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FISHING AND CAMPING

CAMP IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES!

EVERGLADES PRIMITIVE CAMPING


CHECK-IN TIME: 2PM-5PM
CHECK OUT TIME: 11AM

Our store is well stocked with beverages, snacks, and lunch items. Tent Camping in the Everglades is primitive and available for $25.00 per site, per night. There is a maximum of 2 tents per site. Sites are available 7 days a week (reservations are required). Private guided fishing tours are available with advanced bookings (call for info). Group camping in the Everglades is also available for 20 or more campers (call for special rates). Sites are equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. Access to restrooms is a short walk. There are no showers on the property. Special rates and badgework are available for scout troops, to reserve for scout groups please email us at [email protected].

*2 day maximum, deposit required- $200 hold on your credit card released upon departure with approval of no damage to park property.

BOAT RENTALS


We rent 11 foot (regular) & 13 foot (wide) jon boats with a 9.9 hp motor for freshwater fishing in the Florida Everglades. Boats are limited to canal areas for safety reasons. As a reminder a Florida fishing license may be required. You can learn more about who needs a license and how to get one here: https://myfwc.com/fishing/new-angler/

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND CAN BE MADE DAY-OF

Our park has a boat launch area that is accessible from 8 AM to 5 PM daily and may be limited due to inclement weather or limited operation. Last jon boat rental is 1 p.m. daily. Boats must be returned by 5 p.m.

  • Boat Capacity: Regular Jon Boat- 2 Adults (up to 314 lb capacity)
  • Wide Jon Boat- 3 Adults (up to 500 lb weight capacity)
  • 4 Hours: $75.00 regular, $85.00 wide
  • 9 Hours (Full Day Rental, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.): $140.00 regular, $150 wide
  • Deposit required- $200 hold on your credit card released upon return with approval of no damage to the boat.

Must be at least 21 years old with a valid CC. You may purchase a fishing license by phone by calling: 1-888-347-4356. Have your credit card ready and they will give you a confirmation number that will allow you to fish right away. WE DO NOT SELL BAIT OR TACKLE. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN POLES AND GEAR.

Note: All prices that are listed above are subject to change without notice.

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