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Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

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Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to Big Cypress National Preserve's waters at this group-only campground along a gravel loop road south of Tamiami Trail. The National Park Service facility requires advance online reservations, as the gate remains locked otherwise. Four sites accommodate up to 15 campers and 8 tents each, with sites 1 and 2 paired together and sites 3 and 4 occupying a separate corner.

Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and shared bear box, with vault toilets available but no running water. The grass surface can handle large RVs, and campers report AT&T cell service at 2 bars. Recent visitors note the campground sign runs parallel to the road, making the turnoff easy to miss. For those seeking individual sites, Mitchell Landing Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve sits less than a mile southwest.

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Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is located in Florida

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Directions

From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east to Loop Road,Milemarker40. Take Loop Road south until you see sign for campground. From Miami: Follow US HWY 41 west to Loop Road; Mile marker 40; take Loop Road south until you see signs for campground.

Coordinates

25.7612 N
80.9193806 W

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    Some Coverage
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

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  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

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For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

This group campground offers basic facilities and peaceful surroundings but requires advance reservations which many found challenging. Limited to group bookings with minimal privacy between sites.

Ernesto H.
Reviewed May. 17, 2025

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Es muy difícil reservar aquí, solo es en una temporada del año y solo es para grupos de personas. En los pocos lugares que hay así en el sur de Florida para colmo hay muchas trabas.

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

Isolated Group Camping

Pinecrest: Group camp. (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: 3.5 for a group campground Security: None. Isolated.
Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: None - Two defined areas Site Spacing:
Site surface: Grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: No e Through Traffic in campground: No reason Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: At Midway CG Generators: Yes Bathroom: Pit toilet Showers: No Pull Throughs: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Open grass area surrounded by trees Recent Weather: 50s to 80s. Some high winds. Tornado warnings Solar: Yes Host: Not on premises Rig Size: Can accommodate large rigs Sites: See pics

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?

Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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