Jewel Key Campground: Experience Florida Camping & Fishing Adventure

12 reviews

Florida, USA
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Jewel Key Campground Introduce

Welcome to Jewel Key Campground, your gateway to an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the beautiful state of Florida. Nestled amidst the serene landscape of Florida, our campground provides a perfect blend of nature, recreation, and comfort for all types of campers, from families to fishing enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting adventure, Jewel Key Campground offers a diverse range of services and amenities to make your stay memorable.

Our campground is strategically located near some of Florida's most stunning natural attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors. With direct access to water bodies, our campsite provides excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Anglers will particularly love our location, as you can easily cast your line and catch a variety of fish such as sharks, red fish, snook, ladyfish, trout, and more. The high tide levels may require some extra planning for water activities, but the rewards are well worth it.

At Jewel Key Campground, we take pride in offering comfortable and convenient facilities to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Our campsites accommodate both tent camping and RVs, providing all necessary amenities including restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, and waste disposal stations. While we don't offer hookups on-site, our focus is on maintaining a natural environment that allows you to connect with nature while still having the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Our commitment to sustainability and preserving Florida's natural beauty sets us apart. We strive to minimize our environmental footprint while providing guests with a authentic camping experience. The surrounding area is rich in wildlife, offering opportunities to spot birds, reptiles, and other native species during your visit.

In addition to fishing, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained during your stay. Whether it's enjoying the sunny weather by the campfire, exploring nearby trails for a hike or bike ride, or simply relaxing under the stars, Jewel Key Campground offers something for everyone. Families will appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and opportunities to bond while outdoor enthusiasts will love the chance to challenge themselves in nature.

Customer feedback highlights our strengths as well as areas we continue to improve. Many guests have praised our location and the diverse fishing opportunities available nearby. One guest shared, "Had a great 3-day 2-night camping at Jewel Key Campground. Bugs were bad, but had a great time with beautiful weather and excellent fishing. Caught sharks, red fish, snook, ladyfish, trout. Great time!" Another visitor mentioned, "Bugs were terrible but it was still nice. Tide was very high and canoeing was okay." These reviews remind us of the importance of balancing nature's elements while providing a comfortable stay.

At Jewel Key Campground, we welcome you to experience Florida's natural beauty and outdoor activities in a unique setting that combines adventure with relaxation. Whether you're planning a family trip or a solo adventure, our campground offers the perfect mix of amenities and location to make your camping experience truly unforgettable.

Location

Florida Monroe County

Customer Reviews

4.0

12 reviews

nick muxlow

Jan 03, 2022

Had a great 3day 2 nights camping at jewel key campground. Bugs were bad . But had a great time beautiful weather great fishing. Caught sharks . Red fish . Snook . Lady fish . Trout. Great time

Carl Koger

Dec 30, 2024

Bugs were terrible but it was still nice. Tide was very high and canoeing was okay.

Darren MacIsaac

Feb 08, 2018

Awesome campsite. No flies but the wind was up when we were there. Had a perfect sunset on one side of the 50m stretch of sand in the middle of the island followed by a beautiful sunrise on the other side of the sand the following morning. Great place to watch teams of pelicans diving for fish in unison, terns and osprey too.

Brady Schickinger

Jan 17, 2019

Jewel Key is one of the more popular backcountry camping sites in Everglades National Park as it can be reached by kayak in less than three hours with an outgoing tide through Sandfly Pass. Most campers will head to the sand isthmus created by recent hurricanes which joined a north islet to the rest of Jewel Key. Camping here permits enjoyment of both they leeward beach and the windward beach facing the open Gulf along with spectacular sunsets and sunrises. The best camping spot on the island is the alcove to the south (left) of the porta-potty as it is flat for tents, has suitable trees for hammocks, and is sheltered from the wind. Additional great camping spots can be found on the windward side to the south of the beach via a social trail. The trees on the island provide plenty of privacy for multiple parties. There are numerous raccoons on the island. They will gnaw through a plastic water jug with no hesitation so all water should be stored in one's kayak compartments. Of course all food should also be hung from the trees. Sandflies and mosquitoes can be a problem year round but particularly during the summer months. Wearing a long sleeve rash guard and long dive skin pants will provide protection from the sandflies and sun. DEET 100 is effective against the mosquitoes. Due to the cool breeze at night from December-March, a fleece and long pants are helpful for after sunset and will also help prevent bug bites.

Paul Cole

Nov 11, 2017

My wife and I stayed on this key in Dec 2014. It is a beautiful place however, the sandflies, (no-see-ums), forced us off the island before the sun was fully up. Best to wait for the cooler weather, to come here.