About this campground
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center is currently closed due to construction. The Gulf Coast kayak launch and surrounding site are open. Gulf Coast Rangers can be found onsite or reached at (786) 758-0635.
Getting there
The Gulf Coast Visitor Center is located 5 miles south of Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) on State Road 29, in Everglades City. From Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), take exit 80 (State Road 29) south and proceed 20 miles to Everglades City. Once in Everglades City, follow the signs to the park. The visitor center is on the right. Approximate GPS coordinates: 25°50'49.03" N 81°23'06.85" W
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor CenterBig Cypress National Preserve5 mi
- Burns Lake CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve11 mi
- Monument Lake CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve17 mi
- Pink Jeep CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve21 mi
- Oasis Visitor CenterBig Cypress National Preserve22 mi
- Midway Campground (FL)Big Cypress National Preserve25 mi
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Florida campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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