Midway Campground, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL

Midway Campground is part of Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida (51 min west of The Hammocks, FL) with an elevation of 32 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites. The campground is open all year. 26 sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 26 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $30.00.

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25.85139, -80.98722
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$24 - $30

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 17, 2024 34

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#1	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#2	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#2	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#3	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#3	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#4	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#4	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#5	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#5	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#6	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#6	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#7	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#7	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#8	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#8	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#9	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#9	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#10	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#10	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#11	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#12	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#13	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#14	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#15	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#16	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#17	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#18	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#19	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#20	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#21	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#22	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#23	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#26	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 34

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#1	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#2	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#2	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#3	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#3	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#4	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#4	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#5	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#5	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#6	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#6	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#7	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#7	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#8	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#8	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#9	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#9	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#10	Available	Back-In	-	$24
#10	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#11	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#12	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#14	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#15	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#16	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#18	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#19	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#20	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#21	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#22	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#23	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#24	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#25	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#26	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (445)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		24%
3 star		7%
2 star		4%
1 star		2%

@Bernadett19D1D · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #21

It was nice clean The only thing is wish it had water at campsites

@ArijitSF3575F5 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #17

This was my second visit to the midway campground. The first visit was wonderful so I wanted to return while my son was visiting. No problems getting a site like before so I was a little surprised. When I arrived at the campground, the place was deserted! There was no camp host - and maybe just a couple of RVs inside. I realize this is summer and camping in Florida in the middle of summer is not everyone's cup of tea. Then why charge reservation fees when you do not provide any amenities? The grass was uncut - the whole place was filled with weeds and most of the sites were unusable because of the bugs and overgrown vegetation. There was waterlogging at most of the sites which made the Even then we were okay since we could pick another site (our reserved site was unusable - there was a huge hornet nest right on the picnic bench!) - but the bathrooms were closed and locked, no water and just a handwritten sign saying "Use bathrooms at Oasis visitor center" - which is a 2.5 mile drive. So every time we needed to use the bathroom we had to leave our gear, tent and bikes at the site unprotected and drive 2.5 miles to use the restroom.If no amenities will be provided, shouldn't that be specified at the campsite and in the reservation page so we could be appropriately prepared? Sadly, this hurt our view of this campground after this trip.I recommend not camping here during the summer months (not sure when that starts though in Floda since it is pretty much warm all the time :)But if you are going to camp, and not use an RV, check to make sure the place will have the amenities.

@PaulM4542921 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #2

Horrible zero maintenance, dirty bathrooms and to top it off they closed them.super run down and disgusting bathrooms.It is a beautiful place with a lot of nature. I hope you give it love and maintenance.I have never had any complaints from other campgrounds I have visited

@MenaFB13F7DEAB · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #23

Terrible place. No help in person or on the phone. Sewer drain under water. Potable water very sketchy. Mosquitos will carry you away in the sunshine. Only stayed one night and had to forfeit the rest of the reservation. Edit to Review: You can file a refund request on Recreation.gov after the reservation ends! I didnt expect to hear anything but just got notice of refund over a month later. Thank you!

@JaneS8855491 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #14

The campground was clean and quiet. There was no camp host on duty. The mosquitoes were not terrible.

@DanielR3951934 · Camped on Jun 10, 2024 at Campsite #1

So many mosquitoes we needed a transfusion afterwards. Our fault for thinking we could come to Everglades in summer. But BE WARNED! Unless you like clouds of hundreds of tiny vampires come in the winter!

@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #6

This is a quiet campground. Has power to sites. No water or sewer at site. Water available near dump station. The most surprising is no bath houses.

@SergioPDD19FF9 · Camped on May 29, 2024 at Campsite #8

I booked on the phone at 10pm! I waited only 2 minutes to be connected to a specialist. Great job! The huge pluses are the campground has restrooms, low cost for those traveling by RV or tent. There is electricity and the grounds are very clean and well maintained. There was plenty to do at Big Cypress the next day, so would have stayed another night, but the route took us to another campground.

@garym1363889 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #14

Very well kept and clean. The sites were level, had some shade, and plenty of room between sites.

