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Campgrounds

Chekika
Reservations: No
Closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Irene in October 1999.

Located six miles (10 km) west of Krome Ave (State Road 997) on SW 168 Street.

Chekika has 20 sites for RVs and tents, including one group site, with water basins for filling water jugs, two comfort stations, and a dump station with a fresh water fill. Hot showers are available in the campground. A pond for fishing
is nearby.

Gates are locked at 6:00 p.m. Campers are allowed access in and out of the campground after closing, but need to register before 5:00
p.m. to obtain the gate combination from a ranger or camp host.
phone: 305-242-7700

Flamingo Campground
Reservations: Yes
Located at the end of the main park road in Flamingo. It has 234 drive-in sites, including 55 with a view of the water and four group sites, and 64 walk-up sites (20 on the water's edge). It also provides cold water showers, two dump stations, picnic tables, grills, an amphitheater
for winter programs, and a public telephone. There is an observation tower at Eco Pond, located adjacent to the campground area. Flamingo has several hiking trails and canoe trails, and opportunities for saltwater fishing are plentiful. Limited groceries and camping supplies are available at the Flamingo Marina store.
phone: 305-242-7700

Long Pine Key Campground
Reservations: Yes
Located seven miles (11 km) from the main entrance, just off the main road. It has 108 drive up sites for tents and RVs, including one group site.
There are rest rooms, water, telephones, and a sewer dump station with fresh water fill, but no showers or hookups.
A picnic area is nearby, with fire grates and rest rooms. There is also a pond for fishing, an amphitheater for winter programs, and several hiking trails in the area.
phone: 305-242-7700

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