Flamingo Campground, Campground in Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
Flamingo Campground is a camping facility at the southern edge of Everglades National Park with direct access to Florida Bay and multiple waterways. The site contains picnic tables, fire rings, and solar-heated showers alongside nearby hiking and canoe trails.
The campground was established in the 1950s to make the Everglades accessible for outdoor recreation. This development became important in opening the national park to visitors and shaping how people experience the region.
The campground serves as a place where park rangers share daily programs about the Everglades ecosystem and its role in Florida's environment. Visitors can learn about the wildlife and natural features of this region while staying here.
Plan for travel time to reach the southern end of the park where services are limited. Check which trails and activities match your interests before arriving.
Visitors often spot alligators, manatees, and many bird species directly from their campsites along the water. This closeness to wildlife makes staying here a distinctive nature-watching experience.
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