I've been down there but not enough to give you any "real" tips.

Are you using a guide at all? Capt. Charles Wright of Chokoloskee Charters just might give you a tip or two if you ask.

http://www.chokoloskeecharters.com/

Just tell him that FL_SKIBUM is still interested in parking his travel trailer on his "condo" spot there in Choko in February for his "Paddle-In". HA!