Bicycling

Bicycles are welcome on park roads, and the Overseas Heritage Multi-use Trail which passes through the park, providing easy access to and from Marathon. For your safety, remember persons under the age of 16 years are required by state law to wear a properly fitting bike helmet. To preserve the natural areas of the park, bicycles are limited to roadways and are not permitted on footpaths, boardwalks, restroom ramps, or the nature trail.

Camping, Full Facility

A 28-site campground, located within view of the Atlantic Ocean, is open year-round. The main restroom has composting toilets and solar-powered hot showers that meet ADA requirements. All sites have a gravel parking area for cars and RVs, and most have an adjoining sandy area for pitching a tent, with the exception of #3, 10-19, 21, 26, and 28. Tents may be placed on any site, but the sites with sand tent pads are preferred for tenting. Site 1 is ADA accessible. Access to the beach is between #13 and #15. Each campsite comes equipped with a picnic table, charcoal grill, water and 20/30/50-amp electrical service. A dump station is available.

The campground fills quickly in winter, so make your plans early. Visitors can enjoy kayaking from the beach, a 1.5-mile nature trail and bicycling along the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. Launching of powerboats, ganoes or other motorized vessels is not allowed. Kayak and canoe launches are allowed.

Pets are welcome, but must be confined, leashed (up to six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control at all times. Maximum RV length = 70 ft.

Reservations: Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. Book Online or call (800) 326-3521 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or TDD (888) 433-0287.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking are outstanding in Curry Hammock State Park. Human powered boats may be carried to the waterfront and launched from both the day-use area and campground. The shallow waters are usually calm with gentle currents. There are miles of shoreline on both the Atlantic and Bay of Florida sides of the park and a beautiful mangrove creek to explore. There are no facilities for powerboats in the park, and most of the waters within the park are a no combustion zone.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed within the park. The flats often hold permit and bonefish, and the channel alongside the park has produced sizable sharks, snapper, snook, and more. Florida fishing regulations apply within the park, and spearguns are prohibited at all times.

Hiking/Nature Trail

A 1.5-mile nature trail winds through the hardwood hammock. The tread is uneven and appropriate footware is recommended.

Pets

Pets are not allowed on beaches, in picnic shelters, or in the bathhouses. In the areas where pets are allowed they must be on a six-foot hand held leash and be well behaved at all times. For more information, see the Official Pet Policy.

Picnicking

The picnic area is located on the southeast end of the park and has 4 pavilions, each with a barbecue grill and 4 picnic tables. These pavilions may be reserved for $53.75 for a full day or $32.25 for a half-day including tax. Please contact the ranger station at (305) 289-2690 for availability and reservations. When not reserved these pavilions are available on a first-come basis. Other picnic tables are spread out along the waterfront. Pavilion 1 is ADA accessible.

Playground

A playground is available in the picnic area.

Restroom Facilities

A restroom with hot showers is located in the campground for registered campers only. For daytime visitors, a restroom with a cold outdoor shower is located in the day-use area. All facilities are fully accessible.

Showers, Day Visitors

Hot showers are available in the campground for registered campers only. For daytime visitors a cold outdoor shower is located near the picnic area. All facilities are fully accessible.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is available in designated areas. The water in the park is generally shallow and the bottom covered with seagrass. This natural community is different from the tropical reef most commonly associated with the Florida Keys, but as one of the most productive marine communities, it is teaming with fish and invertebrate life, and is essential for the well-being of the reef.

Swimming

Swimming is available in designated areas. In general, the water is shallow and the currents and waves gentle.

Wildlife Viewing

The park is an excellent place to observe wading and shore birds. Herons, egrets, ibis, plovers, and sanderlings are commonly seen. Raptors are also frequently seen, particularly during migration periods. The park lies on an important bird migration route. In the summer, the endangered White-crowned pigeon is frequently seen in the hammock feeding on poisonwood berries. Curry Hammock is part of the South Florida Birding Trail.

The grass flats are home to many interesting species like spotted rays and nurse sharks, and are teaming with baitfish...pelicans, herons, bald eagles, and osprey are often seen hunting there. Manatees and porpoise are sometimes seen from the park when they come in close to feed. The Key Vaca raccoon is present in the park. This threatened subspecies is easily acclimated to man, but please don't feed them. Human food is unhealthy for them, and encourages aggressive behavior.