Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, South Miami, FL is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—South Miami is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Get the dirt on all the best camping near South Miami. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
Welcome to Miami Everglades Resort, selected as 2010's "Best Campground in Miami". Its thirty-four acres of tropical camping paradise among avocado, mango and palm trees and surrounded by tropical floral nurseries and farms; yet conveniently located for access to many area attractions. Everglades National Park is less than 10 miles away and Key Largo only 30 miles to our south. Looking for more of a cosmopolitan experience? Located just 30 miles south of Miami, it is an easy commute to the South Beach Art Deco District, Miami Beach, Museums or Coral Gables Miracle Mile and Bayside shopping areas. Tropical camping paradise in the Florida Everglades, near Miami, Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Miami Everglades RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
The campgrounds at C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin, Markham, and T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) are open to full hook-up RVs. Tent camping is allowed at Markham Park. The campgrounds at Quiet Waters are open for Rent-a-Tent camping.
Just minutes from busy I-95, this park named from a Seminole term for “meeting or gathering place” attracts walkers, picnickers, and athletes. It’s also home to a campground and Castaway Island, with two water playgrounds and a swim lagoon.
$35 - $57 / night
Renowned for being the country’s first undersea park, John Pennekamp camping encompasses an impressive 70 nautical square miles. While many visitors view the park’s colorful coral reefs and teeming marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, one can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling. Canoeing and kayaking through the park's waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas.
Visitors can also enjoy walking on short trails through tropical hammocks, picnicking or swimming at the beach. The visitor center features several large saltwater aquariums filled with sea creatures, and nature videos are shown in its theater. Full-facility and youth/group campsites are available.
Definitely one of the best locations when looking for Broward County RV parks, Markham Park has full RV hookups, picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom complex with hot showers, and sanitary dump stations. Tent camping is also allowed at Markham Park at designated campsites. Reservations are required for all campsites and shelters. Contact the park office at 954-357-8868 for more information.
All campgrounds provide after-hours security.
Markham Park’s campground has facilities for everything from a small tent to pull-through spots for 60 foot RVs! There’s paved pads, showers, WiFi, grills, water, and electric hookups all the way to 50 Amps.
Eliott Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Elliott Key is the park's largest island. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers, picnic tables and grills are available. Drinking water is available, but bring water as a precaution if the system goes down. There are 33 boat slips in the marina. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.__ There is limited cellular connectivity at this location. Please download the free Recreation.gov mobile app and create an account prior to arrival.
Daytime use and overnight camping - the campground is located on the Biscayne Bay side. Overnight camping and docking fees are required.__ Picknicking - tables and barbecue grills are available in the campground and marina.__ Hiking - a mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest.__ Fishing - permitted from the maintenance dock (south of the harbor) or from the shoreline outside of the no-wake zone. Fishing regulations apply.
Camping - the campground is located on the Biscayne Bay side. Overnight camping and docking fees are required. Picknicking - tables and barbecue grills are available in the campground and marina. Restrooms - cold water showers are available. Fresh drinking water is located outside the building. It is recommended that you bring your own fresh water, just in case the generator breaks down. Hiking - a mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest. Fishing - permitted from the maintenance dock (south of the harbor) or from the shoreline outside of the no-wake zone. Fishing regulations apply. Things to Remember - Mosquitoes and no-see-ums (biting midges) are prevalent year round. Pack out all trash. There are no sales facilities Boats may dock among 33 slips. Pets on a leash are permitted in the developed areas of Elliott Key. Pets may not be left unattended.
The largest island in the park was once a thriving community of pioneers engaged in pineapple farming, sponging, wrecking, and other pursuits. Today the island offers camping, picnicking, wildlife watching and a hiking trail. A mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest.
Elliott Key is located just south of Boca Chita Key.__
Ensure one of the designated campsites is available prior to paying. Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.
$25 / night
$75 - $130 / night
10% offWelcome to Miami Everglades Resort, selected as 2010's "Best Campground in Miami". Its thirty-four acres of tropical camping paradise among avocado, mango and palm trees and surrounded by tropical floral nurseries and farms; yet conveniently located for access to many area attractions. Everglades National Park is less than 10 miles away and Key Largo only 30 miles to our south. Looking for more of a cosmopolitan experience? Located just 30 miles south of Miami, it is an easy commute to the South Beach Art Deco District, Miami Beach, Museums or Coral Gables Miracle Mile and Bayside shopping areas. Tropical camping paradise in the Florida Everglades, near Miami, Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Miami Everglades RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
The campgrounds at C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin, Markham, and T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) are open to full hook-up RVs. Tent camping is allowed at Markham Park. The campgrounds at Quiet Waters are open for Rent-a-Tent camping.
Just minutes from busy I-95, this park named from a Seminole term for “meeting or gathering place” attracts walkers, picnickers, and athletes. It’s also home to a campground and Castaway Island, with two water playgrounds and a swim lagoon.
$35 - $57 / night
Renowned for being the country’s first undersea park, John Pennekamp camping encompasses an impressive 70 nautical square miles. While many visitors view the park’s colorful coral reefs and teeming marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, one can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling. Canoeing and kayaking through the park's waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas.
Visitors can also enjoy walking on short trails through tropical hammocks, picnicking or swimming at the beach. The visitor center features several large saltwater aquariums filled with sea creatures, and nature videos are shown in its theater. Full-facility and youth/group campsites are available.
