Camping

Plan Your Camping Trip

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

 

Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park

NPS

Frontcountry Camping

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 or by calling 1-855-708-2207.

There are no frontcountry campsites anywhere else in Everglades National Park.

 

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 at either the Flamingo or Gulf Coast Visitor Centers. Preparation is extremely important for a successful trip. Trip planning information can be found here.