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Florida State Parks will follow local orders requiring facial coverings or masks to provide for staff and visitor safety. These requirements vary from area to area. Our main priority is the safety of our guests and staff. We will continue to review operations on a daily basis and make additional operational changes as may be deemed necessary for protection of public health. Please review individual park pages for specific information for each location.

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Limited Visitation at this Park

Effective November 10, 2020: Long Key State Park is open (see hours of operation and fee information below). Due to local orders, facial coverings or masks are required inside buildings for staff and visitor safety. The campground is closed for construction but primitive camping is available. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart. 

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Experiences

Birding
Birding

The park is a designated location on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and provides an exceptional opportunity for birding.

Wading and shorebirds can be found year-round, while migratory birds can be seen seasonally. Herons, egrets and ibis are common. Lucky visitors may find a white-crowned pigeon or roseate spoonbill.

Camping
Camping

Located in the Florida Keys, the park's primitive tent campsites sit along the Atlantic Ocean. Each tent site comes equipped with a picnic table, grill and hammock stand; there are no electric or water hookups. Restrooms with cold outdoor showers are available to campers. Well-behaved pets are welcome in the campground. Please call the park for details.

Fishing
Fishing

Some of the best sport fishing in the Florida Keys is popular year-round. All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. 

  • A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website, Fishing in Florida.
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking

Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effectively an inexpensive, interactive, high-tech treasure hunt that's a great way to learn geography. Participants use location coordinates to find caches. Some caches are easy to find; others are more difficult.

The biggest reward is the thrill of the search and the discovery of a place where you have never been. Geocaching should have minimal impact to the environment and conscientious land-use ethics should be followed.

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Hiking
Hiking

The park offers two land-based nature trails for visitors to explore.

  • The Golden Orb Trail, named after a native spider, is a leisurely 1.1-mile walk through various plant communities.
  • The Layton Trail is located on the bayside of the park with short interconnecting trails and overlooks of Florida Bay.
Paddling
Paddling

Shallow waters provide an excellent opportunity for paddling and exploration along Long Key State Park’s natural shoreline.

  • Kayaks are available for rent from the ranger station.
  • The cost is $17.50 for a single and $21.50 for a double for two hours. There are no boat ramps at the park.
  • Visitors requiring the need for a trailer-accessible boat ramp need to contact local marinas.
Picnicking
Picnicking

A waterside picnic area features covered pavilions with tables.

Snorkeling
Snorkeling

Snorkeling is available in designated areas. The water in the park is generally shallow and the bottom covered with seagrass.

Star Gazing
Star Gazing

The park has minimal light pollution and is an excellent place for viewing the night sky. 

Swimming
Swimming

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

Walking and Running
Walking and Running

The park offers two land-based nature trails for visitors to explore.

  • The Golden Orb Trail, named after a native spider, is a leisurely 1.1-mile walk through various plant communities.
  • The Layton Trail is located on the bayside of the park with short interconnecting trails and overlooks of Florida Bay.
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Shoreline visitors occasionally observe horseshoe crabs, mullet, snapper and sea stars. Sportfish include bonefish and redfish in our shallow grass flats. Kayakers have seen loggerhead and green sea turtles during a paddle.

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities

Long Key State Park is committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities to all of its visitors. Those amenities include:

  • Beach wheelchair
  • Accessible restroom facilities
  • Accessible showers in campground
  • Handicap ramp to boardwalk through the mangroves

Service animals are allowed in all public areas of the park.

Campgrounds
Campgrounds

Located in the Florida Keys, the park's primitive tent campsites sit along the Atlantic Ocean. Each tent site comes equipped with a picnic table, grill and hammock stand; there are no electric or water hookups. Restrooms with cold outdoor showers are available to campers. Well-behaved pets are welcome in the campground. Please call the park for details.

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Parking
Parking

Parking is available at various areas in the park.

Pets
Pets

Pets are not allowed on beaches, along the natural shoreline, in picnic shelters or in the restrooms. 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 our Pet Policy.
  • Service animals are welcome in all public areas of the park.
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion

A waterside picnic area features covered pavilions with tables.

Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

Restrooms facilities are available.

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