Long Key State Park
A waterfront state park with ocean-view campsites, the Golden Orb Trail, and mangrove kayaking routes that are all popular.
Long Key State Park lies around Mile Marker 67, south of Islamorada, with a long Atlantic-side shoreline and campsites known for their ocean views. The Golden Orb Trail crosses beaches and mangroves, with birdwatching along the way. The park has a mangrove kayaking route, and in the shallows you can wade and look for small fish and starfish. Winter and spring, the migratory bird season, is the best time for birdwatching. Entry is charged per vehicle, and campsites must be booked in advance through the state park system, which can be hard to get during peak season. It is about a 25-minute drive from Islamorada.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Anne's Beach
- Robbie's of Islamorada
- Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
- Indian Key Historic State Park
- Alligator Reef Lighthouse
- Florida Keys Memorial (Hurricane Monument)
- History of Diving Museum
- Theater of the Sea