Pinecrest Group Campground
Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful location for a group to start their south Florida adventure.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
Outdoors
Biking and mountain biking near Hialeah
Trails and recreation areas near Hialeah open to biking and mountain biking.
Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.
30 to 75 miles (5)
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1951 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 with a 50-year license agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Big Cypress National Preserve
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hunting
- Paddling
Everglades National Park
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Gator Head Campground
Gator Head Campground is a primitive campground located within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Wildlife viewing
75 miles and farther (3)
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 under provisions of the Arizona-Florida Land Exchange Act of 1988.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Wildlife viewing
Ortona South
Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of America along Florida’s west coast, is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Motor Boat
- Nature education
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Hialeah. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
More outdoors near Hialeah
Questions
Where is the closest place for biking near Hialeah?
Pinecrest Group Campground (National Park Service), about 39 miles west of Hialeah as the crow flies. Next are Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (43 mi) and Big Cypress National Preserve (48 mi).
When is the best time for biking near Hialeah?
Based on Hialeah’s average highs, November–April. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.