Mitchell Landing Campground

Excellent camping experience at Big Cypress National Preserve. Very peaceful atmosphere, friendly people, and no water service at campsites (restrooms only), but cell phone reception is very good, which makes communication easy. The park rangers were outstanding—helpful, approachable, and easy to communicate with. Seeing wild boars calmly walking at night among campers was an unforgettable and unique experience. We would definitely return.

It's dark. It's quiet. It's a relaxation heaven. Plenty of space in the few spots available. Did I mention it's dark. You're 7 miles from the main road. And that road is basically middle of nowhere Everglades.

This has to be one of my favorite camp grounds I've visited so far. There is $24 service charge to rent the campground online. I recommend reserving ahead of time because some the campground spots don't have as much privacy as others. I stayed in camp site number 4 and enjoyed the privacy we got from using our car as a blockade. There were lots of bugs, which is typical for south Florida around this time of year. The campground is spacious, and allowed for us to sent up a ten person tent. Each camp site comes with a lantern post, a bbq bit with a "grill" and picnic table. There was a bathroom available near by but it is gross and full of flies. My friends and I had a great time and would recommend this spot if you are looking to get away from the city and disconnect for a while.

This is dry camping, located on the Loop, off Rte 41. It has 15 sites, first come, first serve only. 2 bathroom facilities that do not have running water. It's very quiet and has a Air boat landing, which we were lucky enough to see get used this weekend. We rode our bikes on the Loop road and saw several alligators. Despite what another viewer said, you do have to pay to stay. There is a Campground Host, who will provide an envelope for payment. I wrote a check. Annual Camping Pass discount accepted. Just write your pass number on the envelope. You can stay up to 10 days. I only gave it 3 stars because the potties were full of flies. The Host, Rich, was wonderfully attentive.

This was an easy one hour drive for us. We prefer very primitive dispersed camping away from humans entirely but this was quick and unplanned. The campground is clean and well maintained. The camp manager was friendly and helpful. Garbage appeared to be collected twice/day. The bathrooms were clean enough- you get what you get with a pit toilet. The floors were clean and there was toilet paper. There is very little privacy at the campground - so be aware. We stayed at site 7 which offered relative privacy, especially if you park your vehicle(s) between the site and the road. You can drive to loop road and head west to check out wildlife, once you get to the unpaved section. If you are traveling with children, there is really no place they can take off to roam and explore. Ours were 12 b