Luxury beach camping near Key Largo

Explore tropical forests, coral reefs, and white-sand beaches in the gateway to the Keys.

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Key Largo

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Key Largo Cottages

Established in 1999, Paul chose this property because the water is warm and clear, and he thought he was about to retire. He initially purchased a bayside house with 2 extra cottages and 2 sailboats. But as his rental business grew, Paul purchased the surrounding properties as well. Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages is now known to many sailors and non sailors alike to provide an all inclusive Florida Keys vacation by giving them cottages plus access to sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel gear, fishing gear, and bicycles. Bareboat charters, sunset cruises and sailing lessons are also offered.Learn more about this land:The Sailfish is a unit at Key Largo Cottages. We are located on the bay side of Key Largo near some of the best dive/snorkel sites, island excursions, bars, restaurants, and the Everglades. Experience water fun! A stay in one of our cottages comes with unlimited use of our kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, and, of course, the use of one of our 22' sailboats, if you have recent sailing experience on keel boats! You won't find a better deal in the Keys! This beautiful, free-standing, "Honeymoon Suite" is the Sailfish, which is right in front of the bay with it's own attached tiki hut that looks over the water. The Sailfish has a 1/4 bath and features a large, completely private outside tiki shower. It has a queen size bay view bed, compact refrigerator, 2-burner stove, cooking and dining utensils, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker with filters. Please note: We don’t provide toiletries; however, we do provide beach towels, bath towels, and linens. This is NOT a dog-friendly cottage. The Sailfish accommodates just 2 adults.

Luxury beach camping near Key Largo guide

Overview

Fringed by lush tropical forests, sandy beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral reefs, Key Largo is Mother Nature’s gift to the Florida Keys. A short hop from the mainland and just an hour’s drive from Miami, the first of the Keys is ground zero for snorkelers and scuba divers, and the gateway to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. Campers have everything from 4-star RV resorts and glampsites to rustic coastal campgrounds at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. All you need now is a Rum Runner cocktail and a slice of Key Lime pie.

Where to go

Upper & Middle Keys

The 113-mile-long Overseas Highway stretches west from Key Largo, and it’s a road trip like no other, passing 42 bridges and linking 800 islands. Campgrounds are easily found in the Upper and Middle Keys, where you can go boating and fishing around the six islands of Islamorada, take a hike in Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, then cross the Seven Mile Bridge to Marathon. Curry Hammock State Park and Long Key State Park both have tent and RV camping away from the crowds.

Lower Keys

Wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries await in the Lower Keys, and these tranquil islands provide plenty of options for campers, from seaside cottages and glampsites to ocean-view RV campgrounds. Don’t miss the wild beaches and bays of Bahia Honda State Park, a hotspot for snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding, and the National Key Deer Refuge at Big Pine Key.

Key West & Dry Tortuga

With its eclectic architecture, colorful conch houses, and historic monuments—most famously the homes of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams—Key West is the coolest camping spot in the Keys. Once you’ve watched the sunset from Mallory Square, dined at one of the restaurants along Duval Street, and tried out the latest adrenaline-fuelled water sports, hop on a ferry or seaplane for an island camping getaway at Dry Tortugas National Park.

Everglades National Park

Just a short drive from Key Largo, the Everglades National Park has more than 600,000 hectares of UNESCO-protected landscapes, where you can cruise through the wetlands, kayak around the marshes, and spot alligators, manatees, and wading birds. Explore on a day trip or stay the night at one of the park’s two campgrounds.

When to go

Year-round sunshine and warm waters make Key Largo a hotspot for winter sun, and December through March is peak season. High prices and big crowds are expected at this time, so book ahead, but it’s also the liveliest time to visit, with festivals such as the Key Largo Boat Parade. Camping is possible through summer, but high humidity, temperatures over 90°F, and hurricane season (June-November) can temper travel plans.