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Key West Camping at its best...Boyd's Key West Campground. Family Vacation in Key West, Florida, in the most popular Camping and RV Park in Key West and the Lower Keys by taking your family on a camping experience they'll never forget. Boyd's Campground is Key West Camping at its finest. Relax in our Lower Keys Campground with your Camper, RV, or Tent facing the beautiful oceanfront. We're only minutes from Duval Street. Relax lounging by the pool, or enjoy area snorkeling, fishing, diving and beaches. Our Boyd's Key West Campground has been Family Owned and operated for over 50 years, our lush tropical park provides the perfect setting for family vacations, intimate getaways or an escape from cold winters.
BTWC
$36 / night
$100 - $300 / night
We are a family owned business that is proud to say we have been hosting campers for over 40 years. We are located at mile marker 4.5 and are simply 1000 feet from the entrance of Key West. We are known for our outstanding staff who treats our customers as family, and our native iguanas whom are glad to be a part of the Leo’s community. As part of our commitment to health, safety and sustainability we have implemented a number of changes related to our campground operations, one of these features is a new contactless self-check-in process via our guest portal. Please note that we do not have tent sites or a bathhouse, so all RVs must be self-contained. Thank you!
$79 - $179 / night
Big Pine Key Resort, previously known as Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge, occupies ten pristine acres between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Perfectly positioned in the middle keys at MM33, Big Pine Key Resort offers a friendly home-base from which to enjoy all the Florida Keys have to offer.
We have several camping options including waterfront RV sites and rustic campsites as well as Airstream and Luxury travel trailer rentals. Plus, recreational options to keep you and the whole family entertained!
$79 - $180 / night
Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina is a unique resort with adjoining marina that offers the RV adventurer unprecedented access to a tropical island environment. Our Encore RV resort is located on the 75-acre island of Ohio Key, near Big Pine Key in the lower Florida Keys. It provides the perfect gateway for ocean activities, or just relaxing at the water's edge. There is great fishing right from this beautiful RV resort in Florida Keys. Located onsite is Keys Boat Tours, a Blue Star Operator who rents out kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and bikes, as well as offers fishing charters and snorkeling tours that take off from Sunshine Key RV Resort. Blue Star is a program that recognizes operators who "are committed to promoting responsible and sustainable diving, snorkeling, and fishing practices to reduce the impact of these activities in the Florida Keys." For nearby ventures off the island, Bahia Honda State Park and its award-winning beach is only a mile away from our RV resort in Florida Keys. The sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico are as warm as our hospitality, so set sail and head to Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina for your next Florida vacation!* *Any boat over 18 feet in length must have a slip reservation prior to arriving on the property. Contact the Marina at (305) 780-7086. Any boat without a prior reservation may be subjected to being turned away. RV resort in Florida Keys: the perfect gateway for ocean activities Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience. Due to the the current COVID-19 pandemic, some activities may be limited.
Find paradise at Sun Outdoors Sugarloaf Key (formerly known as Lazy Lakes RV Resort), located along a seven-acre saltwater lake and surrounded by state parks and mangroves. Our unique luxury resort embraces the essence of Key West living. Enjoy a cool beverage at the peninsula tiki bar. Stroll the lakefront boardwalk. Or cruise the lake on a paddleboard, paddleboat or kayak.
Our brand-new RV sites and vacation rentals make outdoor vacations in the Keys more luxurious than ever.
Amenities: queen size bed, pets are welcome
Traveler
Helpful/friendly staff. Very clean and well kept campground. We'll be back and recommend to others.
