National Park Service · Florida
Monument Lake Campground
National Park Service · Florida, United States · in Big Cypress National Preserve
- Sites
- 38
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 38 no hookups
- Season
- August 15 to April 15
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1 · certified dark-sky place
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Nearest town
- Ochopee
- Address
- 33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL, 34141
- Phone
- 1 (239) 695-1205
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Fishing, Hunting
38 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks.
Recreation
Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.
Facilities
This campground offers flush toilets and drinking water. Fire rings are available at the tent sites.
Natural Features
The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each campsite is open with limited to no shade. Tent sites are tucked away from the RV area and close to the campground host and restroom.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
Nearby Attractions
Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art Gallery.
Fees
fee for RV site: $28. This includes a picnic table, flush restrooms and access to drinking water.
Tent Site at Monument Lake Campground: $24. This includes a picnic table, fire ring, flush restrooms and access to drinking water.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74° | 58° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 81° | 64° | 46° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 83° | 65° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 85° | 68° | 54° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 89° | 73° | 66° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 76° | 71° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 77° | 73° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 77° | 73° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 76° | 72° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 84° | 72° | 59° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 81° | 68° | 53° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 79° | 64° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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