Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Boca Chita campground is located on an island. The only access is by boat.
No services are available. Boca Chita Key features an iconic lighthouse and an open, waterside, grassy camping area with picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available, but there are no sinks, showers or drinking water. The harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet deep. Pets, with the exception of service animals as defined by the ADA, are not permitted on the island or boats in the harbor.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3 ft
Directions
There are two campgrounds in Biscayne National Park. Both are located on islands, Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key. The only access to these islands is by boat. No services are available on the islands.
Weather Notes
Insects are prevalent year round. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Camping Fees
$35 per night including boat docking, $25 per night for tenting only. Download the free Recreation.gov app to pay your fees upon arrival using your mobile phone and Scan & Pay. Any vessel in the harbor after 5 pm is considered an overnight stay. Tenting fees are for a maximum of six people and two tents. Seniors with a valid America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass receive a 50% discount on fees.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
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§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Today
88°F
Mostly Sunny
10 mph E
Sat
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 8 mph S
Sun
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph SW
Mon
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 12 mph SW
Tue
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 16 mph SW
Wed
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 to 17 mph SW
Thu
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SW
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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