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Elliott Key Campgrounds Introduce
Elliott Key Campgrounds offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to experience the wild beauty of Florida at no cost. Located in Islandia, FL, this campground provides a primitive yet picturesque setting for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in nature.
- Environment: Elliott Key is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the local ecosystem. The campsite itself is free, but visitors are encouraged to contribute to its maintenance through optional donations.
- Services: Basic facilities include docking areas and minimal amenities. The campground emphasizes eco-friendly practices and encourages visitors to bring their own supplies, including gear for mosquito protection due to the area's reputation for having significant insect activity.
Elliott Key Campgrounds has received mixed feedback from guests:
- Positive Feedback: Many visitors praise Elliott Key for its serene environment and affordability. One couple highlighted their winter stay as one of their favorite camping experiences, emphasizing the importance of being well-prepared for mosquitoes and noseeums.
- Negative Feedback: Some guests have faced challenges with bug infestations, particularly no-see-ums, which can be overwhelming even during cooler months. One couple described their experience as a "bug-infested nightmare," leading them to leave early after the insects became too much to handle.
Elliott Key Campgrounds is best suited for those who enjoy rugged camping and are willing to take on environmental challenges in exchange for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Remember to bring extra cash for tip boxes, as this helps maintain the site's cleanliness and upkeep.
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Customer Reviews
One of our favorite camp grounds. Go well equipped for mosquitoes and Noseaums. We usually go during the wintertime and it’s a lot better. When you come bring like 10-20 bucks to drop off in the tip box. That’s the least we can do at a free camp site. It helps with the maintenance of the campsite and cleanliness. Dale!
Docks are nice. But… do not stay at this place if you do not like bugs. no-see-ums are freaking insane even when the air temperature is in the 60s!!! Do not stay or pay any money for this bug infested shit hole! We paid $35 and left in 20 minutes when the bugs started coming out at 3:00 pm !! They WILL CARRY YOU AWAY! Totally insane.
Great expirience, great trails, enjoy it while it is cool. Perfect for a camping/boating-in-one adventure weekend. Explore the perimeter of the island for the best views and most interesting sights. The must sees are an old boat wreck and the jagged rocks by the beach. Great place to get lost.
Showers and restrooms very awesome to have available. Marina in great shape (boat slips a little narrow). Bring DEET there is plenty of mosquito activity or long sleeve shirt and pants. BBQ a must, grills on site.
Peaceful Island, clean bathroom & shower. You get cell phone reception (not sure if that's good), the rangers were very friendly and courteous. Ranger informed us of the moon flowers...beautiful. Bring a hammock, plenty of fluids, sun screen and bug spray. Relax, unwind and look at the stars.
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