Camping

Plan Your Camping Trip

Everglades National Park offers wonderful camping opportunities in both the frontcountry and the wilderness backcountry

 

Frontcountry Camping

 

Open

Flamingo Campground

Basic Information

The Flamingo campground is one of two drive-in campgrounds accessible from the Homestead entrance of the park. It offers solar-heated showers, two dump stations, picnic tables, grills, and an amphitheater for seasonal Ranger programs.

Flamingo has several hiking trails and canoe trails, and opportunities for saltwater fishing are plentiful.

Check at the visitor center for a daily schedule of Ranger guided programs.

TOTAL SITES: 274

Electric Hookups: 41

RV Only: 65

Tent Only: 274

Walk to/Boat to: 40

Group: 3

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Year-Round

Food Storage Lockers

No

Camp Store

Yes, Year-Round

Ice for Sale

Yes, Year-Round

Firewood for Sale

Yes, Year-Round

Staff On Site

Yes, Year-Round

Amphitheater

Yes, Year-Round

Laundry

No

Dump Station

Yes, Year-Round

Potable Water

Potable Water

Fire/Stove Policy

Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times.

Toilet Types

• Flush Toilets - year round

Shower Types

• Free - Year Round
• Hot - Year Round

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

There are 234 individual drive-in sites (55 with a view of Florida Bay) and 40 walk up sites (9 on waters edge). A total of 3 walk up group sites on the waters edge and 65 RV sites, all the large pull-through type and 41 sites in the T-Loop with electrical hookups. Generator hours are in between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in T Loop only. No generators are allowed in walk-in campsites or other camping areas. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. 6 a.m. Check-out time is noon.

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Weather

Located on the southernmost tip of the Florida peninsula this camping area is busiest during the winter season December - April. During the warmer wet season of the summer portions of the campgrounds are closed. As weather improves around Mid-November camping options are increased at Flamingo and by mid-January all camping sites are open.

Fees

Flamingo Campground- RV with electric hook-up (Monday - Thursday, per site per night)

The fee covers electric hook-up per site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$50.00

Flamingo Campground- RV with electric hookup (Friday - Sunday, per site per night)

The fee covers electric hook-up per site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$60.00

Flamingo Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Monday - Thursday, per site per night)

The fees cover a non-electric hook-up site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$33.00

Flamingo Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Friday - Sunday, per site per night)

The fees cover a non-electric hook-up site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$38.50

Flamingo Campground- group site (per night per site)

The fee covers up to 15 people, 5 tents and 3 vehicles per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park.

$60.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email

Phone number (Voice)

[phone]

Mailing Address

1 Flamingo Lodge Highway, Lot #
Flamingo, FL 33034

Physical Address

1 Flamingo Lodge Highway, Lot #
Flamingo, FL 33034

Directions

The Flamingo Campground is located 38 miles south after going through the main entrance to Everglades National Park in Homestead.

Directions Details

Additional Information & Regulations

Cell Phone Additional Information

Cellphone reception is not reliable, but AT&T sometimes has service

Regulations

Only 1 primary camping unit (RV) and 1 secondary unit (tent), or 2 tents per campsite.
Maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles per campsite. Do not park on grass.
Check-out time is 12 noon.
Campground speed limit is 15 MPH. Obey all traffic signs.
Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times.
Do not feed or harass any wildlife.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators may be operated from 8:00 a.m. to 8;00 p.m. only.
All food and food preparation must be kept sealed in a vehicle or hard-sided camping unit when not in use.
Do not leave garbage out. Dispose of all garbage and recyclable material in the dumpsters provided.
No swimming in lakes or ponds. Fishing is permitted with a Florida State Fishing License.
Pets must be kept on a leash (max. 6 feet in length) at all times. Pets are only allowed in camping sites and parking lots.
Do not tie or attach anything to trees.
Use the dump station for gray water and sewage disposal.

Reservations

Reservations for Flamingo during the busy season (December-April) are highly recommended. Reservations can be made with Everglades Guest Services at https://flamingoeverglades.com/camping/ or by calling 1-855-708-2207. During the summer/fall slower season (June-November) reservations are not needed.

Reservations

Image Gallery

A blue, gray and yellow tent is pitched on the grass. Palm tree and open field are behind it.

An open field with tents set up and picnic tables. Four palm trees stand tall in the background.

A white entrance building stands alongside a road with green grass and trees in the distance

A parked vehicle with camp supplies and tent in a camp site underneath a tree

Two white recreational vehicles are in line to register for a campsite. Trees in the background.

Tent camping at Flamingo
NPS Photo

Flamingo campground on the shores of Florida Bay
NPS / R. Cammauf

Entrance kiosk at Flamingo campground
NPS / M. Collier

Camping at A Loop in Flamingo Campground
NPS Photo/ M. Collier

Flamingo is a very popular campground
NPS / R. Cammauf

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - The Flamingo Campground accommodates tents and RV's and has designated accessible campsites. Parking lots contain van accessible parking spaces identifiable by clear signage.

Wheelchair Access - There are wheelchair accessible restrooms.

RV & Trailer Information - There are designated accessible campsites for RV's.

RV Allowed - Yes

RV Max Length in Feet - 35

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a developed campground.

