RVing in the Florida Keys - Long Key State Park

What a tail wagging trip this was.  I was my first experience in the RV and has so many unforgettable moments.  Well, my door dashing was here, but we already talked about that.  All furry friends listen up, no doggy door dashing from an RV!!! 
OK, so let me tell you all about Long Key State Park.  First and foremost, it's very doggy friendly.  And my human parents just loved the fact that every campsite is ocean front.  I don't mean that you might get a glance of the ocean.  It's way less than a short ball throw away from your doorsteps.  Nothing is between you and the water... no trees, no other RV's, nothing, not ta.  The landscape between us and our neighbors was OK.  We could see them pretty well, but it was a pretty wide space separating us.  The park has a really long (ha-Long Key, get it?) road from one end to the other.  So long in fact, we never walked the entire thing.  The fun part was that at the end near us, they had a big private area that was just perfect for us furry friends.
During one of our walks, we got to see a nest that a sea turtle made.  It was marked off and we stayed clear of it so that we didn't accidentally hurt any eggs.  We were there in July and they ask everyone to turn off lights at night.  This is so that if the turtle eggs hatch, they will go towards the moon reflection on the ocean water, and not towards your lights.
Speaking of July, this is a very warm month in the Florida Keys.  We knew that in advance because we live in Key Largo (the first part of the Florida Keys).  But my human parents wanted to check out the new RV close to home in case they needed anything... you know, being new at RVing.
So about the heat in July.  Us furry friends like our walks but this is a really good time to cut them short.  Not only is the pavement very hot, but the air is too.  And fresh cool water is something we can't get enough of, so please make sure we have plenty.  Long Key State Park does not allow dogs on the beach area or in the water, but when you go swimming, don't forget to check on us.  The park only has 30 amp, so if your RV needs 50apm, the a/c's won't all run at the same time.  It may get warm inside.  The sites, although right on the ocean, don't offer any shade.
Humans can swim and snorkel right in front of their campsite.  You can also fish or rent a kayak.  The park also has 2 nature trails at the north end and a picnic area along the water.
Long Key State Park is located just south of Islamorada and just north of Marathon, with nothing (as far as a store) near it.  The nearest store is about 15 minutes by car.  If you want to stay here you may have to book almost a year in advance for one of their 60 oceanfront sites.  We just lucked into a cancellation due to a storm.  This is a great location, especially if you've never visited the Florida Keys.  The rates are about $38 per night and include water and electric, a firepit and picnic table.  Be sure to bring a door carpet or mat.  Their is lots of beach sand.  Oh yeah, it's the beach!!! 

It's dog gone fun and a tail wagging good time.
I rate it 5 doggy biscuits!