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Kayak Launch at Sunrise

Long Key State Park

Once only for the rich and famous, savor natural luxury found nowhere else.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective July 27, 2024: The entrance and main road at Long Key State Park are undergoing maintenance. Please follow all instruction from park staff and avoid closed areas.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Jan. 8, 2024: Kayak rentals at Long Key State Park are temporarily suspended. 

Know Before You Go

Effective Feb. 28, 2024: Long Key State Park is open for day use. The park's hike-in, tent-only primitive campsites are reservable online at reserve.floridastateparks.org.

Hours

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

One person, $4.50; two or more people, $6.00 plus 50 cents per additional person.

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Location

67400 Overseas Highway
Long Key FL 33001

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Contact Info

305-664-4815

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Welcome to Long Key State Park

Historically a favorite tourist spot for the rich and well-to-do, Long Key now serves as a tranquil haven for bird-watching, swimming, kayaking or relaxing on the shoreline as you gaze across the Atlantic Ocean.


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In the early 20th century, Henry Flagler’s Long Key Fishing Camp was a popular luxury destination along his railroad to Key West. Celebrities and many of the world's best-known saltwater anglers of the time fished here, including author Zane Grey and U.S. presidents. The entire facility was destroyed by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 and never reopened.

Today as a beautiful Florida State Park, recreational opportunities such as kayaking, hiking, birding, picnicking, flats fishing and snorkeling are just the start of what your adventures can include! Come on out and visit Long Key State Park for the day. We have two great hiking trails to explore that provide a close-up look at the variety of natural plant and animal communities in the Keys. Bring your own kayak or rent one from our ranger station for a paddle along a natural shoreline to see a variety of wildlife hiding in the mangroves or in the clear shallow waters.

The park currently offers hike-in, tent-only campsites for guests to enjoy.

Plan Your Visit

Least tern (bird in the front) seen on the beach with another bird. Photo by David Kandz.
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Manager's Message

Renew yourself with a visit to the fabulous Florida Keys. Fishing, snorkeling and diving are just a start to what your adventure can include. Come on out and visit Long Key State Park for the day.
The keys tidal barren is an almost desert like habitat. Here in this photo there is a trail through shrubby landscape
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Golden Orb Nature Trail

Take a stroll along one of the longest nature trails in the Florida Keys and immerse yourself in a world of rare habitats.
Annual Pass displayed over water and sky.
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Florida State Parks Annual Pass

Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can be purchased during regular business hours 365 days a year.

Experiences

Birding
Birding
Camping
Camping
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Star Gazing
Star Gazing
Swimming
Swimming
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Water Fountain
Water Fountain

Long Key State Park Photo Gallery

Heron wading in the water
Girls playing on beach
Crab on sand
Miami Blue Butterfly perched on green plant
A view of the sunrise over the water.
A view of a tree growing out of the surrounding water.
A pair of bald eagles sit along the power lines
a view of the mangroves along the shore.
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Mangroves at Long Key

Stretching from the outermost Florida Keys to the Everglades spans a vast network of Mangroves, which support an array of wildlife. Walk along the boardwalk to discover this unique habitat for yourself.
A black and white photo of the old railroad depot.
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Flagler Railroad at Long Key

Before it became a preserved location for visitors to admire Florida’s natural resources, Long Key State Park served a different purpose: It was a luxury attraction for the rich and powerful along the now-defunct railway route created by Henry Flagler.

People Make the Parks

Julie Ann Combs

Staff Spotlight

Introducing Long Key State Park's New Park Services Specialist, Julie Ann Combs!
a smiling volunteer holds a horseshoe crab exoskeleton while standing on the beach

Volunteer Spotlight

After a long career in engineering and construction management, Deb Wilson has retired to enjoy the beauty of nature and traveling to places unknown.
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Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks

Established in 1987, the friends group supports six state parks in the Florida Keys.

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