Photo: NPS photo

Boca Chita Campground

60 sites · $35 · First come, first served · No RVs

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First come, first served$35 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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60Sites

60First come

$35Per night

NoRVs

60 tent only60 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

No reservations may be made in advance for the main campgrounds. The campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees

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.

$35.00

Season & hours

Boca Chita & Elliott Key Campgrounds

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.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal
Drinking water · Water, but not potable
Trash / recycling · none
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	The only access to these islands is by boat. No services are available on the islands.
Roads	No Roads
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	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.
Wheelchair	Most of the island is uneven, unpaved surfaces not suitable for most mobility devices. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible
ADA	The only access to these islands is by boat. There are no ADA campsites.
Cell	Limited cell coverage may be available depending on your carrier.
Internet	None
Also	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.

Getting there

Boca Chita Key, Homestead, FL 33033

Contact

305.230.1144 · bisc_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Biscayne

Elliott Key20 sites · $35 · Check availability on arrival · No RVs

About Boca Chita

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.

Photos

Stone lighthouse with glass dome stands at the mouth of the harbor — The iconic lighthouse stands watch at the mouth of the Boca Chita harbor · NPS photo by Matt Johnson

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

77°F

Mostly Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

83°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu, Nov 12

Night

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

79°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

66°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

74°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

79°F

Partly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

Adams Key: 0 ac

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Insects are prevalent year round. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months.

Rules

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. Trash – There is no trash collection. Pack out all trash. Pets – On Elliott Key pets on a leash are permitted within developed areas only. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed in buildings or the swim area. Pets are not allowed on Boca Chita Key. Quiet Hours - 10 pm to 6 am. During quiet hours all noise must be kept to a minimum. Insects – May be prevalent year round. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months. Wildlife – Do not feed wildlife. Food and garbage should be stored in a boat or animal-proof cooler.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.