Guide
Amazing views of the old US1 and train tracks. The sand is white and water is so blue. The no see ums were unbearable so bring proper grade tent mesh and lots of bugs pray
Traveler
The Campgrounds are very nice and pads are very level, some have adequate shade, others none, we were at site 31 for 5 days. Site was very tight for our camper with slide out and awning was on the trees, Bugs were just unbearable, we tried everything. Showers were in need of repair, (men’s side)shower handle was broken , but we’re very clean, Staff were super friendly, concession stand on site had gifts as well as anything you might have forgot to pack. The views from the old bridge were breathtaking. This part of the keys was less touristy which was good/bad , so if you wanna go to a good restaurant go north toward ismorada . Family beach was excellent for little one’s , no waves, no bad currents , the sites are super hard to come by, so it will piss you off to see some on the water with nobody on them for days (Sad)
LegendWe had site 45, which may even be the least desired site, by the dumpsters and dump station. It doesn’t matter. This park is a gem. Several beaches, all different. A nice walk up the bridge. Staff super friendly. The sites are wide and offer plenty of space in buttonwood.
Legend
Perfect location for visiting the keys. Easy access and right on the water. Check in was easy and we booked a standard back in site. While they have golf cart rentals, we didn’t need them as this is a small resort and easy to walk. They have a pool area with bar and grill, and live music. The beach has inflatables for kids. The dog park is small, but still nice. The staff is all top notch! Definitely visit the jumping bridge down the street! Great hidden gem :)
Traveler
The pad for the camp suite is big gravel so bring something for your back they also had 2 hammock hookups and a grill waterfront with a great sunset
LegendSuper friendly staff, always answer the phone, are available 24/7 and are so polite. Great little store with a perfect mix of souvenirs, snacks and RV equipment. Pool, onsite food truck, nearby restaurant, easy Uber/lyft to key west or golf cart rental, nice bathrooms, great tiki hang out and game room. On top of it all We weathered a tropical storm here - wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
LegendVery busy place, but very nice.
RangerGreat campground within a state park offers lots of biking and beaches to choose from.
GuideSites are tight but staff assists with backing in. Great staff. Store. Nice laundry. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Att and Verizon are good. Did not try wifi. Food truck 7 days per week. Beautiful
Guide
Staying here for a week. It’s quiet and pretty. Sites are tight but the attendants were very helpful in getting us backed in.
There aren’t any fire pits at the sites but is one in the common area next to the small pool. There’s a pavilion where they have multiple tvs on various channels and we’re showing sports over the weekend.
There’s a huge holding pond of sorts that you can use supplied kayaks and paddles boards on but aren’t supposed to swim in it. There’s also no place for dogs to get in the water on site. There is a dog wash station that looks like it’s $10 and includes the drying station. But there aren’t any laundry facilities. It sounds like they plan to in the future. We took our laundry to Hilltop Laundry in Key West and the owner washed, dried and folded all of it for $20. We would have easily spent close to this and wasted hours of our vacation time if we had done it ourselves. He texted me within 2 hours to say it was all ready for pickup.
The location itself is isolated and we find ourselves going to other Keys to do things. But it has been an enjoyable relaxing visit so far.
TravelerSun Outdoors bought the place previously reviewed here. They have completely overhauled the site and it is beautiful!! Large community tv and bar area, live music on Saturday night, a renovated “pier” area with kayaks and paddle boards for the tidal lagoon, a walking path around the lagoon, clean comfort station, and a dedicated dog wash station complete with warm wash and blow dry station, a large community fire pit and paved access to all the sites. Fully upgraded hook-ups and sewer and beautifully done landscaping. They have added retreat cabins that are essentially well appointed vacation homes with A/C and ceiling fans. Just a beautiful and function-packed campus that’s very enjoyable to camp on. Many sites have tiki picnic areas and are paved. The sites around the lagoon are gravel (so bring your outdoor carpets!). The sunrises and sunsets are awesome.
They recently opened so they are in need of laundry facility (have to go Nextdoor to KOA for that currently) and the gravel sites need a smaller crush-n-run to be compacted and a bit more level (if keeping with the standard they’ve set). But those are MINOR downsides.
