Glamping near Everglades National Park, FL

Glamping Reviews near Everglades National Park

116 Reviews of 7 Everglades National Park Campgrounds

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  Laura H.

  Ranger

  Jun. 21, 2026

  Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

  A must see but bring bug spray!

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  We had a fantastic time at Flamingo in Everglades National Park! The scenery is beautiful, the wildlife viewing is incredible, and there’s always a chance to spot alligators, birds, manatees, and other amazing creatures. The marina area is well-maintained, and the peaceful views across Florida Bay are unforgettable.

  One thing to be prepared for: the mosquitoes can be intense, especially around sunrise and sunset. Bring plenty of bug spray and apply it often. With good insect repellent, the mosquitoes are manageable and definitely not a reason to miss this unique experience.

  Overall, Flamingo is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. The wildlife, sunsets, and natural beauty make it well worth the trip!

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  bnhorsegal@hotmail.com N.

  Traveler

  Mar. 25, 2026

  Jolly Roger RV Resort

  Awesome sunset views

  Super clean rv resort. Nice pool, clubhouse and picnic table at ever site. Full hookups.

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  Stuart K.

  Legend

  Feb. 24, 2026

  Larry & Penny Thompson Park

  No Room @ The Inn For This Tent Camping Second Class Citizen

  Just south of ‘The Magic City’ (a.k.a. Miami), you’ll come across Kendall, which while definitely NOT a destination in and of itself, it does offer one of the ONLY real campgrounds within the Miami vicinity. Here, you’ll discover Larry & Penny Thompson Park Campground, which upon arrival, immediately feels like a breath of fresh air the moment you turn in off SW 184th Street, trading bumber-to-bumper grinding traffic and endless miles of jam-packed strip malls in exchange for tall palms, shady roads and a surprisingly peaceful park setting. The campground is tucked away within a sprawling county park operated by Miami-Dade, and the vibe leans more tropical retreat than urban escape, with birds chirping, breezes moving through the trees, and a calm that makes you forget you are still very much in South Florida.

  Before I get into the ‘nuts& bolts’ of Larry & Penny Thompson Park CG, allow me to share – that I had a fairly HORRIBLE experience here. So let me share some more – not to be a ‘negative Nancy’ - but rather, in the hopes you can learn from my mistakes (or rather, the omissions of this CG) and not replicate the issues I experienced for yourself, allow me to shed some light on some concerns. To begin with, if you are a tent camper (like I was in this scenario) there is NO WAY to make a reservation. You simply have to show up and IF the folks in the park office feel like there’s enough room for you to stake out a piece of land on their garbage-strewn tent camping plot of grass, they alone have the DISCRETION to ALLOW you to pay them for the privilege. Given that ALL OF THOSE WITH RVs have reservation privileges, this relegates us tent campers to ‘second class citizens.’ Second, paying $28/ night gets you basically a patch of uneven land (with more tree roots that reminded me a lot of Stranger Things with all of those root-like moving alien arms all over the ground preventing a flat piece of outdoor nirvana to be discovered) and the right to access the community bathrooms. While there is solid shade and about a half dozen bag-lined garbage bins in the tent camping area, the picnic tables are all dilapidated (unlike those in the RV area that are nearly brand new), half of the water spigots didn’t function, there are no in-ground fire rings, the stand-up grills are a joke and there is ZERO electricity. Um, so what am I paying for you ask? Great question. But this wasn’t even the worst part. So here it is: I arrived at Larry & Penny Thompson Park Campground having driven nearly 8 HOURS all the way from St. Augustine and arrived at 5:13pm only to be greeted by incredibly RUDE county park staff who could only say “Sorry, you arrived after 5pm and we don’t allow any TENT CAMPERS to arrive after 5pm.” What I found preposterous is that NOWHERE – not online, not on TheDyrt and NOT EVEN ON-SITE – does it mention that one (OK, well at least us tent campers anyway) has to arrive BEFORE 5pm. Had that vital piece of information been shared with me during 1of the 3 phone calls I made to the property before I arrived – TRUST ME – I would have arrived 13 minutes earlier. You know what the worst part about this whole experience was? Apart from the fact that I was famished and exhausted, was nearly out of gas and my cell phone just died? There was absolutely NO REASON to deny me entry for arriving 13 minutes after their (artificial) deadline. All I can say is that I’m glad Mary and Joseph didn’t have to deal with Miami-Dade County Park staff that acted like hostile and rule-abiding ‘inn keepers’ otherwise our Lord and Savior would have had no other choice, like I did, but to check in to a nearby hotel. Thankfully, I had enough Marriott Bonvoy points to spend the night at a hotel, albeit an hour away.

