Calusa Campground Resort & Marina

325 Calusa St, Key Largo, FL 33037, Key Largo, United States

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

Calusa Campground Resort & Marina is a campground-style resort with marina access in Key Largo, Florida. It holds a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 491 reviews, with guest feedback spanning both enjoyable stays and pointed criticisms.

On-site food & services

Guest reviews mention an on-site food truck serving smoothies and food, offering a convenient, casual option without needing to leave the property. Other on-site amenities are not documented in the provided data.

Location & nearby attractions

The property is located at 325 Calusa St, Key Largo, FL 33037, positioned for easy access to well-known Keys water activities and parks. Nearby points of interest include Dolphins Plus Bayside (about 1.5 km away) and several beach spots such as Cannon Beach (~3.0 km), Far Beach (~3.2 km), and Island Dolphin Care (~3.2 km). John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is also within reach at roughly 7.5 km away, and offshore reef sites like Molasses Reef (~11.8 km), French Reef (~11.4 km), and Grecian Rocks (~12.6 km) are in the surrounding area.

Best for

This place fits travelers who want to base themselves in Key Largo near dolphin encounters and popular reef-and-park attractions, including Dolphins Plus Bayside and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. It can also appeal to groups and families seeking a campground-style stay with an on-site food truck option, though experiences reported in reviews vary.

Travel tips

Plan your outings around the nearby water-focused attractions: Dolphins Plus Bayside is about 1.5 km away, while John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is about 7.5 km away. Several beach areas (Cannon Beach, Far Beach, Island Dolphin Care) cluster around 3 km from the property, making it practical to combine multiple stops in a single day. Because guest feedback mentions difficult internal navigation and site conditions, allow extra time for arrival, parking, and moving around the grounds.

What guests say

Reviews highlight a relaxed, social atmosphere for spending time with family and friends, and at least one on-site convenience: a food truck serving smoothies and food. At the same time, some guests report significant dissatisfaction with staff interactions, including negative comments about security and office staff. Cleanliness and upkeep are a recurring concern in critical feedback, with mentions of dirty sites. A few reviews also describe the internal roads as challenging to navigate, suggesting arrival and maneuvering can be an issue for some travelers.

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