We arrived at the park at 9;30 am on a saturday august 16th we were told at the front gate that we were early for check in that was at 1 pm,but were were also told to go into the park and enjoy the park untill check in time so we did have full use of the park for our... more

We went to the Keys the first week of August. Pennekamp Park was a pretty good camping site, but we were really disappointed with the rocky (sharp coral rocks) and small beach with murky water and tons of screaming kids. As for the camp grounds, the spots are narrow, but adequate. There is not much privacy or shade and you... more

We went to the Keys the first week of April. Pennekamp park was great, and my 2 boys ages 7 and 9 especially enjoyed the Aquarium/Nature center's many tanks and exhibits. As far as camping, the sites are very narrow with very little foliage between the sites. You are basically looking at your neighbors RV's. I was disappointed in our... more

I'm a local of the Florida Keys and decided to surprise my boyfriend with a mini camping trip. The park can be rather expensive but it was a good way to get away from the hassels of life. The sites are small, if you have a large family i would suggest getting two for those with tents. The bathrooms were... more

Stayed here for 14 nights Nov 25,2007. Park is very nice and the campground is well maintained. sites are on the small side for motorhomes. main restroom is new and does have laundry facilities. park is close to grocery stores and other shopping.Bike path runs in front of park on us1. Beaches were just so-so. make sure you bring aqua... more

Ok folks, its a nice place... However the Sites are small... Shade is limited.... and the water reclamation system caused a sulfer odor about every three hours... our site also backed up to the mangrove swamp - the bugs weren't bad, but there is a lot of "wildlife" - raccoons, squirrels, iguanas, chameleons and birds that inhabit the area -... more