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Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks. Recreation Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. Facilities This campground offers flush toilets and drinking water. Fire rings are available at the tent sites. Natural Features The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each campsite is open with limited to no shade. Tent sites are tucked away from the RV area and close to the campground host and restroom. Nearby Attractions Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art Gallery. ADA Access: N

Monument Lake Campground

When you start booking your camping trip to Florida, set your sights first on the Trail Lakes Campground. This legendary campground has been in operation for over fifty years under the guidance of authentic and traditional Gladesmen.

 

When you book your stay, you'll have the option to rent any number of domiciles depending on what kind of experience you are looking to have. Do you want to sleep under the thatched roofs of a real chickee hut? Do you want to sleep in a comfortable, environment controlled rustic cabin? Maybe you want to set up your own tent. No matter what you are looking to accomplish, we are available to help you out in your booking so that you get placed in your ideal accommodation.

Our tent sites in particular provide adequate room for 2 small tents, or two large family tents. If you happen to find that you need a group site so that all members of your party can be situated in one location, we do offer those as well. 

Trail Lakes Campground

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Big Cypress National Preserve consists of 729,000 acres of backcountry with several miles of multi-use trails to explore. Backcountry camping allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and challenge of the Preserve's wild side. By carrying everything you need to survive on your back or in your off-road vehicle, you can discover a world beyond where the pavement ends.
 
A Backcountry Camping Permit is required for all backcountry camping. Permits are free and can be filled out online and printed. Additionally, they are located at every backcountry trailhead and can be found at both visitor centers. The permits take only a few minutes to complete.

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Long Pine Key campground is open seasonally November-May. It is one of two frontcountry camping options run by the “Flamingo Adventures'' concession. Reservations are available for RV’s and tents along with first come first serve sites. If sites are booked, more camping may be available further down the Main Park Road in Flamingo.

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Big Cypress National Preserve consists of 729,000 acres of backcountry with several miles of multi-use trails to explore. Backcountry camping allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and challenge of the Preserve's wild side. By carrying everything you need to survive on your back or in your off-road vehicle, you can discover a world beyond where the pavement ends.
 

A Backcountry Camping Permit is required for all backcountry camping. Permits are free and can be filled out online and printed. Additionally, they are located at every backcountry trailhead and can be found at both visitor centers. The permits take only a few minutes to complete. Please click here to get started.
 

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