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Best Tent Camping near Miami, FL

212 Reviews

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.

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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."

    "The Florida Trail starts at the Oasis Visitor's Center off of US 41 and goes up through the state and finishes off in the panhandle."

    8. Backcountry Old Ingraham — Everglades National Park

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    Florida City, FL
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 242-7700
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212 Reviews of 8 Miami Campgrounds

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 28, 2020

    Mitchell Landing Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    Primitive Campground in a National Preserve

    This is a primitive campground off the loop road south of Tamiami trail through Big Cypress National Preserve. The first couple of sites have large parking pads for campgrounds hosts that were unoccupied when I was there.  Sites are first-come, first served and you'll have a choice of sites that are tucked away behind brush and trees or large, more open sites. There's no drinking water available. There are vault toilets available that were clean. Few of the sites were occupied in late January. At the back of the campground there is airboat access to backcountry trails in the Stairsteps section of the Big Cypress Preservel elsewhere along the loop road you may be able to use swamp buggies and ATVs. There are extensive rules and permitting to take your vehicle on these trails as well as online training requirements, so check them out on the Big Cypress website. 

    Sites are $24/night, half price if you have a Senior pass or Access pass, though to be honest I didn't see any envelopes for payments and the campers I spoke with indicated they weren't paying anything. You can stay 10 nights during peak season (Jan-Apr), 14 consecutive nights the rest of the year. They  have picnic tables (look at the end of the table for the site number), fire rings, and lantern poles. Bearboxes provide food protection if you don't have a hardsided vehicle. You're in a panther habitat.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 29, 2020

    Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    Large clearing for group camping

    The only indication that you have reached the turn off for Pinecrest group campground is the brown tent sign. The sign for the campground itself is parallel to the road, so you won't see it until you are upon it. You'll need to reserve a campsite online in advance. Otherwise the gate to the campground is locked. Each of the 4 sites can accommodate 15 campers/8 tents as they are paired in such a way that sites 1&2 are together and 3&4 occupy a separate corner, perfect if you're group requires two sites.. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and half of a bear box; extra tables were gathered in the center. There are vault toilets, but no running water. Plenty to do in the area...fishing, birding, boating, hinting. Explore the preserve or neighboring Everglades. It's off the gravel loop road south of Tamiami Trail Rd.

  • Sara B.
    Jan. 10, 2021

    Long Pine Key Campground — Everglades National Park

    FORGET IT

    DYRT IS WRONG, NO ELECTRIC AT ANY SITE and NO WATER AT SITES. If you are dry camping, go for it, IF your reservation exists when you arrive!  We booked a site, arrived and they did not have any record of our reservation.

    The showers are solar and only hot in the middle of the day.  Forget a shower at night if you get in late.   NO Generators after 8 PM.

  • Liz M.
    Mar. 22, 2021

    Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    Good for families/groups; lots of road noise

    This site was beautiful and well kept. The gentleman (park ranger?) who greeted everyone and made sure the rules were followed was very nice and answered all of our questions. I appreciated that he was around as it make me feel safer if I were to travel alone. This is a great site for families or groups as the sites are close together so one could reserve 2 and have a lot of room for multiple tents/cars. On the other hand, if you are looking to get away from people, this is not it. The sites are close to each other with little to no barriers/designation lines between them. This is a great site for those testing camping with their dogs or small children. Not too far of a trip, great walking space, and the ranger is great about making sure all dogs are kept on leash. It is near to the Oasis Ranger Station and the Florida Trail, as well as loop road and Shark Valley. The stars were absolutely incredible being so far from major cities. Other than how close the tent sites were, my one big negative is the amount of road noise. The closest campsites are maybe 100 meters from the Tamiami Trail so if you're a light sleeper, it is less than ideal.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2019

    Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    Year Round Camping with Alligators

    Midway Campground is half way between Naples and Miami and a great central point if you're planning to explore both Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Preserve.

    The campground is both RV and Tent friendly, and unlike the other nearby campgrounds, this one is open all year round -- although you're likely to have it mostly to yourself in the summer. 

