Boyd’s Key West Campground can work for a stay that combines camping and boating: its FAQ lists an on-site boat ramp for guests, rentable slips, and a designated fish-cleaning station. The campground also offers several RV, tent, and rental formats, so you can choose a place to stay around your group and equipment before planning time on the water.
Choose a campsite or rental around your group
Boating does not require one particular way to camp here. Boyd’s lists full-hookup RV sites in open-waterview, dockside or limited-waterfront, and inland locations. Tent choices include primitive waterfront and inland sites, plus inland sites with electric and water. That range lets you weigh the type of camping and hookups you need against where you would prefer to stay on the property.
The FAQ lists tiny homes for two adults and travel-trailer rentals that sleep up to five. Pets are not allowed in either rental type, while pets are allowed at RV and tent sites under the campground’s rules. For a group traveling with a dog, that difference can make the rental options unsuitable and help narrow the lodging choice before you plan the boat arrangements.
RV travelers can compare their equipment with the listed site details: hookups include 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer, and cable TV. Boyd’s says it can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet at select sites and advises calling ahead about larger rigs or trailers. Since that length applies only at select sites, the RV’s dimensions matter when choosing a site; the campground’s FAQ gives 305-294-1465 as its office number for reservations and questions.
Plan for both the ramp and a slip
The guest boat ramp and a rented slip serve different purposes. The ramp is the on-site option for launching, while a slip gives you a place to keep the boat at the dock. Boyd’s lists slips for rent and directs guests to contact the office for pricing and availability; its marina page invites boaters to call 305-294-1465 to reserve one. Treat the slip as a separate part of the trip plan rather than assuming it comes with a campsite.
Anglers can use the designated fish-cleaning station after a trip. The campground’s FAQ says fish must be cleaned at designated stations only, making the on-site station relevant when planning what to do with a catch.
Choose a water day that fits your plans
Boyd’s marina page describes access from the waterfront toward both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It lists fishing, snorkeling, and island-hopping as possible outings, giving boaters several ways to shape a day: spend it fishing, plan a snorkeling trip, or make exploration the focus. The campground also notes nearby fuel and bait services, which can be useful when deciding where to get supplies before heading out.
Choose the outing first, then plan around its route and the time needed to launch and return.
Balance Stock Island with time in Old Town
Boyd’s FAQ places the campground on Stock Island, about five miles from Duval Street and the heart of Key West. That distance makes location part of the choice: a waterfront-focused stay and a visit to Old Town are separate parts of the itinerary, rather than being in the same immediate area. The FAQ names the free Duval Loop Shuttle around Old Town, as well as Key West Rides and Conch Connect apps, as transportation options.
If you plan to combine boating with sightseeing, decide which days are centered on the boat and when you want to travel into town. That can help you organize transportation and timing around both parts of the visit. The campground’s seasonal rules may also shape your dates: Boyd’s says weekly stays may be required for certain site types during the Oct. 15–Apr. 30 in-season and peak-season period, and requires a four-night minimum for Fantasy Fest, Christmas, and New Year’s. Those stay requirements make the selected site type and travel dates relevant alongside the boat plan.
