Overnight in Fort Myers Beach, FL: mid-April 2016

[Navy_Smoker]

We will be traveling to Key West the third week of April and are looking for a good place to stay for one night in the Ft Myers Beach area. I've read about the Gulf Waters RV Resort, but am looking for other options. I would appreciate any and all recommendations you may have. Our plan is to leave that area after one night and drive to the keys via route 41 across the everglades.

Thanks,

Bill

[ct1964ups]

Navy Smoker wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions. Since we are pulling a Jeep, we are looking for a drive through spot so that we can leave at first light the next day. That probably eliminates the state park, but I appreciate the heads-up on Red Coconut and San Carlos.

Bill

we love San Carlos and are going back again this April....but limited pull thrus and quite away off of I-75 for just a night ...in MHO.....but it is a great spot....walk over the bridge to Boot Kickers...Chuck

[FULLTIMEWANABE]

FWIW, a great quick overnight enroute to the Everglades/Keys is the Casino 30miles East of Fort Myers = easy in and out.

[Shadow57]

I sure appreciate the info I love the Fort Myers area. I keep it saved on the weather website and think of running away daily here lately. Would love to have a list of places to go if we could get away. Thanks a bunch, for any info.

[bucky]

The OP's question was almost a year ago. Been and gone. Merry Christmas.

[sonuvabug]

Bears Den wrote:
I live in the area and avoid Ft Myers Bch all together during the winter months due to traffic and the crowds. As far as Red Coconut goes, it reminds me of an RV parking lot especially on the beach side. If you belch your neighbor will hear you that's is how close the sites are. If you have slide outs and an awning good luck using them both. I have never stayed there and never will. There is a new cg in Bonita Springs on Bonita Beach rd just east of I75 the name slips my mind right now but a Google search of cgs in Bonita Springs will list it. Good luck.

Always to to have a "local" opinion ... thanks. Based on our looking for a park too stay at for a short term (1 week), I believe you are referring to the Sanctuary RV Resort. The reviewers mention it is "brand new".

[sonuvabug]

Bears Den wrote:
I live in the area and avoid Ft Myers Bch all together during the winter months due to traffic and the crowds. As far as Red Coconut goes, it reminds me of an RV parking lot especially on the beach side. If you belch your neighbor will hear you that's is how close the sites are. If you have slide outs and an awning good luck using them both. I have never stayed there and never will. There is a new cg in Bonita Springs on Bonita Beach rd just east of I75 the name slips my mind right now but a Google search of cgs in Bonita Springs will list it. Good luck.

Always to to have a "local" opinion ... thanks. Based on our looking for a park too stay at for a short term (1 week), I believe you are referring to the Sanctuary RV Resort. The reviewers mention it is "brand new".

[Bears_Den]

I live in the area and avoid Ft Myers Bch all together during the winter months due to traffic and the crowds. As far as Red Coconut goes, it reminds me of an RV parking lot especially on the beach side. If you belch your neighbor will hear you that's is how close the sites are. If you have slide outs and an awning good luck using them both. I have never stayed there and never will. There is a new cg in Bonita Springs on Bonita Beach rd just east of I75 the name slips my mind right now but a Google search of cgs in Bonita Springs will list it. Good luck.

[ericosmith]

Personally, I would avoid the island for just a simple overnight. The traffic is just awful with construction these days and Red Coconut is awfully crowded for just a quick in and out.

[Navy_Smoker]

Thanks for the suggestions. Since we are pulling a Jeep, we are looking for a drive through spot so that we can leave at first light the next day. That probably eliminates the state park, but I appreciate the heads-up on Red Coconut and San Carlos.

Bill

[avan]

Collier Seminole SP cg is closed for updating. Last reported reopening date I've seen was 3/15/16. Course the start of construction was supposed to be 2 yrs ago and the cg stopped taking reservations then only accepting drive ins. Construction actual start was this summer so reported schedules don't appear to mean much. Park attendants don't know much/won't say much so calling is not much help. If you seriously consider Collier Seminole SP, PM me and I'll drive over, take a look and talk to the job foreman.

[JoeH]

We stay at San Carlos RV when visiting Ft Myers Beach. Just and easy walk across the bridge from the beach and the activity.

[bogeygolfer]

x2 on Red Coconut.

[scrubjaysnest]

Collier Seminole sp on 41 not far from town, it's actually the Naples area.

[Wagonqueen_Truc]

If you are only staying a night and you want to experience what Ft.Myers Beach has to offer, including Estero and Times Square then I would stay at the Red Coconut right on the island.