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Flamingo Campground Everglades: 2026 RV ReviewAn honest 2026 Flamingo Campground review with current $33–$60 rates, 41 electric sites, no water or sewer hookups, and practical trip advice.
National park · Everglades National Park · Florida
Flamingo Campground is the National Park Service campground at the far southern end of the main road through Everglades National Park in Florida, roughly 38 miles past the Homestead entrance, where the sawgrass gives way to mangrove and Florida Bay. It is a drive-in campground run by a concessioner rather than a resort, and it suits RVers who want to sleep inside the Everglades instead of commuting from Homestead each morning: paddlers, birders, anglers using the marina, and anyone who values the setting over comforts.
| Hookups | Mixed: none or electric; fill + dump |
|---|---|
| Sites | 65 RV sites (T-Loop), 55 tent sites (A-Loop) |
| Max RV length | Exact site; electric up to 45 ft |
| Cost | $33–$60 |
| Fees | Weekday/weekend rates differ; no water or sewer at site. |
| Reservations | Direct concessioner booking |
| Location | 38 miles south of park entrance (Homestead/Florida City) |
| Dump station | Yes (with water fill) |
| Showers | Bathhouses, but no hot water |
| Cell signal | Unreliable; limited AT&T may work around the west end of the developed area |
Source-backed: Official campground page (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
Flamingo Campground is the National Park Service campground at the far southern end of the main road through Everglades National Park in Florida, roughly 38 miles past the Homestead entrance, where the sawgrass gives way to mangrove and Florida Bay. It is a drive-in campground run by a concessioner rather than a resort, and it suits RVers who want to sleep inside the Everglades instead of commuting from Homestead each morning: paddlers, birders, anglers using the marina, and anyone who values the setting over comforts.
The RV section is the T-Loop, 65 sites of which 41 carry electric pedestals; no site has water or sewer, so you fill and dump at the shared station in the middle of the loop. Rates run $33 to $60 depending on hookup and whether it is a weekday or weekend, booked directly with the concessioner. The bathhouses have no hot water and cell service is unreliable, so this is not a remote-work base. November through April is the season to aim for; the wet months bring heat and insects. Enter your exact rig and tow-vehicle dimensions in the booking system rather than relying on any old campground-wide length figure, and note that the nearby Bayside Campground is closed for all of 2026, which puts more pressure on Flamingo inventory.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
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Flamingo Campground Everglades: 2026 RV ReviewAn honest 2026 Flamingo Campground review with current $33–$60 rates, 41 electric sites, no water or sewer hookups, and practical trip advice.
Regional guide
Everglades RV Camping: Alligators, Mangroves & the Road Less TraveledFlamingo is the end of the road — literally. It sits at the southernmost point of the park, overlooking Florida Bay where freshwater marsh meets saltwater mangrove coast. The campground is an open field with scattered shade trees and water views that make up for what the sites lack in privacy.
The T-Loop is the RV section: 65 sites total, with 41 of those offering electric hookups (20/30/50 amp). The remaining 24 T-Loop sites are non-electric. There are no water or sewer hookups at any site, but a dump station with a water filling spigot sits in the center of the T-Loop. The A-Loop has 55 tent-only sites.
The Flamingo marina and visitor center provide kayak and canoe rentals, boat tours, fuel, ice, and a small store. The campground has bathhouses, but the current operator says they do not have hot water.
Do not use an old campground-wide rig limit to choose a site. Enter the RV and tow-vehicle dimensions in the current booking system and verify the selected pad. Our updated Flamingo Campground review has the current rates, facilities, and 2026 closure alert.
Read the guide →Our verdict
Book Flamingo if you are self-contained, want electric deep inside the Everglades, and can live without hot showers or a signal. Skip it if you need sewer at the site, a working connection, or resort comforts.
No. The T-Loop has 41 electric sites (20/30/50 amp) and 24 non-electric sites, with no water or sewer at any pad. A dump station with a water fill spigot sits in the center of the T-Loop.
Our review lists dry RV sites at $33 Monday to Thursday and $38.50 Friday to Sunday, and electric RV sites at $50 midweek and $60 on weekends. Confirm current rates on the concessioner's booking page.
There is no useful campground-wide figure; electric sites reach about 45 feet, but fit is decided by the exact site. Enter your RV and tow-vehicle dimensions in the booking system and verify the selected pad.
About 38 miles south of the main entrance near Homestead and Florida City. Major resupply is back toward Homestead, so stock up before you drive in.
No. The campground has bathhouses, but the current operator states they do not have hot water.
November through April. The wet season brings heat and heavy insect pressure that can be uncomfortable even in a well-equipped rig.
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