Best Campgrounds near Key Largo, FL

Key Largo provides several established campgrounds with diverse accommodation options for Florida Keys travelers. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground and Kings Kamp RV Park offer tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals within minutes of the main highway. Key Largo Kampground & Marina features waterfront sites with boat access, while nearby Everglades National Park campgrounds like Flamingo and Long Pine Key provide more natural settings with fewer amenities but greater wildlife viewing opportunities.

Seasonal considerations affect camping availability throughout the Keys region. Winter months (December through April) represent peak season with higher rates and limited availability requiring reservations months in advance. Summer brings hot, humid conditions with temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Mosquitoes can be problematic during warmer months, particularly in Everglades locations. Most campgrounds remain open year-round with full hookups and amenities, though some state park facilities may have limited availability during hurricane season. A visitor noted, "We loved this spot on Key Largo. Further off the main road than some, you can forget how convenient the access is to the rest of Key Largo."

Waterfront access and proximity to marine activities constitute primary draws for campers in the Keys. Most established campgrounds feature beach access, boat launches, or marina facilities for kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling excursions. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park provides direct access to protected marine areas and snorkeling tours. Several visitors mentioned the importance of selecting sites carefully for privacy and views. "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," reported one camper. Proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, and diving operations makes Key Largo campgrounds convenient bases for exploring both underwater attractions and the greater Keys region.

Best Camping Sites Near Key Largo, Florida (48)

    1. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Key Largo, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (305) 451-1202

    $36 / night

    "The campground is very well shaded with showers and bathrooms within walking distance from any campsite. There is full hookups with 30&50amps available."

    "There are plenty of amenities, eateries, stores, and nightlife nearby. Plenty of outdoorsy adventure as well.

    You can explore the ocean, gulf, and mangroves within only a mile of each other."

    2. Key Largo Kampground & Marina

    19 Reviews
    Key Largo, FL
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (305) 451-1431

    $75 - $130 / night

    "We loved this spot on Key Largo. Further off the main road than some, you can forget how convenient the access is to the rest of Key Largo."

    "It was a very relaxing place with a site close to the water. Lots of good restaurants within a short bike trip. Also a grocery store close by. The staff was very friendly."

    3. Kings Kamp RV Park Tent Camping and Bay Front Marina

    6 Reviews
    Key Largo, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 451-0010

    "It was right off the main highway through the keys so it was very easy to get to. Very close to John Pennekamp and everything else in Key Largo. Pretty standard tent sites, nothing glamorous."

    "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."

    4. Blue Fin Rock Harbor Marina & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Key Largo, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 350-6572

    "My favorite thing about Blue Fin is starting my mornings on the water, watching the sunrise on my paddle board just steps from my front door!"

    "Alana was so helpful with how to get around town and pointed out local activities and restaurants! Such a beautiful setting with campsites right on the water."

    5. Riptide RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Key Largo, FL
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (305) 852-8481

    6. Long Pine Key Campground — Everglades National Park

    33 Reviews
    Florida City, FL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 708-2207

    "Although in the northern end of the park, it's a great location to camp. Stayed in Site #70, which backs up to the lake with easy access to the trails and facilities. Quiet location."

    "The agent said she couldn’t look up which spots were available for the time frame we wanted, but we could drive around and find a few spots we wanted and then she could look it up. "

    7. Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

    48 Reviews
    Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 708-2207

    "A really great place to visit if you want a taste of Florida away from all the Disney-esque tourist spots.

    This park is like stepping back in time. Enjoy it and relax!"

    "Also, cannot choose site, so I was stuck next to the very loud bathroom, I could hear the toilet seats and hand dryers going. Kindof took away from the camping experience."

    8. Encore Fiesta Key

    17 Reviews
    Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    "Great location to most of the Florida Keys. Super dog friendly and everyone seems to be loving it here. Has everything you need or want here."

    9. Southern Comfort RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Florida City, FL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (317) 440-9562

    "This park is located right off Route 1 in Florida City. For the area this is a large park. I believe over 150 sites. The sites are decent in size."

    "Close to the Keys, Everglades, Bkscayne and shopping. Staff was helpful. I will go back."

    10. Encore Miami Everglades

    17 Reviews
    Cutler Bay, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This place is situated in the mirror middle of acres upon acres of ornamental trees and shrubs for sale by various companies."

    "They have a really nice big pool, shuffleboard, putt putt golf, arcade and walking trail. It's off the beaten path but worth the drive. The front office staff was so helpful."

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300 Reviews of 48 Key Largo Campgrounds


  • Jenny E.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Encore Miami Everglades

    ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!

    The water tested positive for fecal indicator e coli on August 1st & they failed to notify campers until 48 hours later!!! My kids brushed their teeth with that water!! 🤮 I had been visiting for 3 years & it’s only gotten worse. What a waste on renovations. And I’ve only heard complaints about the staff on site. They should invest on better property management & some activities for the campers. This place honestly sucks considering it’s Miami!!

