What You Need to Know Before RVing at Flamingo Everglades

We travel in our Winnebago Itasca Cambria. If you’re an RV Newbie and looking for more information to help get started smoothly, you want to watch this. You want to take your RV to the Everglades National Park. The Everglades is a vast natural wetland wonder with many paddling, hiking, and boating opportunities to explore the natural beauty. You will find trails where you will see varieties of plants and wildlife including the American Crocodile! The Ranger led adventures are a must do. The area is known for excellent bird watching and home to over 300 species of birds. You can RV and camp there in the Flamingo Campground 50 miles from Homestead, Florida. There are boon docking sites and a few site with electric hookups. The park is open year-round, but we recommend staying in the campground during the winter, due to heat, mosquitos, and daily rains in the summer! Leashed pets are allowed in the park.
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[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

If you love this content and want to support our channel, please consider hitting that like button 👍 We couldn't do this without your support each week! ❤️ What are your favorite National Parks to visit? What are your thoughts on the Everglades? Share with us if this is a place you would like to visit one day! - Much love Brad and Diana and Sapphire and SeAnna!!

[@rvfamilylife]

I didn't realize how bad the mosquito's we're until I saw Diana with the net on her head. I think I could see all the mosquitoes flying in the background. WOW

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Yep.... you saw them, Great takeaway! It is an important fact to be prepared for. The area is really great and not to be missed, just come prepared! We recommend the winter.... December-February. ~ Brad and Diana

[@LeeLeesLens]

This is such a cool place yall. Seeing the wildlife in their nature habitat is better than seeing it captivity.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Absolutely!! It is incredible ~ Brad and Diana

[@Pianolisapark315]

Beautiful share my friend, nice weather, fantastic travel day. Have a wonderful day to you!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you! You too! ~ Diana

[@shannacraft4099]

🌸 Man! What a fish!!! Thanks for all the tips and advice for camping down there! I enjoyed! 💙

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, we love seeing your comments! ~ Brad and Diana

[@codyhawk5972]

It was an absolute pleasure getting to know y'all during your stay! Keep adventuring, and hopefully I'll run in to you in Estes this summer!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

The pleasure was ours! Safe travels! ~ Brad and Diana

[@RVOnTheWayside]

Just love the editing on this video. The clips are moving at a good pace. We would like to stay at the boondocking site if we had to but would choose electric if available. This was really informative. Was the bench built by the crocs as a human trap? LOL The guided tours sound really nice. Those trails are really great. That looks like a great place to hang out. Really great video!!! ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you guys!! Love hearing from you here, and awesome feedback! Yes, between the crocs and the gators, there is a lot to look for at the park. Yes, the Ranger led tours are really great! We will be going back there again! ~ Brad and Diana

[@bbomissisterplayingalone]

Hi 👋like☺ nice good video 📹 have a good good day 🤗

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you 😊

[@bluskyodyssey]

That was so cool to see the crocs, I have not seen them before. And looks like Brad had a good day fishing. You gave some wonderful information and tips for camping in the Everglades. We need to try that place sometime. All our best, Debbie - BluWave Odyssey

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Glad you enjoyed it! Always great to see you here; yes you should plan a trip there sometime. ~ Brad and Diana

[@TilFurtherNotice]

Hi Brad and Diana! I’ll have to get that mesh shirt you have when we go! It’s been a long time since I’ve been there and it was great to see it all again through your Lens! We have a red shouldered hawk hanging out where we are too! Those crocodiles were huge! And so was that tarpon Brad had on his line! So fun and informative! Thank you both for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Glad you enjoyed it! We always love seeing you here! Yes, get the bug shirt! ~ Brad and Diana

[@TilFurtherNotice]

@@ItsAboutTimeNow bug shirt indeed!

[@RVUNDERWAY]

Excellent video, you two. Noticed your were sporting the RV Underway ballcap....nice branding! Thanks. Ms. Barbara tells me we will be staying at Flamingo on our trip toward Key West (after the Tampa Sho0w and our meetup with BWO). Can't wait to see it, after viewing this video. Thanks a bunch. Peace.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thanks! Love the RV Underway hat.... glad you noticed it!! Oh that is fantastic that you get to go to Flamingo.... take Bug Spray! See you soon! ~ Brad and Diana

[@DaysGreatAdventure]

Hi Diana! We will enjoy watching your Florida videos as we will be exploring while work camping here in Destin 😎

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Awesome!! How great to see you here! We have a whole playlist of Exploring Florida!! Hope you get the chance of checking them out. What have you liked best about Florida during your visits? ~ Diana

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You guys had some great tips. This park looks great. We want to do it too. We will make sure that we bring supplies, bring plenty of deet, and stop at the farm stand. Looks like y’all had a great time fishing and hiking and exploring. 👍🏼

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you! Awesome! There is a lot to do there.... take your time. Great to see you here. ~ Brad and Diana

[@Kayak7seas]

