Boca Chita Campground

✅ BOOK IF: You're an experienced boater or paddler seeking remote, peaceful island camping. You're comfortable with minimal services, pack-out discipline, and DIY water management. You want solitude and natural scenery over modern conveniences. ❌ SKIP IF: You need RV hookups, hot showers, potable water on-site, or quick resupply. You're uncomfortable with boat-dependent access or have young children needing supervised facilities. You expect trash collection, laundry, or camp store services. You're sensitive to insects (especially May–Sept).

Tent only

Waterside bay views. Iconic 1920s lighthouse. Open horizon views. Sunset views over water.

Fowey Rocks Lighthouse (nearby), Elliott Key Campground (nearby island), shipwreck sites (Alicia, Lugano, Mandalay, Erl King, Arratoon Apcar), 19th century wooden sailing vessel—explore by snorkel or diving

BOAT-IN ONLY: Arrive by private boat or arrange ferry service (check with park for options). Pull boat to island via shallow-water landing or dock if available. Carry all gear to site by hand—no vehicle support. Select from open grassy area; most sites are level. Stake tent firmly for wind resistance. No hookups or utilities—set up as dry camping (water, waste management self-contained).

This is REMOTE ISLAND ADVENTURE camping, not a convenience-focused destination. Open, waterside grassy area—very exposed, minimal privacy between neighbors. Peaceful by day; wind and water sounds dominate. No road noise. Very quiet nights (respect 10 p.m.–6 a.m. quiet hours). Expect other boat campers, especially weekends. The iconic lighthouse and natural setting create a unique ambiance—this is camping for experienced outdoors people seeking solitude.

Showers: Cold seasonal showers only (free when available, likely summer months). No hot water. Laundry: No laundry facilities on island. Plan multi-day trips as a continuous stay or pre-wash before arrival.