Darwin's Place Campground
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Darwin's Place
Surrounding Views: The Darwin's Place camping area is situated in a beautiful natural setting. The surrounding area is characterized by cypress swamps, wet prairies, and pine forests. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators, panthers, and a wide range of bird species.
Specific Nearby Points of Interest: The camping area offers easy access to a number of nearby points of interest. Visitors can explore the nearby hiking trails, take part in a guided nature walk, or go on an airboat tour of the area.
Campground Amenities: The Darwin's Place camping area is a primitive camping area, which means that there are no amenities available. Visitors must bring their own food, water, and supplies. There are no restrooms or showers available at the camping area.
Interesting Facts About the Area: The Big Cypress National Preserve is home to a number of unique plant and animal species. The area is also home to the endangered Florida panther, which is one of the most endangered mammals in the United States.
Best Time of Year to Visit: The best time of year to visit the Darwin's Place camping area is from December to April. During this time, the weather is cool and dry, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-70s.
Sources:
1. National Park Service - Big Cypress National Preserve Camping: Darwin's Place
2. Florida Hikes - Darwin's Place
3. Visit Florida - Big Cypress National Preserve
What's on-site at Darwin's Place
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Darwin's Place , with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lake | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Whitehead | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Whitehead Landing | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Porter Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Revell Landing | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mack Slough | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Darwin's Place -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham River Near The Watson Place | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Lostmans River Below Second Bay | 6,540 cfs | → |
| Tamiami Canal Outlets | · | → |
| Broad River Near The Cutoff | 359 cfs | → |
| Barron River Below Sr29-3 At Copeland | 18 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Bradwell Bay
- Lake Talquin State Forest
- Bradwell Unit - Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area
- Wilderness Mud Swamp/New River
- Womack Creek Unit - Tate's Hell Wildlife Management Area
- Robert Brent Wildlife Management Area
Boat launches
- The Fishing Hole
- Chokoloskee Island Park & Marina
- Glades Haven Rv Park, Bait And Tackle
- Big Cypress National Preserve - Halfway Creek - Seagrape Boat Launch (Primitive)
- Everglades Rod & Gun Club Hotel
- Loop Road Monroe County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area
- Gulf Specimen Public Aquarium
- Crooked River Lighthouse
- Alligator Point
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Darwin's Place as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Darwin's Place
Can I make reservations at Darwin's Place ?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Darwin's Place ?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
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