Long Pine Key Campground campground
Long Pine Key Campground
The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding pine trees and prairies, with opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Nearby points of interest include the Anhinga Trail, which features a boardwalk through a sawgrass marsh, and the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, which offers educational exhibits and ranger-led programs.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, and potable water. There are no showers or electrical hookups available, so visitors should plan accordingly.
Interesting facts about the area include that the Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, and is home to a diverse array of plants and animals, including alligators, panthers, and manatees. The area is also important for water conservation, as it serves as a vital source of drinking water for millions of people in southern Florida.
The best time of year to visit Long Pine Key Campground is during the winter months, from November to April, when temperatures are mild with an average high of 76°F and low of 56°F. Summer months can be hot and humid with the potential for afternoon thunderstorms.
Overall, Long Pine Key Campground offers a unique and memorable camping experience in the heart of the Everglades National Park.
What's on-site at Long Pine Key Campground
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 Long Pine Key Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pine Key - Everglades National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pearl Bay Chickee | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lard Can | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Roberts River Chickee | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lane Bay Chickee | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Long Pine Key Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canal 111 At S-18-C Near Florida City | 15 cfs | → |
| Bottle Creek At Rookery Branch Nr Homestead | 9 cfs | → |
| North River Upstream Of Cutoff Near Flamingo | 306 cfs | → |
| Levee 31 North Extension At 7 Mile Nr West Miami F | 86 cfs | → |
| Levee 31 North Extension At 5 Mile Nr West Miami F | 155 cfs | → |
| Levee 31 North Extension At 4 Mile Nr West Miami F | 136 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
- Navy Wells Park
- Southern Glades Wildlife And Environmental Area
- Fasulo Park
- Fuchs Hammock Park
- Blakey Park
- Community Center
Boat launches
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 Long Pine Key Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Long Pine Key Campground
Can I make reservations at Long Pine Key Campground?
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 Long Pine Key Campground?
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
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Long Pine Key Campground.