Mitchell Landing Campground
Federal campground in Big Cypress National Preserve
Location: Ochopee, FL, FL
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (82 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mitchell-landing-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Primitive campground in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a peaceful atmosphere with 12 sites suitable for tent and RV camping. Google reviewers praise the quiet setting and friendly community, with a 4.4/5 rating from 41 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Black Bear, American Alligator, Striped Swampsnake, and Brahminy Blindsnake documented in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Mitchell Landing Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Cell phone service is limited; plan accordingly and make reservations in advance Access via Loop Road at Mile marker 40 on US HWY 41; use east entrance for easier access with larger vehicles
Skip Mitchell Landing Campground if: You need water hookups—no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require reliable cell phone service. You prefer developed campground amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
Best time to visit Mitchell Landing Campground: August 15 - April 15 — Official operating season per RIDB. Note: Verified data shows season as May through October; RIDB states August 15-April 15. Confirm current season before booking..
Nearby campgrounds: Pinecrest Group Campground (Ochopee, FL), Midway Campground (Fl) (Ochopee, FL), Monument Lake Campground (Ochopee, FL), Pink Jeep Campground (Ochopee , FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mitchell Landing Campground
Cell signal at Mitchell Landing Campground (Ochopee, FL): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Cell phone service is limited; plan accordingly and make reservations in advance
Access via Loop Road at Mile marker 40 on US HWY 41; use east entrance for easier access with larger vehicles
Official operating season per RIDB. Note: Verified data shows season as May through October; RIDB states August 15-April 15. Confirm current season before booking.
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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