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Monument Lake Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Big Cypress National Preserve |
| Location | Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve · 25.86526, -81.11398 · Map |
| Sites | 38 public sites counted from the federal listing — 28 rv nonelectric; 10 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 38 sites Water hookups at 0 of 38 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 38 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 38 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 26 sites · 30 ft: 26 sites · 35 ft: 26 sites · 40 ft: 21 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 38 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 1 (239) 695-1205 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-14.
From the official listing
Overview Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks. Recreation Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. Facilities This campground offers flush toilets and drinking water. Fire rings are available at the tent sites. Natural Features The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each campsite is open with limited to no shade. Tent sites are tucked away from the RV area and close to the campground host and restroom. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988. Nearby Attractions Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art Gallery.
Directions, from the listing
From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east until you see the sign for campground (approximately mile marker 59).
From Miami: Follow US HIWY 41 west until you see the sign for campground (approximately mile marker 59)
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Trip Card — Monument Lake Campground
Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Ochopee · Florida · Big Cypress National Preserve |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 38 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246894 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.