Boyd's Key West Campground

The good: it’s in Key West which we needed to get to our seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park. The laundry facilities are clean and, for me, fully available. Quick pizza delivery.

The bad: we have a Class B, so we don’t need a big space, but we were shoved into the smallest parking space ever. It’s really just a giant parking lot. We’ve been all over the country and we have seen small spots and I understand space being a commodity, but this was absurd….and for $168 a night.

Loved the National Park, but wouldn’t go back to Boyd’s.

We're not sure what the attraction is with this campground which sits in a fairly industrial area of town off the highway. It is extremely crowded and noisy - spaces are really tight and you can practically touch your neighbor. The noise from Hwy 1 is very loud, but not as bad as the planes that roar overhead from early morning to late at night. Having said that the staff is attentive and friendly and the facilities are clean. No recycling of any kind so the garbage areas are often overflowing. Key West is extremely crowded and busy, and has lost a lot of its charm. Part of the low rating is due to the very high prices for a campground.

There are not a lot of options in key west, but this place provides a nice spot. It is cramped in, but they have done a great job of providing as much privacy as possible with plants, fences and such. Some really great spots right on the water, but a few against the street or across from the maintenance area that are not so great. Has a few chickens/roosters running around which make a lot of stupid noise in the early morning. Also near the airport with lots of air traffic, but it is what it is. Showers and bath is great, pool is wonderful, the front desk is open till 10 and that is way convenient. The people are very nice and helpful (don’t understand one of the posts here complaining). Roads and sites are smooth and level with concrete pads. WIFI is the best ever. I would give them five stars, but the rooster irritated me.

We stayed there for 3 days. Everything you need is almost provided there but service is lacking a lot. Today in the morning as September 2nd, we called the office for a refund as they said they would be happy to help before but it has been 7 weeks and they are not helping at all. They hang up phones on you, very afraid to tell you their names as they know that they are charged for something bad. There are other RV campgrounds in Key West where you can get great service from! The only reason they are on top of google search because they are paying google ads, which shows on the little corner, so do not fool for it.

We have enjoyed our stay at Boyds. I tried to find a less expensive option, but camping in Key West in January is expensive and we accepted that is a cost of doing business. This campground is so well run and really pretty. We dont normally stay in tight commercial sites, so I was so excited to have Will there at check in. He led us to the site and walked us through the back-in (it was tight!). He was very helpful with information on the area, and we had some technical problems with our RV, and Will gave us great advice on how/where to get assistance. What a great start to our stay!

Sites: The sites are packed in BUT there is typically a palm tree or some vegetation between most of them - just enough to provide a little privacy. Our site was on the water so it was nice to have the bay as a back view. Each sight has a concrete pad with table.

Grounds: Considering the limited space, this place is incredibly beautiful. Very clean, full of vegetation. The location is a 20-30 minute bike ride to Mallory Square - there is a wide bike path for most of the ride.

Amenities: Heated salt water pool with adult activities (water aerobics in the AM). Tiki bar, adorable restaurant area (palm trees & tables) with a nice stationary food truck (breakfast and lunch). Pool table, foosball, TVs, gift shop. Cable. Abundant bathhouses with great showers and tons of laundry stations. Good wifi. 3 bars on Verizon with no wifi.

Cons: Roosters start crowing at 6 AM (they are all over KW so you cant blame the campground). Expensive but considering the amenities/location/covid we felt like it was a good value.

After years of camping as far away from people as possible, I now realize the value of these high end commercial campgrounds. Really fun with a great vibe.

PROS: First timers here in Key West and you will not find a closer FULL SERVICE RV resort to Key West. Boyd's is at Mile Marker 5 which puts you about 3 miles from the heart of Old Town KW/Duval Street. (Note: Leo's Campground is a couple blocks south but has no swimming pool, restrooms nor showers).

Electric bikes got us into Old Town to explore, it's flat ground here; Uber for dinner at $22/each way or drive and hope for a parking spot. KW is a small, touristy town and your tow vehicle can feel enormous at times. You can rent golf cart/scooter at office.

I had requested a water site, and disappointed when there was not one available, however, I was ultimately pleased with the inland site assigned to us. Why? Water sites can get breezy/gusty which infringes on sitting outdoors in the evenings. Most water sites are for smaller rigs (tents, B Vans, 25' and under) and our Airstream is 31' 3". Note, sites that face Maloney Ave. are less desirable, set up for MoHos. Sites are close but roomier than awning to awning; size acceptable for an urban campground.

Connectivity, great. Grounds, restrooms, pool exceptionally clean. Onsite store for RV needs plus Boyd's wear. Staff welcoming and knowledgable about the Keys, feel like family. Very popular resort, book early.

CONS: Noise, 3 stars. Not Boyd's fault, but you are less than a mile from the U.S. Naval Air Station. When at the resort napping or reading, the F16-18 are obnoxiously loud, sometimes 25-30 times a day; other days not one flight. We became somewhat 'used' to the noise, but be prepared or go off exploring and it won't be a big problem. BTW, thank you to our military! Overhead about a dozen times a day are the commercial flights in/out of KW. No problem.

Our $119/night rate is based on a monthly basis and this IS the place to stay a month so you can to really get into the island vibe, tour Hemingway House, sail, floatplane or boat to Dry Tortuga National Park, great restaurants, bars, theater, etc.

To wrap up, I LOVE THE ROOSTERS/CHICKENS which reside all over KW and Boyd's. Yes, they do make noise in the morning and now that we're gone, I miss them.

This place is a great option for Key West. It almost gets a 5-star review, but falls short simply due to the lack of beach area. There is one but it’s very small and very dirty and, therefore, unusable in my opinion. We did not have a waterfront spot, but still had a great view of the marina, and the appearance and vibes of this place were great. Would love to stay again sometime.

The sites are very small which means your neighbors sewer is right next to your patio.
This makes it very stinky to sit outside. Also, it feels like we are at the end of an airport runway! The planes are very loud, and the military planes leave a bad fuel smell.
Plus There are Tons of flys everywhere!
Definitely not worth the price here!