The iconic lighthouse stands watch at the mouth of the Boca Chita harbor
Photo: NPS photo by Matt Johnson
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Boca Chita Key
Homestead, FL 33033
Fees
Hours
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. All camping and docking fees are waived from May 1 to September 30 every year. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months.
Reservations
No reservations may be made in advance for the main campgrounds. The campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Insects are prevalent year round. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months.
Accessibility
Most of the island is uneven, unpaved surfaces not suitable for most mobility devices. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible
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Limited cell coverage may be available depending on your carrier.
Ground fires are not permitted except at the group campsite on Elliott Key. Dead and downed wood may be collected only within the vicinity of the campgrounds.
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The only access to these islands is by boat. No services are available on the islands.
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Boca Chita Key Campground – Features 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. Elliott Key Campground - Features waterside and partially forested camping area, picnic tables and grills. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers are available. Drinking water may be available (bring your own drinking water as a precaution if the system goes down). Elliott Key harbor is approximately 2 ½ feet at low tide. There are 33 boat slips in the marina. Tents – Permitted in designated areas only. There is no backcountry camping in the park. Camping is limited to fourteen consecutive days or no more than thirty days within a calendar year.
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The only access to these islands is by boat. There are no ADA campsites.
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No Roads
Limited Development Campground