We talk a big talk, but this state park in the Florida Keys lives up to the hype. The sugar-white sand, shallow turquoise water, and rare wildlife make it feel like the Caribbean (no passport required). Come for the sea breezes and stay for the snorkeling. Lucky snorkelers might see barracuda, rays, reef fish, and even nurse sharks. We recommend hopping on a park-operated boat to go explore the spectacular reefs at Looe Key.
This park hosts the only known colony of the rare Miami blue butterfly. They were thought to be extinct after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992 but were rediscovered here in 1999.
Unfortunately, our favorite beach and campground are still closed after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017. A good alternative is Bayside campground on the Gulf of Mexico. While swimming isn’t allowed in the Gulf, th
We talk a big talk, but this state park in the Florida Keys lives up to the hype. The sugar-white sand, shallow turquoise water, and rare wildlife make it feel like the Caribbean (no passport required). Come for the sea breezes and stay for the snorkeling. Lucky snorkelers might see barracuda, rays, reef fish, and even nurse sharks. We recommend hopping on a park-operated boat to go explore the spectacular reefs at Looe Key.
This park hosts the only known colony of the rare Miami blue butterfly. They were thought to be extinct after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992 but were rediscovered here in 1999.
Unfortunately, our favorite beach and campground are still closed after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017. A good alternative is Bayside campground on the Gulf of Mexico. While swimming isn’t allowed in the Gulf, the ocean is a perfect temp. Get your swim fix at any of the beaches on the Atlantic side. You can also kayak or take a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) into the Gulf itself.
For the RVers out there, check out Buttonwood campground with its awesome oceanfront sites and views of the Bahia Honda bridges.
Dogs are not allowed on most beaches in the Keys, but they are allowed in the rest of the park. If pupper is craving some water time, Anne’s Beach in Islamorada at mile marker 73 is dog-friendly.
Life’s easy in the Keys—and especially beautiful at Bahia Honda.
Located on the Gulf side of the island, this campground is paved with gravel, making it a good spot for RVs (up to 71 feet in length) and pop ups. If you want to spread out, come here; these campsites are the largest in the park. Restrooms with hot showers are nearby, as is a dump station. You’ll also be hooked up with electricity, water, picnic Read more...
Chill out among the trees at Sandspur Campground, nestled in a hardwood hammock on the Atlantic side of the island. Campsites are small here, so RVs longer than 14 feet aren’t permitted. Each site is tricked out with water, a grill, and a picnic table—but be aware that only 15 sites have electricity. Snag one of eight sites with ocean views since, Read more...
Mirror mirror on the wall, which campsite is the smallest, cutest and coziest of them all? Why Bayside Campground of course! With only eight sites (73-80) these grounds are the perfect getaway from all of the hullabaloo. Just make sure your vehicle is not the size of an NBA power forward (roughly 6’8”) or it will not be able to fit underneath the Read more...
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Bahia Honda State Park
Heaven on Earth is located at mile marker 37 on the Overseas Highway.
We talk a big talk, but this state park in the Florida Keys lives up to the hype. The sugar-white sand, shallow turquoise water, and rare wildlife make it feel like the Caribbean (no passport required).
Come for the sea breezes and stay for the snorkeling. Lucky snorkelers might see barracuda, rays, reef fish, and even nurse sharks. We recommend hopping on a park-operated boat to go explore the spectacular reefs at Looe Key.
This park hosts the only known colony of the rare Miami blue butterfly. They were thought to be extinct after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992 but were rediscovered here in 1999.
Unfortunately, our favorite beach and campground are still closed after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017. A good alternative is Bayside campground on the Gulf of Mexico. While swimming isn’t allowed in the Gulf, th
We talk a big talk, but this state park in the Florida Keys lives up to the hype. The sugar-white sand, shallow turquoise water, and rare wildlife make it feel like the Caribbean (no passport required).
Come for the sea breezes and stay for the snorkeling. Lucky snorkelers might see barracuda, rays, reef fish, and even nurse sharks. We recommend hopping on a park-operated boat to go explore the spectacular reefs at Looe Key.
This park hosts the only known colony of the rare Miami blue butterfly. They were thought to be extinct after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992 but were rediscovered here in 1999.
Unfortunately, our favorite beach and campground are still closed after Hurricane Irma damaged it in 2017. A good alternative is Bayside campground on the Gulf of Mexico. While swimming isn’t allowed in the Gulf, the ocean is a perfect temp. Get your swim fix at any of the beaches on the Atlantic side. You can also kayak or take a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) into the Gulf itself.
For the RVers out there, check out Buttonwood campground with its awesome oceanfront sites and views of the Bahia Honda bridges.
Dogs are not allowed on most beaches in the Keys, but they are allowed in the rest of the park. If pupper is craving some water time, Anne’s Beach in Islamorada at mile marker 73 is dog-friendly.
Life’s easy in the Keys—and especially beautiful at Bahia Honda.
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3 campgrounds in Bahia Honda State Park
Located on the Gulf side of the island, this campground is paved with gravel, making it a good spot for RVs (up to 71 feet in length) and pop ups. If you want to spread out, come here; these campsites are the largest in the park. Restrooms with hot showers are nearby, as is a dump station. You’ll also be hooked up with electricity, water, picnic Read more...
Chill out among the trees at Sandspur Campground, nestled in a hardwood hammock on the Atlantic side of the island. Campsites are small here, so RVs longer than 14 feet aren’t permitted. Each site is tricked out with water, a grill, and a picnic table—but be aware that only 15 sites have electricity. Snag one of eight sites with ocean views since, Read more...
Mirror mirror on the wall, which campsite is the smallest, cutest and coziest of them all? Why Bayside Campground of course! With only eight sites (73-80) these grounds are the perfect getaway from all of the hullabaloo. Just make sure your vehicle is not the size of an NBA power forward (roughly 6’8”) or it will not be able to fit underneath the Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?