The best camping near Everglades National Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Everglades National Park adventure.

The best camping near Everglades National Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Everglades National Park adventure.

Camping near Everglades National Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Everglades National Park adventure.

Discover the Florida Everglades’ unique ecosystem of tropical wetlands, lush marshes, and diverse wildlife.  

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Miami Crossroads

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Miami, FL
Mi casa es su casa! Welcome to our home! Our location, just two minutes from where the Palmetto and the Dolphin expressways intersect, allows for easy access to all four corners of Miami-Dade County within minutes. To the east you will find our famous Florida beaches, including South Beach, Miami Beach, Bill Baggs State Park, Crandon Park, Hobie Beach, Matheson Hammock, and many more. To the west you can spend a day in the Florida Everglades, visit the Miccosukee Indian Village, experience guided airboat rides through the alligator-filled "River of Grass", or even try your luck at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort. The south offers many interesting and fascinating experiences as well. The Viscaya, Venetian pool, Homestead Speedway, the Redlands, and the Florida Keys are just a few of the many destinations south of us. And last, but certainly not least, heading north you will find the famous Sawgrass Mall, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and more beautiful beaches such as the Hollywood Broadwalk. These are just the tip of the iceberg, so whether you are just pasing though on your way to the fabulous Florida Keys, or making Miami your final destination, come stay with us and explore Florida like a native!
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Bayside beach, fishing and camping

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Key Largo, FL
Circa 1954 an old fishing camp unforgettable memories the way the keys used to be the good old times and memories fortunately I still preserve some of that nostalgic era , however, it’s changed for better or for worst .. but still hold the same charm.. I’m fortunate to manage it and continue with the same old traditions. We are excited to have you learn more about our beautiful Bayside Beach Camp and sunsets in Key Largo, Florida. Located just 1 hour from Miami, and 2 hours from Key West, you will find the amazing beautiful Florida Keys within your reach. Situated on the Florida Bay you will quickly come to appreciate and enjoy the incredible beauty that surrounds you at Bayside Beach Camp and Sunsets As our guest, you will enjoy beautiful amenities, a private sandy beach fishing pier and kayak rentals great trails to cruise along the shoreline, direct access to the Florida Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and a short ride away from the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to year-round sunny skies, makes for an amazing weekend escape, holiday vacation getaway or seasonal extended stay. While nature may have provided the perfect sunsets and fishing adventures it makes it possible for you to enjoy it from your own coach, back-in site or pull thru partially shaded Surrounded by tranquil and peaceful old native trees and abundance of wildlife.
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The best camping near Everglades National Park guide

Overview

About

A UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve with over 1.5 million acres of wetlands blanketing the western tip of South Florida, Everglades National Park needs little introduction. Camping here is an adventure—spot alligators, anhinga, and manatees on a boat tour through the marshes, venture into the mangroves on an airboat or kayak rental, or look out for the elusive Florida panther as you follow scenic biking and hiking trails. The park’s two frontcountry campgrounds provide RV camping, tent camping, and group sites, or for the ultimate Everglades camping experience, escape the crowds at a wilderness campsite (“chickees”) accessible only by water.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for paddlers: Flamingo Campground lies at the southern end of the park with access to the boat and canoe trails of the Florida Bay's Ten Thousand Islands.
  • Best for classic park tours: Long Pine Key Campground offers seasonal tent and RV camping with potable water and direct access to hiking trails and boat cruises.
  • Best for RVs: Freshgardens has pull-through RV sites with water and electric hookups, wifi, and generators allowed.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campers can reserve sites at Flamingo Campground online via the Everglades Guest Services website. Some RV campsites and tent sites at the Long Pine Key Campground can be reserved in advance by phone only; others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. National Park Service campsites can book up fast during peak season (December to April), so book at least three months in advance.
  3. Backcountry camping is allowed in the Flamingo and Key Largo areas, where you can also find elevated camping platforms ("chickees") accessible by water. First-come, first-served wilderness camping permits are available at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center.

When to go

Everglades National Park is open year-round with two distinct seasons. Most campers visit during the winter dry season (November through March), when mild temperatures and lower humidity combine with receding water levels to maximize wildlife watching. Expect hot, humid, and sometimes stormy weather during the summer wet season (April through October), when tours may be limited due to high water levels, and mosquitos can be a nuisance.

Know before you go

  • Three Everglades National Park entrances exist: the main entrance in Homestead, the Shark Valley entrance in Miami, and the Gulf Coast entrance in Everglades City. Long Pine Key Campground is open seasonally from November to May; limited camping is available at Flamingo Campground during the low season.
  • A per-vehicle entrance fee applies and lasts for seven days.
  • The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, Royal Palm Visitor Center bookstore, Flamingo marina store, and Gulf Coast Visitor Center store all sell snacks and offer more information on park activities. Bring everything else you need with you.
  • Leashed pets are allowed in parking areas and frontcountry campgrounds but not on trails, at backcountry campsites, or in wilderness areas.
  • Accessible restrooms, campsites, boat tours, and picnic tables can be found in the Florida Everglades.

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