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Hopkins Prairie Campground

29.2696° N / 81.6867° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 67 detected openings this week20 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 7 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10169583

When Hopkins Prairie Campground reopens

Hopkins Prairie Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
7
Openings · last 30 days
22
Openings · last 90 days
31

Only 31 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 20 monitored sites

Of the 3,660 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,319 open for online reservation · 341 reserved.

Where the open windows are

9.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,319 of 3,660 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online9.3%
Open site-nights3,319 / 3,660
Reserved (of online inventory)341 / 3,660
Weekday openings1,657
Weekend openings1,152

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,657 fall on weekdays and 1,152 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 2,809 open site-nights on mapped sites; 3,319 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
020040060080043252855353561160060NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

March holds the most room. 611 of 620 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 17 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2613Open
FRI Nov 2712Open
SAT Nov 2812Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2414Open
FRI Dec 2515Open
New YearTHU Dec 3114Open
FRI Jan 114Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 11 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
05  181
07  180
04  179
06  178
09  177

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

2,809 open site-nights across 17 sites at Hopkins Prairie Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 92 2-night, 89 3-night, 51 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 12.

All 17 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
05Not recordedNone181177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more
07Not recordedNone180177 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more
04Not recordedNone179163 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16 +167 more
06Not recordedNone178130 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +166 more
09Not recordedNone177163 nightsNov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +165 more
08Not recordedNone176141 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +164 more
11Not recordedNone172100 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +160 more
10Not recordedNone171141 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +159 more
15Not recordedNone171106 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +159 more
16Not recordedNone168106 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +156 more
12Not recordedNone166131 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23 +154 more
03Not recordedNone16562 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +153 more
17Not recordedNone16078 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +148 more
14Not recordedNone15188 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 27, Nov 28 +139 more
18Not recordedNone14679 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +134 more
20Not recordedNone14677 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 23, Nov 26, Nov 29 +134 more
21Not recordedNone12244 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +110 more

About Hopkins Prairie Campground

Overview

There are only 21 sites at Hopkins Prairie. All are well-shaded in an oak hammock on a peninsula surrounded by the prairie, where cool breezes blow in when there is a little water in the prairie.

Recreation

Depending on water levels in the prairie, you may be able to launch your canoe or jon boat to drift across the deeper spots in this vast ecosystem. Boat ramp available - $3 per vessel launch fee Hopkins Prairie is a designated camping area with minimal facilities, open seasonally. The vast expanse of Hopkins Prairie has ponds and shallows. Depending on water levels, it may be possible to fish from the bank or launch a canoe or jon boat to access the deeper areas. With a year-round trailhead providing access to the Florida Trail, Hopkins Prairie is a popular destination for day hikers to wander off in either direction along the trail, or complete a section down to the Pat's Island Trailhead or Juniper Springs. Hopkins Prairie is an excellent destination for birding, since the interface between open prairie and scrub forest is usually busy with songbirds, while wading birds pick through the ponds. Even when the campground is closed, you can meander from the Hopkins Prairie Trailhead along the Florida Trail to enjoy birding. It's also a perfect spot where you can peer out from the shade of an oak scrub forest beneath gnarled limbs to an expanse of grasslands shimmering in the sun.

Natural Features

An island of shade amid a broad, winding grassland, the Hopkins Prairie Campground is a seasonal destination for campers looking to get a bit off the beaten path. It sits right along the Florida Trail and offers opportunities for fishing and birding along miles of prairie shoreline.

20 monitored sitesNo hookups17 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 5

Getting there

The turnoff for Hopkins Prairie is 9.2 miles north along SR 19 from the intersection with SR 40. Turn left and follow the signs, turning left, right, and left along unmarked, unimproved roads to reach the camping area.

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Hopkins Prairie Campground?

Reservations for Hopkins Prairie Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 3,319 of 3,660 tracked site-nights are open (90.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 31 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Hopkins Prairie Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings at Hopkins Prairie Campground in the last 7 days, 22 over 30 days and 31 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Hopkins Prairie Campground?

89 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 12. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Hopkins Prairie Campground?

March 2027, with 611 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 620.

When is the next open date at Hopkins Prairie Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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