Manager's Message
It’s heating up outside and the long summer days give us more time to have fun in the park!
A variety of plants can be seen on our nature trail, however bring your insect repellent since this time of year brings them out. Enjoy the day paddling a canoe around our mangrove lagoon, or take a kayak out along the shoreline to look for sea turtles or sting rays. We are checking the shoreline often for signs of sea turtle activity now that nesting season is underway, and our park is always busy with herons, egrets, willets and terns hunting along the shore. On Thursday mornings, check at the Ranger Station to see what type of ranger-guided program we may be offering.
Whether you are camping, or just spending the day, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy “…the Real Florida” at Long Key State Park.
Hope to see you soon.
- Catherine Close, Park Manager
Welcome to Long Key State Park
The Spanish named this island "Cayo Vivora" or Rattlesnake Key because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that was destroyed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Today, visitors can explore this island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Golden Orb Trail leads visitors through five natural communities to an observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the island and its profusion of plant and animal life. Some of the best bonefishing in the Keys is found here. Full-facility campsites overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Located at Mile Marker 67.5, 67400 Overseas Highway.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Long Key State Park, please call 305-664-4815.
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Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Long Key State Park is located at Mile Marker 67.5, 67400 Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys.
Park Fees
Admission Fees:
$5.00* per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$2.00* Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
$4.00* Single-occupant vehicle or Motorcycle.
* Plus $.50 per person Monroe County Surcharge.
Camping Fees:
$36.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Long Key State Park
P.O. Box 776
Long Key, Florida 33001
Phone: 305-664-4815
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks, Inc.
P.O. Box 236
Islamorada, FL 33036
