Mitchell Landing Campground
National Park Service campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, near Ochopee, Florida.
Summary
Mitchell Landing Campground is a National Park Service campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, about 46 miles (straight line) from Miami. It has 12 overnight sites (including 3 tent-only sites) and a nightly fee of $24, and it is open seasonally (about Aug to Apr). RVs and trailers up to 14 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. On-site you'll find vault toilets, according to the source data.
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: Labor Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, Sep 3, 2027): booking opens Wed, Mar 3, 2027, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Seasonal (approx Aug–Apr) Aug 16 – Apr 14
- NPS lists a seasonal closure ("Seasonal Closure") from Apr 15, 2027 to Aug 15, 2027.
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: National Park Service, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “NPS operating hours: "Seasonal Closure" Apr 15, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027” Opening and closing dates can shift with weather and staffing.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (vault or pit)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-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑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 Mitchell Landing 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 12 sites it is the #82 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- Its lowest fee ($24) is equal to the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 22 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 100% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (14 ft).
- 0% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 12 of 12 sites; campfires allowed on 12 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Miami ~46 mi, Tampa ~179 mi, Orlando ~194 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsLantern postsPicnic tablesVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: Campsites are $24.00 a night.
Trails near Mitchell Landing Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bird Lane | 0.2 mi | 6.2 | NPS |
| Red Bird Return | 0.3 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| Hess Hammock | 1.0 mi | 4.5 | NPS |
| Boundary Line | 2.2 mi | 7.8 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 14 | 3.1 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 8 | 3.1 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 12 | 3.4 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 10 | 3.4 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 15 | 3.5 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 11 | 3.6 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Z4 Need Name 9 | 4.0 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
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 Mitchell Landing Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 7.6 mi | Not listed | No | Customers |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & 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 |
0.7 | FL | — | 4 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 11 (23.0 mi) |
| Midway Campground Open year-round Big Cypress National Preserve |
7.5 | FL | — | 36 | E 30A | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 3 (14.1 mi) |
| Monument Lake Campground Aug–Apr Big Cypress National Preserve |
13.8 | FL | — | 38 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 8 (26.2 mi) |
| Willy Willy Indian Mound Campsite National Park Service |
14.4 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 6 (38.0 mi) |
| Lostman's Five Campsite National Park Service |
15.7 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 3 (17.9 mi) |
| Plate Creek Bay Chickadee National Park Service |
15.8 | FL | $21 permit + $2/person/night | — | — | — | — | Permit | 4 (17.2 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.