Flamingo Campground
National Park Service campground in Everglades National Park, Florida.
Summary
Managed by the National Park Service, Flamingo Campground sits in Everglades National Park, about 64 miles (straight line) from Miami. It has 235 overnight sites (including 41 electric sites). Mountain bikers get 3.2 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Guy Bradley Trail (0.4 mi away). Camping is reservable (see the booking note below).
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Call ahead before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Flamingo Campground
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How it compares
- With 235 sites it is the #1 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- There are 26 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Miami ~64 mi, Tampa ~216 mi, Orlando ~237 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Booking: NPS: "There are 235 drive-up sites available. Reservations are accepted and strongly recommended during the busy winter season. Reservations are typically not needed in the summer months (April 16 - November 19)." "41 electrical hookup sites are available in T-Loop." Reservations: call 1-855-708-2207. (source, checked Oct 26, 2026)
Trails near Flamingo Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades Flamingo Eco Tent Boardwalk | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| FLCG Eco Pond Trail13 77943 | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| Guy Bradley Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| Coastal Prairie Trail | 0.6 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
| FLBC Bay Shore Loop Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
| Wilderness Waterway | 1.1 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
| Christian Point Trail | 1.6 mi | 1.7 | NPS |
| FLBL Bear Lake Canoe Trail | 2.5 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Bear Lake Trail | 2.5 mi | 1.6 | NPS |
| Bear Lake Canoe Trail | 2.6 mi | 4.3 | NPS |
| Mud Lake Canoe Trail | 2.6 mi | 3.0 | NPS |
| FLMR Rowdy Bend Tram Trail | 3.4 mi | 2.6 | NPS |
+ 1 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
3.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 3.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Bradley Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Rowdy Bend Trail | 3.4 mi | 2.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Snake Bight Trail | 4.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Flamingo Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.1 mi | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.1 mi | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 22.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingPaddlingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Clubhouse Beach Campsite National Park Service |
4.1 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 6 (12.9 mi) |
| Clubhouse Beach Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
6.2 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 1 (9.3 mi) |
| Johnson Key Chickee OpenStreetMap listing |
6.3 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 0 |
| South Joe River Chickee National Park Service |
7.6 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 1 (7.7 mi) |
| Shark Point Chikee National Park Service |
8.6 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 1 (3.1 mi) |
| Hells Bay Chickee #1 OpenStreetMap listing |
8.9 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 8 (22.2 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.