Have you stayed at John Pennekamp SP Site 15

[GMandJM]

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

[GMandJM]

38 x 13 should be no problem for you, Southedistoman. It would be a little tight for us getting into our bays and such, but still do-able.

I talked to the park manager and he said that the dimensions are as listed on R/A (though I'm not sure if the picnic table takes up part of that space). He said they trim overhead to a height of 14'. Most ac's will clear that.

Yes, please do let us know what you learn I'm leaning toward cancelling, but t's so hard to get a spot there.)

[Southedistoman]

Oh my, this is making me nervous. I'm booked on that site (15 48'x16') for four nights in June. My rig is 38 feet long and 13 feet wide with the slide out. I wasn't too concerned because the shed I park under is 17.5' x 40', and I have no problem getting in there with room to spare. I think I'll call the park office and get their opinion, will report back with what they say.

[Mich_F]

I've stayed at Pennekamp 87 times (haven't counted the number of nights), and I'm going there in another week and a half. Since someone posted a picture, you should have the info you were looking for. In a number of their sites, you might have problems if you have slide outs on both sides of your RV. More sites probably have issues with a slide out on one side and an awning on the other side. Some sites just aren't wide enough for some of those RVs.

[GMandJM]

Yeah, I guess I worded that funnily. I really meant to ask if there was anyone there (anywhere at Pennekamp) or who would be there in the next several weeks who could lay eyes on the site and/or send me a photo.

Thanks again, Dennis. You rock!

[Executive45]

Dick_B wrote:
What are the odds of someone now staying, or having stayed, at a particular site in a particular campground?

Now I am a believer...

:W:W:W.....Dennis

[Executive45]

You're welcome! Also, if you find it's a little tight, talk to the rangers. We found them to be very accommodating. DO NOT trim their trees...they are pretty adamant about that...OTOH, if you ask THEM, they will send someone out to trim them for you...enjoy your stay...Dennis

[GMandJM]

Thanks, Dennis. That helps ALOT. Looks like we'll be able to fit width and height, no problem.

Might have to park the tow'd down at the marina if it won't fit sideways without being in the road though.

See...RVers come through for each other!

(And you're right, Steeljag, Pennekamp an/at/on in Key Largo.)

[NanciL]

We stay at john Pennekamp, (It is in Key largo) every winter and had three stays there this year.
We just left two weeks ago.

That site is one that we have marked off as not desirable.

With that said; You can squeeze into just about any site there.
We have watched humongous motor homes and fifth wheelers get into some sites that I have trouble getting my 25' travel trailer in.

If you want tight quarters go for it.

jack L

[jdocter7]

Try this
http://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/John-Pennekamp-State-Park

[Steeljag]

FYI - This park is in key largo, not Marathon.

[FULLTIMEWANABE]

Cant' comment on a specific site but be careful of the huge rocks (if still there!) that marked out the sites when we were there a few years back. Hubby turned too quick and because they are low when in the MH, couldn't see them forgot about it being there and we got a nice scrape along the basement doors. Just heads up, check very carefully when leaving, as after several days just didn't think about it pulling out, although upon arrival were conscious of it.

We enjoyed our just under a week there. If you are going to snorkel/swim from the shore there make sure you wear good water shoes, tore our feet up when first went in without them. Just saying.

[Executive45]

Here ya go:....Dennis




John Pennekamp Site 15

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[Dick_B]

What are the odds of someone now staying, or having stayed, at a particular site in a particular campground?

Now I am a believer...