Midway Campground
National Park Service campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, near Ochopee, Florida.
Summary
Managed by the National Park Service, Midway Campground sits in Big Cypress National Preserve, about 50 miles (straight line) from Miami. The campground lists 36 overnight sites (including 26 electric sites and 10 tent-only sites), and it is listed as open year-round. RVs and trailers up to 45 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 30-amp electric hookups available. For riders, 15.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Oasis Trail (2.8 mi away).
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Year-round
More Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: National Park Service, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Open year round”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30 amp)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-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑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 Midway Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 36 sites it is the #56 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 22 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 50% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (45 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (26 electric sites).
- Pets allowed on 36 of 36 sites; campfires allowed on 36 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Miami ~50 mi, Tampa ~171 mi, Orlando ~187 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers36 accessible sites
Trails near Midway Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDU Oasis | 2.8 mi | 5.2 | NPS |
| Roberts Lakes Trail | 2.9 mi | 5.3 | NPS |
| Fennell Camp | 3.7 mi | 3.6 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
15.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 15.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Trail | 2.8 mi | 5.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Roberts Lakes Trail | 2.8 mi | 5.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Florida Trail | 2.9 mi | 4.7 | 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 Midway Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.1 mi | Not listed | No | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee (23.2 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingPaddlingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Group Campground Open year-round Big Cypress National Preserve |
7.5 | FL | — | 4 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 11 (23.0 mi) |
| Mitchell Landing Campground Aug–Apr Big Cypress National Preserve |
7.5 | FL | $24 | 12 | — | 14 ft | yes | Reserve | 11 (24.3 mi) |
| Monument Lake Campground Aug–Apr Big Cypress National Preserve |
7.9 | FL | — | 38 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 8 (26.2 mi) |
| Pink Jeep Campground Big Cypress National Preserve |
10.1 | FL | — | 9 | — | — | — | Reserve | 14 (54.6 mi) |
| Burns Lake Campground Aug–Apr Big Cypress National Preserve |
14.6 | FL | — | 14 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 6 (16.1 mi) |
| Sweetwater Chickadee #2 National Park Service |
15.8 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 3 (18.2 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.