Boondocking at florida keys
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SeilerBird
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There are no boondocking spots in the Keys. Homestead has a Walmart.
SuwanneeDave
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Way back in about 1968, I and a couple of buddies, went tent camping in the Keys for Spring Break and actually found a couple of nice campgrounds, including a State park. Other than the State park, which are booked months in advance, I doubt you could even find a tent camping spot in the Keys nowadays. Boondocking is out of the question.
creativepart
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Every square inch of the keys is private property and you will drive all the way there to turn around and go home. There is some free camping in the state - but not in the popular areas.
creativepart
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No overnight stays - lots of reports of people getting kicked out during the night.
So sad.
How about bass pro shops at the keys?
jymbee
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While that may seem restrictive at times, but if Walmarts in FL did accept overnighters, I can just imagine their parking lots CLOGGED with snowbirds from the NE. Like us for example.
SeilerBird
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I live in Central Florida and there is a Walmart three miles from me and they allow overnighters. I have never seen more than three RVs in their parking lot at any one time.While that may seem restrictive at times, but if Walmarts in FL did accept overnighters, I can just imagine their parking lots CLOGGED with snowbirds from the NE. Like us for example.
webber46
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SeilerBird, I did find a private home that offered a RV site on there property with full hookups. Wasn't boondocking tho. Just a thought !!! I Stay in Port Orange, Fl for 6mo and spent last year investigating everything I could find in the Keys. Very expensive everywhere you go. Nothing is FREE down there for a RV. Good Luck !!!
Nope. It's a county ordinance.
jymbee
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Even at "peak" winter season? Interesting...
traveldawg
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So I'm getting the idea that S FL doesn't have the space for those not willing to pay for it. Either by choice or it's just the way it worked out - those willing to pay for something they wanted kind of pushed out those not willing to pay.
I always associated "boon docking" with the western states - you know, the ones with LOTS of open space and lands (including those managed by the BLM). Not so much BLM in the eastern states.
I kind of differentiate "Boon docking" from freeloading - you know - like those who set up in remote areas versus those who "camp" at WalMarts & parking lots.
I always associated "boon docking" with the western states - you know, the ones with LOTS of open space and lands (including those managed by the BLM). Not so much BLM in the eastern states.
I kind of differentiate "Boon docking" from freeloading - you know - like those who set up in remote areas versus those who "camp" at WalMarts & parking lots.
Rob&Deryl
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One doesn’t camp at Walmart. You stay overnight.
LarsMac
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Those were the days. There used to be some nice camping areas on Long Key, and Marathon. and even near Key West.
grashley
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I just reserved a week at Lazy Lakes RV Resort on Sugar Loaf Key, 19 miles from Key West for only $52 / night. I do not know if it is really bad or just cheap. We will find out. ALL state parks were booked solid with the rare exception of one day here or there. Private parks on the keys were $85 / night and up and up.
