Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Reviewed May. 24, 2019

Seasonal Big Cypress Campground - Closed for Summer

I was looking to stay in Monument Lake (located at Mile 60 on Hwy 41 - Alligator Alley) after a fun day of Everglades airboating, but was surprised to find the campground closed for the season upon arrival.

Monument lake is only open during the Florida winter. For alternative options, Midway Campground was the closest option open in Miami direction, and Trail Lakes Campground was the closest option open in Naples Direction.

Monument Lake is a National Forest Service campground and can be reserved at recreation.gov in season.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Airboating across the reserve is a pretty amazing adventure
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  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve by Stephanie Z., May 24, 2019