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Ivylog
Explorer III
Jan 02, 2014

Finding last minute sites in the Keys.

Decided to go to the Keys for the week after Christmas on the week before. There are plenty of CGs that do not advertise so using Mr Google and searching by each key I was able to find two openings on Key Largo on the first try. While down here I checked out a new park... Point of View and they had plenty of openings, even in Feb. Not much shade but plenty of different type of gravel sites $$$; waterfront, pull through, and back in for $2K/month or three day minimum Largo is the first key and it's large enough to have plenty of things to do, eat, or buy. Bring plenty of sun screen.
  • Being Army Retired, I stay in Key West at the Naval Station Campground for less than $20 a day.
  • The 2K a month rent would almost pay for my 2 month trip to AZ in it's entirety. That would include fuel, food, lot rent, dinners etc. There isn't a lot anywhere that would be worth that to me. I could stay for a month in a nice hotel for less...

    B.O.
  • B.O. Plenty wrote:
    The 2K a month rent would almost pay for my 2 month trip to AZ in it's entirety. That would include fuel, food, lot rent, dinners etc. There isn't a lot anywhere that would be worth that to me. I could stay for a month in a nice hotel for less...

    B.O.
    Brother,you said a mouthful!!!
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Currently in Mission TX :S
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    Currently in Key Largo :B
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    You can find places for $1K/month but as usual you get what you pay for.
  • I grew up in KW. From 58 to 75. Those were the days.

    Fishing, diving, boating, sailing, Cuban Missile crisis.

    Now all you see is scalpers and drunks. Again staying in the keys the same. Paying $2000 to stay? With all the regulations and hoops you have to jump through sometimes. Sorry, I have been back 3 times, explained to the wife I will go back if you want to go otherwise not for me.
  • Been there a few times. Too far off the beaten path. Long stays means water activities. I like a much greater diversity. Gulf side of Southern Florida offers all we could want. And that includes warm weather- close to the beach- tons of local attractions- and all for in the $1000/month bracket when staying 3 months or more.
    Then you can head back up North for the Spring season...

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