Extended stay recommendation, Fl Keys in Feb
Hi all - We will be retiring at the end of 2016 and for our first free and easy retirement adventure wanted to head to the Keys for a few weeks and then to Ft Meyers area for a few days before meander...
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There are several stratagies that have worked for us on many Keys trips. We have often stayed in small resorts, the ones with 10 little cabins etc. by making a deal to park water side with no hookups. A few times we've parked and payed in marinas. We have overnighted often at the fishing bridges parking lots. There are always two bridges, the new one and the old which is the fishing bridge.
The Florida State Campgrounds are usually booked way in advance but we have almost always gotten in on cancellations by arriving around 3 PM.
With a TC you can usually fit into tenting sites which gives a lot more possibilities. The private campgrounds generally cater to the big rigs and are super expensive. We have been able to negotiate with the small resorts to pay weekly the daily rate of the private RV locales.
Marathon Key has a lot of good choices. Key West has been, for us, the toughest spot to stay. Good Luck, we have had several winter forays that were terrific, ask around, you'll be fine!
The Florida State Campgrounds are usually booked way in advance but we have almost always gotten in on cancellations by arriving around 3 PM.
With a TC you can usually fit into tenting sites which gives a lot more possibilities. The private campgrounds generally cater to the big rigs and are super expensive. We have been able to negotiate with the small resorts to pay weekly the daily rate of the private RV locales.
Marathon Key has a lot of good choices. Key West has been, for us, the toughest spot to stay. Good Luck, we have had several winter forays that were terrific, ask around, you'll be fine!
