Long Pine Key Campground

Long Pine Key Campground is a lodging area set within a pine forest at the entrance to Everglades National Park. The grounds contain tent sites and spaces for RVs, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, along with basic restroom facilities.

The campground was created in the 1940s when the national park was founded to protect this subtropical wilderness. It developed from basic infrastructure into an organized space for visitors wanting to explore the nature preserve.

The campground draws nature enthusiasts who come to experience the Everglades ecosystem firsthand. During the day, you'll see visitors with binoculars and cameras observing and photographing the varied wildlife.

The best time for camping is from November through May, when weather is cooler and insect populations are lower. Those driving in will find easy road access from the main highway, and the on-site facilities allow for multi-day stays.

The site sits directly on a transition zone where wooded areas meet the open marshland of the Everglades. This location makes it ideal for observing both forest birds and marsh species that are otherwise difficult to see from a single vantage point.