  OK, deep breath. Let it go, I say. So I returned the next day, registered my complaints and stayed for 2 nights. With this, the rest of my experience (apart from what had been previously noted) was a fairly positive one.

  Before I move on, you're probably scratching your head saying "Why did this guy return after such a horrible experience?"  Well, because it is the reason most choose to stay here - it is nearly the ONLY campground in the Miami, so it's either shell out $200 or $300 a night for a hotel or sleep under the stars.

  The campground itself is fairly decent size with – count ‘em– not 3, not 7, but a total of 11 RV parking ‘pods’ (think small loops with about 20 slots in each) that have been thoughtfully laid out, with over 200 sites total offering full hookups, paved pads and a mix of sun and shade depending on your preference. Sites are mostly level and easy to navigate (even for larger setups) with the roads being wide enough to remove whatever stress you may be dealing with upon arrival. Amenities are strong across the board, including clean restrooms, intermittent hot showers (some days they were hot, some days they were ice cold, but no matter the day, the pressure was always incredibly low), pay-for-play laundry facilities, a few scattered playgrounds, an amenity center that offers up a large screen TV, lending library, DVDs and ample space for group gatherings. The best amenities? The amazing community pool located right next to the community center (note: only open between 10am– 5pm, so if you’ve come here because of work, that’s a bummer, unless you can work from the pool, which I couldn’t) and the freshwater lake with a sandy beach that feels like a built-in bonus for families. Oh, and during the summertime, there’s a waterslide facility that looks AMAZING! The park is pet-friendly, somewhat well-maintained if you’re not staying in the tent area (which, unfortunately, I was) and has a safe, welcoming feel throughout.

  Beyond the campground, you are perfectly positioned to explore both nature and convenience. The park itself has miles of paved biking and walking trails, plus open green spaces and water access for a relaxing afternoon. Just a short drive away, you will find grocery options like Publix Super Market, Walmart Supercenter and additional essentials along US-1 along with a Costco that’s only like 20 minutes away. If you are looking to explore further, Biscayne National Park offers boating and snorkeling opportunities, while Miami Zoo is practically next door for an easy family outing. Not too far away from here you can also find fast food and casual dining spots for a bite to eat in case you grow tired of black beans w/ hot dogs for the third meal in a row.

  Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) Aim for sites deeper into the loops for more shade and less road noise; (2) The freshwater lake and beach area are perfect for kids to cool off on warm afternoons; (3) Bring bikes as the paved trails throughout the park are ideal for cruising; (4) Keep an eye out for iguanas and wading birds around the water’s edge; (5) Shade varies quite a bit so a canopy can be helpful on sunnier sites - but if you are tent camping, you won't really need any shade, unless you want to be protected from the intermittent rains; (6) For a great nearby bite, check out Shiver’s BBQ at 28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033; (7) You will hear non-stop urban noise and traffic from anywhere in this campground, so while you may be shuddered from the noise inside your RV or camper, you won't be so lucky inside a tent, so if that bothers you, bring earplugs; and (8) OH, how could I forget!!! Don’t arrive here AFTER 5PM!!!

  Happy Camping!

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  MG S.

  Guide

  Jan. 30, 2026

  Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

  Did Not Live Up To Expectations

  Man… I was really excited to camp here, but sadly I’m upset that we spent the money. Based on the map and some photos online, I thought there was a beach where we could lay out. After driving around we could not find a beach to lounge at. There was a fishing beach, but it was rocky and muddy. The “restaurant” is more of a cafeteria. The tent sites are super buggy, even in late December. People were up all night making all kinds of noise. We would never stay here again, unfortunately. Very disappointing experience. It is cool, though, to say that we have camped in the Everglades.