    The campground is set up wide open as a big loop around a lake. There isn't any privacy between sites which isn't a problem in the winter. In the summer, be prepared to get to know your neighbors.

    The site is close to the Big Cypress Nature Trail as well as the Everglades Bird Trail.

    There isn't anything available at the campground- so be sure to pack everything in with you-- especially you're mosquito repellant.

  • neveraroadmap M.
    Feb. 7, 2022

    Key Largo Kampground & Marina

    Tent sites, eh, for the money.

    This cost $85 a night and really old picnic tables, right next to your neighbors, old showers, wasn’t given the wifi password, but smack dab in Key Largo. The RV sites are awesome, but that’s not me, lol. I got a site as a walk-in same night. Also everything is relative, if you’ve been using vault toilets it’s amazing to have a flush toilet, but these are a bit rough for $85.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    All RV Sites Around a Small Lake

    Midway in Big Cypress: This is our forth time here. We love this campground, though the sites are open. All trailer sites look over the lake which is in the middle of the campground. This campground seems to be very conducive to meeting people. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

    Overall Rating: 4.5 for the lake view Price 2023: $ 15 w interagency pass Usage during visit: RV sites full every night. Tent sites accommodate vans, rooftop tents…. Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Fair Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Tent area - defiantly.
    Road Noise: Tent area - defiantly. From # 21, yes. Through Traffic in campground: Folks might come in to have picnics at tables around the lake. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at the dump station. Generators: Allowed. Bathroom: Flush toilet. Only one stall in the men’s. Clean. Showers: At Monument Lake CH, 20 minutes. Pull Throughs: None in RV Loop Cell Service (AT&T): Site 21 usually has 1 bar. Sites at the near the end have weaker reception. Setting: All RV sites are situated around the lake
    Recent Weather: High 50s to 80s. Rain Solar: Plenty in the tent sites Host: Three Rig Size: Largest bus RVs are here Sites: 19 - 26 are best shaded sites. 13 and 14 are corner sites with less shade . 1 is near a shed, but a fine site. Picnic tables along the lake and in between these sites: 22&23, 3&4, 11&12, 16&17. (On nice weekend days you can expect small groups using these spots for day usage.)

  • paul W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2023

    Mitchell Landing Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

    Loved this place

    I was the only one camping. Loved it. Saw a bobcat and a billion alligators. The best fresh water fishing around is close to this campground. No water. Clean vault. Great hosts, very knowledgeable about the area, Brent and Tim. Beautiful country. Fire ban has been in effect in Big Cypress. End of the campground there is an airboat launch that was cool to watch. Did I mention fishing❓‼️ Peacock bass galore. Largemouth,warmouth, bowfin, gar and many imports. Hope you enjoy this area as much as I did

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find tent camping spots in Miami?

Miami offers several tent camping options within reach of the city. Elliott Key — Biscayne National Park is accessible only by boat and offers tent-only camping with opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking. No reservations are required. For a more accessible option, Quiet Waters Park provides waterfront tent camping with amenities like grills, electricity, and running water. The park is pet-friendly and offers plenty of recreational activities like kayaking.

What tent camping amenities are available at Miami campgrounds?

Miami campgrounds offer varying amenities for tent campers. Boca Chita Key — Biscayne National Park provides picnic tables, grills, and waterside camping with beautiful views of the Miami skyline. Basic toilets are available, but no showers, sinks, or drinking water, so you'll need to bring your supplies. Sawgrass Recreation Park offers primitive tent sites at affordable rates with access to bathrooms, though the facilities are basic. The park is known for its airboat tours and natural beauty, making it a unique camping experience.

What are the best tent camping options in South Florida near Miami?

The best tent camping options near Miami include Seven Mile Camp on the Florida Trail, a secluded site perfect for backpacking adventures. Located on the Florida Trail that begins at the Oasis Visitor's Center, this primitive camping spot offers incredible stargazing and wildlife viewing, though you'll need to bring all your water and prepare for limited shade. For group camping, AD Barnes Park - Group Camping Facility offers a drive-in site with amenities including water and toilets. These sites provide a true South Florida experience with varying levels of accessibility and amenities.

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