Boca Chita Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Fees are required for overnight camping and docking and must be paid upon arrival or by sunset if camping. As of January 1, 2024 there is a $25 docking fee Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays and must be paid upon arrival. Campers that dock a boat Friday-Monday are required to pay both the camping and docking fee. The campground overnight camping fee is $35 and must be paid by sunset if… Reservations: No reservations may be made in advance for the main campgrounds. The campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overview Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Boca Chita Key is the park's most popular island. It features beautiful waterfront views, a grassy camping area, picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available, but there are no showers, sinks or drinking water. The harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. There is limited cellular connectivity at this location. Please download the free Recreation.gov mobile app and create an account prior to arrival. Recreation Boca Chita Key features daytime use and overnight camping. Grills and picnic tables are in designated… Getting there: Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. Use of a nautical chart and/or GPS is recommended for safe navigation. Phone: (305) 230-1144 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246814 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS photo by Matt Johnson, NPS image by Matt Johnson