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Best Tent Sites Near Florida City, FL (27)

    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Key - Biscayne National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Key - Biscayne National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Key - Biscayne National Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott Key - Biscayne National Park

    1. Elliott Key - Biscayne National Park

    4 Reviews
    15 Photos
    88 Saves

    Overview

    Eliott Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Elliott Key is the park's largest island. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers, picnic tables and grills are available. Drinking water is available, but bring water as a precaution if the system goes down. There are 33 boat slips in the marina. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is limited cellular connectivity at this location. Please download the free Recreation.gov mobile app and create an account prior to arrival.

    Recreation

    Daytime use and overnight camping - the campground is located on the Biscayne Bay side. Overnight camping and docking fees are required. Picknicking - tables and barbecue grills are available in the campground and marina. Hiking - a mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest. Fishing - permitted from the maintenance dock (south of the harbor) or from the shoreline outside of the no-wake zone. Fishing regulations apply.

    Natural Features

    The largest island in the park was once a thriving community of pioneers engaged in pineapple farming, sponging, wrecking, and other pursuits. Today the island offers camping, picnicking, wildlife watching and a hiking trail. A mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest.

    Nearby Attractions

    Elliott Key is located just south of Boca Chita Key.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Ensure one of the designated campsites is available prior to paying. Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Boca Chita Key - Biscayne National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Boca Chita Key - Biscayne National Park
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    2. Boca Chita Key - Biscayne National Park

    2 Reviews
    27 Photos
    115 Saves
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $25 - $200 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Hells Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Hells Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Hells Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Pearl Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Pearl Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park

    5. Backcountry Pearl Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    15 Saves
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $23 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Lane Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Lane Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Backcountry Lane Bay Chickee - Everglades National Park
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    8. Lard Can

    1 Review
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    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $23 - $31 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Oleta River State Park
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      10. Oleta River State Park

      3 Reviews
      16 Photos
      177 Saves

      Whether enjoying the 15 miles of off-road bicycling trails or paddling along lush mangrove forests, visitors find it difficult to believe that Oleta River State Park exists 30 minutes from downtown Miami. At just over a thousand acres, this natural oasis — Florida’s largest urban park — is a haven for mountain bikers, paddlers, anglers and swimmers. Enjoy a picnic along scenic Biscayne Bay or unwind at the end of a fishing pole. There are rustic, air-conditioned cabins, too, along with a youth campground for organized groups. The park is also a welcomed stop for long-distance paddlers on the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.

      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $55 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Florida City

    288 Reviews of 27 Florida City Campgrounds


    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Encore Miami Everglades
      Aug. 6, 2024

      Encore Miami Everglades

      Nice amenities

      Not the best not the worst. Totally does the job and has all the amenities. Just not our vibe. Sites were all on grass and after a couple of weeks camping just the south I sure appreciate some gravel or sand. All the things live in grass. Pool.. looked nice but it was locked. Another one where the offices closes at 5.. most seem to be open until 7-8pm my favorite was key west open til 10pm! Just nice to have someone to communicate with - were low maintenance - or some signage describing how to utilize things if the office is closed. Bathrooms clean & with AC, nice park, courts to play sports but not sure if any equipment available. Clubhouse was unlocked we played pool while we waited for an Uber to the baseball game.

    • Elisabeth F.
      Camper-submitted photo from Davie / Fort Lauderdale KOA
      Jun. 22, 2024

      Davie / Fort Lauderdale KOA

      Davie KOA

      I have to start by saying that I haven't been here in a few years but I went there this week and I was amazed at the transformation. It is beautiful, clean and very welcoming. Each site has new outdoor furniture and is clean. These sites are just waiting for you to pull in. The staff was very nice and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend a stay here. The pool is crystal clear and welcoming. It's located near many attractions and shopping. Beautiful sunset viewing across the street at Vista View Park and easy highway access. You're going to love your stay at this KOA!

