2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin camping options near Islamorada provide coastal access with varying levels of amenities. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground offers cabins with full hookups, located near numerous recreational opportunities including snorkeling, kayaking, and biking trails. Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park features eco-tents with electricity and furnished options. "The eco tents are awesome in general, but more so if you're new to camping. Some come fully furnished with beds, nightstands, etc, while others are completely unfurnished and you can set up your own gear," notes one visitor about the Flamingo accommodations. Encore Fiesta Key on Long Key and Kings Kamp in Key Largo also offer cabin rentals with water access.
Rustic cabin rentals require advance planning, especially during winter months when "snow birds" increase occupancy rates. Flamingo's eco-tent cabins range from $50 for unfurnished units to approximately $100 for fully furnished options with queen beds, lighting, and electrical outlets. Most cabin facilities prohibit cooking or food storage inside to prevent attracting wildlife. Southern Comfort RV Resort provides deluxe cabins with fireplace features and fenced patios. Encore Miami Everglades offers cabins near their swimming pool and recreational facilities. Pet policies vary by location, with many parks allowing pets but enforcing breed and size restrictions.
Visitors should verify what amenities are included before arrival as furnishing levels differ significantly between properties. Most furnished cabins provide beds and basic furniture, while some include linens and towels. Flamingo's eco-tents include "a queen size bed, pillows, bed linens, blankets, fluffy large bath towels, a fan and bedside lights," according to a reviewer, though this varies by season. The marina store at Flamingo carries limited groceries and supplies, primarily snacks and drinks, with a food truck available seasonally. Bahia Honda State Park's cabin area requires consideration of vehicle height restrictions, as taller vehicles with roof racks cannot pass under the bridge to access the cabin area. Most locations have bathhouses with showers near the cabin areas.
"The campground is beautiful and everyone is super friendly but the music is extremely loud on weekends so keep that in mind if you’re staying anywhere close to the pool and bar area."
"Fabulous location midpoint on the keys. This enables day trips to Key West or Key Largo. The resort has a marina, a pool, and a beach bar and restaurant. A little pricey but you are on a private key."
"There is so much to do we biked to nearly everything including nearby restaurants, we hung at the beach, kayaked and did trail walks with the dog."
"There is power and picnic tables, but you might initially be confused as to who’s table is who’s depending on how people before you have arranged things to fit their RVs….or at least we were for a few"
Available this weekend
from $36 / night
"Each tent has full deck flooring and comes equipped with a double or queen bed with bedding (November– April only), a fan, 110 outlets, towels, two chairs/small round tables, and shelving with baskets."
"Flamingo is right inside the national park and is the only center with services available in the park; marina, food and convenience store, rental equipment, boat tours with park naturalist, food truck,"
"The Good: Clean, Great amenities, flat sites, great pool, friendly staff, activities, location The Bad: Not great for dogs, pretty packed in, but in the keys all are"
from $100 - $170 / night
"Personally, I camped in a tent, but they also have RV spots and on-site cabins. It was right off the main highway through the keys so it was very easy to get to."
"The sites away from the water are very close together. Prime sites along the water offer nice views. Bathrooms clean, laundry available. There are tiki huts and lounge chairs along the water."
from $60 - $110 / night
"Beautiful views, marina, 3 beaches, family & pet friendly. Rent kayak or snorkeling gear, and RELAX."
"Bahia Honda State Park is a little slice of heaven and so so stunning. I can see why this place books out so far in advance. We put on a Dyrt Alert and boy did we get one!"
Available this weekend
from $36 / night
"Bathrooms were clean and bug free, hot showers available in the A loop!"
"There's only good to say about Sunshine Key RV resort. It's absolute paradise in the keys. Somewhat secluded and surrounded by nature and the ocean."
"Near our site the marina has a area looks like a giant aquarium with Tarpon, Nurse sharks, tropical fish, Big Grouper/Jew Fish, and Manatees. Along with lots of iguanas."
"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. "
"We stayed here for the night on the way to the keys. Park had good power and water pressure. Showers and bathrooms were clean and nice. Roads were fine for large RV'S. I would stay here again."
