National Park Service
Near Homestead, Florida: $30–$50/night, rigs to 45 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Homestead, Florida
How much does camping at Flamingo Campground (Everglades NP) cost, and when is it open?
Flamingo Campground (Everglades NP) near Homestead, Florida (National Park Service) — camping fee $30–$50/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 45 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$30–$50/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 45 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
End-of-road at the southernmost tip of mainland Florida. Manatees surface in the marina basin at dawn; rangers do free 7am 'Manatee Watch' walks Dec-Mar. New eco-tents (added 2023) bridge tent simplicity with platform comfort.
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