Plan Your Visit

The park protects 72,000 acres of the northernmost range of the Florida Reef Tract

NPS image by Shaun Wolfe

95% of the park is covered by water, so being on - or in - the water is the best way to experience the park. Explore some of these ideas:

• Places to go
• Things to do
• Calendar of events, programs and more
• Basic information
• Directions
• Safety
• Accessibility
• Things to know before you arrive

 

Ocean side view of Elliott Key, the largest key in the park.

NPS image by Matt Johnson

Elliott Key is the largest island in the park. It was once a thriving community of pioneers engaged in pineapple farming, sponging, wrecking and other pursuits. Today the island offers camping, picnicking, swimming, wildlife watching and a hiking trail. Trips are best during the winter months when temperatures are mild and bugs are easier to deal with.