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Camping at Gator Head Campground near Ochopee

Public campground · Ochopee · 9 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups.

About this campground

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.

3.0 on Recreation.gov · 4 reviewsBook on National Park Service
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

1 available sites

1 open of 9 sites
Site 6
RV or tentNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
6
standard nonelectric
✓✓$10
1
standard nonelectric
RR$10
2
standard nonelectric
RR$10
3
standard nonelectric
RR$10
4
standard nonelectric
RR$10
5
standard nonelectric
RR$10
7
standard nonelectric
RR$10
8
standard nonelectric
RR$10
9
standard nonelectric
RR$10

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site available for your entire stay

You book directly on National Park Service. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on National Park Service ↗

1 openSites from $10/night
Book on National Park Service

Amenities & location

  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Campfire Rings
  • Picnic Tables
Check-in
02:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Pets not allowed

Hookups (individual campsites): 9 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

33100 Tamiami Trail E
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Gator Head Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Gator Head Campground?
9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Gator Head Campground have RV hookups?
9 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Gator Head Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 9 no-hookup individual sites
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (2 reports), AT&T 2 (1 report), T-Mobile 2 (1 report)
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $10/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 33100 Tamiami Trail E (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

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. ”

ANDREA H 1 · Dec 2024 · Recreation.gov
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Marco Island and Naples Pedal or Paddle Kayak Tour Naples area · 2 hr · from $58/person
    • Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour Naples area · 1.5 hr · from $70/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour Naples area · 2 hr · from $99/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 9 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2023 Keystone RV Bullet Ultra Lite
2023 Keystone RV Bullet Ultra Lite

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 55 mi from campground

$110/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Wolf Den Adventures - 2022 Grey Wolf Limited 33ft.
Wolf Den Adventures - 2022 Grey Wolf Limited 33ft.

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 62 mi from campground

$145/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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MEET LINCOLN OUR GLAMP RV
MEET LINCOLN OUR GLAMP RV

Travel trailer · 24 ft · sleeps 8 · 67 mi from campground

$95/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Gator Head Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour
Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

Naples area · 1.5 hr · from $70/person

Marco Island and Naples Pedal or Paddle Kayak Tour
Marco Island and Naples Pedal or Paddle Kayak Tour

Naples area · 2 hr · from $58/person

Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour
Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour

Naples area · 2 hr · from $99/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour
Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

Naples area · 3 hr · from $95/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jan 1–Jun 1: RV & Tent $10 per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202683%17%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

9 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

9 sites · $10/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people

Naples area · 2.5 hr · from $109/person

Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands

Naples area · 1.5 hr–2.5 hr · from $165/person

Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides
Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides

Naples area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person

Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs
Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs

Naples area · 2.5 hr · from $50/person

Naples Sightseeing Boat Tour
Naples Sightseeing Boat Tour

Naples area · 1.5 hr · from $56/person