Pinecrest Group Campground

National forest / federal in Ochopee, Monroe County, Florida

Aerial view of Pinecrest Group Campground
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

National forest / federal with 4 sites

Pets welcome

From the park's website, Oct 2026

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

4 sites
Rigs up to 30 ft
Open year-round

Reservable year round on Recreation.gov (2026 rates Jan-Dec).

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Source: Official website

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Through Recreation.gov

Primitive group-only campground with four reservable group sites (7-15 people each) on Loop Road in Big Cypress National Preserve. No water or hookups; vehicles up to 30 ft on back-in gravel driveways.

What stands out

  • Four primitive group sites for 7 to 15 people each
  • On historic Loop Road in Big Cypress National Preserve
  • No water or hookups; bring all supplies
  • $30 per group site per night, reserved on Recreation.gov
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft on back-in gravel driveways

Sites

Group primitive site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
30 ft
Pad
Gravel
Number of sites
4
Nightly
$30

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Fishing

What this place offers

  • Hiking trails
  • Fishing
  • Picnic table and fire ring at each site
  • No water, hookups or covered picnic areas

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 30 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Recreation.gov site data: domestic pets allowed. Preserve rules: leashed at all times, not on trails, in the backcountry or on the water, never unattended, clean up waste.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Reservable year round on Recreation.gov (2026 rates Jan-Dec).

Cancellation: Rule violations revoke the permit with no refund. Other cancellation terms follow Recreation.gov policy (not stated on the page).

Included in the rate: Each group site: minimum 7, maximum 15 people; up to 4 vehicles.

Other fees: Max stay 14 consecutive nights (Recreation.gov). Preserve rule: 10 days max Jan 1-Apr 30, 14 days max May 1-Dec 31.

Good to know

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

Location and directions

  • Take US 41 to Loop Road at mile marker 40, then go south on Loop Road to the campground sign.
  • Nearest service station is 15 miles away and cell coverage is minimal.

Sites

  • Group sites only: each takes 7 to 15 people and up to 4 vehicles.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed and are not allowed on trails, in the backcountry or on the water.

Rules

  • Quiet hours 10 pm to 6 am; all generators off at 10 pm.
  • Food must be kept in a closed vehicle, RV or bear-resistant locker, not in tents.
  • Preserve stay limits: 10 days max Jan 1-Apr 30, 14 days max May 1-Dec 31.
  • Unattended property left over 24 hours is impounded.

Amenities and services

  • No water, hookups, covered picnic areas or toilets per the description; bring everything.

Activities and nearby

  • Near the Miccosukee Cultural Center, Oasis Visitor Center and Shark Valley.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Biting insects are worse in the summer months.

Ownership

  • National Park Service, Big Cypress National Preserve.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

33100Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • recreation.gov Description, sites, rates, notices, check-in/out, directions, phone
  • nps.gov Preserve camping rules, stay limits, pets, generators, reservations
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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