Gator Head Campground
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About Gator Head Campground
Gator Head Campground is a national park campground at Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County, Florida. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Gator Head Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Big Cypress National Preserve include Pink Jeep Campground , Burns Lake Campground, Monument Lake Campground and Midway Campground (FL).
Total reservations in January — 2024: 25 · 2025: 30
Location
Address
Ochopee, Florida
Coordinates
26.2238, -81.2678
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •January sees 30 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Pink Jeep Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve

Burns Lake Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve

Loop A
Collier-Seminole State Park

Loop B
Collier-Seminole State Park

Monument Lake Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve
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Midway Campground (FL)
Big Cypress National Preserve
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Gator Head Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Gator Head Campground ?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Gator Head Campground ?
January typically sees the highest reservation activity at Gator Head Campground . During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Gator Head Campground right now?
Gator Head Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Gator Head Campground located?
Gator Head Campground is located in Big Cypress National Preserve, near Ochopee, Florida.
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