The best campgrounds near Key West, Florida with hiking

Whether you’re sipping Sangria as you watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, snorkeling and scuba diving along kaleidoscopic coral reefs, or relaxing on white-sand beaches beneath the Florida sun―Key West ranks high when it comes to vacation destinations. The westernmost city of the Florida Keys is a great choice for campers, too. Check into an RV park or resort, book a beachside cabin, or rent a houseboat and fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves. Along the keys, there’s also beachside tent camping at Bahia Honda State Park and hike-in sites at Long Key State Park.

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Whether you’re sipping Sangria as you watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, snorkeling and scuba diving along kaleidoscopic coral reefs, or relaxing on white-sand beaches beneath the Florida sun―Key West ranks high when it comes to vacation destinations. The westernmost city of the Florida Keys is a great choice for campers, too. Check into an RV park or resort, book a beachside cabin, or rent a houseboat and fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves. Along the keys, there’s also beachside tent camping at Bahia Honda State Park and hike-in sites at Long Key State Park.

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1. RV Landing

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27mi from Key West · 2 sites · RVs · Big Pine Key, FL

minutes of shopping, restaurants and many fishing parks, airport, and fishing guides close by. 20 miles from Marathon and Key West, walk to everything, one site only available until the end of November and the other one until the end of December, no availability after that.

2. Little Palm By The Sea

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20mi from Key West · 1 site · RV · Cudjoe Key, FL

We are located on Kemp Channel, one of the most accessible boating channels to both the beautiful back country as well as a quick ten-minute run to the open Atlantic and it’s Coral Reefs. Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary is a nearby must for snorkeling and diving in the crystal blue Atlantic. On the gulf side, Cudjoe Key offers the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge… A kayak or small boat paradise. Beautiful landscaped waterfront site in Venture Out Cudjoe Key Florida, 25 miles to Key West. The site includes a concrete picnic table, boat slip and a swim ladder. Venture Out is a gated community with 24 hr. security on the shores of Cudjoe Key. The amenities include a marina, ship store, fuel, playground, heated pool and spa, ocean swimming area, ocean front beach area, pickleball, tennis, bocce, outdoor pavillion, activity center, laundry facilities and showers, tons of activities... Bring your boat, jetski, scuba gear, snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and fishing poles for a camping trip of a life time. Seasonal, Weekly and Monthly Pricing Available. Lobster season 7/24- 8/14 Other things to note Canal front RV lot 35' x 70' with a 35 ft. seawall for your boat - ocean views and access. Accomodates up to a 45 ft RV. Water, sewer and electric hook up. WIFI At the Site ( Reach out to me to access it) ( 30,50,110 amp service). Please read the listing for all the Venture Out Rules, Fees and Venture Out RV Restrictions. Beautiful landscaped waterfront site in Venture Out Cudjoe Key Florida, 25 miles to Key West. The site includes a concrete picnic table, boat slip and a swim ladder. Venture Out is a gated community with 24 hr. security on the shores of Cudjoe Key. The amenities include a marina, ship store, fuel, playground, heated pool and spa, ocean swimming area, ocean front beach area, pickleball, tennis, bocce, outdoor pavillion, activity center, laundry facilities and showers, tons of activities... Bring your boat, jetski, scuba gear, snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and fishing poles for a camping trip of a life time. Seasonal, Weekly and Monthly Pricing Available. Lobster season 7/24- 8/14 Site #353. NO POP UP STYLE OF ANY KIND OR CANVAS TOP CAMPERS , NO TINY HOUSES, TENTS, AND HOMEMADE TRUCK CAMPERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. N

3. Bahia Honda State Park

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78 sites · Big Pine Key, Florida

Pristine, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters await in this tropical paradise.

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Public campgrounds near Key West

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Buttonwood Campground

32mi from Key West · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bahia Honda State Park

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Bayside Campground

32mi from Key West · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bahia Honda State Park

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Sandspur Campground

33mi from Key West · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bahia Honda State Park

Stories from the community

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Johanna

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Little Palm By The Sea

Very nice place to stay! We enjoyed it! Everything was clan and comfortable. We can recommend the place.

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Johnny

August 2025

30 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Little Palm By The Sea

Easy access to boat great ramp the gate people are very nice. And no one bothered us we were free to be nice and secluded

Thomas

June 2025

21 ft Class B

With pets

4 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

I was not able to make it to little palm. My camper broke down along the way there. Denise was very understanding.

Stacey

June 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Little Palm By The Sea

Our stay at this location was fun and easy. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and the conveniences of the location. The surrounding area was full of beautiful activities. We went on a dolphin/sandbar tour that was incredible.

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Michelle

May 2025

27 ft fifth wheel

With pets

7 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

Wonderful little spot and Denise was very accommodating.

