tent camping and bugs in the keys?

KIM B

We are going to the Keys on June 21st 2008. Would like to camp on the beach. Have heard horror stories about the sand fleas, no-see-ums, etc. Has anyone had a bad experience?

Answer
Hi Kim,

I just came back (last weekend) from camping on the beach on West Summerland Key, which is almost but not quite down to Key West.

We had a wonderful time and I didn't get any bites whatsoever....and I am usually a magnet, the biting bugs love me. (They never seem to bother my hubby but make a mad dash to the buffet line on me!)

If you are camping right on the beach, the wind should keep them at bay.

That being said, just to be on the safe side I would make sure I still packed the mosquito repellent just in case. I never camp without it!!! Another line of defense is to simply cover up.

Have a fantastic time and enjoy those beautiful Keys!

Where to go camping in Key West Florida?

Hank S

I'm looking for a place to go camping in Jan 2009 in Key West Florida.
Basically I'm looking for:
*Tent camping, water or electricity would be nice but not 100% needed.
*Doesn't have to be beach front but the beach has to be within walking distance (1/4 mile)
*Would like to have a beach where we can relax, swim in the ocean, and have alcohol.
*A fire would be nice on the beach but it not needed.
Any recommendations?

Thank you!

Answer
there is no camping on key west whatsoever..the closest thing is taking a 90 minute ferry ride from key west to dry tortuga national --but then you'll be in another world parkhttp://www.nps.gov/drto

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