Tent camping at Flamingo
Photo: NPS Photo
About
The Flamingo campground is one of two drive-in campgrounds accessible from the Homestead entrance of the park. It offers solar-heated showers, two dump stations, picnic tables, grills, and an amphitheater for seasonal Ranger programs. Flamingo has several hiking trails and canoe trails, and opportunities for saltwater fishing are plentiful. Check at the visitor center for a daily schedule of Ranger guided programs.
Campsites
Location
1 Flamingo Lodge Highway, Lot #
Flamingo, FL 33034
Fees
Hours
There are 234 individual drive-in sites (55 with a view of Florida Bay) and 40 walk up sites (9 on waters edge). A total of 3 walk up group sites on the waters edge and 65 RV sites, all the large pull-through type and 41 sites in the T-Loop with electrical hookups. Generator hours are in between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in T Loop only. No generators are allowed in walk-in campsites or other camping areas. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. 6 a.m. Check-out time is noon.
Reservations
Reservations for Flamingo during the busy season (December-April) are highly recommended. Reservations can be made with Everglades Guest Services at https://flamingoeverglades.com/camping/ or by calling 1-855-708-2207. During the summer/fall slower season (June-November) reservations are not needed.
Make a Reservation →Directions
The Flamingo Campground is located 38 miles south after going through the main entrance to Everglades National Park in Homestead.
Weather
Located on the southernmost tip of the Florida peninsula this camping area is busiest during the winter season December - April. During the warmer wet season of the summer portions of the campgrounds are closed. As weather improves around Mid-November camping options are increased at Flamingo and by mid-January all camping sites are open.
Accessibility
There are wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Cellphone reception is not reliable, but AT&T sometimes has service
Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times.
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There are designated accessible campsites for RV's.
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The Flamingo Campground accommodates tents and RV's and has designated accessible campsites. Parking lots contain van accessible parking spaces identifiable by clear signage.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground