R-pod Owners Forum : Florida Keys http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Florida Keys Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 10:46:04 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:10:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5659 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Florida Keys : Always go in and ask management.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55946#55946 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 24 Jan 2015 at 3:10pm

Always go in and ask management.  This is also one reason we prefer truck stops - they only exist where it is legal.]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:10:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55946#55946 Florida Keys : Yes, many Walmarts in FL prohibit... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55932#55932 Author: Mainer-pod
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Posted: 24 Jan 2015 at 10:11am

Yes, many Walmarts in FL prohibit overnight stays. Download Allstays RV app on your smartphone, it's a great resource for finding campgrounds an will also show Walmarts and other relevant sites. We will be at Jolly Roger in Marathon, too, first week of March, but reserved a couple months ago. ]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:11:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55932#55932 Florida Keys : Ft Meyers has a city ordinace... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55920#55920 Author: J&Jcf
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Posted: 23 Jan 2015 at 2:41pm

Ft Meyers has a city ordinace against staying overnight at walmarts. Been there and moved on late night. If you take route 41 thru Big cypress preserve there are a couple of campgrounds in the preserve 1)monument lake is first come/first serve $16 nite $8 nite golden access no hookups. Sewer dump is at the next campground which is 2) midway which is reservations only. If there is an open spot then one night is possible but don't count on it during winter season. Dump site and water available. No cost if you camp at either of these CG. There are some other rustic CG sites available in this preserve (Port a potty only available). The two campgrounds first mentioned have flush toilets .Midway campground has electric sites. I don't recall rates. Rustic sites use to be free but I heard the rates are the same as monuments now.

That night we were requested to move on from Walmart we ended up staying at the big cypress preserve visitors center/rest area on 41. It was late and in a pinch. Nobody bothered us. It has restrooms that were open 24 hours.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:41:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55920#55920 Florida Keys : Originally posted by Tars... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55435#55435 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5659
Posted: 04 Jan 2015 at 7:33pm

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

No idea about Fort Myers and it's been several years since I was last in Key West (2009?) but then there were no Walmarts there.  And Sam Walton's feelings aside, I'd be willing to bet the government of Key West might have something to say about it.

TT

Yup, it is outlawed in some areas by the local gov't, often in touristy areas, or in areas where local campgrounds have fought against the "free" camping.
]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:33:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55435#55435 Florida Keys : No idea about Fort Myers and it's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55430#55430 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 04 Jan 2015 at 2:53pm

No idea about Fort Myers and it's been several years since I was last in Key West (2009?) but then there were no Walmarts there.  And Sam Walton's feelings aside, I'd be willing to bet the government of Key West might have something to say about it.

TT
]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2015 14:53:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55430#55430 Florida Keys : Originally posted by techntrekI'd... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55422#55422 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 5659
Posted: 04 Jan 2015 at 5:54am

Originally posted by techntrek

I'd bet that would be an area where Wal-Mart camping is outlawed...
As far as I know it is allowed but I was kidding. I would be concerned about security. You wouldn't be allowed to disconnect your camper and go site seeing with your TV. I often shop at the Walmart near the interstate and often there are RV's parked and some look like they have been there over night. Sam Walton said RV customers are some of there best customers. It would be nice if the Fort Myers area had more camp grounds there is not very many to chose from especially during the Winter season.]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2015 05:54:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55422#55422 Florida Keys : I'd bet that would be an... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55391#55391 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5659
Posted: 03 Jan 2015 at 11:05am

I'd bet that would be an area where Wal-Mart camping is outlawed...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2015 11:05:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55391#55391 Florida Keys : Originally posted by Robert... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55385#55385 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 03 Jan 2015 at 9:12am

Originally posted by Robert Lunsford

Thanks, everyone, for the kind responses.   Maybe I'll bag the Keys until off season, Key West is stupid expensive this time of year.  Got a Wal Mart parking lot there?!!!

