HOT in June
Primitive site #73 is large, set up as a hammock site and convenient to restroom/dish washing sink. Very limited shade provided by bushes depending on time of day. We made use of the hammock poles to creat additional shade. What I really like about this section is there are only 8 sites. It was peaceful. If you are not accustomed to extreme heat and no-see-ums with very sharp teeth you may want to ante up and stay at a hotel with the big dogs. We managed to survive the heat by purchasing an easy up to cover our tent. We removed the tent fly so we could get air flowing through. During the day we only wore swimsuits and stayed wet by dousing ourselves with buckets of water. The view of the water from our site was not a swimming area but it was teeming with tarpon playing. The no-see-ums were prevalent in the late afternoon. Deep woods off heavily applied along with long sleeve sun shirts, light weight capris and a head/face scarf helped us enjoy the sunsets as we sipped our cocktails near our site. Our mornings were spent being productive around the site, cooking while the slight cool breeze was present. Errands and sightseeing in mid-day during the hades-like temps had us adoring the car AC. By 3pm we were at the beach neck deep in the water. Snorkeling on the 2 beautiful beaches usually commenced by 4pm. Even though the Atlantic beach had the stench of sea grass, the water was crystal blue and filled with families enjoying the water. The bayside beach had a roped off swim area with patches of sea grass and also rock jetties. Both were teeming with various fish. Be careful of the current near the rope. We personally enjoyed the current bc it took less effort and carried us along at a nice pace. Overall yes I would come back. We may try to secure one of the waterfront bayside sites with power but I know those are much harder to reserve.