Camp Lonesome
Hardwood-shaded mound overlooking sawgrass prairie. Remote paddling-only campsite with canoe launch and historical significance.
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Clubhouse Beach
Remote sand beach backed by mangroves. Boat or hike access only. Year-round mosquitoes—primitive camping.
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Coot Bay Pond
Shallow paddling pond ringed by mangrove, opening to Coot Bay. Prime spot for kayaking and bird watching from boat launch.
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Crooked Creek Chickee
Mangrove-surrounded chickee platform anchored to limestone. Remote campsite frequented by dolphins and sea turtles.
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Darwin’s Place
Historic shell homestead ruins and protected artifacts from 1945–1971 on a mangrove island—water access only, tie your boat securely.
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Eco Pond
Half-mile loop with reliable wading bird views and occasional crocodile sightings. Early morning best.
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Everglades Wilderness Waterway
99-mile mangrove maze. 8+ days, tidal passages, experienced paddlers only.
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Flamingo Fish Cleaning Station
Waterfront fish station at Flamingo—24/7 cleaning for anglers, dock access, parking, restrooms.
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Flamingo Marina
Tidal gateway to Florida Bay—4-foot depth at high tide, 2 feet slack. Year-round marina with fuel and boat rentals.
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Florida Bay
Shallow turquoise lagoon with seagrass beds—home to manatees and wading birds. Expert boaters only.
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Hells Bay Chickee
Isolated chickee in mangrove bay. Paddle-only access, pristine wilderness, alligators present.
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Historic Nike Missile Site
Preserved Cold War missile barns and Nike Hercules launcher—rare window into 1960s defense strategy.
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HM-69 Missile Assembly Building
Cold War Nike missile battery in firing position. Where soldiers kept nuclear-armed missiles armed and ready to launch.
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HM-69 Missile Barn C
Original Nike Hercules missile and launch pads from Cold War era, preserved inside concrete barn since 1979.
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HM-69 Mosquito Painting
Faded Cold War mosquito painting: soldiers' artistic response to Everglades wildlife
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HM-69 Security Down Range
Cold War security sign replica marks the high-security zone at a Nike missile base.
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HM-69 Sentry Dog Kennels
Cold War sentry dog kennels from Nike missile base. See where guard dogs patrolled the fence lines nightly.
View guideJoe River Chickee
Mangrove cove at Joe River's mouth. Dolphins at night; tall trees shelter and concentrate mosquitoes.
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Mahogany Hammock
Largest mahogany tree in America. Tropical boardwalk, wheelchair accessible.
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Mormon Key
Sandy beach at river mouth with Gulf views and excellent fishing. Tides drive the landscape—camp high, secure vessels.
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Mrazek Pond
Winter magnet for Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks. Most of the year: dabbling ducks and herons.
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North Nest Key
High-traffic island campsite with thin beach, vault toilet, dock. Powerboat only. Mandatory dive flag for snorkeling.
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Old Ingraham Highway
Historic 10-mile gravel trail with Taylor Slough vistas and tree islands. Seasonal flooding; dry season recommended.
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Pa-hay-Okee
Boardwalk over Everglades limestone: dwarf cypress, magnolia, and the slow-moving 'river of grass.'
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