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GLWilliams58 · 08-12-2007, 05:50 PM

Could anyone recommend a campground in the Florida Keys where there is a Marina or dive shop and waterfront sites?

My son and I are heading south for a diving weekend and looking for a full location that might run dive trips out of a nearby marina.

Thanks for your help.

GLWilliams58 · 08-12-2007, 05:50 PM

Could anyone recommend a campground in the Florida Keys where there is a Marina or dive shop and waterfront sites?

My son and I are heading south for a diving weekend and looking for a full location that might run dive trips out of a nearby marina.

Thanks for your help.

lthrnk · 08-13-2007, 02:31 AM

Greg,

Take a look at Bahia Honda State Park. Also down there is Siesta Key. I don't think either are actually affiliated with a marina but they do have launch ramps and facilities on the water. You're never far from dive facilities anywhere down there. Check out Captain Hook's in Marathon for dive trips. I haven't used them in years but they used to run a good shop. Good hunting.

GLWilliams58 · 08-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Thanks Ithrnk. I appreciate the reply.

I should have mentioned that I have two dogs in tow, so unless things have changed the state parks don't permit dogs for camping. Otherwise Bahia Honda would be a great place.

Could you be meaning "Fiesta Key". This one looked good on line. But the "Siesta" key is in Sarasota on the west coast.

Thanks for the help.

OC-RV · 08-13-2007, 07:26 AM

Greg Try Sunshine Key RV at MM 38 Big Pine Key. It has waterfront sites and a marina.
Enjoy - John

ALAG321 · 08-13-2007, 10:00 AM

I just returned yesterday from Venture Out Resort on Cudjoe Key on MM 23. It has a marina, store and gas pump, and there are dive trips about 4 miles north at Looe Key Dive Shop. I stayed on a waterfront site with my boat in the water directly behind my RV. I just drove back and forth to the dive shop for air fills and did my own diving. Looe Key Reef was BEAUTIFUL!! It is about 6 miles to the east of the campground. I can provide GPS #s if you are interested...Venture Out website is www.voresort.org You can also book RV sites through a real estate office, which we did, at www.waterfrontkeys.com.

diesellabs · 08-13-2007, 10:20 AM

FWIW, most, but not all, FL state parks allow pets with the usual restrictions plus proof of current innoculations...Google Bahia SP for their specifics...