Orange Island Site 1

Absolutely beautiful. Dolphins and manatees pass by all day long. I caught 25 fish over 2 days, most right from the campsite. Bugs are really bad in the evening and morning, so prepare accordingly. I paddled from the Apollo Visitor Center & it was about a 45 minute paddle. Only negatives were planes circling overhead all day. I learned it was a flight academy. Apparently they stick to a certain area and that happens to be over Orange Island. The plane noise kind of kills the otherwise peaceful vibe. Bugs were the other negative, but it's Florida and I already knew they would be a problem. Had a great time regardless and look forward to checking out some of the other islands at the seashore.

I must say it was the vacation of a lifetime. I just returned from spending three nights and four days on Orange Island site 1 with some of my best friends in the world. It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. But with a few caveats. We will start with what I was not happy about . Human beings are the grossest most inconsiderate nastiest littering creatures on earth. So disappointed in the human race The site was covered in feces and toilet paper from one side to the other . More then one pair of dirty underwear was left behind and beer cans and bottles were scattered throughout the site . This was definitely a huge disappointment… advice…if you are a natural light drinking white trash litter bug who can’t pick up your feces covered boxers then stay at home …you’re ruining a inc

Primitive camping. Fire pit is all there is. Stayed at #1 campsite. Water too shallow to nose boat up without getting wet

The site was cleaner than it was 5 years ago. Maybe charging $25.00 a night encourages staff to keep a closer eye on the sites.

Propeller planes literally flying in circles overhead and power boats driving by at all hours ruin the experience