Experiences & Amenities

You can access the Overseas Heritage Trail from Curry Hammock. This 90-mile, multiuse, paved path stretches from Key Largo to Key West.

Curry Hammock State Park is a hidden gem in the Middle Keys. Enjoy spacious campsites, beautiful sunrises, beach access and great recreational opportunities.

Site information

All 28 sites include a gravel pad, 20/30/50-amp electrical service, water, picnic table, charcoal grill and hammock posts.

• Site 1 is ADA accessible
• Sites 1, 2, 4-9, 20, 22-25 and 27 have tent pads. Although tent pads are preferred by most tent campers, all campsites can accommodate tent camping.
• There are no laundry facilities.

Grounds

Campground amenities include a dump station, ADA-compliant bathhouse with hot showers, and carefully maintained facilities and grounds.

Some campsites have an ocean view. Beach access is available between sites 13 and 15.

A fire pit is available for campers on the west end of the beach. No open flames are allowed on campsites.

Important information for campers

• Launching of powerboats or other motorized vessels is not allowed.
• Pets are not allowed on the beach, in the water or in the bathhouses. In the areas where pets are allowed, they must be on a 6-foot, hand-held leash and be well behaved. For more information, view our Pet Policy.
• Maximum RV length = 70 feet.
• Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.

Activities at the park

• Kayak, SUP and bike rentals are available at the ranger station.
• A kayak launch is available for great paddling opportunities. 
• Sign up at the ranger station for ranger-led tours and programs.
• The Overseas Heritage Trail is available for biking and running.

Fishing is allowed within the park. The flats often hold permit and bonefish, and the channel alongside the park has produced sizeable sharks, snapper, snook and more. Florida fishing regulations apply within the park.

• Spearfishing, possession of spearfishing equipment and collection of tropical fish (by any method) is prohibited within the park.
• 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 Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

A walk through our tropical hardwood hammock forest is like taking a step back in time. Hike on top of ancient fossilized coral that was once living under water. The coral rock now serves as high ground for hardwood trees so they can keep their roots high and dry out of the saltwater. This rare habitat is an oasis for local and migrating wildlife.

The trailhead is located one mile south on U.S. 1 from the park's main entrance.

• There are no bathroom facilities in this part of the park.
• Due to the coral rock, the trail is very uneven. Watch your footing and wear appropriate shoes.
• Stop by the ranger station for a map of the trail.

The paddling opportunities are outstanding at Curry Hammock State Park. Kayaks and paddleboards can be carried to the waterfront and launched from both the day-use area and campground. The shallow waters are usually calm with gentle currents. Paddle our mangrove tunnel loop, around the island of Deer Key or head out to a nearby sandbar.

• Equipment rentals are unavailable.
• Mangroves Matter Kayak Tour every Friday at 10 a.m. Contact the ranger station to sign up.

The picnic area is located on the southeast end of the park and has four pavilions, each with two barbecue grills and four picnic tables. The 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, first-served basis.
• Pavilion 1 is ADA accessible.
• Other picnic tables are spaced throughout our day-use area.

Snorkel Curry Hammock’s shallow seagrass flat, where marine life is abundant. Go slow and look carefully; you never know what you may find. The seagrass serves as an excellent nursery for many of the marine species of the Florida Keys. 

Curry Hammock is a great place to learn to snorkel and practice your skills before heading out to the coral reef.

• A diver-down flag is required anywhere while snorkeling.

While camping at Curry Hammock, don’t forget to go out and look at the night sky. Stargazing is very popular due to the lack of light pollution in the area.

• Current star charts are posted in park kiosks and are available from the ranger station.
• Call the ranger station at 305-289-2690 or check our social media for upcoming night sky events!

Swimming is available in designated areas. In general, the water is shallow and the currents and waves gentle. Deeper water is located on the east side of the day-use area near the kayak launch.

You can access the Overseas Heritage Trail from Curry Hammock. This 90-mile, multiuse, paved path stretches from Key Largo to Key West.

Curry Hammock provides amazing wildlife viewing opportunities from its shoreline. Visitors have seen manatee, dolphins, sharks, stingrays, tarpon, and more from our beach and kayak launch areas.

Situated along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, Curry Hammock is a birding and paddling paradise. For a more immersive wildlife viewing experience, get out and paddle, hike or bike your way through our park!

• Curry Hammock hosts the Florida Keys Hawkwatch!
  • August to November, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Annual bird migration count.
  • Birding experts onsite.
• Ranger-led tours and programs
  • Learn all the tips and tricks of spotting Florida Keys wildlife with a ranger as your guide.
  • Call the ranger station at 305-289-2690 or check our social media for a schedule of events or to sign up for a tour.