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Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA
- 251 State Road 939
- Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042-0469
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KOA Kamp Green Recognition
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
Hey campers - Check out our 2012 Family Friendly Rates at Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA!
Come spend the night in an American icon while you enjoy the pleasures of the Florida Keys at the Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA! Experience the nostalgia and romance that only an Airstream travel trailer can provide. These special units are fully outfitted and ready for you to enjoy while you experience all that the Keys have to offer. Our Airstream sleeps up to four people, and includes a queen bed and two twin beds. You'll have all of the comforts of home while you say in the world's most unique and recognizable RV - all just a short stroll to the beach, or a short drive to Key West!
Set between the crystal clear Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA is a true beachfront resort. You'll find amenities and activities designed to please everyone in the family, including ecotours and sunset cruises in the Gulf, local fishing and beachside fun at the campground's own water haven. Dine under swaying palm trees and sip frozen margaritas on the waterfront veranda of the campground's pub. Are you a tent camper? The largest tent camping area in the Florida Keys is waiting for you, along with sparkling clean restrooms and hot showers. Even your family pet will have fun at the pet playground specifically designed for them. Ever-appealing Key West lies just 14 miles south. Hop on the campground's shuttle to this funky and historic end of the road, dubbed "the Conch Republic." Walk the narrow streets showcasing Conch architecture-breezy wood houses with lush tropical gardens-once home to pirates, treasure hunters, sailors, novelists like Hemingway and songwriters like Buffett. End the day with a sunset at Mallory Pier.
Meet Your Hosts
Gary Andelin , manager of the Sugarloaf Key KOA, is committed to making the Sugarloaf Key KOA "the best place to stay while enjoying all that the Florida Keys have to offer!"
Gary says that his goal is to greet everyone with a smile and provide guests with friendly service and a clean park. "We have GREAT people here to help our guests get the most out of their Florida Keys experience."
Gary has been with KOA since 2004.
Campground Amenities
- Banana Bike Rentals (available with charge)
- Families
- Interactive Dog Park
- Motorcycle Clubs
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Snorkeling (available with charge)
- Boat Rentals (available with charge)
- Floating Water Trampoline
- Marina
- On-site Cafe (seasonal hours)
- Scuba air tank refills (available with charge)
- Tiki Hut Pub
- City Bus service available outside of park
- Full Service Marina
- Military Clubs
- Planned Activities (Seasonal)
- Shuttle available with a charge (In Season)
- Volleyball
Campground Activities
Check out our activities when you arrive!
Here at the Sugarloaf KOA, our recreation team has discovered the cure for spring fever: planning summer camping getaways! It's actually part of our job to create a fun experience for our campers - a task we don't take lightly. When you arrive, check out the bulletin board in the recreation outpost/office for our KOA activities.
KOA Campfire Time
When the sun goes down, campfire time begins. Gather around the fire pit and get acquainted with your fellow campers. Campfire time promises all the classics: toasting marshmallows, eating s'mores, belting out camp tunes during sing-a-longs. We've even been known to swap a scary story or two! (in season)
Interactive Dog Park
At KOA, we strive to offer something for every member of your family. Which is why we're pleased to announce our new interactive dog park! Lose the leash and let your dog run wild across manicured lawns, free within our fenced play land designed exclusively for canines.
Floating Water Trampoline
Paddle out to our inflatable water trampoline in our swimming area for a playful water adventure. Or swim out to one of our other floating play structures for additional fun. Try to master the slippery slope on the floating "Rock." Swimmers clamber up the "rock face" on one side and slide down into the water on the other.
Tie-Dyed T-Shirts
Bring a piece of your trip home with you: make a t-shirt during craft hour. Your tie-dyed t-shirt will be a wearable memento from your vacation. With a demonstration and all supplies provided, this retro activity satisfies campers of all ages. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to tie-dye! (In Season)
Top Your Own Sundae
I scream, you scream, we all scream for sundaes! We serve up your favorite toppings such as chocolate syrup and whipped cream, and a chance to mingle with your fellow campers. (In season)
Full Service Marina
At our full service marina, we offer five different vessels to enjoy on the water. The kids will want to grab a paddle and cut the water in one of our canoes or tandem sea kayaks. The whole family will enjoy scooting around in one of our pontoons or fishing boats, available for full- or half-day rental. All of our equipment is Coast Guard-inspected and approved. Each rental includes a brief tutorial, life jacket, and other safety precautions. We recommend reserving your rental when you reserve your campsite.
