Earlier this week, I told you of the many
cool adventures at Flamingo.
Though you could definitely take a day trip there, I recommend staying
the night. There are six options when it
comes to sleeping in this southernmost city.
First…
You can park your car right next
to your campsite and set up your tent.
This is the option we chose.
I let Frank set up shop while I took pictures and had a beer |
Cost: $16 per night
Second…
You can park your car and walk up
to your campsite in a tent only field.
This way you can camp with all your closest, and not-so-closest friends - a great option if you have a huge group of people. |
Cost: $16 per night
Third…
You can rent an eco-tent.
Right now, only one eco-tent exists, so you have to book early |
An eco-tent is a cabin-like
structure that can easily be broken down in the event of a storm. This sole eco-tent is part of a pilot project
to bring similar tents to the area. You
can learn more here.
Cost: $16 per night, until a
special lighting system is installed when the price will go up to $30 per night
Fourth…
You can stay in a houseboat. There are a few houseboats in the marina at
Flamingo and even though they cost a pretty penny, you are staying in a
houseboat (see my Amsterdam experience on a houseboat for more information), which is just plain awesome. The houseboats sleep six people, have air,
showers, stoves, bedding, and kitchen goods like pots and utensils. You can book a houseboat through this website.
Cost: $350 per night plus fuel
Fifth…
For the truly adventurous, you can
stay in a chickee. You can either bring
your own kayak, or rent one, and set off on one of the many nearby bodies of
water until you reach this raised platform.
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Courtesy of Tristan Loper, via Wikipedia |
You’ll have to get backcountry permit in order to camp in a chickee, but it’s a little cheaper than camping on a
regular campground.
Cost: $10 for a backcountry
permit, plus $2 per person per night
Sixth…
If you’re not into boating to your
campsite, you can also hike to a backcountry spot. Again, you’ll need to get a backcountry permit to do this, and you’ll have to really like hiking, as the most popular spot, at
Clubhouse Beach, it 15 miles roundtrip.
Cost: $10 for a backcountry
permit, plus $2 per person per night
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