Monument Lake Campground

Perfect place for remote work
Solar friendly!
Cell reception is perfect

I loved this campground! Every spot has a view of the lake. I had excellent internet. I made friends with the other campers, and there sere lots of alligators and birds. And a sky at night splattered with stars. All in all, a totally chill experience. I made a video, if you want to see images... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN4R99zIQcE&t=5s

Very clean, friendly hosts.

Great place for peace and quiet. Just you and nature. Good cell service. Nice bathhouse. No electricity. You can use the dump and fill station up the road at Midway Campground since it’s the same National park

I've stayed here a few times. It's a great, peaceful little campground. It makes a good launching off point to explore Big Cypress. Definitely go to the Oasis Visitor Center and walk along the boardwalk. For a more immersive Big Cypress experience, do the swamp walk on the Gator Hook trail down the road. The water is knee deep in some places, so be prepared to get wet!

Large sites with fire pits. Beautiful sunsets and great star gazing. Fished in the lake. Restroom with large shower. Pit toilets super clean. Loved bike riding the trail through Shark Valley, and driving the Loop. Great food and entertainment at HavAnnA Cafe in Chokoloskee. January was good time to be there, but still some bugs.

We really enjoyed our 6 night stay. The host, Delores, was so helpful and the bath house facilities were clean. There were hot showers which were a godsend since we were off the grid. There are a few alligators on the lake that kept their distance and there was an abundance of birdlife. We hope to return on future Florida adventures!

Beautiful campground and not a bad site anywhere! Most sites are 0.3 to 0.4 mi walk to showerhouse/bathroom, which is nice for racking up the daily steps. Verizon tower nextdoor, while ugly, makes for great cell service and connectivity with our van's hotspot. Campground hosts are very friendly and do their jobs well. Great price, especially with the Sr Pass. We loved how dark it got at night, with everyong adhering to the "no big outside lights" rule. Bathrooms/Shower house was clean and functional - we got a chuckle out of having to use the provided big squeegie to push the shower water into the drain (no biggie; it's quick - and fun!). Even the vault toilets on the east side of the lake were clean and not too smelly. Our main dissapointment was that apart from walking the campground loop (0.8 mi) there was no walking or biking paths directly from the campground.

Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets on the lake. Clean bathroom, cell tower, quiet park and dark at night to witness the stars. Sites come in a variety of sizes. Hosts are great!

Spacious campsites, very peaceful at night. & yes, there is diesel, but recommend to fuel up before entering Big Cypress. Allow 3 full days to explore. Definitely stop at the nearby visitor center to plan your visit. Also, there’s several short movies to view.
§ One day, Make a trip into Everglades City & do the Prairie Loop on the way and stop at the little post office to mail a postcard for about $1 (stamp included)
§ Another day, Shark Valley Tram Tour is a must, & visit the Clyde Photography museum afterwards.
§ Another day, the Loop to the west is a must do—take your time. If it’s your thing hike Gator Hook Trail.
Another thought is look at the Skunkape event calendar well in advance—they may have a festival going on that might be worth your time.