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Christy

May 2025

37 ft Class C

With kids

5 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

Denise was the perfect host! She was very responsive, easy to work with and everything was as described. Well, it was more beautiful than the photos represent! We enjoyed the site, it was directly on the canal, with easy access for the boat. The kids enjoyed ping-pong, swimming and riding bikes in a secure /safe environment. We'll definitely be back! Thanks Denise!

DAVID

April 2025

22 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

The space is terrific for a nice spot to stay while jumping round the Keys. We’ve been there twice and loved it both times. The facilities and amenities at Venture Out are great as well. Close to a couple really great restaurants and bars including Broil, Square Grouper, Boondocks and Tonio’s. Counting the days until we can return. Denise is easy to work with. Thanks!

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Jon

March 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at RV Landing

The site was very private and had everything we needed.

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Roger

March 2025

27 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

Great time and nice resort with more amenities than some other resorts which were at comparable pricing. Pickleball courts to swimming pool available. Also, pool tables, ping pong, sewing classes and much more. Church services are available. The only negative we experienced was a couple area wide internet outages. All campsites were affected, but internet was still available in the resort’s activity room. . Enjoy.

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Lisa

March 2025

20 ft campervan

4 nights at RV Landing

This campsite was perfect for what we needed. Safe, clean and centrally located in Sugarloaf Key. Basic campsite with no views but we just drove to where we wanted to go! Last minute trip to the keys and reasonably priced for Key West area!

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Beverly

February 2025

40 ft Class A

With pets

5 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

What a beautiful site. We loved it. We were greeted before our arrival and instructions were clear. Everything was as instructions stated with no problems.

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JD

February 2025

24 ft travel trailer

14 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

We loved our stay at Venture Out. The location can’t be beat. There are a lot of restaurants and a grocery store close by. We would recommend this location for your next Keys adventure.

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Jon

February 2025

24 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to RV Landing

Made a last-minute booking here to extend our Keys stay by an extra day. They were quick to respond. Spacious & quiet, easy to access & had all we needed. Host was there for our arrival to guide us into place, after which we didn't see them again.

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Roger

January 2025

27 ft travel trailer

14 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

All of the facilities of the resort are available: a rec room, basketball courts, tennis courts, Pickleball courts(Pickleball club), access to the water for boating with a mooring area right behind the site. There are many organized, activities: welcoming clubs, breakfast on occasion, food carts on occasion, flea market, and a nice church meeting in the park. Note that dogs are to be walked outside of the park, to do their business there. It is not too long of a walk to get to the gate from the Little Palm by the sea site. Also, with the Wi-Fi unit Denise provides, there is great Wi-Fi connection. Our 26 foot trailer fit into the spot just fine.

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Paul

January 2025

27 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

We loved our time here! The host was open and made sure we were aware of rules and extra fees well in advance of our arrival! The spot is right on the water and close to all the amenities. We stayed with our puppies and had a blast! Can’t wait to come back

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Brian

November 2024

24 ft Class C

7 nights at Little Palm By The Sea

The resort and space worked out well for us. Denise was very responsive to our questions and everything was as described. We enjoyed our stay.

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Explore the area’s public lands.

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Bahia Honda State Park

Big Pine Key, Florida

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The best camping near Key West with hiking guide

Where to go

Dry Tortugas

History buffs and beach lovers will be in their element at Dry Tortugas National Park, a collection of seven coral-ringed islands marooned off the coast of Key West. Hop on a ferry or seaplane to reach the islands, where you can snorkel and scuba dive to your heart’s content, explore the 19th-century Fort Jefferson, and lounge on immaculate beaches. You can even pitch a tent right on the beach and spend the night.

Islamorada

Palm-lined shores, vibrant coral reefs, and world-class fishing draw vacationers to the village of Islamorada, made up of six islands: Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Indian Key, and Lignumvitae Key. Take a hike through the rainforest at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, explore the Indian Key Historic State Park, or charter a backcountry fishing cruise and try hooking a sailfish, snook, or bonefish.

Key Largo

The drive along the Overseas Highway, which runs all the way from Key West to Key Largo at the mouth of the Florida Keys, is worth a road trip for the views alone. Dive in to snorkel or scuba dive at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, take a cruise along the Port Largo Canal (the same route seen in the 1951 classic movie “The African Queen”), and marvel at migrating birds at the Wild Bird Sanctuary.

When to go

With its balmy temperatures and warm waters, winter (December through February) is peak season in the Florida Keys. Crowds—and prices—peak over the holidays and during popular events such as Key West Pride (June) and Fantasy Fest (October), so be sure to book well in advance. Hurricane season runs from June through November, so prepare for showers if camping in summer. For the perfect compromise, we recommend a spring (March through May) visit.

Know before you go

Key West has plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, and gas stations, and you’ll find several shops selling camping and outdoor supplies.
There are day-use fees for all Florida State Parks, and campsite booking fees also apply.
Stingrays are common in the Florida Keys from May through October, so take care when swimming and always follow warning flags and local advice. Bug spray is equally a must for coastal camping.