Fishing and Snorkeling
In our marina, you'll find everything you need for a successful fishing trip. In addition to daily pole rental and bait for sale, we stock rods, reels, lines, hooks - even coolers and beer. If you haven't got your fishing license yet, we can even help you get set up with that so you can enjoy your own fresh catch for dinner. We also offer daily snorkeling equipment rental.
Scuba Tank Refills
Are you a diver needing to get your Scuba air tank refilled? If so, stop by our on-site marina and have our staff refill your tank for you.
Bingo
Bingo, every Monday night in season starting Dec. 5th
Local Attractions
Conch Tour Train - Key West
See the "best of Key West" which is just a few minutes drive south of Sugarloaf Key, aboard the Conch Train. This little tour has been pleasing passengers since 1958. Some of the sights it highlights are Mallory Square, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, Schooner Western Union and more. The 90-minute tour departs several times daily and is available for charter. For information or to purchase tickets online, visit Conch Train.
Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary
The underwater adventure at Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary is only a short boat ride away from the campground. The sanctuary contains more than five miles of well-developed coral.
National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key
Come face-to-face with these unusual two-feet-high animals.
Dry Tortugas National Park and Ferry
Located about 70 miles west of Key West is a cluster of islands that make up the Dry Tortugas National Park. Situated inside Fort Jefferson (one of the largest coastal forts ever built), this park is famous for its bird and marine life and legends of pirates and gold. Enjoy a continental breakfast aboard the Yankee Freedom ferry or get outfitted with snorkeling gear aboard the Sunny Days catamaran. For information and reservations, visit Dry Tortugas Ferry online.
Sunset Watersports
All Day Party Boat, Snorkeling, Water ski, Knee Boards, Rafts, Waverunners, Jetskis, Banana Boat Rides, Sunfish Sailing, Hobie Cats, Kayaks and more... http://www.sunsetwatersports.net
Dream Catcher Charters
Visit Dream Catcher Charters online for Key West fishing, sight seeing, snorkeling, sunset trips, and boat rental information.
Sunny Days Catamaran
About Our Boat... Launched in May 1999, the "Fast Cat II" is a high speed power catamaran. The cool air conditioned cabin provides comfortable indoor seating. A rear sundeck is available for outdoor seating. The innovative wave piercing design means a smoother, more pleasant ride. Dramatically fewer people experience motion sickness on catamarans. The "Fast Cat II" is a one-of-a-kind design. Come experience the difference...
http://www.drytortugasferry.com/fastcat.htm
Sailing Schooner Reef Chief
Come aboard the 65 foot classic wooden schooner Reef Chief and sail the turquoise sea, relax, see the best coral reef, snorkel or scuba in the Keys. For more information, call (305) 292-1345.
Mallory Square, Key West
The historic waterfront hub of Key West hosts a nightly sunset celebration. Also, sight-worthy are its shops, the historic sculpture garden, and shipwreck museum. For a day of shopping and eating or museum tours and sightseeing, it's all at Mallory Square. Don't leave before the sun dips below the horizon or you'll miss the nightly jamboree of jugglers, clowns, tightrope walkers, jewelry artisans and musicians. For more information, visit Mallory Square online.
Southernmost Tip
The Southernmost Tip of the keys and the U.S. is accessible to civilians at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street. Say "cheese" for the camera while standing next to the monument against a backdrop of endless blue ocean. Cuba is 90 miles away and Miami is just over 120 miles away.
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Take an educational tour of the house where Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote his novel A Farewell to Arms. Many of the museum's 60-plus cats are said to be descendents of Hemingway's six-toed cat; accordingly, about half of the felines have extra toes. Learn about the legends and facts surrounding one of America's most prolific authors.
Duval Street
Duval is the pulse of Key West, the heart of Old Town. With points of interest like The Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, its quaint shops, its unique Caribbean/Victorian architecture and a handful of street performers, Duval Street offers a mixed bag of entertainment and touring attractions all within walking distance.
Mel Fisher's Maritime Heritage Museum
Visit the legacy museum funded by the world's greatest treasure hunter. The museum feature interactive treasure hunt exhibits utilizing genuine artifacts as clues. From slave ships to sunken Spanish galleons' silver to Mel's own story, this nonprofit museum will keep the whole family engaged for hours. For more information, visit the museum online.
Key West Aquarium
Thrilling visitors since 1934, this aquarium is considered by some to be among the most intriguing in the world. Guests are encouraged to watch the daily turtle and shark feedings and plunge their hands into the Touch Tank. An exhilarating opportunity offered at the aquarium is the chance to touch a live shark. For details, visit Key West Aquarium online.
