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GMandJM
Explorer
Mar 29, 2015

Have you stayed at John Pennekamp SP Site 15

Question for anyone who has stayed at Site 15 at John Pennekamp State Park, Marathon, Florida and/or anyone who is currently there:

How tight is the site? It is listed at 48' x 16', but I noticed this disclaimer:

"This site is narrower and may not accommodate some slide-outs and awnings. Please call the park to make sure your rig fits. Both 30 and 50 Amp electrical hookups are available at this site."

We know that ReserveAmerica sometimes "fudges" on site limitation).

If you've stayed on this site, let me know your experience.

If you're at Pennekamp now (or in the next couple weeks) and can lay eyes on the site, please let me know what's there and if they can get out at least one side slide.

Thanks in advance.

jHalf
  • Southedistoman's avatar
    Southedistoman
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2015
    Just an update in case someone comes across this in the future. I just returned from our trip to Pennekamp. I was able to put our 38' travel trailer with slides on opposing sides on site 15 with no problems. We could even fully extend our awning and put a crew cab pickup on the site and keep everything on our site and off the pavement. A little tight but it all fit. Hope this helps someone down the road.
    Beautiful state park by the way.
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Apr 14, 2015
    To reassure you, there is currently a good size 5th wheel on the site. They have two slide outs out on one side and one slide out and the awning extended on the other side.
    The picnic tables are wood and if they are in the way, can be moved easily by one person. :B
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    Southedistoman
    Explorer
    Apr 14, 2015
    MichF,
    Indeed, thank you for taking the time to take and post the pictures. With my work schedule I still haven't been able to call the office, but I think I can manage on that site. I'm going to try it and see how it goes. Thanks again.
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2015
    You're welcome, but honestly you wouldn't have had any problem, as the picture might not show it, but there is plenty of room on both side.
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2015
    Nice photos. Thanks so much, Mich F, for taking the time to take and post the pictures for us.

    It looks like with the tree in the back plus the picnic table the site would be do-able, but a tight squeeze. I've offered our reservation to someone else who has a more suitably-sized camper.

    Again, I appreciate you helping us out on this.

    -jHalf
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    Before someone corrects me abut the rocks between the sites, I have to say that most of the rocks have been removed. There is one between sites 28 and 29, as well as a number of them in front of the main bathroom, perhaps there are others.
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    There is a very small tent on the site right now. No trees on either side for most of the length of the site. I have a photobucket account and normally load photos from my phone to the laptop and then to a site. How do I link from the phone to the site without going through the laptop ?
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2015
    Thanks Mich. Good to know the rocks are no longer an issue. If you have a (free) photobucket account, you can upload your photo to there and then use the Advance Post Form to either post it directly or make a clickie to it.

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