@PaulR7699704 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #24

I am from South Florida so this camsite for me is just a quick getaway and essentially...do nothing..ok read a book listen to music, meet fellow campers and essentially have some me time. I am there alone! If you want to fish walk across the road from the campsite, Careful for gators there. . It can also be daunting with traffic wizzing by! Most times you will catch Oscars which I have learnt are invasive and I have seen fishermen toss their catch across the street for the birds rather than returning them to the canal. I have only seen baby gators at the Midway lake. The sites on the west end will accomodate larger type campers unlike sites in the twenties which have low tree canopies. I particularly like sites 21-25 as they provide some shade. For campers wanting to tent I would go to Monument lake , just a few minutes west on US41 from Midway ( Keep in mind Monument Lake is seasonal unlike Midway) Reason is that they have toilets and showers. Also that campground is recessed in from the main road (US41) and is much quieter. Midway , unlike Monument lake has covered picnic areas . A great place to visit is the Oasis Visitors Center which is less than 5 minutes drive west of Midway. There is a catwalk there and lots of gator sightings. There aren't any showers at Midway ( I understand the park system is looking to upgrade, fingers crossed) and the restrooms are well kept. The only lights at nights are the lights from the restrooms. Three times around the campground is about a mile. My stay at Midway is usually in the months of Feb -Apr. Once the rainy season starts mid May onwards, the mosquitoes will eat you alive. I have stayed at Midway more than six times now and all the hosts( they are volunteers) , have been very nice. Towards the end of winter though, don't expext to see any.

@PhilippeRC7A4D · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #2

Clean, well maintained campground. This was a 1 night stopover on my way from Everglades to Miami to fish with my kayak. I read reviews that it was noisy from the road near by but it slowed down after 10 Pm and I had no issues getting to sleep. After 3 days in the Everglades with water we carried and a port-o-potty it was nice to have an actual bathroom that was impeccable. This would be a great site to be able to venture and visit other areas of Big Cypress. I also got a chance to visit Clyde Butcher gallery just down the street -Bonus!

@RClarkM79A3892 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #2

Lovely small campground, clean bathrooms, perfect for an overnight or to explore Big Cypress Preserve.

@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #25

Very nice campground, friendly hosts and immaculate restrooms.

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #1

Great camp hosts. Very clean campground. Spacious sites.

@BarbB3390867 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #26

The campground was very nice. It was well maintained and very clean. The campground hosts were very nice

@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #6

A great little campground in the middle of the Everglades. Super clean, well kept. Very convenient to see the Everglades and Big Cypress. We will be back.

@DaleC5331739 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #21

Love this campground. Small campground. Sites are level. Ok size. Most on the upper number sites have trees. Bathrooms clean.

@LauraG2045591 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #6

Wir haben hier gezeltet. Der Campingplatz war sauber und gepflegt und die Camp-hosts waren super lieb. Zum Zelten ist hier allerdings nur eine Nacht zu empfehlen, da es keine duschen gibt. Wir wrden auf jedenfall wieder kommen.

@HelenS1969177 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #20

The Campground volunteers are impeccable as to keeping the grounds good and the campers satisfied. Troy does an awesome job. Cant wait to see him next year.

@PatrickAF7BF24 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #4

Need to have turnouts when backing into a site. As long as weve come down I say the same thing as everyone else does but this will be our last time here when it rains we have to drive thru mud. Not no more. Change it

@DebbieV4617378 · Camped on Mar 20, 2024 at Campsite #6

The location is perfect for exploring many Everglades offerings, from visitor centers to nearby airboat tours and boardwalks. VERY well maintained lawns and sites. Biggest bummer is the bathhouse is toilets only, no showers. Also, our site had a BBQ and the site over had a fire pit; we wouldve loved the fire pit instead! But we had a portable one we could use. VERY nice sites with paved pads and electricity. We were concerned about the central pond and mosquitoes. They hit hard and fast right at dusk, so be prepared (we love eating outside, and the mosquitoes feasted well, too - haha!). Definitely would use this campground again.

@JeffreyD84C840 · Camped on Mar 18, 2024 at Campsite #1

Pretty park nice sites. Friendly staffClean bathrooms A few bugs after dusk but manageable considering its Florida Everglades

@scotts8955128 · Camped on Mar 16, 2024 at Campsite #2

We tent camped in the primitive area, mid March. No privacy and if you have trouble with loud neighbors it can be tough. Also, the campground is next to the road so the vehicles can get loud as they drive by. Mosquitos weren't too bad for us but they were there. A little bug spray was enough. Centrally located to all the parks, boat ramps, vistor's centers in the area's national parks. The hosts were nice and helpful, especially the maintenance guy. Fishing in the pond had a few bluegill, not much other than that. The canal across the street, had too many gators to fish. They kept chasing the topwater :) In the park, we saw cat birds, cardinals, fox squirrels, night herons, barred owls, lubber grasshoppers, and white eyed vireos. At night, the stars were beautiful. Would come on a new moon next time to really see some stars. Overall, a nice trip!

@DonnaL8792277 · Camped on Mar 16, 2024 at Campsite #10

It was lovely.

@AnnL9111173 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #13

Nice spot to camp and spend a few days at Big Cypress and Everglades. Low key the weekend we were there.

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