"This is city owned and operated Park/Campground. This fact is significant. It is very pretty with lots of mature shade trees. The RV's are assigned space around several pods."
"sites: no pets allowed. welcoming atmosphere. mostly shaded. near residential neighborhood but quiet. flat sites. amenities: large bathhouse. clean. other attractions: zoo. beach/waterslide."
GuideThe sites are pretty close and right on top of one another, but the location is good! The bath houses are kept clean. There is construction here right now at the marina, so that's less than ideal, but it should be nice when done. We are here at a very rainy time, so it's pretty swampy and the mosquitoes are relentless, so highly recommend bug spray and a screened tent.
GuideReally nice clean campground clean showers and bathrooms snorkeling diving glass bottom boats kayak rentals on site went on the snorkeling trip really inexpensive $45 went to Christ of the abyss beautiful reef lots of colorful fish all around great time
TravelerAmazing views, the ocean water was perfect! Beware of mosquitos in the summer months!!
GuideWe planned on staying here for 5 months and hoped for longer. But today, We just put in our notice that we are leaving. I hope my experience will help you make your decision to stay here. While management is extremely proud of writing 1000 notices to people over the last year, this is still the reality of what you get. They don't seem to know what's available, unless you speak Spanish. Then they got a spot for you. Lots of RV's with window ac units. Refrigerators outside Gate doesn't always work Gym is a joke 2 out of 6 washers out of order for months 2 out of 6 dryers out of order for months Men's and women's showers has no ac and standing water. Neighbors raising pigeons behind his RV. Few Neighbors have pit bulls Pool is nice.(When people are not watching chickens fight on their phone while standing in pool) LOTS OF FOR SALE SIGNS HERE. People are trying to leave this place. Good luck and safe travels
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We had a fantastic time at Flamingo in Everglades National Park! The scenery is beautiful, the wildlife viewing is incredible, and there’s always a chance to spot alligators, birds, manatees, and other amazing creatures. The marina area is well-maintained, and the peaceful views across Florida Bay are unforgettable.
One thing to be prepared for: the mosquitoes can be intense, especially around sunrise and sunset. Bring plenty of bug spray and apply it often. With good insect repellent, the mosquitoes are manageable and definitely not a reason to miss this unique experience.
Overall, Flamingo is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. The wildlife, sunsets, and natural beauty make it well worth the trip!
ScoutI had a really amazing experience that has gotten me hooked on camp life. Between the beautiful nature trails, various on-site activities and clean friendly environment I can say with certainty that I am now a camper for life!
LegendThere is something truly magical about waking up surrounded by swaying palms and that unmistakable saltwater breeze, and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo feels like stepping straight into a tropical adventure designed for families. This is a well-known and beautifully maintained state park with a moderate number (like 40 total) of campsites tucked among the trees, offering a mix of privacy and EZ access to the park’s main attractions, with clean restrooms, showers and plenty of kid-friendly activities that keep little ones engaged from sunrise to sunset. One of our favorite moments was taking the boys out on the glass bottom boat, watching their faces light up as colorful, exotic fish drifted through the coral reef below us, a memory that felt equal parts educational and awe-inspiring. While the sites are close together, offering next to zero privacy, the restroom / shower facilities were good (not great) and overall, the vibe of being here was quite positive. I would absolutely recommend this campground for families thanks to its unique ocean experiences, well-kept facilities, and unforgettable activities that make it so much more than just a place to sleep.
TravelerThis is a great RV Park. Things to do for the kids everyday, private beach access, Places to rent Kayaks, and great location, BUT it was the most that I have ever paid for a RV site.
TravelerClean, quiet and full hookups. Bath with showers and laundry. Lots of blacktop to bike. Right on a Marina and beaches.
Cabin camping options near Islamorada provide convenient access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean sides of the Florida Keys. Winter temperatures typically range from 65-75°F, while summer months can reach the high 80s with significant humidity. The cabins in this area sit at minimal elevation, usually just a few feet above sea level, making them vulnerable to storm surges during hurricane season.
