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CAMPING
Tent
camping and a recreation vehicle are a terrific ways to travel
with children. In a camp setting, children find other kids their
own age and experience lots to do.
KEY LARGO
John
Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- MM
102.5 - Key
Largo
General Park information - 305-451-1202 (See Beaches)
Children will enjoy the Visitor's Center with its natural history exhibits and 30,000 gallon aquarium. They can swim at Cannon Beach, canoe or kayak. SEE Kayak Section Also available are paddle boats $15/hr. and spyaks $15/hr. which offer viewing wells. Guided nature walks along the park's Mangrove and Tamarind trails are offered seasonally. Glass bottom boat tours, snorkel tours, and sailing and snorkeling tours are described under the Boat Tour and Snorkel sections.
Reservations for all State Parks in Florida 800-326-3521 or online at http://www.reserveamerica.com
Florida Keys RV Park - MM 106, 106003 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, 305-451-6090,RV sites, cable, pool, Good Sam Park
Calusa Cove Resort - 325Calusa Street, Key Largo, 305-451-0232, tent and motorhome sites
America Outdoors - 97450 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, bayside, MM 97.5 - good beach, Marina and restaurant, RV supplies, RV electric hookups, laundry, convenience store and groceries, A/C baths, free satellite, phone hookups, free modems for internet, 305-852-8054, a Good Sam Park, http://www.aokl.com, email - camplargo@mindsring.com
Key Largo Kampground - 305-451-1431- One block from Publix Supermarket and KmartLaundry areas, cenral recreation and meeting hall, Some tent sites, but Key Largo Kampground caters primarily to RV campers. Electricity hookups. swimming pool, marina and boat ramp.
ISLAMORADA
Fiesta Key KOA Kampground - MM 70, Fiesta Key in Islamorada, sizable 28 acre campground with tent and RV sites, 20 motel units, store, pub, restaurant and pool, bike rentals,fishing and snorkeling, marina slips and boat rentals, boat ramp, Campers love this area and most are repeat customers 305- 664-4922 , fiesta@koa.net, http://wwwkoa.com/where/fl/09250.htm
Long Key State Park Recreational Area - MM 67.5 - Long Key, Open daily. 8 a.m. - sundown, 305-664-4815 , (See Beaches) Camping and picnic areas, restrooms, beach, also some of the best sport fishing in the Florida Keys.
Reservations for all State Parks in Florida 800-326-3521 or online at http://www.reserveamerica.com
MARATHON
Pelican Trailer Park and Motel - MM 59, Grassy Key part of Marathon, convenience store and Dolphin research center nearby, bayside, motel and efficiencies available, heated pool, laundry, showers, free cable TV , boat dock, 305-289-0011
Knight's Key Campground - 800-348-2267 or 305-743-4348
BIG PINE AND LOWER KEYS
Bahia Honda State Recreation Area - Mile Marker 37 - Big Pine Key (Located 12 miles south of Marathon.) 305-872-2353, RV and tent sites, (See Beaches)
The southernmolst state park in the continental United States. Rated one of the top ten in the country on the basis of weather and water temperature, beautiful sandy beach, good swimming and snorkeling opportunities, picnic areas, restrooms, cabins and campsites, nature trails, boats, and windsurfing. Campsites distributed among three bahia Honda campground areas. Buttonwood has 48 sites, Sandspur 24, and 8 sites are located at Bayside.
Reservations for all State Parks in Florida 800-326-3521 or online at http://www.reserveamerica.com
Sunshine Key FunResort and Marina - MM 39, 38801 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key 305-872-2217, 800-852-0348, http://www.RVontheGO.com - heated pool, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, boat rentals, dive and fishing packages, 400 campsites, gulfside RV sites, boat slips, service station, game room, cafe, laundry and convenience store
Big Pine Fishing Lodge - 33000 Overseas Highway, Big Pine, MM 33 on the ocean side, heated pool, shaded campsites, tents welcome, boat dockage, motel units and efficiencies, store and marina, no dogs
Sunburst Florida Keys - 3000 Johnson RD. , Sugarloaf Key - one mile south of mile marker 19.8, Rec room, Paddle boats and kayaks, CATV, Pool, laundry, store, basketball, store, cabin and cottage rentals305-745-1079, 800-354-5524
Sugarloaf Key KOA Resort - MM 20, 251 County Road 939, Sugarloaf Key 33042, 800-562-7731, 305-745-3549, private oceanfront beach, boat ramps, marina with boat rentals, pub and restaurant, open air pavillion, rv rentals, fsugarloaf@koa.net, http://wwwkoa.com/where/fl/09316.htm
KEY WEST
Elmar RV Resort - 6700 Maloney Ave., Key West - 305-294-0857, no tents or units under 26 feet, pet restrictions http://www.elmarresort.com
Boyd's Key West Campground - 6401 Maloney Ave, Key West - MM 5 at flashing light left on 3rd Street and follow signs RV or tent, 203 sites, TV cable, game room, store and souvenir shop, RV slideout ok - city bus to Key West http://www.gocampingamerica/boydskeywest
TORTUGAS
Garden Key Campground 70 miles west of Key West located at Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas National Park was closed at this writing. 305-242-7700. Access by ferry or seaplane. no fresh water or shower. You must carry in all supplies Great Birding and snorkeling.
