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Floating Campground Private Island

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· Big Coppitt Key, Monroe, Florida

10 acres hosted by Dennis C.

3 tent sites

Near Dry Tortugas National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Dry Tortugas Key West Eco Discovery Center.

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

MUST READ!!!!!! This is one of the most unique camping opportunities you will ever experience! Welcome to our 10 acre private island only 10 miles from Key West! *You must paddle or boat to the island. At night, camp out under the beautiful Caribbean Stars! And by day, swim, snorkel, fish, paddle or just enjoy the only Caribbean like place in the U.S.! You will have access to 10 plus acres with a beach and sandbar area, tidal flats, mangrove forest and everything the Florida Keys is famous for! *Pricing is for use of the Island only! Tents, gear, kayaks, paddleboards are not provided unless you rent them from us. The island is a coral island with tidal flats and thick mangrove trees and brush. It is a harsh environment but beautiful! Check-in is between 1pm and 3pm unless you work out different times with us. Also, we want to make sure you know what you're getting into. This is not easy camping, it's more adventurous camping. It's a beautiful environment but can be harsh. If exploring you will may need to trek through tidal water, salt flats and real thick mangroves. Please let us know if you have any questions before booking. With all that said... The best experience is to rent one of our floating tents! See photos in listing. We rent everything you need! Kayaks or Paddleboard: $75/day Floating Tent: $150/day Floating Platform: $75/day Full camping kits with everything you need! Just Fly and Float! Prices vary depending on needs. If you have your own gear... We can still provide linens like sheets, camp pillows and sleeping bags for $25 If you have your own vessel - there is a 1 time $40 launch fee.Pitch your tent and enjoy fishing for dinner, swimming in the crystal Key's water, paddling and exploring the Key's backcountry. You will have ultimate privacy on one of the only private islands close to Key West! The terrain consists of upland hammock and mangrove forest, hard coral ground, salt/tidal flats and a beach/sandbar area on the point. You will need to kayak/paddleboard or boat to the island. From the parking and launch area, it is about 1 mile and takes about 20 min. to paddle. We can provide Kayaks to rent and any camping gear you need! This is truly a primitive camping experience. Please be aware that you must minimize your gear to fit in the kayaks and you must paddle in changing conditions so please do not bring your house with you.

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Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Swimming hole

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