Midway Campground (Fl)
Big Cypress National Preserve — lakeside
Location: Ochopee, FL, FL
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1060 reviews)
Season: May through October
Midway 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.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.Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve, offering a multitude of re
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Midway Campground offers a remote, peaceful setting in Big Cypress National Preserve with excellent recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, and boardwalk exploration. Google reviewers consistently praise its well-maintained grounds, friendly staff, and good value pricing.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Kingsnake, Burmese Python, and Florida Cottonmouth present in the area. Big Cypress Fox Squirrel and American Crow also documented.
Insider tips for Midway Campground (Fl): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand RV sites are paved with electric hookups; tent sites available but have no hookups Dump station available on-site for RV waste disposal Located at approximately mile marker 52 on US HWY 41 between Naples and Miami
Skip Midway Campground (Fl) if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select RV sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need full hookups — most sites lack water and sewer connections.
Best time to visit Midway Campground (Fl): May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data.
Nearby campgrounds: Pinecrest Group Campground (Ochopee, FL), Mitchell Landing Campground (Ochopee, FL), Monument Lake Campground (Ochopee, FL), Pink Jeep Campground (Ochopee , FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Midway Campground (Fl)
Cell signal at Midway Campground (Fl) (Ochopee, FL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Midway 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.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.Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve, offering a multitude of recreational activities. Ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.This campground offers electric hookups for RV sites, dump station, flush toilets, and water.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
RV sites are paved with electric hookups; tent sites available but have no hookups
Dump station available on-site for RV waste disposal
Located at approximately mile marker 52 on US HWY 41 between Naples and Miami
Official operating season per verified campground data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
From Naples: Follow US HWY 41 east until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 52) From Miami: Follow US HWY 41 west until you see signs for campground (approximately mile marker 52)
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big Cypress National Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big Cypress National Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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