Nice tour of the area. I need to get my kayaks down to that area.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you! Absolutely You should! You can see manatees there too! Great to see you here. ~ Brad and Diana

[@renatalimarzi]

Hello, my dear friends! Some good tips! The Everglades Natl. Park must be absolutely impressive and beautiful to visit....Hope one day to visit Florida! In my dream list....Enjoy your time always! BIG embrace from Milan to you! Renata

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you so much! We love seeing you here and feeling your love from Milan! Hope your year is going great! ~ Brad and Diana

[@renatalimarzi]

@@ItsAboutTimeNow THANKS from the heart!! Like so much your channel and following you!! Lots of love and enjoy your weekend! Renata

[@JimMFishing]

Great review of ENP. I live in the area and have spent many a weekend there fishing both the inside and outside. You're not kidding when you say that the nearest grocery store is 50 miles away. I wasn't aware of the limited hookups. Our RV is on order, and when it arrives we'll be both camping/fishing to have more time on the water.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

So thankful you found this video helpful! This was our second visit there and really enjoyed it! Happy fishing- Brad and Diana

[@JurgensJourneys]

Hi guys! I really appreciate your information on this campground. I have often thought about going there and wondered about the mosquitos, amenities, trails and such. You did a great job of giving us the lowdown on this place. Being flexible is great advice for any trip. The mosquito warning is very appropriate for me because I have ALWAYS been a mosquito magnet. Sue ... not so much. Must be my sweet blood, lol. Thanks again.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Hey there!! Thanks for coming over and love your comment! Glad it was helpful. I hope you get the chance to go there. Get the mosquito net jacket for sure. ~ Brad and Diana

[@JurgensJourneys]

@@ItsAboutTimeNow Will do! I might try that around here. Some years the bugs can be bad around “lake jurgen”. 😂

[@GimpyCamper]

Definitely somewhere you want to pack appropriately for since then store is so far away

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Hey great to see you here! Thanks! Its really a great National Park. ~ Brad and Diana

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Keep safe my friend

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Great to hear from you !! ~ Brad and Diana

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

This is just about as inspiring as a travel proposal can be. The reason I became a travel blogger was because I never stopped dreaming. Excerpts about traveling like this one help us to remember how travel makes us humble and life experiences are more important than physical “things.” The older I get, the more I value experiences over things. I think this short travel excerpt really hits the nail on the head......thanks for sharing this amazing experience!!!!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you for the kind words! ~ Brad and Diana

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Oh to be in Florida right now 🤗 it’s COLD in Indiana!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Great to have you here; drive on down. Thank you for watching. We appreciate your comments. ~ Brad and Diana

[@ColoradoMartini]

We are taking our first trip to FL soon. I am so excited. But not camping. Not thrilled about the bugs. LOL

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thanks for watching! Glad you get to come to Florida! Don't be too worried about bugs LOL Mosquitos are in other states too. Always good to see your comments. We appreciate you. ~ Brad and Diana

[@lippylisa6477]

The place is on our list. That bug jacket was cool. Did they sell those there? Great video.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you so much for coming over! Yes, the bug jacket is sold at the marina store, and you can find them on Amazon too. I think it is essential to have the mosquito netting! ~ Brad and Diana

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Fantastic Review. Sooo did Brad land that big Tarpon? Inquiring minds want to know. We also want to know about your mosquito netting. Was that a poncho made of netting? Thanks for sharing!! 👍🍻 Sean & Angie

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Great to hear from you! Glad you liked it! Love my bug shirt… mosquito netting is a must!

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Sadly Brad wasn’t fishing for Tarpon so wasn’t rigged for it; the tarpon broke his line.

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Looks a nice place just a shame about the mosquito's

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Just be very prepared and aware.... spray up and wear the right clothes. Thank you so much for watching!! ~ Brad and Diana

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

this was made two years ago. I came to the End of The World - two years ago. WE may have passed each other! by the way, it's 2024. Restaurant and lodge are now open, food truck is gone.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Ahh great to see your comments! We were there in December 23 too and saw the lodge; really great to hear the restaurant is open now too! Fun fact… this time I (Diana) forgot the dog food and we (Brad) had to do the 110 mile round trip to get her special food; we were there for 10 days in the rain lol ~Brad and Diana

[@TheHapiCamper]

So does the netting really stop the bites? I’m allergic to them. Wonderful video.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Thank you so much! Oh its great to see you here! I am allergic to bites too! I go with a multi prong approach.... yes.... the mosquito netting really helps; get the larger size as then the netting is not tight onto your skin! I also use the Deet and long sleeves when its not too hot and try to stay in the screen room when not exploring. I also really like the Thermocells and they have personal ones to carry. ~ Diana

[@chalangchmomin2506]

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[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

😊 thanks

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

2 years later...both bathhouses have hot water now

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

When we were there in December 2023 the bathhouses in T loop did not have solar panels…. Are they hooked up to power water heaters now? If so then that is Amazingly awesome ~Brad and Diana