Jolly Roger Travel Park, Marathon, Florida Keys

The pool which oddly we never went I this time.

March 2014


We always stay at Jolly Roger Travel Park during the winter for at least a few days.  They have a pool and bayside swimming.  We can do our laundry here as well (big plus in the keys).  It is convenient to Marathon services.




view of campground...emptying out this time of year.

Jolly Roger Travel Park has perfected the art of squeezing rv's into the smallest spaces...maybe it is because we go for the cheapest spots?  It is okay for a few days.  For those interested they have seasonal spots and activities to keep you busy.  It is dog friendly with a little dog park play area.






dock and water front sites and swimming area

The bike trail outside the park is on the wide shoulder of the highway along this 1.5 mile (or so) section so be careful.   After the 1.5 miles (or so)  it juts off on the south end to a separate bike path shielding you from the highway by trees/shrubs...it later reconnects with the highway (only route to Key West).






a peaceful place on a rare cloudy day

This morning when we arrived, we quickly dropped our trailer to get to the farmer's market which is set up across from the Winn Dixie in Marathon.  Around 10:45am (or so...this is the Keys) a box truck comes with lots of fresh produce from Miami.  The variety changes but it is more fresh than you would get at the grocery store.  The produce is not marked and there are usually a lot of people there ready to buy.  No one asks what the pricing is...they just buy!




A pelican eyeing me...eyeing him!

 My first time there this season, I went a little nuts and bought a lot of goodies and the total came to $97.50.  I did buy a lot of things...mangoes, red peppers, a couple of cantalopes, spinach, broccoli, key limes, carrots (3 colors and only one was orange), snap peas, Portobello mushroom (it was huge and a meal in itself grilled)...to name a few.   I highly recommend it especially since it benefits children.