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Jewel Key is a highly popular camping site in Everglades National Park, known for its accessibility by kayak in under three hours during low tide through Sandfly Pass. Most campers prefer to set up their tents on the sand isthmus formed by recent hurricanes, which connected a northern islet to the rest of Jewel Key. This location allows campers to enjoy both the sheltered beach and the beach facing the open Gulf, offering breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. The best camping spot on the island is the alcove to the left of the porta-potty, as it provides a flat surface for tents, suitable trees for hammocks, and protection from the wind. Other excellent camping spots can be found on the windward side, south of the beach, by following a social trail. The trees on the island offer plenty of privacy for multiple groups. Raccoons are abundant on the island and have been known to chew through plastic water jugs, so it is advisable to store all water in the compartments of one's kayak. Additionally, all food should be hung from the trees. Sandflies and mosquitoes can be problematic throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Wearing a long-sleeved rash guard and long dive skin pants can provide protection against sandflies and the sun. DEET 100 is effective in warding off mosquitoes. During the months of December to March, the cool breeze at night makes it advisable to bring a fleece and long pants to stay warm after sunset and to prevent bug bites.
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Το χώρος κάμπινγκ ήταν καταπληκτικός. Δεν υπήρχαν μύγες, παρόλο που είχε αρκετό αέρα κατά τη διάρκεια της επίσκεψής μας. Είχαμε την ευκαιρία να θαυμάσουμε ένα εκπληκτικό ηλιοβασίλεμα σε ένα άκρο της 50μ. αμμουδερής παραλίας που βρισκόταν στο κέντρο του νησιού, και το επόμενο πρωί χαρήκαμε ένα απίστευτο ηλιοβασίλεμα στο αντίθετο άκρο της παραλίας. Ήταν ένα φανταστικό σημείο για να παρατηρήσουμε τις συγχρονισμένες βουτιές των ομάδων πελεκάνων, καθώς και τρυγονιών και γυπετών.