Best RV Parks Near Miami, FL in 2026 (Full Guide)

Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park

Address: 12451 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 33177
Full hookups: Yes (water, 30/50-amp electric, sewer on most sites)
Sites: 270 RV sites
Best for: Families, longer stays, full-service needs
Nearest services: 1 mile from SW 184th St corridor; Publix and hardware stores within 3 miles

Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park is the closest full-hookup campground to Miami proper - technically within the Miami-Dade County boundary rather than a peripheral suburb. The park's 270 RV sites range from pull-through concrete pads to back-in grass sites. The waterpark (included in admission during summer) makes it a popular family destination, which means peak summer weekends can feel crowded. For RV owners using it as a base for Everglades day trips (45 minutes to the main entrance) or a Miami urban experience, it is the most practical option within the county.

We service this park regularly. The most common service calls here in summer: rooftop AC failures during July and August when every site has the AC running continuously, Schwintek slide-out issues on rigs that extend and retract slides daily during long stays, and generator no-starts on rigs that have been on shore power for extended periods without running the generator under load. Call (305) 912-8800 for same-day service at Larry and Penny Thompson.

Miami Everglades Resort

Address: 20675 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL 33187
Full hookups: Yes (premium sites with 50-amp, cable, water, sewer)
Best for: Everglades exploration, snowbirds, nature-focused extended stays
Nearest Everglades entrance: 15 minutes to the main entrance at SR 9336

Miami Everglades Resort is the closest full-service RV resort to the Everglades National Park main entrance - you can be walking the Anhinga Trail 15 minutes after leaving the park. The resort has a pool, convenience store, and wifi, which makes it popular with snowbirds for extended winter stays. During winter season (November through March), site availability gets tight - reserve 60-90 days out for December and January stays.

The western location near the Everglades means elevated humidity from the wetland system, combined with the heat and salt air that affects all Miami-Dade RV locations. AC systems at this resort see particularly heavy use - the humid environment keeps interior cooling demand high even at night. Roof sealants should be inspected before and after any extended stay here, as the moisture-laden air accelerates any existing sealant vulnerability.

One operational note: the access road to Miami Everglades Resort has a low-clearance bridge that limits coaches to 13 feet 6 inches. Verify your rig's height including rooftop AC units and satellite dishes before booking. Most standard Class A motorhomes are 12-13 feet and pass without issue, but coaches with elevated satellite dishes or accessory racks on the roof need to measure.

Homestead and Florida City Staging

Homestead and Florida City sit at the gateway to both Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys, making them the most important staging area in South Florida for RVers. Several RV parks and campgrounds operate along US-1 in this corridor, including the highly-regarded Long Pine Key campground within Everglades NP itself (tent and non-hookup sites).

For Keys-bound trips, Homestead staging is not optional - it is the last reliable RV service point before the 113-mile Overseas Highway run. The Keys have exactly zero RV repair services between Homestead and Key West. A slide-out that sticks, an AC that fails, or a generator that won't start on the Keys means either a very expensive service call from the mainland (travel time plus service) or an abbreviated trip. Every Keys-bound RV owner we have talked to who has had a breakdown on the highway has said the same thing: get everything checked in Homestead before you go.

We offer pre-trip inspections at Homestead staging locations: $120-180 for a safety check covering AC performance, roof sealant condition, slide-out function, generator test, and tire pressure. Call (305) 912-8800 to schedule before your departure.

Biscayne Bay Area Camping

Biscayne National Park is technically one of the least accessible national parks in Florida for RV campers - the camping within the park is on islands accessible only by boat (Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key). However, the Homestead Bayfront Park at the park headquarters at 9698 SW 328th St offers RV access to the staging areas and boat launches.

The Bayfront Park area puts you at the edge of Biscayne Bay with its characteristic salt air and coastal exposure. RVs parked here for extended periods see accelerated corrosion on electrical connections and exterior hardware compared to inland Miami-Dade locations. Annual dielectric grease application on all slide-out motor connectors and shore power inlets is particularly important for rigs that spend time at bay-adjacent locations.

Matheson Hammock Park marina (9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables) is another bay-adjacent staging area used by RVers who are taking day trips on the water. No hookup camping at Matheson Hammock, but the day-use area accommodates overnight staging for marina-access trips.

What to Check Before Arriving at a Miami Campground

Miami campgrounds in peak summer have wait times for service calls. If your AC fails at Larry and Penny Thompson on a Saturday in July, you are competing with multiple other rigs that are also down. Address any known issues before arrival - not after you have checked in.

Before any Miami or Keys camping trip, verify:

• AC cooling performance - run it for 30 minutes in the heat before leaving. If it struggles to maintain 78 degrees on a 90-degree day, the unit needs service before you go.
• Roof sealant condition - a visual inspection from the roof before a summer camping trip. Miami thunderstorm season (June-September) guarantees you will get rained on.
• All slide-outs - extend and retract each slide fully at least once. A slide that drags slightly or hesitates on the drive is going to stick at the campground.
• Generator start under load - run it with the AC on for 20 minutes. A generator that starts in the driveway but dies under load at the campground is a carburetor issue that is easily prevented.
• Fresh water system - run water through every faucet and check the water pump pressure. A pump that is struggling at the driveway will fail at the campground.

Pre-trip inspection at your Miami-Dade location: $120-180. Call (305) 912-8800 to schedule before your next camping trip.