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Gator Head Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Ochopee. It lists 9 RV or RV/tent sites.
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| Site | Sa 6 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | $10 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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33100 Tamiami Trail E
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Gator Head Campground sits inside the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve, a low-lying mosaic of cypress strands, wet prairies and sawgrass that supports the freshwater flow into the Everglades and the coastal estuaries beyond. The campground is deliberately primitive and remote: there are nine campsites in the loop, and the reservation system lists them as both RV and tent sites, but park rules allow only pickup campers and tent camping in this backcountry area no trailers or larger RVs. Sites include a picnic table, a shared food-storage box and a metal fire ring; vault toilets are provided but there is no potable water, so bring everything you need for drinking, cooking and washing. Cell service is limited, reservations must be made in advance on Rec.gov with a fee of $10 per site, and for facility-specific questions call (239) 631-9988. Getting to Gator Head requires either hiking or an off-road vehicle with the required ORV permit (bicycles and foot access are also allowed); for ORV rules call 239-695-1117 or see the preserve's ORV information online. The Bear Island Unit itself offers more than 20 miles of backcountry trails where visitors can hike, bike, or follow designated ORV routes; the wider preserve supports fishing, paddling, hunting (seasonal, follow FWC regulations), wildlife viewing and auto touring as well. Everglades City and the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center are about 30 miles to the south and provide the nearest services, dining and a gateway into Everglades National Park, so plan your resupply and trip logistics accordingly when staying here this is a campsite for people who want a small, low-impact backcountry experience amid the swamp's plant communities and wildlife.
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International (RSW)), about 37 mi straight-line from Gator Head Campground. RV rentals in Fort Myers
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Pick up in Naples| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Gator Head Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (4 reviews, ★ 3.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I booked campsite 9 and it was so bad we decided not to stay. As sites 1-8 were perfectly mowed and had fire pits. Campsite 9 was overgrown and had no fire pit. ”
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