Monument Lake Campground, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Monument Lake Campground is part of Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida (1 hr 1 min west of The Hammocks, FL) with an elevation of 10 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 28 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		20%
3 star		4%
2 star		3%
1 star		3%

@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #5

Great campsite. It has a trail and a lake for fishing. Theres lots to do near by including more trails, the skunk ape research headquarters, and the big cypress visitor center.

@JoseP958070152 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #11

I camp here often because it's always a smooth experience. Nice clean bathrooms and showers, potable water available, relatively close to Miami and Naples, and good sites. The few alligators in the lake won't bother you. This last time we could not make a fire due to a very high fire risk but used a charcoal grill/ All good.Hosts were very nice folks.

@OscarSEDF1D3C5 · Camped on Mar 4, 2026 at Campsite #4

The park ranger and other staff was very helpful . There is no electricity, but showers are available and they were clean confortable. Other guest were respectful with their generators and generally very quiet.

@TerryD4370431 · Camped on Mar 4, 2026 at Campsite #11

Beautiful park. Well-maintained and very clean.

@PaulaP3646161 · Camped on Mar 3, 2026 at Campsite #17

Easy in easy out. big spots. I was in 17 and loved it was slightly downhill but level side to side.

@JamesE8517315 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #11

Fantastic, well-run campground. Very clean and orderly. At least when I was there, it was relatively cool and breezy, so I didn't have any problem with bugs.

@SarahT3094084 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #7

Very nice, quiet campground. The host was welcoming and was happy to let us set up camp a little earlier than check in time. Very nice bathroom and shower. Only downside was one shower. We would definitely stay here again.

@PeterT9748478 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #33

I've driven by the Big Cypress National Preserve several times, but this time I needed a place to overnight enroute to the East Coast and Lake Worth. There was a fire in the NW corner that was big news at the time, and I did drive through some light smoke when I left Naples on Rt 41, but the air cleared up and from the Monument Lake Campground it was clear skies and generally peaceful. I might suggest a speed limit of 5mph not 15 to account for the cloud of dust that follows a vehicle at speed - When I entered the park I only idled the RV around the lake to my campsite. I would suggest when it's this dry to make a point to campers of only a creeping speed when passing other occupied campsites.

@RClarkM79A3892 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #35

Great sites, spacious campground, clean facilities, lovely lake, great area to explore.

@DeniseTC39E770 · Camped on Feb 28, 2026 at Campsite #13

Was much of what I expected for the time of year.

@HollyW4F0E0385 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #29

We stayed 2 nights at Monument Lake so that we could go to the Wild Hog BBQ. It was perfect for this, so close by. Good camp host, friendly other campers, sites not too crowded together, clean restrooms, and we loved watching the Purple martins!

@JamesG6676411 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #8

The site was over priced. The host did not enforce any of the rules. I had kids on electric bikes riding in and out of my site hitting my tent guy lines. There is only one shower stall for 2 campgrounds. The people staying in full hook up sites next to the tent sites were rude. I won't be back.

@BarryS5552372 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #32

Peaceful in beautiful surroundings. Great showers.

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #15

It was a lovely view, and conveniently located to boardwalks in Big Cypress Preserve. It was nice how every site was right by the lake. Host and other campers were friendly. Bathroom and shower were nice. Only issue was the alligators! They made us nervous going to the bathroom at night. :-P

@PamN2762723 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #33

We booked 5 sites with our friends..So nice to have this ability in a state that is very hard to get reservations. As locals it was a nice treat.. The camp host was informative and pleasant to deal with. The shower was so surprisingly large and had hot water.. Very clean.. One of the best showers stall I have experienced in a campground. Though there is only one.. worth any wait. Great stay.. great photos at sunrise

@WilliamZ116256 · Camped on Feb 19, 2026 at Campsite #5

Great place to camp. Lots to do nearby. Sites are spacious It was good to have a bathroom and shower at the campground.The camp hosts were very helpful.

@MadelinA4F072D · Camped on Feb 19, 2026 at Campsite #27

Wonderful minimalist park, clean, quiet and beautiful.

@JessicaS159432 · Camped on Feb 18, 2026 at Campsite #9

Wonderful facility with beautiful surroundings. Great shower and bathroom. Dish washing stations. Not a ton of shaded areas but still very nice.

@TomaszW80A52D7 · Camped on Feb 16, 2026 at Campsite #4

Nice spot to stay in the middle of Everglades. There was only one thing that we wish was there - hot water for bath. Everything else was just great.

@AndrewB2067797 · Camped on Feb 15, 2026 at Campsite #14

Only real issue is people coming off the highway to drive the loop around the lake sometimes driving too fast and kicking up dust. Quiet hours after 10PM - numerous campers are running their generators all night long and some around the clock.

@RoyceJ6A561C35 · Camped on Feb 13, 2026 at Campsite #2

First time visiting the area, will definitely recommend this campground to anyone who wants peaceful camping experience

@SueR99B4CE28A6 · Camped on Feb 11, 2026 at Campsite #10

Great location to Shark Valley Bike Trail, Marsh Trail, Big Cypress National Preserve Visitor Centers are must stops for guidance and maps for things to do. We loved the ranger led canoe trip.

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@BobS1319150 · Camped on Feb 10, 2026 at Campsite #9

Hot shower made it a great place to camp the night before a business meeting.

Good

@AndreasB925037 · Camped on Feb 9, 2026 at Campsite #3

very nice place

@ErikHEAE0D1F7C · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #28

We stayed at Monument Lake for one evening as we were traveling from St. Petersburg to Key West. The campground was clean, our campsite (#28) was spacious and had a great view of the sunset. We are looking forward to spending more time at Monument Lake to checkout the sights in Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglade N.P.

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