Beach camping near Marathon with hot tubs

Snorkel through enchanting coral reefs in the Florida Keys while camping near Marathon.

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2 top beach campgrounds near Marathon with hot tubs

Tropical Paradise at Venture Out

RV Rest Site/Campsite/Spot/Lot at Venture Out, Cudjoe Key, Florida. Bring your RV, even bring your Boat and stay at this 35x70 ft. Lot. Water, electricity 50/30 amp, and sewer included in the $120 avg/night plus taxes. IMPORTANT: A one-off $113 resort fee is payable on arrival, on top of your booking. This memorable place is anything but ordinary and offers an incredible location in Venture Out Resort, with 180-degree tropical ocean views. Bring your own personal 20ft travel trailer or your 45ft big rig! (No commercial rentals). Enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to everything: The marina, food stores, saltwater swimming area, heated pool, jacuzzi, boat ramp, games room, tennis and basketball courts and more. MM23, 23 miles from Key West. Near Bahia Honda State Park. Maximum two pets allowed. Boat stroage is available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.

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Ocean Front Premium Lot

1 site · RV2800 acres · Cudjoe Key, FL

This 2800 square foot lot is located in a very special resort with a 57 foot seawall to tie your boat up to, kayak off of, or just sit and enjoy your 180 degree unobstructed view of the ocean. Palm trees and tropical foliage separate the lot from neighbors. In fact, the lot has some shade and some sun on it all day long. From here you can explore the third largest coral reef in the world diving, snorkeling, fishing, and going to the the sandbar. You can also enjoy the pool, hot tub, tiki beach, and marina. Some of our favorite things to do are swimming with the dolphins, and para sailing 300 feet up so you can see the whole reef and wild life from above. This very special ocean front lot is available from May 1st-October 31st every year. Please be aware that there is a one time resort fee of $125 which covers all six people in your group. The resort limits six people per campsite. Each site can have one RV (solid sides only), 1 auto, 1 motorcycle, and one golf cart. There is room for boats on the 57 foot sea wall. You will pay $10 to park a trailer or extra vehicle in overflow parking. My wife and I live on the road in a 40 foot diesel pusher and we have never seen a nicer site than this one. Come for an amazing time in paradise.

Beach camping near Marathon with hot tubs guide

Overview

Spanning 13 islands off the southern tip of Florida, Marathon is set in the heart of the Florida Keys. It’s best known for its barrier reef and breathtaking beaches, offering amazing opportunities to spot loggerhead turtles and colorful sea life. The Dolphin Research Center and Wild Bird Center are great places to learn more about the local wildlife. Tent camping and RV sites at and near Curry Hammock, Bahia Honda, and Long Key State Parks provide easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and big fishing opportunities. Catch tarpon as big as eight feet in length, weighing up to 280 pounds! Anglers can also hook mahi, snapper, and even sailfish.

Where to go

Curry Hammock State Park

Described by locals as “uninhabited, untouched, and unrivaled,” Curry Hammock State Park is on the island of Grassy Key. At over 1,100 acres, it’s the largest uninhabited parcel of land between Key Large and Big Pine Key—paddling and kiteboarding are popular activities. Behind the coral reefs of the Florida Keys are expansive estuaries, which serve as invaluable sanctuaries and nurseries for sea life, so keep a lookout for manatees, starfish, horseshoe crabs, dolphins, and jellyfish. Spacious campsites, including some with an ocean view, offer up to 50-amp hookups for RVs. Other nearby campsite amenities include picnic tables, tent pads, fire pit, and ADA-compliant bathhouses with hot showers.

Bahia Honda State Park

The journey to Bahia Honda State Park from Marathon starts by crossing the Seven Mile Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the U.S. when it originally opened in 1982. Running parallel is an early 1900s bridge that’s open only to cyclists and pedestrians. Once in Bahia Honda State Park on Big Pine Key, Hipcampers can explore hundreds of acres of tropical trees and gin-clear waters. Bring umbrellas or sunshades when visiting the open, sandy beaches. In addition to cabins and campgrounds for small tents and large RVs—including hot showers, full hookups, and picnic tables—nearby boat slips are available for overnight boat camping, including full use of park facilities.

Long Key State Park

Follow the Overseas Highway east out of Marathon to arrive at Long Key State Park. On Long Key, Hipcampers can explore nature trails, take advantage of bountiful fishing opportunities, and relax on the beach. Efforts are ongoing to repair and restore the oceanfront campsites following Hurricane Irma in 2017, but for now, off-grid camping is available via the hike-in, tent-only campsites along the Atlantic Ocean. Expect restrooms, cold outdoor showers, and grills.

When to go

Year-round camping is comfortable in the Florida Keys. During the dry season, usually from November to April, Hipcampers can expect weather that is both cooler and drier, which may make outdoor activities more pleasant. As a bonus, migratory birds are especially abundant near Marathon in the winter as they escape the colder weather to the north. Camping during the summer is possible, but it can be quite hot and humid. Tropical storms and hurricanes during the wet season of May to October can dampen camping opportunities.