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Monument Lake Campground

Big Cypress National Preserve

🏕️ CampgroundBig Cypress / OchopeeFlorida⭐ 4.5 (612)
Monument Lake Campground
🟢 14 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 16h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 38 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Monument Lake Campground in Florida has 14 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #13, #35
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 26 in a row, Monument Lake Campground #13–Monument Lake Campground #38 next to each othersites #1, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #2, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #3, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 16h agosites #12
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #12
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #34
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #3
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #10, #24, #27
Wed Nov 11 – Sat Nov 143 nightsbook these dates →opened 16h agosites #26

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Monument Lake Campground #13 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Site 13
Site Monument Lake Campground #13 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Site 13NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #13 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Site 13
Site Monument Lake Campground #13 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Site 13NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #35 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 35
Site Monument Lake Campground #35 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 35NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #35 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 35
Site Monument Lake Campground #35 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 35NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #1 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4 with picnic
Site Monument Lake Campground #1 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 4 with picnic NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #1 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 1 with picnic
Site Monument Lake Campground #1 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 1 with picnic NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #10 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 10
Site Monument Lake Campground #10 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 10NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #10 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 10
Site Monument Lake Campground #10 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 10NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #11 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 11
Site Monument Lake Campground #11 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 11NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #11 — Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 11
Site Monument Lake Campground #11 · Monument Lake Campground Tent Non-Electric Site 11NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #14 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 14
Site Monument Lake Campground #14 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 14NPS Photo
Campsite Monument Lake Campground #14 — Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 14
Site Monument Lake Campground #14 · Monument Lake Campground RV Non-Electric Site 14NPS Photo
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station5.1 midirections →
🔌 Charging station22.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Monument Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 57 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$28/nightRv NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★611 ratings
5★427
4★127
3★24
2★15
1★18
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.5/4
T-Mobile3.5/4
AT&T3.4/4
Sprint retired3.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Monument Lake Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Monument Lake Campground?

Monument Lake Campground in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Monument Lake Campground?

Campsite fees at Monument Lake Campground run about $24–$28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Monument Lake Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Monument Lake Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Monument Lake Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Monument Lake Campground over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 57 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Monument Lake Campground a good campground?

Monument Lake Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 612 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Monument Lake Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Monument Lake Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.5 out of 5 from 225 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Monument Lake Campground located?

Monument Lake Campground is located in Big Cypress / Ochopee, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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