Key West camping trip

[sandman]

I'm taking a leisurely ride down to Key West the second week of March.

I plan to run back roads and camp in State parks.

Any route or Park suggestions?


Gordon:tent8:

[GoldWingGL]

Ya, swing by here first, Park at my house and TAKE ME WITH YOU:ph1: ....LOL:D

[Trekker]

Hey Gordon,
Upstate NY isn't too much out of your way either is it??? Let me dig out a path for you first! LOL

That sounds like a great ride for you. I suspect you'll ride down the gulf side of Florida to get ot Rt 1... although that's a guess on my part. So what are your choices? Interstate or regular state roads, right? I have read that it's not very wise to leave your camp gear alone in the Keys as it tends to grow legs a little more often than other places. Maybe others have more insight there.

I have driven a rental car from Miami out to Key West and loved it. It has GOT to be a blast on a bike. Can't wait to see the report and pics.

[sandman]

Come on down guys, there's room for everybody down here in the sunshine state.

Rode down the East coast last year and had a great ride but most of the roads over there during Bike Week were extremely crowded. Last year I stayed with relatives and didn't camp, this year I plan on camping all the way to check out the state parks.

2 years ago I stayed at Manatee Springs State Park and thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope to have similar experiences throughout the state this year.


Gordon

[Trailace]

I'm taking a leisurely ride down to Key West the second week of March.

I plan to run back roads and camp in State parks.

Any route or Park suggestions?


Gordon:tent8:
I would like to go with ya but that is spring break week for the kids.

Have a great time!

[mongo]

Try RT 441 down by Okechobie (spelling ?) decent 2 lane with out much traffic, fairly easy access to RT 1 around Homestead. I used to stay at Knights Key campground the week after bike week, but I understand they sold out to some condominium company. Don't miss Boondocks bar and grill I think is is at milepost 27.5 but possibly 29.5 Oldtimers has struck again.

[sandman]

Thanks Mongo I was looking at 441 your info helps.


Gordon