Wildlife abounds while RV camping near Homestead under the dark sky of the Florida Everglades.
About an hour south (but a world away) of South Miami Beach, Homestead is the ideal gateway for RV campers exploring the 1.5 million acres of Everglades National Park. Among the subtropical wilderness, hikers and boaters encounter nine distinct habitats, from pine rocklands to coastal lowlands, plus one of the largest wetlands in the world. Keep the binoculars handy for the elusive Florida panther, American crocodile, and over 360 different species of birds, too. Alternately, the lesser-known but equally impressive Southern Glades Wildlife and Environmental Area is minutes from Homestead and a bird-watching paradise, home to the roseate spoonbill and the endangered wood stork—winter is the best time to spot migrating birds here. Several Homestead RV parks can be found with full hookups, paved pads, dump stations, potable water, and restrooms, while some RV resorts go the extra mile for family-friendly vacations, offering clubhouses, swimming pools, and even hot tubs for relaxing those tired muscles after a long day of adventuring through the beaches and wetlands of southern Florida.