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Florida by Campervan: Miami, the Everglades & the Keys

A Florida campervan road trip from Miami through the Everglades and down the Keys to Key West — the route, best stops, when to go, and where to rent a van.

Updated July 28, 20261 min readPractical, transparent guidance
The Mile 0 marker at the end of US-1 in Key West, Florida
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Florida is the US winter campervan escape — turquoise water, the Everglades and an island-hopping drive to the southernmost point in the country.

The route

Miami → the Everglades → down the Overseas Highway to Key West, then up the Gulf Coast via Tampa.

The turquoise coastline of Miami Beach from above
Miami — the gateway to the Keys and the Everglades

The highlights

  • The Everglades — alligators, airboats and the Ten Thousand Islands.
  • The Overseas Highway — 42 bridges across turquoise water to Key West.
  • The Gulf beaches — white sand from Tampa north along the Nature Coast.

The tranquil wetlands of the Florida Everglades
The Everglades — best on a cool winter day

Orlando makes a good central base if you want both coasts.

Plan your trip

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