Everglades National Park

Campgrounds of Everglades

There are two developed campgrounds in the Everglades National Park frontcountry. One is near the entrance, the other is all the way at the end of the road.

Flamingo Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 274 sites, $30-$45 per site

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: December through April, reserve online

marker Location: At the end of the Main Park Road 39.1 miles from the entrance

drink Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, solar-heated showers, grills and picnic tables, dump station

chart Demand: High. Flamingo Campground lies at the end of the road, past the visitor center and located alongside Florida Bay. In the busy winter season it is quite popular and should be reserved in advance. During the summer some of the campground closes.

Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida

Long Pine Key Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 108 sites, $30-$35 per site

calendar Open: November through April

click Reservations: Reserve online

marker Location: On a side road off the Main Park Road 5 miles from the entrance

drink Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, grills and picnic tables, dump station

chart Demand: High. Long Pine Key Campground is much closer to the park entrance, and the very popular Royal Palm area. It also tends to be a lot quieter than the Flamingo Campground, which can be a bit rowdy at times. Unlike Flamingo, it closes completely in the offseason.

Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida
Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades National Park in Florida