Long Pine Key Campground

This spacious and well-maintained campground is located seven miles from the Everglades National Park entrance. The park is open seasonally from November to May, and sites are available on a first-come first-serve basis only. With 108 drive-up spots and one large group campground (reservable by phone) there is usually always enough space to meet the demand of campers (but if you do find yourself out of luck, Flamingo Campground is 30 miles south through the park). Long Pine Key features clean restrooms, flat private camping spots, a picnic area with fire grates, and potable water. There are no showers. Bring your own firewood, and plenty of bug spray. Activities include a fishing pond, fabulous hiking trails, and educational ranger-led programs at the amphitheatre.