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1 Flamingo Lodge Highway, Lot #, Flamingo, FL, 33034
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating 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.
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.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Cell Phone Reception
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Directions
The Flamingo Campground is located 38 miles south after going through the main entrance to Everglades National Park in Homestead.
Rates & Fees
Flamingo Campground- RV with electric hook-up (Monday - Thursday, per site per night)
The fee covers electric hook-up per site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.
Flamingo Campground- RV with electric hookup (Friday - Sunday, per site per night)
The fee covers electric hook-up per site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.
Flamingo Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Monday - Thursday, per site per night)
The fees cover a non-electric hook-up site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.
Flamingo Campground- tent and non-electric RV (Friday - Sunday, per site per night)
The fees cover a non-electric hook-up site per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park. A 10% discount is offered to seniors, active and retired military, and Access Pass holders.
Flamingo Campground- group site (per night per site)
The fee covers up to 15 people, 5 tents and 3 vehicles per night. This camping fee does not include the entrance fee to the Park.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times.Regulations Overview
Only 1 primary camping unit (RV) and 1 secondary unit (tent), or 2 tents per campsite. Maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles per campsite. Do not park on grass. Check-out time is 12 noon. Campground speed limit is 15 MPH. Obey all traffic signs. Fires permitted in grills only. Fires must be attended at all times. Do not feed or harass any wildlife. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generators may be operated from 8:00 a.m. to 8;00 p.m. only. All food and food preparation must be kept sealed in a vehicle or hard-sided camping unit when not in use. Do not leave garbage out. Dispose of all garbage and recyclable material in the dumpsters provided. No swimming in lakes or ponds. Fishing is permitted with a Florida State Fishing License. Pets must be kept on a leash (max. 6 feet in length) at all times. Pets are only allowed in camping sites and parking lots. Do not tie or attach anything to trees. Use the dump station for gray water and sewage disposal.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There are wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Cell Phone Information
Cellphone reception is not reliable, but AT&T sometimes has service
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
There are designated accessible campsites for RV's.
RV Maximum Length
35
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The Flamingo Campground accommodates tents and RV's and has designated accessible campsites. Parking lots contain van accessible parking spaces identifiable by clear signage.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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