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Islamorada
      Jun. 10, 2024

      Sun Outdoors Islamorada

      Nice location in the Keys

      Sites are close together but all have full hookups. No shade. Has a pool and nice shower facilities. Lots of activities like kareoke and sometimes live music. Beach area was nasty with seaweed. Dogs allowed (2 max). Dog walk (not fenced) was dried up retention pond. Dog beach was small sandy area. It was nice if tide was up. Free kayaks you can check out to use on site which was nice. Good spot for home base while going to other places to fish and kayak. We were there in off season (June) and traffic was nuts along US1. Just fyi. Wifi is decent but you have to pay if you want to stream. It is one of the lower prices RV parks in the area and it was sufficient.

    • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Flamingo Campground
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Flamingo Campground

      All the amenities but also mosquitos

      Mostly enjoyed our two night stay in the Everglades. Flamingo Campground is run by a concessionaire, and its most expensive than we like to pay for campgrounds. $38-42ish per night depending on if its a weekend or week night. Mosquitos were bad the last week in April, wind helped a bit but we basically stayed in our camper the entire time.

      Bathrooms were clean and bug free, hot showers available in the A loop!

    • Barb N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
      Apr. 18, 2024

      John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

      Easy access to everything

      Full hookups, beaches, marina, hiking paths, small park and lots of relaxing in the sun. Down the road has grocery stores, small shops and great restaurants.

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from Key Largo Kampground & Marina
      Feb. 17, 2024

      Key Largo Kampground & Marina

      Love this place

      This is our second time staying at this campground. Staff is friendly. Place is clean. Has two beaches which is a lot. The keys aren’t known for sandy beaches but key largo kampground has two small sandy beaches that make u feel secluded from the world.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
      Feb. 12, 2024

      Monument Lake Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

      Greatest of Cypress Camping

      Monument Lake, Big Cypress: This is the best of the BCNP campgrounds in my opinion. It surrounds the largest of the campground lakes in BCNP and has gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. Easy to get to. The hosts all work hard and are kind. The big downsides are: GENERATORS: Hours allowed need to be shortened. Speed limit is double of Burns Lake resulting in excessive dust.

      To Do: The smallest Post Office in the USA is close by. Oasis Visitor Center has gator viewing.
      Visit all the nearby boardwalks are worth a visit.
      Do a Ranger led wet walk. It is out of this world.
      Drive to Shark Valley and take the tram (reservations are best), bicycle the 12 mile loop or walk part of it. The gates open at 9:00 AM for park parking. Fills up, thus slowing entry into the park. However, parking is available along the highway. We parked there, just past the no parking signs. We then walked in at sunrise for enjoyment before the crowds. Some folks were biking at that time as well. Beautiful. Gators began sunning themselves by 9:30AM or so. Drive to Everglade City for a boat ride out to the bay. Fantastic experience. The BCNP Visitor Center can tell you who to contact to make reservations. We went on this trip a couple years ago.
      Airboats and swamp buggy rides are popular. We did this as well, but preferred the other activities in the end. However, how can you pass up on a fun airboat experience. Unlike the Everglades the full campsite discount is offered here. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. ) Overall Rating: 4 (should be a 5, but for poor generator usage rules. This negatively affected our stay this time, our 4th time here.) Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Security: None except visitors must drive by host sites. Usage during visit: Heavy Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Grass Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet except for one long running generator.
      Road Noise: Some. Through Traffic in campground: Little. Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: At Midway. Potable Water Available: At bathrooms Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Clean flush toilets.
      Showers: Yes. Clean Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 3 bars. Setting: Open, around lake.
      Recent Weather: Cool and rainy. Solar: Some sites are better than others Host: 3 or 4 Rig Size: Large rigs present. Sites: 27 - 34 e side of lake. Less shade, better solar. Beautiful sunset views. View of the grass prairie. 34 fine, but faces to pit toilet .
      35 - 38: sunset view with day use area in front of lake view 1-3 west side of lake. Sunrise view .
      14 - 26 north side of lake with better shade. 26 has a nice view of the grass prairie w shade. One of the best sites in my opinion.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Pinecrest Group Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

      Isolated Group Camping

      Pinecrest: Group camp. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

      Overall Rating: 3.5 for a group campground Security: None. Isolated.
      Usage during visit: Empty Site Privacy: None - Two defined areas Site Spacing:
      Site surface: Grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: No e Through Traffic in campground: No reason Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: At Midway CG Generators: Yes Bathroom: Pit toilet Showers: No Pull Throughs: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars Setting: Open grass area surrounded by trees Recent Weather: 50s to 80s. Some high winds. Tornado warnings Solar: Yes Host: Not on premises Rig Size: Can accommodate large rigs Sites: See pics

