Boyd's Key West Campground

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!

I'm a novice RV'er so it was a pleasure to have such a positive experience with Boyd's campground. From the moment of my arrival I was greeted by the friendly staff who helped me get registered, lead me to my site and help me get my RV parked and set up.

The facilities including bathrooms and showers are clean and the staff is careful to be following COVID protocols to keep you safe.

The grounds are very well kept with clean sites, nice plantings and good hookups. The one issue I did have was with cable, which did not work well, but that was not a critical issue for me. I was particularly pleased with the WiFi access - I was working remotely during my trip and had no problem using the strong WiFi signal to hook up to my companies VPN and work without issues on my laptop, including being on video calls.

Thanks to all the staff at Boyds for making my experience in Key West fantastic!

Honestly, this is the kind of place we would normally avoid. Kind of noisy (but it did quiet down at night), RV sites are packed in, lots of people and vehicles running around. But this is Key West, so we opted for more of an island RV park. It worked out great and we would do it again...for a few days.
Electric and water hookups. We did not use the sewer hookup as it was too far away from our RV.
The staff was helpful and competent.
The WiFi worked well.

We had a great time at Boyd’s. Our site was tight and I do mean tight! Our awning touched our neighbors slide. That was the only con. What we liked was proximity to what all Key West has to offer, the beauty of the campground, the staff! Amazing staff! We hope to one day get a water side site. One day...sigh. We booked a week for next year when we left.

Boyd's Campground is great if you plan on spending time in Key West. It's only a short drive or bike ride away, to all the Keys has to offer. The RV sites are full-hook up, but they also offer tent sites (some are even primitive). There's also a pool, campground store, pool table, laundry room, kayak rentals and a food truck onsite. Not to mention, the amazing staff! We'll return here anytime we're in the area.