Midway Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve
Write a Review 52870 Tamiami Trl. E Ochopee, FL 34141 239-695-4758 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 25.8519, -80.9894
Overview of Midway Campground
From Jan. 1 - April 30, the maximum length of stay is 10 days. From May 1 - Dec. 31, the maximum length of say is 14 days.
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by sandra on 12/12/2023
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by Lynn on 2/6/2023
Number of Sites 36
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 239-695-4758
gymbeau asked on 11/30/2021
Does anyone know which campsites are closest to the bathroom? Thanks!
Reviews of Midway Campground 26 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/12/2023
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Last reported 12/12/2023
“Stayed two nights on visit to big cypress”
Reviewed 4/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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No frills campground, level asphalt pads with electric. Convenient to big cypress attractions. Decent spacing between sites but with no privacy.
Bill would stay here again
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“Midway, clue's in the title”
Reviewed 4/4/2021
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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| Site Number: | 12, 5, 14 |
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Have waited six months into our RV life to start reviews for fair comparisons. Stayed 5 nights in 35 foot RV+tow car in 3 different sites. This was one of our least favorite stops so far. Essentially a circle of closely parked RV’s just off busy highway around a lake with gators (never saw any, but signs to NOT walk your dog on the lak... more
Have waited six months into our RV life to start reviews for fair comparisons. Stayed 5 nights in 35 foot RV+tow car in 3 different sites. This was one of our least favorite stops so far. Essentially a circle of closely parked RV’s just off busy highway around a lake with gators (never saw any, but signs to NOT walk your dog on the lake side). So to walk your dog you have to let them wee all over your neighbors “land” which is mortifying. Limited to no cell signal. When we went to leave we were told we couldn’t use the dump station because it was full. And we couldn’t use the restrooms because they had a power outage that morning. Not sure what the connection is there, but that’s what we were told. Lots of generators running that morning. And yet it was fairly full, as the beauty is it is a great stopping point to head to southern FL and the Keys. And I suppose the clue is in the title, midway between the east and west coast of Florida. The camp hosts and people we met there were very friendly. The night star skies when not cloudy were incredible. I suppose this is one of those “It is what it is” places. Some campgrounds we love just because we love being there in the actual campground. This is not one of those, but it is a means to an end. We enjoyed the nearby Loop Road in Big Cypress.
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“A nice base for exploring Big Cypress, but...”
Reviewed 2/17/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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First time visitors to Midway Campground...and most likely our last...this is a great location for exploring Big Cypress, yet it has some shortcomings that may not be for everyone...there are pros and cons... PROS 1. Easy access off of Tamiami Trail 2. Easy check-in with the camp host 3. Grounds itself appear very tidy 4. ... more
First time visitors to Midway Campground...and most likely our last...this is a great location for exploring Big Cypress, yet it has some shortcomings that may not be for everyone...there are pros and cons...
PROS
1. Easy access off of Tamiami Trail
2. Easy check-in with the camp host
3. Grounds itself appear very tidy
4. Close to many of Big Cypress attractions
5. Peace and quiet
CONS (totally subjective)
1. Electric only at campsite...potable water only availabe at front of campground from a single faucet, near dump station.
2. Communal bathroom has no showers, and were pretty dirty during our visit.
3. Campsites are too close together, with no privacy between.
4. Not all campsites have fire rings (#9 where we stayed did not), so if roasting marshmellows is important, check in advance.
5. Too many day trippers having picnics...which are allowed in the campground...I don't really get this, since there are so many picnic spots along Tamiami trail.
6. If you don't have a Park Pass that gives a discount, $30 per night is a tad pricey for what you get.
A note on alligators: The little lake has gators, as do most bodies of fresh water larger than a puddle in Florida. There are signs warning of them all around the campground. A large one, maybe 10 feet came out of the water and got very close to some day trippers having dinner under one of the gazebos, maybe 20 feet from them. Either they threw some food or the gators are accustomed to humans from past behavior. The camp host came over with a hoe and busted this gator right on its long snout to chase it back in the water...really uncomfortable to watch...
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T-Mobile
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“Ok campground perfect location”
Reviewed 12/31/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We booked this campground because of the location. We wanted to take an airboat ride and bike Shark Valley Loop. Unfortunately shark valley loop was closed due to flooding. I thought it was kind of steep price for what it was. Electric only. We had to fill our water and dump at the entrance. But clean and quiet so no real complaints. W... more
We booked this campground because of the location. We wanted to take an airboat ride and bike Shark Valley Loop. Unfortunately shark valley loop was closed due to flooding. I thought it was kind of steep price for what it was. Electric only. We had to fill our water and dump at the entrance. But clean and quiet so no real complaints. Will use again in the future but not for more than two nights.
