BAHIA HONDA STATE PARKBahia Honda State Park if one of the nicest Florida State Parks camping places in the Keys. This writeup is from the home page created by the Florida State Park Service. I can't improve on it, so here it is. Henry Flagler's railroad to Key West turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination. Today, the island is home to one of Florida's southernmost state parks, known for one of the best beaches in Florida, magnificent sunsets and excellent snorkeling. Visitors can picnic on the beach and take a swim, or simply relax and enjoy the balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round. Anglers can fish from shore or bring a boat and launch at the boat ramp. The park's concession rents kayaks and snorkeling gear and offers boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions.
Full-facility campsites and vacation cabins are available. For general information about Bahia Honda State Park, please call 305-872-2353. Campsite reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica.com. HOURS OF OPERATION Park is open 8:00 AM to sunset 365 days a year. PARK FEES Admission Fees: $8.00* 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. Boat Ramp Fee: $10.00 per boat. Camping Fees: $36.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity. Cabin Rental: $120.00 per night, plus tax, May 1 – October 31. $160.00 per night, plus tax, November 1 – April 30. Pavilion Rental Fees: $50.00 Full Day. $30.00 Half Day. Rental fee does not include park admission fee. Parking space is not guaranteed. NEARBY TOWNS AND PLACES Big Pine Key Florida,Islamorada Florida,Key West Florida,Marathon Florida, Miami Florida For more information about these places, see Florida Towns. For more information see Gerald Grow's book Florida Parks and it's section on Bahia Honda State Park. HOW TO FIND BAHIA HONDA Bahia Honda is located 12 miles south of Marathon on U.S. Highway 1. Take US-1 south out of Miami and drive drive drive. Return From Bahia Honda State Park |
