Elliot Key Campground

About

Elliott Key Campground sits on the largest island in Biscayne National Park, accessible exclusively by boat with GPS and nautical chart recommended for navigation. The campground features 20 tent sites on the Biscayne Bay side, along with 33 boat slips in the marina. Facilities include restrooms with sinks, cold water showers, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Drinking water is available outside the restroom building, though campers are advised to bring their own supply as a precaution if the generator fails. The island offers two hiking options: a one-mile loop trail starting near the campground and the infamous Spite Highway, running approximately six miles down the center of the island through maritime forest habitat. Fishing is permitted from the maintenance dock south of the harbor or from the shoreline outside the no-wake zone with a valid Florida saltwater fishing license. This is a primitive island camping experience with no trash collection, no hookups, and limited cell connectivity. Campers must pack out all waste. Mosquitoes and no-see-ums are prevalent year-round. Ground fires are not permitted but grills are provided. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and camping is limited to 14 consecutive days or 30 days per calendar year.

Directions

Elliott Key is only accessible by boat. Use of a nautical chart and GPS is recommended for safe navigation. At low tide, the depth of the entrance to the marina is approximately 2.5 feet.