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    South Florida

    Everglades, beaches, and tropical wilderness

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    About South Florida

    South Florida is where the subtropics begin. The Everglades offer unmatched wilderness — alligators, wading birds, and endless sawgrass prairies. The Gulf Coast beaches provide stunning sunsets, while the Atlantic side offers world-class fishing. Camping here means embracing heat, bugs, and raw nature.

    Highlights

    • Everglades National Park — iconic wilderness
    • Big Cypress National Preserve — free backcountry camping
    • Bahia Honda State Park — best beach camping in Florida
    • Jonathan Dickinson State Park — diverse ecosystems
    • Long Key State Park — oceanside camping in the Keys transition zone

    Best For

    Everglades explorationBird watchingBeach campingFishingPhotography

    💡 Pro Tip

    Summer camping in South Florida is brutal — 90°F+ with intense mosquitoes. Visit Nov–April for the best experience.

    Featured in South Florida

    Jonathan Dickinson State Park
    State Park

    Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Hobe Sound, FL

    A 10,500-acre park along the Loxahatchee River with diverse ecosystems from sand pine scrub to mangroves. Multiple campground loops accommodate car campers with shaded sites and river access.

    🚿💧🔧⚡🚻+5
    $22-$30/night
    Flamingo Campground - Everglades
    State Park

    Flamingo Campground - Everglades

    Homestead, FL

    Located at the southern tip of mainland Florida in Everglades National Park. Wake up to manatees, crocodiles, and spectacular sunsets over Florida Bay. Truly wild camping experience.

    🚿💧🔧⚡🚻+3
    $30/night

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