Weekend availability at Mitchell Landing Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 16, 9:45 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open9/11 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open11/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open11/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open10/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open8/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open11/11 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Mitchell Landing Campground?
as of September 16Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Mitchell Landing Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
About this campground
Overview Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15-April 15 and offers 12 campsites. This campground allows for tent, RV, and travel trailer camping. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access, hiking, fishing, and our popular loop road scenic drive. The campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There is no water available. Recreation Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. It is part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at 239-695-1117 or visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm. Facilities Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located along a secondary gravel road. Campsites have gravel or grass pads and accommodate tent and RV campers. This campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, shared food storage, and fire rings. There is no water available. Natural Features The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988. Nearby Attractions Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road scenic drive. Shark Valley Visitor Center, part of Everglades National Park, is located 11 miles east. The Stairstep backcountry trails are accessible directly form the campground and they offer the only airboat trails in the preserve. The Florida National Scenic Trail is accessible 22 miles to the east.
Getting there
From Naples follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground. From Miami follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Pinecrest Group CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve1 mi
- Midway Campground (FL)Big Cypress National Preserve8 mi
- Oasis Visitor CenterBig Cypress National Preserve10 mi
- Shark Valley Visitor CenterEverglades National Park10 mi
- Monument Lake CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve14 mi
- Pink Jeep CampgroundBig Cypress National Preserve18 mi
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