HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA –Everglades National Park's two drive-in campgrounds are reopening on a limited basis on November 15. The Long Pine Key Campground is reopening one to two loops, with limited sites available. The remainder of the Long Pine Key Campground will reopen no later than Christmas. The Flamingo Campground will reopen A-Loop, T-Loop, and walk-ins on November 15. The B-loop will reopen mid-January and will remain open during the busy season. "We are delighted to reopen camping areas and to welcome campers back to the two drive-in campgrounds located within the park," said Everglades National Park Acting Superintendent Bob Krumenaker. "At Long Pine Key Campground, visitors can once again enjoy the very special experience of camping among the largest remaining stands of pine forest in south Florida. The Flamingo Campground offers a breathtaking view of Florida Bay, and easy access to our Flamingo Visitor Center's educational displays, informational brochures, and backcountry permits." The Long Pine Key Campground is located seven miles from the main park entrance in Homestead, where visitors enjoy paved roads, campsites and parking. When fully opened, the campground has 108 drive up sites for tents and recreational vehicles (RV's), and one group site. A picnic area is nearby, with fire grates and rest rooms. There is also a pond for fishing, an amphitheater for winter programs, and several hiking trails in the area. Sites are available in the Long Pine Key Campground on a first-come, first-served basis only. Reservations are not accepted, except for group camping (minimum 10 people).
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Grand Canyon National Park is preparing an adaptive approach for the seasonal reopening of the North Rim, evaluating potential impacts from winter weather to park infrastructure after the Dragon Bravo Fire. The park aims to open popular points of interest, including the North Kaibab Trail, on May 15, weather and conditions permitting.
Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Grand Canyon National Park will partially reopen select areas of the North Rim to public access following the Dragon Bravo Fire.
The partial reopening will include Highway 67 to the W1 road, (approximately at mile marker 11), and the Cape Royal Road, providing access to both Point Imperial and Cape Royal. Additionally, Fire Point and Swamp Ridge will reopen. These areas will be open daily from official sunrise to official sunset.
The National Park Service is announcing Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Bright Angel and Tonto Trails will reopen for public use April 15, 2024. The areas were closed Dec. 1, 2023, for Transcanyon Waterline project construction activities.
Plateau Point Trail, from Havasupai Gardens to Plateau Point remains closed until June 20, 2024. During this time, Tonto Trail hikers will be able to use a trail detour to connect to and from the Bright Angel Trail.
