Burns Lake Campground

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141

Escape into the wild heart of Florida at Mitchell Landing Campground, where adventure meets tranquility in the vast Big Cypress National Preserve. This rustic hideaway welcomes tent campers, RV enthusiasts, and travel trailer adventurers seeking an authentic backcountry experience. While you'll find essential comforts like vault toilets, sturdy picnic tables, crackling fire rings, and secure shared food storage to protect your provisions from curious wildlife, the absence of running water adds to the primitive charm that draws nature lovers back season after season.

52105 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141, USA

Escape into the untamed wilderness at Pinecrest Group Campground, where four spacious group sites await adventurers seeking an authentic back-to-nature experience. Perfect for family reunions, scout troops, or outdoor clubs, each site comes thoughtfully furnished with sturdy picnic tables and traditional fire rings for evening gatherings under starlit skies. This is primitive camping at its finest – no hookups, no running water, and no permanent facilities – just you, your group, and the raw beauty of the Florida wilderness.

52105 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141, USA

Nestled in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, Midway Campground offers a captivating blend of modern convenience and untamed wilderness. Whether you're settling into one of the electric RV sites or pitching your tent in the non-electric camping area, you'll find yourself immersed in an authentic Everglades experience. The campground embraces a pristine lake where ancient alligators glide through dark waters and fish create ripples across the glassy surface. Here, the rhythms of nature replace the noise of everyday life, creating an atmosphere of profound tranquility that draws visitors back season after season.

52105 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL, 34141, USA

Nestled within the vast wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve, Monument Lake Campground beckons outdoor enthusiasts to a serene oasis where modern comfort meets untamed Florida nature. Here, campers wake to the gentle lapping of lake waters and the calls of exotic birds, with spacious sites thoughtfully arranged around a picturesque central lake. Whether you're setting up a tent beneath the canopy or parking your RV with a prime water view, you'll find well-maintained amenities including sturdy picnic tables, fire rings for evening gatherings, and spotless restroom facilities. This hidden gem serves as your perfect basecamp for exploring nearby wonders like the famous Shark Valley tram tours and the educational exhibits at Oasis Visitor Center, all while offering the tranquil escape that only the Everglades can provide.

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141

Deep in the wild heart of Big Cypress National Preserve lies Pink Jeep Campground, a hidden gem accessible only to the adventurous souls willing to journey by off-road vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. This intimate backcountry retreat features just nine pristine campsites, each thoughtfully equipped with vault toilets, sturdy picnic tables, shared food storage lockers, and fire rings for those magical evening gatherings under the stars. The primitive setting offers a rare escape from civilization, where the only sounds you'll hear are the whispers of the wind through cypress trees and the calls of native wildlife.

Collier-Seminole State Park

Effective May 27, 2025: The Royal Palm Hammock Nature Trail and the building 37 bathhouse in RV/Tent Loop B atCollier-Seminole State Parkare currently closed for maintenance and repairs. 8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year $5 per vehicle

10941 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, Florida, 33905, United States

Escape into the untamed wilderness at Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite, where the rhythms of nature replace the noise of civilization. Nestled within the sprawling Belle Meade Tract of Picayune Strand State Forest, this back-to-basics camping destination beckons adventurers who arrive on foot, by bike, or on horseback. Here, beneath ancient trees and endless skies, you'll discover the Florida that existed long before highways and hotels—a place where simplicity meets serenity.

2121 52nd Avenue, Naples, Florida, 34117, United States

Saddle up for an authentic wilderness adventure at Horseshoe Equestrian Group Camp, where the untamed beauty of Picayune Strand State Forest beckons riders and nature enthusiasts alike. This rustic retreat offers everything equestrian groups need for memorable trail experiences, from well-maintained horse stalls to gathering spots with fire rings and picnic tables. While the camp embraces a back-to-basics approach with portable restrooms and no running water, the reward is unfiltered access to miles of pristine trails and the raw beauty of Florida's backcountry.

2121 52nd Avenue , Naples, Florida, 34117, United States

Escape to the untamed beauty of Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground, where adventure seekers find their perfect basecamp in the heart of the Picayune Strand State Forest. This back-to-basics camping haven invites you to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with nature, offering essential amenities like fire rings for evening gatherings, sturdy picnic tables, and convenient portable restrooms. While the water here isn't potable, the experience is pure gold for equestrians, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts who come to explore miles of pristine trails and spot Florida's incredible biodiversity.

