Monument Lake Campground, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL

Monument Lake Campground is part of Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida (57 min west of The Hammocks, FL) with an elevation of 10 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is open all year. 28 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Fees range from $24.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing.

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(239) 695-1205 (Information)
$24 - $28

Campsites Available This Weekend 38

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	Available	Pull-Through	45 ft	$28
#2	Available	Pull-Through	40 ft	$28
#3	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$28
#4	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$24
#5	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#6	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#7	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#8	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#9	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#10	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#11	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#12	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#13	Available	Parallel	-	$24
#14	Available	Parallel	45 ft	$28
#15	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$28
#16	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$28
#17	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$28
#18	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$28
#19	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$28
#20	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$28
#21	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$28
#22	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$28
#23	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$28
#24	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$28
#25	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$28
#26	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$28
#27	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$28
#28	Available	Pull-Through	45 ft	$28
#29	Available	Pull-Through	45 ft	$28
#30	Available	Pull-Through	42 ft	$28
#31	Available	Pull-Through	40 ft	$28
#32	Available	Pull-Through	42 ft	$28
#33	Available	Pull-Through	45 ft	$28
#34	Available	Pull-Through	45 ft	$28
#35	Available	Pull-Through	40 ft	$28
#36	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$28
#37	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$28
#38	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$28

Campground Capacity Next 30 Days

Campsite Reviews (65)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		74%
4 star		17%
3 star		3%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@ErichABDFCF3C1 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #27

Wir hatten pure Entspannung mit ein wenig Thrill. Im See eher nicht baden. Die Alligatoren mgen das nicht. Anlage super sauber und gepflegt. Moskitospray nicht vergessen. Viel Spa

@JANINED0118364 · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #10

Mostly empty campground which was great! There were just enough neighbors to enjoy and play with our kids. Restrooms were clean. So many activities to enjoy at Big Cypress and free canoeing and wet walks.

@MatthewJ669637 · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #11

Loved the area and the hosts were kind. The camp sites were very close together. Saw a gator. Could hear the animals.

@EDGARSC90A30D3 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #13

It is a beautiful place, very peaceful. Bedroom were clean

@BrittneyC2DFE2 · Camped on Mar 13, 2024 at Campsite #11

Everything you could want in a tent campsite. Access to a nice bathroom and is relatively quiet. Our second time here!

@AngelaRB582423 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #13

Well kept grounds and lovely area to camp. We tented and there was ample room. Beautiful lake with wonderful sunrises. Host was very pleasant and accomodating.

@DavidF8210922 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #4

Good clean facilities. Friendly camp host and beautiful property. Gators by the lake

@LisaD3889585 · Camped on Mar 6, 2024 at Campsite #27

Gators in the lake were cool. Weather was hot, humid, and buggy which was a little uncomfortable without electricity. Info board at entrance was helpful. Enjoyed wildlife including birds, dragonflies, and butterflies. Visitor center staff was good. Activities and sights all required driving. Canoe trip was booked a few weeks out.

@HaliSCAE8B477D · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #12

The campground was perfect! The restrooms and showers were clean. Everyone was quiet in the evenings and there wasn't a lot of light pollution from other campers so we were able to view the sky! There was a resident gator was out monitoring his domain and rightfully sun soaking. We saw turkeys and lots of other birds. Mosquitos everywhere so bring your bug spray and wood for fires at night. Golden hour is beautiful on the lake. Big Cypress I will be back! Location was about 25 mins to the Everglades City and Everglades NP & 1.5 hours from Miami.

@JosephW2431488 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #13

Large, clean, flat, well-maintained sites. Clean bathrooms. Nice camp host.

@MariaH7696158F · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #24

Great campground to spend time in Big Cypress National Preserve. All sites surround the lake and have a lake view. Everyone was quiet and the campground was kept very neat and tidy. The park is well enough away from any city so star gazing is amazing.

@SteveB4787856 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #18

I loved my stay

@StanT7B125A812 · Camped on Feb 28, 2024 at Campsite #32

We had a great stay, sites were well maintained and open, and plenty of room between campsites. Good central location to drive and see other places in the everglades. Staff was friendly and helpful.

@TaylorS9260528 · Camped on Feb 26, 2024 at Campsite #11

Friendly camp host. Beautiful grounds. Close to tons of trails and other fun things to do. Will definitely be staying here again.

@WilliamH371990 · Camped on Feb 26, 2024 at Campsite #30

Really nice campground. Lots of room between spots. Ice clean restrooms. Easy in and out. Close to highway. Host very ice.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Feb 23, 2024 at Campsite #12

Nice spot to get away. Lots of wilderness to explore from the campground. Friendly hosts.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Feb 22, 2024 at Campsite #5

Had a great stay in tent site #12, hosts were friendly. Did a lot of exploring from Monument lake.

@ZacharyM566746 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #10

NOT CLEAR PARKING!!! You have to drive over the grass to your spot to park for tent camping. At night the fire rings are not visible. Long story short . . . I hit one with the front of my car and blew out the tire. My next-door tent neighbor also hit his car on a fire ring the night before. Monument Lake should either add a reflective coating to the fire rings or create paved parking areas so that this doesn't happen in the future. Bummer to spend $185 on a new tire on my vacation!

@BrianR40965A03 · Camped on Feb 18, 2024 at Campsite #13

Arrived following a poring rain on bicycles and the host and hostess could not have been more accomodating to us. From making sure our sites were as high (and dry) as possible to using the bathroom facilities to get dried out they were super helpful. We just wish that the rain had let up for us to see the star show it is famous for.

@ANNAV10C6491CE · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #7

Nice campground. Clean toilets (cleaned every day). Overall impressions are satisfactory. You can spend a couple of days in this place. The only negative is that there are no attractions around, but people come here for peace and nature.

@StevenV795070D · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #28

Very nice campground. Quiet, clean, and surrounded by natural beauty. Well visit again. Good access to Shark Valley.

@kennethT122875 · Camped on Feb 14, 2024 at Campsite #35

Small, quiet and clean campground. Friendly hosts. Sites are spacious.

@PaulC8096585 · Camped on Feb 13, 2024 at Campsite #30

Very nice campground with excellent proximity to the wildlife drive.

@GregoryB745869 · Camped on Feb 11, 2024 at Campsite #33

Beautiful location on a lake! Sites are a little close together. Lots of generators running mornings and evenings.

@neliaPDC0E0E94 · Camped on Feb 10, 2024 at Campsite #4

I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE this campground

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