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TravelerButtonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park
Camping 2026
Amazing views, the ocean water was perfect! Beware of mosquitos in the summer months!!
Glamping near Marathon Shores, FL
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Buttonwood Campground at Bahia Honda State Park and Jolly Roger RV Resort house premium glamping accommodations amid the tropical splendor of the Florida Keys, less than 20 miles from Marathon Shores. Both locations feature glamping options with water access and resort-style amenities in scenic waterfront settings. "What a wonderful place to spend time watching the sunset, snorkeling, fishing, paddling, or taking a dip," noted one visitor about the Jolly Roger Resort, which combines glamping comfort with waterfront views. Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park, approximately 45 miles from Marathon Shores, offers additional glamping options with canvas accommodations that include comfortable beds with linens and unique nature immersion. These upscale outdoor retreats combine the beauty of the natural Keys environment with luxury conveniences including electricity, climate control, and proximity to pristine beaches, creating an elevated camping experience.
Water-based activities dominate the glamping experience near Marathon Shores, with immediate access to swimming, kayaking, and fishing opportunities. The Jolly Roger Resort features a dedicated fishing pier, swimming area with ladder access, and boat launch perfect for glamping guests seeking water adventures. According to a camper, "The view of the gulf is amazing. Such a good place to view the sunset." Bahia Honda State Park enhances the glamping experience with its award-winning beaches, nature trails, and historic bridge views. Most glamping accommodations require reservations well in advance, particularly during winter months when the Keys' mild temperatures attract the most visitors. Both locations provide convenient access to Marathon's restaurants, dolphin encounters, and turtle rehabilitation centers while maintaining the exclusive tranquility that defines luxury outdoor stays.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Marathon Shores (6)
1. Buttonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park
"We had water and electric hook up , but the water spigot was so far away from our camper that even our long hose would not reach. So fill your tank up with water before you park your RV."
"Bathrooms are clean and well kept, quiet hours are great, and it was wonderfully breezy throughout our two-day stay."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $36 / night
2. Jolly Roger RV Resort
"Clean bathrooms. Swim clean water area in ocean. Plenty of bench seating by water, beautiful sunsets. Boat deck boat ramp. Really big mostly RV sites but tent sites by fence are comfy."
"When we drove by the office, on our way out to eat on the night we arrived, they had prices posted for late arrivals to check themselves in, the price listed for the two sites on either side of us was"
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
from $125 - $145 / night
3. Bayside Campground - Bahia Honda State Park
"Clean camp sites with electric and water besides a handful of sites located in the tent only section. It is water only."
"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"
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $36 - $120 / night
4. Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park
"Once you’re all the way down to Flamingo, you’re 50 miles away from nearest town, so bring everything you need that you wouldn't normally find at a convenience store. "
"Flamingo Campground, Florida Everglades—eco-tent Pro: The location is superb. Ours was located closest to the water(#6). You don’t get to choose—assigned when you check in."
5. Flamingo Campground
"Bathrooms were clean and bug free, hot showers available in the A loop!"
6. Riptide RV Resort
"There’s no pool but there are laundry facilities and a clean bathroom. There’s a community grill, picnic area, and chairs to enjoy the sunsets"
"Nice pavilion down at water, nice little beach, dock, restrooms, showers and laundry"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from Miami, FL
- 3 hrs 27 min from Naples, FL
- 4 hrs 3 min from Cape Coral, FL
- 4 hrs 7 min from Punta Gorda, FL
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Glamping Reviews near Marathon Shores, FL
117 Reviews of 6 Marathon Shores Campgrounds
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RangerFlamingo Campground — Everglades National Park
A must see but bring bug spray!
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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!
- bbnhorsegal@hotmail.com N.Traveler
Jolly Roger RV Resort
Awesome sunset views
Super clean rv resort. Nice pool, clubhouse and picnic table at ever site. Full hookups.
- EEmma S.
GuideButtonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park
Absolutely stunning, MUST GO!
This is paradise. 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! I swooped on a cancelled site so fast I can’t believe I got a reservation! Thank you Dyrt !
The campground was lovely, all the sites are amazing. We lucked out and got a shaded one so our trailer was nice and cool for our kitty during the day. Bathrooms are clean and well kept, quiet hours are great, and it was wonderfully breezy throughout our two-day stay.
The beaches are all easily accessible by walking or biking from the campground, but there is also ample parking if you want to bring chairs or a beach setup.
Sandspur beach is perfect swimming, and Loggerhead beach experiences very low tides so you can walk out on sandbars and swim as well. The sunrises and sunsets are glorious, check out the top of the old railroad bridge for some views.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even found an item we lost! Very grateful to them.
If you’re lucky enough to swoop a spot here, do. Check cancellations!
MG S.GuideFlamingo Campground — Everglades National Park
Did Not Live Up To Expectations
Man… I was really excited to camp here, but sadly I’m upset that we spent the money. Based on the map and some photos online, I thought there was a beach where we could lay out. After driving around we could not find a beach to lounge at. There was a fishing beach, but it was rocky and muddy. The “restaurant” is more of a cafeteria. The tent sites are super buggy, even in late December. People were up all night making all kinds of noise. We would never stay here again, unfortunately. Very disappointing experience. It is cool, though, to say that we have camped in the Everglades.
Sandra L.RangerJolly Roger RV Resort
Packed in tight, yet still big rig and boat friendly
Narrow roads, shades, water side sites, pool, dog park, boat wash, laundromat.. its nice.But because packed so tight, I cant give higher stars. Big rig have drive thru sites. The sites along the edge armre very small. Parking on grass, cement slabs for your picnic table.