GuideSo I will say the staff are nice and the grounds are clean. Bathrooms very clean also. Tent sites though are right on top of each other and are small. If you all have trucks good luck putting them somewhere. I am so close to my neighbor right now I can hear the conversation on his phone!!!! That he has been on for an hour after quiet time. Also if you are close to the bathroom in the tents then you hear everything from that. People washing dishes after hours and the bright lights shining into your tent. Very hard to get a good nights sleep.
Legend
Venture Out: this is about 40 minutes from downtown Key West. That is the main benefit of being here for us. Our site was on a canal with a view down the canal to what I would call a bay. Nice sunset and nice sunrises from our location. There are lots of recreational activities available here. Tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool, hot tub,ping-pong, billiards, and of course, boating. Our site and many other sites have a place to dock a boat right behind the site. We don’t have a boat , so we do not know all the ins and outs regarding that.
This is a very friendly atmosphere. Staff are all courteous. Residents, by and large are helpful to guests like us. One resident gave up a washer for our benefit!
Price 2023: $ 150 through Hip Camp app. This was between Christmas and New Year - wry spendy.
Security: Gated with personnel at gate at all times.
Usage during visit: Heavy
Site Privacy: Varies.
Site Spacing: Close
Site surface: Varies. Ours is gravel w concrete picnic pad.
Reservations: Yes
Campground Noise: Quiet enough
Road Noise: Site dependent
Through Traffic in campground:
Full Hookup: Yes
Bathroom: Clean flush toilets
Showers: Yes, throughout resort
Laundry: Located in bath/shower facilities. Most require an app download to pay. Inquire at check in for coin operated locations.
Pull Throughs: No
Cell Service (AT&T): Great
Setting: Resort with many canal side sites.
Recent Weather: Very mixed this year. Hot, cold, stormy…..
Our Site: Little Palm By The Sea on Hipcamp app.
Guide
We were so excited to visit this highly rated Thousand Trails Sunshine Key! The pictures online are not exactly accurate. The RV sites are barren with little shade - feels like a parking lot. There are a LOT of full-timers here and they have the best sites, close to the marina and pool. The resort has a fun/upbeat vibe with lots going on - happy hour with music, crafts and farmers market. Our site 57 was more isolated and the park was only 2/3 full, even though the Thousand Trails website says it is full!
There is a small beach area with lounge chairs and a Tiki hut. Our dogs ran off leash and swam in the ocean as there was no one around. They also have a marina and dock with beautiful sunset views. The other guests were very friendly and we wish the weather was better to hang out and meet more people. We had one day, out of 14 with clear, sunny skies. The other days were raining a tropical storm and the winds were insane. This was unusual however for December.
Everyday the staff sends texts to remind you of activities - happy hour, live music, bingo, farmers market and crafts. Friendly and welcoming and would recommend again. I don't however, think it lives up to the hype of one of the very best Thousand Trails/Encore in the Keys.
Marathon is a laid back, Keys island with eclectic dining, shops and activities. We had dinner one night at Isla Bella - very upscale, but expensive. The Sombrero Beach is beautiful and dog friendly if on a leash.
GuideThis campground has great reviews and we were looking forward to our visit. Our site was right on the water, facing the overseas freeway. We loved the location but we could not sleep, it was so loud with the traffic, trucks and cars. Our site was 15 and faced the highway. The park was lovely, the grounds and the beaches beautiful. However, if you have dogs, it's a no-go. No dogs allowed and they have to stay at your camp. We were disappointed because potentially, we could return and stay for 14 nights, but with two nights of zero sleep, we were ready to go. The nearest town is Big Pine Key and there's a Winn Dixie, UPS store, bagel shop and a dog park. The dog park was packed so not an option. Maybe check out other campsites that don't have the freeway noise.
