Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > CAMPING, TRAVEL and TRIP PLANNING > Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-20-2015, 01:50 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 77
Lower Keys

Heading to lower keys mid March. I always stayed at Boyd's but they're booked. Blue Water Key.com said their waiting list was too long to even put my name on it. The .net put me on their waiting list and was somewhat encouraging. I did get a reservation at Sugarloaf KOA which seems to get mixed reviews. Any good reports on Sugarloaf KOA? Anything thoughts on something closer? I tow a 15' skiff and Boyd's always launch it for me. Does anyone know of another camp ground that will launch your boat? Not too many campground ramps in the Keys that I would want to launch a boat with a 41' DP.
Thanks
__________________
2003 Newmar Dutch Star
2005 Jeep Wrangler Willys Edition
Flick is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 11-20-2015, 02:03 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 157
I would suggest that you simply say hi to your neighbors who towed their 5th wheel or TT down. Might be a simple as "how about a 6 pack or a case of beer", as a gift for their help.

I would do it for you with my Jeep's hitch. Is that not how we all help each other?
__________________
Dave
1998, 36' Foretravel, U295, rare mid door
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
sailwing2003 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2015, 02:03 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Steve Ownby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cosby, Tn
Posts: 6,587
Lower Keys

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flick View Post
Heading to lower keys mid March. I always stayed at Boyd's but they're booked. Blue Water Key.com said their waiting list was too long to even put my name on it. The .net put me on their waiting list and was somewhat encouraging. I did get a reservation at Sugarloaf KOA which seems to get mixed reviews. Any good reports on Sugarloaf KOA? Anything thoughts on something closer? I tow a 15' skiff and Boyd's always launch it for me. Does anyone know of another camp ground that will launch your boat? Not too many campground ramps in the Keys that I would want to launch a boat with a 41' DP.
Thanks

Sunshine Key RV Resort is at MM39 which is just across the 7 Mike bridge from Marathon. They have a marina and boat ramp. Give them a call & see if they have launch service. I would be surprised if they don't.


Steve Ownby
Full time since '07
__________________
Steve Ownby
Full time since 2007
2003 Monaco Signature
Steve Ownby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2015, 04:53 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
GaryKD's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
2X on what Steve Ownby posted. Staying at Sunshine Key RV Resort is also nice. Been there many times. Now it is the only place I stay. Many things to do both North and South of the resort.
__________________
Gary
2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
GaryKD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2015, 07:43 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
RVThere's Avatar
 
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Florida Keys
Posts: 2,687
Sugarloaf KOA has PLENTY of room by their boat launch to use your RV and back your boat in. You can also rent a slip so you can keep your boat in the water.

We stayed at this campground for 8 years and never had any problems. Only reason we're not staying this year? Because we now have a house on Big Pine Key!

What site did they give you? We always tried for #151 which was right across from the pub and gave you a water view. You also could see the boat launch which provided some entertainment.
__________________
Tom and Katharine
'07 Winnebago Tour 40TD, 400hp Cummins
'17 Winnebago View 24V, '02 R-Vision B+
RVing for 20 years & 200,000+ miles
RVThere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2015, 08:42 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Ray,IN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 30,655
Keep a close watch on the FL state parks website for a sudden cancellation at one of the state parks in the keys.
Since I'm retired Army, I always stay at the Navy CG on Key West. Dry camping- always has a vacancy.
__________________
2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG 11B5MX,Infantry retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA." My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy
Ray,IN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-20-2015, 09:41 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 676
I would be surprised if the koa either can't launch your boat or at least help locate someone who can. I was there a few years ago, zero complaints.... Great camping area.
NC25T is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-21-2015, 05:25 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Apollo Beach & Key West , FL
Posts: 3,811
Another good place is Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge. They have a good ramp and if you want, they will launch/retrieve your boat with their tractor. Nice pool and bathhouses. But no pets allowed.
__________________
2013 DS 4338
2015 F-150 toad with kayaks,bicycles and a Harley in the back
PanJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2015, 01:17 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 100
Would always check with Jolly Roger in Marathon. Get a waterside site and there is a boat slip right in front of your RV.

They don't have a launch on site, but there is a marina in walking distance. I'm sure you could get someone to launch for you. Wouldn't hurt to give them a call, if you're interested.
dieharder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2015, 01:19 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 100
Actually, let me correct myself - looking at it on google maps, it certainly appears that Jolly Roger DOES have a launch on site. Must have been an addition since I was there last, because I don't remember one.
dieharder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2015, 05:41 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fort walton Beach Fl
Posts: 1,059
It has a nice launch that has been there for 10 years at least. This will be my 7th year in a row there. Nice place good location.
__________________
Larry
2016 Entegra Cornerstone
Lault is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2015, 01:39 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
buckeyemike's Avatar
 
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Marion, Ohio
Posts: 135
The koa will launch your boat as a courtesy when you arrive and when you depart very friendly people there at least they did in the past
__________________
Mike 06 Holiday Rambler Endeavor
buckeyemike is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Lost keys greggholmes National RV Owner's Forum 13 04-13-2015 03:38 PM
Newmar Keys and Locks Spirit2020 Newmar Owner's Forum 22 03-15-2015 08:43 PM
Way too many keys vfauto Newmar Owner's Forum 7 01-02-2015 06:01 AM
Trip to the Florida Keys edwardo37 Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11 12-09-2014 11:19 PM
New Class C needing keys tim myers Class C Motorhome Discussions 9 11-19-2014 05:20 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:01 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.