Lopez River (Ground Sites)
Everglades National Park · Florida
Lopez River (Ground Sites) 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 Lopez River (Ground Sites) 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 Lopez River (Ground Sites) 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 Lopez River (Ground Sites)?
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
- Crooked Creek Chickee - 1 mi away
- Jewell Key (Beach Sites) - 6 mi away
- Hog Key (Beach Sites) - 7 mi away
- Darwin’s Place (Ground Sites) - 8 mi away
- Highland Beach (Beach Sites) - 18 mi away
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