  • Tom M.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Encore Miami Everglades

    Terrible

    Our stay at Encore Miami Campground was unfortunately impacted by a serious and unannounced issue. 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. It meant we had to hook up to a contaminated water source, which then required us to undertake a costly and time-consuming process of disinfecting our motorhome's water system after we left. This experience was both a health concern and a major inconvenience.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

    Nice Campground in a great place

    We stayed at flamingo in late June at the start of the hot/rainy/buggy season.  We stayed in the camper loop (T loop) of the campground.  Because it was the off season there were times when we were the only ones in that loop of the campground.  During the evening a couple other campers would come in, but there were stretches during the day that it was empty.  Our son loved this because he could ride his bike all around the campground to his hearts content.  

    We did not find the bugs to be too terrible (although the gage on the wall of the visitor center had them just slightly into the "horrible" range).  We live in Michigan's U.P. so we have a fairly high bug tolerance.  There were some portions of the park that a bit of bug spray worked just fine, but others where we were glad we had bug shirts.

    The bathrooms were decent, although the water was never quite hot due to it being solar heated.

    The overall park amenities were nice.  We enjoyed our visit and got to see a lot of the famous wildlife.

    Nice place, would happily visit again.

  • Ernesto H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Long Key State Park Campground

    Es tranquilo pero no se puede hacer mucho

    Es tranquilo pero no se puede hacer mucho. No se puede acampar allí desde hace años por "reparaciones" y en la Web dice que esta cerrado desde el 2018 hasta el 2050? No entiendo eso, es de risa. Hay baños, la entrada son 5 dólares por vehículo, puedes acampar durante el día y hace barbecue. Hay cestos de basura.

  • Denis P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2025

    Curry Hammock State Park Campground

    Peaceful Shore Access, Well-Designed Sites, Some Bugs in June

    A well-kept campground with just enough greenery between sites to suggest a whisper of privacy — rare and welcome. The real charm, though, is the direct access to the shoreline. Not exactly a swimmer’s paradise, but perfect for sitting in quiet contemplation, watching the light play on the water and pretending — briefly — that time isn’t real.

    The sites are leveled, clean, and smartly set up. I had barely started wondering how I’d stake down the tent against the wind when I noticed the perimeter already fitted with anchor rings. A small detail, but one that says: “We’ve thought this through.”

    Power and water? All good. Bathrooms and showers? Clean, well-maintained, no notes. There’s no A/C, only a ceiling fan — which worked fine until the midday sun decided to get philosophical about what "shade" really means.

    We camped with a tent in June, and while the breeze was nice, the ants liked our car and the mosquitoes liked us, sprays or not. Still, it’s a solid campground — quiet, thoughtful, and worth the stay. I’d absolutely recommend it.

    Starlink - excellent coverage

  • Denis P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 17, 2025

    John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground

    Functional RV Campground, Great Starlink Signal, Good for a Quick Stop

    We stayed one night in June with a tent - and that felt just right. This is a large, RV-oriented campground where sites come with water and power, even if you're pitching canvas rather than parking chrome.

    Privacy is minimal - the spaces are close, separated by the occasional brave shrub or decorative palm. Restrooms and showers work, but very much in the mist of centuries past. Be prepared to walk, and leave expectations of modern sparkle at the gate.

    The mosquitoes were determined, but so were we (some sprays do help). The ranger at check-in was warm, helpful, and probably the best-maintained part of the place.

    Our Starlink connection was excellent — wide open sky and solid signal made remote work completely doable.

    Not a hidden gem, but for a one-night stop, it did the job.

  • Paul Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park

    Good location for coastal Everglades, kayaking, fishing - but little shade and potential water issues.

    MAKE SURE YOU TAKE EXTRA WATER, OR FILL YOUR TANKS. We stayed three nights in T-loop, site 42 in mid-April. Only a handful of sites have any shade, so be sure to request shade when making reservations and you may get lucky like us. No water at sites, any only some have electricity. Potable water at bathroom unless pump goes out. It was towards the end of the busy season, so only one of two bathrooms were open. But the one bathroom was clean. Lots of angler groups, so a little noisy at night, but all in all they were respectful. Out last night the water went out and all bathrooms in all loops were closed. Apparently this can be common with pump going out. Understand things happen, but communication was horrible. Just a sign on bathroom that it was closed, no water. No indication that we should go to the visitor center for toilets, sinks. And the next morning the water was back on, but only put up boil advisory sign at CG entrance, not at bathrooms. So people using sinks without knowing water was compromised. Again, awful communication, especially when this happens with some regularity. ONLY AT&T SERVICE, with Wi-Fi at visitor center one mile away.


Guide to Key Largo

Key Largo camping sites sit at the northern entrance to the Florida Keys, just 33 feet above sea level and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay waters. The tropical climate maintains average winter temperatures of 65-75°F and summer temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F. Tent camping spots remain limited in this region with a handful of established campgrounds catering primarily to RV travelers.

