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Boca Chita Campground

Biscayne National Park · Key Largo, FL

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

The campground is on a body of water. It is said that there are no services. The Boca Chita Key has an amazing lighthouse, an open grassycamping area, and picnic tables and grills. There are public toilets, but they don't have sinks, showers or tap water. The entrance to the harbor is deep at high tide. There are exceptions to the ADA that allow pets on boats.

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Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.1 of 4 bars · 30 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.0/4

    12 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    1.8/4

    11 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    1.0/4

    7 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed on Boca Chita Key.

Park Regulations

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.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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