Miami Marlins RV Camping Guide

An interesting and unique camping bonus at Marlins Park is that there are two days per year that you can camp at Marlins Park. However, these are only for youths on two-day events during July and August. Other than these two days, there is no camping allowed at the ballpark. But you can easily find a campground nearby to accommodate your RV.

Within 30 miles of Marlins Park, you will find at least a dozen campgrounds. Many of these have amenities such as utilities, picnic tables, campfire grills, and restrooms. However, a few are primitive with just vault toilets and no potable water. Be ready to dry camp in your RV campground does not offer hookups.

About 18 miles to the north, you can find the Hollywood KOA with 38 campsites for RVs up to 65 feet. Amenities include utilities, a pet area, laundromat, restrooms with showers, and free Wi-Fi. And 29 miles to the northwest, the Davie / Ft. Lauderdale KOA boasts 100 sites for rigs up to 50 feet with a playground, pool, game room, utilities, and much more.

Trolley service is available for those who need it, but it is mainly for shuttling the fans from the Miami Civic Center and train station because of their limited parking. Since Marlins Park is relatively compact, even if you have to walk, you won’t be walking far no matter whether you are headed to one of the many restrooms or concession stands or back to the parking lot.

Florida tends to be hot and humid no matter where you are, and since most games are in the summer, pack lightly. Shorts, tank tops, and t-shirts are the norm. If you did not bring a t-shirt or jersey, you can grab one with your favorite player’s name and number on it from one of the vendors at the park. And grab a hat while you are at it to keep the sun off your head and show off your Miami team colors.

While clear bags are definitely preferred at Marlins Park, they are not mandatory. No matter what kind of bag you bring, it cannot be over 16 inches and it has to be searched before entering the park. Snacks and factory sealed water bottles are allowed as long as they are not glass and are 20 ounces or less. Don’t forget your wallet with an ID, cash, and debit or credit cards for purchases.

Always bring (and drink) plenty of water while at the game. Even if you are drinking adult beverages like beer or wine, water is necessary to keep you hydrated in the Miami heat. The sun can be dangerous, so bring sunscreen and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. At the campground, you will want to have plenty of bug spray and other critter repellents to keep the mosquitoes and ticks away.

Fans cannot cook anywhere in Marlins Park, so you don’t have to worry about that. No tailgating or camping is allowed. Luckily, the park has plenty of food to keep your appetite at bay during the game. Back at your campsite, you can cook indoors if you have utilities or outdoors on the campfire grill provided by the campground. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared with your own camp stove or BBQ pit.

You cannot go wrong eating in Miami. Not only do they have a lot of different places to eat, but there are also many different varieties of food. For example, you can choose from a Nicaraguan restaurant less than a half-mile to the south of the park, a Latin American café about a half-mile to the northwest, or a seafood place about a mile to the southwest. Further out, you will find all kinds of food choices from fine dining to fast food.

There are 32 food and beverage vendors just on the Promenade Level, seven on the Legends Level, seven on the Vista Level, and two in Sections 13 and 37. Marlins fans don’t have to wander far from their seats to find what they want. In fact, most of the common items like beer, water, soft drinks, and even hot dogs can be purchased from a vendor without even leaving the stands. But for the more uncommon items like sushi rolls and bubble waffles, you will need to walk a bit. Grab a concessions map from the park entrance or download one online to help you choose once you arrive.