Will check out some of those Fort Myers ideas, too.  
Fort Myers has about five Walmarts in the area one just off I-75. You could move about to a different parking lot every day or two. Wink]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2015 09:12:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55385#55385 Florida Keys : Thanks, everyone, for the kind... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55373#55373 Author: Robert Lunsford
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Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 7:27pm

Thanks, everyone, for the kind responses.   Maybe I'll bag the Keys until off season, Key West is stupid expensive this time of year.  Got a Wal Mart parking lot there?!!!

Will check out some of those Fort Myers ideas, too.  
]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:27:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55373#55373 Florida Keys : We are staying in Jolly Roger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55371#55371 Author: HuronSailor
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Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 6:51pm

We are staying in Jolly Roger campground in Marathon in March, but we will be tenting and didn't check on RV sites. Might be worth a call. Back in November there were some RV sites left in the Keys for March but they were WELL out of our price range. Your price range might be wider than mine.

Back in 2010 we took the pod to Seminole Campground in Ft. Myers. Really nice facility, and the staff there was very nice. However, when we arrived the office person told us the rate we paid in advance was not correct because their web site was out of date, and we had to fork over another hundred bucks. Not a really big deal, but still set my bulls&*t radar off. Total cost for 2 weeks back then was $430 for a spot in the middle of the park. So check them out and double check the rates. They have some really nice sites in the back along the creek but I think they're more expensive. The bathroom facilities are excellent. Nice pool too. 
]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2015 18:51:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55371#55371 Florida Keys : Originally posted by rpodD2I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55365#55365 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 5659
Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 1:19pm

Originally posted by rpodD2

I agree with Grandpod whole heartly. Camping is tight in the Keys this time of year. 
Ferry is a good bet, because parking and driveing around Key West is not fun. Money spent by taking ferry (Key West Express) offsets aggravation of driving into Key West-- Just my opinion.
Regards

If you make it down, this is a great gathering south of Marathon:
http://scas.org/winter-star-party/

Watch out for those fire ants!
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Subject: 5659
Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 10:57am

I agree with Grandpod whole heartly. Camping is tight in the Keys this time of year. 
Ferry is a good bet, because parking and driveing around Key West is not fun. Money spent by taking ferry (Key West Express) offsets aggravation of driving into Key West-- Just my opinion.
Regards




]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:57:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55360#55360 Florida Keys : Robert Around ft. Myers there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55355#55355 Author: GrandPod
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Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 5:43am

Robert
Around ft. Myers there is Koreasan State Park, also quite a few private campground; the one I like the best is on Ft. Myers Beach called "Red Coconut" it has sites right on the beach. Unfortunately due to the high winter population of tourist it is hard to find any places. I would have reservations before coming to this area. Also the same for the Fla Key .
There is a boat that runs from Ft. Myers Beach to Key West and back every day. Called Key West Express, cost around $100 round trip. You could go down and stay a day or two in a hotel and come back on the Boat.
Check ReserveAmerica.com for campground availability.]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2015 05:43:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55355#55355 Florida Keys : I've stayed at Boyd's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55352#55352 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 5659
Posted: 01 Jan 2015 at 10:08am

I've stayed at Boyd's on Stock Island, just over the bridge from Key West.  I can't compare prices but for hookups this place is about $90 a night.  Very convenient and pretty well run.  They pack 'em in. 

Reservations can be hard to get at Bahia Honda, but if you don't mind being a little way out from Key West, it looks like a great place.  I haven't stayed there but will probably try to next time.  No idea about hookups.  It's a state park.

TT
]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2015 10:08:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55352#55352 Florida Keys : We have stayed at the KOA at Sugarloaf... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55351#55351 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 01 Jan 2015 at 9:12am

We have stayed at the KOA at Sugarloaf key. It was in the off season so it was really quiet. There was a great restaurant name Mangrove Mamma's across the street. It was either 18 or 20 miles to Key West. Great campground!!]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2015 09:12:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55351#55351 Florida Keys : Anyone have ideas of good campgrounds... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5659&PID=55350#55350 Author: Robert Lunsford
Subject: 5659
Posted: 01 Jan 2015 at 8:01am

Anyone have ideas of good campgrounds in or near Key West?  Planning to head south in February, also need suggestions for Fort Myers area.  

Thanks much, and happy new year to all.
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