Monument Lake Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve
Write a Review 50215 Tamiami Trl. E Ochopee, FL 34141 239-695-1201 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 25.867, -81.1138
Overview of Monument Lake 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: $20
Reported by mario on 4/16/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by LivingOurDreamNow on 1/24/2019
Number of Sites 36
Open Seasonally Aug.15 - April 15
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Monument Lake Campground 27 people have reviewed this location.
“Poorly run, not secure”
Reviewed 12/6/2018
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 15 |
We have camped here several times with varying experiences, but this latest was the last. "Campground hosts" are nowhere to be found, and then don't care about enforcing campground rules. The "emergency number" posted at the grounds is an 800 number so out of date that it connected me to a telemarketing scam. (Really, checked the nu... more
We have camped here several times with varying experiences, but this latest was the last. "Campground hosts" are nowhere to be found, and then don't care about enforcing campground rules. The "emergency number" posted at the grounds is an 800 number so out of date that it connected me to a telemarketing scam. (Really, checked the number 3 times.) Apparently it is not uncommon for groups to come out from Miami and party, in violation of camp rules, but the "hosts" told us "we know them, they're OK." It is also apparently common for transients to simply come in, park, and sleep in their car overnight. We did not feel safe and literally pulled up our stakes and 9 pm and left.
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“Terrific Campground just off the highway”
Reviewed 2/11/2018
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 5 |
RV Length: | 24' |
We arrived to find Monument Lake Campground just far enough off the highway to make the road noise almost nonexistent. The camp hosts were all extremely nice, personable, and took pride in their responsibilities. The campsites all afford a nice view of the lake, and some are right along the shoreline. There are two restrooms and both w... more
We arrived to find Monument Lake Campground just far enough off the highway to make the road noise almost nonexistent. The camp hosts were all extremely nice, personable, and took pride in their responsibilities. The campsites all afford a nice view of the lake, and some are right along the shoreline. There are two restrooms and both were extremely clean and well kept. The cell tower on the edge of the campground afforded excellent cell phone signals. We would gladly stay here in the future. We would like to see electric hookups here which would make this campground 5 stars for us. There are about half a dozen gators in the lake.
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“Peaceful in the winter. ”
Reviewed 1/17/2018
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
We pulled in today with no reservations and had no problem getting a site. We were warned to keep our dog on a leash due to the alligators. Well spaced sites with tables and fire rings.
Betty would stay here again
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“Nice small Campground surrounding the lake”
Reviewed 1/15/2018
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | 10 and 9 |
RV Length: | 22' |
Monument is small campground suitable for all types and sizes of RV and a handful of tent sites. There are no hookups or dumpsite, you get a pass to use a dump site 13 miles to the west just off hwy 41. It was a very quite and friendly campground and the host / rangers are very helpful. Great sunset and sunrises from almost anywhere... more
Monument is small campground suitable for all types and sizes of RV and a handful of tent sites. There are no hookups or dumpsite, you get a pass to use a dump site 13 miles to the west just off hwy 41. It was a very quite and friendly campground and the host / rangers are very helpful. Great sunset and sunrises from almost anywhere in the camp. There are no real shady sites in the campground although a nice breeze kept the temperature very habitable and the mosquitoes at bay, this is January at the time of this post. Good jump off point to explore the area. Excellent Verizon cell service as there is a tower right next to the camp, a camp neighbor had no signal with ATT.
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“Quiet, near nothing, and awesome cell service”
Reviewed 12/14/2017
Days stayed: | 7 |
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RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
We’d hoped to stay at Midway campground because it had hookups but they were full. So we continued to Monument Lake, part of Big Cypress National Preserve. Monument Lake has no hookups, no dump station (but you can use Midway’s) and the bathrooms are just vault toilets with no showers. But, it’s a small campground with campsites situat... more
We’d hoped to stay at Midway campground because it had hookups but they were full. So we continued to Monument Lake, part of Big Cypress National Preserve. Monument Lake has no hookups, no dump station (but you can use Midway’s) and the bathrooms are just vault toilets with no showers. But, it’s a small campground with campsites situated around a small lake. And there’s a big ol’ cell phone tower right next to it.
The first stay, our campsite was parallel to the lake. So we had a lakefront patio. And the breeze would flow over the lake and through the house. So it didn’t get too terribly hot in there. Monument Lake also treated us to many lovely sunrises and sunsets. And there were large flocks of small birds that would dive down to take sips from the lake. There’s supposed to be at least one alligator in the lake, but we never saw him.
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“Peaceful spot with nice lake views right off of Hwy 41”
Reviewed 2/9/2017
Nightly rate: | $23 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 9 |
RV Length: | 25' |
This is a nice little campground surrounding a small lake right off of highway 41. There are several campgrounds in the area and many of them fill up quickly but Monument Lake usually has availability. Restrooms are cleans, the hosts are extremely friendly and spots are level all with lake views. They do have fresh water onsite if you ... more
This is a nice little campground surrounding a small lake right off of highway 41. There are several campgrounds in the area and many of them fill up quickly but Monument Lake usually has availability. Restrooms are cleans, the hosts are extremely friendly and spots are level all with lake views. They do have fresh water onsite if you need to fill up. No dump station.
You are close to Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery, Everglade City and Everglades National Park!
S+D would stay here again
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“Basic flat level no privacy no shade camp site”
Reviewed 10/15/2015
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 31 |
I was there in mid-October. No body else was there except maybe 1 or 2 trailers and two tenters. Very few bugs. Only 2 campsites had any shade and they were taken. Just a big loop with plenty of open space to park a big rig. We tent camped and found it to be pleasant enough once the sun got low in the sky. Otherwise it was pretty warm,... more
I was there in mid-October. No body else was there except maybe 1 or 2 trailers and two tenters. Very few bugs. Only 2 campsites had any shade and they were taken. Just a big loop with plenty of open space to park a big rig. We tent camped and found it to be pleasant enough once the sun got low in the sky. Otherwise it was pretty warm, but not as humid as it could have been. There are two small primitive toilet facilities; one had running water. Each site had a table and a fire pit. Be sure to bring everything you are going to need as there are no nearby stores. Cell towers within sight so at least we were well connected.
rsdata would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
Nearby
Chokoloskee Island Resort
Clean, convenient, friendly - great spot to launch Everglades explorations
- RandyG
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