Flamingo Campground

National forest / federal in Monroe County, Florida

Aerial view of Flamingo Campground
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

National forest / federal with 274 sites

50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

274 sites
20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Rigs up to 45 ft
Open year-round

Open year-round; Bayside campground closed for the 2026 season. Parts close in the summer wet season; all sites open by mid-January.

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Recreation.gov (not reservable)

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Large Everglades National Park campground on Florida Bay at the end of the main park road, 38 miles from the Homestead entrance, run by concessioner Flamingo Adventures. Has 41 pull-through T-Loop sites with 20/30/50-amp electric (no water or sewer at sites), non-electric RV and tent sites, dump stations, a marina store and restaurant; $33-$60 a night plus park entry.

What stands out

  • At the southern tip of mainland Florida on Florida Bay, inside Everglades National Park
  • 41 pull-through T-Loop sites with 20/30/50-amp electric; no water or sewer at sites
  • Marina store, restaurant, boat tours and kayak/canoe/boat rentals on site
  • Walk-up tent sites at the water's edge
  • Open year-round; reservations recommended December-April

Sites

T-Loop RV sites with electric

Hookups
Electric only
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
45 ft
Pad
Asphalt
Number of sites
41
Nightly
$50

Non-electric RV and tent drive-in sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$33

Walk-up tent sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Grass
Number of sites
40
Nightly
$33

Walk-up group sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Grass
Number of sites
3
Nightly
$60

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Firewood
  • Ice
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Firewood
  • Ice
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Planned activities
  • Food on site
  • Accessible sites
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Two dump stations
  • Potable water fill stations
  • Amphitheater for winter ranger programs
  • Marina with store, bait and boat tours
  • Flamingo Restaurant and bar
  • Bike rentals
  • Picnic tables and grills
  • Campground host

Cabins and rentals

Glamping tent

Bathroom
No

Summer and winter glamping (eco) tents with electricity and fan; 2 ADA tents; restrooms about 500 ft by boardwalk. No pets, no portable AC.

Lodge room (24)

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Yes

Flamingo Lodge studios, 1- and 2-bedroom units with Florida Bay views and kitchenettes; no dogs.

Rental

Bathroom
Not listed

Houseboats on Florida Bay.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 45 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • 6-ft leash; only in campsites and parking lots. Not in lodge, houseboats, glamping tents or rental boats.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Open year-round; Bayside campground closed for the 2026 season. Parts close in the summer wet season; all sites open by mid-January.

Cancellation: No refunds for bugs.

Included in the rate: Max 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.

Other fees: Electric $50 Mon-Thu / $60 Fri-Sun; non-electric $33 Mon-Thu / $38.50 Fri-Sun; group $60. Park entrance fee ($35 per vehicle, 7 days) not included. 10% off for seniors, active/retired military and Access Pass holders.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • 38 miles south of the main park entrance in Homestead; about 1 hour 45 minutes from Miami.

Sites

  • 55 drive-in sites have a Florida Bay view; 9 walk-up tent sites at the water's edge.
  • A-Loop is tent only; RVs, pop-ups and trailers not permitted there.

Rules

  • Generators 8 a.m.-8 p.m. in T-Loop only; no generators in walk-in or other areas.
  • No swimming in lakes or ponds; no boat washing or motor flushing in the park.

Amenities and services

  • Marina store sells grab-and-go food, beer, wine, ice, firewood, frozen bait and bug spray.
  • Only AT&T cell service in the Flamingo area.

Activities and nearby

  • Backcountry and Florida Bay boat tours; boat, kayak, canoe and bike rentals; NPS boat ramps included with park entry.
  • Thanksgiving package: stay 11/25-28 includes Thanksgiving dinner for every registered guest.

Accessibility

  • A-Loop has 4 ADA sites with extra-long wide asphalt pads within 200 ft of accessible restrooms; T-Loop has 1 ADA site with a 70-ft pad.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Old Flamingo lodge was demolished after hurricane damage; the lodge is a new building.

Ownership

  • Operated by Guest Services, Inc. (Flamingo Adventures), an authorized NPS concessioner.

Also worth knowing

  • Mosquito levels can be extremely high; no refunds for bugs.

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