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Monument Lake Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve · Ochopee, FL
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Big Cypress National Preserve — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:1 (239) 695-1205
- Address:33100 Tamiami Trl E · Ochopee, FL · 34141
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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How busy it gets
Recreation.gov612 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Usually has openings
11% booked
684 of 6,137 released site-nights were already reserved · Aug 2026 – Feb 2027 · busiest Jan 2027 at 27%
Aug
4%
Sep
5%
Oct
1%
Nov
3%
Dec
6%
Jan
27%
Feb
21%
Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Good Coverage
Average 3.5 of 4 bars · 487 reports across 3 carriers
Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.
Verizon
Excellent Coverage
3.5/4
225 reports
AT&T
Good Coverage
3.4/4
143 reports
T-Mobile
Excellent Coverage
3.5/4
119 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (38)
In this park
Trails at Big Cypress National Preserve
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Monument Lake Campground
Loop Road Scenic Drive (County Road 94)
Florida
Gator Hook Trail
Florida
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
Florida
Turner Road, Wagon Wheel Road, and Birdon Road Scenic Drive Loop
Florida
Turner River and Halfway Creek Canoe Trails
Florida
Halfway Creek Loop
Florida
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Florida hunting page
