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Larry & Penny Thompson Campground
Larry and Penny Thompson Campground is located in Miami, Florida, and is part of the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. The campground is situated on the edge of the Everglades and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It offers a variety of camping options, including RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground, picnic areas, and a camp store. The campground also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing, canoeing, and nature walks. Visitors can also explore the nearby Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
P LJ
My daughters & I attended a baby shower here. I liked how nice the lawn was & the fact that there was a big pavilion. I recommend park for celebrations.
Mark Gill
Welcome to Camp Karen, a campground where camping feels forbidden. The pool’s open 30 hours a week (Wed to Sun, 11 AM to 5 PM, and strictly governed), but don’t count on swimming, as it’s cleaned and maintained during peak hours. Restrooms, showers, and laundry are locked 9 hours daily (10 PM to 7 AM, if they open on time), so bring a bucket if your RV’s bathroom isn’t an option or #2s in your camper aren’t your style. Rules are vague yet endless: “too many plants,” locked service area trashcans with tiny holes, and nothing, coolers, supplies, or storage, permitted under your camper. Kids, no matter what age, can't walk dogs or play independently, wow. Clothes? Hang them only near the bathrooms. Campfires? Allowed in far off firepits, but you’ll have to ask a neighbor to use their spigot and then haul a hose to the fire, as inconvenience is the vibe here. Signs litter the park. “No this, no that!” Security patrols like prison wardens with ticketing fever make for guaranteed grade school flashbacks. Despite gorgeous grounds, this HOA with trees jacked rates over 60% in October 2024, delivering zero value, just inconsistent rules and nonsense. Nearly everyone gets written up by overzealous wardens who prioritize enforcement over enjoyment. If all of this isn’t bad enough, management encourages snitching on one another to bolster authority. In this perfectly located gem of a location, maintenance has turned standard one off issues that all campgrounds must face into permanent blanket inconvenience rules for “campers.” It’s an anti-camping disaster. Opt for a Walmart lot or a real campground instead. No camping here, just retirees.
Jorge Estevez
A decent enough park to visit with family and/or friends. Was here for a child’s birthday party. The parents rented one of the shelters and had all the usual entertainment for the kids. What impressed me about the park was how clean it was and how much ample parking was available close to the shelters.
Katy Crocker
This is a very nice campground with a heated swimming pool, daily activities, nicely spaced, paved, and tree lined campsites. My biggest complaint is that they doubled their monthly fee for next compared to what I am paying this year. The pool is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is a quiet and friendly campground. I wish they had pickleball.
T Reams
I pulled in after dark and was met by Stanley with park security. He was very helpful in guiding me to our site and helping me back in as there were trees on both sides. Emerald in the office was extremely helpful. Bathrooms, showers, laundry all clean. WiFi at the cabana was adequate. It’s a “howdy neighbor” campground as you’ll open your door to see others but overall a very nice park.