What to do

Water access: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground offers excellent snorkeling opportunities directly from the campground. "We had an incredible guide and captain, Adam and Ty. Also, this is a great place to have a kayak!!" shares Matt M., who visited in early 2025.

Fishing opportunities: Riptide RV Resort provides access for anglers looking to catch local species. According to Jack M., it's a "very nice people and great fishing community," making it popular with visitors focused on marine activities.

Wildlife observation: The nearby Everglades campgrounds provide excellent wildlife viewing. At Long Pine Key Campground, campers report sightings of native species. "This is true camping, there aren't a ton of amenities so the more prepared you are the better. The park is absolutely beautiful too. There are tons of gators, lizards, and other animals to find," notes Sam D.

What campers like

Small beaches: Despite the Keys not being known for sandy beaches, Key Largo Kampground & Marina offers small but functional beach areas. Cannon W. describes it as a "Diamond in the Rough" with a "small beach access. I had a nice quiet tent site in a shady mangrove cutout. Very cozy."

Waterfront access: Many campers specifically seek waterfront sites at Blue Fin Rock Harbor Marina & RV Park for sunrise views. One long-term guest noted, "My favorite thing about Blue Fin is starting my mornings on the water, watching the sunrise on my paddle board just steps from my front door!"

Privacy options: Sites with more seclusion can be found at certain campgrounds. Elgin S. mentioned about Key Largo Kampground: "We came from Maryland, excellent campground. Docking at your site for waterfront spots is an awesome perk. Two small beachy areas, though wouldn't suggest swimming there."

What you should know

Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds have experienced issues with water systems. At Encore Miami Everglades, one camper reported, "The water tested positive for fecal indicator e coli on August 1st & they failed to notify campers until 48 hours later!"

Site spacing: Many Key Largo area campgrounds feature tightly spaced sites. At John Pennekamp, a camper named Rick G. noted: "Limited property equals limited spaces between sites. But, once you get out and enjoy all there is to do we really didn't mind the tight spaces too much."

Bug protection essential: Mosquitoes and no-see-ums can be problematic throughout the Keys region. A visitor to John Pennekamp warned, "Make sure you bring a thermacell bc they are no joke!" Mosquito problems intensify during summer months, particularly in Everglades locations.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly water access: Encore Fiesta Key provides family-oriented water activities. One family reported, "We loved 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."

Educational options: Families can combine camping with learning experiences. At Flamingo Campground, one visitor mentioned, "We enjoyed our visit and got to see a lot of the famous wildlife," while another noted the campground provides "direct access to protected marine areas and snorkeling tours."

Safe swimming areas: Pool facilities provide alternatives to ocean swimming. Kirsten J. shared about Fiesta Key: "We have a toddler and each time she loved the pool & beach area. We love sunset point everyone hangs out there, shares drinks makes friends etc."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RVers should carefully consider site location. At Key Largo Kampground, Tod H. advised: "The sites are level and graveled. There is water and electric at every site. There are 2 bathhouses for the campground. They have made an effort to have them centrally located but it can be a bit of a walk."

Electrical options: Most Key Largo area campgrounds offer full hookups. Chris A. at Long Pine Key noted a different situation: "There are not utilities on the sites. Shower houses, while clean, provide solar 'hot' water. The showers nearest my site had signs that hot water was not available."

Space considerations: RV site dimensions can be misleading. Eric R. warns about Long Pine Key: "Camp sites have not been maintained like they should have, lots of overgrown brush in the campsites, which makes them harder to squeeze into. If the website says it fits a 40-foot, then it might actually fit a 35 footer."

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Key Largo, Florida?

Key Largo offers several excellent camping options. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground provides well-shaded sites with full hookups and is perfect for water enthusiasts, offering activities like boating, kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing. Kings Kamp RV Park Tent Camping and Bay Front Marina is another versatile option right off the main highway, accommodating tents, RVs, and offering on-site cabins. Additional options include Blue Fin Rock Harbor Marina & RV Park and Riptide RV Resort for those seeking alternatives in the area.

Are there RV-friendly campgrounds in Key Largo?

Key Largo Kampground & Marina is very RV-friendly with nicely graveled spots, convenient access to the rest of Key Largo, and waterfront sites available. While rates run around $85 per night, the location is ideal. Encore Fiesta Key is another excellent RV option located midway through the Keys, making it perfect for day trips to Key West or Key Largo. The resort features a marina, pool, and beach bar and restaurant. Though slightly pricey, you get the experience of staying on a private key with beautiful sunset views and the sound of waves.

What amenities does Key Largo Kampground and Marina offer?

Key Largo Kampground & Marina offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. The property features two small sandy beaches that provide a secluded feel, which is uncommon in the Keys. Facilities include a swimming pool in great condition, newly renovated docks, and well-maintained grounds. The campground is conveniently located with numerous restaurants and a grocery store within a short bike ride. While the campground is set back from the main road, it still provides easy access to Key Largo attractions. The friendly staff maintains a clean environment throughout the property.