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  Spicy N.

  Guide

  Dec. 9, 2025

  Larry & Penny Thompson Park

  Great Campground

  Stayed here 2 nights. Well maintained, clean and quiet place. Close to Everglades National Park. Campsites were large enough with shade. Bathrooms were clean and staff was friendly.

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  Sandra L.

  Ranger

  Nov. 23, 2025

  Jolly Roger RV Resort

  Packed in tight, yet still big rig and boat friendly

  Narrow roads, shades, water side sites, pool, dog park, boat wash, laundromat.. its nice.But because packed so tight, I cant give higher stars. Big rig have drive thru sites. The sites along the edge armre very small. Parking on grass, cement slabs for your picnic table.

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  Jeanene A.

  Legend

  Nov. 12, 2025

  Trail Lakes Campground

  Remote, Room to roam, near attractions

  This campground is all about the location! Chickees, Cabins, Tent, and RV sites (even room for large RVs). This is a fantastic location to serve as a home base when exploring Big Cypress and the Everglades NP. You will be in the middle of everything! They offer guided trips, or you can book from the many other businesses in the area offering swamp buggy, airboat, hiking, tram, fishing, and paddling/boat trips. There is a full grocery store, bars, eateries, attractions, and more in the nearby Everglades City. Check nearby events, as there is always something special going on, from Pow Wows to Seafood Festivals. You may find the price a bit high, but worth it for the dark skies and wide open feel of being immersed in the Everglades. You will find that the sites are clean and spacious. Fire rings and firewood are available, as well as laundry. Late check-in from 5-9. This is an older campground, so don't expect new facilities, but the bathrooms are clean and maintained. Very convenient to Clyde Butchers Gallery, Oasis Visitors Center, Everglades City, World's Smallest Post Office, Ted Small Wood Store, Flamingo/Shark Valley, and more! Notices of Local events can be found here https://www.facebook.com/ochopee/

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  Rob Y.

  Scout

  Jul. 29, 2025

  Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

  Nice Campground in a great place

  We stayed at flamingo in late June at the start of the hot/rainy/buggy season.  We stayed in the camper loop (T loop) of the campground.  Because it was the off season there were times when we were the only ones in that loop of the campground.  During the evening a couple other campers would come in, but there were stretches during the day that it was empty.  Our son loved this because he could ride his bike all around the campground to his hearts content.  

  We did not find the bugs to be too terrible (although the gage on the wall of the visitor center had them just slightly into the "horrible" range).  We live in Michigan's U.P. so we have a fairly high bug tolerance.  There were some portions of the park that a bit of bug spray worked just fine, but others where we were glad we had bug shirts.

  The bathrooms were decent, although the water was never quite hot due to it being solar heated.

  The overall park amenities were nice.  We enjoyed our visit and got to see a lot of the famous wildlife.

  Nice place, would happily visit again.

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  Paul Y.

  Traveler

  Apr. 25, 2025

  Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

  Good location for coastal Everglades, kayaking, fishing - but little shade and potential water issues.

  MAKE SURE YOU TAKE EXTRA WATER, OR FILL YOUR TANKS. We stayed three nights in T-loop, site 42 in mid-April. Only a handful of sites have any shade, so be sure to request shade when making reservations and you may get lucky like us. No water at sites, any only some have electricity. Potable water at bathroom unless pump goes out. It was towards the end of the busy season, so only one of two bathrooms were open. But the one bathroom was clean. Lots of angler groups, so a little noisy at night, but all in all they were respectful. Out last night the water went out and all bathrooms in all loops were closed. Apparently this can be common with pump going out. Understand things happen, but communication was horrible. Just a sign on bathroom that it was closed, no water. No indication that we should go to the visitor center for toilets, sinks. And the next morning the water was back on, but only put up boil advisory sign at CG entrance, not at bathrooms. So people using sinks without knowing water was compromised. Again, awful communication, especially when this happens with some regularity. ONLY AT&T SERVICE, with Wi-Fi at visitor center one mile away.

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