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Elliott Key is a 20-site island campground accessible by boat only, featuring waterside and partially forested camping. Each site includes a picnic table and grill. Restrooms with cold water showers and potable water spigots are available. A 1-mile loop hiking trail and the 6-mile Spite Highway walking trail offer exploration options on the island.
✅ BOOK IF: You have reliable boat access and want genuine waterfront island camping. You're prepared for minimal amenities—cold showers only, no hookups, uneven natural terrain. You can navigate a 2.5-foot shallow marina entrance. You want absolute solitude and can pack all supplies self-sufficiently. ❌ SKIP IF: You need hot showers or laundry facilities. You have an RV or trailer (no vehicles allowed). You require cellular service or need ADA-accessible facilities. You can't reliably access boats or prefer close proximity to mainland resupply.
Tent-only
Waterside views
Arrive by boat to Elliott Key Harbor (2.5 feet minimum depth at low tide). Select from 20 waterside or partially forested tent sites. Expect uneven, unpaved ground—bring sturdy stakes for variable soil. All gear and supplies must come by boat; no on-site resupply available. Cold water showers only.
Remote island campground with minimal amenities and zero vehicle traffic. Only boat noise and marine wildlife. Waterfront and partially forested sites with natural, uneven terrain. This is true back-country camping—rugged, solitary, and entirely dependent on your boat access.
Cold water showers available at restrooms (no heated water). No laundry facilities—plan multi-day trips accordingly; pack extra clothing.
Tent-only
1-mile loop hiking trail near campground, 6-mile Spite Highway walking trail, birding at Elliott Key, fishing in Biscayne National Park
Recreation.gov
No Pets Allowed
To Park Entrance
Accessible by boat from Elliott Key Harbor
No. No vehicles are allowed—boat access only. This is tent camping exclusively on an island.
By boat only. Marina entrance is approximately 2.5 feet deep at low tide, so check tide conditions before arrival.
No. Cold water showers only. Restrooms have sinks and potable water spigots, but no heated water.
Book via the Recreation.gov app or website. You can pay your camping fee upon arrival using the mobile Scan & Pay feature.
$35/night includes boat docking; $25/night for tent-only (no boat). Seniors receive 50% discount with America the Beautiful Senior Pass.
Yes. A 1-mile loop hiking trail starts near the campground, and the 6-mile Spite Highway walking trail runs across the island.
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