Boca Chita Campground
Boca Chita Key, Homestead, FL, 33033
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Boca Chita campground is located on an island. The only access is by boat. No services are available. Boca Chita Key features an iconic lighthouse and an open, waterside, grassy camping area with picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available, but there are no sinks, showers or drinking water. The harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet deep. Pets, with the exception of service animals as defined by the ADA, are not permitted on the island or boats in the harbor.
Reservation Info
No reservations may be made in advance for the main campgrounds. The campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
Ground fires are not permitted except at the group campsite on Elliott Key. Dead and downed wood may be collected only within the vicinity of the campgrounds.
Regulations Overview
Tents – Permitted in designated areas only. There is no backcountry camping in the park. Camping is limited to fourteen consecutive days or no more than thirty days within a calendar year. Trash – There is no trash collection. Pack out all trash. Pets – On Elliott Key pets on a leash are permitted within developed areas only. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed in buildings or the swim area. Pets are not allowed on Boca Chita Key. Quiet Hours - 10 pm to 6 am. During quiet hours all noise must be kept to a minimum. Insects – May be prevalent year round. Expect heavy populations of insects during the warmer months. Wildlife – Do not feed wildlife. Food and garbage should be stored in a boat or animal-proof cooler.
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