Scout
Travel with my service dog and had no reservations. Nice’s people on the planet, ask for Mona and say hello from campsite #60. She knows. Ocean view like nowhere else. Clean bathrooms,fishing,no seaweed…
LegendThis is all brand new. And pricy. There is a 2 night minimum and sites start at $160/night (and go up). They had extensive damage from hurricane Irma in 2017 and have rebuilt everything. They have only been reopen 2 years. There is still some construction ongoing. Sites are nice. Most are tucked into the shrubberies so they have privacy. Wide sites with Gravel drives, new style hook-ups for water, electric, wifi and cable tv. Bathrooms and showers are very nice. There is a “resort style” pool, (whatever that means), a private beach (not dog friendly), hot tub, boat dock & marina, a small dog park, and kayak rental and they rent three-wheel bikes for kids to terrorize everyone. They are about 27 miles from Key West. They have a pub with “live music” till 10pm weekends. It was annoying but we found a nice little restaurant at the Geiger Key Marina, and thankfully the “music” stopped about 9:30.
Legend
They bill this as an authentic Florida Key Fish Camp, but with waterfront hook-ups, boat slips, laundry, showers, plus Florida Keys famous fishing. Just 10 miles from Key West. Sites are close together, but most people don’t stay in the campground with Florida Keys fishing, and Key West nearby. There is a marina, and some sites are right on the water. The Marina has charters for deep water fishing, or kayaks and paddle boards. We saw manatees in the mangroves. Also a restaurant where they will cook your catch, or order from their menu.
GuideCampground is big and surrounded by water. All gravel sites, very few trees. We were in the infield sites. Lots of RVs there for a long term stay, but people seem to go home during the week. Lots of fishermen. Seems too expensive to me. Laundry facility worked well, but way over at the marina.
Ranger
Large sites, beautiful landscaping, private tikis and docks, it really doesn’t get any better. Can’t wait to come back!
Guide
It’s a five day stay, Awesome RV Campground. We have an Oceanfront site, that have an awesome general store, the pool has a chiller and it is cool an refreshing. Out of 5 stars I give them a 6!! Only downsides were water pressure was a little weak and WI-FI signal was weak too
TravelerThis is really a very nice campground for all size of camping rigs or tents with a boat ramp and boat slips. On Stock Island where the local University, Hospital, Golf Club and the Police Department, as well as commercial fishing, marinas and restaurants are located. Key West is a short bike or bus ride away. The campground has great facilities for swimming, sunning, wine parties, potlucks, etc.
On our recent visit the family which owns and runs the park provided a buffet dinner at the pool for all campers to celebrate their 60th year in business.
Many of the campers have been coming for years.
The only drawback is that it is hard to get into and expensive. But Key West always provides great weather!
Guide
Why we booked: Seemed like the most solid spot for a quick stay close to Key West, which we were visiting mostly for Dry Tortugas NP.
Campground: Parking lot vibes. All the things you'd expect from a private campground in a super popular RV area: tight spots, gravel, well-run but unspectacular.
Quirks: Huge-ass iguana in the tree when we checked in. Adorable frog on our box when we left.
Site: Just barely squeezed a 27-ft trailer and heavy-duty truck in there. It's Tetris.
Nearby: Despite a Key West address, the campground is on Stock Island. A late night bike ride felt a little sketchy, and one night, a local friend we made at the bar insisted on driving us home because it wasn't a super safe place to wander around. FWIW, we had some great meals close to the campground.
Value: Yeah...probably fair. Not a lot of land to go around down there. Doesn't feel great for what you get, but that's the game.
GuideGreat location in the lower keys. Our spot #400 on the beach was truly great. Lots of long term folks . Bathhouses are new but cleaning could be better. Sites are pea gravel pretty level. At these prices pretty amazing they want you to pay extra for Wi-Fi
ScoutAll very nice and clean, good location and service. But prices are high as well.
GuideStayed here for two weeks in site 401 . its a big campground with plenty of things going on , the views are great and the price is $$$$. only complaint I had was road noise but that's not their fault .
many premium spots .
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