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell Landing Campground
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Mitchell Landing Campground

      Remote Camping

      Mitchell’s Landing: this isolated campground has an airboat launch area. I met a man, Bill, who grew up on this property, owned by his Miccosukee family until the mid 70s. According to him, the department of the interior, reneged on their promise that this land would stay in his family. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

      Overall Rating: 4 Price 2023: $ w interagency pass Security: No - Remote Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: about half the sites are spread out in an open park lake area. Are very nice. Some sites are very nice. I was those below. Site Spacing: the nicest sites are pretty good in this regard Site surface: grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet when we were here Road Noise: too remote. Through Traffic in campground: None while I was visiting. Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no, no Dump Station: at Midway campground. (30 minutes). Potable Water Available: The closest water is at Midway CG (30 minutes). Generators: allowed Bathroom: pit toilets. Moderately clean Showers: no. Pull Throughs: some Cell Service (AT&T): three Setting: surrounded by trees Recent Weather: very mixed this year. 50s into the 80s. Solar: some Host: yes Rig Size: 30 footers are here. Be careful with site you choose for that size Sites: my favorite – 4,5,6,7,10, 8 Okay:15

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Midway Campground — Big Cypress National Preserve

      All RV Sites Around a Small Lake

      Midway in Big Cypress: This is our forth time here. We love this campground, though the sites are open. All trailer sites look over the lake which is in the middle of the campground. This campground seems to be very conducive to meeting people. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

      Overall Rating: 4.5 for the lake view Price 2023: $ 15 w interagency pass Usage during visit: RV sites full every night. Tent sites accommodate vans, rooftop tents…. Site Privacy: None Site Spacing: Fair Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Tent area - defiantly.
      Road Noise: Tent area - defiantly. From # 21, yes. Through Traffic in campground: Folks might come in to have picnics at tables around the lake. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at the dump station. Generators: Allowed. Bathroom: Flush toilet. Only one stall in the men’s. Clean. Showers: At Monument Lake CH, 20 minutes. Pull Throughs: None in RV Loop Cell Service (AT&T): Site 21 usually has 1 bar. Sites at the near the end have weaker reception. Setting: All RV sites are situated around the lake
      Recent Weather: High 50s to 80s. Rain Solar: Plenty in the tent sites Host: Three Rig Size: Largest bus RVs are here Sites: 19 - 26 are best shaded sites. 13 and 14 are corner sites with less shade . 1 is near a shed, but a fine site. Picnic tables along the lake and in between these sites: 22&23, 3&4, 11&12, 16&17. (On nice weekend days you can expect small groups using these spots for day usage.)

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Flamingo Campground
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Flamingo Campground

      Open Oarklike Concessionaire Run

      Flamingo in the Everglades: Open parklike with new and what are the absolute largest of campsite signs I have seen in 5 years of traveling. No excuse to be in the wrong site at Flamingo! I had to laugh and wonder that if they are that big, blind drivers must be frequenting Flamingo. On a serious note, the brand new visitor center is a 5 star. Spending time there will not be regretted,. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

      Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2023: $ 34 w interagency pass Usage during visit: 1/2 full Site Privacy: Poor Site Spacing: Fair Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Not bad for an open area Road Noise: No outside road noise Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Many sites Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Flush toilets.
      Showers: Solar. Water temperature depends on sunshine, time of day, usage , and the length showers folks take.
      Pull Throughs: All Cell Service (AT&T): 4 bars Setting: Open park like with scattered mature trees Recent Weather: The weather has really varied this year. Hot, cod, cloudy, windy, rainy. Solar: Yes Host: Paid personnel Rig Size: The largest of rigs can be accommodated here Sites: Last loop is best

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Long Pine Key Campground — Everglades National Park
      Jan. 20, 2024

      Long Pine Key Campground — Everglades National Park

      Private Sites, Beware of Poisonous Snakes

      Long Pine : Sites are more private here than the one other Everglades established campground (Flamingo). More trails here. Flamingo is closer to water activities. We saw a rattlesnake this trip. Previously, we had a water moccasin under our trailer I figure having been disoriented during a torrential downpour. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer. Our rating of a campground is influenced by the following: The general ambiance- sort of wilderness feel the campground gives us. A selection of campsites which offer some visual privacy and/or view from sites. Cleanliness of whatever facilities are offered is important and usually noted in my review.

