Elliot Key Campground
Florida · National Park Service

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About
Eliott Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Elliott Key is the park's largest island. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers, picnic tables and grills are available. Drinking water is available, but bring water as a precaution if the system goes down. There are 33 boat slips in the marina. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is limited cellular connectivity at this location. Please download the free Recreation.gov mobile app and create an account prior to arrival. Elliott Key is located just south of Boca Chita Key. Daytime use and overnight camping - the campground is located on the Biscayne Bay side. Overnight camping and docking fees are required. Picknicking - tables and barbecue grills are available in the campground and marina. Hiking - a mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest. Fishing - permitted from the maintenance dock (south of the harbor) or from the shoreline outside of the no-wake zone. Fishing regulations apply. Camping - the campground is located on the Biscayne Bay side. Overnight camping and docking fees are required. Picknicking - tables and barbecue grills are available in the campground and marina. Restrooms - cold water showers are available. Fresh drinking water is located outside the building. It is recommended that you bring your own fresh water, just in case the generator breaks down. Hiking - a mile-long loop trail starts near the campground. Also, "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. It affords a good opportunity to see a variety of habitats in the martime forest. Fishing - permitted from the maintenance dock (south of the harbor) or from the shoreline outside of the no-wake zone. Fishing regulations apply. Things to Remember - Mosquitoes and no-see-ums (biting midges) are prevalent year round. Pack out all trash. There are no sales facilities Boats may dock among 33 slips. Pets on a leash are permitted in the developed areas of Elliott Key. Pets may not be left unattended. The largest island in the park was once a thriving community of pioneers eng
Directions
Elliott Key is only accessible by boat. Use of a nautical chart and/or GPS is recommended for safe navigation.
Location
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Details
- State
- Florida
- City / area
- —
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Parent area
- Biscayne National Park
- Campsites
- 3
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $25–$60 / night
- Rating
- 3.73 / 5 (15 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, Boat
Nearby campgrounds
- Boca Chita Campground 8.1 km away
- Long Pine Key Campground 46.7 km away
- Pinecrest Group Campground 80.2 km away
- Mitchell Landing Campground 80.8 km away
- Flamingo Campground 82.5 km away
- Midway Campground (FL) 90.8 km away · dump mentioned