Camping can be recreational, medicinal, refreshing and totally awesome! But camping in Miami (FL), can be doubly interesting and adventurous. The nature, the weather and the beaches all make the camping event exotic and exciting. There is plenty of wilderness, abundant nature and of course diversity of activities! What can be more important for a camper than to have all the options!
Here are some of the best campsites that Miami has to offer:
Everglades National Park
Are you in for chills? This epic campsite will definitely be for those who are not afraid to delve into wilderness! The semi tropical weather granted the area with a diversity of wild animals such as the great bald eagle, white-tailed deer and, most importantly, the Florida alligator! This is one of the few places where the alligators and crocodiles can be spotted living next to one another. As if the thought of one or the other is not enough to give us the chills. The EverGlades National Park is also blessed with saltwater marshes, sawgrass prairies and hardwood hammocks. The price is quite reasonable- $20 per site and $30 includes electrical hookups.
South Miami Larry and Penny Thompson Park
If you love combining camping and water recreation activities, then this site is definitely for you! It has a large freshwater lake with a beach and a waterslide. Just imagine strolling the boardwalk trail, kayaking and observing the almighty nature. Definitely worth checking out the campsite if you are also a fan of animals as the Zoo is right next to the camping area. The fee starts at $34 per day for RVs and $17 per night for tent site.
Biscayne National Park
Are you a fan of non-traditional camping? If so then, this one will prove to be interesting for you! You won’t just need a tent and tarps for this one but you will have to get a boat! Get this, 95% of the park is under water. The only thought of this makes the trip exciting! The park cannot be explored with the naked eye as it preserves a diversity of marine animals, history and heritage all under the almighty water. So a boat might not suffice, you will definitely want to dive into the waters to find out all the secrets the park guards underneath. The fee is $25 per night. It’s not that costly for a marine adventure that the park promises.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
If you are a lover of a beach fun and an admirer of the historic locations, then you will be thrilled to visit this camp site for a change! Apart from the beautiful beach and all the watery activities that Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park provides, like kayaking, snorkeling and diving, this location offers bike trails and most importantly a rich history! The main attraction of the park is its historic lighthouse. The lighthouse itself is worth seeing, let alone the fact that it guards some past secrets, which can be revealed by just entering it. The park has some nice restaurants and all the possibly imaginable outdoor activities under the sun. It simply has it all: the fun, the mystery and the history! The overnight boat anchorage is $20 per night, it has has some campsite area for youth groups to set their tents and tarps.
Oleta River State Park
Welcome to Florida’s largest urban park! Any nature lover will find something to admire here! The beautiful and peaceful beach, the fishing pier and of course the beautiful nature trail will cater to the taste of any camper! The variety of activities can saturate the day and make it all the way more fun! The sites offer both cabins with bathrooms, kitchens and primitive campsites! The cabin cost is $55 per night.
