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Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Midway Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee. The live campsite inventory has 36 sites: 26 RV electric and 10 tent-only nonelectric. Official facilities text lists electric hookups on RV sites, a dump station, flush toilets, and water, with picnic tables and hibachi-style grills at RV sites.
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Short answer
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve books on recreation.gov up to 6 months out. Camp.land watches this campground for cancellations and emails you a booking link when a site opens.
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Campsite Types
RV electric
26 sites
Electric · dump station on siteRV OK
Tent only nonelectric
10 sites
No hookups · tents onlyTent OK
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Ochopee and the Tamiami Trail corridor have cabins and vacation rentals when Midway is booked.
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Guide to Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
Best Campsites
For Families:RV electric sites include a picnic table and grill on the official facilities list
For Tents:10 tent-only nonelectric sites in the Recreation.gov inventory
For RVs:26 RV electric sites; official text notes limited to no shade around the lake
When to Go
Winter and early spring in the preserve, when temperatures are milder than summer in the Everglades region.
Tips
- →Reserve on Recreation.gov (facility 246892)
- →Official facilities text says RV sites around the lake have limited to no shade — plan for sun
- →Oasis Visitor Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's gallery are the nearby attractions named on the official page
- →This is Big Cypress National Preserve, not Everglades National Park
Highlights
36 reservable sites on Recreation.gov26 RV electric sites and 10 tent-only nonelectric sitesOfficial facilities: dump station, flush toilets, and waterCentrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve per the official overviewNearby official attractions include Oasis Visitor Center and Shark Valley
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve — Frequently Asked
Is Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve hard to book?+
Yes — Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Winter and early spring in the preserve, when temperatures are milder than summer in the Everglades region. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve have?+
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve has 36 campsites, including RV electric, Tent only nonelectric.
How far in advance should I book Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?+
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve?+
Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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