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 Reservation
- 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.
- National Park Service campsites can book up fast during peak season (December to April), so book at least three months in advance.
- 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.
Everglades National Park
Discover the Florida Everglades’ unique ecosystem of tropical wetlands, lush marshes, and diverse wildlife.
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.
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.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Everglades National Park
Located seven miles from the Everglades National Park entrance, Long Pine Key campground is a tranquil and well-maintained facility open seasonally from November to May. One large group spot is reservable by phone at 305-242-7873. Long Pine Key is touted for its private and spacious campsites, easy access to fabulous hiking trails, tons of wildlif Read more...
This spacious and well-maintained campground is located seven miles from the Everglades National Park entrance. The park is open seasonally from November to May, and sites are available on a first-come first-serve basis only. With 108 drive-up spots and one large group campground (reservable by phone) there is usually always enough space to meet t Read more...
Flamingo Campground is on the southernmost tip of mainland Florida, jutting up to the Florida Bay with the Gulf of Mexico shimmering right on the horizon. It’s a bit of a trek to get to the very bottom of the States (go figure) but well worth the journey. The campground is 38 miles south from the main park entrance and has 234 drive-up sites, 40 w Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
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
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