Dispersed Camping in Monroe County, Florida
Showing 36 locations in Monroe County.
Alligator Creek
A remote wilderness backcountry camping area accessible by hiking or paddling.
Bahia Honda State Park Campground
A stunning and highly sought-after campground in the Florida Keys offering premium waterfront sites. Campers enjoy direct access to white sand beaches, clear waters ideal for snorkeling, and clean, modern restroom and shower facilities. Booking typically opens eleven months in advance and fills up rapidly, though persistent monitoring can yield last-minute opening spots from cancellations. Beautiful sunset views and rental options for water sports are located nearby.
Big Coppitt Key Stealth Parking
A collection of highly restricted stealth parking locations in Big Coppitt Key. Overnight parking and sleeping in vehicles are strictly regulated throughout Monroe County, meaning stealth camping is risky and generally discouraged except in an emergency.
Big Pine Key Resort
A popular waterfront resort campground on Big Pine Key offering both rustic tent camping and full RV hookups. It features great water access, a pool, and clean restroom facilities, though guests should prepare for notable insect activity and close proximity to the road.
Boyd's Key West Campground
A fully developed, privately owned waterfront RV park situated just outside Key West on Stock Island. The park features tight, narrow sites, some backing directly onto the water, and offers robust amenities including a heated pool and laundry facilities. Expect significant ambient noise from nearby highway traffic and military aviation training.
Caribbean Club Parking
A private parking lot for patrons of the local establishment. Overnight parking is tolerated on a very limited basis with explicit permission from management after purchasing food or beverages.
Clubhouse Beach
A highly remote backcountry beach camping area located along the rugged shoreline of the Florida Bay in Everglades National Park, accessible only by watercraft or long-distance wilderness hiking.
Curry Hammock State Park
A popular, scenic, and exceptionally clean state park campground located in the Florida Keys. The park features paved back-in sites with water and electrical hookups, direct paths to the beach, and modern facilities including elevated showers. Due to its coastal setting, insect activity can be significant, and pets are not permitted on the beach area.
Dry Tortugas National Park
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East Cape
An iconic backcountry campsite on the remote sandy shores of Cape Sable. This spot offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, pristine natural coastal dunes, and total isolation.
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Garden Key Campground
A primitive campground located on Garden Key at Fort Jefferson. Campers must transport all gear, food, and water via ferry or private boat as there are no services on the island.
Hells Bay Chickees
Two elevated wooden backcountry chickee camping platforms located along the Hells Bay Canoe Trail in Everglades National Park, accessible only by watercraft.
Islamorada Northern Street Parking
An urban roadside pull-off near the harbor and local dining spots in Islamorada. The area is unpaved, with a bumpy transition from the paved roadway that can present clearance issues for low-riding vehicles. Road and coastal harbor noise is continuous throughout the day and night.
Islamorada Southern Street Parking
Stealth parking locations situated around residential cul-de-sacs and neighborhood park properties in southern Islamorada. These areas feature paved parking spaces with partial tree screening but remain heavily exposed to local neighborhood residents, sanitation vehicles, and park staff.
Joe River Chickee #1
A remote backcountry chickee platform on the Joe River inside Everglades National Park. Accessible only by boat or kayak, this wooden platform features a roof and is designed for tent camping over the water.
Joe River Chickee #2
A remote backcountry chickee platform on the Joe River inside Everglades National Park. Accessible only by boat or kayak, this wooden platform features a roof and is designed for tent camping over the water.
Joe River Chickees
Remote backcountry chickee platforms located along the Joe River inside Everglades National Park. Accessible only by watercraft, these elevated wooden platforms provide a unique camping experience over the water. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground
A highly sought-after state park campground offering close access to premium coastal recreation, private beaches, and boat rentals. Sites feature full hookups but are tightly arranged with minimal privacy.
Key Largo Kampground & Marina
A bustling waterfront RV park featuring tight but well-organized spaces, a heated pool, and private boat launch facilities. It offers a convenient base for exploring Key Largo, though sites are closely packed.
Key West Stealth Parking
Highly restricted stealth overnight parking options within the municipal limits of Key West. Local law enforcement strictly enforces city ordinances prohibiting vehicle sleeping in public lots, beaches, and streets, though certain commercial spots may offer temporary respite in an emergency.
Keys Palms RV Resort
A premium waterfront RV resort along the bay in Key Largo, offering upscale amenities including a pool, spa, and direct water access.
Kings Kamp RV Park
Waterfront RV park offering designated RV sites and small tent spots. Rig limitations are strictly enforced, with campervans requiring self-containment or RVIA certification.
Lard Can Backcountry Campsite
A ground-based backcountry wilderness clearing located along the Hells Bay trail system, offering a terrestrial camping alternative in the mangroves.
Leo's Campground on Stock Island
A well-maintained private campground situated on Stock Island, offering waterfront and pond-side sites. Located slightly back from the main highway, the facility provides a quieter environment than expected for the area, allowing visitors to launch kayaks directly to the ocean. Sites feature full hookups with pricing reflecting premium rates typical of the Florida Keys.
Long Key State Park Day Use Area
A scenic coastal area within Long Key State Park featuring walking trails and observation platforms. Dispersed overnight camping is strictly prohibited throughout this zone. Overnight stays in the Florida Keys are legally restricted to designated, paid campgrounds.
McDonald's & Plaza Parking - Tavernier
A commercial parking lot plaza in Tavernier containing a McDonald's. While local ordinances are highly restrictive, overnight stays have historically been permitted in select spots with direct manager permission.
Middle Cape
A remote, pristine wilderness beach camping area on the southwestern tip of Everglades National Park, accessible only by boat or hiking.
Naval Air Station Key West Campground
An official military campground located on Naval Air Station Key West (Sigsbee Annex). The sites offer waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico but feature tight, open spacing. Access is strictly limited to authorized patrons with military ID or Department of Defense credentials.
North Nest Key
Accessible only by water, this remote boat-in wilderness site on North Nest Key features pristine coastal views and basic restroom facilities.
Northwest Cape
A pristine backcountry wilderness beach camping site located on Cape Sable.
Pearl Bay Chickee
An elevated backcountry chickee platform located along the Hells Bay Canoe Trail, providing remote, water-access-only camping in the Everglades.
Pelican RV Resort and Marina
An RV resort and marina located right on the water in Marathon, offering full hookups (electric, water, sewer) at each site, a pool, and sunset views.
Royal Palm RV Park
A small, welcoming private RV park located in Big Pine Key, offering full hookups and a laundry facility. Local key deer are known to wander through the tidy grounds, making for a memorable stay in the lower Keys.
SP+ Parking - Caroline Street
A premium-priced commercial parking lot located in the absolute heart of downtown Key West, just a block off Duval Street. Overnight stays inside vehicles are tolerated with active parking payment, though the atmosphere is loud due to nearby music venues and active city life.
Sun Outdoors Sugarloaf Key
An upscale resort-style RV park offering full hookups, back-in, and pull-through sites. Located on Sugarloaf Key, this pet-friendly destination features premium amenities and easy access to the water.