Trail Lakes Campground

This place is magical. We booked this place last minute on a whim and drove all the way from Texas. When we arrived, we were quickly checked in and there were enough spots to choose our site so we chose the spot right by the pond. It was gorgeous. In the daylight the plants are so lush and green, at night the stars are so clear. All of the sites are close to the bath house, but not so close that you can hear any noise. Our fellows campers were considerate and friendly as well as everyone we encountered that worked there. They have some cool attractions, a laundry room, lots of wildlife, a well stocked camp store with all kinds of camp/survival essentials- ice and water available as well. The location is close to a bunch of air boat tours, gator attractions, amazing trails and there’s even a well rated, little restaurant not far down the road. We stayed at a different campground following trail lakes and we can’t stop talking about how much we miss being here 😂 10/10 and we will definitely be returning in the future and recommending to anyone planning a trip to Florida. Thank y’all for a wonderful home away from home.

Beautiful campground just outside Everglade City. Gorgeous views, a wonderful experience interacting with everyone at the campsite. Jack made us feel like family.

I have stayed at Trail Lakes a few times. I have tent camped there and have rented one of their beautiful Miccosukee chickee huts. This is one of the few places left in Florida that you can camp in a natural area that is beautifully landscaped and not overcrowded. The owners are a multigenerational family that are true locals to the Everglades. It's a little bit funky and quirky and 100% wonderful. They also have some wonderful tours into the surrounding beautiful areas with knowledgeable local guides. I give this place an enthusiastic 2 thumbs up.

I don't like giving them a bad review but I think they earned this one. While camping there we has people playing music and partying un 3:00 in the morning. When we tried to contact someone in te office we got a recording. No one in the management of staff has a phone available after 9:00 pm to answer your call for just this type of situation. When I spoke to staff their answer was "well how would we know?". ITS YOUR JOB!!! We actually left early after complaining because we were worried about the repercussions of turning the people in. We did not believe the staff would do anything to these people if they destroyed our stuff. We felt unsafe afterthis and just left. We will more than likely NEVER camp here again. When we were leaving more people were telling them about it but yet, nothing was done. What a shame.

This is God's land. A place for solace and a real experience of what family in the community means I have always been fascinated with this area and camp I love Jack and the family and if ya happen to make it for a music fest well do it. If ya go ya gotta go barefoot it's the real thing let the energy flow from this sacred land as you will feel it but I really can't tell anyone because you just have to see for yourself. Thank you again everyone it was amazing once again and Jack next time we gonna need one of the buggy's lol. Keep it up guys we will be watching for the band to play around South Florida. Y'all got a gift and thank you for inviting us and letting us experience it together with everyone.