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Collier-Seminole State Park Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Collier-Seminole State Park Campground?

Collier-Seminole State Park Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Collier-Seminole State Park Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Collier-Seminole State Park Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Collier-Seminole State Park Campground

4.24

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16 ft

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

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16 ft

Price

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Reservable

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Season

Year-round

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No Service

Pets

No Pets

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25.1226, -80.4080

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Best Time to Camp at Collier-Seminole State Park Campground

Winter through early spring (roughly late fall to March) offers the most comfortable camping, with daytime highs around 70–80°F, lows in the mid-60s, lower humidity, and fewer bugs. This is also the best time for water visibility: calmer seas and clear conditions are ideal for snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours, and paddling. Winter is the park's busiest season, so book campsites and boat tours well in advance. Summer brings very hot, humid conditions, stronger sun, and afternoon storms, though water temperatures are excellent for snorkeling. No-see-ums and mosquitoes can be relentless in warm months, especially at dusk. Multiple reviewers stressed bringing insect repellent and planning for heat, as shade is limited at many sites.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

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About Collier-Seminole State Park Campground

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground sits on Key Largo in the upper Florida Keys, inside the first undersea park in the continental U.S. The small campground offers about 46 full-hookup sites in a single loop, with on-site access to snorkeling and dive charters, kayak launches, boat ramps, and an aquarium. Sites are narrow and closely spaced, but the location puts campers minutes from the park's coral reefs and an hour from Everglades National Park.

Weather and SeasonsWinter through early spring (roughly late fall to March) offers the most comfortable camping, with daytime highs around 70–80°F, lows in the mid-60s, lower humidity, and fewer bugs. This is also the best time for water visibility: calmer seas and clear conditions are ideal for snorkeling, diving, glass-bottom boat tours, and paddling. Winter is the park's busiest season, so book campsites and boat tours well in advance. Summer brings very hot, humid conditions, stronger sun, and afternoon storms, though water temperatures are excellent for snorkeling. No-see-ums and mosquitoes can be relentless in warm months, especially at dusk. Multiple reviewers stressed bringing insect repellent and planning for heat, as shade is limited at many sites.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within a park protecting part of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. On land, the setting is low, flat, and coastal, with mangroves, tropical hardwood vegetation, and limestone bedrock rather than soft soil. The park's main draw lies offshore: clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and seagrass beds accessible by snorkel and dive tours or private boats from the adjacent marina. Beaches here are small, man-made, and rocky rather than wide sandy strands, though they provide calm, shallow water for swimming and shore snorkeling. Campers mention iguanas and lush greenery around some sites, but many pads are fairly open with limited shade. Views from the campground itself are mostly of neighboring rigs and vegetation due to tight spacing. Short walks lead to water views over mangrove shorelines, the marina, and boats heading out to the reef. Offshore tours offer expansive views of coral, blue water, and marine life. Reviewers note seaweed and plastics on some beaches, and overall reef health has declined compared to past years.

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Best CampsitesThe campground has about 46 full-hookup sites in a single curved loop. All sites are relatively close together, with only thin vegetation between many pads, so there are no truly secluded spots. Larger rigs appreciate the deeper sites (up to about 57 feet) on the outer parts of the loop, while tent and van campers tend to prefer sites with more greenery at the back and a bit more separation from neighbors. Sites vary mainly in width, privacy, and proximity to vegetation. Most advice is to study the campground map and photos carefully and avoid the narrowest pads if you have a big RV.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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4.2

50 reviews

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Collier-Seminole State Park Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Campers overwhelmingly praise John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for its friendly staff, abundant water-based activities (snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat ramps) and on-site aquarium. The campground is small (about 40 sites), quiet and well managed, but many visitors note tight, closely spaced sites and seasonal insect/heat issues that affect comfort.

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["Friendly, helpful and organized park staff (multiple reviewers and a camp host praised staff).","Full-hookup RV sites available (reviewers mentioned sewer, water, electric; one cited a $58...

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RV campers who book months ahead and want to roll out of bed into snorkel gear. Full hookups at around $58/night, on-site kayak launches and dive charters, and an aquarium within walking distance make this a genuinely rare base camp for reef access.

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Tent campers are out entirely, no tent sites exist. Traveling with a dog? Hard no. Anyone expecting a beach vacation will find small, rocky shorelines with seaweed rather than sand, and summer visits bring relentless no-see-ums and limited shade.

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