Manager's Message
Hurricane Ike paid us a visit, although we did not experience a direct impact, we did have above normal tides and winds which resulted in some flooding, beach erosion and damage to some of our boardwalks. Other then the damaged boardwalks, all areas are open and ready for your next enjoyable visit. Don't forget to schedule your snorkel tour of Looe Key Reef. For more information, please click on Park Activities on the right side of this page.
Our Sandspur Campground, which is located on the ocean side of the island, will be closed from September 22nd – October 22nd for restoration and repairs. Also, beginning on September 8th the cabins will be closed for a couple of weeks for annual maintenance. We will be installing solar panels for heating water for the cabins as part of our goal to make our cabins ‘green.’
I would like to thank the staff and summer volunteers for their hard work throughout the hot and busy summer.
- Manny Perez, Park Manager
Welcome to Bahia Honda State Park
Henry Flagler's railroad to Key West turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination. Today, the island is home to one of Florida's southernmost state parks, known for beautiful beaches, magnificent sunsets, and excellent snorkeling. Visitors can picnic on the beach and take a swim, or simply relax and enjoy the balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round. Anglers can fish from shore or bring a boat and launch at the boat ramp. The park's concession rents kayaks and snorkeling gear and offers boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions. Bahia Honda is an excellent place to see wading birds and shorebirds. The nature center can introduce nature lovers to the island's unique plants and animals. Full-facility campsites and vacation cabins are available. Located 12 miles south of Marathon.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Bahia Honda State Park, please call 305-872-2353.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Bahia Honda is located 12 mile south of Marathon on US1.
Park Fees
Admission
$1.50 - Pedestrian/bicyclist fee
$3.50 - Single-occupant vehicle
$6.00 - Double-occupant vehicle
$0.50 - Each additional occupant up to 8 people
$1.50 - Each additional occupant over 8 people
$10.00-Boat Ramp
Campsites
$31.49 (includes taxes)
Cabins
$136.30 (includes taxes)
Pavilions
Full-Day $53.75 (includes taxes)
Half-Day $32.25 (includes taxes)
Does not cover regular day use fees, parking
spaces are not guaranteed if day use parking
is full.
Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas Hwy.
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Phone: 305-872-2353
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Visitor Service Provider
Coral Reef Park Company
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
(305) 872-3210
Bahia Honda Division of Coral Reef Park Company