 

Open

Long Pine Key Campground

Basic Information

Long Pine Key campground is open seasonally November-May. It is one of two frontcountry camping options run by the “Flamingo Adventures'' concession. Reservations are available for RV’s and tents along with first come first serve sites. If sites are booked, more camping may be available further down the Main Park Road in Flamingo.

TOTAL SITES: 108

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 108

Tent Only: 108

Walk to/Boat to: 108

Group: 1

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Year-Round

Food Storage Lockers

No

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

Yes, Seasonal

Amphitheater

Yes, Year-Round

Laundry

No

Dump Station

Yes, Year-Round

Potable Water

Potable Water

Fire/Stove Policy

Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times. Only dead, down wood may be collected.

Toilet Types

• Flush Toilets - year round

Shower Types

• Free - Year Round
• Hot - Year Round

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Long Pine Key Campground is open seasonally November - April (closed May to October)

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Long Pine Key Campground closed season

May 1–October 31

• Every Day:Closed

Holidays

2025–2026

Memorial Day	May 26, 2025	Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day	June 19, 2025	Closed
Independence Day	July 4, 2025	Closed
Labor Day	September 1, 2025	Closed
Columbus Day	October 13, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

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Weather

The winter/spring dry season extends from about December to mid-May, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to upper 70s (12 to 25 degrees Celsius) and low humidity. Continental weather fronts occasionally bring near-freezing temperatures to south Florida. Often-breezy winter weather conditions can create a wind chill factor that makes perceived temperatures feel considerably cooler than what the thermometer reads.

Fees

Long Pine Key Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Monday - Thursday, per site per night)

The fee covers one site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$33.00

Long Pine Key Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Friday - Sunday, per site per night)

The fee covers one site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.

$38.50

Long Pine Key Campground- group site (per night per site)

The fee covers up to 15 people, 5 tents and 3 vehicles per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park.

$60.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email

Phone number (Voice)

[phone]

Mailing Address

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034

Physical Address

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034

Directions

Long Pine Key Campground is located seven miles (11 km) from the main entrance to the park near Homestead, just off the main road.

Additional Information & Regulations

Cell Phone Additional Information

Cellphone reception is not reliable.

Regulations

Maximum of eight people and two vehicles per campsite; one RV and one or two tents per campsite.
Check-out time is 12 p.m. Register by 10 a.m.
Campground speed limit is 15 mph. Obey all traffic signs.
RV's and vehicles must be parked on paved parking area. An extra vehicle must park on the grassy shoulder, parallel to the road.
Roller skates, skateboards and similar devices are not permitted.
Generators may be operated from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. only.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets must be kept on a leash (max. of 6 feet in length) at all times. Pets are only allowed in the campground, parking lots and along roadsides. Do not leave pets unattended and clean up after your pet.
Wastewater drainage of any kind is prohibited. Use the dump station for sewage and gray water disposal. Washing of dishes, food, clothing, or other property, and bathing at public water faucets is prohibited. Utility sinks for dish washing are located in the rear of each restroom.
The use of portable showers is prohibited.

Reservations

There are two drive-in campgrounds accessible from the Homestead entrance of the park: Long Pine Key Campground and Flamingo Campground. Both accommodate tents and RV's with a limited number of group sites. Reservations can be made with Everglades Guest Services by calling 1-855-708-2207. There are no front country campsites anywhere else in Everglades National Park.

Reservations

Image Gallery

Two RV trailers parked at a campground surrounded by tall slash pine trees.

Two visitors are setting up a tent on a campsite at Long Pine Key

A white fees building with green roof welcomes campers

People sit on wooden benches listening to a Park Ranger deliver a program. It is night time.

A group of three people sit at a picnic table by a pond surrounded by pine trees.

RV camping at Long Pine Key campground
NPS Photo

Camping at Long Pine Key
NPS Photo

The Long Pine Key Entrance Station is open seasonally
NPS Photo

Visitors attend an evening Ranger program
NPS Photo

Picnicking at the Long Pine Key day-use area
NPS Photo

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Long Pine Key Campground accommodates tents and RV's and has designated accessible campsites. The parking lots contain van accessible spaces identifiable by clear signage.

Wheelchair Access - The campground has wheelchair accessible restrooms.

RV & Trailer Information - RV's and tents are permitted at the campsite.

RV Allowed - Yes

RV Max Length in Feet - 35

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a developed campground.

 

Crooked Creek Chickee wilderness campsite in Everglades National Park

NPS / Jane Gamble

Wilderness Camping

There are a number of ground sites, beach sites, and elevated camping platforms ("chickees") available in various locations in the park. Most wilderness camping sites are accessible by canoe, kayak, or motorboat, though a few may be reached by hikers.

A wilderness camping permit is required for all wilderness campsites and issued the day before or day of your trip either online or at the Flamingo Visitor Center. Preparation is extremely important for a successful trip. Trip planning information can be found here.

Starting January 2, 2023, all Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness campsites will only be available for advanced reservations on Recreation.gov. There will no longer be campsites held as "walk-up." Campsites will be open for reservations 90 days in advance. Rangers can still assist campers in booking an unreserved site on the day of their trip. This change allows campers to independently plan their wilderness camping itinerary. It also removes the need to travel to the visitor center to purchase "walk-up" sites. For questions about the Flamingo District please contact the Guy Bradley Visitor Center. For the Gulf Coast District, please call 305-242-7700.