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Bfos
Explorer
May 01, 2013

Miami area?

I will be going to the coral gables area over the Christmas holidays to attend a sailing event for my son. I have not found anything nearby, the parks all seem to be quite a distance from the Miami area. Any suggestions? I have a TT, so no tenting.
  • If you like national park type campgrounds (no hook-ups) then we like the one just inside Everglades NP; has the word "pine" in it. Nice sites and bathroom; just no hook-ups. Also, further west on the Tamiami Trail is Midway Campground; another very nice NP campground but with elec hook-up. However, not very close to Miami.
  • Miami Everglades is our favorite, and is close to where you want to be.
    They have full hookups, a pool and WiFi

    We use it on our way to snow birding in the Keys

    Jack L
  • Eycom wrote:
    While in the area, visit the Coral Castle just south of Homestead. Amazing!


    Coral Castle is a cool place. IIRC, costs $15 per person. You can walk thru on your own, but I HIGHLY recommend a guided tour. Tour guides sit just inside the coral gate after you pay the entrance fee. It is right on Rt 1.
  • JoeH's avatar
    JoeH
    Explorer III
    I agree with Larry and Penny as well as Miami Everglades as good locations . A bit further south and not quite sa nice is Southern Comfort in Homestead.. we stay there for the Nascar race.

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