Sites
- Water & Electric RV Sites
- Tent Sites
(Current rates vary by site type and season. Please see our booking calendar for up-to-date pricing.)
Minimum Stays
A two-night minimum stay is typically required on weekends and during peak seasons. Check our booking calendar for specific details.
To ensure a peaceful and safe experience for all guests and our animal residents, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:
- Check-in/Check-out: Check-in is at 2:00 PM, Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
- Quiet Hours: Strictly enforced from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Campfires: Permitted only in designated fire rings. Please ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving your site or going to bed. Firewood may be available for purchase on-site.
- Pet Policy: Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in the campground. Please clean up after your pets immediately. Pets are generally not permitted inside animal enclosures or buildings for the safety of our rescued animals and your pets.
- Waste Disposal: Please help us keep the sanctuary clean by utilizing designated trash and recycling bins.
- Generator Use: Generator use is permitted only during specified hours to maintain peace for all guests and animals.
- Rig Length: Please ensure your RV rig length is compatible with the site you book. Maximum lengths are listed for each site type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you have Wi-Fi at the campsites?
Wi-Fi is available in designated common areas near the visitor center but may be limited at individual campsites to encourage a natural escape.
Are there any local attractions nearby?
Rooterville is conveniently located near [list 2-3 nearby attractions/towns like Gainesville, Ocala National Forest] offering additional recreational opportunities.
Can I purchase firewood on-site?
Yes, firewood is available for purchase at our visitor center.
Is there a store for supplies?
We have a small gift shop with basic necessities and souvenirs. Larger grocery stores are a short drive away
Can I bring my own ATV/golf cart?
Personal ATVs or golf carts are not permitted on sanctuary grounds for safety reasons.
- The Rodriguez Family.
9 months ago
"Our family absolutely loved RV camping at Rooterville! The sites were spacious, the bathhouse was clean, and getting to see the animals was such a unique bonus. Best RV parks near animal attractions in Florida!"
- Chris T.
7 months ago
"As tent campers, we look for peaceful, unique spots. Rooterville delivered! The sounds of the farm at night were so soothing, and knowing our money went to support the animals made it even better."
- Lisa & Tom K.
2 months ago
"Perfect place for a quiet getaway. Our dogs enjoyed the space, and we appreciated the clean facilities and friendly staff. We'll definitely be back!"