Camping near Flamingo, Florida offers established campgrounds with varied landscapes from lakeside settings to wooded environments. The region sits at elevations between 30-100 feet above sea level, providing natural drainage during Florida's frequent summer rains. Air temperatures range from winter lows around 50°F to summer highs regularly exceeding 90°F with high humidity levels from June through September.
What to do
Hiking and nature trails: Lake Louisa State Park Campground features multiple trails for hiking and mountain biking across rolling hills. "The park holds many trails. We walked a few and were rewarded with peaceful treks. On one such hike, we were able to spot a bobcat in pursuit of dinner, which was a delight to see firsthand," notes one visitor who appreciated the wildlife encounters.
Water activities: Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground offers swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "Wekiwa was an amazing place to camp and spend our weekend. The park offers hiking, biking, day swimming, a food grill, a canoe/kayak launch and rental, plus tons of wildlife," reports a camper who spent three days at the park.
Wildlife viewing: Moss Park Campground provides excellent opportunities to observe local fauna. "The wildlife was amazing! We had deer walking through our site each day at dusk. There were also giant sandhill cranes around," shares a visitor who stayed at site 20. The park includes walking trails designed for wildlife observation with minimal disturbance.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Orlando/Kissimmee KOA receives high marks for maintenance standards. "We love this campground! The staff is awesome and always ready to help and the campground is spotless. We felt safe staying here because there was always someone from staff walking around cleaning or checking on things," notes one camper who appreciated the attention to detail.
Spacious sites: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake offers well-sized camping spots. "Sites are very well shaded and they have potable water and electricity. There are bathrooms and showers," explains a car camper. The park features sites with good separation between neighbors, allowing for privacy without isolation.
Proximity to attractions: Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground provides easy access to theme parks while maintaining a natural setting. "I loved this campground. We are not Disney people but our kids wanted to go to universal and I could not find a nice campground with good reviews near universal so we decided to stay at Disney. Honestly, we are not Disney people but Disney definitely goes above and beyond on accommodations," reports a visitor who found the campground exceeded expectations.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the region require advance booking, especially during winter months from November through March. "Lake Louisa is located in Clermont Florida and is only 20 miles from Disney in Orlando. It is a newer park and the facilities were really nice," shares a visitor who planned ahead.
Campground rules: Rules vary significantly between parks. "No pets, no alcohol, and quiet after 10. I will stay again!" explains a visitor to Moss Park Campground, highlighting important restrictions to consider when selecting a location.
Weather conditions: Boggy Creek Resort & RV Park experiences typical Florida conditions. "The abundance of trees provide a very nice amount of shade around the park and, even in the Summer heat and swelter of Florida, made the temperature bearable with our little 13,500 BTU rooftop air conditioner. East Lake Tohopekaliga is also large enough that it provides a nice, cooling breeze during the day," notes one camper who stayed for a month during summer.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Thousand Trails Orlando provides numerous recreation options. "This is probably the largest park we have ever stayed in. We normally go for the smaller quaint parks but we decided to try it out," reports one family, noting the extensive amenities including "2 Pools, 1 Hot Tub, Mini Golf, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Shuffle Board, Club House, Mail Room, Camp Store."
Safety considerations: Campgrounds with gated access offer additional security. "Gates that close and lock from 6pm to 8 am (Nov-March) but an easy access code is given at check in to be able to come and go after hours," describes a visitor to Moss Park, appreciating the extra security measures while maintaining convenience.
Campground selection: Consider noise levels when choosing locations with children. "The campground is at the back of the park up against the lake shore making it quieter than you would think for being so close to the expressway," notes a family who stayed at Bill Frederick Park, highlighting the importance of site selection for family comfort.
Tips from RVers
Site access considerations: Fort Wilderness Resort presents challenges for larger rigs. "My only problem with wilderness camping. There is not a lot of room in the loops to pull your rv into the spot. There is plenty of room between your rv and your neighbor next to you but not a lot of room across from your spot. We have a 27' rv that is 33' from top to top. Holy moly did it take a lot to get this into our spot," warns one RV camper who needed assistance from neighbors.
Full hookup availability: Check specific campgrounds for complete utility connections. "There is a dump station and some of the sites have full hookup with sewer. Reserve America does not note which ones have sewer too but when I did some more research I found one review that mentioned that site #'s 16,18,20, 30, 32,33, 34 (ADA), 35,36 (ADA), 37,38,39, &40 are the sites that have sewer too," advises a Lake Louisa visitor providing valuable information not available on booking platforms.
