Camping in Florida during hurricane season
Published 2026-10-18 · Updated 2026-10-18 · Facts from NOAA, the Florida Forest Service, the National Park Service and Florida State Parks, each linked.
Short answer: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and activity peaks from August through October, with the most in early to mid September. Book refundable where you can and watch National Weather Service warnings for the county you're camping in. [NOAA Hurricane Research Division]
NOAA says the official dates were chosen to cover over 97% of tropical activity; storms occasionally form out of season, mostly in May or December. [NOAA Hurricane Research Division]
Closures for tropical weather
The Florida Forest Service closes all campgrounds and recreation areas on a state forest when its county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning from the National Weather Service; reservations are refunded automatically for closures related to tropical weather. [Florida State Forests reservations (ReserveAmerica): site notices]
Florida State Parks and private campgrounds set their own storm closures; check the park's alerts and the booking page's cancellation terms before you go.
Campgrounds that close or slow down in summer
Long Pine Key in Everglades National Park: 2026–27 season November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 (concessioner); the NPS lists it as open November–April, closed May to October. [Flamingo Adventures (Guest Services, NPS concessioner)]
Flamingo in Everglades National Park: Open year round; reservations highly recommended December–April. The concessioner says the Bayside loop is closed for the 2026 season. [NPS]
Frequently asked questions
- When is hurricane season in Florida?
- June 1 to November 30; the peak is August through October. [NOAA Hurricane Research Division]
- Do state forest campgrounds close for hurricanes?
- Yes. The Florida Forest Service closes campgrounds and recreation areas on a state forest when its county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning, and refunds those reservations automatically. [Florida State Forests reservations (ReserveAmerica): site notices]
Related
Sources
- NOAA Hurricane Research Division — When is hurricane season? (checked 2026-10-18)
- Florida State Forests reservations (ReserveAmerica): site notices (checked 2026-10-18)
- Flamingo Adventures (Guest Services, NPS concessioner) — Campgrounds (checked 2026-10-18)
- NPS — Everglades National Park: Camping (campground data) (checked 2026-10-18)