      Overall Rating: 3.5. Lower rating than the camping experience deserves. Reasons:? Poor cleanliness of facilities as is often my experience in concessionaire run campgrounds. The interagency pass only attains a 10% discount. Our stay and other retirees I have spoken with limit our stays. Note the campground was only full on weekdays! Price 2023: $ 34 w interagency pass Usage during visit: 1/2 to 3/4 mostly Site Privacy: Low growing shrubs give great privacy between most all RV sites Site Spacing: Good Site surface: Grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Inner loop roads are short with limited # of spaces in each. This coupled with dense foliage keeps the noise down. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: Only the outer loop road because of campground traffic only. It’s not too bad Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Near restroom facilities. Generators: Yes Bathroom: Flush toilets are kept clean. The ready of the facility boarders on disgusting.
      Showers: Solar. Water temperature depends on sunshine, time of day, usage , and the length showers folks take.
      Pull Throughs: Available. Cell Service (AT&T): Good, Flamingo is stronger. Setting: Carved into a dense palm shrub lower canopy. Recent Weather: Really varied during our stay. Solar: Good on the clear days. Host: Full time personnel

    • Karen S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Encore Miami Everglades
      Jan. 12, 2024

      Encore Miami Everglades

      Friendly, fun and great location for exploring South Florida

      We stayed thirteen nights at this park.  We really enjoyed the stay and recommend.  The campsites are mostly nice.  There are a lot of seasonal campers and it seems those sites are nicer.  The sites closer to the cabin area are closer together.  I wouldn't recommend this campsite for actual campsite, but rather the excellent location and fun activities and amenities of the park.  

      The park has lots to do and while dated, it is kept in good shape.  The pool is lovely with lounge chairs, palm trees and a tropical feel.  They have a hot tub, too.  Everything clean and had a resort-feel.  There are an abundance of activities: pickle ball, shuffleboard, a nice mini-golf course, walking trail, clubhouse, fire pits and large open grassy space.

      We have two active dogs and they have a huge field where we were able to run our dogs off-leash and chase the frisbee.  I am not sure if it is allowed, but there were others as well so seemed okay.  This was a real benefit when camping with pets that like to run.  

      The park is in a beautiful, agricultural area in the town of Redlands.  It is very tropical with farms, nurseries and lots of tropical fruit stands and interesting parks.  It feels rural but it is close enough to town to go to the Miami beaches or other activities.  If you go, check out all the agricultural farms, the Fruit and Spice stand, the 'Robert is Here' fruit stand and the Knaups Berry Farm for world class cinnamon rolls.  The lines were too long for us to wait, but we heard they were the best.

      This is one of the most friendly parks I have stayed.  We were there on Christmas and New Years and had a total blast.  They had music, karaoke, dancing and potluck dinners. The staff was nice too, we met Jason who was super helpful.  My friend flew in to visit and she rented one of their deluxe cabins.  It was really nice, with a fireplace, fenced patio, loft, kitchen.  The entire experience at this resort was enjoyable and felt like being at camp.  Highly recommend a visit.

    • T
      Camper-submitted photo from Flamingo Campground
      Sep. 6, 2023

      Flamingo Campground

      Cozy Spot

      The store by the marina is well stocked and the marina itself is pretty big though we did not use it. The sites are cozy and pretty close together and the bathrooms were well kept. The water in the showers gets about lukewarm. There’s a little beach nearby too. We were able to buy firewood at the site and help was easy to find if it was needed.

    • Rene R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Yacht Haven Park
      Jul. 6, 2023

      Yacht Haven Park

      Key west

      Had a wonderful week at the naval station in Key West. It only cost $40 per night. All amenities were available.

    • N J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Markham Park Campground
      Jun. 8, 2023

      Markham Park Campground

      Awesome Rv site and Delightfull Staff

      Lovely, well kept park with lots to do.! Quiet and clean with the nicest desk staff I have ever come across. Will definitely revisit.

