Blackbeard Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Need some advice...we are making a trip down to Flamingo in a few weeks, and wanted some suggestions on where to possibly stay one night before we enter the Park? We typically just camp in Flamingo before we head out for a few days of fishing, but wanted to possibly negate the Flamingo camping and try and stop on the way in. We will be towing a boat, and have heard some bad stories as it relates in Homestead with items being stolen, etc. Just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions on a decent and safe place to stay before we head into the Park for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Unless you plan on fishing the interior , of the park ... I would stay in the Keys and run across . Weather permitting . You would have the best of both worlds . FL City / Homestead is very sketchy . 🇺🇸☠️🥃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks. I think after talking to a few folks the plan will be to just grab a campsite prior to launching the following morning and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Good idea. Just be fully prepared for the bugs at Flamingo campground. It's been a very warm winter in the ENP. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 10:56 AM, Blackbeard said: Need some advice...we are making a trip down to Flamingo in a few weeks, and wanted some suggestions on where to possibly stay one night before we enter the Park? We typically just camp in Flamingo before we head out for a few days of fishing, but wanted to possibly negate the Flamingo camping and try and stop on the way in. We will be towing a boat, and have heard some bad stories as it relates in Homestead with items being stolen, etc. Just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions on a decent and safe place to stay before we head into the Park for a few days. I stayed two nights at the Courtyard by Marriott with no problems. The front desk manager was awesome--let me park in a well-lite spot, made sure the security guy made regular checks during the night, and let us keep my push pole behind the front desk area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 13 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Unless you plan on fishing the interior , of the park ... I would stay in the Keys and run across . Weather permitting . You would have the best of both worlds . FL City / Homestead is very sketchy . 🇺🇸☠️🥃 This is what I would do. I do the run all the time. It's gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 How long does it takes to run across if I stay in Islamorada? I have a 18 HPX so I assume it's deep enough for me to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 33 minutes ago, Boomer said: How long does it takes to run across if I stay in Islamorada? I have a 18 HPX so I assume it's deep enough for me to run. 45 min...in that skiff you are doing great dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thank you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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