Harney River Chickee
Everglades National Park · Florida
Harney River Chickee is one of the permitted entry points in Everglades National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 38/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night books a specific chickee, beach, or ground site, most reached by kayak/canoe.
Demand
Low demand (38/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Frequently asked questions
When do Harney River Chickee permits open?
First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night books a specific chickee, beach, or ground site, most reached by kayak/canoe. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Harney River Chickee to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Harney River Chickee?
The live demand score is 38/100. Odds of catching an opening are good - most dates stay bookable.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- Broad River (Ground Sites) - 5 mi away
- Canepatch (Ground Sites) - 5 mi away
- Camp Lonesome (Ground Sites) - 6 mi away
- Graveyard Creek (Ground Sites) - 7 mi away
- Clubhouse Beach (Beach Sites) - 21 mi away
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