Snorkeling from shore: Several resorts offer easy water access without needing boat tours. At John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground, "We biked to nearly everything including nearby restaurants, we hung at the beach, kayaked and did trail walks with the dog. Water was a bit cold for us to snorkel but lots of folks did," reports Maria E.
Kayaking through mangroves: Paddle through protected waterways directly from your cabin site. "We stayed at flamingo in late June at the start of the hot/rainy/buggy season. We did not find the bugs to be too terrible. We live in Michigan's U.P. so we have a fairly high bug tolerance," notes Rob Y. from Flamingo Campground.
Marine wildlife viewing: Observe manatees and other sea creatures from marinas and docks. "Tons of manatee hang out in the marina at the resort. You can get great pictures of them," shares Kirsten J. from Encore Fiesta Key about their waterfront experience.
Sunset gatherings: Many waterfront cabin areas become social hubs at dusk. At Encore Fiesta Key, "We love sunset point everyone hangs out there, shares drinks makes friends etc. some people bring guitars and sing and hang out, very laid back & happy atmosphere," according to Kirsten J.
Seasonal activities: Winter months bring organized social events to many resorts. Jeffrey P. notes that Fiesta Key offers "free things from them like begals and juice, ice cream, wine and cheese" during peak season stays.
Marina access: Cabin locations with private marinas allow for boat storage and fishing. "We have a toddler and each time she loved the pool & beach area. We love sunset point... Tons of manatee hang out in the marina at the resort," Kirsten J. shares about Kings Kamp facilities.
Summer heat strategies: Cabins without adequate cooling become challenging in July/August. "We went in July 2020 it was HOT. things were closed in the park... had to go outside of park to eat and find things to do," reports Joseph L. about summer stays at Fiesta Key.
Insect preparation: No-see-ums and mosquitoes require serious protection in warmer months. Denise K. from Buttonwood Campground shares, "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."
Water contamination concerns: Test reports for well water should be verified before arrival. According to Tom M. about Encore Miami Everglades, "We were only informed upon arrival that the campground's well water contained fecal matter and was a potential source of E. coli. This failure to provide a safety warning ahead of time was irresponsible."
Site selection awareness: Request specific cabin locations when booking. One visitor noted, "Try for waterfront tents 3,4 5, 6, 7 or 8" at Flamingo Campground, while another advised, "Would not recommend this campground if you are tent camping. It was packed with RVs and the spaces are very close together" about John Pennekamp.
Pool facilities: Cabins near swimming areas offer cooling relief in hot weather. Julie M. shares about Encore Fiesta Key: "Nice restaurant on site with a full marina. Beach access and pool. Play ground for children. I love coming here and just walking around the water area you see tons of fish and lobsters."
Kid-friendly beach spots: Shallow, protected swimming areas work best for young children. "We have a toddler and each time she loved the pool & beach area," notes Kirsten J. about family experiences at Fiesta Key.
Educational wildlife viewing: Arrange stays during seasons when ranger programs are offered. Rob Y. from Flamingo Campground reports, "The overall park amenities were nice. We enjoyed our visit and got to see a lot of the famous wildlife."
Entertainment options: Some resorts offer organized activities for children. At Fiesta Key, "Some of our favorite parts of this resort were the weekly farmers market, the Easter egg hunt on Easter, the restaurant, snorkeling from the shore, and the how they pickup your trash for you right at your site," according to one family's experience.
Hookup verification: Many cabin areas share utilities with RV sections, so confirm what's available. At John Pennekamp, one camper found, "Site 20 was great, full hookups, only issue was the no see ums - make sure you bring a thermacell bc they are no joke!"
Water access planning: Cabin locations with boat ramps allow for bringing personal watercraft. At Kings Kamp, "They have a boat ramp and slips. The sites away from the water are very close together. Prime sites along the water offer nice views," notes Jean C.
Height restrictions: Some cabin areas have overhead clearance limitations. For Buttonwood Campground, visitors with vehicles with roof racks should verify clearance under bridges to cabin areas.
Storm preparation: Cabins in this area are vulnerable to hurricanes from June through November. One camper at Flamingo Campground reported, "Our last night the water went out and all bathrooms in all loops were closed. Apparently this can be common with pump going out."
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