- Sandra L.Ranger
Buttonwood Campground — Bahia Honda State Park
Beautiful Bahia Honda
Beautiful views, marina, 3 beaches, family & pet friendly. Rent kayak or snorkeling gear, and RELAX. Buttonwood campground has sites with boat slips, or GOA views with amazing sunsets from your site. There is always some traffic noise from rt1, beautiful place. Highly recommend! Remember: no grills or campfires on the ground... bring a raised fireplace.
- AAlex M.
ScoutBayside Campground - Bahia Honda State Park
Beautiful but SO MANY RATS
We’ve stayed at the other part of the campground and it was amazing. This half of the campground is beautiful but there are just SO many rats here. They get into everything and are completely shameless. You can barely scare them away! That combined with little voracious mosquitos totally overwhelmed us on our stay.
Again, it’s really beautiful and quiet over there, but it’s hard to enjoy when each night is filled with the sounds of fighting rats and each morning starts with cleaning rat droppings off our things and inspecting the previous night’s damage. Camp in the main campground instead!
- RRob Y.Scout
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.
Guide to Marathon Shores
Camping near Marathon Shores combines accessible waterfront locations with practical challenges from the subtropical climate. During winter months, temperatures average 70-75°F while summer brings 85-95°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. The limestone substrate in the Keys creates unique camping conditions, with limited natural shade and minimal elevation changes across the archipelago.
What to do
Beach exploration at Bayside Campground: Sites face Florida Bay with water access for swimming and wildlife viewing. "It's really beautiful and quiet over there, but it's hard to enjoy when each night is filled with the sounds of fighting rats and each morning starts with cleaning rat droppings off our things," explains one camper about the Bayside area of Bahia Honda State Park.
Wildlife watching at Flamingo Campground: Located 45 miles from Homestead in Everglades National Park, the area provides excellent bird watching opportunities. "Egrets and Anhingas were in abundance. There was a lovely breeze each afternoon and very few mosquitoes," notes a visitor to Flamingo Campground.
Explore by bicycle: The flat terrain throughout the Keys makes cycling an excellent option for transportation between camping areas and nearby attractions. "Bring your bike, kayak or board, and trail runners. All possible right from the campsite!" recommends a Flamingo Campground visitor.
What campers like
Waterfront camping access: Campsites with water views provide the most memorable experiences. "The view of the gulf is amazing," notes one visitor to Riptide RV Resort, which offers a community grill and picnic area for enjoying sunsets over the water.
Clean facilities at Buttonwood: The campground maintains high standards despite hurricane recovery efforts. "The Bath Houses were destroyed by Irma and the Atlantic Ocean area is fenced off due to damage. The Park is using very nice, modern trailers for restrooms and showers. Everything was very clean and had hot showers," reports a visitor to Buttonwood Campground.
Yurt and glamping options near Marathon Shores: Canvas accommodation options provide comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience. "We enjoyed our site, full hookups and very good wifi," explains a camper at Jolly Roger RV Resort, which offers glamping alternatives to traditional tent camping in Marathon Shores, Florida.
What you should know
Limited availability requires advance planning: Reservations fill quickly, especially during winter. "It's very hard to get a spot," notes a Buttonwood camper. Another mentions, "I keep looking to stay again, preferably on the beach, but every time I go to look there is nothing available even if I push it out a year."
Seasonal insect considerations: No-see-ums and mosquitoes affect comfort levels differently throughout the year. "They literally drove us all insane. Otherwise it was beautiful. The mangroves are fun to explore by canoe or kayak and the rangers are very informative," explains a visitor to Flamingo Campground T-Loop.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely across the region. "NO PHONE SERVICE, NO WI-FI. Good luck in an emergency or if you work virtual," warns one Flamingo Campground visitor, while another notes "No Verizon coverage, but I've been told there is AT&T. Wifi is available at the visitors center."
Tips for camping with families
ADA accessibility options: Some campgrounds offer exceptional accessibility features. "This place was just amazing for my family member in a wheel chair! Everywhere was wheelchair accessible, and they even had a beach wheel chair that we could checkout, so we could go to the beach as an entire family!" shares a Bahia Honda visitor.
Kid-friendly biking areas: The campground loops provide safe cycling spaces for children. "Our son loved this because he could ride his bike all around the campground to his hearts content," explains a visitor to Flamingo Campground, noting how they often had the loop to themselves during off-season.
Supply planning for remote locations: Stock necessary items before arriving at more distant campgrounds. "Remember everything you need because it's a long trip back to Florida city or Homestead the nearest places for picking up supplies. Stop at 'Robert is Here' on your way in or out for a smoothie or milkshake."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: RV campers recommend requesting specific sites when making reservations. "We were in electric site number 1 which included shade trees. No water at the sites but potable water and dump facilities are provided," explains a camper at Riptide RV Park.
Compact RV sites in the Keys: Many campgrounds feature tighter spacing than mainland locations. "This campground is small with tight sites (short and close together). There's no pool but there are laundry facilities and a clean bathroom," notes an RVer at Riptide RV Resort.
Hurricane recovery awareness: Some campgrounds still show effects of past storms. "The B & C loops are not open, though NPS is working to clean them up. An employee I spoke with indicated that they hoped to have those open next year. I was there midweek and only the trailer loop was full."
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