Peanut Island Camping

 

Camping on an island is definitely a unique experience. We have done it before (at Biscayne National Park), but on our trip to Peanut Island, once the day-trippers left, we were the only ones on the island. That was incredibly unique! It wouldn't happen during the high season, but apparently no one else had the desire to use the campground that night.

We took the ferry over and dropped our camping gear off near the campground, then did a bit of exploring until check-in time. (The ferry requested that campers take an early trip, before the campground personnel were ready for us.) 

We tried to pack light (no cooking gear or large coolers), so had sandwiches for dinner and granola bars for breakfast. In between we enjoyed a beautiful sunset and then an even more beautiful sunrise. 

After another walk around the island, it was time to pack up and take the return trip. We highly recommend this unique Palm Beach County activity.

Campsites: 1-2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8-9, 10

11, 12, 14, 15-16

17, 18, 19, 20

Note: Since the campground was empty, I took pictures of each campsite so if we ever do this again, we can select the "perfect" site. We actually did a good job on this trip by selecting #13; they are all pretty similar with some closer to the water and others closer to the restroom (which is shared with all visitors to the island). The entire campground is within a fence, but it's still open to the view of everyone who walks by. There are three "double" sites and a common pavilion and firepit. It was a nice place for a memorable staycation!