Boyd's Key West Campground

The Great Outdoors

Key West certainly inspires with its spellbinding array of beaches and parks, which is why so many choose to take their campervan rentals for a road trip to the southernmost tip of the continental United States. Bahia Honda State Park is one of the closest nature parks over on Bahia Honda Key. The island is mostly uninhabited and completely dedicated to the preservation of its valuable and delicate ecosystems. Spectacular coral reefs line the shores of the island, with azure water in the backdrop, making for wonderful photography opportunities. You can go hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and birdwatching at this captivating conservation area, or head to Curry Hammock State Park even closer to the mainland. Kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, or beachcombing along its stunning white sand beaches are great ways to enjoy your visit to the park, and you can stay overnight in your Key West camper rental at its spacious rustic camping area.John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is both above and below water, making it one of the nation’s first underwater state parks. Scuba diving is very popular here thanks to its abundant reefs, a myriad of tropical fish, marine mammals, and an underwater art installation called “Christ of the Abyss,” which was built in 1962.Both Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park can be found in South Florida, within driving distance if you want to take a road trip. Biscayne National Park is also located offshore, protecting a massive ecosystem with exotic animals and vibrant coral structures in the Caribbean Sea. Everglades National Park is absolutely massive, with millions of acres of swampland, bottom wood forests, estuaries, jungles, and other crucial wildlife areas home to alligators, birds of prey, manatees, and big cats, among other things. You can’t go wrong anywhere in this gorgeous state, practically made for outdoor adventures.

City Sightseeing

Key West may be small, but it is known throughout the country as a lively and thrilling spot with tiki bars, historical sites, white-sand beaches, and a variety of other interesting activities. Charter a fishing boat, play a round of golf, or visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, home to the legendary writer who resided there for a large portion of his life. Between its lush gardens, private tours, amazing architectural style, and a gift shop, it's always a great idea to see this historic home in person while exploring the Florida Keys.The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum features a collection of treasure found underwater in the area’s shipwrecks, like Spanish gold from the year 1622. Learn about the exploration of the Americas, the science behind shipwrecks, and the infamous pirates of the Caribbean who terrorized the seas.Dry Tortugas National Park is an amazing hexagon-shaped fort once used by the military to patrol and protect the southern borders and the shipping lanes of the Caribbean. Boat rides, seaplane flights, snorkeling trips, scuba diving, and historical tours make for a well-rounded, educational, and memorable time when you rent an RV near Boyd’s Key West Campground and take a short drive to the national park.