    • V
      Camper-submitted photo from Encore Miami Everglades
      May. 26, 2023

      Encore Miami Everglades

      Beautiful campground with shady areas all around

      The resort itself is large and surrounded by fruit trees, pine trees and other shady trees which offer coverage from the hot sun. Activities only December to April - pool is nice and the staff that directs you to your site is amazing. Otherwise no security after hours which allows rif raf to come in and use the pool, laundry facilities, etc which makes the area unsafe.

    • D C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Long Key State Park
      May. 8, 2023

      Long Key State Park

      Beautiful spot - eaten alive by bugs, beware of rats

      Beautiful little spot with only 4 sites, all of which are strangely side by side in this massive park and require a 100 yard walk across a boardwalk to get to from your car.  Setting up our tent we were attacked by noseeums, tiny little gnats whose bites turn into blisters for some (my daughter). The bugs went away when the wind picked up. We enjoyed being by the water, basically alone, watching the moon rise reflecting over the water.  We planned out our next day to make a trip to key west and return for our second night.  While preparing for bed, I found the washrooms didn’t have lights, not a huge issue. My wife saw a rat stealing some food wrappings, so be sure to clean up quickly.  Read other reviews of them getting into cars and chewing stuff up.  Come bed time, the noseeums were back with a vengeance, and they feasted on us. I bathed in deet bug spray to no avail. We were up basically all night itching and scratching and trying to covers ourselves in our sleeping bags. Woke up to find the only other camper had left, likely fed up with the bugs as well. We packed up and left early as well.  We went in early May, will never go back, but man that place would be nice without those bugs

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Key Largo Kampground & Marina
      Apr. 19, 2023

      Key Largo Kampground & Marina

      Cozy and Friendly

      It was tight getting our 32ft pull behind back to our spot, but folks all came out to offer tips and help us get around. So we actually got parked in fairly short order.

      The dog walk area near our site was pretty small and it’s bookended by tent camp sites. My dogs were more interested in the goings on than doing their business and we couldn’t really walk them away from it.

      That being said. The location is great! As I mentioned in the title. It’s cozy and friendly and pretty quiet.

      The marina is nice. And the beaches were great launch points for kayaks.

      I would, and probably will, stay here again.



    Guide to Florida City

    Camping near Florida City, Florida, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With the Everglades and nearby state parks, there’s a lot to explore for both families and solo travelers.

    What to do

    What campers like

    • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Curry Hammock State Park Campground said, "Spotless facilities and on the ocean!"
    • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Long Pine Key Campground mentioned, "Sites are more private here than the one other Everglades established campground."
    • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. One camper at Key Largo Kampground & Marina shared, "Staff is friendly. Place is clean."

    What you should know

    • Bug spray is essential: Many campers warn about the bugs, especially in the evenings. A visitor at Flamingo Campground advised, "Bring your bug spray!!"
    • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground noted, "It's basically an RV park, and a mediocre one at that."
    • Reservations are recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A reviewer at Curry Hammock State Park mentioned, "Competitive reservations."

    Tips for camping with families

    • Look for kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and swimming areas. A camper at Key Largo Kampground & Marina said, "Good to stay here. Very nice sites, pool and playground."
    • Plan for early dinners: To avoid bugs, it’s best to eat before sunset. A visitor at Flamingo Eco-tents suggested, "Eat an early dinner and then head back to your tent for sunset."
    • Bring games and activities: Keeping kids entertained is key. A camper at Fiesta Key RV Resort mentioned enjoying "the weekly farmers market" and other fun activities.

    Tips from RVers

    • Check site sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger RVs. A reviewer at Key Largo Kampground & Marina noted, "It was tight getting our 32ft pull behind back to our spot."
    • Bring your own firewood: Firewood can be scarce in some areas. A camper at Midway Campground mentioned, "You have to buy firewood about 5 miles away."
    • Be mindful of generator hours: Some campgrounds have restrictions on generator use. A visitor at Monument Lake Campground suggested that "generator hours need to be shortened."

    Camping around Florida City, Florida, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference!

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