Big Cypress National Preserve13
Campsite #13 at Monument Lake Campground, Big Cypress National Preserve, FL
$24
Campsite #13
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
3/9
3/12
Campsite #13 Features: Walk-In access, Parallel parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DeniseTC39E770 · Camped on Feb 28, 2026 at Campsite #13
Was much of what I expected for the time of year.
@RonaldK6773497 · Camped on Feb 27, 2025 at Campsite #13
Nice place, friendly host . Only thing there are no clear cut spots to put your tent and it becomes a bit weird if its booked full to decide who sets up where. clean bathrooms . not a lot of shade on this side for the tent campers . best side for shade is the north side but that's for rv and campers only
Excellent
@Elizabeth38460 · Camped on Feb 13, 2025 at Campsite #13
Friendly volunteers! Quiet. Took the scenic loop off 41 and saw lots of beautiful birds and alligators! Saw a beautiful sunset!!
Good
@EDGARSC90A30D3 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #13
It is a beautiful place, very peaceful. Bedroom were clean
Good
@AngelaRB582423 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #13
Well kept grounds and lovely area to camp. We tented and there was ample room. Beautiful lake with wonderful sunrises. Host was very pleasant and accomodating.
@JosephW2431488 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #13
Large, clean, flat, well-maintained sites. Clean bathrooms. Nice camp host.
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@BrianR40965A03 · Camped on Feb 18, 2024 at Campsite #13
Arrived following a poring rain on bicycles and the host and hostess could not have been more accomodating to us. From making sure our sites were as high (and dry) as possible to using the bathroom facilities to get dried out they were super helpful. We just wish that the rain had let up for us to see the star show it is famous for.
Excellent
@BobK5632765 · Camped on Dec 23, 2023 at Campsite #13
Nice campsite with standard fire pits (hard to cook because the grates cant be lowered), decent spacing, and relatively secluded. Surprisingly has full cell coverage with AT&T (this could be a pro or con depending on self control).
Excellent
@HarryS7293485 · Camped on Nov 30, 2023 at Campsite #13
Great location to explore Big Cypress and SW FL, really nice clean campground, and even hot showers! Hosts are really nice too.
Excellent
@BruceG5919056 · Camped on Feb 19, 2023 at Campsite #13
This is a good campground from which to visit the northern Everglades and the Big Cypress, i.e. Turner River, Everglades City, and many hiking trails. Restrooms have running water and hot showers!Although the campsites are rather close together, they have good views to the Big Cypress landscape.
Excellent
@LeslieD8467471 · Camped on Jan 14, 2023 at Campsite #13
This is a beautiful little campground with friendly folks and dark skies for star gazing.
Excellent
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Dec 26, 2022 at Campsite #13
Quiet campground in the heart of Big Cypress. Nice lake, clean restroom, shower is a little cold but it works. No hookups, but pottable water is available. Most campsites have a tree or two for some shade. Perfect for base camp while exploring the area.
Excellent
@JohnO9176954 · Camped on Dec 7, 2022 at Campsite #13
Beautiful setting, great at sunrise and sunset. Tent sites are pretty close together but other than that it's great.
Good
@GordonB3347961 · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #13
great campground in a beautiful natural area.Fairly dark at night, dark is good.The camp host Chris is outstanding.It's impossible to imagine a better person for this job. Thanks for everything
@BelindaC919B7B · Camped on Feb 28, 2022 at Campsite #13
I stayed in a tent. A simple campground setup, a nice lake to view, with a resident alligator. Bathrooms and shower were really nice. Easy access to main road. Would definitely stay again.
@AndreaC2078371 · Camped on Feb 25, 2022 at Campsite #13
The park host was welcoming and helpful with great tips for where to get things locally. Showers are warm, and early in the morning you can spot some alligators in the lake! :)
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@ClaraH38293BC6 · Camped on Feb 20, 2022 at Campsite #13
Campground is great. The camp host was very friendly and offered a lot of information and advice. When I arrived the campers in the spot next to mine had overtaken my entire area as well. I drive over to the camp host and, he spoke with the campers and resolved the issue in a super diplomatic manner. All was well after. I really liked how quiet the campgrounds became after 8PM. Learning they had just installed hot showers in the bathroom building was a pleasant surprise as well! Can't wait to return!
Good
@KevinV1108191 · Camped on Feb 4, 2022 at Campsite #13
I was really impressed with this campground, it was my first time there. The location is great, easy access to scenic drives and all the fantastic parks along 41 in Big Cypress and Everglades. It is a longish drive into civilization so make sure you have necessary supplies with you, it's not quick to just run out and get things, but I knew that going in. The lake in the middle of the campground is scenic and offers great wildlife viewing without even leaving the campground (gators!). Bathroom was clean and the shower stall is huge! Campground hosts were very friendly and made check-in easy. Sites are well marked, not a lot of privacy, but almost all sites back up to wilderness so you don't feel surrounded by people. AND it seemed like a nice community, and I even made friends with our neighbors. Will definitely stay here again next time I'm due for a south Florida camping trip!
Excellent
Excellent
@KevinV1108191 · Camped on Feb 4, 2022 at Campsite #13
I was really impressed with this campground, it was my first time there. The location is great, easy access to scenic drives and all the fantastic parks along 41 in Big Cypress and Everglades. It is a longish drive into civilization so make sure you have necessary supplies with you, it's not quick to just run out and get things, but I knew that going in. The lake in the middle of the campground is scenic and offers great wildlife viewing without even leaving the campground (gators!). Bathroom was clean and the shower stall is huge! Campground hosts were very friendly and made check-in easy. Sites are well marked, not a lot of privacy, but almost all sites back up to wilderness so you don't feel surrounded by people. AND it seemed like a nice community, and I even made friends with our neighbors. Will definitely stay here again next time I'm due for a south Florida camping trip!
Excellent
Excellent
@EnriqueL591A1B · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #13
We spent one night at Monument Lake. It was quiet and the area was clean. The fire pit had a grill for cooking. We saw one good sized alligator in the lake.
Good
@BenS5147247 · Camped on Apr 2, 2021 at Campsite #13
Peaceful sites with great campground hosts that keep the amenities in good shape.
Excellent
@RonaldM7208164 · Camped on Mar 26, 2021 at Campsite #13
Excellent place!!... My family and I have been there twice this year already, restrooms are always super clean, the campground is really quiet and you can see Alligators on the lake!!
Excellent
@YokoF23847443B · Camped on Jan 16, 2021 at Campsite #13
Very beautiful and quiet. The lake is so calm, it's like a mirror so that you can see the upside down view. We saw a beautiful sunset and a lot of star at night. We love it so much so we already booked for next one!
Excellent
@ML7739C1BAA1C6 · Camped on Jan 15, 2021 at Campsite #13
This is a great central location if you want to be close to some cool things to do within the preserve. Its well maintained by the staff and we camp here just about every year.
Excellent
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