Full Marina, Boat Rentals & fishing bridge
Sugarloaf Key KOA features its own fishing bridge and full-service marina, where campers can rent boats, kayaks and canoes, or set off in their own boats to enjoy world-class fishing.
Boat Ramp and Slips
We have a boat ramp as well as boat slips.
Rental Unit Information
Even if you do not have camping equipment, you can come enjoy all of our resort amenities! We have rental trailers available for you! All rental units are air-conditioned, and have a kitchen, booth table, bath and separate bedroom. Beds vary by the type of unit and are outlined below. The rental units also come equipped with a microwave, TV with remote control, gas range, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, and limited cooking and eating utensils. Pillows and blankets are supplied and you supply your own linens (sheets and towels) during your stay. All rates quoted are for two people, additional adults are $9.00 per night and additional children are $7.00 per night (children under 6 camp free). A damage deposit is required upon registration, which will be refunded at checkout, after inspection of unit. Check in time is 2 PM and check out time is 11 AM.
Gift & Convenience Store
Many gifts to choose from in our Gift Store. We also have grocery and RV supplies.
Playground
Let the kids play in our playground!
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
Heated pool and hot tub.
Some amenities have limited hours during our off-season.
Key West
Key West, located just a twenty minutes drive south of Sugarloaf Key, is filled with historic interest. It’s a place where campers can explore a beehive of narrow streets, learn about its characters like James Audubon, Harry Truman and Ernest Hemingway, shop or taste conch chowder or key lime pie. Key West boasts an unending calendar of events, with frequent boat races, performances at Red Barn Theater, concerts at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center and home and garden tours.
Harry S. Truman’s Little White House
The Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West was built in 1890 and opened as a state historic site and museum in 1991.
Fort Jefferson
Fort Jefferson is the largest masonry fortress in the Western Hemisphere. Ft. Jefferson on Garden Key is open during daylight hours; closed at dark.
We can help arrange many trips and tours for you, including snorkeling, diving, fishing and sightseeing.
Just ask our front desk staff!
Sandy Walk-In Beach
Sugarloaf Key KOA Resort offers a rare, walk-in beach as part of a tropical paradise between the Atlantic Ocean and the warm, blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Waterfront Pub
Come enjoy our waterfront veranda the views are awesome and the drinks are delicious!
Shuttle to Key West
Check with our front desk staff for our schedule. We drop you off and pick you up so you don't have to drive! There is charge for this service. (In Season)
Upcoming Events
2013 Activities
1/4 E.J. Moose Boles performs in our Pub
1/7 Dan Sullivan performs in our Pub.
1/11 Lou Renshaw performs in our Pub.
1/14 Barry Cuda Performs in our Pub.
1/18 Anita davis performs in our Pub.
11/20 Tamerlin will perform in our Pub.
1/21 Howard Livingston performs in our Pub.
1/25 Adrienne performs in our Pub.
1/28 Jankee Jack performs in our Pub.
Every Monday 7pm Bingo in our Pub.
Lots more activities through out the month include Bean bag toss, Card games, Campfires, Pizza & a movie, Horse races and Ice cream socials.
LOOK FOR OUR 2013 ACTIVITIES SOON!
Lobster Mini Season - Last Wednesday & Thursday of July
Each year hundreds of noncommercial fishermen take to the waters for the annual kickoff of the eight-month lobster season. The entire family will enjoy gearing up, diving in and trying their luck against Florida's spiny lobsters. The KOA marina has everything you need to help your family embark on a successful lobstering expedition.
Labor Day Blowout
Sweltering in the city? Catch the tropical breezes and frolic with us over Labor Day weekend!
Fantasy Fest - Late October
Join 70,000 masquerading merrymakers for a 10-day celebration, including street fairs and a grand parade with floats! Visit www.fantasyfest.net or call (305) 296-1817 for more information.
Christmas in the Keys
The only thing white about Christmas in the Keys is our sandy beaches. We won't have snow, but Key West will have a festive boat parade through the Historic Seaport District.
New Year's Eve - December 31
Forget the apple - we'll drop a conch shell from Sloppy Joe's roof and a wench from the 110-foot mast of an authentic pirate ship! Groove to the tune of the live music, dance the night away and welcome the new year under a spectacular oceanfront fireworks display.
Christmas week
Get out your lights and dust off those Christmas decorations, were having a decorating contest. Our judges will pick the best decorated site for our grand prize.
We just found out that Santa will be arriving on our beach. Santa just loves Key West!
