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| Elliott Key Campground |
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Elevation:
Sea Level
Length:
7 Miles
Length of Stay:
30 Days
Number of Sites:
Undesignated
Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From The North - Florida Turnpike, (Convoy Point can be reached from either the Florida Turnpike or from US-1.)From the Florida Turnpike: Take the Florida Turnpike south, to Exit 6 (Speedway Blvd.). Turn left from exit ramp and continue south to S.W. 328th Street (North Canal Drive). Turn left and continue to the end of the road. It is approximately five miles, and the entrance to the visitor center is on the left. Access to the campground is via boat. Charter boat information available at visitor center.
Location Information
All campsites have a picnic table and a grill and are designated by a "C" painted on the grill post. There is a group campsite located in the breezeway between the harbor and the ocean side of the island. In addition, Elliott Key has freshwater, cold water showers, and restrooms. There are trails and a buoyed swimming area. Fishing is allowed from the maintenance dock and from the shoreline outside of the harbor, no wake zone, and swimming area. A fire ring is located 1/4 mile east of the harbor on the ocean side of the island. This is the only place in the park where a ground fire is allowed. Pets are allowed in the developed areas of Elliott Key but must be kept on an attended leash no longer than six feet in length. Pets are not allowed in the buildings or in the swim area. Access to the islands is by boat only. For those who do not have their own boat transportation, the park's concessioner can provide transportation for campers. Call 305-230-1100 for details. Special Notes: Be prepared for mosquitoes and "no-see-ums." Generally there are a lot of them around in the summer and fewer in the winter but their presence can fluctuate greatly at any time of the year depending on the weather. There are no fuel or supply sales on the islands. Bring whatever you will need with you. There is no trash pickup on the islands. All trash needs to be taken back to the mainland with you for disposal.
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