Heather B would stay here again
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“It's a Swamp”
Reviewed 12/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Midway campground is midway between Naples and Miami. Not much out there except the highway and millions of acres of swamp. It's a great place to get away. The sites are fairly large with well-manicured grass, though no vegetation to screen you from your neighbors. I didn't find that to be a problem. The campground is right beside ... more
Midway campground is midway between Naples and Miami. Not much out there except the highway and millions of acres of swamp. It's a great place to get away. The sites are fairly large with well-manicured grass, though no vegetation to screen you from your neighbors. I didn't find that to be a problem. The campground is right beside the highway so you should expect to hear some traffic, though we found that it dies down quickly at night. Expect to hear all the strange swamp critter sounds once the sun goes down.
There are not a whole lot of activities at the campground. There is the lake and canals along the highway you can fish in. Otherwise there are no hiking trails and biking along the highway appears to be a dangerous endeavor. The visitor center is only a few miles away and there are nearby scenic drives that will give you a chance to see alligators and wading birds. There are also a few trails you can drive to but be aware of water levels as the hiking may be quite wet.
A note about mobile coverage: No coverage at the campsite, however I was able to get a single bar of Verizon out by the highway (no ATT signal). Using my booster and a directional antenna at the campsite I was able to get a decent signal from both carriers (2-3 mbps).
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“Confused about reservations”
Reviewed 10/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
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I guess we got lucky -- not sure if reservations are required here or not. The website says you can make reservations on recreation.gov, there is a sign on site that says "reservations only" but there is another sign that says to choose a vacant spot and self check in at the kiosk, cash only, $30/night for rv sites and $24/night for te... more
I guess we got lucky -- not sure if reservations are required here or not. The website says you can make reservations on recreation.gov, there is a sign on site that says "reservations only" but there is another sign that says to choose a vacant spot and self check in at the kiosk, cash only, $30/night for rv sites and $24/night for tent. I guess someone who had reserved the spot we chose could have showed up, but luckily nobody did. Not busy at all mid week in Oct when we stayed here. About 5 rvs and 1 tent. There are 24 RV sites and 10 tent sites. RV sites have electricity only. Dump and potable water available on the way out. Cell service would go in and out for Verizon and ATT, between 3g, 4g, 1 bar, 2 bars, no service. Campground is right off the road but we didn't hear too much road noise. Nice and peaceful place. No campground host or staff on site when we were here.
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HoboJoe would stay here again
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“One of my favorite places!”
Reviewed 1/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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Responding to the unhappy camper who wanted more "amenities," one of the reasons I like this place and have returned often over the past several years is the LACK of amenities like swimming pools and hot tubs! This is an extremely quiet place, especially after dark when the stars come out in incredible brightness because of the lack o... more
Responding to the unhappy camper who wanted more "amenities," one of the reasons I like this place and have returned often over the past several years is the LACK of amenities like swimming pools and hot tubs! This is an extremely quiet place, especially after dark when the stars come out in incredible brightness because of the lack of homes, stores, and such. If you need more than electric service, you need to go somewhere else.
Cell service is weak, but I did get a couple of calls and texting is possible as long as you don't send too many photos. I have internet on my hotspot, but it is weak.
The visitor center a couple of miles down the road is worth a walk or bike ride, and there is also Clyde Butcher's art gallery half a mile on the way. And, of course, Shark Valley is a must, especially if you have bikes to ride. Great alligator and bird-watching place.
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JJB would stay here again
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“Very clean”
Reviewed 1/6/2020
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
Overall Rating
No showers but clean bathrooms, sites are pretty close together.
No Verizon service but picked up channel 6 and 20 both NBC most of the time.
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Suemabry would stay here again
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“Father and Son Time! First Night out in the New RV! (Nice Rest Area- VERY Quiet!”
Reviewed 9/30/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | #13 |
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I live in Miami and this site was 45 minutes away from me. The campgrounds are nice and very quiet. There is nothing to do other then enjoy the small lake and listen to the nature sounds. However, 20 minutes due. east, you will find a wonderful National Park, Shark Valley, that is wonderful for biking riding. My son and I went out with... more
I live in Miami and this site was 45 minutes away from me. The campgrounds are nice and very quiet. There is nothing to do other then enjoy the small lake and listen to the nature sounds. However, 20 minutes due. east, you will find a wonderful National Park, Shark Valley, that is wonderful for biking riding. My son and I went out with our e-bikes and did a nice 15 mile loop.
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RV-eBike Explorers would stay here again
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“Just keep going. ”
Reviewed 6/1/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
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This campground is a joke. My husband made the mistake of booking blind and not looking at reviews. Cell signal is god awful. If you leave the campground and drive a few miles you get reception. Don’t even think about using it in the campground. That’s not when what made me mad. This place has no amenities to warrant $30 per night. Bar... more
This campground is a joke. My husband made the mistake of booking blind and not looking at reviews. Cell signal is god awful. If you leave the campground and drive a few miles you get reception. Don’t even think about using it in the campground. That’s not when what made me mad. This place has no amenities to warrant $30 per night. Bares bones. You get electric and that’s it. No water or sewer in the sites. I’ve stayed at nicer campgrounds for less money. The national parks get funding and have no reason to rip off campers for $30 per night and only give them electric hookups. I won’t stay here or in this area again. I’ll just keep moving.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
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