Mitchell Landing Campground
Campground · Florida · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Cypress National Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 14 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 9 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance.
Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15-April 15 and offers 12 campsites. This campground allows for tent, RV, and travel trailer camping. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access, hiking, fishing, and our popular loop road scenic drive. The campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There is no water available.
Recreation
Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. It is part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at 239-695-1117 or visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm.
Facilities
Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located along a secondary gravel road. Campsites have gravel or grass pads and accommodate tent and RV campers. This campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, shared food storage, and fire rings. There is no water available.
Natural Features
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.Nearby Attractions
Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road scenic drive. Shark Valley Visitor Center, part of Everglades National Park, is located 11 miles east. The Stairstep backcountry trails are accessible directly form the campground and they offer the only airboat trails in the preserve. The Florida National Scenic Trail is accessible 22 miles to the east.
The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 14 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
12 campsites at Mitchell Landing Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 14 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 14 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Naples follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground.
From Miami follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground.
25.75549, -80.92925 · 25°45'19.8"N 80°55'45.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 77°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 77 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 88 | 83 | 79 |
| Low °F | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 62 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Campsites are $24.00 a night.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Mitchell Landing Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Mitchell Landing Campground?
- Yes, Mitchell Landing Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mitchell Landing Campground have?
- 12 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mitchell Landing Campground?
- 14 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground.
- Does Mitchell Landing Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Mitchell Landing Campground
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- Oasis Visitor Center 9.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Shark Valley Visitor Center 10.2 mi · Facility
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- Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast) 29.1 mi · Facility
- Long Pine Key Campground 30 mi · Campground
- Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center 32.9 mi · Facility
- Florida International University 34.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 239-695-1117
- Email bicy_recreation@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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