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141

Deep in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, Bear Island Campground offers an authentic wilderness experience for those seeking to disconnect from the modern world. This remote haven features 40 primitive campsites scattered throughout the landscape, where the first dozen sites welcome adventurers year-round, while sites 13-40 open their arms seasonally from mid-August through mid-April. Your journey here begins with a memorable 20-mile drive along a winding gravel road that gradually transports you from civilization into the wild embrace of the cypress swamp. Each campsite comes equipped with the essentials for primitive camping: sturdy picnic tables for gathering, fire rings for evening storytelling, and shared food storage lockers to keep your provisions safe from curious wildlife. Vault toilets provide basic facilities, though you'll need to bring your own water and power sources. Days here can be filled with hiking through ancient cypress groves, casting lines in hidden fishing spots, tracking game during hunting season, or exploring rugged off-road vehicle trails that wind through this untamed landscape.

33100 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141

Deep within the untamed wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve lies Gator Head Campground, a true backcountry escape where adventure begins where the pavement ends. This primitive camping sanctuary in the Bear Island Unit rewards those willing to journey by off-road vehicle (permit required), bicycle, or on foot with nine secluded campsites, each thoughtfully equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and shared bear-proof food storage. While vault toilets provide basic facilities, the absence of running water ensures an authentic wilderness experience that connects you directly with Florida's raw natural beauty.

52105 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL, 34141, USA

Nestled within the vast wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve, Monument Lake Campground beckons outdoor enthusiasts to a serene oasis where modern comfort meets untamed Florida nature. Here, campers wake to the gentle lapping of lake waters and the calls of exotic birds, with spacious sites thoughtfully arranged around a picturesque central lake. Whether you're setting up a tent beneath the canopy or parking your RV with a prime water view, you'll find well-maintained amenities including sturdy picnic tables, fire rings for evening gatherings, and spotless restroom facilities. This hidden gem serves as your perfect basecamp for exploring nearby wonders like the famous Shark Valley tram tours and the educational exhibits at Oasis Visitor Center, all while offering the tranquil escape that only the Everglades can provide.

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141

Deep in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, Bear Island Campground offers an authentic wilderness experience for those seeking to disconnect from the modern world. This remote haven features 40 primitive campsites scattered throughout the landscape, where the first dozen sites welcome adventurers year-round, while sites 13-40 open their arms seasonally from mid-August through mid-April. Your journey here begins with a memorable 20-mile drive along a winding gravel road that gradually transports you from civilization into the wild embrace of the cypress swamp. Each campsite comes equipped with the essentials for primitive camping: sturdy picnic tables for gathering, fire rings for evening storytelling, and shared food storage lockers to keep your provisions safe from curious wildlife. Vault toilets provide basic facilities, though you'll need to bring your own water and power sources. Days here can be filled with hiking through ancient cypress groves, casting lines in hidden fishing spots, tracking game during hunting season, or exploring rugged off-road vehicle trails that wind through this untamed landscape.

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141

Escape into the wild heart of Florida at Mitchell Landing Campground, where adventure meets tranquility in the vast Big Cypress National Preserve. This rustic hideaway welcomes tent campers, RV enthusiasts, and travel trailer adventurers seeking an authentic backcountry experience. While you'll find essential comforts like vault toilets, sturdy picnic tables, crackling fire rings, and secure shared food storage to protect your provisions from curious wildlife, the absence of running water adds to the primitive charm that draws nature lovers back season after season.

33100 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141

Deep within the untamed wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve lies Gator Head Campground, a true backcountry escape where adventure begins where the pavement ends. This primitive camping sanctuary in the Bear Island Unit rewards those willing to journey by off-road vehicle (permit required), bicycle, or on foot with nine secluded campsites, each thoughtfully equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and shared bear-proof food storage. While vault toilets provide basic facilities, the absence of running water ensures an authentic wilderness experience that connects you directly with Florida's raw natural beauty.

52105 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141, USA

Escape into the untamed wilderness at Pinecrest Group Campground, where four spacious group sites await adventurers seeking an authentic back-to-nature experience. Perfect for family reunions, scout troops, or outdoor clubs, each site comes thoughtfully furnished with sturdy picnic tables and traditional fire rings for evening gatherings under starlit skies. This is primitive camping at its finest – no hookups, no running water, and no permanent facilities – just you, your group, and the raw beauty of the Florida wilderness.