In a sense, the campground functions as a time capsule, preserving a way of experiencing nature that has become rare in modern life. Here, one learns patience, humility, and respect — the same values that have guided humanity’s relationship with the Everglades for millennia.
Conclusion: A Midway Between Man and Nature
The history of Big Cypress Midway Campground mirrors the story of Florida’s wild heart — a story of survival, transformation, and reverence. From its Indigenous roots to its modern stewardship, Midway embodies the delicate balance between access and preservation.
It stands not merely as a campground but as a symbol of coexistence — where the hum of a generator fades beneath the chorus of frogs, where human presence meets timeless wilderness, and where every dawn renews the ancient rhythm of water and life.
As long as tents rise beside its pond and travelers sit beneath its cypress trees, the spirit of Big Cypress — and the story of Midway — will endure. shutdown123