Best Tent Camping near Plantation, FL

Tent Camping Reviews near Plantation, FL

162 Reviews of 8 Plantation Campgrounds

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  Jean C.

  Legend

  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.

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  Jean C.

  Legend

  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.

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  Bob S.

  Guide

  Feb. 3, 2021

  Mitchell Landing Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

  Drive in car camping

  Car camping facility with vault toilets and airboat ramp. Picnic tables, fire rings, lantern post, bear lockers and garbage cans. Sounds of nature at night.

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  Liz M.

  Guide

  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.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  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.)

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jun. 21, 2023

  Torry Island Campground

  Cheap with Tight Sites and Roadway

  PROS 

  Cindy very helpful with reservations and check-in 

  Quiet. No traffic noise. Train whistles in distance 

  Insecticide fogging truck ran thru campground each evening around 7pm when no winds

   Site 351 100% grass 

  Site 351 backed up to a canal 

  Moveable metal fire ring at site 351 

  Climate controlled, Individual shower/toilet/sink rooms with four to every 100 campsites. 

  Very nice complimentary pancake breakfast on a Saturday morning 

  Lots of birds 

  Security gate always closed. Must buy keycard to open gate. 

  CONS 

  Numerous pages of COVID liability release forms had to be signed and notarized at checkin 

  General Liability release forms had to be signed at checkin 

  Very tight roadways. 

  No turn around at end of roadway so plan accordingly. 

  Most larger trailer had the front of their trailer on the roadway edge 

  Had to park tow vehicle next to camper so limited outdoor space. We did not have sufficient space to deploy our awning 

  Two power failures in less than 12 hours. One was 5 hours long. 

  Site 351 unlevel 

  No picnic table at site 351. Sites with picnic table were hit or miss. 

  Insufficient supply of TP in park restrooms 

  Black ash from nearby sugar cane field burning raining down on everything---what a big mess. 

  Lots of construction workers staying in park who leave in their diesel trucks starting at 5am 

  Park WIFI 1 bar 

  Dont Miss in Belle Glade  

  Margaritas Restaurant 

  Banyan Tree Restaurant Nice 

  Winn-Dixie Grocery on Main Street

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  Stephanie Z.

  Legend

  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.

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  paul W.

  Guide

  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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  Kevin A.

  Legend

  Jan. 4, 2021

  Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

  Great Campground---Great Location

  Midway Campground- Ochopee, FL: We were here a few years ago and had to come back. This is a great campground in Big Cypress Wilderness Reserve at mile marker 52 on route 41 Tamiami trail. No water or sewer hookups, but there is electric at the site, fire pit, picnic table and good sized spaced out sites. Dump station and potable water available. Host was very friendly and checked on campers regularly. The 26 mile loop road is very close and a great way to experience Florida & Big Cypress backcountry and wildlife from your car or bike. Plenty of hiking trails in the area as well.