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kidkasha
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Jun 25, 2014

Contemplating trip to Florida Keys

Have a 99 Fleetwood Discovery Class A Diesel Pusher. Thinking about a trip to the Keys and leaving from So California. Has any gone and would like any advise as to when to go , route , and any campsites. Would like to stop over at the different big name cities on the way. I am not crazy
  • Get on I10 and just stay on it the whole way imo.

    You'll hit San Antonio, Houston (though this part sucks)

    Baton rouge, mobile, pensacola

    To name a few. And lots of decent rest stops and even more rv parks.
  • Take your wallet for Bluewater RV Park. Sites start at $120 a night and go up from there. You must have a toad as it is several islands from KW proper.

    Are you retired military or DoD? Great navy rv park right in KW. About $23 a night FHU right on water.
  • Voted the best RV resort in the nation……BLUE WATER KEY! Mile marker 14.5 in Key West…you won't be sorry.
  • The vistas in the keys are unreal and worth the trip. Reservations there are a must. If this is a one time trip I would recommend a stay at all 4 Florida state parks but would not miss a chance to stay at Bluewater Key RV resort regardless of the price. A trip out to the Dry Tortugas is also a must IMO. Since you are coming that far there are many other places in Florida you should stop at as well. If you decide to do it I can help with other places to visit. I have travelled the length and breadth of Florida many times and there are many must see places.
  • There are four state park campgrounds in the Keys. All are winners.
    Be sure to be reservations well in advance if you will be there from about November through April/May.

    FL State parks

    The Keys are unique in the world. You'll really enjoy your visit.
  • Are you towing a vehicle?
    If so then I recommend Bahia Honda state park but your time of year will dictate whether you can get a reservation in the park.
    I have also stayed at what used to be called Fiesta Key KOA but the I seem to remember name has been changed and I cannot remember the name now.
    For dining the Green Turtle Inn in Islamorada is exceptionally good ($$$). The whale harbor inn has a good seafood buffet. It seems pricey at $32.00 per person but the food was excellent.

    More as I remember but please let me know if you have a route in mind and whether you plan to go northern route, southern route and freeway or back road.

    WE really enjoyed the back roads of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
  • Not sure when you are thinking of going but if you plan on being in the Keys in January, Feb or March, you better call and book a site NOW. I have not been there myself but have a lot of friends who winter there. Blue Water Key is one of their favorites.
  • Stay at Bluewater key. Its fairly close to Key West and awesome. Great place.
  • Do a Google search for `_____ tourism' and put the city, state, or area in the blank space.
    Search this Forum for `Florida Keys' and read on.
    BTW why do you want to go to the Keys from California?