Best Tent Camping near Miami, FL

Tent camping options near Miami, Florida include several unique locations in Biscayne National Park, where boat-in tent-only sites provide a distinctive camping experience. Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key offer tent campsites accessible only by water, with Boca Chita providing views of the Miami skyline across the water. Inland options include Sawgrass Recreation Park with its limited primitive tent camping areas, and Seven Mile Camp on the Florida Trail, which serves as a backcountry tent camping destination for hikers. Frog Hammock provides hike-in tent sites in a more secluded setting west of Miami.

Most tent-only campgrounds in the Miami region require specific preparation due to their remote nature. Biscayne National Park's island campsites have flush toilets but no showers or drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own potable water supplies. Seven Mile Camp on the Florida Trail demands self-sufficiency with no facilities available. According to one camper, "You need to bring all your water for your night and following day." Winter months (November through March) offer the most comfortable tent camping conditions, as summer brings intense heat, humidity, and mosquitoes. Sawgrass Recreation Park's tent sites are only open during the dry season, typically late winter.

The tent camping experience around Miami centers on water activities and wildlife viewing. Biscayne National Park campsites provide access to swimming, snorkeling, and fishing, with one visitor noting the "beautiful waterfront view" at Boca Chita Key. The park hosts over 500 species of fish and coral reefs accessible from the tent camping areas. For inland backcountry tent camping, Seven Mile Camp offers excellent stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution. A camper reported it being "very dark when all your fire is out" with abundant wildlife sightings. Frog Hammock has been described by visitors as "a place to get away from everything," offering a rare secluded tent camping experience within reasonable distance of Miami.

Best Tent Sites Near Miami, Florida (8)

    1. Boca Chita Key — Biscayne National Park

    2 Reviews
    Cutler Bay, FL
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 230-1144

    $25 - $60 / night

    "This small island in Biscayne National Park offers a distant view of the Miami skyline, gorgeous aqua water for swimming, snorkeling, boating and fishing."

    "It has a beautiful waterfront view and plenty of picnic tables. Toilets are available but no showers, sinks or drinking water. We enjoyed our stay there but remember to bring bug spray!"

    2. AD Barnes Park - Group Camping Facility

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    South Miami, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 666-5885

    $190 - $250 / night

    3. Elliott Key — Biscayne National Park

    4 Reviews
    Cutler Bay, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 230-1144

    $25 - $60 / night

    "A boat is needed to reach these campgrounds and are tent only. No reservations."

    "We saw a ton of wildlife, beautiful waters, and views. Unfortunately, there's a TON of liter (not the park's fault, just dirty people who don't care about the environment)."

    4. Sawgrass Recreation Park

    3 Reviews
    Weston, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 424-7262

    $10 / night

    "Luckily, the weather stayed nice during our visit, making it a really pleasant trip. A $200 deposit is also pending, subject to a damage inspection of the campsite."

    "Sawgrass Recreation area primary businesses are airboat tours and petting zoo, however they have a small primitive campsite at the back as well. I was trying to ride my bicycle from Ft."

    5. Quiet Waters Park

    5 Reviews
    Deerfield Beach, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (954) 357-5100

    "We brought our kayaks and played around. Had a lot of space to walk our dogs. It was really a great time!"

    "Good location in the middle of urban area, cabins to rent. We’ve used for daycamp without overnight, but you can do that if you want"

    6. Frog Hammock

    1 Review
    Doral, FL
    33 miles
    Website

    "Nice place to get away from everything."

    7. Seven Mile Camp on the Florida Trail

    3 Reviews
    Big Cypress National Preserve, FL
    50 miles
    Website

    "This is a great little place to practice a hike in backpacking camping trip. It can get really hot out there on the hike in and out. There is about NO shade at the camp so plan for that."

    "Secluded, far away from a lot of stuff but unfortunately still able to hear the hwy at times. Lots of wild life lots of stars."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Miami, FL

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Miami, FL is Boca Chita Key — Biscayne National Park with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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